MIDDLE MICHIGAN LIVING
Clare County and Isabella County
Education - Clare
| Education - Isabella |
Quality of Life
Educational
Institutions in Clare County |
School District Map
As Michigan's "Gateway to the North," rural Clare County offers
beautiful natural surroundings and is a paradise for those who enjoy the
outdoors. While the natural resources are visually stunning, the
longstanding tradition and spirit of collaboration and community
involvement are actually the hidden gems of Clare County.
The K-12 schools
offer quality academic programs taught by highly qualified teachers
under the leadership of capable administration. After-school and summer
school programs are offered in each district, and all 11th and 12th
grade students are eligible to attend the Career and Technical Education
programs offered by Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District in
collaboration with Mid Michigan Community College. The Clare-Gladwin
Middle College and other innovative dual enrollment programs offer
opportunities for students to graduate from high school with college
credits already earned.
Mid Michigan
Community College (MMCC) has a campus both in Harrison (Clare
County) and Mt. Pleasant (Isabella County) offering Academic Programs,
Professional Development Programs, and a Personal Interest Series. All
courses are for the recent high school graduates, in addition to
students going back to school later in life.
Michigan Technical Education Center (M-Tec) operates through MMCC
and is a real benefit to the Middle Michigan Region business community.
The focus of training in the M-TEC center is the industrial and
construction trades. Industrial training components include pneumatics,
hydraulics, instrumentation, electrical controls, and plumbing and pipe
fitting. In the construction trades, training is provided in carpentry,
electrical, masonry, and plumbing. Industrial delivery is skill-based,
open-entry / open exit, individualized, and self-paced. A key to the
instructional delivery in the M-TEC is providing learners with a variety
of instructional delivery systems. Units of instruction are developed
that cover the skills specifically identified by business and industry
as critical.
Michigan
Small Business & Technology Development Center Region 4 Office is
affiliated with MMCC and provides services and support to the Michigan
small business community in the areas of counseling, training and
research.
We believe Clare County is unique in Michigan in terms of the types of
educational institutions to which it is home. These include:
Colleges:
Mid Michigan
Community College
Michigan Technological Education Center
Small
Business Technology & Development Center
K-12 schools:
Clare Public Schools
Farwell Area
Schools
Clare-Gladwin RESD
Harrison
Community Schools
Harrison High School Marine Corps J.R.O.T.C.
St. Cecilia's School (PreK-6)
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Educational
Institutions in Isabella County |
School District Map
Isabella County is a vibrant region, rich with resources and possessing
tremendous potential, especially when it comes to its educational
institutions, where high quality education is a top priority. Most of
our K-12 schools consistently rank above state and national averages in
standardized testing and graduation rates. Both special education and
technical education programs have received state and national
recognition.
K-12 Schools. All K-12 districts participate in schools of choice
agreements, which allow families to select the district they want to
attend as long as there is space available. Each school has its own
identity, unique to the students and community it serves, and work in
partnership with the Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service
District, as well as Central Michigan University and Mid Michigan
Community College to provide the best possible options for every student
and staff member.
Mt. Pleasant Area
Technical Center (MPATC) provides hands-on technical and
professional training for mid-Michigan high school students and adults.
With a highly experienced staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and over
24 programs, career preparation is made easy. The Mt. Pleasant Area
Technical Center serves Gratiot, Isabella, and surrounding county school
districts.
Central Michigan
University (CMU) is a primary asset to our community. Fully
accredited, CMU offers its growing student population (over 19,400 on
the main campus and over 8,500 at distance locations) a broad selection
of more than 3,000 individual courses and a choice of 25 degrees and
more than 170 programs at bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and
specialist’s levels. Programs are delivered in such diverse fields as
industrial engineering technologies, communication disorders, business
administration, business intelligence and data mining, mathematics,
sports medicine, education, physical therapy, psychology, and the entire
range of arts and sciences programs. The Carnegie Foundation classified
CMU as a doctoral/research-intensive institution; a classification
granted only 2.9 percent of the 3,856 colleges nationwide.
Mid Michigan
Community College (MMCC) has a campus both in Harrison (Clare
County) and Mt. Pleasant (Isabella County) offering Academic Programs,
Professional Development Programs, and a Personal Interest Series. All
courses are for the recent high school graduates, in addition to
students going back to school later in life.
Michigan Technical Education Center (M-Tec) operates through MMCC
and is a real benefit to the Middle Michigan Region business community.
The focus of training in the M-TEC center is the industrial and
construction trades. Industrial training components include pneumatics,
hydraulics, instrumentation, electrical controls, and plumbing and pipe
fitting. In the construction trades, training is provided in carpentry,
electrical, masonry, and plumbing. Industrial delivery is skill-based,
open-entry / open exit, individualized, and self-paced. A key to the
instructional delivery in the M-TEC is providing learners with a variety
of instructional delivery systems. Units of instruction are developed
that cover the skills specifically identified by business and industry
as critical.
Michigan
Small Business & Technology Development Center Region 4 Office is
affiliated with MMCC and provides services and support to the Michigan
small business community in the areas of counseling, training and
research.
