Please see the notice regarding asbestos abatement at the Sugnet Site. Abatement is scheduled to begin the week of January 27, 2025.
Midland County ESA programs will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to extremely cold temperatures. Stay safe!
MCESA Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Erin Rey visited the 1st grade class at Bullock Creek Elementary last Friday to talk to students about inclusion. Mrs. Rey explained that her students often use communication devices and how those work. This was a great way to collaborate and teach the joy of inclusion. #mcesabettertogether
Midland County ESA programs will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to forecasted cold and wind chill temperatures. Stay safe and warm.
We have some Detroit Lions fans at MCESA! A number of students and staff are gearing up for the Detroit Lions playoff game tomorrow by wearing their apparel for playoff teams spirit day. Go Lions! 🦁
While we celebrated the ribbon cutting and opening of the addition to our Sugnet School on Monday, construction work continues! Phase two of construction at Sugnet began this week in the Post Secondary wing. All Post Secondary classrooms are currently in the process of being renovated. The main entrance at Sugnet is still accessible during this time. #mcesabettertogether
Meridian Public Schools is on a two-hour delay this morning, January 13, 2025. Due to the delay, there will be no morning ECSE classes in Meridian today.
As a reminder, we will have a ribbon cutting and tour of the new addition to the Sugnet School at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 13. We hope to see you there! #mcesabettertogether
We are hiring paraeducators and CNA paraeducators! To apply, contact Bridgett at bpetsnick@midlandesa.org or 989-631-5892, ext. 2125.
Walk-in interviews for paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, and CNAs are happening now until 2:30 p.m. at ETH Staffing! Visit us at 415 Jerome Street in Midland.
New year, new job! If you are interested in working at MCESA as a paraprofessional, substitute teacher, or CNA, join us at the ETH job fair on Thursday, January 2 any time between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Sending you wishes for a joyful new year ahead! Happy 2025!
Superintendent Searles had the opportunity to share his insights on the importance of preschool at the October 10 MAISA Early Childhood Summit. Listen in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBr5fl1586o
Mr. Leibfritz took his class to the new smoothie and juice bar in downtown Midland, Craft Juice Company, for some health education, smoothies, and pressed juices. This is a great example of community-based instruction (CBI) as the students in Mr. Leibfritz's class are learning about health through working out at the community center and making better food choices. #mcesabettertogether
MCESA will be closed for winter break December 21 through January 5. We will return on Monday, January 6, 2025. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break. Happy Holidays! ❄️
Save the date! We are excited to welcome you to a ribbon cutting and tour of the addition to our Sugnet School at 3 p.m. on January 13, 2025. This new, state-of-the-art facility represents a significant commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for our students and fostering a supportive environment that reinforces their importance to our community.
See you on January 13! #mcesabettertogether
The MCESA Board of Education recognized Post Secondary/TRAILS job site partners, Pizza Baker and CASE Systems at last night's board of education meeting. Special Education Supervisor Jennie Coston noted that these two business partners have gone above and beyond, and that students are learning many skills from working onsite that cannot be replicated. We are thankful for their partnership! #mcesabettertogether
Last week, Ms. Kendra visited the Post Secondary/TRAILS students for a sing along that everyone enjoyed! #mcesabettertogether
🎉Congratulations to MCESA Teacher Jordan Wolschlager who was nominated and recognized as an Extraordinary Educator in the Midland Daily News! 🍎 Jordan teaches at Siebert Elementary and was nominated by a parent who said: "Ms. Jordan has made my son want to learn and encourages all of her students to reach their full potential."
Congratulations, Jordan, and thank you for all you do!
Visit the link below to read the full nomination. https://www.ourmidland.com/extraordinaryeducator/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHNMHxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUFLinEKEIMJJfUGqZ9nrQ9pp2ob9bJsLmIurhE9qQ6F_YDRqgOAqyy4aQ_aem_srkBOcrixKVeyX7M_6hAhw#/rounds/1/gallery/470148925/
This past weekend, two MCESA parents bumped into each other at Saginaw Valley State University's graduation! MCESA Pupil Accounting and Medicaid Coordinator Andrea Ehrmantraut (Morgan) and Special Education Supervisor Marianne Durocher (Isabella) both celebrated the graduation of their daughters from the SVSU nursing program. Both Isabella and Morgan also completed a clinical rotation at MCESA, working with MCESA's Registered Nurse Karen Zissler. We wish them all the best! #mcesabettertogether
