Linden Community Schools

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Ashley Ord Recess Aide Central Elementary School Ashley Ord She has children who attend our district, so working with students in the same district was a great fit. She loves spending time with her family. They enjoy traveling, trying new things, and enjoying outdoor activities and camping. Welcome to the team Ashley Ord! #LINDENEAGLETEAM

New Staff

August 30, 2023

Welcome Ashley Ord to Central Elementary!

LCS Closed- August 25, 2023

August 25, 2023

Linden Community Schools is closed today, Friday, August 25, 2023, due to power outage. We will continue to assess the conditions within our district and make additional announce...

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Jerry Parker Math Interventionist Linden Middle School Jerry Parker is a retired teacher and after a year away from teaching and working with kids, he decided he wanted to get back into a school setting. He missed the interaction with students and helping them learn math. He is married to his wife Julie, and they live in Linden. He also enjoys boating and fishing. Welcome Mr. Parker to LMS! #LINDENEAGLETEAM

New Staff

August 24, 2023

Welcome Mr. Parker to Linden Middle School!

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Meredith Barton Biology Teacher Linden High School Meredith Barton attended Albion College and Eastern Michigan University. We asked why she decided to work in education and she said, "After I graduated from Albion I spent a few years figuring out what exactly I wanted to do. I knew I loved biology and science, but the pandemic really pushed me to figure out what I wanted to do-and education was always what I went back to. I stopped fighting and jumped in and I couldn't be more excited!" She also said she loves the idea of a small close-knit community. The staff here seem so supportive & I've heard nothing but great things! #LINDENEAGLETEAM

New Staff

August 14, 2023

Welcome Meredith Barton to Linden High School!

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Kristina Turner Playground Aide Linden Elementary Kristina Turner is a longtime resident of Linden and has children that attend here. She graduated from Linden High School in 2012. She has been married for almost 10 years and has two boys. They like dirt biking and riding their four-wheeler. She decided to work in the school because the schedule allows more time with her family. Welcome Mrs. Turner! #LINDENEAGLEPRIDE

New Staff

August 14, 2023

Welcome Kristina Turner to Linden Elementary School!

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Olivia Taylor Intervention Tutor Hyatt Elementary Olivia Taylor joins the Linden Community Schools team on August 16th! We asked, "Why did you decide to work with students?" She replied, "When I was little, I loved learning so much that I made my siblings play school with me! I love helping students find a love of learning and they inspire me every day!" She is engaged to her best friend, Tony, and they have a very goofy cat. She enjoys camping, reading, and playing animal crossing. Welcome Olivia Taylor! #LINDENEAGLEPRIDE

New Staff

August 11, 2023

Welcome Olivia Taylor to Hyatt Elementary!

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Jessica Mattis Social Skills Facilitator Linden Elementary Jessica Mattis has a degree in language arts and elementary education. She said she chose Linden Community Schools because "I love the enthusiasm Linden has for helping students reach their full potential. You can feel how much staff care and want to help when you walk in." She is a mother of two children who attend the district and married her high school sweetheart. She loves cooking, gardening, golfing, and kayaking. #LINDENEAGLETEAM

New Staff

August 10, 2023

Welcome Jessica Mattis to Linden Elementary!

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Jennifer Emerton Reading Intervention Tutor Central Elementary Jennifer Emerton earned an elementary education degree at Western Michigan University. She has been married to her husband for 10 years and they have two boys, Max (age 8) and Banks (age 5). She also has a dog named Gus. She loves spending time with her family. Also, she enjoys spending time outdoors & traveling. She was a former teacher and has always loved helping kids learn and grow. She said, "Working with students gives me the opportunity to make a positive impact and guide them to a successful future!" #LINDENEAGLEPRIDE

New Staff

August 10, 2023

Welcome Jennifer Emerton to Central Elementary!

We theWe are pleased to introduce thenewest newest member of our team... Mikeyla Agopian School Psychologist Mikeyla Agopian has earned a Doctorate in Education forSchool Psychology from Michigan StateUniversity. She is passionate aboutstudent mental health, academic success,and positive self-image. She chose Lindebecause it's a small district in a strongcommunity. She is looking forward toconnection & collaboration! She loves reading, playing video games,and hanging out with her cat, Clementine. Welcome Mikeyla! #LINDENEAGLEPRIDE

New Staff

August 9, 2023

Welcome School Psychologist Mikeyla Agopian!

