Athletes are taught to push past pain—but what happens when performance comes at the cost of health? 🏋️‍♂️💔 Join our SLCS Family Partnerships virtual presentation by Lisa Vincent, LPC for Athletes at Risk: Eating Disorders, Performance & Mental Health as we break down the hidden pressures and how to protect our athletes on and off the field. 🧠✨ 🗓️ Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12PM - 1PM📍Register to be invited to the virtual meeting here: forms.gle/WYV7NXB6Eip6fLFN7 #SLCSFamilyPartnerships #EatingDisorderAwareness #SportsPsychology #AthleteWellness

WIN a PUMPKIN - Just Bring a Friend TONIGHT Join the South Lyon Community Schools - Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SLCS PAC) - 1st Meeting TONIGHT The first 2026-2027 SLCS PAC Meeting is being held TONIGHT October 5, 2026 from 6PM-7:30PM. All events will be held at Centennial Middle School (CMS) Media Center. Click on the link to register and to get more information about upcoming events: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… If you attend AND bring a friend this evening, you can pick out a small pumpkin - while supplies last! Click the link to see upcoming SLCS PAC Events: docs.google.com/document/d/1… For more information call the SLCS Special Education Office, 248-573-8220. #FREEPUMPKIN #INCLUSION #BELONGING #SLCSPAC

Dance is for EVERYONE! 🩰✨ ALL-Ways Ballet Company is welcoming dancers of all abilities for our 2026-2027 season at Piazza Dance Company. Classes are enrolling NOW! Elementary Level: 🧑‍Biolink Wheelchair Dancers: Mondays at 7:00 PM 🤟 Deaf, Hard of Hearing & ASL Users: Saturdays at 9:00 AM Middle & High School Level: 📩 Contact us for custom class options! Got other abilities? Reach out—we have classes for you, too! 📧 [email protected] 📞 (248) 348-3720 #DanceForAll #PiazzaDanceCo #ASLDance #WheelchairDance #DanceSeason2026

💥Struggling to help the teens in your life navigate today’s pressures? You’re not alone. 🗣️ Join our virtual SLCS Family Partnerships presentation by Lisa Vincent, LPC on Building Resilience: Helping Teens Cope with Stress, Anxiety, and Life's Challenges! Learn practical tools to help youth turn setbacks into strength. 🌱 🗓️ Join us on Monday, Sept 14, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12PM - 1PM📍Register to be invited to the virtual meeting here: forms.gle/WYV7NXB6Eip6fLFN7 #TeenMentalHealth #BuildingResilience #SLCSFamilyPartnerships #YouthSupport

Mark your calendars and register for the 2026 South Lyon Victory Day! This wonderful community event is guaranteed to fill you with pride and leave you smiling. Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:30 AM South Lyon High School

Every student deserves a seamless start to the school year! 🎒✨ Discover Walmart’s adaptive back-to-school line—featuring wheelchair-friendly sensory backpacks, tagless & magnetic apparel, and easy-grip supplies at Everyday Low Prices. Shop online or in-store: walmart.com/cp/adaptive-at-w… #AdaptiveFashion #BackToSchool #InclusionMatters

Calling all SLCS Parents/Guardians of Students with Special Needs: As you may know, the South Lyon Community School District is overseen by Oakland County Intermediate School District (Oakland Schools). One of the many plans that Oakland Schools has involves the Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services. This plan specifies that each school district in the county will appoint representatives for the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). The open committee member position will serve a 3 year term starting in the fall of 2026 through the spring of 2029. The commitment is one evening per month at the Oakland School Conference Center and one evening event per month during each school year at Centennial Middle School for our local event. After reviewing the details of the position, please consider nominating yourself by completing and submitting the following form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… WHO: Any parent of a currently enrolled South Lyon Community Schools student with a special need (student must have an active IEP) may serve in this role. WHAT: Apply to be the South Lyon Community Schools Parent Advisory Representative. WHEN: All nominations are due on or before August 18, 2026. After nomination window closes, an informal interview panel will be created to meet with the applicants in order to select one representative. The selected representative will be recommended to the Board of Education for appointment on behalf of our District and Oakland Schools Board will process our nominee to finalize their appointment to the position. Once finalized, our representative will attend regularly scheduled meetings with other Oakland County parent representatives and our monthly local meetings. Please consider serving on behalf of our district to represent our families at the county level. If you have questions, please contact Sue Toth, Director of Special Education, 248-573-8220.

