Reality Store is in full swing at Bullock Creek High School!

This interactive “Game of Life” gives students a firsthand look at what it takes to manage finances and make real-world decisions. Prior to the event, students work with Career Staff to select a career of interest and learn about the education needed for that path. Today, they’re visiting stations—such as housing, taxes, student loans, and food—to make choices that shape their simulated lifestyle.

Each decision is tracked in a spreadsheet to see if their career can support the life they envision. Thank you to all the community volunteers and professionals who make this experience possible by guiding students through these real-world scenarios.

#realitystore #careerandtechnicaleducation #cte #mcesabettertogether
3 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School
Reality Store at Bullock Creek High School

Join us today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 415 Jerome Street in Midland for the ETH Staffing Job Fair! Don’t miss your chance to learn about rewarding career opportunities and connect with our team. We are immediately hiring, so be sure to bring your resume!
#mcesabettertogether #jobfair #nowhiring

3 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
ETH Staffing Fall Job Fair

Please note that due to construction at the Sugnet site, the MCESA administration offices have temporarily moved. The offices of the superintendent, business/finance, career and technical education, great start readiness program, human resources and special education are now located at our building at 32 S. Homer Road in Midland until further notice.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 989-631-5890. Thank you for your patience as we work through these final phases of construction. We are excited to see you back at the Sugnet site for the completion of the project!

3 months ago, MCESA Communications
MCESA administration offices move
As a reminder, there is no school for MCESA students on Monday, October 6, 2025. Enjoy your weekend!
3 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
No School Monday, October 6, 2025
🍂 Fall into a new career! 🍂

We are immediately hiring paraprofessionals, CNA paraprofessionals and substitute teachers.

Join us at the ETH fall job fair to learn more about these rewarding opportunities to support students and make a difference every day!

📅 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9
📍 415 Jerome St., Midland

Don't forget to bring your resume!

#NowHiring #JobFair #mcesabettertogether
3 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
Fall job fair immediately hiring Oct 9 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Students in MCESA’s Post Secondary program build workplace knowledge and hands-on experience through local job sites. Special Education Supervisor Jennie Coston captured this photo during a visit to our job site partner, Sanford Food Center, where she saw one of our students hard at work!
If you are interested in becoming a business partner, contact Jennie at jcoston@midlandesa.org or 989-631-5890, ext. 2140. #mcesabettertogether
3 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
Sanford Food Center Job Site Partner
Immediate job opening! Our early childhood classroom at the Coleman Family Center is looking for a caring and dedicated team member to join our team.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and want to be a part of a supportive environment, reach out to us today! #mcesabettertogether #nowhiring
3 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
We are hiring paraeducator Coleman Early Childhood Classroom
The autumn edition of our Better Together Magazine is here! 🍂🍁 Flip through the digital version of the magazine for all of the latest stories and celebrations as we welcomed the 2025-2026 school year. #mcesabettertogether https://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=852928
3 months ago, Krystal Kozuch

There are currently 41 organizations on site and ready to meet with students at Dow High School for Career Search 2025! This collaborative event between our Career and Technical Education (CTE) department and the local school districts provides 10th grade students the opportunity to explore career and education paths. During the event, students are able to meet with representatives from the various businesses, organizations, post-secondary training institutions and CTE programs on hand. There will be two more Career Search events at other local school districts this fall.
#mcesabettertogether

4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
Career Search at Dow High
Career Search at Dow High
Career Search at Dow High
We are hiring! If you are interested in joining our team, we have a new job posting available for a Behavioral Support Paraeducator. All job postings along with information on how to apply may be found at www.midlandesa.org
4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
We are hiring Behavioral Support Paraeducator
Recently the Great Start to Quality Central Resource Center team from Midland County ESA hosted Donna Wade, Senior Director of Programs at the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. The purpose was twofold, the CRC team spent time in conversations with Donna about what is working well and what areas could be improved upon in Great Start to Quality. Thank you, Donna, for taking the time to listen and ask questions with the CRC team.

The second was visiting a couple of great programs in Midland County. Donna and a few of the team members had the pleasure of visiting home provider, Heather Pohl, owner-operator of HoneyBee’s Daycare. Heather shared her passion for caring for young children and their families. Thank you, Heather, for your warm hospitality!

