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🏆 Big congratulations to Sand Creek Community Schools!

This morning, Truancy Prevention Specialists Kelly Shiels presented Superintendent Sharon Smith with the first-ever traveling trophy for having the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in Lenawee County for 2024-2025.

To help honor Sharon and celebrate this achievement, LISD Superintendent Mark Haag joined in for a photo as she proudly unveiled the trophy at today’s superintendent meeting. What a perfect moment to highlight during Attendance Awareness Month!

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Start strong! 📚 Building good attendance habits in kindergarten helps prevent academic struggles later on. Let’s create a culture of showing up.

👉 To learn more, visit https://www.lisd.us/attendance

The Lenawee County Education Foundation (LCEF) is now accepting Innovative & Enrichment Grant applications for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉
✔️ Grants up to $1,500
✔️ For creative classroom projects that motivate, challenge, and enrich student learning
✔️ Apply by September 30th
❌ Field trip requests will not be funded
✨ This is your chance to bring a unique idea to life that goes beyond traditional district funding.
Generously funded by the LCEF Strokes for Students Committee, County National Bank, TLC Community Credit Union, and Old National Bank.
📌 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEDx-dFu3Cb-SA0vxAyE5BLG8R8Tt_1zjsDpBx04SR6nKtHw/viewform

Just a reminder of the Open Houses at ATSS @ TECH Center "The House" and ATSS @ HOPE Classroom beginning at 5pm on Wednesday, September 10th. The Open House will last until 7pm.

Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. When good attendance becomes a habit early, it sets students up for success in high school and beyond.

👉 To learn more, visit https://www.lisd.us/attendance

The Lenawee Intermediate School District is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead districtwide technology services and support. This role will oversee IT strategy, innovation, and daily operations to ensure students and staff have the tools they need to succeed.

This is a full-time, 255-day position with a competitive salary range of $77,700–$101,010.

If you’re an experienced technology leader ready to make an impact in education, we invite you to apply: www.lisd.us/jobs

🚨 Final Call! 🚨

The deadline to register for our Clinical Medical Assistant Program is September 15. Don’t miss your chance as this program only runs twice a year.

✔️ 140 hours of classroom and hands-on labs
✔️ Clinical externship with a local healthcare provider
✔️ Eligible for national CMA certifications
✔️ Tuition: $2,599 (textbooks included)

💡 In our last class, every single student was hired before graduation!

It’s your time to launch a rewarding career in healthcare. Secure your seat today.

👉 Register now: https://www.lisd.us/page/adult-learning

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Even a few missed days can add up. ⏳ Missing just a day or two every few weeks = falling behind in reading and math. Let’s build consistency together.

👉 To learn more, visit https://www.lisd.us/attendance

Meet Bob Behnke, LISD Japanese Exchange Coordinator, this week's featured Staff Profile. We appreciate Bob sharing his knowledge, talents, and experience to keep this meaningful exchange program opportunity for Lenawee County youth.

Did you know?
Students are considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school year.
📅 This includes both excused and unexcused absences.

👉 To learn more, visit https://www.lisd.us/attendance

The magic was real for Haviland students today. In one moment of chance, the students didn’t just pull a color… the color chose them. The PBIS Kickoff sorted each student and staff member into their new team: Toka (Safety), Moraka (Own Behavior), Heshima (Respect), and Zanuri (Attentive). Cheers erupted, energy filled the room, and the adventure of a new school year officially began. See the full album at lisd.us/photos

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When students have someone who believes in them, they show up.
Youth with a mentor are 52% less likely to skip school. Let’s lift each other up this Attendance Awareness Month.

👉 To learn more, visit https://www.lisd.us/attendance

First day of preschool at Trenton Hills Learning Center. Big emotions. New routines. What stood out most was the heart. Families arriving together. Superintendent Mark Haag welcoming our LISD bus riders. Kids stepping up to help new friends. Teachers already adapting with care. A strong start to the school year.

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September is Attendance Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to recognize the connection between regular school attendance and academic achievement. Join us in making regular attendance a priority this school year!

👉 To learn more, visit https://www.lisd.us/attendance

Meet Angela Pilbeam, LISD TECH Center Dental Assisting Instructor, our featured Staff Spotlight this week. Ms. Pilbeam, a former TECH Center student, has come full circle and has prepared many students for careers in the dental field. She exhibits "continuous learning" and provides outstanding mentorship for students and staff.

New school year, new faces come in all shapes and sizes at the LISD Center for Sustainable Future!
Say Hello to our new friends!

🚨 Now’s the Time to Register! 🚨
Dreaming of a career in healthcare? Our Clinical Medical Assistant Program runs only two times per year (September and February) and seats are limited.
✔️ 140 hours of classroom and hands-on labs
✔️ Clinical externship with a local provider
✔️ Eligible for national CMA certifications
✔️ Tuition: $2,599 (textbooks included)
💡 In our last CMA class, every single student was hired before graduation!
This is your chance to step into a rewarding, in-demand career. Don’t wait. Register now and be job-ready in just a few months.
👉 Learn more and register: https://www.lisd.us/page/adult-learning

Meet Beyea Nowakowski, LISD Special Education Teacher for Work Support Services, this week's LISD Staff Spotlight. Beyea is the consummate professional and helps our young adults develop personally and be prepared for meaningful work. We are fortunate to have Beyea on our team!

The true measure of impact? When future generations can already see themselves here.

At today’s TECH Center Meet & Greet, even our youngest guest was inspired to picture himself as a future Horticulture student. We’re proud to serve and impact multiple generations of families through our programs!