We’re celebrating March is Reading Month at MCESA! Today, Superintendent Searles visited MCESA's Nature Preschool Classroom at Chippewa Nature Center for story time and had the opportunity to see MCESA Speech-Language Pathologist Lexi Umlor at work, helping students grow their communication skills.

#MCESABetterTogether #MarchisReadingMonth
about 16 hours ago, Krystal Kozuch
Superintendent Searles Reading Story to Students
Superintendent Searles Reading Story to Students
Lexi Umlor Student Activity
Lexi Umlor Speech Language Pathologist in Classroom
Lexi Umlor Speech Pathologist
MCESA was grateful for the opportunity to attend Coleman School District's FFA Agriscience Awards Banquet last evening.

CTE Coordinator Jenny Leslie shared how meaningful it was to see students recognized for their accomplishments.

Congratulations to all of the students on their success!

#CTE #CareerandTechnicalEducation
about 21 hours ago, Krystal Kozuch
FFA Awards at Coleman
Local artist and MCESA parent Rocky Maldonado hosted an art class for post secondary students yesterday, where they could create original paintings. This class is the first in a series being offered for post secondary students to explore their creative side!

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2 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Post Secondary Art Class
Post Secondary Art Class
Post Secondary Art Class
Post Secondary Art Class
We are lucky to have such a wonderful team at MCESA! Happy St. Patrick’s Day from some of our crew at Longview Early Childhood Center and the administration offices. 🍀

#MCESABetterTogether
3 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Longview St. Patrick's Day Photo
Administration Offices St. Patrick's Day
Today our Sugnet site is full of collaboration and learning! MCESA educators and partners from local districts are taking part in professional development sessions including Ukeru training as well as pain management & implicit bias training.

#ProfessionalDevelopment #MCESABetterTogether
7 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Professional Development at Sugnet
Professional Development at Sugnet
Professional Development at Sugnet
Professional Development at Sugnet
Professional Development at Sugnet
Snowy Sugnet Site
Snowy Sugnet Site
Our CTE team is at Coleman Community Schools today working with 8th and 11th grade students for the final Reality Store of the 2025-2026 school year! Through this hands-on experience, students get a glimpse of what it takes to manage finances and make important life choices.

Thank you to our volunteers from Case Systems, Michigan Works, Midland Community Corrections, Dow, Greater Michigan Construction Academy, Members First Credit Union, and Wildfire Credit Union for helping make this learning experience possible.

#CareerReady #CTE #RealityStore #MCESABetterTogether
8 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Coleman Reality Store
Coleman Reality Store
It's a fun and busy Friday for our CTE team! They are spending the day at Bullock Creek Middle School to bring Reality Store to students.

Students are getting a hands-on look at real-life budgeting and decision-making as they explore careers and make choices about housing, transportation, childcare, and more. It’s a fun and meaningful way to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.

A huge thank you to our volunteers from Dow, Case Systems, MBS International Airport, Members First Credit Union, Wildfire Credit Union, Horizon Bank, Journeys Coffeehouse, and the Midland Police Department for helping make this experience possible for our students!

#CareerandTechnicalEducation #CTE #MCESABetterTogether
14 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Reality Store at Bullock Creek Middle School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek Middle School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek Middle School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek Middle School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek Middle School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek Middle School
Shoutout to our February 2026 Better Together honorees! These team members were recognized by their coworkers for their teamwork, collaboration, and commitment to one another. The full list for February is available to view here: https://aptg.co/D6SSB5
14 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Better Together Recognition February 2026
MCESA’s Early Childhood & Family Services Department is representing us well this week at the MiAEYC Conference in Grand Rapids! We’re proud to have our team learning, collaborating, and bringing back new ideas to support young learners and families.

#MCESABetterTogether
14 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Early Childhood Department at MiAEYC Conference
We're hiring three additional full-time paraeducators! Interested in joining our team and making an impact? Give us a call!

#JoinOurTeam #NowHiring #MCESABetterTogether
15 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Paraeducators Post
We're hiring one full-time and two part-time paraeducators to help support our students at Longview Early Childhood Center! If you’re passionate about helping students learn, grow, and thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Check out the posting below for complete details.

