The Copper Cast is back, and this time we’re heading to Hancock Elementary’s brand-new STEM Lab! 🎉 Join us as we chat with veteran educator Genevieve Nordmark, who has spearheaded this innovative space where students immerse themselves in hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/CZtRbtt7q6fQWffe/
Hey, Michigan parents/guardians of children ages 0-10! Will you be the winner of a $25 gift
card? Simply complete this short survey about literacy skills and programs. One winner will be selected from every county in the state! Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MILearningSurvey
From classroom to career! Yesterday, Copper Country ISD had the pleasure of hosting students for a hands-on Workplace Experience event. This unique opportunity allowed students to step into the professional world, exploring the inner workings of our various departments, including Human Resources, Public Relations and Marketing, Business Services, Accounting, and IT.
📆 Schedule Carefully for School Success! 📆
Try to plan medical appointments and extended trips whenever school isn’t in session. This helps minimize disruptions to your child’s education and ensures they don’t miss out on important learning in class.
Check the school calendar when setting dates for appointments and vacations. By being considerate of the school schedule, we can prioritize our children’s education and help them stay on track with their learning.
On September 16th, educational leaders from across the Upper Peninsula gathered in Marquette for the UPLifting Families Network Kick-Off Retreat. This event marked the start of the UPLifting Families Network, part of a new statewide program focused on building a network supporting educators, providing educational programs, and linking families to community resources. Strengthening family engagement in meaningful ways around education is a key factor that research shows is one of the strongest predictors of a child's success in school and beyond. The program aims to actively involve parents and families in their children's’ educational journeys from preschool through age 20.
But who's counting?
We're bursting with pride as Calumet High's own Carter Worm represented Michigan at the National SkillsUSA Conference in Atlanta, GA! Competing against the nation’s top 48 automotive students, Carter showcased his exceptional skills, a testament to his hard work and dedication. 🏆🚗
A huge shout-out to our community for your support and donations that made this incredible journey possible. Your generosity fuels our students’ dreams! Thank you! 🙌
Carter's journey from regional to state champion and now a competitor on the national level as a junior is nothing short of inspiring. We're eagerly looking forward to what he will achieve next year!
❤️ So much love for the team that make Camp Nesbit a reality each year. ❤️
http://www.keweenawreport.com/featured/camp-nesbit-promotes-life-long-learning-for-ccisd-students/
🎉 Woo-hoo! It's the last day of school for many area students (the long wait of another day for others)l! 🎉 Congratulations to all our amazing students for completing another year. Enjoy your summer break—you've earned it! 🌟📚☀️
We're excited to share our latest newsletter, "Community Art Connections," with you. It celebrates arts projects with our CCISD Community Transition Program! This spring, in collaboration with Michigan Arts Access (MiAA), our students had a blast exploring various art and cultural organizations in our community. Check it out! 🎨🎭
Spending some time with Colin Jackson (a terrific reporter) from WLUC TV 6 this morning for the story on the CTE Tiny House build. Keep an eye out for the story this evening!
We’re excited to share that Maysen Bergerson, a senior at L'Anse Area Schools and part of our Copper Country ISD CTE Welding and Manufacturing program, earned outstanding recognition at the prestigious MITES State Competition in Gaylord, Michigan!
Maysen's "Tractor, Trailer, and Excavator Model" entry brought home the blue ribbon in his category and the Wrought Metal A Divisional Award, making his project the best CTE entry across all 13 categories. It also earned the 2024 asbe Foundation Creative Design Award for the most creative project at the MITES Convention. 🌟
When asked how he felt about his achievement, Maysen summed it up in one word: "Unreal." The project used materials mostly salvaged from the scrap bin.
The Houghton Elementary 4th Grade Students broke out the chalk as part of their Why Try learning to celebrate mental health month. Amazing artwork!
If you missed out the first time, we are excited to share that another Copper Country ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Construction Tech program student-built sauna is going to be available.
More information will be available soon!
#Sauna #CTE #Education
We are at the Upper Peninsula MACUL confere today on the campus of Northern Michigan University. The conference is an excellent program to learn about cutting edge technologies and resources for our classrooms and schools!
Join us on May 24th for the annual CCISD Community Transition Program Plant Sale, hosted at the CCISD Greenhouse from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This year, we're not only offering a variety of beautiful plants but also offering summer-scented candles to brighten your home!
Our transition program students will be there throughout the day to assist you and share their hard work. Whether you're looking to spruce up your garden or find a special starter plant for the summer, this is a great opportunity. Don't miss out on supporting our students and adding a touch of green to your life!
See you there! 🌱
Earlier this week, the Copper Country Intermediate School District's Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) held their annual awards banquet in Houghton. Here are some photos from the incredible evening!
We're thrilled to share our new composting project is finally underway, thanks to a generous Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative grant!
Our very first composting bin has been proudly set up along the wooded edge of the CCISD offices in Hancock. Two more are coming soon.
Composting is fantastic because it converts kitchen and garden waste into rich, nutritious soil, helping plants grow healthier and stronger. It also reduces the amount of garbage sent to landfills, significantly lowering methane emissions and our overall environmental footprint.
We've distributed composting buckets, informative books, and educational posters to the Community Transition Program, Middle School and High School MiCI programs, and the Learning Center classrooms across our CCISD locations. ♻️
Do you have a composting system or any composting tips? We would love to see your photos!
#Composting #Sustainability #Stewardship #CommunityProject
Parents in Baraga and L'Anse!
Join us for our next parent cafe on May 1st from 5:30-7:30 at the Ojibwa Community Library in Baraga.
If you've never been to a parent cafe before, this is the best time to start! Parent Cafes' are a free program designed for parents to openly talk with others about the joys and challenges.
You will also:
- Engage in self-reflection
- Learn parenting skills
- Develop relationships.
Open to all parents and caregivers, dinner and childcare are provided.
You can register today by visiting: bit.ly/May1Cafe
More photos to come, but we are so proud to be at the Unified Special Olympics Basketball Game today at Hancock Centeal High School and cheer on all of the players!
