We are excited to share that the Fall 2026 edition of our Better Together Magazine is now available to view online! https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=870962&p=1&view=issueViewer
In this edition, we highlight the work of our post-secondary students, celebrate the start of a new school year, and recognize team members for reaching years of service milestones.
And of course, it is officially Walktober! It's a great opportunity to get moving, enjoy the new season, and connect with friends.
We hope you enjoy this edition of the magazine!
#MCESABetterTogether
We are hiring! MCESA is currently seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to join our team.
In this role, you'll provide speech and language services, assessments and support to students across Midland County while collaborating with families, educators and community partners.
A full job description is available at www.midlandesa.org/page/employment
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to hr@midlandesa.org.
#NowHiring #MCESABetterTogether
In this role, you'll provide speech and language services, assessments and support to students across Midland County while collaborating with families, educators and community partners.
A full job description is available at www.midlandesa.org/page/employment
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to hr@midlandesa.org.
#NowHiring #MCESABetterTogether
As a part of Neighboring Week, Midland Public Schools is hosting an event at the 2025-2026 student-built house at 2815 Shreeve Street this afternoon. Current and former Building Trades students invite the community to stop by the open house until 2 p.m. where they will have the opportunity to tour the home and learn about the program.
MCESA Career & Technical Education Director Grant Murschel stopped by and said the site is full of activity. What a great way to bring the community together and highlight student programs!
MCESA Career & Technical Education Director Grant Murschel stopped by and said the site is full of activity. What a great way to bring the community together and highlight student programs!
🌟 Celebrate Showing Up 🌟
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
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.
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
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.
MCESA is sharing this important reminder on behalf of ARCH Environmental Group. Animal waste left on the ground can wash harmful bacteria and parasites into storm drains and public waterways, affecting water quality and aquatic life.
Help protect our waterways by:
Bringing bags to collect pet waste wherever you go
Always disposing of pet waste in the trash
Never leaving bagged waste on the ground, in parks, or near storm drains
Avoiding composting or burying pet waste in your yard or garden
Enjoying wildlife from afar and avoiding feeding wild animals or birds
Small actions can make a big difference in keeping our waterways clean and healthy.
Help protect our waterways by:
Bringing bags to collect pet waste wherever you go
Always disposing of pet waste in the trash
Never leaving bagged waste on the ground, in parks, or near storm drains
Avoiding composting or burying pet waste in your yard or garden
Enjoying wildlife from afar and avoiding feeding wild animals or birds
Small actions can make a big difference in keeping our waterways clean and healthy.
Thank you to our friends at the Midland Center for the Arts for welcoming us to their performances of 9 to 5 this weekend as we celebrated Dolly Parton and helped to shine a spotlight on Imagination Library!
Along with our partners at United Way of Midland County, we are proud to help carry on Dolly's legacy through this program, which helps inspire a love of reading in children. It was amazing to hear stories from visitors who know someone enrolled in the program or who were themselves enrolled in Imagination Library as a child!
We are grateful to everyone who has helped make this program possible in our community.
You can learn more by visiting: https://www.midlandesa.org/page/the-imagination-library
#ImaginationLibrary #GiveLikeDolly
Along with our partners at United Way of Midland County, we are proud to help carry on Dolly's legacy through this program, which helps inspire a love of reading in children. It was amazing to hear stories from visitors who know someone enrolled in the program or who were themselves enrolled in Imagination Library as a child!
We are grateful to everyone who has helped make this program possible in our community.
You can learn more by visiting: https://www.midlandesa.org/page/the-imagination-library
#ImaginationLibrary #GiveLikeDolly
Today, 9/25, is Give Like Dolly Day, and we are proud to partner locally with United Way of Midland County on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Through Imagination Library, 1,200 children in Midland County are currently able to experience the joy of reading with books delivered directly to their mailboxes at no cost to their families. An additional 300 children are on the waitlist at this time.
You can support your local Imagination Library here: https://my.unitedwaymidland.org/p/2026-imagination-library/donate?fbclid=IwY2xjawUjNLVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUxiUW5FOUR1N3k3bW1GbjNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeB4F8ELKt7s71LFqeIfygBiYEaMusrAeesFLOhXlcqH_8in86l8OfcwsCSps_aem_Wv-Q9b6RtUvZoN6Y7lH8eg
We'll also be at the 9 to 5 performances at the Midland Center for the Arts this weekend! We hope to see you there.
#GiveLikeDolly
Through Imagination Library, 1,200 children in Midland County are currently able to experience the joy of reading with books delivered directly to their mailboxes at no cost to their families. An additional 300 children are on the waitlist at this time.
You can support your local Imagination Library here: https://my.unitedwaymidland.org/p/2026-imagination-library/donate?fbclid=IwY2xjawUjNLVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUxiUW5FOUR1N3k3bW1GbjNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeB4F8ELKt7s71LFqeIfygBiYEaMusrAeesFLOhXlcqH_8in86l8OfcwsCSps_aem_Wv-Q9b6RtUvZoN6Y7lH8eg
We'll also be at the 9 to 5 performances at the Midland Center for the Arts this weekend! We hope to see you there.