Mark your calendars and register for the 2026 South Lyon Victory Day! This wonderful community event is guaranteed to fill you with pride and leave you smiling. Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:30 AM South Lyon High School

☀️ Keep your kids learning & exploring all summer! @DetroitPBS & the Michigan Learning Channel are offering FREE summer activity books & STEAM resources for Michigan families. 📚✨ Visit PBS for more information and free downloads: michiganlearning.org/learnin… #DetroitPBSKIDS #SummerLearning #MichiganLearning #FreeResources

🎭 Calling all young stars! South Lyon Area Youth Assistance (SLAYA) Summer Enrichment theatre group is open for school-aged students who love to create, perform, and express themselves. Spaces for our upcoming season are limited, so sign up today! 🌟✨

MORE about INCLUSION Learn from Shelby Mroz what inclusion looks like at MMS! #INCLUSION #SAFETY #BELONGING

☀️ Is your high schooler ready for life after graduation? 🚀💼 As parents, we want to give our teens every advantage as they transition into adulthood. That’s why our Summer MRS Group is designed to teach them the practical, real-world skills they won't always learn in a traditional classroom! This summer, we’ll help your teen build confidence and independence by mastering: 💰 Personal Finance – Budgeting, saving, and managing money wisely. 📝 Resume Building – Crafting a professional resume that stands out to employers. 🤝 Job Applications & Interviews – Learning how to apply for jobs and ace the interview. 🌱 Life Skills – Navigating the essential "adulting" steps for life after high school. 📋 Program Eligibility To ensure a supportive and focused environment, this program is specifically open to high school students with an: ✨ Individual Education Plan (IEP) * ✨ Learning 504 Plan Give your teen the tools they need to thrive in the next chapter of their life. Space is limited! 🔗 Click the link below to learn more and register your teen today! forms.gle/cz3ZH2nN9j8E9ajB7

We are continuing the discussion about inclusion - learn what MMS staff believe inclusion looks like at school. #INCLUSION #SAFETY #BELONGING

🙌 Thank you to Maya Mackey from Be You Therapy! 🙌 We had an incredible turnout for our Parent Partnership presentation: Screens and Teens - How to Limit Your Teens Exposure & Use Screens Effectively and it’s safe to say we all walked away with some fantastic, actionable insights. 📱💡 #DigitalWellness #ParentingTeens #ScreenTime #CommunitySupport #ThankYou

When you see Amy, be sure to congratulate her!! Amy Atwell of South Lyon Community Schools was named the recipient of the 2025–2026 Gwisdalla Award, one of Oakland County’s highest honors in special education leadership. The Gwisdalla Award recognizes individuals whose careers exemplify professional excellence, advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to students with disabilities and their families. The award is named in honor of Gregory Gwisdalla, who served as director of Special Education at Oakland Schools from 1997 to 2001.

🎉Thank you to Jacki Mayowski from Be You Therapy for sharing your expertise at our Parent Partnership event on Navigating Anxiety: Supporting Your Teen as They Face Everyday Pressures. Practical, compassionate, and essential information for anyone supporting young people. To learn more about Be You Therapy visit their website: beyoutherapy.com/ #MentalHealthMatters #ParentPartnership

Is it a "helpful tool" or a "digital glue"? 📱🧐 Navigating the world of screens with your teen feels like a full-time job. Join us for our Parent Partnership presentation: Screens and Teens - How to Limit Your Teens Exposure & Use Screens Effectively presented by Be You Therapy, where we’re breaking down how to set healthy boundaries without the constant power struggle. Learn to limit exposure & use tech effectively! 💥 🗓️ Join us on Tue, May 19, 2026 ⏰Time: 12-1PM📍 Register to be invited to the virtual meeting here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #ParentingTips #DigitalWellness #ScreensAndTeens

Take control of your financial future with MiABLE! 🛡️💰 Join MiABLE’s monthly webinar to learn how a 529 Disability Savings Plan helps you save for expenses like housing, health, and tech—without losing your state or federal benefits. What they’ll cover: ✅ Account basics & "Qualified Expenses" ✅ Step-by-step enrollment demo ✅ Live Q&A session 📅 When: 3rd Wednesday of every month ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Register: at Michigan.gov/MiABLE Upcoming dates: May 20 & June 17! 🗓️ #MiABLE #Michigan #FinancialIndependence #DisabilityAdvocacy Check out the testimonials: michigan.gov/miable/testimon…