We want to take a moment to highlight a proposal that will be on the ballot later this fall for families across Washtenaw County, including in Lincoln Consolidated Schools. On November 4, 2025, voters residing within the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s (WISD) service area 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.
CTE helps students understand why they learn what they learn from PreK-12. It opens doors to college, careers and beyond. By engaging students through hands-on, applied and experiential learning, they can explore who they are and what brings them joy, all while earning stackable credentials in high school as they prepare for fulfilling college and career pathways.
If a CTE millage is approved by voters, students in preschool, elementary, middle and high school would benefit from new programs and expansion of existing programs. Washtenaw County’s CTE framework would be from PreK-12, with age-appropriate experiences that build on each other as students grow and learn:
PreK: Wonder – Children utilize play and imagination, sparking curiosity about how the world works.
Grades K-5: Awareness – Students discover personal interests and a sense of self, expanding their view of what is possible.
Grades 6-8: Exploration – Students explore their interests and skills, and match them to potential career pathways.
Grades 9-12: Preparation – Students connect academic content to careers through real-word, applied and experiential learning and plan for their future.
We will be sharing more information about the CTE millage proposal across the district over the coming weeks, but I encourage you to take a little time to learn more at www.washtenawisd.org/ctemillage.