Chippewa Hills Middle School

Please join us for our Spring Orchestra concert tomorrow evening at 7 PM in the High School Auditorium. This special performance will also include our Senior awards as we say farewell to our 2025 graduates!

🏀 Girls Youth Basketball Skills Camp 🏀 Calling all future hoop stars! Join us for a fun-filled week of basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and skill-building at our Girls Youth Basketball Camp! When: May 27–30, Middle School Gym 🕘 Camp Times: • Grades 1–3: 9:00–10:00 AM • Grades 4–6: 10:15–11:30 AM Cost: $40 per player, includes a camp t-shirt! Register Today! Option 1: Print and return the registration form with payment to your child’s school office. Option 2: Scan the QR code to register online — and still return the form to ensure we get your shirt size! Let’s build skills, make memories, and have a blast on the court! 💪🏽🏀

🍎 Reminder! Don’t miss out on Sun Bucks — Michigan’s Summer EBT program that gives eligible families $120 per school-aged child to help with grocery costs this summer. ✅ Apply through MI Bridges: www.michigan.gov/mibridges 📄 More info & FAQs: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food/summer-ebt Make sure to apply as soon as possible!

This cheesy grin says it all! 😄 The countdown is ON — the last day of school for Chippewa Hills is Friday, May 23!

This week's Warrior Watch celebrates the heroes in our classrooms—thank you, teachers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG_38xEhljQ

Don’t forget—our 7th Grade Wax Museum is tomorrow! Come see history come alive as our students portray legendary figures from the past with costumes, creativity, and storytelling. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! The Wax Museum will be tomorrow, May 8, from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Middle School cafeteria. We can’t wait to welcome families and community members for this one-of-a-kind experience!

🎻 Spring Orchestra Concert! 🎻 Please join us for our Spring Orchestra Concert on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 PM in the High School Auditorium! Enjoy an evening of beautiful music performed by both our middle school and high school orchestras as they take the stage for their final concert of the school year. Let’s celebrate the talent, growth, and hard work of our student musicians with a night to remember. We’d love to see you there!

🌟 Help Shape the Future of Student Wellness at Chippewa Hills! 🌟 The Chippewa Hills Wellness Center is hosting a Community Advisory Council Meeting, and your voice matters! Whether you're a parent, educator, school staff member, or community partner, we want you at the table. Please join us for a 30-minute meeting tomorrow, May 7, at 3:15 PM in the High School Media Center. We’ll be sharing updates from this school year and discussing how we can better support the health and wellness of our students and community in the 2025-26 school year. Your attendance also helps us meet state requirements that ensure our school-based health center continues to thrive. If you can’t be there in person, please join us virtually via Microsoft Teams using Meeting ID: 212 284 777 150 8, Passcode: jE36GG3L Come share your ideas, hear what’s happening, and be part of something that makes a difference. Let’s build a healthier future for our Warriors—together!

📣 We want to hear from you! 📣 Your voice matters, and your feedback helps us make our schools better for every student. Parents, please take a few minutes to complete our Parent/Family Perception Survey and share your thoughts on what we’re doing well and where we can grow. Please complete the survey for each building where you have children attending. The survey is open now and will remain live for 2 weeks: https://forms.gle/hXLHnZcbBHpTVytX9 Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and school community!

📣 You’re Invited: 7th Grade Wax Museum! 🕰️ Join us as history comes to life at our 7th Grade Wax Museum! Our students have stepped into the shoes of famous historical figures—complete with costumes, speeches, and character. Walk through the exhibit and hear powerful stories from the past, told by our student historians! Our Wax Museum will be on Thursday, May 8 from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Middle School cafeteria. Bring your cameras to capture the creativity! We can't wait to share this fun and educational event with our families and community!

Here is the link to the Middle School's Weekly Update: https://secure.smore.com/n/1edhk

May the 4th be with you! Please enjoy this special Star Wars Day episode of the Warrior Watch from our Middle School Digital Media class! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8fFWma21no

REMINDER: Monday, May 5, is an early release day! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

🎉 Don’t Miss the Spanish Fiesta – RSVP Today! 🎉 All Chippewa Hills and St. Michael’s elementary students are invited to a Spanish Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo! Join the fun on Monday, May 5 from 4:30-6 PM at the Middle School! Festivities include crafts, games, food, dancing & more! Only 100 spots available, so RSVP today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbafS61UMS3CDBTARh_QsbiJEwp-nvisubkGPqh875A4AuAQ/viewform?usp=dialog

💰 Money Matters Made Fun! 💸 A big thank you to our friends at Mercantile Bank for visiting our 5th graders this week as part of their “Teach Children to Save” program! Students had a blast playing Banking Bingo, exploring smart vs. risky financial choices, and learning how to weigh risk vs. reward when it comes to saving and spending. It’s never too early to build strong money habits—and thanks to Mercantile Bank, our Warriors are off to a great start! 🙌

🍎 Need help with summer groceries? Eligible families can get $120 per school-aged child through Sun Bucks – Michigan's Summer EBT Program! We've included a letter and flyer with all the details — including how to apply through MI Bridges and where to find more information. This program is in addition to our district’s Meet Up and Eat Up free summer meals, so families can use both! Check out the info below and apply today so your family doesn’t miss out! Apply here: www.michigan.gov/mibridges

🚜 Drive Your Tractor to School Day is coming up! 🚜 Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 6 — our FFA students will be rolling in style as they drive their tractors to school! Students will gather at the Wrestling Barn early in the morning and, with the help of the fire department, will safely cross M-66 before the usual busy morning traffic picks up. If you're driving near M-66 and Arthur Road that morning, please be extra cautious and give our tractor drivers a big wave! 👋🚜💨 We’re excited to celebrate our agricultural roots and the hard work of our FFA students. Thanks for supporting them (and their tractors) on this special day! 🌾

REMINDER: Yearbook deadline is MONDAY! Last chance to order a yearbook for the 2024-25 school year! High school yearbooks are $45 each and middle school yearbooks are $25 each. Orders can be placed online at www.yearbookforever.com and search for Chippewa Hills. Or you can submit an order form to the school office along with payment. - Middle School order forms are available here: https://www.chsd.us/o/chms/page/yearbook-orders. - High School order forms are available here: https://www.chsd.us/o/chhs/page/yearbook-orders Don’t miss out on the memories! Turn in your orders ASAP!

🎉 All Chippewa Hills & St. Michael’s Elementary Students Are Invited to a Spanish Fiesta! 🎉 Mrs. Edwards' 8th grade reading enrichment students are bringing learning to life through a vibrant Spanish Fiesta — a special service-learning project designed to build bridges between our elementary and middle school Spanish programs! 📅 Monday, May 5 🕟 4:30–6:00 PM 📍 Middle School Gym and Cafeteria This hands-on event will feature fun and culturally rich rotations led entirely by our 8th grade students. Activities will include: a craft station, games and interactive activities, guest speakers sharing their real-life experiences in Spanish-speaking countries, a cultural dish demonstration, and a dance lesson highlighting traditional Spanish/Latin American moves. This immersive event is open to all K-4 Chippewa Hills and St. Michael’s students. Space is limited to 100 participants to ensure a more tailored and meaningful experience for each child. We also kindly ask that each student is accompanied by no more than two adults. Reserve your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbafS61UMS3CDBTARh_QsbiJEwp-nvisubkGPqh875A4AuAQ/viewform?usp=dialog Get ready to dance, learn, and celebrate culture with us! We can’t wait to fiesta with you!