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Fit For Life 5K is a Big Success
Cloudy skies couldn’t keep the runners and walkers away this past Saturday. The 7th Annual Fit for Life 5K Run/Walk featured a record setting numbers of participants.
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Early On Program Receives Special Recognition
The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency’s Early On program received a Partnership Award at the Community Action Hearts and Hands Celebration on April 20 at The Silo in Allegan.
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The Robots are Coming
The EV3 LEGO Robotics Challenge and Coding Showcase is an opportunity for youth who have been studying robotics and/or coding to demonstrate their learning, celebrate accomplishments, and interact with others who share similar interests.
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ACATEC Programs to Present at State CTE Event
For the fifth year in a row an ACATEC program has been chosen to present at the annual state Career and Technical Education (CTE) Showcase in Lansing.
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Four Allegan County Schools on MDE Reward School List
Congratulations to the staff, students and parents of Pine Trails Elementary in Allegan, Sycamore Elementary in Hopkins, Cooper Elementary in Plainwell, and R.J. Steeby Elementary in Wayland.
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Using Pennies to Fight Poverty
The ACTAEC Penny War took on some added significance by helping fight hunger and poverty. Proceeds from the event were used to purchase farm animals through Heifer International.
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Tech Center Students Excel at National Conference
Three Plainwell students who attended Allegan Tech Center’s Teacher Education program this past school year have received medals at a conference in San Diego, California.
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AAESA Staff Member Appointed to National Position
Jennifer Haase, Special Education Bookkeeper and Medicaid Coordinator for AAESA, has been named Treasurer for the National Alliance for Medicaid in Education, Inc.
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Musical Act Gemini to Perform at Hillside
Gemini, twin brother musicians Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits, will be performing at Hillside Learning and Behavior Center on May 4th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
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New Certificate Option Announced at Early College Allegan County
Students in Allegan County will be able to attain a Pre-Apprentice/Certificate from Lake Michigan College in Machine Tool Technology.
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AAESA Superintendent Announces Retirement
Allegan Area Educational Service Agency Superintendent Mark Dobias has announced his retirement, effective September 30, 2016.
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AAESA Superintendent Named Education Professional of the Year
The Allegan Chamber of Commerce has named Allegan Area Educational Service Agency Superintendent Mark Dobias the Education Professional of the Year for 2015.
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Fighting Lead with Literacy
Allegan County launches an initiative to help Flint children suffering from the effects of lead exposure. During the month of February new books are being collected for delivery to the children affected by the water crisis.
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Tech Center Health Students Heading to California
Michigan Health Occupations Students of America’s (HOSA) state leadership conference was held in April 2015 at the Grand Traverse Resort hosting a record 2,200 register participants from around the state.
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AAESA Board Passes Resolution in Support of Proposal 1
At Monday's meeting the AAESA Board of Education passed a resolution against School Aid Fund transfer to higher education and in support of Proposal 1.
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LMC Introduces Certified Nurse Aide Program at Allegan Tech Center
Demand for Certified Nurse Aides is skyrocketing and Lake Michigan College’s Workforce Training Institute is trying to prepare graduates to keep up with local job growth.
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New Partnership to Offer Free College to Allegan County Students
Early College/Allegan County (ECAC) is set to start this fall with up to 50 students.
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Early Childhood Education Brochures Available
Early Childhood is an essential time for children to learn as this is when the foundation of learning is cemented for the rest of their lives. Two new brochures provide helpful information to parents.
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ArtPrize has an AAESA Connection
Gail Conlan,a Physical Therapist at AAESA, is part of a group artists called W.H.A.T., Women Having Art Together, that have an entry in this year's ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids.
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AAESA Board Member Passes Away
AAESA Board Member Linda Roerig passed away on Saturday afternoon. Linda was diagnosed with cancer about two years ago and had undergone treatment including radiation and chemo.
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French Voyager re-enactors to set up camp at Hillside
Travel back to the 1750’s with the French Voyagers at Hillside Learning and Behavior Center in Allegan. A French Fur Trader encampment will be set up in the grass behind the school on Friday, August 8.
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STEM Education in the Workplace
Recently a group of Allegan County educators and AAESA staff had an opportunity to tour a local manufacturer and see how STEM education translates to the workplace.
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Summer GSRP Fun is in Full Swing
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is cranking up the summertime fun for preschoolers in Allegan and Fennville. Summer preschool spots are still open.
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AAESA Wins National Video Award
A video presentation about ACATEC has received an Honorable Mention award from the National School Public Relations Association.
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Non-Traditional Career Day at ACATEC
Middle school boys and girls had a chance to examine careers not normally associated with their respective genders.
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