We believe Isabella County is unique in Michigan in terms of the types
of educational institutions to which it is home. These include:
Colleges
Central Michigan
University
Mid Michigan
Community College
Michigan Technological Education Center
Small
Business Technology & Development Center
Mt. Pleasant Area
Technical Center
Saginaw Chippewa
Tribal College
K-12 Schools
Beal City
Public Schools
Gratiot-Isabella
Regional Education School District
Morey Public
School Academy
Mt. Pleasant Area
Technical Center
Mt. Pleasant
Public Schools
Renaissance Public
School Academy
Sacred Heart Academy
Seventh Day Adventist Elementary
Shepherd Public
Schools
St. Joseph
School
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary
Saginaw Chippewa Schools
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MIDDLE MICHIGAN REGION
Clare County and Isabella County
Quality of Life Clare County
|
Quality of Life Isabella County | Area Map
The Middle Michigan Region is
located in the geographic center of Michigan’s lower peninsula, which is
surrounded by the world’s largest reserve of fresh water. The area
offers a unique lifestyle boasting the warmth and safety of many small
communities of distinctive character – each proud of its pristine
surroundings, local festivals, specialty shops and area charm. Fortunate
to experience the magnificence of all four seasons, the inhabitants of
The Middle Michigan Region take pleasure in the many experiences
of the great outdoors, specifically hunting, fishing, boating, and
golfing. In addition, the Region also offers a broad-based
environment usually found in much larger cities, namely with the
attraction attributed to Central Michigan University, Mid Michigan
Community College and the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. The Region
is within a 3-hour drive of every major market in Michigan and is linked
to one of the largest industrial and consumer markets in the United
States.
Mt. Pleasant, located in Isabella
County, is the largest city in the Region. You’ll find several
championship
golf courses, casino gambling and wildlife exploration, all
in the greater Mt. Pleasant area. What's more, there is plenty of
specialty shopping and outdoor recreation. Mt. Pleasant plays host to
countless
cultural and
theatrical events, as well as
Central Michigan
University NCAA Division I athletics.
Two family oriented communities near Mt. Pleasant are the
Village of Shepherd and the Village of Lake Isabella.
Known as, “The sweetest little town anywhere around,”
Shepherd is located just South of Mt. Pleasant and
is home to the annual Maple Syrup Festival.
East of Mt. Pleasant is the picturesque
Village
of Lake Isabella. Lake Isabella is incorporated around a
1,100
acre all sports lake, has a championship golf course, and
a municipal airport with a half-mile airstrip.
Clare, the Region’s second largest city, is known
statewide as the “Gateway to the North.” Clare is an ideal location for
family living, which boasts such amenities as: bountiful hunting,
fishing, and wildlife adventures, proximity to some 150 named lakes,
exciting ski facilities, pleasant subdivisions, and an excellent school
system.
Harrison, the Clare County seat and home to Mid Michigan
Community College, supports an unlimited availability of year-round
water related activities. It is also known for its outdoor activities
including camping, golfing, skiing, and snowmobiling. It is truly a
recreational paradise for both seasonal visitors and residents!
Farwell, located on the southern border of Clare County, was
established in 1870 along the Pere Marquette Railroad line. The village
still retains its small town atmosphere, is supported by small
businesses and several manufacturing firms, and plays a role in local
tourism due to its proximity to lakes and skiing. It is also the site of
a tax-free, industrial Renaissance Zone.
The Middle Michigan
Region supports first-quality medical facilities.
Central Michigan Community Hospital
provides a number of specialty clinics throughout the region, and is
a proud partner with the University of Michigan Health System to treat
cancer in Mt. Pleasant. Plus,
Mid Michigan Health has specialized Medical Center facilities in
both Clare and Mt. Pleasant.
The Middle Michigan Region is home to
The Saginaw Chippewa
Indian Tribe,
which boasts the biggest and best gaming destination in the Midwest –
the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort having over 4,300 slots, plenty of
table games and the highest stakes bingo in Michigan. With 514 guest
rooms, the Soaring Eagle Resort is decorated in a woodland Indian motif
and has over $2 million of American artwork exhibited throughout the
property. In addition to its beautiful guest rooms, meeting rooms and
spa, the resort features three dining rooms – Water Lily Restaurant,
Firefly Buffet, and Sinii Kaung Steak and Chop House – in addition to
its lounge, snack bars and cafés. Events at the Soaring Eagle Resort
include top comedy, music and sports entertainment from around the
world.
Across the street from the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort is The
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s Ziibiwing Center, which was created to
enlighten and educate all communities in the rich culture, heritage, and
history of the Anishinabek people of the Great Lakes. Featuring the Diba
Jimooyung: Telling Our Story permanent exhibit, changing exhibits,
lectures, and educational workshops, the Ziibiwing Center provides
learning opportunities for all ages. The Ziibiwing Center’s Mission
Statement best describes its objective and significance to the greater
Mt. Pleasant area.
“The Ziibiwing Center is a distinctive treasure created to provide an
enriched, diversified and culturally relevant educational experience.
This promotes the society’s belief that the culture, diversity and
spirit of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan and other Great
Lakes Anishinabek must be recognized, perpetuated, communicated and
supported.”
The citizens of the Middle Michigan Region take great pride
in their community and are committed to maintaining the area’s high
standard of economic excellence. Unique opportunities are also afforded
the community through the City of Mt. Pleasant’s sister-city
relationships and exchanges with Okaya, Japan and Valdivia, Chile. With
a strong business climate, a central and convenient location with quick
access to nearby major markets, significant interaction with Central
Michigan University and proximity to Michigan’s favorite vacationlands,
the Middle Michigan Region is an ideal place to live, to work,
and to “grow” a business.
