LCS Supt's Corner

On behalf of the Linden Community Schools, we want to thank everyone for a great 2022 and wish everyone a fantastic 2023.

LInden Community Schools is pleased to announce that Cheryl Thomas has been named Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

Brett Young, former Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment as accepted the position of Superintendent at Genesee Community Schools, starting Dec. 1, 2022.

Cheryl Thomas was originally hired as the Curriculum Director and held this position for three years, prior to becoming Principal at Central Elementary. During her tenure at Linden, Cheryl has been the Principal at Central Elementary, Hyatt Elementary, and now Linden Middle School. During our discussions, it was clear that Cheryl was the best candidate for the CIA position, and the best person for the district to be in that position.

For the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, Cheryl Thomas will hold the position of Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment with LMS Principal responsibilities. Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, Cheryl will be the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

This is a very exciting time for LCS, and we are extremely excited to have Cheryl on board and looking forward to the positive impact she will have on our district, our students, and our staff.

Beginning on January 3, 2023, the Linden Community Schools and the Linden Police Department have joined forces to place a School Resource Officer in Hyatt Elementary and Linden Elementary Schools. This Officer will split time between both schools during the school year.

The School Resource Officer (SRO) will collaborate with school administrators, faculty, students, and parents to ensure the schools are a safe place for students to learn. The SRO will be a part of the school community which they serve. It is our goal that the SRO becomes a dependable, appreciated member of the staff whom students, parents, and school staff can come to for advice, support, and safety. The Linden Police Department and Linden Community Schools want the SRO to be seen by our students as a positive role model who is there to help with day-to-day support and education during regular school hours, after school, and at off-campus school activities. The SRO will also act as a deterrent against crime and acts of violence. The SRO’s main responsibility is educating and protecting students and staff from threats of violence.

With help from the Linden Community Schools, the Linden Police Department conducted backgrounds and interviews for the position of School Resource Officer. It was determined based on the background and interviews that the Linden Police Department would hire Officer Jeremy Williams for the School Resource Officers position. Officer Williams comes to us from the Capital Region Airport Authority Police Department. Officer Williams has 19 years of law enforcement experience. Officer Williams believes it is a true honor to be chosen to be the School Resource Officer at Hyatt Elementary and Linden Elementary and he looks forward to building relationships with the students, parents, and school staff.

Monthly updates regarding the progress of the LCS Bond Program are posted on our Bond Information webpage.

Congrats @LindenSchools for winning the Level Up Rocket League Tournament hosted by @PistonsGT and @GoRivalGames ! The team has won a $1,000 cash prize to go toward their high school esports program.

Alex Ziccardi, Nick Miller and Max Montague competed in the Level Up Rocket League tournament this past week. The tournament is held by the MHSEL league and their partners, Motor City Rivals and Detroit Piston GT. The players swept through the tournament beating the top teams in the state: Divine Child, Anchor Bay, and Novi. The team won $1000 for the LHS ESports program. Alex, Nick and Max will play this winter and compete against some of the same teams in the MiHSEF league. Congratulations to Alex, Nick and Max!!

Continuous communication is a goal of the district and part of the district's Strategic Plan. Having a dedicated District Facebook Page and Twitter follow, @LIndenSchools, will allow Linden Community Schools to communicate news, event, and updates on a larger scale. Jump on board and "like" our social media pages.

During the month of December, the Linden Board of Education recognized several individuals and student groups. The LCS Board also took action on several items.

December 7, 2022 Board Meeting:

• Principal Darin Dreasky & Educator Dawn Yankley presented to the board 23 students who participate in the Peer to Peer Program at Linden High School. These students work with special education students mentoring, assisting students in various ways, providing academic support, creating friendships and much more.
• The board also heard from Principal Makaravage who presented on Linden Elementary.

December 14, 2022 Board Meeting:

• This was the last board meeting for Trustee Greg Durkac. Board President Luck presented him with a certificate for his dedication to LCS and appreciation for his service on the board.
• Linden Middle School SOAR students were recognized for their student leadership, being role models, and who are examples of good behavior & academic excellence.
• The board also approved new board member Brook Hansen, to attend the first Certified Board Member Awards Program course 101: Fundamentals of School Board Service. Brook Hansen will be in attendance at her first LCS Board of Education meeting on January 4, 2023.

Information about the Linden Community Schools Board of Education, including meeting dates, agendas, and meeting minutes can be found on the LCS Board of Education webpage.

Email: rciesiel@lindenschools.org
Website: www.lindenschools.org
Location: 7205 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI, USA
Phone: 810-591-0983
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Twitter: @LindenSchools