Liv Co Job Shadow Day got 2 thumbs up at MacAllister/CAT - checking out massive heavy equipment, watching techs service the machines, and even seeing welding in action!
3 months ago, Laura Saline
Student sees how engines are serviced
Kids and employers giving thumbs up at Caterpillar
Student and worker standing by heavy equipment
Welder working on equipment

Pinckney Square - Light up the Park - 11/29
Santa & Tree Lighting - 5:30
Our transportation tree was fun last year and we can't wait to do it again!

3 months ago, Crystal Walker
Light up the park
Light up the park
Light up the park
Communication = Connection! We added classmates' names to a student's communication device. Now we're modeling and exploring how to use the device during class activities.
3 months ago, Megan Makowski
Four students standing around each other and smiling. One student is holding a tablet.
Two students sitting and kneeling on the floor. One student modeling words on a communication device.
Meghan Clements, our amazing school social worker, working with adult students on the importance of friendship circles.
3 months ago, Amy Buchler
An instructor points to a screen showing a rainbow and the word "Circles" while students watch in a modern classroom.

Learners from Prep enjoyed an impromptu tour of Fowlerville's Fire Department, getting a close look at the equipment and meeting local firefighters.

~Photos courtesy of Mary Minton

3 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A group of learners standing with a firefighter inside a fire department.
A group of learners with a fireman standing in front of a firetruck, inside of the fire department.
A group of learners and a fireman standing inside a fire department.
Learning letters has never been this cute 🦃💛 Our students build literacy through joyful, accessible crafts that spark engagement. Happy Thanksgiving!
3 months ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Student with their craft- turkey with feathers having letters of their name.
On Liv Co Job Shadow Day, students got a rare, behind-the-scenes peek at how the Howell Chamber champions local business and fuels community growth.
3 months ago, Laura Saline
Students meet with Howell Chamber
Students standing under the Livingston Business Hub
A huge thank you to our STEP students for volunteering their time at the ARC Holiday Fashion Show. It is inspiring to see our students actively engaged in serving our community.
3 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
2 men standing in front of holiday trees
Communication boards at every seat empower Head Start students to speak up, share, and shine!
3 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
A classroom table with laminated picture communication boards taped at each seat for children to use during activities.
Fowlerville Elementary Peer to Peer made posters about what makes them HAPPY.
3 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Fowlerville Elementary Peer to Peer made posters about what makes them HAPPY.
🍎 Support LESA's Education Project Snack Pack Drive! Help students facing homelessness during winter break. Drop off snacks (Dec 1-12) at 1425 W. Grand River Ave, Howell MI 48843. See attachment for details!
3 months ago, Laura Saline
Snack pack drive wish list with pictures of fruits snacks, fruit cups/pouches, juice boxes, single serving cereal boxes, noodles/mac and cheese, oatmeal, and more.
Two rows of blue shopping bags in a large room.
Snacks organized on tables.

A Fowlerville student used the number page on his new communication (AAC) device to say "6 7". For the first time, he could participate in the same goofy sayings as his peers!

3 months ago, Megan Makowski
An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device screen displaying a grid of icons. At the top,  it reads "6 7".
Hartland's Creekside PTO treated bus drivers to coffee, cocoa, cold drinks, and treats from Traveling Tom's truck before a safety meeting. Drivers loved the thoughtful gesture!
3 months ago, Crystal Walker
Blue Food truck with a women in the window and a women ordering
Blue Food truck with a line of people waiting to order.
Men enjoying coffee
Man enjoying coffee

The Livingston County Literacy Coalition is training a new group of tutors, and the excitement is real! These volunteers are ready to help adults across our county reach their educational goals.

3 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Group of  adults sitting in a conference room.
We are thrilled to welcome @Meijer as a new Work-Based Learning site this year!

The Meijer team has been wonderful to work with and incredibly welcoming to our students. Our learners are gaining valuable hands-on experience, specifically focusing on bagging and cart collection.

Thank you, Meijer, for opening your doors and helping our students learn and grow!
3 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
LESA (Brighton) Behavior Consultant and Autism Consultant provide professional development to staff.- wearing Bulldog costumes. The message? Advocate for students like a BULLDOG!
3 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven
LESA (Brighton) Behavior Consultant and Autism Consultant provide professional development to staff...wearing Bulldog costumes.  The message? Advocate for students like a Bulldog!
It was so exciting to see the Howell Counselors present at the Michigan College Access Network statewide annual conference. Counselors K-12 in Howell are working hard to get students future ready!
3 months ago, Laura Saline
Howell Counselors present at MCAN
Check out these beautiful chocolate-covered Oreos made by the Howell JET Class! Under the instruction of Kym Clark, the students did an amazing job.

Kym does fantastic work finding meaningful work experiences for the learners in the JET program. We are so proud of this team!
3 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
Chocolate Covered Oreos with a festive design.
GED Reasoning Bootcamp was happening last night at the Ed Center. Teacher Laura McCarthy helping to prepare our adult learners for their GED test!
3 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Group of adults in a conference room.

Building connections one card at a time—Deputy Dan spends some time playing Uno with our PREP learners and sharing lots of laughs.
~Photo courtesy of Mary Minton

3 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Five young adults sitting at a booth, playing a game of Uno with a deputy sheriff.