Join us for EUP Reads, a fun-filled evening of reading activities under the big top for students and families!
📍 Location: LSSU Cisler Center
📅 Date: March 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️Literacy-based activities for kids of all ages
🎟️Prizes and giveaways
🎟️Free snacks and refreshments
🎟️A fun circus atmosphere filled with books, imagination, and excitement
🤹♀️Circus-themed costumes are encouraged but not mandatory!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Looking for a night out but have trouble finding childcare⁉️ Then we have the event for you❗
The EUPISD Early Childhood Department is hosting a Date Night Event where you can drop off your children and enjoy a night out with your partner!
🩷When: February 10th from 5:30-7PM
🩷Where: Superior Start - 943 Campus Court Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
🔴There are limited spots available
🔴 Children 3 months to 8 years are welcome
🔴 Some snacks are provided but feel free to provide your own
📩Scan the QR Code on the flyer or register HERE
☎️If you have any questions, please contact Emily Mayer at 906-632-3373 ext. 5186 or emayer-isd@eupschools.org
🌟Welcoming a new baby?
🌟Working on conceiving?
🌟Hoping one day to be a parent?
🌟Wondering about growing your family?
🌟Newly welcomed a child?
🤝We are partnering with Compass Pregnancy & Family Resource Center, MyMichigan Medical Center Sault, Chippewa County Health Department, and Great Start Collaborative Eastern Upper Peninsula to bring you a trivia style night with prenatal & parenting information, local resources, and a chance to connect with new parents!
📍Join us on Tuesday, January 27th from 6-7:30 PM at Compass Pregnancy & Family Resource Center located at 1420 Ashmun St Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
📱Bring your phone to play along and win prizes!
7 📊 Better data = better support.
We used data to strengthen behavior supports, improve referral systems, and streamline onboarding for staff — helping us respond quickly and effectively to family needs.🚗🚦🪂
6 🏅 Committed to excellence.
Our programs improved Great Start to Quality ratings, maintained Blue Ribbon status, and achieved zero compliance findings — ensuring safe, nurturing, high-quality learning for every child. 💙💯🤩
5 🚀 Innovation happens when we work together.
From launching a new Help Me Grow referral system to strengthening partnerships with local businesses, health departments, colleges, and career centers — collaboration is making a real difference for families. 🔗💪🎢
4 💙 Stronger families = stronger communities.💙
This year, we expanded Parents as Teachers, hosted Summer Socials and Parent Cafés, connected with families at over 25 community events, and increased access to books, early learning tools, and safety resources. 👨👩👧👦📚🌳
3 🌟 When educators grow, children thrive.🌟
Our team completed advanced trainings, earned credentials, and presented at state and national conferences — bringing new expertise back to the families we serve.🖍️📝📏
2 💛 Everyone belongs. Everyone thrives.💛
This year, our work centered on creating learning spaces where every child and family feels welcome. From launching the Early Childhood Community Inclusion Team to securing a $500,000 grant for a new inclusive outdoor play space and $50,000 in funds for diverse literacy materials, we are building environments that celebrate every child’s strengths. ✨🛝🌱
1 🎉 More children than ever are learning, growing, and thriving in our Early Learning Centers!
This year, all EUPISD-operated programs reached full enrollment and expanded access through new GSRP classrooms, 5-day options, participating in Tri-Share child care support, and families awarded $30,000+ in Early Learning Scholarships so families could afford quality childcare.
💛 High-quality early learning is possible because of families, educators, and community partners working together. 💛
EUPISD EC Year in Review - Social Media Highlights
Thank you for an incredible year!
Together with families, educators, and community partners, we expanded early learning opportunities, strengthened family engagement, supported educator growth, and built a more inclusive early childhood system across the EUP.
In celebration check back daily for seven days of posts highlighting staff and program accomplishments from the 2024-2025 program year!
💛 We are grateful for your trust, partnership, and support. Here’s to another year of growing, learning, and thriving — together.🤠👮♀️👷♂️👩⚕️👩🏫🧑🏭🧑🍼🤰
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher – Now Hiring!
📌 Position: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
💼 Edustaff Contract – Up to $16.56/hour
✔️ Qualifications:
• Child Development Associate (CDA), associate degree in Early Childhood/Child Development, or willingness to obtain within 2 years
• Must meet MiLEAP minimum personnel qualifications per Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers
📘 About the Role:
As an assistant teacher, you will work closely with and under the guidance of a lead teacher. You’ll help plan, implement, and support a comprehensive early learning program, taking an active role in meeting the educational, social, emotional, physical, and self-care needs of children in our Early Learning Centers.
You may also substitute for the lead teacher when needed.
🌱 If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information about the position and how to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/eup/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=2162&category=Student+Support+Services&AppliTrackJobId=3499_2162&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
Are you a new or expecting parent? Join us for a virtual baby fair to learn about resources available to you, important information, and ask questions to experts.
• Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Learn more and register at Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Virtual Baby Fair.
For more information, please email MDHHS-VirtualBabyFair@Michigan.gov.
Happy Halloween! Please join us at the Michigan State Police Sault Ste. Marie Post on Friday, October 24th, 2025, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for the Halloween Drop-In