#GiveLikeDolly
Hello, fall! We're seeing a few early signs of the season around MCESA as the maple trees are beginning to change colors on the Sugnet property.
#FirstDayofFall
MCESA Occupational Therapist Heather Wright shared a fun look inside MCESA Teacher Abbie Fowler's classroom at Bullock Creek Elementary where students and staff were rocking their morning meeting today.
What a great way to start the day!
#MCESABetterTogether
What a great way to start the day!
#MCESABetterTogether
We have immediate job openings and are looking for you to join our team!
Our classrooms at Coleman Elementary, Meridian Elementary, and Meridian Early Childhood Center are looking for paraeducators who are ready to make a difference in the lives of students.
Coleman Elementary - Full-time Paraeducator
Meridian Elementary - Full-time Paraeducator
Meridian Early Childhood Center - Part-time Paraeducator (morning)
Looking for flexibility? No problem! We're always accepting substitute paraeducators, too!
If you're looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Bridgett Petsnick at 989-631-5892, ext. 2125 for available job openings.
#MCESABetterTogether #NowHiring
Our classrooms at Coleman Elementary, Meridian Elementary, and Meridian Early Childhood Center are looking for paraeducators who are ready to make a difference in the lives of students.
Coleman Elementary - Full-time Paraeducator
Meridian Elementary - Full-time Paraeducator
Meridian Early Childhood Center - Part-time Paraeducator (morning)
Looking for flexibility? No problem! We're always accepting substitute paraeducators, too!
If you're looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Bridgett Petsnick at 989-631-5892, ext. 2125 for available job openings.
#MCESABetterTogether #NowHiring
We would like to give a big shoutout to our tech and facilities teams who have been going above and beyond this week!
As our administration staff is beginning the move back into the Sugnet building, these crews have been hard at work making the transition possible and keeping everyone connected along the way. We appreciate all they've done to help make the move successful so far.
#MCESABetterTogether
🤒 Not Sure if They Should Stay Home? 🤒
If your child can participate in school activities, attending may be the best choice. When in doubt, contact your school—your attendance team can help.
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.
If your child can participate in school activities, attending may be the best choice. When in doubt, contact your school—your attendance team can help.
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.
Save the date! Neighboring Week is back at the end of this month, and we’re excited to once again partner with our friends at The Arc of Midland for this Neighboring Week event.
Join us for Fall into Fun from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on September 30 at the Midland Miracle Field, 225 E. Collins Street. We will be back with our annual fall bowling game, so be sure to stop by and enjoy the fun.
#MCESABetterTogether #NeighboringWeek
Join us for Fall into Fun from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on September 30 at the Midland Miracle Field, 225 E. Collins Street. We will be back with our annual fall bowling game, so be sure to stop by and enjoy the fun.
#MCESABetterTogether #NeighboringWeek
Sparking creativity at Sugnet! This fall-inspired artwork is now available at the Sugnet site in our post secondary wing for students and staff to enjoy and add their own creative touch.
Stop by, pick up a crayon, and help bring this masterpiece to life.
#MCESABetterTogether
Stop by, pick up a crayon, and help bring this masterpiece to life.
#MCESABetterTogether
🍎 Everyday Attendance Starts Now 🍎
Showing up every day early in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning.
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.
Showing up every day early in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning.
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.
As a reminder, MCESA programs will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. We will see everyone back in class on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
This year we are celebrating two employees who have been a part of the MCESA team for 25 years! Congratulations to Greg Crider and Shawnette Hoffman on this remarkable milestone. Thank you for the many years you have been an important part of the MCESA team and for all you have contributed along the way.
Join us in celebrating Greg and Shawnette!
#MCESABetterTogether #EmployeeRecognition
Join us in celebrating Greg and Shawnette!
#MCESABetterTogether #EmployeeRecognition
Please see a statement below from MCESA as we remember and honor Dolly Parton. Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, her generosity has touched the lives of numerous children in Midland County, helping foster a love of reading and giving young children the opportunity to build their own libraries at home.
https://www.midlandesa.org/page/the-imagination-library
As we kick off the 2026-2027 school year, MCESA has been proud to join fellow Region 5 education leaders in emphasizing the importance of student attendance and strong family-school connections.
Listen in as the Region 5 superintendents talk with WNEM TV5 about the importance of attendance and family engagement.
https://www.wnem.com/video/2026/08/13/education-matters-importance-student-attendance/
#StriveForFewerThanFive #StudentAttendance #FamilyEngagement #MCESABetterTogether
Listen in as the Region 5 superintendents talk with WNEM TV5 about the importance of attendance and family engagement.
https://www.wnem.com/video/2026/08/13/education-matters-importance-student-attendance/
#StriveForFewerThanFive #StudentAttendance #FamilyEngagement #MCESABetterTogether
Celebrating 20 years of service at MCESA this year is Amy Earley!
Thank you, Amy, for your years of dedication and being a valued part of the MCESA team. Join us in congratulating Amy on this outstanding milestone!
#MCESABetterTogether #EmployeeRecognition
Thank you, Amy, for your years of dedication and being a valued part of the MCESA team. Join us in congratulating Amy on this outstanding milestone!
#MCESABetterTogether #EmployeeRecognition
