In February, we asked staff to nominate co-workers who represent our Guiding Belief of Excellence: "We believe in striving for excellence in all we do, and encouraging both academic and personal growth through hard work and commitment."
Our first set of honorees are as follows: Michelle Wolfe (Mid Michigan Health Clinic), Dana Taylor (HS), Marsha Henry (HS), Jodi VanPelt (HS), Brittany Ware (Chartwells - HS), Dixie Gabalis (SPARKS), Kelly Taylor (Business Office), Sarah Morris (MS), Jenna Zelkowski (CGRESD), and Cindy Scare (GSRP PreK).
This week and always, we celebrate our social workers: Todd Bothwell, Kasie Cooper, Amanda Dolan, Bianca Hernandez, Melody Lake, and Jacqui Wilson.
School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to our schools. They are trained mental health professionals who assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators, as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy.
Last but certainly not least, our final three recipients of recognition for exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Neighborliness: Brandon Barreto (Enviro-Clean), Cid Jones (Auxilio Transportation), and Barbie Lugo (Enviro-Clean). Congratulations!
Our final three recipients for exemplifying the Guiding Belief of Neighborliness: Brandon Barreto (Enviro-Clean), Cid Jones (Auxilio Transportation), and Barbie Lugo (Enviro-Clean).
Last evening, it was our privilege to host the Annual Winter Dinner Meeting for area school boards. Colleagues from Beaverton, Bullock Creek, Clare, Farwell, Gladwin, and Meridian joined HCS Board members to listen to MASB's Brad Banasik, Legal Counsel & Director of Labor Relations, discuss the Open Meetings Act.
Our second to last batch of awardees for exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Neighborliness: Jim Neff (BOE), Stephanie Councell (Enviro-Clean), Jamie Lipovsky (HS), Gage Agin (Maintenance/Operations), Jennifer Thrush (MS), and Kelly Cook (Hive). Congratulations!
Harrison Community Schools is looking for a Varsity Volleyball Coach. Please see job post for qualifications and application information.
Our fourth batch of honorees:Jenna Zelkowski (CGRESD), Joe Ashcroft (HS), Logan Curns (Chartwells), Dixie Gabalis (SPARKS), Kaley Seney (MS), Nick Halm (MS), and Sheryl Lowrey (MS).
Our third batch of honorees for exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Neighborliness: Hannah McGahey (Larson), Todd Palmer (MS), Chelsea Overholt (MS), Megan Woodbury (Larson), Lisa Cooper (CGRESD), and Karie Cohee (Larson).
Our second batch of recipients who received recognition for exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Neighborliness: Heather Jensen (Larson), Allison Fuller (Larson), Ben Good (HS Hive), Dawn Evans (HS), Kelli Whitaker (Transportation), and Matt Wyatt (HS).
Originally set in place to celebrate George Washington, Presidents Day now is broadened to all individuals who have served in the role.
We are celebrating our first batch of recipients being recognized for our Guiding Belief of Neighborliness (We believe in being welcoming and inviting to each person who walks through our doors. We also believe in being a good neighbor beyond our schools' walls, actively engaged with our local community, and instilling a sense of civic pride and responsibility):
Eli Hayes (MS/HS), Sue Szott (Larson), Cindy Scare (PreK), Amy Romanowski (Larson), Kyle Ash (MS), and Samuree Driver (PreK).
Due to the blowing snow, we have some roads that are impassable and not safe for our kids or busses. Harrison Community Schools will be closed today, Monday, February 17th.
Kudos to our cheer team, Coach Haskin, Assistant Coach Battle, and Volunteer Coach Taylor. As Coach Haskin stated, "Today our season came to a close. Today I watched this team score the highest they’ve ever scored. I watched them work completely as a team. I read comments from judges “holy moly Harrison” “yes that’s Harrison”. I watched these girls leave their heart and soul on the mat. We did not end today the way we wanted. But we ended today with the sense of accomplishment. We have continued to improve and work together." Let’s go blue 💙💛
Harrison Community Schools is looking for a Varsity Volleyball Coach. Please see job post for qualifications and application information.
We would like to invite members of the community, students, NHS members, and members of administration to Harrison Community School's Wellness and School Based Health Clinic meeting.
Held February 19, 2025
at Harrison Middle School. Room 401 at 3:30 p.m.
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Given the snowfall that has already occurred, and looking at what is projected, Harrison Community Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 13.
Good morning,
We have just completed one of our required lockdown drills on all campuses. We appreciate the participation of law enforcement from across the region in this important work, especially in scheduling and coordinating their schedules. Kudos to Deputy Chinavare for his organization of the same.
Please take time this evening to touch base with your child around the drill. Especially with younger children, the drills may cause stress or anxiety. If there are questions we can help you with, please reach out to your building principal or myself.
Judy Walton, Superintendent
juwalton@harrisonschools.com
989.539.7871
Restorative practices have been part of alternative discipline in schools for at least the last 8-9 years, when Governor Snyder signed PA 361 in 2016. While many of our staff have been trained over time in various places, we committed in our Strategic Plan to a day of training for all staff this school year.
Last Friday, we were able to bring together playground aides, interventists, teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals, social workers, bus drivers, office staff, behavior specialists, and administrators across four sites. Trainers included Sandy Hargraves, Nick Winters, Stacey VanAntwerp, and Judy Walton, all who have been trained as trainers. Co-trainers included Andrea Andera, Sarah Morris, Jennifer Thrush, Amanda Dolan, and Melody Lake.
Topics included community building, fair practices, affective statements, and use of restorative circles.
