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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.
Criminal Justice students from Wilson Talent Center spent the day exploring the Mid Michigan Police Academy and connecting with professionals at the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office—experiencing first-hand what it takes to serve and protect.
Fire hats, flashing lights, and friendly faces made for a memorable day at Heartwood School, where students had a hands-on opportunity to engage with real emergency vehicles in a supportive sensory learning environment.
Ingham ISD staff and principals from across the county kicked off the school year with a powerful day of learning and leadership at MSU—featuring words of wisdom from Coach Tom Izzo, networking opportunities, and a visit from Sparty himself.
Whether designing classroom activities or reflecting on the Bill of Rights, students at Wilson Talent Center took Constitution Day as an opportunity to think critically—and creatively—about civic life in America today.
In honor of the late Joe Dimmick, Wilson Talent Center students received a scholarship check from his son, Brian Dimmick, celebrating a successful fundraising event and strengthening real-world ties between education and the insurance industry.
BackPack Press is proud to introduce the UnPacked Podcast, a weekly series that breaks down the big issues in education with clarity and transparency. Featuring student voices and the “feet on the ground” perspectives of those working in schools every day, UnPacked explores how education impacts not just families, but entire communities.
With vision, grit, and sparks flying—three Ingham County students crafted more than just a sculpture. They built a legacy. Meet “Rose,” the life-sized welded horse galloping into the national spotlight at ArtPrize 2025.
How do you walk into a room and own it? That’s the question students at Wilson Talent Center are answering through Boss Mode Boot Camp—a hands-on series designed to help them show up, speak up, and shine in any professional setting.
From classroom prep to city excursions, students from the Wilson Talent Center spent two unforgettable weeks at Wayne State University exploring what it means to be an educator—and a leader.
With a theme focused on the power of asking “What If?”, the 2025–26 school year launched with messages of possibility, perseverance, and partnership—from keynote speakers to inspiring educators across the region.
