Two proposals. Two different purposes. Zero increase in current school millage rates.
Both November proposals continue our investment in Hemlock at existing millage rates. Here’s what each one does.
The non-homestead renewal keeps our schools running. Under Michigan’s Proposal A funding system, this local millage provides part of our base per-pupil foundation allowance. Districts like Hemlock must secure voter approval to collect that local share and receive their full foundation funding.
This is existing funding. No new or additional operating money. It helps maintain current operations and staffing—keeping the lights on, buses moving, and teachers and support staff serving students. Without renewal, Hemlock would receive nearly $3 million less annually. Qualifying primary residences are exempt from this operating millage.
The bond supports our buildings and grounds, safety, technology, and infrastructure. It addresses classroom space and other capital needs. Bond dollars cannot pay salaries, benefits, or everyday operating expenses.
Our Board has done the work to bring forward proposals that address current needs while keeping school millage rates level.
The millage increase? Zero. Zilch.
Do your part: become an informed voter. Go beyond the scroll, understand both questions, and make your decision with the facts.
Learn more: https://www.hemlockps.com/o/district/page/election
November 3. Your community. Your schools. Your vote.
#StayClassyHemlock
Well, life is like a box of chocolates. And apparently, so is Facebook. 😂🍫
Our favorite Huskie, Hutch, has traded his newsroom desk for a park bench, a box of chocolates, and a little homespun wisdom.
You never quite know what you're going to get when you open that comment section. Some sweet, some a little nutty, and occasionally something that leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
But here's the thing. Being kind doesn't require everyone to think alike, vote alike, or agree on everything.
Sometimes it just means remembering that the person sitting next to you is a neighbor, a friend, or someone who cares about this community just as much as you do.
And as Hutch might remind us, you don't have to agree with someone to treat them with respect.
Because at the end of the day, we're all sharing the same box of chocolates.
And remember, our kids are watching how the adults behave.
That's all Hutch has to say about that. 😉
#StayClassyHemlock
Our favorite Huskie, Hutch, has traded his newsroom desk for a park bench, a box of chocolates, and a little homespun wisdom.
You never quite know what you're going to get when you open that comment section. Some sweet, some a little nutty, and occasionally something that leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
But here's the thing. Being kind doesn't require everyone to think alike, vote alike, or agree on everything.
Sometimes it just means remembering that the person sitting next to you is a neighbor, a friend, or someone who cares about this community just as much as you do.
And as Hutch might remind us, you don't have to agree with someone to treat them with respect.
Because at the end of the day, we're all sharing the same box of chocolates.
And remember, our kids are watching how the adults behave.
That's all Hutch has to say about that. 😉
#StayClassyHemlock
Some see a pile of LEGO bricks.
We see engineers in the making.
STEM is about more than building something that works. It’s about wondering what if?… trying something… watching it fall apart… and trying again.
That’s how innovation happens.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #PullTheSled
We see engineers in the making.
STEM is about more than building something that works. It’s about wondering what if?… trying something… watching it fall apart… and trying again.
That’s how innovation happens.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #PullTheSled
Scientists have identified this expression as...
The Principal Stare.
Side effects include suddenly remembering the whole truth. 😂
#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether
The Principal Stare.
Side effects include suddenly remembering the whole truth. 😂
#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether
🎭 A New Stage. A Special Night. A Moment Years in the Making.
Some moments are too special to miss. And this is one of them.
On Friday, November 6th, Hemlock Public School District will celebrate the grand opening of our beautiful Performing Arts Center, and we want YOU to be part of it!
This isn't just about opening the doors to a new building. It's about opening doors of opportunity for our students, celebrating what's possible when a community comes together, and beginning a new chapter in Hemlock's story.
And what better way to celebrate than with a little mystery, a lot of laughter, and our talented Hemlock High School students taking the stage for the very first production, Murder at Aunt Agatha's!
