Kindergarten round-ups for the Class of 2035!

Posted on March 15th, 2022

The Class of 2035! Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local school districts for students enrolling in the 2022-23 school year It’s the time of year when local elementary schools roll out the welcome mat for incoming kindergartners and their families, through open houses…

The Daily Boost: Charlevoix students develop award-winning business skills with school coffee cart operation

Posted on February 21st, 2022

Every Wednesday, students in Courtney Kretovic’s morning class man their stations. This particular week, Kamerin pulls on his rubber gloves and pours fresh hot coffee into disposable cups. Phillip measures just the right amount of simple syrup to sweeten a few for those special requests. Alys…

Char-Em ISD receives state-of-the-art driving simulator to help train, recruit and retain drivers

Posted on February 8th, 2022

By Phillip Haldaman, Transportation Coordinator
Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District Hardly a week goes by that we’re not made aware of the many challenges employers face in the transportation industry in general, and school districts in particular relative to hiring and retaini…

Frey Foundation grant supports work of the Great Start Collaborative & Parent Coalition

Posted on January 27th, 2022

Ground-level work being done by the Great Start Collaborative & Parent Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet, and Northern Antrim Counties to reach and support families and young children continues to thrive thanks to funding support from the Frey Foundation. In 2020, the foundation granted Char…

Great Start Collaborative & Parent Coalition announces new director

Posted on January 21st, 2022

A new year has brought a new director to the Great Start Collaborative & Parent Coalition that serves young children and families throughout Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim counties. Savanah Cool, of Boyne City, has taken on the director position after long-time director Maureen Holl…

Char-Em ISD Career Tech team recognized at state level for Construction Trades Continuum

Posted on January 4th, 2022

Char-Em ISD’s Career and Technical Education Department has been recognized with a state award for its efforts to develop an extensive Construction Trades Continuum that brings students from the classroom to the job site equipped with knowledge, skills, and even the tools of the trade. The “…

Unwavering commitment to bus safety

Posted on December 17th, 2021

Char-Em ISD buses receive 100 percent rating for eighth year in a row CHARLEVOIX – School children riding Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District buses and their families can feel confident that the fleet has once again received the highest safety ratings as determined by the Michi…

The Whole Child: McKenna Turner, Beaver Island Community School senior

Posted on November 2nd, 2021

During the Nov. 1, 2021, Area-Wide Professional Learning Day, Char-Em staff prepared a special video to share with regional educators demonstrating their impact on students and families. Each of the speakers represented one of the five tenets of the Whole Child philosophy: Safe, Healthy, Engag…

The Whole Child: Riley Saganek, East Jordan High School, Welding student

Posted on November 2nd, 2021

The Whole Child: Augustin, Concord Academy Petoskey student

Posted on November 2nd, 2021