Cheboygan Area Schools are canceled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th.
This afternoon, the County issued an evacuation order for low-lying areas due to a levee breach in the Little Black River Watershed (not related to the Cheboygan Dam). Residents in the affected area should evacuate immediately and travel south of Cheboygan. Please leave a visible cloth on your door to indicate that you have evacuated, or call 911 if you require assistance. First responders are actively assisting with evacuations this evening and will continue into tomorrow.
FYI - All afterschool activities, clubs, and/or games and events are cancelled for today, April 14th, after school.
As you know, we are currently holding at Level 1 (“Ready”). If conditions escalate to Level 2 (“Set”), CAS will consult with the EOC to seek guidance on whether school should be held tomorrow. The next level beyond “Set” is Level 3 (“Evacuate”), so any movement to Level 2 will require careful consideration and likely a discussion regarding school for tomorrow. We will continue to keep you and others updated as more information becomes available.
In addition, please visit our website for the most recent information regarding the dam and/or the Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for the most up-to-date information:
https://www.chebschools.org/news
https://www.facebook.com/p/Cheboygan-County-Sheriffs-Office-100081259028439/
CAS has been in constant communication with the County Emergency Response Team today. Currently, there is no concern regarding dismissal, and the school day will continue as normal today. After school today, and into the early evening, we will continue to monitor the situation. The areas of concern are pictured, and we plan to follow the leadership and guidance of the EOC throughout this entire process.
For the most recent information, please refer to the Cheboygan County page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Cheboygan-County-100064894741671/
3:45 pm
East Elementary Groundbreaking!
440 Garfield Ave
Cheboygan
A big thank you to all of our “Safety PD Afternoon” presenters! We had a busy and productive afternoon, learned a great deal, and covered a wide range of important topics. Additionally, thank you to our faculty and staff for your attentiveness and engagement—both are greatly appreciated. Go Chiefs!
Join us as we celebrate an exciting new chapter for East Elementary! Thanks to the support of our community and the successful 2024 Referendum, we’re breaking ground on renovations that will enhance learning spaces and opportunities for our students for years to come.
📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026
⏰ 3:45 PM
📍 East Elementary School
This milestone marks the beginning of a transformation that reflects our shared commitment to students, staff, and the future of our district. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate this momentous occasion!
Again, I want to sincerely thank everyone who was out working alongside us today to help clear entryways at our schools. We truly appreciate the time and effort. It does not go unnoticed.
Unfortunately, despite those efforts, we were only able to make a small amount of progress and were not able to reach all entrances and/or all parking areas. In addition, a thick layer of ice lies beneath the snow, making both walking and driving conditions hazardous.
We have also been in communication with the Road Commission, and while they are working diligently to clear back roads, there is still significant work to be done.
Given the amount of snow and ice still needing to be addressed, and out of concern for the safety of our students, families, and staff, Cheboygan Area Schools will be closed again tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th.
We understand how challenging and disruptive this has been for families, and we appreciate your continued patience and support. Please stay safe and stay warm.