Here's the plan for opening night:
• 6:00 PM | Doors open
• 6:50 PM | Official ribbon cutting
• 7:00 PM | The curtain rises on Murder at Aunt Agatha's
We invite you, your family, your friends, and our entire community to be part of this special night.
Come see what we've built together. Come celebrate our students. Come experience the excitement of opening night and help us fill this incredible new space with the people it was built for.
Years from now, we'll look back and remember the very first night the lights came up and the curtain opened.
We would love for you to be able to say, "I was there!"
Let's make November 6th a night to remember, Hemlock!
🎟️ Reserved seating: $11 (plus service fee of $1.30 per ticket)
Get your tickets here: https://www.hemlockps.com/o/district/page/events-tickets-copy
#HemlockHuskies #PerformingArts #OpeningNight #HemlockPAC
Some moments are too special to miss. And this is one of them.
On Friday, November 6th, Hemlock Public School District will celebrate the grand opening of our beautiful Performing Arts Center, and we want YOU to be part of it!
This isn't just about opening the doors to a new building. It's about opening doors of opportunity for our students, celebrating what's possible when a community comes together, and beginning a new chapter in Hemlock's story.
And what better way to celebrate than with a little mystery, a lot of laughter, and our talented Hemlock High School students taking the stage for the very first production, Murder at Aunt Agatha's!
Here's the plan for opening night:
• 6:00 PM | Doors open
• 6:50 PM | Official ribbon cutting
• 7:00 PM | The curtain rises on Murder at Aunt Agatha's
We invite you, your family, your friends, and our entire community to be part of this special night.
Come see what we've built together. Come celebrate our students. Come experience the excitement of opening night and help us fill this incredible new space with the people it was built for.
Years from now, we'll look back and remember the very first night the lights came up and the curtain opened.
We would love for you to be able to say, "I was there!"
Let's make November 6th a night to remember, Hemlock!
🎟️ Reserved seating: $11 (plus service fee of $1.30 per ticket)
Get your tickets here: https://www.hemlockps.com/o/district/page/events-tickets-copy
#HemlockHuskies #PerformingArts #OpeningNight #HemlockPAC
🍂 Don’t forget to fall back ⏰
Daylight saving time ends tomorrow, November 1, so remember to set your clocks back one hour tonight. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Huskies!
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether
Daylight saving time ends tomorrow, November 1, so remember to set your clocks back one hour tonight. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Huskies!
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether
Good things come in small packages.
Big passion does, too. 🎾
Height was never listed as a prerequisite for great coaching—and we’re pretty sure our girls’ tennis coach would have ignored that requirement anyway.
Dean brings heart, energy, knowledge and enough passion to fill an entire tennis court.
#PullTheSled #HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether
Big passion does, too. 🎾
Height was never listed as a prerequisite for great coaching—and we’re pretty sure our girls’ tennis coach would have ignored that requirement anyway.
Dean brings heart, energy, knowledge and enough passion to fill an entire tennis court.
#PullTheSled #HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether
🎃 Wishing our Huskie community a fun and safe Halloween!
We hope your night is filled with laughter, treats, and maybe a friendly scare or two. 👻
Enjoy the long weekend! There’s no school on Monday as our staff gathers for professional development. We’ll see you back in class on Tuesday, November 3.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether #Since1863
We hope your night is filled with laughter, treats, and maybe a friendly scare or two. 👻
Enjoy the long weekend! There’s no school on Monday as our staff gathers for professional development. We’ll see you back in class on Tuesday, November 3.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether #Since1863
Our littlest Huskies are building bright futures, one block at a time. 🧱 From big imaginations to little hands hard at work, there's no limit to what these young learners can create when they learn through play.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether
The halls were filled with excitement, the costumes were ready, and the smiles said it all!
Our elementary students took part in their annual Halloween Parade, showing off everything from spooky creatures and superheroes to princesses, storybook characters, and plenty of creative costumes in between.
