Chelsea – Education
Adult Learners Institute
(734) 292–5540
Offers a wide variety of remote and in-person noncredit classes during fall and winter/spring semesters; fees $20–$35 depending on the number of sessions. [email protected], alimichigan.org
Beach Middle School
445 Mayer • (734) 433–2202
Grades 6–8. Adam Schilt, principal.
Career and Technical Education
1300 Campus Pkwy., Saline • Kara Stemmer, (734) 401–4371
The South and West Washtenaw Consortium provides career and technical education to students in grades 11 & 12 enrolled in the Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan, and Saline school districts. theswwc.org
Chelsea Community Education
275 N. Freer (Pierce Lake Early Childhood Center) • (734) 433–2204, ext. 4001
Youth and adult enrichment classes and sports. Youth sports include flag football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and more. Adult classes include meditation, exercise, art, and informational classes; team sports include basketball, volleyball, and softball. [email protected], chelseaschools.org/departments/community-education
Chelsea Education Foundation
PO Box 281, Chelsea 48118
Raises money for college scholarships and grants to schools, community organizations, and local education programs. chelseaeducationfoundation.org
Chelsea High School
740 N. Freer • (734) 433–2201
Grades 9–12. Amanda Clor, principal.
Chelsea School District
500 Washington (Washington Street Education Center) • (734) 433–2208
Enrollment (2024–25): 2,257. Superintendent Michael Kapolka. chelseaschools.org
The school board meets twice a month, Mon. 6:30 p.m., location varies. Elections held annually in Nov. Trustees serve 6-year terms. Erin Hunt-Carter (president), Glenn Fox (vice president), Sara Tracy (secretary), Michelle Craig (treasurer), Nicolia Heineman, Heidi Reyst, Eric Wilkinson (trustees).
North Creek Elementary School
699 McKinley • (734) 433–2203
Grades K–2. Casey Wescott, principal.
South Meadows Elementary School
335 Pierce • (734) 433–2205
Grades 3–5. Katie Spisich, principal.
Special Education
Director Lisa Nickel, (734) 433–2208, ext. 6083
Early intervention services and classrooms for children ages 3–5 who meet eligibility criteria. Resource rooms at every building, teacher consultants, speech and language services, occupational and physical therapists, school psychologists and social workers, and administrative support. Countywide programs for elementary and secondary students with emotional or behavioral challenges, autism, hearing impairments, or severe cognitive impairments. [email protected], chelseaschools.org/departments/special-education