Sheriff Stan Burchardt is pleased to announce the ongoing success of the Student of the Month program, aimed at recognizing outstanding students in Hillsdale County.

 For more information about the Student of the Month program, Undersheriff William K. Whorley or call him at (800) 437-7317 Ext. 226.

How To Participate
Introduction to the Student of the Month Program (PDF file, 19 KB)
TEACHERS: Student of the Month Nomination Form (PDF file, 20 KB)
STUDENTS: Application for Law Enforcement Scholarship (PDF file, 295 KB)

Participating schools decide who to recognize and why. Selected students will receive a certificate signed by the sheriff and will become role models to others in their class. Students will also receive a bumper sticker identifying them as a Star Student. The selected student will have the opportunity to compete with other Students of the Month for a $250 scholarship to be applied to any college or university. The goal of this program is to encourage school-age children to stay in school and excel in their respective studies. A teacher can nominate a student for any significant achievement within the classroom. Student nomination forms will be reviewed by an already-appointed Student of the Month Committee.

Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office Education Fund
Education Fund Brochure (PDF, 124 KB)
 
     The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office uses contributions made to the Education Fund to purchase, produce and supply instructional tools allowing us to engage in quality education programs.  These valuable resources are distributed free of charge to schools, senior centers, and at public events hosted by the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office.  Resource material, including information on bike safety, gun safety, boater safety, senior safety, home protection and other topics, is provided to our community members, guests, and visitors.  Funds are also used to provide a $250 Educational Scholarship each year through a competitive application process for students who wish to enter the field of Criminal Justice at an accredited college.  Students who are awarded the Sheriff Star Student of the Month award are eligible for the scholarship with announcements made at their respective school awards program.

     Want to know how you can help?  Community support is essential to our efforts.  We greatly appreciate any tax deductible donations you can provide to the Education Fund.  Please use the mail-in contribution form with your donation.  All contributors will be recognized as “partners” on printed materials, and a receipt will be provided from the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office.  Please direct any inquiries to (517) 437-7317 or toll free at (800) 437-7317.