Cheboygan Area Schools – Sunday Soup Newsletter
Week of December 1, 2025
Welcome Back! I hope you had a good break and had a chance to recharge your batteries. Taking a “brain break” is essential, and it is healthy to rest and unplug when the opportunity arises.
As we move into December, we have just three weeks, 15 school days, until Winter Break. This also means we are nearing the end of the second quarter, nearing final exams, and the end of the semester, marking the halfway point of the school year.
My challenge to you for the next 15 days is to focus on your attendance. One of the strongest predictors of student success is simply showing up. If you are present every day, give your best effort, and stay engaged in class, the rewards, including stronger grades, will be a result of those daily choices.
Let’s finish the semester strong, together.
Looking Forward to December… Ho, Ho, Ho
· 1 – COPESD Superintendent Meeting @ 10:00 AM
· 2 – Monthly BP Only Meeting @ 9:00 AM + Food Service Director
· 2 – COPESD CTE Steering Committee Meeting @ 1:00 PM
· 3 – Bus Driver Christmas Meeting in the BR @ 9:15 AM (Donuts/Coffee)
· 3 – Zoom Meeting with SL @ 1:00 PM
· 3 – HS Staff Meeting in the Library @ 3:15 PM
· 5 – Administrator/BOE Christmas Party at Mulligan’s @ 5:00 PM
· 9 – Finance Committee Meeting @ 10:00 AM
· 9 – Negotiation Team Meeting @ 11:30 AM
· 9 – Policy Committee Meeting @ 2:00 PM
· 9 – Curriculum Committee Meeting @ 3:45 PM
· 9 – HS Gym Floor Dedication – Scott Hancock – After JV Game
· 10 – CIS Staff Meeting in the Library @ 3:15 PM
· 15 – Cabinet Meeting @ 1:00 PM
· 15 – BOE Meeting @ 6:30 PM
· 19 – Region 2 Meeting in Alpena @ 9:30 AM
· 22 – Winter Break Begins – Two Weeks
o Return to school Monday, January 5th
Friday Backpack Food Program: Reminder, our free Friday Backpack Food Program continues at every school in the district. These backpacks supply extra food for the weekend, and if you are interested in learning more or participating, don't hesitate to get in touch with your building principal. And, if you need additional assistance, please call 2-1-1 or visit www.211nemichigan.org
Quote of the Week: “It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes, or bags! Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” – The Grinch
CHIEF Challenge Coin
· C – Collaboration: Working together across teams, departments, and stakeholders.
· H – Honesty: Maintaining transparency and integrity in all decisions.
· I – Inspiration: Motivating staff and students to reach their full potential.
· E – Excellence: Striving for the highest standards of leadership and education.
· F – Fairness: Ensuring equitable treatment and decision-making for all.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to the success of Cheboygan Area Schools.
Spencer S. Byrd, Ed.S, CSBO, CAA
Superintendent
Cheboygan Area Schools