Meet Jeanne Alexander, LISD Speech & Language Pathologist, this week's featured Staff Spotlight. Jeanne provides critical services to students in Lenawee County to help ensure learning and future success.

2 days ago, Mark Haag
Jeanne Alexander
Behind every service member is a family making sacrifices too. 💙 Today, Mikayla Cole and her daughter were honored as WJR Radio’s Christmas On Us Military Family, sharing their story during a LIVE broadcast and reflecting on their family and Mikayla’s husband, Clayton Cole, who is currently serving in the U.S. Military. We are so thankful to WJR for highlighting one of our own and for recognizing the families who serve alongside their loved ones every single day. Our hearts are full of gratitude this holiday season. 🎄🇺🇸
3 days ago, Ashley Pfund
Mikayla Cole speaking with radio DJs
WJR speaking with Clayton on the phone
Mikayla and her daughter with some toys they received
WJR staff talking to Mikayla and her daughter
Strong schools start with strong conversations.

Today’s Legislative Breakfast brought together Lenawee County superintendents, school board members, and state legislators to talk openly about education policy and its impact on students and schools across Michigan.

We appreciate Senators Jeff Irwin and Joe Bellino, Representatives Nancy Jenkins-Arno and William Bruck, and Legislative Liaisons Annie Monawek and Jerry Johnson for taking the time to listen, engage, and connect with local education leaders.

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD
3 days ago, Ashley Pfund
School board members and superintendents listening
School board members and superintendents listening
Legislative liason Jerry Johnson speaking
Senator Jeff Irwin addressing the group
Rep Jenkins-Arno speaking
The panel addressing the group
Today at PREP Academy, our students shared a special story time with their little ones, followed by a meaningful keepsake activity. Together, they created ornaments filled with festive decorations and a ribbon cut to the exact height of their child this year.

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD
3 days ago, Ashley Pfund
A child in his mom's lap reaching for a book
A child in his mom's lap while they read a book
A mom reading with her child while an instructor points at the book with the kid
An instructor showing a child an ornament
A child playing with poms in a bin
A mom and her son playing with a ribbon
A group working on cutting the ribbon to a child's height
A student working on her ornament
A student making her ornament
A child enjoying a bulb ornament
Boyer the Magic Guy brought out the laughs, the shocks and the “Wait… HOW?!” at Porter today!
Students and staff loved every minute of it!
4 days ago, Ashley Pfund
Students showing how shocked they are about a magic trick
Students reacting to a trick
A student being shocked by a magic trick
Two students walking away from a magic trick with a live bird.
Two students participating in a magic trick
Crowd of kids and teachers
The magician chatting with our Superintendent
A student engaging with a large straw the magician pulled out of a small bag
Student "throwing soap" during the magic portion
Today we welcomed students and families to the Project SEARCH Open House at ProMedica Hickman Hospital. Everyone had the chance to explore the program, meet staff, and learn what this next step could mean for their future. We’re grateful for the conversations, questions, and excitement shared.

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #ProjectSEARCH #OpenHouse
4 days ago, Ashley Pfund
Jill Sysko handing out prizes
Glen Bowman presenting about the program
All Lenawee County Public Schools and LISD Transportation and student programs (except MSC and Project SEARCH), including TECH Center, are CLOSED on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, due to weather and road conditions
5 days ago, Mark Haag
School Closing and Delays
Some Holiday festivities have begun at the LISD, as the staff of the William J. Ross Education Service Center and Fireside Campus enjoyed lunch and fun together. Complete with our very own Grinch and a holiday version of Family Feud.
6 days ago, Mark Haag
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Project SEARCH community partners Align Center for Workforce Development and East Adrian Community Coalition, are hosting a Christmas Movie Night on December 12th from 6:00pm - 9:00 through the Ebeid Neighborhood Promise.

I hear Sants is making a surprise appearance!!

#Ebeid #LISD #ProjectSEARCH #Align #EACC

6 days ago, Glen Bowman
Ebeid Neighborhood Promise Christmas Movie Night
Meet Lisa York, LISD Data, Assessment, and Evaluation Consultant, our featured Staff Spotlight this week. We are pleased to have Lisa join our team this year, bringing the breadth of her experience and knowledge to assist countywide in improving student outcomes.
9 days ago, Mark Haag
Lisa York
🏆 DEBATE FINALS RECAP!
Today's championship rounds did not disappoint.

Novice Division: Blissfield’s Negative team, made up of Beckett Klump and Carley Watson, took the win against Hudson’s Affirmative team of Yamilex Sereno and Cooper Pawson.

Varsity Division: Hudson’s Affirmative team, which includes Kayli Butler and Annabelle Czeiszperger, earned the Varsity title after a powerful round with Blissfield’s Negative team of Grahm Jeffrey and Hope Miller.

