Tech Center

Attention all Tech Center Seniors and 13th year, ECAC students! Our amazing MCAN Advisor, Ali Coffey, is offering a Summer Melt Program!

During the program, she can assist with things like:
*Finalizing your post-secondary plans
*Completing the FAFSA or FAFSA verification (if needed)
*Understanding your financial aid award letter
*Accessing and navigating your college portal
*Preparing for campus orientation and placement exams
*Purchasing books, technology, and other required materials
*Completing your promissory note and understanding your tuition bill
*Confirming housing, transportation, and meal plans

Summer Scholars Program Details
Dates: May 1 – June 26, 2026

Support Includes:
Two 15–30 minute 1:1 check-ins with me (virtual, in-person, phone, or text)
Additional check-ins if you need extra support

Check out our Adult CTE survey! Whether you have enrolled in one of our courses in the past or just want to give some feedback on future courses, please consider completing the survey.
Use this link :
https://forms.gle/t27Q43k31wSHCLcr8

Thank you!

Last week, at the MITES Automotive Competition near Detroit, MI, Daniel Doornhaag and Wyatt Dennany from Plainwell High School were there to compete! Mr. Jim Dennany, one of the Tech Center's Automotive teachers, was allowed to select only two students to represent the school. Daniel and Wyatt competed in the live competition that included nine stations that were timed at 10 minutes each. Wyatt placed 7th overall and was awarded 2 scholarships for a total of $3500, a trophy, and $100 Snap on Tool. Daniel tied for 10th place overall, but lost the tiebreaker, and was awarded a $1000 scholarship. It should be noted that these two first-year students were competing against mostly students in their second year of an automotive program.

Finish Strong! 🏁

May is here — the finish line is in sight! 🎓
Every day counts. Staying consistent now helps students end the year on top, academically and socially.

📚 Show up, stay engaged, and finish strong!
#BePresentBePowerful #AttendanceMatters #FinishStrong #EveryDayCounts

BUILDING TRADES 1 STUDENTS TAKE FIRST PLACE at the 2026 annual MITES competition. This competition is open to all Michigan school programs that want to participate in MTIES (Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society). For the competition, the teams are given plans, a bill of material, and their materials - ONLY the night before the competition! The competition runs 8:00am through 4:30pm. The student teams are given breaks and lunch, but they may not talk to their instructor(s) during the entire competition. They also may not have access to their cell phones. Throughout the day, the judges walk around soring teams on safety, teamwork, skills, building properly, etc. The students must wear a hard-hat, safety glasses, and work boots.
It is a long day for the students to plan, work together as a team, work safely, keep their area clean, and build per. the given plans.
The team of four students that took first place was made up of: Dillon Campbell (OHS), Michael Woollam (HHS), Sawyer Wedge (AHS), and Gavin Baugh (HHS). Proud Instructor of Building Trades 1 is Andy Bishop.
Great job, boys!! What an opportunity and honor!

Keep the Momentum Going! 🌞

Spring is in full swing, but learning doesn’t slow down! 🌷
Maintaining strong attendance habits now ensures students don’t fall behind before summer break.

💪 Every day of school is a step closer to success.
#StayConsistent #AttendanceMatters #SpringSuccess #BePresentBePowerful

Earth Day, Every Day — Attendance Edition! 🌎

This Earth Day, let’s take care of our world and our learning! 🌍
Small steps make a big impact — like walking, biking, or carpooling to school. Every effort helps you and the planet grow stronger! 🌱

🚶‍♀️🌳 Learn daily. Grow daily.
#EarthDayEveryDay #AttendanceMatters #SmallStepsBigImpact #BePresentBePowerful

Don’t Let Rainy Days Wash Away Learning! ☔

April showers bring May flowers — and strong attendance brings bright futures! 🌦️
Even on gloomy mornings, showing up makes a big difference. Pack that umbrella and head to class! 🌈

🌟 Rain or shine, every day counts.
#BePresentBePowerful #AttendanceMatters #RainOrShine #KeepShowingUp

📣 Calling All Educators!

Join Savi for a special Michigan K-12 Student Loan Webinar designed just for you!

📅 April 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM ET

Get a clear overview of federal student loans and learn practical steps you can take now to:
✔️ Lower your monthly payments
✔️ Explore loan forgiveness options
✔️ Reduce your total loan cost

Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your financial future!

👉 Register today by scanning the QR code or clicking the link in the flyer:

#MichiganEducators #K12 #StudentLoans #FinancialWellness #TeacherSupport

Spring into School! 🌷

The flowers aren’t the only things growing this spring — your learning is too! 🌱
Keep showing up every day to watch your knowledge, friendships, and confidence bloom. 🌼

📚 Every day in school helps you grow!
#SpringIntoSuccess #AttendanceMatters #BloomInSchool #BePresentBePowerful

We are offering our 3rd session of Manufacturing through our partnership with Southwest Goodwill Industries. Class starts next week. This is a free course that leads to a certificate, including the OSHA 10. Sign up with Erik today! See flyer for details.

Take the first steps towards a career in Health Care! During your time at the Tech Center, we will host a job fair where you can meet employers and showcase your newly acquired skills to be a Certified Nursing Assistant! This is our last session of the school year until late Summer/early Fall. See flyer for detailes.

Hatch Great Habits This Spring! 🐣

New season, new chances to build strong routines! 🕒
Getting to school on time helps you stay focused, confident, and ready to take on new challenges.

💡 Little habits today lead to big success tomorrow!
#HatchGoodHabits #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #BePresentBePowerful

🌷 Spring Into Learning! 🌷

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect season for growth — in the classroom and beyond! ☀️📚

Just like flowers need sunshine every day to bloom, students need consistent attendance to thrive. 🌼
✅ Keep routines steady
✅ Stay engaged through spring activities
✅ Reach out if your family needs attendance support

Let’s spring forward together and finish the school year strong! 💪🌸
#BePresentBePowerful #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #SpringIntoLearning #BloomWithAttendance

📣 Calling All Educators! Save the Date!

Join Savi for a special Michigan K-12 Student Loan Webinar designed just for you!

📅 April 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM ET

Get a clear overview of federal student loans and learn practical steps you can take now to:
✔️ Lower your monthly payments
✔️ Explore loan forgiveness options
✔️ Reduce your total loan cost

Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your financial future!

👉 Register today by scanning the QR code or clicking the link in the flyer:

#MichiganEducators #K12 #StudentLoans #FinancialWellness #TeacherSupport

Spring Welding, our last Welding session of the year, starts next week! Sign up today!

🍀 March Forward Together 🍀

March is the perfect time to build momentum and keep learning strong! Every day a student shows up, they strengthen routines, stay connected, and move closer to their goals. 📚✨ Let’s keep moving forward this March—because every day counts! 💚
#MarchForward #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #BePresentBePowerful #StrongerTogether

✨Attendance matters—and we’re all in this together!✨
When students attend school regularly, they build strong learning habits, stay connected with classmates, and set themselves up for success!
✅Collaboration & teamwork
✅Conflict resolution
✅Emotional regulation & self-management
✅Task completion
✅Finding a passion

Let’s work together to ensure your child is learning, growing, and thriving—every day matters!

Drumroll....
Summer Tech Camp for Middle School Students is now open for registration! If you have a current 6th, 7th, or 8th grader, this camp is for you! Visit www.allegantechcenter.org and follow the link for Summer Tech Camp for program descriptions and online enrollment link, or, use the QR code provided.
Cost: $45 individual or $60 for 2+ students in the same household.
Please call 269-512-7800 for any questions or also to enroll over the phone.