We concluded Educator Appreciation Week with our Celebration of Learning. There was cake, a video honoring staff members, awards, a barbecue, and plenty of camaraderie. Congratulations to the entire Allegan Area ESA staff on a successful 2022-23 school year. #beboldandthrive
We really appreciate our educators that go above and beyond. Helping celebrate their students, and Educator Appreciation Week, here is the Hillside PBIS team rocking it out at today's Shining Stars talent show.
The 12th Annual Allegan Area ESA 5K Walk/Run takes place in two weeks on Saturday, May 20. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Tech Center parking lot. Follow the link to register.
https://givegrove.com/aaesa5kevent
Former @DetroitLions offensive lineman Tony Semple spent some time at Hillside today talking about his career and reading to the students.
Hillside is raising money to help support horseback riding at Renew Therapeutic Riding Center next school year.
Here is a link or use the QR code below.
All items will be shipped right to your house! Thank you for your support!
This week the House and Senate passed their versions of the Fiscal Year 2024 school aid budget. I am pleased to announce that I am excited about these recommended numbers. These recommendations are historic in size, scope, and potential impact on the students and families served by Allegan Area ESA.
Some of the key recommendations include:
Historic funding for special education
Increased Early Literacy funding
Groundbreaking changes to Great Start Readiness Program services and funding
Including ISDs (like Allegan Area ESA) eligible for mental health and safety funding
Increased funding to support the well-being of students and staff
I am grateful to the subcommittees, led by former teachers, for their excellent work. I thank our area legislators for continuing to put our students first and placing a priority on their education and well-being. Thus, supporting our vision to "Ensure every learner, school, and community thrives".
I look forward to working together with our legislators to ensure future academic success for all students.
Yours in Education,
William Brown
Allegan Area ESA Superintendent
Ongoing construction at Hillside Learning Center. We are building a new covered bus loading/unloading area on the west side of the building.
On Administrative Professionals Day we honor all of your hard work.
Braden was caught SOARing by being respectful! This weeks staff winner was Donna H.
Join us for the 2023 Shining Stars Showcase on Thursday, May 11th at the Allegan Performing Arts Center. We will be celebrating the many talents of Hillside students. The show starts at 12:30 p.m. with a reception to follow in the lobby.
