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Cheboygan Area Schools Community Newsletter
From the Office of the Superintendent
Week of August 4–8, 2025


Good Sunday Evening,

Welcome to August! As we approach the start of a new school year, many exciting things are happening across our district. Thank you for staying connected and engaged with Cheboygan Area Schools. Here's what you need to know this week:


K–6 Summer Jumpstart Academy

Dates: August 5–8 and August 12–15
Our Summer Jumpstart Academy is filling up quickly! This program offers targeted academic support in reading and math, using student assessment data to meet individual needs. It's also a great way to help young learners ease back into a school routine.

  • Location:

    • Grades K–1: East Elementary (ELE)

    • Grades 2–6: Intermediate School (INT)

  • Schedule:

    • Breakfast: 8:00 AM

    • Learning Activities: Morning sessions focused on reading and math

    • Lunch: 11:30 AM

    • Pickup: 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Contacts for Enrollment:

If you haven’t registered your child yet, we encourage you to do so on Monday!


This Week’s Highlights

Monday, August 4

  • K–6 Summer Jumpstart Academy Begins – 8:00 AM to Noon

  • Superintendent Walkthroughs:

    • ELE: 10:00 AM

    • INT: 11:00 AM

  • Building Principal Meeting – 1:00 PM (Lunch at 12:30, Board Room)

    • Topics include:

      • Thrun Student Handbook review

      • Truancy checklist update

      • EMC start-up plans

      • Additional planning items

Tuesday, August 5

  • Custodial Appreciation Cookout – 11:30 AM (HS Courtyard)

    • Food provided by Food Service

    • We'll eat in the cafeteria or outside (weather permitting)

    • Principals, please be prepared to share a few words recognizing your custodial team’s outstanding summer work!

August 6–7 (Wednesday–Thursday)

  • COPESD Superintendent Retreat

    • I’ll be off-site with area superintendents and Jamie Huber

    • Please be prepared to provide classroom readiness updates upon my return

Wednesday, August 7

  • Kids Day at the Fair – 10:00 AM

    • A fun opportunity to serve and connect with our community

Thursday, August 8

  • Tennis Court Project Bid Opening – 11:00 AM (Board Room)

  • Potential Principal Meeting – 1:00 PM

    • Location TBD (Board Room or possibly… the boat!)


Project Updates

  • Track Replacement Project

    • Approved by the School Board on July 17

    • Construction begins this summer

    • Final rubber surface to be added in summer 2026

    • Full completion: Fall 2026

    • Practices will be allowed, but we may not host meets in Spring 2026

  • Tennis & Pickleball Courts

    • Interested bidders should contact Steve Fleming: flemings@chebschools.com

    • Bid Opening: Friday, August 8 at 11:00 AM (Board Room)

    • Renovations planned for late summer/early fall 2025

  • East Elementary Renovation / Inverness Project

    • Bid documents available September 4

    • Contractor walkthrough: September 11 at 1:00 PM (East Elementary)

    • Bid Opening: October 2

    • Construction to begin Spring 2026


PreK Enrollment – Spots Are Nearly Full

We are close to full enrollment in our new PreK program. If you have not yet submitted an application, we encourage you to do so right away. We are forming a waiting list that may support expansion next year.

  • Current enrollment: Two sections of 16 students (32 total)

  • Anticipated expansion: One or two additional sections for the 2026–2027 school year

  • To apply, visit the COPESD PreK Portal


Kindergarten Camp

Dates: August 18–22
This camp helps incoming Kindergarten students transition smoothly into school with a focus on confidence, connection, and comfort.


Important Dates to Remember

  • August 11

    • Jumpstart Academy (Week 2)

    • Fall Athletics Begin

  • August 12

    • Policy Review Meeting – 10:00 AM

    • Admin CPI Refresher – 8:00 AM @ COPESD

  • August 14

    • AI CAS Team Training – 9:00 AM @ COPESD

    • Athletic Committee Meeting – 6:30 PM

  • August 16

    • Football Black & Orange Scrimmage – 10:15 AM

  • August 18–19

    • Summer Curriculum Camp for Teachers

  • August 19

    • Curriculum Committee Meeting – 8:30 AM

    • Finance Committee Meeting – 10:00 AM

  • August 22

    • Cabinet Meeting – 1:00 PM

  • August 25

    • BOE Meeting – 6:30 PM

    • New Teacher Orientation (led by Deanna, with principal support)

  • August 26

    • District Welcome Back @ INT Cafeteria

      • Breakfast: 7:30 AM

      • Program: 8:15 AM

      • Return to Buildings: 11:30 AM

  • August 27

    • Teacher Professional Development Day

  • August 28–29

    • Teachers Off – Enjoy the long weekend!

  • August 29

    • First Football Game – Home vs. Sault Ste. Marie

  • September 2

    • First Day of School for Students


Quote of the Week

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”
William Arthur Ward


Wishing you continued rest, productivity, and a little more summer fun as we prepare for an exciting year ahead.

Spencer S. Byrd
Superintendent
Cheboygan Area Schools