Early Education staff are wearing BLUE for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month. To learn more visit Prevent Child Abuse America
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The Parent Advisory Committee and Branch ISD appreciate your commitment to promoting and fostering inclusive environments where all students feel welcomed.
Stay informed with upcoming events, helpful parent tips, and links to ongoing PAC initiatives. Be sure to check it out and stay connected with all the great work happening in our community.
April is OT Month!
Thank you to our Occupational Therapy team for helping students develop independence and confidence.
From comedy acts to beautiful singing performances, engaging voice-overs, and a stunning display of student artwork, every moment was filled with joy and inspiration. We laughed and we cried as each act showed not only talent, but courage, individuality, and hard work.
We are so proud of our amazing students at Waldron Learning Center for stepping into the spotlight and sharing their gifts with us. Thank you to everyone who supported and made this event so special!
Our amazing staff showed their stuff when they jumped right into the fun during our talent show with a hilarious synchronized swimmers act...no pool required! From perfectly “choreographed” moves to laugh-out-loud moments, they brought so much joy and energy to everyone watching.
It’s moments like these that remind us how special our team is. Not just for all they do every day, but for the fun, laughter, and heart they bring to our school.
We couldn’t have asked for a better performance. Thank you for all your hard work and for making it UNFORGETABLE!
We’ve had some very special visitors at Waldron Learning Center this March for Reading Month!
Our students have been enjoying stories read by wonderful members of our community, including guests from the Coldwater Police Department. Their time, kindness, and enthusiasm have made reading even more exciting and meaningful for our students.
Thank you to everyone who has come in to share a love of reading with us! We truly appreciate your support and connection with our school. Moments like these make a lasting impact!
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Congratulations to Our 2025 Teacher of the Year – Cheryl Covell! 🎉
The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of honoring an educator whose impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
For more than 16 years at the Branch Area Careers Center, and over 16 years in Career and Technical Education overall, Cheryl Covell has dedicated her career to preparing students for meaningful and successful careers in healthcare. To Cheryl, teaching isn’t just a job, it’s truly a calling.
Under her leadership, the Health Professions program has grown from just two staff members to five instructors, now serving nearly 100 students each year. She also played a key role in launching new programs, including Medical Assisting and Health Professions Hybrid, helping build them from the ground up.
Cheryl has built strong partnerships with healthcare providers throughout the region, ensuring students receive real-world, hands-on clinical experiences. Even during the challenges of COVID-19, she stepped up becoming a CNA trainer and working with community partners to ensure every student had the opportunity to succeed.
Her students graduate not only with knowledge, but with confidence, professionalism, and the experience needed to thrive in healthcare careers. Many have gone on to become doctors, nurses, EMTs, radiology technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Beyond the classroom, Cheryl also owns and operates CPR Michigan, providing CPR and First Aid training to businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofits across lower Michigan — strengthening safety and preparedness throughout our communities.
Through her leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment, Cheryl Covell continues to make a lasting impact on students, healthcare, and the entire Branch County community.
👏 Please join us in congratulating and thanking Cheryl Covell, our 2025 Teacher of the Year!
Cheryl proved to be very informative, taking the time to update the members on the latest Hands-On Only CPR techniques as well as demonstrating some of the innovative training devices that have been developed over the past few years.
She demonstrated Hands-Only CPR techniques using a more modern manikin designed to assure trainees fully understood the techniques. The utilization of lights now immediately tell you if your hands are correctly placed and your compressions are strong enough to be effective. The utilization of light and sound are welcome upgrades for trainees who are often unsure that they are doing things correctly.
Cheryl also directed us to a short Utube video that she highly recommended. It’s 3 minutes that could save your life.
Please watch……Elizabeth Banks in “Just A Little Heart Attack”
The Branch ISD Making a Difference Awards nomination remains open until March 20th. There's still time to recognize school staff, volunteers or students who are making a positive impact in our schools and community.
Kenzie attended the Michigan FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Lansing last week and was elected by representatives accross the state to serve as a State Vice President for the 2025/2026 school year. By stepping into this leadership role, she will represent Branch Area Careers Center and Coldwater High School at the state level.
We are proud of Kenzie for taking on this challenge and representing our programs so well!
High-quality early learning shapes children’s trajectories long after preschool ends. New research from the National Head Start Association examines how Head Start helps avoid preventable special education placements by addressing developmental, health, and social-emotional needs before children enter kindergarten. For more information including the Executive Brief click HERE
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