Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
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In the Spotlight
Congratulations Angela
Ms.Johnson, teacher assistant at the Juvenile Services Center, has received a 2012 Honor Recipient Award from the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children.
Sunday, February 12 is College Goal Sunday. Get free help filling out Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) forms at locations around the Ottawa Area.
Thank you to all our board members for your hard work, dedication and vision to prepare today's Ottawa area students to be tomorrow's leaders.
The innovative OAISD Delta Math program continues to grow and serve more students in Ottawa County and beyond.
The annual November food drive challenge for fellow Tech Center students and their families in need was successful once again.
'Tis the season
The OAISD is embracing the season of giving once again by participating in the Greater Ottawa County United Way Campaign. This year, our primary campaign will run from December 12 – 23, 2011 with a goal of raising $20,000.
OAC students celebrate the holiday season Friday, December 9 at the West Ottawa Performing Arts Center.
Educational leaders from every school district in the OAISD are heading to Harvard to be trained in a unique school improvement process.
Twelve young adult students from the OAISD Community Based Instruction (CBI) programs will compete in a billiards competition Friday, Dec 2nd
Looking for a fun way to spend time with your kids? Look no further!
Sheldon Pines Thanksgiving November 18th
Sheldon Pines students will host their 26th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner to "serve" others by working with staff to perform all duties associated with the dinner.
OAISD and West Ottawa High School are hosting a half-day seminar to define how to help students understand the importance of the skill “Ethical Citizenship”.
OAISD and Media 1 partnered to host a half-day communication skills seminar for educators as part of the Skills4Success workshop series.
Careerline Tech Center is sponsoring a day trip to Chicago December 10th. Register today! $40 includes transportation, refreshments and a nap on the way home.
The Educators Working for Relevancy pilot program successfully completed its inaugural summer session.
JJI is looking for a few good shirts. White ones please all sizes welcome XS - XXXL
Careerline Tech Center Kinder Corner Preschool has limited openings available for both morning and afternoon sessions.
OAISD CBI students along with three other ISD's will perform in a choir competition Friday at 10:30 a.m.at the Midtown Center in Holland.
The innovative DELTA MATH RtI program was developed by OAISD staff and is currently used in MI and beyond.
OAISD students participated in a community ArtPrize entry organized by a local coffee shop to benefit African and Ottawa County art programs.
Come to CTC in Holland Tuesday the 25th and learn more about how you can save money on college
Tuesday October 11 at 2:30 you can be a part of history. Participate in Michelle Obama's Lets Move Challenge:Jumping Jacks.
CTC and Holland Hospital are hosting an Open House at CTC for high school students and their parents. Speak with area colleges and health care professionals.
OAISD and the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg to celebrate the success of the Educators Working for Relevancy pilot program.
Ottawa County is one of two Michigan counties chosen to pilot a new small group mentoring program called 4-H Tech Wizards.
The two-year continuation of the $1 million federal grant was awarded this year to help train teachers and provide classroom materials to those who teach fifth - 12th graders in Ottawa and Muskegon counties.
Five CTC students were top ten finishers at the National HOSA Conference and competition in Anaheim, California
3rd graders and students at Careerline Tech Center jointly created a coloring book to be distributed to patients at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Greg LaMore, Michigan's Children and Youth Action Network (CAN) coordinator receives CAN Coordinator of the Year.
Vote for Allendale Community Park in the Pepsi Refresh Program and help the park win a $50,000 grant.
TSC stores in Holland and Hudsonville are raising money to send CTC students to FFA conventions.
John Ball Park Zoo's JUMP program funded by Louis Padnos Iron & Metal provides free tickets to qualifying students.
Michigan Farm Bureau visited Tony McCaul's "new and exciting" Agriculture Science program at Careerline Tech Center.
Cheryl received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Michigan chapter of the Association of Education and Rehabilitation for the Visually Impaired
The OAISD will honor eight retirees at an internal celebration Thursday, May 26th.
Over 300 students were honored at an awards ceremony Tuesday evening.
The challenges facing parents, teachers and children in a world of information overload, and limited financial, social and
emotional resources are tremendous.
A team of 33 young adult students from the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District’s (OAISD),will be competing against teams from four other intermediate school districts.
The Ottawa County Great Start Collaborative and local law enforcement leaders will visit Ferry Elementary to read to children.
A CTC student and senior at Freedom Christian is a Doodle 4 Google finalist. Vote here http://bit.ly/iJWgiF
Delta Math provides students and teachers with immediate data on targeted mathematics benchmarks.
We're going to Disney! Actually, it's the Marketing students who won at the State competition this weekend and 6 kids are headed to Orlando for International's.
MSU Extension in West Olive,has received a grant from the Nat. 4-H Council and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program to provide an alternative youth mentoring program.
Prom Expo Friday and Saturday at Careerline Tech
Students in the Marketing program at CTC will be hosting the “Little Bit of Class” Dress Expo on Friday, March 25 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Holland CBI to Hold Open House
The Holland CBI has a new home at 145 College Avenue in Holland. Tour the new facility with students and their families on March 28 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
To improve your software skills, consider enrolling in our open entry software courses where you can work at your own pace with instructor supervision.
Enrollment is underway for the 2011-2012 school year. Please call (616) 738-8950, ext 4491 or 4492 for more information.
Culinary & Pastry Arts take First and Third
Congratulations to the Culinary & Pastry Arts program for taking first and third place in the Chili Cookoff at Lake Michigan College with teachers Joe Carmolli and Jill Landman.
Toot-n-scoot Chili and Dance Competition
Join our Community Based Instruction students at the Toot-n-Scoot chili and dance competition, March 4 at 10:30 a.m at VanBuren ISD.
Students at Sheldon Pines School are participating in a Save the Children effort by making hats for newborns around the world.
Art students at the Ottawa County Juvenile Detention Center are supporting Love, Inc. and want your vote.
Ten students qualified for State competition and 14 students placed in the top ten of the regional competition.
Juvenile Justice Institute Students Play Ball
The Juvenile Justice Institute Cougars basketball team participates in the Lakeshore Honors Basketball League coordinated through Barnabas Ministries.
January is School Board Recognition Month, and the OAISD is joining 552 local and 57 ISDs across the state to honor and thank their board members.
Check out Korye United this Sat from 3-5pm at St. Mary's Church & jam with a drum band.