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Chelsea School student arrested for threat toward Chelsea teacher

A 16-year-old Chelsea District School student from Waterloo Twp. was arrested early this morning by the Jackson County Sheriff’s office for threats of violence toward a teacher, according to police reports. Jackson County Sheriff Steve Rand reported that on Friday … Read more

Bus, car collide Tuesday morning, Dec. 18 at M-52 and Dewey

There was an accident involving one of the Chelsea District School buses and a car Tuesday morning, Dec. 18, at the corner of M-52 and Dewey. Chelsea Superintendent of Schools Andy Ingall said via e-mail that “the bus was turning … Read more

Global Marketplace donates $500 to Chelsea District Schools

The Chelsea District Schools received another donation from a local merchant Monday afternoon following the inaugural “Chelsea Gold” campaign begun by Mike Jackson of Vogel’s and Foster’s, and held during the “Black Friday” weekend. The Global Marketplace, a second merchant … Read more

Letter from the Superintendent of Schools

Andy Ingall, superintendent of the Chelsea District Schools, would like readers to know about pending bills in the state Legislature that would have devastating consequences for the schools. He is asking everyone to voice their opposition to these bills. Please … Read more

Chelsea School District welcomes to new staff members

Charlotte Yu and Catherine Kotlarek became the two newest Chelsea School District staff members Monday night when the Chelsea Board of Education unanimously voted to approve their contracts. Yu was hired as an elementary social worker and Kotlarek as an elementary … Read more

Senior Center annual Thanksgiving dinner a feast for 200

Reservations for 200, please. That’s the number of people who reserved a spot for lunch at the annual Thanksgiving meal at the Chelsea Area Senior Center Friday afternoon, which was sponsored by the Cole Family and the Chelsea School District. … Read more

Matthew Hagood hired as new building trades teacher

The Chelsea Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Matthew Hagood as the new building trades teacher for the district on Monday, Aug. 27. With the retirement of John Ruhlig, the open position was advertised both internally, within the … Read more

Chelsea School Board eliminates pay-to-participate fees

(Clarification: The Middle School parents are charged $50 but because of a scholarship, they pay $25.) The Chelsea Board of Education voted 4-1 to eliminate its pay-to-participate fees for school sports Monday night, Aug. 27 with two board members absent. … Read more