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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.

New School Safety Teams Aim to Prevent Violence Before It Happens

Michigan schools, including those supported by Ingham ISD, are rolling out Behavioral Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) Teams. These new safety teams are designed to identify and address concerning behaviors early—keeping schools safe by preventing violence before it occurs.

Family Engagement: The Key to Student Success

When schools and families work together, students thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally. Michigan education leaders, including Ingham ISD’s Dr. Sandee Donald, are shining a spotlight on the power of authentic family engagement and its role in improving student outcomes.

Building a National Skills Currency

A new federal partnership is revolutionizing how students connect education to employment. By creating a shared “skills currency,” the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor are making it easier for learners to showcase their competencies and find pathways to meaningful careers.

Back-to-School Success: Healthy Habits, Smart Routines, and a Smooth Start

As the first bell of the new year approaches, families can do more than shop for supplies—building healthy routines, fueling minds and bodies, and easing into schedules can help students shine from day one.

Turning Headlines into Heartlines

From earned media tips to campaign collaboration, Michigan school communicators took the national stage at NSPRA 2025 to show how public schools can reach hearts and headlines alike.

Polished and Professional

Hands-on learning never looked so good! Students in grades 6–8 got an inside look at the beauty industry this week—from facials to flawless manicures.

Lights, Camera, Creativity

From editing soundtracks to designing logos, students at Wilson Talent Center’s summer camp got hands-on with digital storytelling tools—and had a blast doing it.

WTC Students Take Flight for National SkillsUSA Competition

Wilson Talent Center students are headed to Atlanta to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference—bringing their talent, teamwork, and Ingham pride to the national level!

Future Healthcare Workers in the Making

From CPR to infection control, Wilson Talent Center’s Healthcare Heroes camp gave students an exciting week of skills, smiles, and inspiration.

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When Ava crossed the graduation stage at East Lansing High School, she was met with a familiar face—WTC Welding Technology Assistant Craig Barnes, who had the honor of presenting her diploma.