On Tuesday this week, the Wilson Talent Center hosted the Leadership Lansing contingency from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Jason Mellema, Ingham ISD Superintendent, and Dr. Sean Williams, Eaton RESA Superintendent, served on a panel moderated by Cindy Kangas, Executive Director of the Capital Area Manufacturing Council. Mellema and Williams spoke with Lansing business associates about how educators and businesses can work together to provide more learning opportunities for students, especially in the area of career and technical education. #InghamImpact

During the month of January, we take a moment to appreciate the time and dedication of our Board of Education members during School Board Recognition Month. This group is responsible for educating students, providing for the safety and welfare of students, determining matters relating to school employees and contractors, controlling the expenditure and receipt of school funds, and making joint and cooperative agreements along with many other things. Thank you to Nancy Stanley (President), Lori Zajac (Vice President), Michael Flowers (Treasurer), Erin Schor (Secretary) and John Wolenberg (Trustee). #InghamImpact

Current high school sophomores and juniors that are interested in applying to a Wilson Talent Center program for the 2022-23 school year must complete the online application no later than January 30. Visit the website and click the Apply Now button on the homepage to begin an application. #InghamImpact

As a reminder to families, Ingham ISD will be closed on Monday, January 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 18.  #InghamImpact