Chelsea District Schools
Chelsea School District Board of Education Selects Next Superintendent
By Crystal Hayduk Mike Kapolka, former Chelsea High School principal, will be Chelsea School District’s next superintendent beginning Aug. 1. On July 14, following the second round of interviews, which included the presentation of a 90-day plan, the board of … Read more
Chelsea School District Superintendent Announces Retirement
By Crystal Hayduk Dr. Julie Helber, superintendent of the Chelsea School District (CSD), announced her plans to retire effective Aug. 1 at the board of education meeting on May 23. Helber made the announcement at the close of her review … Read more
Students Reflect on Music Conference Experience
By Crystal Hayduk Note: This story is a follow-up to the announcement of Chelsea School District music students performing in Grand Rapids. Related story here. Eight Chelsea School District students participated in the 17th annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand … Read more
Spring Count Shows Chelsea School District Retaining Students
By Crystal Hayduk As the COVID-19 pandemic completes its second year, student enrollment numbers in the Chelsea School District (CSD) appear to be stable on Feb. 9, the mandated Spring Count Day. The numbers are unofficial until the audit … Read more
Community Group Plans to Show Support for Chelsea Teachers
By Shawn Personke A group of Chelsea residents are working together to show support for Chelsea School District teachers by providing $10 gift cards from Zou Zou’s Cafe. Katie Ramos Rogers came up with the idea after reading a post … Read more
Band Directors Step to the Music They Hear
By Crystal Hayduk As Alison Roberts conducted the Chelsea High School (CHS) Marching Band at Ford Field on Nov. 26, she felt a rush of pride in her students. “We’ve been on a journey to establish norms,” said Roberts, band … Read more