🎤 Top Speaker Honors:
Varsity: Adriannah Cooper (Adrian), Eddy Hedrick (Adrian), Riley Kirkpatrick (Adrian), Anna Hiatt (Blissfield), Emma Gunter (Blissfield), Hope Miller (Blissfield)
Novice: Alex Faraponov, Amelie Haubner, Beckett Klump, Carley Watson, Philip Buechele (all of Blissfield)

Incredible work from every student who participated in the 2025 LISD Debate Season.
10 days ago, Ashley Pfund
Blissfield's novice team
Hudson's novice team
Hudson's novice runner up team
Hudson's varsity team
Hudson's first place varsity winners
Blissfield's Varisty team
Varsity runner-ups from Blissfield
Novice Champions from Blissfield
Top Speakers for Novice
Top speakers for Varsity
Day one of the final debate tournament of the season is in the books. Today’s photos featured a strong varsity matchup between Hudson and Madison, and the energy was high from start to finish.

Adrian, Blissfield, Hudson and Madison have all put in the work this year. Tomorrow we’ll see who rises to the top and takes home the season wins. Stay tuned!

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #Debate
11 days ago, Ashley Pfund
Student mid debate while another student listens on
Student presenting her argument while her partner listens in
Student looking for argument while partner listens in
student rebuts questions from opponent
student takes notes
Student making an argument
Two students chatting
Partners laugh together
Student presenting her argument

Seventy-five kids in Lenawee County walked into Meijer with a hero by their side and walked out with something far bigger than toys.
They found connection.
They found kindness.
They found adults who showed up for them simply because they matter.
This year’s Shop with a Hero event brought police officers, firefighters, EMS teams, college athletes, and community volunteers together to give local kids a night they will never forget. And thanks to Meijer’s commitment to serving the youth in our community, these moments were possible.
One student looked up at his hero and said, “I don’t want this night to end.”
And honestly, neither did we.

Read the full story behind the smiles, the planning, the generosity, and the incredible people who make this happen each year.

🔗 Article link: https://www.lisd.us/article/2579082 (Also under the News heading)

#Meijer #LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #shopwithahero

12 days ago, Ashley Pfund
three photos of kids shopping with heroes

All Lenawee County Public Schools and LISD Student Programs are closed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, due to weather and road conditions. This includes All Preschool, Special Education, TECH Center, PREP Academy, and JC/LISD Academy Programs. Exceptions are Project SEARCH and Maurice Spear Campus, where student programming is still running at this time.

13 days ago, Mark Haag
School Closed
Ready to bake something amazing? 🥧
Join Chef Keegan for a hands-on pie class at the LISD TECH Center on Dec 9.
Only 12 spots available! lisd.us/LB6

#adultlearning #LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD
14 days ago, Ashley Pfund
graphic for the Easy as Pie baking class
Meet Leah Bachman, LISD School Mental Health Professional/Therapist, whose current assignment has her serving students at Clinton Middle School. Leah and the team at Clinton MS and the LISD provide vital services to all students and help them develop the social and academic skills for future success!
17 days ago, Mark Haag
Leah Bachman
Wishing our students, staff, and community a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you for being part of our story.
18 days ago, Ashley Pfund
A Happy Thanksgiving Graphic with a turkey that says happy thanksgiving
Today, both our PREP Academy and ATSS communities celebrated Friendsgiving with delicious meals, fun activities, and moments that reminded us just how great our students and staff are.

We’re grateful for the time spent together today and for the connections that make our programs feel like family.

#LenaweeISD #LISD #PREPAcademy #LenaweeEducation #Friendsgiving
20 days ago, Ashley Pfund
Two PREP students choosing their meals
A PREP student's child eating a meal
People gathered around a table at PREP
A student giving me the thumbs up
Students and staff enjoying an activity
Two staff members preparing a meal
An instructor showing a student an object
An Adrian College student posing with two students
Two students posing for a photo
A student receiving her meal from staff
Honoring 50 years of IDEA and the educators who bring its mission to life every single day.
For longtime LISD Special Education Teacher Marty Chapman, that mission has shaped an entire career built on teamwork, inclusion, and belief in every student’s potential.

Celebrate Marty’s story and the impact of IDEA: https://www.lisd.us/article/2562282
21 days ago, Ashley Pfund
Photo of Marty Chapman and a student
Meet Karen Pagan, LISD Teacher Assistant for the Laura Haviland Emotionally Impaired Program, this week's LISD Staff Spotlight. Karen provides dedicated, caring services to our students, helping them overcome challenges and prepare for a prosperous future.
23 days ago, Mark Haag
Karen Pagan