Hemlock Public School District - Innovate, Collaborate, Educate

Collaboration is at the heart of our innovative education here at Hemlock Public School District. It's more than a value; it's the very essence of who we are. From classrooms and community projects to business partnerships and civic service, collaboration fuels our success and strengthens our bonds. Together, we nurture our strong roots and bolster our bright future. #BetterTogether #CoreValues #HemlockStrong #Since1863

Let's roll back the wheels of time for this week's #ThrowBackThursday 🚌 Check out these dapper bus drivers from 1960. 📷 Recognize any of these friendly faces? Kneeling L to R: J. Hingston, A. Smith, G. Wilt, N. Wardin, R. Turner, P. Dungey, D. Frost. Standing L to R: R. Pangborn, T. Murphy, W. Yahn, R. Frederick, E. Voorheis, A. Beyersdorf Jr., F. Bell, K. Schell, H. Wilsey #Huskietastic #TBT #HemlockStrong #Since1863 #HuskiesOf1960

Exciting News | Today, at the Michigan School Business Officials annual event, Anna Wamack and Wendy Anderson received an honorable mention for the Meridian Award of Excellence. Additionally, Anna Wamack was officially named the Business Official of the Year 2024. Congratulations to both on their well-deserved accolades! #MSBO2024 #ExcellenceInBusiness #HemlockStrong

#PULLTHESLED Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the incredible executive assistant, Lela Gronski! We deeply appreciate your unwavering support for our school and community. Your dedication, meticulous care, and kindness truly make a significant impact. We're always amazed at your skill in managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining poise and professionalism. Your eye for detail and relentless pursuit of excellence are absolutely commendable. You're a vital member of our team, and we cannot express enough gratitude for everything you do. Your efforts are recognized and valued, and we feel fortunate to have you with us. Today and every day, we celebrate you, Lela! #huskietastic #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #Appreciation #TeamWork #SchoolCommunity

Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes of our school district - the secretaries, assistants, and administrative staff who keep the wheels turning smoothly behind the scenes across campus. Your dedication, organization, and support keep our school community thriving. 🌸 Thank you for all you do to make every day #Huskietastic. #HemlockHuskies #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #HemlockStrong

#WednesdayWisdom #DoingTheImpossible #HemlockStrong

It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 🚌 Let's give a big shoutout to the #huskietastic heroes of our mornings and afternoons who, rain or shine, safely transport our most precious cargo to and from school. Thank you, drivers, for your dedication and care. We appreciate you! #HemlockHuskies #SchoolBusHeroes #HemlockStrong

The Hemlock Board of Education recognizes Anna Wamack at their April regular meeting for being the 2024 Michigan School Business Official of the year for the State of Michigan. We're so proud of you! #WTG #PullTheSled #HemlockHuskies

It's #TeacherFeatureTuesday and today we're featuring the kind-hearted Karrah Chludil, a teacher to our little Huskies in Young 5’s here at our Hemlock Elementary School. We wanted you to get to know Mrs. Chludil a little better, so here are some fun facts about her: • Her favorite subject in school was English, and she enjoyed both reading and writing. • If she won the lottery and decided to give up her position at HPSD, she would become a school decorator and classroom assistant. She says she'd have the best decorated school out there! • When she was a kid, she wanted to be a paramedic. Now she feels she'd be the worst paramedic as she does not like "anything gross or related to nursing". • Her favorite animal? After going to the Toledo zoo, orangutans are her favorite animal. In fact, they even like to watch them on the live zoo cameras in her classroom. • We asked her how she thinks her students would remember her, and she said, "I think that my students will remember our fun celebrations, including all of the U of M days that we celebrate. Go Blue!" We’re so thrilled to have you in our Huskie Pack, Mrs. Chludil! #Huskietastic #Since1863 #HPSDPackLeader #HemlockStrong #HemlockHuskies

At one of their recent meetings, the Hemlock Public School District Board of Education honored Irene Sensabaugh as one of the newest graduates of Dale Carnegie's Skills for Success leadership course. Congratulations, Irene! You help us #PullTheSled. #HemlockHuskies #AlwaysGrowing #Since1863

🌎 Happy Earth Day, Huskie pack. Let's celebrate our beautiful planet and commit to making a difference today and every day. Here are 5 ways you can make a difference: 🔄 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Take a step towards sustainability by minimizing waste and giving items a second life whenever possible. 🌱 Plant a Tree: Join the effort to combat climate change by planting native trees that benefit our local ecosystem. 💧 Conserve Water: Be mindful of your water usage at home and school, and fix any leaks to help conserve this precious resource. 🚶‍♀️ Use Alternative Transportation: Walk, bike, or carpool whenever possible to reduce emissions and promote cleaner air. 🌞 Go Green with Energy: Opt for energy-efficient appliances, switch to LED light bulbs, and explore renewable energy options to reduce your carbon footprint. Together, let's nurture and protect our planet for future generations! #HemlockStrong #Since1863 #EarthDay

