Midland County Educational Service Agency

09/01/2026

🍎 Everyday Attendance Starts Now 🍎
Showing up every day early in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning.

Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.

09/01/2026

As a reminder, MCESA programs will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. We will see everyone back in class on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

08/31/2026

This year we are celebrating two employees who have been a part of the MCESA team for 25 years! Congratulations to Greg Crider and Shawnette Hoffman on this remarkable milestone. Thank you for the many years you have been an important part of the MCESA team and for all you have contributed along the way.

Join us in celebrating Greg and Shawnette!

08/28/2026

Please see a statement below from MCESA as we remember and honor Dolly Parton. Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, her generosity has touched the lives of numerous children in Midland County, helping foster a love of reading and giving young children the opportunity to build their own libraries at home.

https://www.midlandesa.org/page/the-imagination-library

08/28/2026

As we kick off the 2026-2027 school year, MCESA has been proud to join fellow Region 5 education leaders in emphasizing the importance of student attendance and strong family-school connections.

Listen in as the Region 5 superintendents talk with WNEM TV5 about the importance of attendance and family engagement.

Superintendents explain the grant funding for the Strive for Fewer Than 5 campaign. by Saginaw ISD

08/27/2026

Celebrating 20 years of service at MCESA this year is Amy Earley!

Thank you, Amy, for your years of dedication and being a valued part of the MCESA team. Join us in congratulating Amy on this outstanding milestone!

08/27/2026

First week check-in courtesy of our MCESA classroom at Coleman Elementary...

Beginning of the day: "Let's do this!"
End of the day: "We made it!" 😅

This classroom is kicking off the school year with plenty of teamwork and heart. Here's to a great year ahead!

08/26/2026

MCESA was represented at the August 14 Max Loves Midland Navigation Team meeting, where community leaders, educators, and partners came together to explore the story of K-12 education in Midland County.

MCESA Special Education Director Greg Crider and Career and Technical Education Director Grant Murschel joined representatives from local school districts to share their perspectives and highlight the work happening across education in our community.

Thanks to Greg and Grant for representing MCESA and to Max Loves Midland for bringing community leaders together for these important conversations.

08/26/2026

A big shoutout today to our employees who are celebrating 15 years of service at MCESA!

Bethany Blinstrub
Kelly Brandle
Cindy Pugh
Kristen Lucke
Juanita Valliere
John Searles

This is an incredible milestone, and we are thankful for your dedicated years of support to the students, staff, and schools in Midland County.

08/25/2026

The Sugnet playground is busy as we kick off the new school year! Students are enjoying the new equipment that was moved over from our Homer Road site, while our dedicated maintenance team is hard at work installing a temporary fence to support the continued improvements to the playground.