Mecosta Elementary

🎉 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!

🚨 Join Us for the 1st Annual Little Warriors Softball Clinic! 🚨 🏆 Come improve your game with the Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball team and coaches! 🏆 Whether you're looking to sharpen your throwing, catching, hitting, or pitching skills, this clinic has something for everyone. Our experienced coaches and players are here to help you grow in a fun, supportive environment! Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9AM-12PM: 3rd-5th Grade 1PM-4PM: 6th-8th Grade 📍 Location: Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball Field 💲 Cost: $20 per athlete (includes a camp shirt) ✔️ Payment: Cash/Check payable to Chippewa Hills Softball Program 📝 Payments can be handed into your school office. This clinic is open to youth who attend Chippewa Hills School District or play Chippewa Hills Little League. ⚡ Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the pros and have fun while doing it! ⚡ 🔗 Registration deadline is May 1. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5V7JRGwnNPTrhii0i-3JN_xyGKy7bd5eW2Fsh0lp8q1KRpA/viewform?usp=sharing For any questions, please contact Coach Liz at lantvelink@chsd.us or message the Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball page! Let’s play ball! ⚾💪

Time to Schedule Sports Physicals! Heads up, Warrior families! Sports physicals for the 2025-26 school year are available to schedule NOW at the Chippewa Hills Wellness Center! If your student plans to participate in any middle school or high school sports programs next year, they will need a current sports physical on file before they can begin practicing with their team. Call 989-967-2290 to schedule your appointment today! These appointments fill up FAST – so don’t wait until summer’s almost over. Get it done before summer break and check it off your list early! To save time before your appointment, you can complete the Wellness Center’s consent form online here: https://www.chsd.us/page/wellness-center. Let’s make sure our athletes are ready to hit the ground running this fall!

Our Spring Raffle drawing is TOMORROW! All ticket stubs and raffle money must be turned in to Miss Sam by tomorrow morning in order to be included in the drawing. Thank you to everyone for supporting our Spring Raffle and helping us to keep the “fun” activities going at Mecosta Elementary!

📢 Spring Raffle Reminder! Families, don’t forget to turn in your ticket stubs and raffle money to the office! Our Spring Raffle drawing is this Friday, April 11 at 2 PM! Our Spring Raffle helps fund exciting field trips, assemblies, special school projects, and all the extra “fun” that makes learning come to life for our Warriors. Thank you for all of your support!

Looking for Youth Sports Info? Start Here! With the start of the spring sports season, we’re getting a lot of questions about youth sports teams—and we’re excited to see so many families getting involved! If you’re looking for details about your child’s team, registration status, or schedule, the best way to get accurate information is by contacting the appropriate youth sports organization directly. Please don’t call the school—our staff is unable to answer specific questions about youth sports programs. These teams are run by local organizations, not the school district. Not sure who to contact? We’ve got you covered! Visit our website for a list of youth sports leagues in the Chippewa Hills area and their contact information: 👉 Youth Sports and Activities: https://www.chsd.us/o/ch-athletics/page/youth-sports-activities Thanks for supporting youth athletics—and have a great season!

REMINDER: Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, are early release days! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

Mecosta Warriors, don’t forget to turn in your ticket stubs and raffle money to the office before you leave for Spring Break! Remember, when you sell your original 10 raffle tickets and turn in the stubs & money, you will win a prize! If you need more tickets, Miss Sam can help! Thank you for helping make our Spring Raffle a success!

🌸 SPRING BREAK STARTS… NOW! 🌸 Warriors, it’s time to log out, pack up, and enjoy a well-earned break! Sleep in, have fun, stay safe, and make some memories! We’ll see you back in action on Monday, April 7!

REMINDER: Friday, March 28 is an Early Release Day before we start Spring Break! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12:00 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

Psssst… Not sure if you’ve heard, but… 🌸 SPRING BREAK IS NEXT WEEK! 🌸 School is out March 31-April 4, and this Friday, March 28 is an early release day! Hope you have some fun and relaxing plans, Warriors! 😎

🎉 Spring Raffle Seller Prize Alert! 🎟️ Warriors, we’ve got some extra fun for you! Sell your original 10 raffle tickets, return the ticket stubs and money, and win a prize! Not only are you helping to fuel field trips, fun, and Warrior adventures, but you’ll also get rewarded for your hard work! Keep selling, keep supporting, and don’t forget—if you need more tickets, see Miss Sam!

Now Enrolling for Fall – Little Warriors Preschool & Latchkey! Looking for a safe, supportive, and engaging program for your child? Little Warriors offers quality preschool and before/after school care for families in the Chippewa Hills School District. We have two convenient locations at Mecosta Elementary and Weidman Elementary. DHS payments are accepted. Learn more and enroll today—spots fill fast! - Mecosta Elementary: 231-972-7477 https://www.chsd.us/o/me/page/little-warriors - Weidman Elementary: 989-644-1024 https://www.chsd.us/o/we/page/little-warriors Give your child a strong start in a caring and fun environment! 💙❤️

🌞🍎 Big News for Michigan Families! 🍎🌞 This summer, make grocery shopping a little easier with SUN Bucks! ☀️ Families can receive $120 per eligible school-aged child to help with food costs while school’s out. That means more healthy meals, more summer snacks, and less stress on your budget! 🔗 Get the details and see if you qualify: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food/summer-ebt Because no child should go hungry—summer or any season!

Spring Raffle Reminder! Just a quick reminder to turn in your ticket stubs and raffle money to the office! If you need more tickets, see Miss Sam in the office!

Are you missing alerts from the CHSD app? Here’s how to fix it! We’ve heard from some of you who aren’t receiving notifications from the CHSD app. The good news? It’s usually a simple fix! Most of the time, the issue comes down to phone settings or outdated software – not the app itself. To ensure you’re staying informed with school updates, follow these quick steps: ✅ Check Your Phone’s Software – An outdated system can block notifications ✅ Enable Notifications for the CHSD App – Make sure the CHSD app has alerts turned on! ✅ Check Your In-App Notification Preferences – Double-check that you’re subscribed to the right schools and groups ✅ Make Sure You’re Receiving Rooms Notifications: If your teacher, coach, or advisor is using Rooms, you’ll get app notifications whenever they post – but only if notifications are enabled! ✅ Restart Your Phone – A simple restart can refresh your app connections and fix notification issues ✅ Reinstall the CHSD App – Try uninstalling and reinstalling the CHSD app to refresh your settings. You can read the full troubleshooting guide here: https://www.chsd.us/article/2096668 Thanks for using the CHSD app to stay connected with everything happening at Chippewa Hills!

Dinner Plans? We've Got You Covered! Skip the cooking and head to Buffalo Wild Wings in Big Rapids tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th, for a meal that gives back! The Mecosta County Youth Advisory Council (MCYAC) is teaming up with B-Dubs to support The Barryton Area Mobile Food Pantry. Show your server a picture of this flyer, and 20% of your bill will be donated to help fight food insecurity in our community. Eat wings. Do good. It’s that simple! 🍽️💙❤️ Thank you for your support, Warriors!

🎉 Kindergarten Round-Up is Almost Here! 🎉 Time is running out! Kindergarten Round-Up is THIS FRIDAY, March 21 at all three of our elementary schools! Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time—but don’t wait! Secure your spot now and get your future Warrior ready for an exciting school year! What to bring to your appointment: Child’s birth certificate, child’s immunization record, parent/guardian’s proof of residency, and your future Warrior! Call NOW to schedule your appointment! - Barryton Elementary: 989-382-5311 - Mecosta Elementary: 231-972-7477 - Weidman Elementary: 989-644-3430 We can’t wait to meet our newest Warriors! ❤️💙

🎉 Celebrating Teachers Across Michigan! 🍎 The Michigan Department of Education is excited to highlight the incredible work of teachers across our state in their Teacher Appreciation Video Project! Teachers make a difference every day by inspiring, supporting, and guiding our students. Students are encouraged to submit videos sharing their appreciation and recognition for the amazing educators making a difference in their life! Please consider participating and showing our teachers the love and gratitude they deserve!

🚨 Attention Kindergarten & D-K Families! 🚨 There will be NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten this Friday, March 21, due to Kindergarten Round-Up! All other grade levels will have school as usual. We can’t wait to welcome our future kindergartners! 💙❤️