Today, on Volunteer Recognition Day, we want to express our deep gratitude to the backbone of our community: our volunteers. From the classroom to the field, and behind the scenes, your dedication makes our district shine. Whether you're a student, parent, coach, or community member, your contributions help shape the Hemlock experience. Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and mission of innovation, collaboration, and education. Together, we are #HemlockStrong. “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” 💙 Elizabeth Andrew #VolunteerRecognitionDay #HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether

Ms. Engelhart's 2nd grade class has been front and center for the exciting construction of the new K.C. Ling gym. 🚧 Check out these fun progress photos from their window - the transformation from October to now is incredible. #HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #AlwaysGrowing #Since1863

We're introducing #FeelGoodFriday with a sweet tale of teamwork and kindness within our Hemlock family. ✨ Mid downpour on Wednesday, a high school student dashed to K.C. Ling for baseball practice, only to lose a cleat along the way. Despite retracing his steps, the cleat was nowhere to be found. But here's where the magic of our community shines. By Thursday morning, a kind soul had found the cleat and delivered it to the Middle School office. What happened next? In a heartwarming display of teamwork, our incredible staff - from custodians to secretaries, even our school nurse and resource advocate - sprang into action. Within a matter of minutes, they ensured the cleat found its way back to the high school office, snugly back in its owner's baseball bag, just in time for the game that day. That's the spirit of #HemlockStrong. ✨ Want to share a feel good story? In an effort to collectively celebrate and share the good stuff happening right under our noses, we want you to tell us something good! Whether it's excellent service from a local business, a simple act of kindness from a neighbor, a sweet moment between friends or a servant-hearted student making a difference...we want to hear about it. Share your story here: https://forms.gle/3Mu1XQD53FzrtjaG8 #HemlockHuskie #BetterTogether #Since1863

This week's #StaffSpotlight is on the notable Noreen Zastrow, our Dean of Students at Hemlock Middle School for the past 5 years. We want you to get to know Mrs. Zastow a little better, so here are some fun facts you may not know about her: • She loves to make charcuterie boards for gatherings, and enjoys canning. Some of her favorite things to can are asparagus, salsa, jam, candied jalapeños and BBQ sauce. • As a child, her family and extended family called her "Reenie". • Ireland and Scotland are on her travel bucket list. • She wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. • If she won the lottery and decided to give up her position at HPSD, she'd work for their family business. • We asked her what our Huskie pack might be surprised to find out about her, and she shared that she's the youngest of 7 seven children, and grew up on a dairy farm in McBain, Michigan. We’re grateful you’re part of the Huskie Pack, Mrs. Zastrow. Thank you for all you do for our incredible students at Hemlock Middle School. #PackLeaders #Huskietastic #BetterTogether #Since1863

🥁 The Hemlock Band Spring fundraising event is just around the corner. For more information about their Craft Show, please visit their event page: https://fb.me/e/8xGqOQ2Fk. 🚧 If you plan to attend, please pay attention to this parking guide as we will also be hosting our 2nd Annual Senior Citizen Brunch at the Middle School at the same time. #HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether #AlwaysGrowing

It's a bird! it's a plane! No, it's Principal Gensch... duct taped to a wall! The Sail Into Reading read-a-thon has concluded, and our elementary students and their sponsors certainly rocked it out. 📚 Thank you to all the donors who helped raise over $14,000, and in doing so, helped temporarily adhere Principal Gensch to the wall, and a giant congratulations to our students who garnered an impressive 34,147 minutes of reading. Way to #PullTheSled, Huskies. #HemlockHuskies #ReadingMonth #LiteracyHeroes #Huskietastic

It's #ThrowBackThursday, and today we're taking a trip down memory lane to these freshmen, caught mid-chew, cheesing it up for the camera. 📷 Recognize a Huskie? Tag them and share a memory. #Huskietastic #TBT #HuskiesOf1996 #HemlockStrong #HemlockHuskies

The Hemlock Board of Education recently honored Mike Huston for his invaluable role in the Business Partnership between Hemlock Public School District, Hemlock SemiConductor, and DuPont. Mike's dedication and efforts in bridging our school district with these esteemed organizations have been instrumental in creating unique learning opportunities and resources for our students. His vision and commitment are shaping a brighter future for our community's young minds. A heartfelt thank you to Mike Huston for being a pillar of collaboration and progress. Your work is making a real difference. #HemlockInnovation #BusinessPartnership #HemlockStrong #EducationalExcellence #HemlockHuskies

☕ You're invited to join us for Coffee with Don + Anna 🍩 Come and learn how school finances and taxes work, and how the non-homestead millage renewal is essential to the health and vitality of our school district. When: Wednesday morning, May 8th or Wednesday evening, June 12th. Location: The Administration Offices in the South wing of the High School. #KnowledgeIsPower #HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether