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"World’s Best Boss"? Nah, Ben Murray makes even Michael Scott look like an amateur. From creating “The TECHies” (a nod to The Office’s Dundies) to greeting every student and staff member with the kind of energy Ted Lasso would high-five—you simply must smile around Ben. One coworker said it best: “He’s the most positive person I’ve ever worked with. I even came back to work with him again after a short time away.” Now that’s what we call a five-star principal. 🎉 Happy School Principal’s Day to the guy with the best “radio voice” in the district and a heart to match. You make the TECH Center a place people want to be.

We’re so proud of our National Technical Honor Society students for stepping up to serve our community! They recently volunteered at I-92 Ministries, packing weekend food bags for food-insecure students right here in Lenawee County. Their willingness to lend a hand and give back shows the kind of leadership and compassion we love to see. Way to go, NTHS!

Last Friday, students from the Natural Resources classroom released their Chinook Salmon into the Detroit River. As participants of the Salmon in the Classroom program offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), students received fertilized eggs in the fall and have been caring for the fish throughout the school year. This included feeding the fish, recording data, and conducting regularly scheduled water changes. After releasing the salmon, students visited the DNR's Outdoor Adventure Center, where they learned about Lake Sturgeon in Michigan and explored various interactive exhibits. It was a fun-filled day and a great way to spend a beautiful, sunny Friday!

Our Agronomy team just planted their flag at the top—1st place in the state FFA Skills competition! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication—way to represent!

Looking for a summer camp your child will never forget? At the LISD, our Grossology Camp is the perfect mix of fun, education, and hands-on discovery for kids ages 9-11! 🧠👁️ Campers will explore the fascinating (and yes, a little gross!) ways the human body keeps us healthy — from learning about blood and snot to dissecting real sheep brains and cow eyes. 🧤🔬 It’s an exciting opportunity to spark curiosity and a love for science in a safe, engaging environment. 📅 Camp dates (choose one week): ➡️ June 16-20 ➡️ June 23-27 ➡️ July 7-11 Give your child a summer experience they'll talk about for years! Learn more and register here: https://www.lisd.us/page/career-exploration-camps #Grossology #SummerCamp #LISD #HandsOnLearning #STEMFun #LenaweeEducation

Congratulations to our FFA State Champions! On April 11, 2025, our Nursery and Landscape team competed at Michigan State University—and brought home the win! From left to right: Paige Luck (Senior, Sand Creek), Rileigh Hoffman (Senior, Sand Creek), Myra Parker (Senior, BD), Lillian Helinski (Senior, Onsted), and Cera LaRatta (Junior, Madison). Students showcased their skills in plant identification, landscape blueprint reading, bidding and estimating, tool identification, and nursery stock measuring—and their hard work paid off! Next stop: Nationals! The team has qualified to compete at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, October 29–November 1. We’re so proud of you!

Notice: Power Outage – Morning Sessions Canceled Due to a power outage on campus, all AM sessions at the LISD TECH Center and LISD PREP Academy are canceled today, Friday, April 25, 2025. The estimated time for power restoration is 10:45 AM. We will provide updates as needed. Classes for JC/LISD at Siena Heights University will continue as scheduled.

When we hear words like these, it reminds us why we do what we do. At the LISD, our goal is to empower every student with the tools, confidence, and experience they need to take the next step—whether that’s college, a career, or a calling. Here’s to preparing tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers. 🙌 #LISDProud #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #LenaweeEducation #CareerReady

🎉 Big congrats to our LISD TECH Center students who stood out at the Michigan HOSA State Leadership Conference! 🥈 Lexiah Gelineau (CNA) earned a silver medal in the Home Health Aide event. 🥉 Savanna Rose (CNA) took bronze in Job Seeking Skills. 👏 Lauren Bills (CNA) received an honorable mention, placing in the top eight for Personal Care. These future healthcare heroes represented Lenawee with skill, professionalism, and heart. ⁠ #LISDTECH #HOSA #FutureHealthProfessionals #StudentSuccess #LenaweeEducation

