Hemlock Public School District - Innovate, Collaborate, Educate

Michigan sure knows how to put on a beautiful fall show. 🍂 We're soaking up every bit of sunshine and fresh air while we can. Our Huskies love their time outdoors, connecting with friends, laughing, playing, and building important life skills along the way. Sometimes the best learning happens between the classroom and the playground.

Grateful for these beautiful days and all the little moments that make them special.

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Sometimes the sweetest things have nothing to do with the sugar.

A HUGE thank you to Sarah Baird and her family for surprising our Hemlock staff with some delicious treats and, more importantly, a heartfelt message of kindness, encouragement, and support.

In a world where negativity can sometimes get more attention than the good happening around us, gestures like this are a wonderful reminder of what makes Hemlock special.

Behind every classroom, every school bus, every lunch served, and every opportunity we create for students are people who genuinely care about kids. Knowing our community sees and appreciates their work means more than you might imagine.

Sarah and family, thank you for taking the time to spread a little kindness and a whole lot of sweetness. You made some people smile today, and that matters!

Good people. Kind hearts. Great community. That's Hemlock.

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#TeacherFeature | This week, we’re heading to fifth grade to meet Karlie Dixon, a teacher who loves seeing her students grow in confidence, tackle challenges and discover what they’re capable of!

• School days | Karlie graduated from John Glenn High School in Bay City and went on to Saginaw Valley State University.

• Favorite subject | Social Studies! Karlie has always loved exploring history and imagining what life was like hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Now she gets to share that curiosity with her own students!

• What inspired her to teach | Karlie originally planned to become a nurse, but after having children, she discovered how much she loved creating hands-on learning activities and watching little minds grow. Her late father-in-law saw it, too, telling her, “You need to be a teacher. There is no doubt about it!” Sometimes, the people who know us best see our calling before we do.

• A skill she'd love to master | Music! Karlie says music brings her peace, changes her mood and connects people in ways words sometimes can't. She'd love to create music that brings others that same comfort and joy.

• What makes teaching special | Those little “aha!” moments when something finally clicks, and students realize they can do something they once thought was difficult. Watching their confidence grow along the way makes it all worthwhile.

We’re glad Karlie followed her heart into the classroom and is helping our Huskies discover just how much they can do!

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Way #98 to Pulll the Sled Together
101 Ways to Be Positively Involved in Hemlock Public School District

One Huskie can make a difference.
A whole pack can make an impact.

"If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together."

Every day, our students, staff, families, and community show us the power of teamwork. When we collaborate, support one another, and pull together, there's no limit to what we can accomplish.

Better together. Always.

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Our 8th grade Spanish 1 students have been learning about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Latin American tradition celebrated November 1–2 to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.

Under the guidance of Ms. Grace Lyon, students brought their learning to life with some incredible projects, and they went all out! We love seeing our Huskies explore new cultures, get creative, and share what they've learned. 🇲🇽

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Leadership is serious work...but that doesn't mean leaders have to take themselves too seriously.

Around here, you'll usually find our leaders wearing a lot of hats (and yes, plenty of coats, too). Every now and then, though, someone decides another leader's coat looks like a good fit—for no reason other than to get a laugh.

Because here's the thing: schools are built on relationships. And laughter has a way of bringing people together.

Here's one of our favorites—Lela. The wisdom she shares. The organization that keeps us all moving. The creativity she brings to every project. Her quick wit. And her feisty sense of humor that reminds us every day that joy belongs in the workplace.

She may be the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, but around here, we just think she's plain cool.

Thanks for keeping us laughing - and in line, Lela.
We wouldn't want it any other way. 🧥✨

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📚 No school this morning, Huskies!

Monday, November 2, is a professional development day for our teachers as they continue learning and collaborating to support our students. We’ll look forward to welcoming our Huskies back tomorrow.

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Two proposals. Two different purposes. Zero increase in current school millage rates. Both November proposals continue our investment in Hemlock at existing millage rates. Here’s what each one does. The non-homestead renewal keeps our schools running. Under Michigan’s Proposal A funding system, this local millage provides part of our base per-pupil foundation allowance. Districts like Hemlock must secure voter approval to collect that local share and receive their full foundation funding. This is existing funding. No new or additional operating money. It helps maintain current operations and staffing—keeping the lights on, buses moving, and teachers and support staff serving students. Without renewal, Hemlock would receive nearly $3 million less annually. Qualifying primary residences are exempt from this operating millage. The bond supports our buildings and grounds, safety, technology, and infrastructure. It addresses classroom space and other capital needs. Bond dollars cannot pay salaries, benefits, or everyday operating expenses. Our Board has done the work to bring forward proposals that address current needs while keeping school millage rates level. The millage increase? Zero. Zilch. Do your part: become an informed voter. Go beyond the scroll, understand both questions, and make your decision with the facts. Learn more: https://www.hemlockps.com/o/district/page/election November 3. Your community. Your schools. Your vote. #StayClassyHemlock

Well, life is like a box of chocolates. And apparently, so is Facebook. 😂🍫

Our favorite Huskie, Hutch, has traded his newsroom desk for a park bench, a box of chocolates, and a little homespun wisdom.

You never quite know what you're going to get when you open that comment section. Some sweet, some a little nutty, and occasionally something that leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

But here's the thing. Being kind doesn't require everyone to think alike, vote alike, or agree on everything.

Sometimes it just means remembering that the person sitting next to you is a neighbor, a friend, or someone who cares about this community just as much as you do.

And as Hutch might remind us, you don't have to agree with someone to treat them with respect.

Because at the end of the day, we're all sharing the same box of chocolates.

And remember, our kids are watching how the adults behave.

That's all Hutch has to say about that. 😉

#StayClassyHemlock

Some see a pile of LEGO bricks.
We see engineers in the making.

STEM is about more than building something that works. It’s about wondering what if?… trying something… watching it fall apart… and trying again.

That’s how innovation happens.

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Scientists have identified this expression as...

The Principal Stare.

Side effects include suddenly remembering the whole truth. 😂

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🎭 A New Stage. A Special Night. A Moment Years in the Making.

Some moments are too special to miss. And this is one of them.

On Friday, November 6th, Hemlock Public School District will celebrate the grand opening of our beautiful Performing Arts Center, and we want YOU to be part of it!

This isn't just about opening the doors to a new building. It's about opening doors of opportunity for our students, celebrating what's possible when a community comes together, and beginning a new chapter in Hemlock's story.

And what better way to celebrate than with a little mystery, a lot of laughter, and our talented Hemlock High School students taking the stage for the very first production, Murder at Aunt Agatha's!

Here's the plan for opening night:

• 6:00 PM | Doors open
• 6:50 PM | Official ribbon cutting
• 7:00 PM | The curtain rises on Murder at Aunt Agatha's

We invite you, your family, your friends, and our entire community to be part of this special night.

Come see what we've built together. Come celebrate our students. Come experience the excitement of opening night and help us fill this incredible new space with the people it was built for.

Years from now, we'll look back and remember the very first night the lights came up and the curtain opened.

We would love for you to be able to say, "I was there!"

Let's make November 6th a night to remember, Hemlock!

🎟️ Reserved seating: $11 (plus service fee of $1.30 per ticket)

Get your tickets here: https://www.hemlockps.com/o/district/page/events-tickets-copy


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🍂 Don’t forget to fall back ⏰

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow, November 1, so remember to set your clocks back one hour tonight. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Huskies!

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Good things come in small packages.
Big passion does, too. 🎾

Height was never listed as a prerequisite for great coaching—and we’re pretty sure our girls’ tennis coach would have ignored that requirement anyway.

Dean brings heart, energy, knowledge and enough passion to fill an entire tennis court.

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🎃 Wishing our Huskie community a fun and safe Halloween!

We hope your night is filled with laughter, treats, and maybe a friendly scare or two. 👻

Enjoy the long weekend! There’s no school on Monday as our staff gathers for professional development. We’ll see you back in class on Tuesday, November 3.

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Our littlest Huskies are building bright futures, one block at a time. 🧱 From big imaginations to little hands hard at work, there's no limit to what these young learners can create when they learn through play.

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The halls were filled with excitement, the costumes were ready, and the smiles said it all!

Our elementary students took part in their annual Halloween Parade, showing off everything from spooky creatures and superheroes to princesses, storybook characters, and plenty of creative costumes in between.

Teachers joined in the Halloween fun and our youngest Huskies had the chance to share a little bit of their Halloween spirit with everyone watching.

It's moments like these that make an elementary school community so special. A little creativity, a lot of laughter, and memories our students will carry long after the costumes are put away.

A big thank-you to our staff, families, and everyone who helped make the day so much fun!

Happy Halloween, Huskies!
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They probably won't remember the worksheet.

Twenty years from now, most students won't remember what they learned on a random Tuesday in seventh grade.

They probably won't remember the vocabulary quiz, the homework assignment, or even what chapter they were reading.

But they'll remember how school felt.

They'll remember the teacher who greeted them with a smile. The principal who wasn't afraid to look a little ridiculous. The staff who dressed up, laughed with them, high-fived them in the hallway, and made school a place they wanted to be.

Because joy isn't a distraction from learning. It's often what makes learning possible.

When students know they are cared for, when they feel safe, when they laugh, belong, and connect with the adults around them, something special happens. School becomes more than a building. It becomes a place filled with memories.

So yes... there will always be lessons to teach, standards to meet, and tests to take.

But there should also be inflatable sharks, giant dogs, fighter pilots, hallway laughs, and adults willing to embrace a little silliness if it means creating a moment a child will never forget.

The curriculum matters. Relationships matter more. And when you can combine both with a little fun... that's where the magic happens.

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