September 09, 2025

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Articles for tag: Chelsea School District

Lonnie Huhman

Opportunities for Voters in Washtenaw County to Learn More about Millage Proposal

Opportunities for Voters in Washtenaw County to Learn More about Millage Proposal

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) is hosting upcoming information sessions to give voters the opportunity to learn more about the Career Technical Education (CTE) millage proposal on the November 4th ballot. Voters residing in the nine school districts served by the WISD will vote on a 1.0 mill, 10-year Career Technical Education proposal.   The ...

The Chelsea School Board Adds to the Team

The Chelsea School Board Adds to the Team

With little time to spare before the start of school on August 25, the Chelsea School District (CSD) made a number of hires to add to the staff with a new year ahead. At the Aug. 18 meeting, the CSD Board of Education hired six people to fill roles ranging from Social Worker, Teacher Consultant ...

Local Schools Wait to See a Final State Budget

Local Schools Wait to See a Final State Budget

We’re now into August and families are thinking about the start of the school year. However, school districts like Chelsea, Dexter, Milan and Saline are still in the dark as to how some things will look this upcoming year. The reason being is that Michigan lawmakers have not yet put together a final budget that ...

Chelsea Schools Improves its Communication

Chelsea Schools Improves its Communication

The Chelsea School District is moving forward on fully upgrading and expanding its radio communication system. At their July 14 meeting, the Chelsea school board moved forward on purchasing a whole new modernization of an essential daily communication tool. The cost of the project is estimated to be $164,878. It’s planned to be funded by ...

Chelsea School District Updates its Sex Education Curriculum

Chelsea School District Updates its Sex Education Curriculum

After a detailed review by the Sex Education Advisory Board, the Chelsea School District Board of Education approved an updated version of the district’s reproductive health curriculum. At its July 14 meeting, the school board approved the updated plan for the 4th-9th grade Maturation and Sex Education Curriculum after a recommendation was made by Superintendent ...

Chelsea Schools are looking into a New Radio System

Chelsea Schools are looking into a New Radio System

It’s not simply a radio it would be a strategic investment in district safety and communication infrastructure. The Chelsea School District is now looking into purchasing and implementing a district radio system. At the June 23 CSD Board of Education meeting, the topic of a district radio system was introduced with some details given as ...

The Chelsea Board of Education Picks a New Trustee

The Chelsea Board of Education Picks a New Trustee

The new school board member on the Chelsea School District Board of Education said she prioritizes equality, equity and diversity in public education and in community. At their June 4 meeting, the CSD school board selected Nicolia Heineman out of five candidates to fill the vacancy left by Kate Henson, who resigned her role to ...

The Chelsea School District Fills a New Role

The Chelsea School District Fills a New Role

The Chelsea School District (CSD) has a new Director of Preschool and Community Learning. The Board of Education at their June 4 meeting approved the hiring of Sarah Bentley to fill this newly created role. CSD Superintendent Michael Kapolka and Assistant Superintendent Marcus Kaemming recommended the hiring of Bentley to be the Director of Preschool ...

The Chelsea School Board is looking for a Good Candidate

The Chelsea School Board is looking for a Good Candidate

The Chelsea School District Board of Education has a vacancy and is looking to fill it with a qualified person. On May 13, the school district announced a “Notice of Board Vacancy.” “The Chelsea School District Board of Education is seeking candidates for a board position following the resignation of Board President, Kate Henson,” the ...

Lonnie Huhman

Chelsea Swim Coach Leaves Behind a Successful Program

Chelsea Swim Coach Leaves Behind a Successful Program

From the community education department as an Enrichment Coordinator to the Charles Cameron Pool as a Coach, Chelsea will miss having Andrew Thomson around. He played a big part over the years, especially as Head Varsity Boys and Girls Swimming Coach at the high school. Thomson is stepping down from his leadership roles, the Chelsea ...

Changes Made to Curriculum in Chelsea Schools

Changes Made to Curriculum in Chelsea Schools

In an effort to strengthen learning in reading, the Chelsea School District (CSD) has brought on a new curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade. They’re now looking at doing the same for middle school and high school, while also reviewing other areas of learning as well. To learn more about the changes and updates, the ...