EDUCATION

Consolidated Community School Services (C.C.S.S.)


700 Newberry Ave.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-3282
Fax: (906) 293-3583
8:00 a.m. -- 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. on Friday
Tahquamenon School District
Services:
* Adult High School Completion
Classes enable adults to earn a regular high school diploma, employment skills, education classes in the Newberry and Curtis area.
Phone 293-3282
Fee: None
*Alternative High School, Classes enable students to receive a regular high school diploma.
(906) 293-3207
Requirements: No one older than 21
FEE: None
*Latchkey, Before and after school care for students Kindergarten through fifth grade. Held in Newberry Elementary School.
Fee: Adjustable rate/hours used.
906- 293-3282
*Four Year Old Pre-School, Preschool program class runs 10 hours a week morning and afternoon classes available.
Fee: None
*GED Testing, Test site for the general education development test if enrolled in class.
Requirements: 18 or class has graduated.
Fee: $5.00 per test
*Senior Living, High school credit for classes held at the community action nutrition centers; classes in Hulbert, Curtis, Parkview Manor, Paradise and Newberry.
293-3282
Fee: None
*Adult Enrichment and Recreation. This program provides activities and classes that are for leisure enjoyment only.
Fee: Charge to cover cost of individual class
*Youth Enrichment and Recreation, Classes in snowmobile safety, hunter's safety, cheerleading. Also winter games, Junior High Quiz and Spelling Bee.



Community Action Human Resource Authority, Inc.


Community Building
405 Newberry Ave.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-5621
Services: *Head Start Programs
Pre-School programs for children of low income families, so they can begin their school career on equal terms with their classmates. Concentrates on development of self-confidence, verbal skills, social skills, improvements of health and improvement of physical ability.

Eastern Star


Charles Rd.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-8742
Services: donated funds to the Senior Graduation Parties at Newberry and Engadine High Schools
*Scholarships for students who qualify

Luce County Family Independence Agency

500 W. McMillan Ave.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-5144
SERVICES: This agency provides financial assistance to those who qualify for Family Assistance, Food Stamps and Medical Assistance Program. Services include:

Adoption Specialist  
Child Foster Care and Licensing Delinquent Program (Referrals by Court) Shelter Homes (Short term, emergency placement for children)
Chore Services Homebound (Adults and Families) Adult Foster Care (Placement)
Day Care and Day Care Aide Licensing (Home/Sitters) Employment Services (To those on Assistance Program)
Volunteer Service Program Adult Protective Services
Child Protective Services State Emergency Relief Program
State Emergency Relief Program/Heat Medical Transportation
Family Support/Specialist * Assistance with utility bills for financially eligible people

The Salvation Army


132 W. Spruce
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-6521
Services: *School back packs and supplies -*Need only

SAULT TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

Education Department
531 Ashmun St.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-6080
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FEE: None
Eligibility: Eligibility usually requires membership in the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.


Tahquamenon Area Schools


700 Newberry Ave.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-3226
Fax: (906) 293-3708
7:00 a.m. to 4:00
Superintendent - 293-3226
Guidance Office- 293-3244
Business Office- 293-3226
Indian Education- 293-3227
Library- 293-3243
Curtis (906) 586-9721
Newberry Elementary- 293-5153
New Middle School- 293-5197
High School- 293-3243
Engadine Consolidated Schools
RR1, Box 1 - Melville St.,
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6313
*Engadine Senior High, Junior High, and Counselor - 477-6449
*Engadine Elementary - 477-6351
*D.A.R.E
*Headstart

Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School

315 Armory Place
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
632-3373
Sault Area Career Center
904 Marquette Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-3813
FAX: (906-635-6641
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Services: *Career Technical Training in Allied Health, Business Services, Child/Adult Care, Construction Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Transportation Technology, and Visual Imaging Technology.
*Tuition fees if student is over 20 and already has a high school diploma.

General Federation of Women's Clubs

Newberry, MI 49868
293-5653
Services:
* Art Student Scholarship to graduating senior
Teacher recommendation
* Nursing Scholarship
* June party at Annex Hospital
* Assistance to community with special projects
* Reading Enrichment Programs to Newberry Elementary School

Family and Youth Initiative

700 Newberry Ave.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-3282
Fax (906) 293-3583
M-F 8:00 to 4:00
Services: *Provides the opportunity for full development of families and youth by encouraging adults and youth involvement in community affairs in order to prevent delinquency, substance abuse, family violence and neglect

SAULT TRIBE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT


2 Ice Circle
Sault Ste, Marie,MI  49783
(906) 635-7465
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Office hours)
Services: Adult education, higher education, Work Force Investment Act, Head Start, Early Head Start, Bahweting Public School, and Youth Education & Activities.

SAULT TRIBE TRAINING DEPARTMENT


2186 Ashmun Street
Sault Ste, Marie,MI  49783
Call Human Services at 632-4971
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Office hours)
Services: Extensive work place classes with a monthly schedule at the 532 Ashmun training center and outlying area trainings available.


EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT/VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CON'T.

Michigan School for the Deaf

West Court and Miller Rd
Flint, MI 48502
(313) 238-4621
Services:
*As part of the Statewide delivery system of special education services, the Michigan Department of Education operates a residential facility for hearing impaired students whose parents are residents of the State. Referrals of students should be made by local school districts through the appropriate intermediate school districts. Referrals should be based upon the lack of an appropriate local program to meet students needs. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and is referenced to the school's programming and the student's need for residential education. There is no charge to parents for educational or residential services.
* Educational offerings range from required academics subjects through career educational programming. Additionally, there is concentration at all levels upon development of communication skills using a total communication approach to instruction and student development. Particular attention is paid to development of normal language patterns and cognitive development as well as speech and speech reading. Training to use residual hearing with appropriate amplification is also stressed.

Kiwanis Club of Newberry

115 E. Truman
Newberry, MI 49868
Phone: Paul Bush 293-3256
Nancy Kipling 293-3203
Chuck Beaulieu, Treasurer 293-8651
Services:
* We organize and coordinate the annual Senior All- Night Graduation Party
* Sponsor a high school student to the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership seminar
*Sponsor a high school student to the Law Enforcement Career Academy
*Assist in chaperoning the Alcohol Free Weekend

Eastern Upper Peninsula Employment and Training Consortium J.T.P.A.

Michigan Works
501 W. Harrie Suite E
Newberry, MI 49868
293-8551 or 1-800-682-4801
Services:
*Youth and adult work experience, classroom and on-the-job training. Programs for high school dropouts, displaced workers, economically disadvantages persons. Classroom training centers or specialized class sized training programs
*Employability skills training and on the job training.
*Eligibility; Economically disadvantaged displaced workers.

Michigan Rehabilitation Services


106 Coles Drive
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: 906Services Offered:
*Services: are available to individuals who are vocationally handicapped as a result of physical or mental disabilities, birth defects, disease, and industrial or other accidents.
*The services include physical restoration, physical and occupational therapy, prostheses, educational training, apprenticeship, on - the - job training, correspondence courses, job placement and vocational counseling.

Luce County Cooperative Extension Service

407 W. Harrie St.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-3203
E-Mail: Luce@msuces.msu.edu
Services:
*Extension - provides information and offers educational programs in three main areas including:
-Children, Youth and Family
-Agriculture and Natural Resources
Community and Economic Development
*Luce County 4-H -offers a variety or programs and activities open to all area youth. Provides: workshops, newsletters, resource material, leader training, and travel opportunities and camps.
*Family Nutrition Program - provides information to all on nutrition, food safety and budgeting. Also provides individual assistance or group sessions for all ages. Must be Food Stamp eligible for individual assistance.