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Montcalm Area ISD

Together with the school districts of Carson City-Crystal, Central Montcalm, Greenville, Lakeview, Montabella, Tri County, and Vestaburg, public school academies and private schools, MAISD coordinates and delivers services and programs designed to improve education in Montcalm County.

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  • 3 Dec
    • Santa at the Library 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
      Santa at the Library
      Date: Dec 3
      Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, 117 Williams St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
  • 6 Dec
    • Playgroup at Tri-County 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Playgroup at Tri-County
      Date: Dec 6
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 21350 Kendaville Rd, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Toddler Time 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Toddler Time
      Date: Dec 6
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, 117 Williams St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Postpartum Support - Virtual Group
      Date: Dec 6
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative

      https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/222/page1.asp?m=341&c=4438

      Tuesdays at 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

      Are you experiencing any of the following?
      • Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
      • Loss of appetite
      • Feeling anxious/irritable/frustrated; “little things set you off”
      • Frequent crying and feeling sad
      If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please know that you are not alone. Spectrum Health offers a free, virtual support group during the COVID-19 outbreak for mothers who are experiencing unexpected and challenging emotions in the early months of parenthood. 

      *This is a small, informal group meeting with typically less than 5 - 6 moms in attendance. If you are not comfortable speaking and just wish to listen that is perfectly fine.  
       
      This is a virtual postpartum support group. Fill in the registration details below. 
  • 7 Dec
    • MACC Playgroup 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      MACC Playgroup
      Date: Dec 7
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 1550 W Sidney Rd, Sidney, MI 48885, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Playgroup at Montabella 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Playgroup at Montabella
      Date: Dec 7
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 1456 N County Line Rd, Blanchard, MI 49310, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Storytime 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Storytime
      Date: Dec 7
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, 117 Williams St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Engage your child with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop early literacy skills. Programming is intended for children ages 3-7 years and their caregivers.
    • Storytime with Ms. Robin 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Storytime with Ms. Robin
      Date: Dec 7
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Tamarack District Library, 832 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, MI 48850, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
  • 8 Dec
    • Playgroup at Mt Calvary Church
      Date: Dec 8
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 908 W Oak St, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Evening Playgroup at Mt Calvary Church
      Date: Dec 8
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: 908 W Oak St, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
  • 9 Dec
    • Psych CoP 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Psych CoP
      Date: Dec 9
      Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: ISD
      Calendar: Special Education Events
    • Wiggles and Giggles with Mrs. Linda
      Date: Dec 9
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Tamarack District Library, 832 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, MI 48850, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
  • 12 Dec
    • MCGSC Parent Coalition 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      MCGSC Parent Coalition
      Date: Dec 12
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: 1550 W Sidney Rd, Sidney, MI 48885, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Topic: Holiday Celebration with Santa FREE dinner
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  • 13 Dec
    • Playgroup at Tri-County 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Playgroup at Tri-County
      Date: Dec 13
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 21350 Kendaville Rd, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Toddler Time 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Toddler Time
      Date: Dec 13
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, 117 Williams St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Postpartum Support - Virtual Group
      Date: Dec 13
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative

      https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/222/page1.asp?m=341&c=4438

      Tuesdays at 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

      Are you experiencing any of the following?
      • Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
      • Loss of appetite
      • Feeling anxious/irritable/frustrated; “little things set you off”
      • Frequent crying and feeling sad
      If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please know that you are not alone. Spectrum Health offers a free, virtual support group during the COVID-19 outbreak for mothers who are experiencing unexpected and challenging emotions in the early months of parenthood. 

      *This is a small, informal group meeting with typically less than 5 - 6 moms in attendance. If you are not comfortable speaking and just wish to listen that is perfectly fine.  
       
      This is a virtual postpartum support group. Fill in the registration details below. 
  • 14 Dec
    • Playgroup at Montabella 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Playgroup at Montabella
      Date: Dec 14
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 1456 N County Line Rd, Blanchard, MI 49310, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Storytime 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Storytime
      Date: Dec 14
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, 117 Williams St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Engage your child with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop early literacy skills. Programming is intended for children ages 3-7 years and their caregivers.
    • Storytime with Ms. Robin 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Storytime with Ms. Robin
      Date: Dec 14
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Tamarack District Library, 832 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, MI 48850, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
  • 15 Dec
    • Playgroup at Mt Calvary Church
      Date: Dec 15
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 908 W Oak St, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
Spotlights
Click the link for information on Special Education student registration.
Special Education - Student Registration Special Education - Student Registration
Poster for Edustaff that is advertising the need in Montcalm County for substitute teachers.
EDUStaff: Guest Teachers Needed EDUStaff is an educational staffing company specializing in providing guest teachers and other employment classes to our partnering school districts. Founded in 2010, EDUStaff has quickly become known in the educational community as providing outstanding customer service to both our partnering districts and our guest teachers. EDUStaff.org
A picture of a rainbow with a link to access the preschool application.
Preschool Application High quality early education experiences are critical to every young child's development. Children who have high quality experiences are more successful later in life. In Ionia & Montcalm County, the Joint Recruitment system was developed to ensure that federal and state guidelines are being followed regarding enrollment and recruitment of all age eligible preschoolers. This also ensures that our system can service as many age eligible children as possible with free and/or low cost quality preschool. Preschool Application
District Map
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  • Tri-County
  • Lakeview
  • Montabella
  • Vestaburg
  • Greenville
  • Central Montcalm
  • Carson City-Crystal
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Public School Districts:

Carson City Crystal Area Schools
Central Montcalm Public School
Greenville Public Schools
Lakeview Community Schools
Montabella Community Schools
Tri County Area Schools
Vestaburg Community School

Other Schools:

Cedar Lake SDA Elementary
Fellowship Baptist Academy
Fish Creek School
Flat River Academy
Great Lakes Adventist Academy
St. Charles School

Annual Education Report

The Annual Education Report (AER) provides key information about the educational progress on the complex reporting of information required by federal and state laws. The reports contain information about student assessment, accountability and teacher quality. We have three AERs available  to parents and the community. Below is a list of each school with a link to its AER letter and data. 

MAISD District Data
MAISD Satellite Programs
Seiter Education Center

Quicklinks

Professional Learning & Registration
Professional Learning / Registration Professional Learning & Registration
Employment Opportunities
Employment Please visit our Applitrack online system for employment opportunities. Employment Opportunities
A picture of a rainbow with a link to access the preschool application.
Preschool Application High quality early education experiences are critical to every young child's development. Children who have high quality experiences are more successful later in life. In Ionia & Montcalm County, the Joint Recruitment system was developed to ensure that federal and state guidelines are being followed regarding enrollment and recruitment of all age eligible preschoolers. This also ensures that our system can service as many age eligible children as possible with free and/or low cost quality preschool. Preschool Application
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