Teachers joined in the Halloween fun and our youngest Huskies had the chance to share a little bit of their Halloween spirit with everyone watching.
It's moments like these that make an elementary school community so special. A little creativity, a lot of laughter, and memories our students will carry long after the costumes are put away.
A big thank-you to our staff, families, and everyone who helped make the day so much fun!
Happy Halloween, Huskies!
#HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled #HappyHalloween
Our elementary students took part in their annual Halloween Parade, showing off everything from spooky creatures and superheroes to princesses, storybook characters, and plenty of creative costumes in between.
Teachers joined in the Halloween fun and our youngest Huskies had the chance to share a little bit of their Halloween spirit with everyone watching.
It's moments like these that make an elementary school community so special. A little creativity, a lot of laughter, and memories our students will carry long after the costumes are put away.
A big thank-you to our staff, families, and everyone who helped make the day so much fun!
Happy Halloween, Huskies!
#HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled #HappyHalloween
They probably won't remember the worksheet.
Twenty years from now, most students won't remember what they learned on a random Tuesday in seventh grade.
They probably won't remember the vocabulary quiz, the homework assignment, or even what chapter they were reading.
But they'll remember how school felt.
They'll remember the teacher who greeted them with a smile. The principal who wasn't afraid to look a little ridiculous. The staff who dressed up, laughed with them, high-fived them in the hallway, and made school a place they wanted to be.
Because joy isn't a distraction from learning. It's often what makes learning possible.
When students know they are cared for, when they feel safe, when they laugh, belong, and connect with the adults around them, something special happens. School becomes more than a building. It becomes a place filled with memories.
So yes... there will always be lessons to teach, standards to meet, and tests to take.
But there should also be inflatable sharks, giant dogs, fighter pilots, hallway laughs, and adults willing to embrace a little silliness if it means creating a moment a child will never forget.
The curriculum matters. Relationships matter more. And when you can combine both with a little fun... that's where the magic happens.
#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether #Since1863
Twenty years from now, most students won't remember what they learned on a random Tuesday in seventh grade.
They probably won't remember the vocabulary quiz, the homework assignment, or even what chapter they were reading.
But they'll remember how school felt.
They'll remember the teacher who greeted them with a smile. The principal who wasn't afraid to look a little ridiculous. The staff who dressed up, laughed with them, high-fived them in the hallway, and made school a place they wanted to be.
Because joy isn't a distraction from learning. It's often what makes learning possible.
When students know they are cared for, when they feel safe, when they laugh, belong, and connect with the adults around them, something special happens. School becomes more than a building. It becomes a place filled with memories.
So yes... there will always be lessons to teach, standards to meet, and tests to take.
But there should also be inflatable sharks, giant dogs, fighter pilots, hallway laughs, and adults willing to embrace a little silliness if it means creating a moment a child will never forget.
The curriculum matters. Relationships matter more. And when you can combine both with a little fun... that's where the magic happens.
#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether #Since1863
Our Hemlock High School halls looked a little different today! Students and staff got into the Halloween spirit, showing off their creativity with everything from clever costumes to impressive group themes.
Student Council hosted a Halloween Costume Contest, bringing a little friendly competition and plenty of personality to the school day. It was great to see so many students participate and take the opportunity to have some fun together.
A big thank-you to Student Council for organizing the contest and helping make Halloween at Hemlock High School one to remember!
#HemlockHuskies #Since1863 #HappyHalloween
Student Council hosted a Halloween Costume Contest, bringing a little friendly competition and plenty of personality to the school day. It was great to see so many students participate and take the opportunity to have some fun together.
A big thank-you to Student Council for organizing the contest and helping make Halloween at Hemlock High School one to remember!
#HemlockHuskies #Since1863 #HappyHalloween
Way #73 to Pulll the Sled Together
101 Ways to Be Positively Involved in Hemlock Public School District
101 Ways to Be Positively Involved in Hemlock Public School District
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✨ Congratulations to Koralyne Ragan, our Hemlock High School Student of the Month.