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Kari Parkin Business Teacher Linden High School Kari Parkin has an education specialist degree in Educational Leadership. She chose Linden because of the great community with opportunities to start a new program and grow professionally. She is married with four children, two dogs, and two lizards. Her interests include camping, spending time outside and at the pool, watching her kids play sports, date nights, and Law and Order SVU. We asked why she decided to work in a school and she said, "I enjoy working with teens and helping them navigate life while also building relationships and learning along the way." Welcome Kari Parkin! #LINDENEAGLETEAM

New Staff

August 4, 2023

Welcome Kari Parkin to Linden High School!

We theWe are pleased to introduce thenewest newest member of our team... Diane Sokoloski Administrative Assistant Community Education Diane Sokolski chose Liden because she said she loves to be part of our small-town community. Diane and her husband have been married for 23 years. They have threechildren that all attend Linden CommunitySchools. She loves to bake, do craftprojects and play with their dogs. Weasked, "Why did you decide to work forLCS?" She answered, "I have a vestedinterest in Linden and I look forward tobeing a part of its growth. #LINDENEAGLETEAM

New Staff

August 4, 2023

Welcome Diane Sokoloski to Linden Community Education!

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Marina McConiha Kindergarten Teacher Linden Elementary Marina McConiha attended the University of Central Missouri earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. She married her high school sweetheart and they have two daughters, ages three and one. She chose Linden because she lives in the community and her children will attend our schools. She said she has a passion for teaching. She loves making connections with kids and watching them grow. She wants to be someone they can lean on when they need support and someone who helps them and lets them know they can succeed. Welcome Mrs. McConiha! #LINDENEAGLETEAM

New Staff

August 2, 2023

Welcome Mrs. McConiha to Linden Elementary!

Image of man Andrew Knuuti attended U of M Flint and American College of Education. He holds a master's degree in Curriculum. We asked, "Why have you chosen Linden?" Hereplied, "I love the hometown feel and I will alsobe moving to the area in the future. He ismarried and has a daughter and a son. He lovesthe outdoors and hunting. We also asked, "Why did you decide to work in aschool?" He said, "Early on in college I worked ina tutoring lab and somehow it just clicked. I really enjoy working with students and sharing in all their success!

New Staff

August 1, 2023

Welcome Andrew Knuuti to Linden Middle School!

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Jaeda Bieber Special Education Paraprofessional Jaeda Bieber said she chose to work in Linden because she heard how wonderful & welcoming it is, and that we have an excellent work environment! She loves to go camping with her family and her favorite place to camp is Benzonia, Michigan. She enjoys arts and crafts and spending time with her friends. She said she has always loved teaching and helping others. Working with daycares and schools will further her dream of becoming a teacher. Welcome Jaeda Bieber! #LINDENEAGLETEAM

New Staff

July 26, 2023

Welcome Jaeda Bieber to Linden Middle School!

Image of women with long brown hair "We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Alisha Books Art Teacher Hyatt/Central Elementary Alisha Books earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree while attending Baker, U of M Flint, and Oakland University. She has been married to her husband Matthew for nine years, and they have a son named Grayson, who will be starting kindergarten this year. She loves to run, read and go camping! We asked why she decided to work in education and she responded "I've always wanted to be a teacher and have always thought of myself as a lifelong learner. I love being a part of every child's life to help mold them into great citizens of the community!" #LINDENEAGLETEAM

Welcome New Staff!

July 26, 2023

Welcome Alisha Books!

Free Dental Screenings

July 21, 2023

The State of Michigan passed a law to ensure that children have an opportunity to receive an oral health assessment (dental screening) before they enter kindergarten. We do no...

LCS Bond Program Phase 1 Celebration

July 20, 2023

In celebration of the support from the LCS community. #lindeneaglepride

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Keep Your School in the Loop

July 14, 2023

Preparations for the new school year are already underway. Part of that preparation is completing the 2023-2024 CURRENT Student Information Update task in the Online Registrat...

LCS Supt's Corner- July, 2023

July 13, 2023

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team... Peter Gleason Athletic Director & LHS Assistant Principal Pete Gleason attended Aquinas College & CMU where he earned a master's degree in Educational Administration. He has been married for 30 years and has three wonderful children. His interests are sports, hunting & fishing, reading, and spending time with his family. He chose Linden to be close to family and to be part of a rich athletic and academic tradition! Welcome Pete Gleason! #LINDENEAGLETEAM

New Staff

June 29, 2023

Welcome Pete Gleason!