The results were impressive—students shared creative, thoughtful, and highly marketable ideas. We are grateful for our continued partnership with Quarkmine in providing this opportunity.
A key part of the learning experience was that students worked with a specifically tailored AI coding agent. This agent was designed with clear context—it “knew” the hardware students had available and that it was supporting seventh graders. With this level of specificity, the AI became an effective brainstorming partner, capable of generating code that aligned with student ideas—if students could clearly communicate what they wanted their invention to do.
One of the most powerful aspects of the experience was seeing how student communication evolved. The AI logged team transcripts, allowing us to observe the progression from vague or ambiguous questions to precise, well-structured coding requests. There were even moments of off-topic curiosity, followed by the AI’s gentle redirection back to the learning goals—an authentic reflection of the learning process.
Overall, it was a meaningful week of innovation, problem-solving, and growth in both communication and computational thinking.
Opening night is just a couple weeks away, and you won’t want to miss this incredible show! Join us April 30–May 2 as our talented secondary students take the stage and bring their hard work to life.
Come support these amazing performers and enjoy a fantastic production—we hope to see you there!
Our seniors — Class of 2026 — have spent this week in NYC, and they even made it on camera during the Today Show! 🎉🗽
Can you spot any familiar faces in the crowd? 👀 We can’t wait to hear all about their experiences when they return!
The snow was deep, and the towering snowbanks remain a powerful reminder of just how fast and furious this storm was. One team member may have even fulfilled a childhood dream by spending the night on campus!
Your dedication, resilience, and hard work made all the difference—we truly appreciate you.
Important Winter Weather Cancellation - Elementary School Musical. Due to the return to winter weather, the elementary school play performance has been cancelled for tonight, Friday, March 13th. As a reminder, there is another chance to catch this wonderful show tomorrow night at 6pm! Hope to see you there!!
Photo Credit: Chris Roeder
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to see familiar faces enjoying stories and celebrating the joy of reading together. We look forward to a month full of great books, special guests, and lots of library fun!
Today, our 6th grade students spent an engaging and meaningful day at the Leelanau Outdoor Center, participating in hands-on activities that connected directly to what they are learning in school. Through outdoor exploration, teamwork, and guided activities, students applied classroom concepts to real-world situations, helping deepen their understanding and make learning more relevant.
Students worked collaboratively to problem-solve, observe nature, and think critically while having a ton of fun. The experience encouraged curiosity, communication, and perseverance while reinforcing academic skills and fostering connections between learning and the outside world.
In addition to academic connections, the day supported social-emotional growth as students practiced teamwork, responsibility, and self-management in a new setting. Overall, it was a valuable experience that allowed students to learn, reflect, and grow beyond the classroom walls.
And this is just Part One! In the Spring they will travel back to Leelanau Outdoor Center for 3 days and 2 nights of educational fun! Parents we will be reaching out for night time chaperones! A huge thank you to Carrie Brown for organizing this incredible experience that helps bring all their daily learning to life!
The high school art students have been busy creating this vibrant collection, inspired by the candy they love most.
There will be no school on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Thursday (1/22) and Friday (1/23) are half days, with dismissal at 11:30 AM.
Friday, January 23 marks the end of the quarter.
High school exams are Wednesday (1/21), Thursday (1/22), and Friday (1/23).
Thank you for planning accordingly!
Just last week, the same group donated their time and energy to 5 Loaves 2 Fish, a local organization that prepares meals for individuals and families in our community experiencing hunger and homelessness.
These experiences are true game changers for our students. They go beyond learning about service—students are living it. This is service learning at its best: building empathy, connection, and a deeper understanding of the impact they can have on the world around them.