The CRC team enjoyed visiting the childcare and preschool classrooms at Longview Early Childhood Center, with time to explore the playground as well. A big thank you to the Longview staff for the incredible work you do to support children and families! Your dedication to providing high-quality care is evident, especially in your recent recognition as Demonstrating Quality from Great Start to Quality.

#mcesabettertogether
4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
Visit at Longview
Longview Classroom
Visit at Longview
CRC

‼️ Save the dates ‼️ Our Great Start Collaborative team is co-hosting these two family-friendly events in collaboration with Early Head Start and Head Start. You won't want to miss them!

4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
Be Your Child's Ringleader Event Flyer
Chalk Walk Event Flyer

A number of MCESA student and staff pieces were spotted at Public Arts Midland's "How Does Your Garden Grow?" community art installation! The garden will remain in bloom at Grove Park through the last few weeks of summer. 🌻 #mcesabettertogether

4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
MCESA Art for Public Arts Midland Garden
MCESA Art for Public Arts Midland Garden
MCESA Art for Public Arts Midland Garden
MCESA Art for Public Arts Midland Garden
MCESA Art for Public Arts Midland Garden
MCESA Art for Public Arts Midland Garden
MCESA Art for Public Arts Midland Garden
MCESA Art for Public Arts Midland Garden
MCESA team members joined the United Way of Midland County in kicking off their annual campaign by volunteering in a community kit build at Dow Diamond this morning!
Together, we helped assemble more than 1,000 kits that will make a positive impact right here in Midland County including at MCESA. We're proud to be a United Way partner and support their mission in bringing our community together to improve lives. #mcesabettertogether #unitedwayofmidlandcounty #midlandmi #campaignkickoff
4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
MCESA team members at united way campaign kick off
MCESA team members at united way campaign kick off
MCESA kit build at United Way kick off
MCESA team members at united way campaign kick off
MCESA team members at united way campaign kick off
MCESA team members at united way campaign kick off
MCESA team members at united way campaign kick off
MCESA team members at united way campaign kick off

​Throughout the remodel of the MCESA Sugnet School, we have received a number of questions regarding the hallway mosaic and whether it would remain intact within the building. A proud staple of the Sugnet School since 1976, the mosaic was crafted by Sugnet students at that time. We are excited to share that this feature has been carefully incorporated into the remodel of the building and is a prominent feature of our post secondary wing! Included are photos of the mosaic from the post secondary renovation as well as the plaque that was saved by the construction team from Three Rivers that explains its history–truly highlighting the past and present here at Sugnet! #flashbackfriday #midlandmihistory #renovation #mcesabettertogether

4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
MCESA Past and Present Mosaic
MCESA Mosaic in renovation
Post Secondary Mosaic
MCESA Mosaic Plaque
Rewarding job opportunity!
Our early childhood classroom at the Coleman Family Center is looking to hire a paraeducator. Join our team and be a part of a caring, supportive environment that makes a difference in the lives of students! #nowhiring #mcesabettertogether
4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
Now Hiring Paraeducator at Coleman Early Childhood Classroom
Nikki Sprague with Great Start Collaborative and Stefanie Shook with the Great Start to Quality Central Resource Center are at Project Community Connect today! Stop out to see them and learn about the resources Midland County has to offer! The event runs until 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 3701 Jefferson Avenue in Midland. #mcesabettertogether
4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
Project Community Connect
First day of school for some of our preschool friends at Longview Early Childhood Center. We are all so excited to see what this year holds! ✏️📚🖍🎒
4 months ago, Justina Moreno
Child playing in sensory.
Children playing.
Child playing.
Child playing.
Green and Red Choices
Sensory table play.
Children playing.
This beautiful quilt was created by MCESA team member Rick Steinbacher and his wife, using old MCESA tshirts contributed by our teachers over the years. Each square represents a moment in time, a tradition, and the dedication of those who make our organization so special. 🫶#mcesabettertogether
4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
MCESA tshirt quilt
As a reminder, MCESA programs will be closed on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. We will see everyone back in class on Tuesday, September 2. Have a great weekend! 😎
4 months ago, Krystal Kozuch
Midland County ESA Closed August 29 and September 1 for Labor Day