• Why music education? In high school, music became an outlet for Kylie—a way to express herself and connect with others. She wanted to give her students that same opportunity: to create, explore and express their emotions through music.
• Huskie years: This is Kylie’s 5th year teaching—and her 5th year as a Huskie.
• What she loves most: Watching students realize, “Hey, I CAN do this!” Whether they’re learning an instrument or finding their voice, Kylie loves seeing students recognize their progress and look back at the end of the year amazed at how far they’ve come.
• Fun fact: Kylie is trilingual! She has been taking German and Arabic lessons for years. Talk about adding a few more languages to the music room!
• Words to carry with them: “Even if you stumble, you’re still moving forward.” Learning isn’t always easy, but Kylie wants her students to know that with hard work and perseverance, they can accomplish anything they set their minds to.
We’re so glad Kylie is helping our youngest Huskies find their voices—and maybe a little more confidence along the way. 🎶
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These are the moments that remind us what it means to be a community of learners. Our students have so much to learn from the generations who came before them, and our community’s seniors have so much to share with the generation coming up behind them.
When our students serve their community, they’re learning that being a Huskie is about more than what happens inside a classroom. It’s about showing up, making connections and taking care of one another.
Different generations. One community. One Huskie Pack.
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A welder’s torch. A science experiment. A new idea. A problem they can solve. Sometimes the spark that changes everything starts with simply letting kids explore.
#PullTheSled
We want our students to do more than memorize the answer. We want them to know how to think, create, collaborate, problem-solve, and bring ideas to life.
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Fortunately, Principal Gensch doesn’t take herself too seriously. 😂
The ability to lead, laugh, connect and occasionally be the punchline? That’s a pretty good combination when you’re working with middle schoolers.
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We officially cut the ribbon on the Wildfire Credit Union Pavilion at Wallace Field, and this one is about much more than a new place to watch a game.
When we looked at this corner of Wallace Field, we saw an opportunity to create something different. A place where families could gather, friends could connect, kids could hang out, and our community could enjoy events together.
Wildfire Credit Union saw the vision too.
Their investment helped us take an underused space and turn it into something special for our students, families, alumni, and community. And they didn't just write a check and put their name on it. They showed up. They joined us for Homecoming, handed out gear to our kids, connected with families, and celebrated right alongside our community.
That is what a great community partnership looks like.
Thank you to the entire Wildfire Credit Union team for investing in Hemlock and helping us continue to create experiences that bring people together.
The ribbon is officially cut. The Pavilion is open. And judging by the smiles, I think this corner of Wallace Field has found its purpose.
Small Town. Big Opportunities. Hemlock Together.
The floats are ready.
The field is ready.
There's Huskie pride bursting from the seams.
And we’re ready to GO.
We’ll see you there, Huskies. Let's go!
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It has a few Huskie dates to add. 📅
Check it. Save it. Screenshot it.
And let’s make the rest of 2026 #Huskietastic.
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Homecoming is here!
The stands are ready, the team is ready, and we’ve got some NEW swag ready for you!
Stop by the Swag Sled before kickoff to check out our newest Huskie designs, including two new Breast Cancer Awareness shirts and our new Military & USA Huskie shirt.
Come cheer on the Huskies, rep the pack, and maybe take home some new gear while you’re at it!
#HuskieSwag #RepThePack #PullTheSled
Colt is a kind and caring student who is always ready to do his best. He is a wonderful friend to everyone, a positive leader in the classroom, and always willing to help. We are so proud to celebrate Colt this month!
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Our Sports Boosters give their time, energy and countless behind-the-scenes hours because they believe in our kids.
That’s what community looks like.
Sometimes it looks like a packed gym.
Sometimes it looks like someone staying late to sell one more hot dog. 🌭
We see you.
And we’re grateful.
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Because behind every assignment, project, performance, and achievement is a young person learning what they’re capable of.
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#StaffSpotlight | Chad Inabinet
This week, we’re highlighting Chad Inabinet, Hemlock Middle School’s Dean of Students—and his journey to education is a pretty good reminder that life rarely follows a straight line.
• School days: Chad graduated from Gaylord High School and went on to earn degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Counseling and, most recently, a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University. Clearly, he believes in being a lifelong learner!
• Huskie years: Chad has spent more than 20 years working in education, with a background in counseling, student services, higher education and educational leadership. This is his third year at Hemlock Middle School, where he especially enjoys helping students navigate those important—and sometimes complicated—middle school years.
• What he loves most: Relationships and growth. Chad says some of the most rewarding moments are watching students work through a difficult moment, make better choices, discover something they’re good at, or simply realize that the adults around them genuinely believe in them.
• You might be surprised to know… Chad was apparently not a fan of school as a preschooler. He was kicked out of several area preschools, once convinced classmates to switch shoes before going home and even recruited friends to help him escape over the playground fence. (We’re happy to report he eventually came around to education)
• His advice for students: Be curious. Be kind. Don’t be afraid to change your mind when you learn something new. Ask good questions, listen, admit when you’re wrong and keep learning. And remember: how you treat people matters.
We’re glad the kid who once tried to escape school ultimately found his way to the Huskie Pack.
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Come enjoy the crisp air, browse local goodies, grab something delicious and spend a little time with your neighbors.
📍 Richland Township Park
🕓 4–7 PM
🍁 See you this afternoon!
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We’re pretty sure there’s no better place to welcome fall than Michigan. Cooler days, cozy vibes, and a colorscape that looks like somebody turned the saturation ALL the way up.
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Sometimes it looks like sparks flying, tools in hand, problems to solve, and the satisfaction of making something real. 🔥🔧
The marching band. The cheerleaders. The floats. The flags. The Huskie spirit. There’s just something special about seeing our whole community come together to celebrate Homecoming. It's the perfect picture of #HemlockTogether.
And guess what? It’s happening again THIS FRIDAY.
So grab the family, bring your chairs and candy bags, and come cheer on our Huskies as the Homecoming Parade makes its way through the community, and takes to Wallace Field.
We’ll see you along the parade route.
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quite like spotting flannel on the playground.
And we are here for it. 🍂
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