Koralyne, who is a sophomore, is being recognized for her kindness and the positive impact she has on those around her. Her caring nature and thoughtfulness are a great reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. We’re proud to celebrate Koralyne and the way she helps make Hemlock High School a welcoming place for everyone. ⭐
#HemlockHuskies #StudentOfTheMonth #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether #Since1863
Koralyne, who is a sophomore, is being recognized for her kindness and the positive impact she has on those around her. Her caring nature and thoughtfulness are a great reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. We’re proud to celebrate Koralyne and the way she helps make Hemlock High School a welcoming place for everyone. ⭐
#HemlockHuskies #StudentOfTheMonth #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether #Since1863
A little Halloween fun and a whole lot of smiles. 🎃 Our kindergarten Huskies visited Stone Crest Care in Freeland this week to share some Halloween songs and trick-or-treat with the residents.
We love seeing our littlest learners spread a little joy and make connections with our community!
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether
We love seeing our littlest learners spread a little joy and make connections with our community!
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockTogether
Huskie Hutch has seen a thing or two over the years. And apparently, he's got a little wisdom to share.
Opinions are plentiful. A little kindness never goes out of style.
We can disagree without being disagreeable, have different perspectives without making things personal, and remember that at the end of the day, we're still neighbors.
And remember, our kids are watching how the adults behave.
#StayClassyHemlock
Opinions are plentiful. A little kindness never goes out of style.
We can disagree without being disagreeable, have different perspectives without making things personal, and remember that at the end of the day, we're still neighbors.
And remember, our kids are watching how the adults behave.
#StayClassyHemlock
To our Huskie family; thank you for your trust, your grace, and your constant encouragement.
In a season when it’s easy for the noise to overshadow what matters most, we’re grateful for the people who continue to believe in our schools, our students, and the next generation. Your support for our students and staff makes a difference, and it’s a big part of what makes Hemlock such a special community.
We’re proud of where we are, grateful for the people and community organizations who helped us get here, and even more excited for where we’re going. Thank you for being part of the Hemlock story.
#HemlockHuskies #HemlockTogether #Since1863
In a season when it’s easy for the noise to overshadow what matters most, we’re grateful for the people who continue to believe in our schools, our students, and the next generation. Your support for our students and staff makes a difference, and it’s a big part of what makes Hemlock such a special community.
We’re proud of where we are, grateful for the people and community organizations who helped us get here, and even more excited for where we’re going. Thank you for being part of the Hemlock story.
#HemlockHuskies #HemlockTogether #Since1863
🎃 Five Little Pumpkins… and a whole lot of engineering.
Our first graders brought the classic poem to life with a LEGO gate-building challenge at Lockwood STEM Center! Students explored different types of engineers before stepping into the role of structural engineers, designing and building gates strong enough to support their pumpkins.
A little fall fun, a lot of creativity, and some hands-on problem-solving!
#LockwoodSTEMCenter #HemlockHuskies #STEM
Our first graders brought the classic poem to life with a LEGO gate-building challenge at Lockwood STEM Center! Students explored different types of engineers before stepping into the role of structural engineers, designing and building gates strong enough to support their pumpkins.
A little fall fun, a lot of creativity, and some hands-on problem-solving!
#LockwoodSTEMCenter #HemlockHuskies #STEM
From skinned knees to monitoring insulin, Nurse Becky is there for our Huskies in ways both big and small.
Whether she’s caring for a physical need or simply being a safe, kind presence, she makes a difference in the lives of our students every day.
We’re grateful to have you, Nurse Becky.
#HemlockHuskies #HemlockTogether #Huskietastic
Whether she’s caring for a physical need or simply being a safe, kind presence, she makes a difference in the lives of our students every day.
We’re grateful to have you, Nurse Becky.
#HemlockHuskies #HemlockTogether #Huskietastic
