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🎉 Today marks the kickoff of our LISD Excellence Awards — and we’re starting strong by celebrating the one and only Jack Brodie! Jack’s co-workers describe him as “the kindest gentleman... with a heart of gold,” and we couldn’t agree more. 👏 Join us in congratulating Jack — we’re so lucky to have him on our team! #LISDExcellence #TeamLISD #StaffSpotlight #LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD

📸 Smiles. Celebrations. Snapshots of Success. From award nights to hands-on classroom moments, the LISD photo gallery is packed with memories worth reliving! Whether you're looking for your favorite ceremony pic or just want to see the incredible things happening across the LISD—this is your go-to spot. 👉 Take a look and find yourself in the fun: https://www.lisd.us/page/photos

Last night, we celebrated the incredible achievements of students in our Building Trades and Residential Construction programs at the LISD TECH Center Gold Hammer Award Banquet! Congratulations to our 2024–2025 Gold Hammer Award candidates: 🔨 Mason Case – Blissfield 🔨 Easton Crick – Britton-Deerfield 🔨 Angelo Moreno – Hudson 🔨 Ashlynn Wilson – Onsted 🔨 Dane Morrin – Sand Creek A huge congratulations to Dane Morrin of Sand Creek High School, this year’s Gold Hammer Award winner! Your hard work, skill, and dedication to the craft are truly inspiring. 📸 Check out some highlights from the evening... #LISDTECH #GoldHammerAward #StudentSuccess #SkilledTrades #LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD

🌿 Science came to life today for Blissfield fourth graders at the Stubnitz Environmental Education Center! From identifying animal skulls to hands-on science exploration with a nature hike planned this afternoon., these young learners dove into discovery and are ready to enjoy the outdoors! Swipe through to see a few photos of their adventure! 📸 #LenaweeEducation #HandsOnScience #BlissfieldMI #LenaweeISD #LISD

Today’s General Supervision meeting brought together special education leaders from across Lenawee County! Led by LISD’s Heather Reau, the group shared updates, talked best practices, and collaborated on all things 504 plans and IEPs. These gatherings are all about making sure students across the county get the support they need—and it’s always better when we work together. #LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD

☕🍰🎭 Coffee, Cakes & Comedy is almost here... Did you grab your tickets yet? 👀 Expect laughs, treats, and a whole lot of improv fun from our talented JC/LISD Academy students! Don’t miss it!

Math is more than numbers—it’s about confidence, curiosity, and connection. Meggan Callison didn’t plan on becoming a math coach, but her passion for helping teachers and students thrive has transformed classrooms in Hudson. From hands-on routines to a shift in mindset, her impact is multiplying. 👉 Read how one educator is helping change the way math is taught—and felt... **You can also read the story under News on our homepage

Today, organizations from across Lenawee County came together at the LISD TECH Center to explore opportunities for collaboration. It’s always inspiring to see our community come together to share ideas and find new ways to support local families—and we were proud to host and be part of these important conversations. 💬🤝 A special thank you to TECH Center Principal, Ben Murray, for leading a tour of the building and showcasing all the great work happening on campus!

Free Preschool for 4-Year-Olds! Does your child turn 4 by December 1? Enroll now in the LISD Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) — a FREE, full-day preschool program available at Trenton Hills Learning Center and Porter Center! Here’s what’s included: • Full-Day Program – Monday through Friday • 167 Student Days • Free Breakfast, Lunch & Snack • Before & After Care Available at Trenton Hills • Hands-on learning, social-emotional growth, and kindergarten readiness! Give your child the best start to school — enroll today at lenaweefreepreschools.org!

What a day! The 2025 Special Olympics brought smiles, determination, and some serious celebration to the Siena Heights Fieldhouse today! 🏅 Our student athletes gave it their all—competing with heart, cheering each other on, and showing what true sportsmanship looks like. From start to finish, it was a day full of high-fives and community pride. We are SO proud of every participant! #SpecialOlympics #LISDPride #LenaweeISD #LenaweeEducation #LimitlessPotential

This morning, the Lenawee County Association of School Boards hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast at the TECH Center. We were honored to welcome Representative Nancy Jenkins-Arno (MI-34), Senator Jeff Irwin (MI-15), and Senator Joseph Bellino (MI-16) as they answered important questions about the state of education in Michigan. Special thanks to our Legislative Liaison, Jerry Johnson, for facilitating the conversation and for his continued advocacy on behalf of Lenawee County schools.

🚀 Happy #SchoolCommunicatorsDay to Ashley Pfund, Director of Public Relations for Lenawee Intermediate School District! Ashley works tirelessly every day to tell the story of our students and schools! Thank you for all you do! @NSPRA 🌟👏

Muffins with Mom at Adrian MoCI! The students enjoyed yummy muffins with their family and time with classroom staff!

🎮 Love Minecraft? Ever wonder how the real coding behind the game works? 👾 We’ve got something NEW just for you: Coding with Minecraft Camp – and it was just added! 🗓 June 23–27 | Ages 14–17 | LISD TECH Center You’ll get to: 💡 Code inside Minecraft Education Edition 💡 Learn real Python & JavaScript basics 💡 Build cool stuff in the game using loops, functions & more 💡 Explore what it’s like to work in computer science and game design Most summer camps are already full, but this one’s brand new—so grab your spot while it’s open! 👉 Sign up now at www.lisd.us/camps

CEM@T will be open on the Family Fun Night June 17, 2025. I don't think you are going to want to miss this event. Must register to attend. See you there!

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 May 5–9, 2025 | Teacher Appreciation Day: May 5 This week, we celebrate the heart of our schools—our teachers! 💙 Whether it was a favorite teacher who inspired your career or one who simply believed in you when it mattered most, their impact is lasting. From helping students grow academically and socially to encouraging big dreams, teachers do important and meaningful work every day—often more than they’ll ever know. To all Lenawee ISD educators: THANK YOU. 🙌 Your dedication makes a difference. 💫 And here's a challenge for everyone: Take a moment this week to reach out to a former teacher and say “thank you.” You’ll make their day—and likely, your own. 💌 #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LenaweeISD

🔨 Sunday Rewind 🔨 With the Golden Hammer award making its return to the TECH Center this week, we're throwing it back to 1982! 🕰️ Val Fukuichi and Mark Cole, both from Tecumseh, took home the prestigious Golden Hammer Awards, presented by Gary Bice. 🏆 Who will claim the honor in 2025? Stay tuned — winner will be announced soon!

Meet Kelly Smith, LISD Coordinator of Business Services, this week's featured Staff Profile. Kelly is "behind the scenes", but provides many key services that help students and staff across the LISD and county. We are fortunate to have Kelly on the LISD Team!

🎪 Step right up — it was carnival day at Porter! From games to goodies, our students had a blast celebrating with a day full of fun and laughter. Just look at those smiles! 🎉 #LenaweeISD #LenaweeEducation

🚨 GIRLS ONLY! 🚨 Get ready to rule the robots at Girls and Gears Robotics Camp! 👩‍💻🤖 Girls ages 11–14 are invited to a week of robot building, creative designing, and all-out competition from June 23–27. Customize your bot, battle it out in camp challenges, and see if you’ve got what it takes to rise to the top! 🏆 Build it. Style it. Dominate the arena. Spots are limited—register now at www.lisd.us/camps! 💥