Schools

Published November 24, 2020

St. Clair Shores schools pause in-person learning

After following orders by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to end in-person instruction for high school students for three weeks ending Dec. 9, local school districts took action to extend the “pause” to younger students, as well.

The Costello Elementary School building was closed to students due to coronavirus concerns. A sign welcomes students to Zoom for virtual learning.

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Times

Troy Schools moves to online learning only amid rise in COVID-19

TROY — The Troy School District has moved to online-only instruction for K-12 students in response to rising cases of COVID-19, officials said.

Foundation grants tech tools to Troy teachers

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Times

Foundation grants tech tools to Troy teachers

TROY — Over 800 classes in the Troy School District will benefit from new technology tools thanks to the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence.

Abigail Tucker is able to participate in school activities after starting a new treatment for Crohn’s disease.

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Times

Teen’s Crohn’s treatment helps her keep playing music

TROY — School can be challenging enough for many young people, but having symptoms of Crohn’s disease can make it an even bigger struggle.

Hillside Elementary School is one of eight local elementary schools that will now wait to start in-person instruction until Jan. 11, 2021, after Farmington Public Schools Board of Education trustees unanimously approved the postponement date.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

Elementary school in-person start date pushed back to January

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Elementary school students at Farmington Public Schools were gearing up to return to the classroom for the first time since last March in a hybrid model of instruction Nov. 16, but with COVID-19 cases spiking in Oakland County, now they won’t re-enter their school buildings until Jan. 11, 2021.

Assistant Superintendent of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Dr. Bobbie Goodrum receives a $1,000 check from Stephanie Trivax and Justin Becker of Brookfield Management.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

FPS receives $1,000 donation from local apartment complex

FARMINGTON/HILLS — One way or another, COVID-19 has impacted us all, but luckily, 2020 hasn’t been all bad.

Published November 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

‘Discovery of the Lincoln Time Capsule’ documentary now online

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools and WOAK, the district’s student broadcast channel, recently produced a nine minute and 32 second documentary called “Discovery of the Lincoln Time Capsule.”

Published November 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Musson Elementary earns second National Blue Ribbon

ROCHESTER HILLS — Musson Elementary School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School, marking the second time the school has been honored.

Published November 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Educators lay out back-to-school plan for secondary students

GROSSE POINTES — Face-to-face learning, both hybrid and daily in-person classes, for local districts has ceased temporarily since the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a new emergency COVID-19 order effective Nov. 18.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley council approves tax abatement, brownfield resolutions for La Salette School development

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved two resolutions related to the project at the former Our Lady of La Salette School at its Nov. 16 meeting.

Published November 19, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson Public Schools goes remote for three weeks

CLAWSON — During an emergency meeting Nov. 16, the Clawson Board of Education unanimously approved a three-week pause from the district’s hybrid — both in-person and remote — learning model, as recommended by Superintendent Tim Wilson.

Fraser Public Schools to remain all-virtual until Dec. 8

Published November 19, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser Public Schools to remain all-virtual until Dec. 8

FRASER — The Fraser Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted Nov. 16 for learning to be fully virtual for three weeks before returning to a face-to-face model Dec. 8.

Chippewa Valley approves return to remote learning

Published November 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley approves return to remote learning

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At the Nov. 16 Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education meeting, a return to remote learning was approved for grades kindergarten through fifth grade, and kindergarten through 12th grade CLP, or creative learning program.

Published November 19, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Legionella spotted in water tests at Seaholm

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Public Schools reported last week that a strain of Legionella bacteria was found in the pipes of Ernest W. Seaholm High School.

Published November 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Educators react to new COVID-19 state mandates

WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS — In-person learning, both hybrid and daily, for local school districts has ceased temporarily since the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a new emergency COVID-19 order effective Nov. 18.

Change of plans for students as COVID cases rise

Published November 18, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Change of plans for St. Clair Shores students as COVID cases rise

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While students at South Lake High School never returned to face-to-face learning, students at Lakeview High School and Lake Shore High School had to pivot to remote learning for a few weeks as state health authorities ordered a three week pause on many activities with cases of COVID-19 on the rise.

Published November 18, 2020

Farmington Press

FPS superintendent, 2 board members resign

FARMINGTON — Talks of division, accountability and adult behavior shared the spotlight at the special Board of Education meeting Nov. 16, where not only did board trustees approve the resignation of Superintendent Robert Herrera, but trustees approved the censure of Trustee Angie Smith, and Board President Pam Green and Board Vice President Terry Johnson also resigned.

Published November 18, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham, Bloomfield students revert to all-virtual learning

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Even before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had a say in the matter with her latest health order, the Bloomfield Hills Schools and Birmingham Public Schools districts made the call to switch all students back to virtual learning.

School district breaks ground on ‘state-of-the-art’ early childhood center

Published November 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

WLCSD breaks ground on ