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Students and staff celebrated: Tecumseh wins UB the Chemist, state bowling champion and other achievements
Summary
Tecumseh students and staff were recognized March 10 for several achievements, highlighted by a state win in UB the Chemist and individual state and statewide athletic honors.
Trustees opened the March 10 meeting with 'good news' celebrating multiple student and staff achievements across the district.
Tecumseh Middle School students and teachers were recognized for winning the UB the Chemist competition. Presenters said the program — tied to Project Lead The Way and local industry partners in the Lenawee County chemical collaborative — combines a fast-paced quiz format with a video component for a statewide contest. The middle-school roster of students present were named on the record: Connor Weekland, Maxwell Husband, Blake McNamara, Charlie Stark, Reed Stamper, Harper Martinez, Sophia Alanis and Faith Woodby. Staff said one of the district’s teams placed first in the state-level contest for its division and that the top teams now proceed to a video-scoring phase that can lead to a national competition.
Superintendent Matt Hilton highlighted strong kindergarten-roundup turnout (students who will matriculate into the class of 2038) and thanked community volunteers who provided breakfast for families.
Athletics and individual recognitions included: - Ally Zajac, finalist (one of five) for the 2025 Michigan Miss Basketball award and the district’s all-time leading scorer, according to the superintendent’s remarks. - Kiara Pinter, a junior, won the Division 2 individual state bowling championship — the first individual bowler title for Tecumseh in 10 years.
Student representative Ria Merogi delivered a student-report that combined student concerns and appreciation. Merogi asked the district to address two potholes near the high school entrance (one was reported to have caused a popped tire); flagged drop-off congestion in the senior parking lot where some parents have used the area for drop-off and pick-up; and described maintenance issues in some restrooms (sinks that spray, stalls that do not latch) and some water bottle fillers that do not function properly. She also praised new lunchroom furniture and the switch from two lunch periods to four, saying the change reduced crowding and student anxiety. The board acknowledged the student report and said staff would follow up on the maintenance and safety concerns.
Board members and administration also noted a new This Is Us staff-spotlight video series and other communications initiatives that highlight district programs and staff.
