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Celebrate joyful moments of collaboration, inclusion, and community across our schools. From heartwarming highlights to everyday wins, BELONGING is where good news thrives and every voice matters.
Wilson Talent Center Construction Trades instructor Jerry Johnson received the 2026 Workforce Development Advocate Award from the Home Builders Association of Michigan, recognizing his dedication to preparing students for careers in the skilled trades.
Spartan Project SEARCH interns are gaining valuable workplace experience across Michigan State University, developing practical skills, building confidence, and strengthening connections as they prepare for competitive employment.
Two Wilson Talent Center students earned 35th place out of 294 international teams in the CSCTF 2026: Total Warfare cybersecurity competition, demonstrating their skills in just their second capture the flag challenge.
Ingham ISD continued its annual Veterans Day Reverse Parade tradition, welcoming veterans and community members for a celebration featuring patriotic displays, opportunities to learn, and heartfelt expressions of gratitude.
Wilson Talent Center students explored opportunities beyond high school during the 2026 Fall Rep Day, connecting with representatives from colleges, the military and local businesses. The event provided students with valuable information, professional connections and insights to help them make informed decisions about their futures.
Students and staff at Heartwood School and Wilson Talent Center embraced the Halloween spirit with celebrations that brought their school communities together. From trick-or-treating and dancing to a student-led door decorating contest, the festivities highlighted creativity, connection and school spirit across Ingham ISD.
Wilson Talent Center's Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics students are putting their technical skills and problem-solving abilities to the test in CyberPatriot 19, a national youth cybersecurity competition that challenges students to identify vulnerabilities, secure virtual systems and think like IT professionals.
Wilson Talent Center students explored careers in the energy industry during Lansing Board of Water & Light's Careers in Energy Week. Through facility tours, hands-on demonstrations and conversations with professionals, students discovered how their classroom skills connect to careers in technology, engineering, operations and more.
Inspired by the teachers who shaped her own journey, Missy Lilje found her calling in education. Today, she brings that same passion and dedication to students in Heartwood School's SXI Transition Classroom.
Preschool helps young learners build confidence, independence and healthy habits through everyday experiences. From family-style meals to opportunities for social interaction, students practice important life skills in a caring environment.






