Schools

Published May 7, 2021

Warren man, 70, becomes college graduate

WARREN/YPSILANTI — In 1974, while in speech class at Eastern Michigan University, Bennie Zizio left class to use the restroom.

Published May 7, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Utica High School junior discusses mental health on DPTV livestream

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Utica High School junior had a chance to be on live television with other local students during a Detroit Public TV program called “Please Listen: Students Talk About Mental Health and Suicide Awareness” April 28.

Published May 7, 2021

Troy Times

Troy Athens student council supports foster kids through annual drive

TROY — Troy Athens High School student council members made another big impact for a Macomb County nonprofit that supports local foster kids.

Lilliana Kerr was killed in 2017 after a table fell on her at a Head Start program. A bill known as “Lilliana’s Law” would require increased safety inspections in Michigan schools.

Published May 6, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Local state rep aims to make school safety inspections a requirement

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — Trying to get a law passed that would prevent the type of incident that killed 3-year-old Lilliana Kerr has been difficult for her mom.

School board approves later start time for high schools

Published May 6, 2021

Troy Times

Troy school board approves later start time for high schools

TROY — Troy School District high schoolers during the 2022-2023 school year and beyond will be able to get a little extra shuteye each morning before having to wake up for school.

Published May 6, 2021

Rochester Post

Barricaded gunman situation resolved in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — A barricaded gunman situation in Rochester Hills came to a close the morning of May 6.

Published May 6, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Artist paints students reading for ‘Paint a Reader’ program

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/ UTICA — Since lockdown first began, Sarah Chisholm, who is a first grade teacher at Plumbrook Elementary in Sterling Heights, has been trying to find ways to inspire her students and their creativity while at home.

At the April 26 Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 6-1 on a resolution to revise quarantine and close-contact tracing rules that upset many parents and staff members. Others, however, agreed with the motion.

Published May 4, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe staff, parents sound off on board’s COVID-19 resolution revision

GROSSE POINTES — One of the many issues the Grosse Pointe Public School System has faced during the pandemic is whether or not to open schools in-person full-time, in a hybrid format or in a virtual format.

Farmington Public Schools recently announced that Jon Barth would take over as the district’s director of facilities.

Published May 2, 2021

Farmington Press

FPS gets new facilities director

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Jon Barth as the district’s new director of facilities recently.

Troy High School orchestra students perform 6 feet apart under a tent, while sporting face coverings, due to COVID-19.

Published April 30, 2021

Troy Times

Pandemic doesn’t stop the music in Troy

TROY — Troy School District music educators are celebrating another big victory this year, despite several changes the department has made in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published April 29, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

We Are Here Foundation donates furniture to GPPSS

GROSSE POINTE CITY/WOODS — As Grosse Pointe Public School System administrative staff members prepare to move to their new central offices this September, one local nonprofit organization is helping them with the process.

Published April 28, 2021

Madison - Park News

Madison school district achieves savings on bonds

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison District Public Schools will see savings of $747,000 in interest payments on school bonds, thanks to the recent sale of the district’s 2021 refunding bonds in the amount of roughly $9.6 million. The savings represent nearly 8% of the bonds that remain.

Published April 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

South’s ArtFest goes online May 5-7

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For the last 40 years, Grosse Pointe South High School art students have showcased their talents in the school’s annual ArtFest.

Published April 26, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Chippewa returns to full-time face-to-face learning

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Despite a rise in COVID-19 cases over the last couple of weeks in Macomb County, Chippewa Valley Schools Superintendent Ron Roberts said there’s hope the community is over the peak.

The Roseville Community Schools Scholarship Foundation will return with its annual Joe Manfreda Dream Dash fundraiser on Saturday, May 8, at Roseville High School.

Published April 24, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Runners to take to the Roseville streets once more with Dream Dash fundraiser

ROSEVILLE — After missing a year due to COVID-19, the Joe Manfreda Dream Dash will return to Roseville.

Science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics

Published April 24, 2021

Troy Times

International Academy students host STEAM program for elementary kids

TROY — A new nonprofit co-founded by five International Academy East freshmen has given elementary students in the Troy School District a taste of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics through its latest 10-week program.

Published April 23, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

UCS students create fundraisers to give back to struggling community restaurants

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/ UTICA — The Shelby Junior High School Student Council has been running what it is calling a “reverse fundraiser” for the community, in which the council raises funds to support local restaurants that are struggling during the pandemic.

High school students from the Southfield and surrounding areas are invited to participate in the “Building Your Future: Life After High School Summer Series” program.

Published April 22, 2021

Southfield Sun

New program helps teens with life after high school

SOUTHFIELD — In March, Southfield Mental Health Associates interns Keyshawn McMiller and Kashmin Dalal created the League of Extraordinary Youth-Esteemed Teens empowerment groups, an eight-week series to teach teens soft skills and provide a supportive and purpose-driven, group-focused space for high schoolers in the Southfield.