April 16, 2025

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Chelsea Education

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Articles for category: Chelsea Education

The Successes and Achievements of some Dexter and Chelsea Grads at the College Level

From the Dean’s List to traveling to Guyana to study traditional ecological knowledge, here’s a look at the achievements of some local high school graduates at the college level. At Albion College, Dexter High School grad Marissa Genske was recently accepted as a new member of Albion College’s Lisa and James Wilson Institute for Medicine and ...

The Portrait of a Graduate at Work in Chelsea Schools

The Chelsea School District’s reimagining of the Portrait of a Graduate logo going into this school year didn’t stop there. The effort and commitment in bringing about what that logo represents takes place in the classroom each day.   This is evident in recent reports coming from school district’s building leadership. Casey Wescott, Principal at ...

Chelsea Schools Updates Policy regarding Animals

Updating policies is a common practice for the Chelsea School District and Board of Education. A recent policy update dealt with Animals on District Property. At the Oct. 7 meeting, the school board approved an updated policy with definitions and explanations spelled out in the language. In explaining why the policy was updated, CSD Superintendent ...

My Future Fund Recognizes Local School Champions

Honoring the hard work some local schools and leaders have done to engage families and spread the word about an important program, My Future Fund announced its inaugural “Dream Big” and “Above and Beyond” awards. Locally, the award winners included Wylie Elementary (Dexter Community Schools) with the “Big Dream Award.” Other Dream Big Award nominees ...

Chelsea School Board Candidate Sheds Light On Her Positions

“When marginalized histories are erased, through book-banning or other means, the outcome all too often is oppression, dehumanization, and violence against members of that group.” To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Chelsea School Board in the November election. Below are the responses received ...

Chelsea School Board Candidate Responds to More Questions Before Election

“I want each of our graduates to be academically, socially, and emotionally prepared to follow their unique dreams.” To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Chelsea School Board in the November Election. Below are the answers received from Dr. Erin Hunt-Carter in response to ...

Chelsea Schools Welcome a New Psychologist and Social Worker

Keeping in mind the goal of health and wellness, the Chelsea School District has brought on two new staff members to help with their approach in promoting the social, emotional and mental well-being of each student. At Oct. 7 CSD Board of Education meeting, the school district introduced Ellen Hicks as the new Psychologist at ...

Learning More about the Washtenaw Special Education Millage Renewal

The WISD will be hosting information sessions to inform voters. The sessions are scheduled for October 10 and 21. In an effort to inform voters of an important vote on Nov. 5, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) “is welcoming residents of its constituent districts to learn more about the special education millage renewal proposal ...

Dexter and Chelsea Grads Achieving at the Next Level

Here’s a quick look at the college achievements of some local high school graduates. Avery Goodrich of Dexter has been selected to be on the 40-member board as part of the University of Alabama (UA) Student Government Association, who recently selected its Lobby Board for the 2024-2025 academic year. The UA announcement said the “Lobby ...

Over $1 Million Invested into Local Students around Washtenaw County for their College and Career Dreams

More than 16,000 second through seventh grade students across Washtenaw County have unlocked over $1 million in college and career savings thanks to My Future Fund, a free program for students enrolled in participating public schools in Washtenaw County.  “We are thrilled to invest more than $1 million into students and their dreams right here ...

Chelsea School Board Candidate Shares Her Positions

Three candidates are running for three open spots on Chelsea School District’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, three candidates are running to fill the three available seats on Chelsea’s Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News sent five ...