🎉 LISD TECH Center students brought home medals and memories from the 2024-25 SkillsUSA State Conference! From machining to masonry, t-shirt design to teamwork, our students showed off their incredible skills and made Lenawee County proud. Here's a snapshot of their success: 🔧 CAM & Machining 🥇 State Champion: Nolan Scholz – Manual Machining 🥈 Ryan Schwab – Milling Specialist 🥈 Carter Miller – CNC 3 Axis Milling 🥈 Brayden Ruff – CNC Turning 🥉 Mason Retter – CNC Turning 🥉 Fenix Bagrowski – CNC Programming 4️⃣ Chance Allen – CNC Milling 🚗 Collision Repair 🥇 Josh Funchion – Auto Refinishing 🥇 Dylan England – Collision Repair (2x champ!) 🥇 Jared Wyant – Damage Analysis 👏 Top 10 Finishers: Ava Rojo-Colburn, Levi Chestney, Pierce Wilhelm 🏗️ Construction Trades 🥉 Teamworks Bronze: Chase Henline, Mason Case, Zachary Loar, Angelo Moreno 👏 Ashlynn Wilson – Masonry (13th) 👏 Plumbing Standouts: Bradley Miller (5th), Joseph Webb (6th), Hunter Hallock (8th) 🎨 Graphic Communications 🥉 River Vowell – T-Shirt Design 👏 Rachel Meadows – Pin Design (5th) 👩‍🍳 Hospitality & Culinary 👏 Anna El Klumpp – Customer Service (6th) 👏 Kristina Phillips – Baking & Pastry (13th) 👮 Law Enforcement 👏 Henry Dusseau-Bates – Criminal Justice (24th) 👏 A huge congratulations to all our competitors—you represented your programs and the LISD TECH Center with skill, dedication, and professionalism. We’re so proud of you! #SkillsUSA #LISDTECHCenter #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #LenaweeEducation

🎉 Congratulations to the 23 LISD TECH Center students who were honored at this week’s Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Pinning Ceremony! Held on campus April 15, the ceremony recognized the hard work, compassion, and commitment of students from across Lenawee County as they step into the healthcare field. Earlier this year, an additional 28 students from the Nursing Prep Program were celebrated at a similar event. We’re proud of each of these future healthcare professionals and all they’ve accomplished! #LISDTECH #LenaweeEducation #CareerReady

🎙️ A behind the scenes look... Jake Graf and Tina Livingston from the TECH Center stopped by the studio to chat with Dale Gaertner about our upcoming Career Exploration Camps! Be sure to stay tuned — we’ll be sharing when you can catch their interview later this month so you can get all the details before registration opens! These two are going to crush it on air — you won’t want to miss it! #TECHCenter #CareerExplorationCamps #WLENRadio #SummerOpportunities #HandsOnLearning #LenaweeEducation

From finger paints to future-ready—Mr. Graf and Mr. Walentowski have gone from baby steps to big impact! Whether it’s helping students find their path, supporting staff, or keeping our programs thriving, these two lead with purpose and passion every day. We appreciate you more than a snow day in exam week. Happy National Assistant Principals Week! #throwbackphoto #APWeek25 #LenaweeISD

📸 Sunday Rewind Time! 🕰️ Throwing it back to the early 2000s with this classic snapshot from drafting/CAD! 💻✏️ Check out these three students deep in design mode — anyone recognize this trio? 👀

✨ Celebrating Excellence at LISD TECH Center! On April 3, we proudly inducted a remarkable group of students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in not one, but TWO ceremonies—AM & PM—because of the incredible turnout! New members were welcomed, seniors were honored, and families celebrated over refreshments. These students represent the best in career & technical education, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🙌 #LISDTECHCenter #NTHS #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #CTE

🚨 Mark your calendars! Our Reverse Job Fair is happening on April 17th! We’re excited to give a big shoutout to the amazing businesses already registered to connect with top talent from the LISD TECH Center. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our local business community—and there’s still time to get involved! 👉 Want to showcase your company and connect with skilled, career-ready students? Register now at www.lisd.us/rjf

🕰️ Sunday Rewind! Back in the 1970s, when the TECH Center was still known as Vo-Tech, health programs were already making a big impact! 🩺 Check out this snapshot of two students putting their skills to the test. 👀 Do they look familiar?

Career-ready and college-bound—LISD TECH Center students always finish strong! 📜✅

LISD Tech Center Law Enforcement and Corrections class hosted the parents of Curt Orlowski. Curt was one of two persons killed by an intoxicated driver in 2014 on US23. Students heard a powerful message about loss, grief, and forgiveness. In addition, students had the opportunity to utilize pedal cars and impaired driving simulation goggles to demonstrate the effect of intoxicating substances.