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!
🌟 Calling all Houghton High and Middle School Parents! 🌟
Mark your calendars for April 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m., because we've got an event you won't want to miss! Join us at Houghton High School for a Parent Cafe Night dedicated to discussing the joys and challenges of parenting teens. We've got you covered with FREE childcare and dinner if you register in advance. Come and enjoy the conversation!
REGISTER HERE 👉: https://forms.gle/hyYe3tCu8VT19uHf8
As we celebrate Easter, let's remember the joy and renewal this season brings. We want to share our appreciation for our communities, staff, and families. May your Easter baskets be full of hope, joy, and chocolate (!!). Stay safe, stay joyful, and let the spirit of Easter fill your hearts and homes. 🏡💖
🌼🕶️ Spring Break Mode: Activated! 🕶️🌼
Hello? Spring?
Houghton and Keweenaw schools are closed today, Thursday, March 28th.
Houghton and Keweenaw schools are closed today, Tuesday, March 25th.
Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw schools are closed today, Monday, March 25th.
As part of March Reading Month, SLACK students visited area schools and read Curious George Visits the Dentist to second grade students. Students then received a tooth care kits with toothbrush, toothpaste and floss. Thank you to these terrific students for sharing their time and thank you to Copper Shores and the NMU Center for Rural Health for providing funding for the kits! (Pictures are from the visit to L'Anse.)
SNOW CAN'T STOP US! The CCISD CTE Construction Trades team broke ground on the new home build project Monday morning in Houghton. We'll be providing plenty of updates as progress continues, but the next stage will be a have a little less action as Bay Electric and UPPCO work to help deliver power to the site.
Then, we move some dirt.
#CTE #Construction
🎉 Big thanks to Jolene & Cliff Van Den Elzen for supporting our students' craftsmanship! Their winning bid on the student-built sauna showcases the power of community and education. Celebrating the success of our Baraga County CTE Construction Technology program and the hard work of L'Anse & Baraga HS students. Here's to more projects that make a difference! #CommunitySupport #CTE #CopperCountryISD 🛠️💧
The latest episode of The Copper Cast is live! In Episode 9, we celebrate the launch of the new CCISD website and feature Literacy Month in an interview with Kristen Kariainen. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/0chzx2Fv3Fg?feature=shared.