Thank You Voters!
Constituents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) have approved the countywide Career Technical Education (CTE) millage in the November 4, 2025, election. This funding will provide a sustainable local source of support for CTE programs, helping schools maintain and update existing programs and technology, expand equitable access to students across all communities, provide earlier exposure to career pathways, and strengthen connections with industry and postsecondary partners to meet skilled workforce needs.
“This millage will eliminate barriers and expand access to purposeful, hands-on, applied and experiential learning in every school district across Washtenaw County, and I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to voters on behalf of our schools and students,” stated WISD Superintendent Naomi Norman. “We are extremely grateful for the trust our community has placed in us. We look forward to continued collaboration with our partners in this work to build a transparent, countywide framework that benefits PreK-12 students in all districts and strengthens our region’s talent pipeline.”
Students and families can expect to see additional CTE-related opportunities as early as the 2026-27 school year, including expansion of programs currently piloted this school year such as the Drone and Aviation Technology program, BEST Leadership entrepreneurship capstone, and a middle school experience called From Curiosity to Career.
“This investment by our community will help shape a generation of hope,” said Dr. Ryan Rowe, WISD CTE Director and CEPD Administrator. “Our goal is for every student to cross the stage at graduation with an informed and inspired plan for what comes next, whether it’s college, an apprenticeship, the military, or a high-skill career. This funding allows us to build stronger pathways, connect learning to the real world, and help students see their future within reach.”
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On November 4, voters residing within the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s service area - including Saline Area Schools- will be asked to consider a 1 mill tax that would support CTE learning experiences from preschool through high school graduation. CTE helps students understand why they learn what they learn from PreK-12. CTE programs open doors to college, careers, and beyond. If a CTE millage is approved by voters, regional hubs for CTE programs, like Saline’s South and West Washtenaw Consortium, will continue to operate, and CTE programs at those sites and across the county would be expanded.
The South and West Washtenaw Consortium is pleased to invite the community to a public open house showcasing current Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The event will be held Tuesday, October 21 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at these three Saline Area Schools Locations:
Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway, Saline, MI
Building Trades, 202 W. Bennett St., Saline, MI
Huron Valley Beauty Academy, 7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI
Members of the community are invited to tour the labs, meet instructors and students, and learn more about the proposed CTE millage.
On November 4, 2025, voters residing within the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s service area - including Saline Area Schools - will be asked to consider a 1 mill tax that would support the expansion of Career Technical Education (CTE) learning experiences from preschool through high school graduation.
Friendly reminder for our Hornet families! There is no school Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1. See you on Tuesday for a great start to week 2! 
