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Holly Area School District reports elementary gains on M-STEP, outlines curriculum supports
Summary
District leaders told the board Oct. 6 that elementary students outperformed state and Genesee County averages on Spring 2025 M-STEP in several grades, and detailed curriculum steps — phonics, Bridges math, LETRS training and MTSS supports — to sustain progress.
Holly Area School District officials told the board on Oct. 6 that elementary students posted gains on the Spring 2025 M-STEP and described classroom and system-level steps to build on that progress. Executive Director Szczechowicz introduced the Elementary Leadership Team, which presented comparative district and county data and local interventions.
District Data Coordinator Michael Beattie and principals Aimee Schwartz (Holly Elementary), Carrie Keech (Rose Pioneer Elementary) and Jake Haynes (Patterson Elementary) said elementary performance exceeded state and Genesee County averages in multiple grade levels and subject areas, with particular strengths in mathematics and science. The presenters identified Tier 1 instruction as an area needing continued focus and said the district will expand supports through its MTSS framework.
To address gaps and accelerate learning, the elementary team outlined specific classroom initiatives: implementation of the 95% Core Phonics Program, continued use of Bridges math, explicit phonics instruction aligned with LETRS professional development, and increased teacher professional development. Building-level strategies cited included LEAD assemblies, Leader in Me Lighthouse Teams, expanded robotics opportunities and career-readiness programming.
Board members praised staff and building teams for the results and the plans to strengthen Tier 1 instruction. The presentation also noted that Davisburg Elementary’s update was presented on behalf of Principal Denise Kott, who was unable to attend. No formal action was required; the board’s discussion affirmed continued emphasis on these curriculum and MTSS strategies.