We’re also looking for flexible day-to-day substitute staff who are willing to step in and support our classrooms as needed. Your flexibility truly makes a positive impact for our students and staff.

Ready to join our team or want to learn more? Reach out today!
#NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #MCESABetterTogether
16 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
We Are Hiring Paraeducators
Our Midland County Great Start Collaborative Team is here to remind you about the upcoming Family Coalition Monthly Meetings!
Parents and guardians are a child’s first and most influential teachers, and your voice truly matters!
Join us for our Family Coalition Meeting, where parents and caregivers come together to:
✅ Share input that guides the Great Start Collaborative
✅ Learn about the importance of early childhood
✅ Access resources and support for raising young children
✅ Connect with other families and community partners
Together, we support Michigan’s early childhood priorities:
👶 Children born healthy
🌱 Children healthy, thriving, and on track from birth to age 8
🎒 Children ready to succeed when they enter school
📖 Children reading proficiently by the end of third grade
✨ Your perspective is essential in shaping a brighter future for kids!
Please make sure to RSVP for food/childcare: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeGuExFsZpcPe.../viewform
16 days ago, MCESA Communications

On February 20th, the Regional Preschool Partnership put on two amazing trainings about how to use art for social emotional regulation and the importance of math and exploring math concepts in fun ways!
In these Professional Learning Communities, GSRP teachers share their knowledge and expertise with each other, and what the topics are. Check out all the hands on learning they got to do!

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17 days ago, Justina Moreno
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In honor of February as Random Acts of Kindness Month, we asked our team to share what they love and appreciate ​a​bout each department/area of service across MCESA, and their responses did not disappoint!

From dedication and teamwork to compassion and collaboration, here’s what they had to say about the incredible people they work alongside every day.​..

Every department plays a vital role, and we’re thankful for the collaboration we’re creating together.

#RandomActsOfKindness #​M​CESABetterTogether #PSW26

21 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
What we love about itinerants
What we love about Maintenance
What we love about paraeducators
What we love about school nurses
What we love about teachers
What we love about Longview
What we love about admin
This week, we’re excited to stand alongside schools, districts, educators, and families across the nation as we celebrate Public Schools Week 2026!

Public schools make a difference every single day, and so do the incredible educators behind them.

Shout out an educator who has made an impact in your life or in our community. We’d love to hear your story!

#PSW26 #MCESABetterTogether
24 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Public Schools Week 2026
Come out today, February 24 at 6:15 p.m. for a unified basketball game at Midland High School!

MCESA students will team up with Midland High students for a fun, inclusive game that celebrates teamwork and school spirit.

We hope to see you there!
24 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Unified Basketball Game
The Midland County Health and Human Services Council invites you to join them and learn about the collaborative efforts underway to promote healthy living, improve access to nutritious food within the Midland community, and more. All are welcome to attend on March 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
28 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
HHSC Community Update

Reality Store is at Meridian Public Schools today! This event, which is a part of the MCESA Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department, is a simulated “Game of Life” experience where students explore what it takes to live the lifestyle they envision for themselves.

Students work with career staff ahead of the event to identify a career of interest, learn about education requirements, and calculate a monthly salary. At the event, they visit a variety of stations to make real-world financial choices that range from housing and transportation to everyday expenses.

A huge THANK YOU to our awesome volunteers who helped make today's event possible: Case Systems, Mercantile Bank, Wildfire Credit Union, Michigan Works!, Dow, Midland Community Corrections, Fisher Contracting, Modern Realty, ITH Staffing, Horizon Bank, and Bob LoFiego. Your time and support help students connect education to real life in meaningful ways.

#MCESABetterTogether #CareerandTechnicalEducation #RealityStore

29 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Reality Store at Meridian
Reality Store at Meridian
Reality Store at Meridian
A friendly reminder regarding the upcoming days off for students...this Friday, Feb. 20 is a half day, and Monday, Feb. 23 there is no school.
30 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
February Reminders
🤒 Returning to School After Illness 🤒
Your child can return when:
✅ Fever-free for 24 hours
✅ Symptoms improving
✅ Ready to participate

Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
30 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Healthy Kids, Happy Classrooms Strive for Fewer Than 5