Good morning,
I know this week has been frustrating with the weather. You are anxious to get your kids back to learning, and our staff feels the same way. We really miss them!
This morning, we did hope the delay would help road conditions improve, especially as the temperature increased. Unfortunately, as both the bus director and I drove different parts of the district again between 6:30 am and 7:35 am, secondary and back roads in the Arnold Lake area, Long Lake area, Leota, and Dodge City were still not good at all. In addition, even some roads closer to town, specifically Temple, Harrison, and Townline had some issues, too.
As I outlined in my November 21 Scoop with the Supe video, we're not going to place our kids at risk if the roads are not safe for buses to travel on. While some of your neighborhoods or areas may be safe, too many others are not. Bad January weather is not unprecedented -- back in 2019, I think, most schools in Michigan were out for a whole week due to ice and the polar vortex.
I am cautiously optimistic that we will be in school tomorrow, as I look at the forecast. Also, please remember that in our school calendar, Friday is already slotted as a half day for students because it is the end of Semester 1. During the afternoon, teachers will be working on grading and entering report card data. Semester 2 begins next Monday.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or your school principal.
In partnership,
Judy Walton, Superintendent
juwalton@harrisonschools.com
989.539.7871
I know this week has been frustrating with the weather. You are anxious to get your kids back to learning, and our staff feels the same way. We really miss them!
This morning, we did hope the delay would help road conditions improve, especially as the temperature increased. Unfortunately, as both the bus director and I drove different parts of the district again between 6:30 am and 7:35 am, secondary and back roads in the Arnold Lake area, Long Lake area, Leota, and Dodge City were still not good at all. In addition, even some roads closer to town, specifically Temple, Harrison, and Townline had some issues, too.
As I outlined in my November 21 Scoop with the Supe video, we're not going to place our kids at risk if the roads are not safe for buses to travel on. While some of your neighborhoods or areas may be safe, too many others are not. Bad January weather is not unprecedented -- back in 2019, I think, most schools in Michigan were out for a whole week due to ice and the polar vortex.
I am cautiously optimistic that we will be in school tomorrow, as I look at the forecast. Also, please remember that in our school calendar, Friday is already slotted as a half day for students because it is the end of Semester 1. During the afternoon, teachers will be working on grading and entering report card data. Semester 2 begins next Monday.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or your school principal.
In partnership,
Judy Walton, Superintendent
juwalton@harrisonschools.com
989.539.7871
Harrison Community Schools will now be closed today, Wednesday, January 7th, due to icy road conditions.
Harrison Community Schools will have a 2-hour delay this morning as we watch the roads, temperature, and fog. We will keep you posted in the event we have to cancel.
Harrison Community Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 6th, due to icy roads.
Harrison Community Schools will be closed today, Monday, January 5th, due to road conditions.
We've missed you! See you tomorrow.
Flip the calendar page!
Schools tend to celebrate the end of a school year, not the calendar year. But we've got a lot to be proud of in 2025!
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This morning, Deputy Chinavare conducted an "outside threat mode" lockdown drill across our campuses. This mode would be used for a threat that exists in our community, outside of school. For example, if a local store suffers an armed robbery and the perpetrator was on the loose, we would be placed into this mode by law enforcement. If a class is outside for recess, they are immediately brought back into the building. Learning continues inside the school, and students and staff are free to move around inside the building. However, during this time, we do not open our doors to anyone except law enforcement - no one comes in or goes out, not even staff.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child's principal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child's principal.
Larson Elementary is looking for a Special Education Teacher. Please see job post for application and qualification information.
Stay in and stay warm -- all events and activities slated for after school are canceled.
Tonight's high school band concert is postponed until tomorrow, Thursday, December 11. Call time remains the same for musicians, as does the concert start time of 6:00 pm.
Due to continuing snow and road conditions, Harrison Community Schools is closed today.
Due to declining road conditions all SPARKS and Ignite programs are cancelled for today, Tuesday, December 9th. Please reach out to Dixie Gabalis at dgabalis@cgresd.net with any questions.
Harrison Community Schools will hold the annual Holiday Dinner on December 23rd from 1 p.m to 4 p.m in the High School Cafeteria. Please see attached flyer for RSVP information.
Harrison Community Schools will hold the annual Holiday Dinner on December 23rd from 1 p.m to 4 p.m in the High School Cafeteria. Please see attached flyer for RSVP information.
Larson Elementary is looking for a 2nd Grade Teacher. Please see job post for application and qualification information.
