Flint Community Schools

Flint, Michigan – November 25, 2025 – Flint Community Schools is pleased to announce that the district has once again been honored with the MiMTSS Recognition Award for the 2024–2025 school year—marking the fourth consecutive year of achievement. This continued recognition highlights the district’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, data-informed, and supportive learning environment for every scholar through the Michigan Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MiMTSS) framework.

The MiMTSS Recognition program highlights Michigan educators who demonstrate excellence in meeting students’ diverse needs through the implementation of a comprehensive MTSS model. This statewide framework emphasizes evidence-based practices, strategic use of data, and systems of support that strengthen students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.

For the 2024–2025 school year, Flint Community Schools earned recognition in two categories: MTSS Data Utilization and MTSS Implementation and Impact. These honors reflect the district’s strong commitment to using data-driven insights to guide interventions, build educator capacity, and deliver effective supports that improve outcomes for all learners. Recognition criteria are based on information housed in the MiMTSS Data System and outlined on the MiMTSS TA Center website at https://mimtsstac.org/evaluation-research/results/mimtss-recognition.

“Every day, our team works with purpose and passion to ensure scholars have access to the support they need to succeed,” said Superintendent Kevelin Jones. “This recognition affirms the value of that work and motivates us to keep advancing practices that help our students grow.”

MTSS Data Utilization

Flint Community Schools was recognized for its effective use of data to guide districtwide improvement efforts. By routinely collecting, reviewing, and applying findings from the District Capacity Assessment, educators have strengthened their approach to meeting student needs across all instructional tiers.

The following schools were honored for their MTSS fidelity data collection and use in the area of Behavior:

• Accelerated Learning Academy

• Brownell STEM Academy

• Doyle/Ryder School

• Durant Tuuri Mott School

• Eisenhower School

• Freeman School

• Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

• Neithercut Elementary School

• Potter School

• Southwestern Classical Academy

MTSS Implementation and Impact

Flint Community Schools was also recognized for demonstrating meaningful improvements in MTSS implementation, particularly related to behavior support systems. The following schools received awards for achieving specific levels of behavior implementation fidelity:

• Accelerated Learning Academy: Tier 1 Behavior (Silver)

• Brownell STEM Academy: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)

• Doyle/Ryder School: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)

• Durant Tuuri Mott School: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)

• Eisenhower School: Tier 1 Behavior (Silver), Tier 2 Behavior (Bronze)

• Freeman School: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)

• Holmes STEM Middle School Academy: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)

• Neithercut Elementary School: Tier 1 Behavior (Silver), Tier 2 Behavior (Bronze)

• Potter School: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze), Tier 2 Behavior (Bronze)

• Southwestern Classical Academy: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)

“This accomplishment reflects the strength of our staff and their dedication to creating safe, structured, and nurturing spaces for learning,” Superintendent Jones added. “Our MTSS work is about removing barriers and helping every child thrive. We’re proud to see these efforts recognized.”

Michigan educators continue to lead with innovation and a learner-centered approach, and the MiMTSS Recognition process serves as an opportunity to lift up districts and schools doing exceptional work. Flint Community Schools’ fourth consecutive award demonstrates its steadfast commitment to equity, meaningful support systems, and continuous improvement.

This year’s recognition further affirms the district’s dedication to data-driven practices and impactful student support structures—foundations that will continue to elevate scholar success for years to come.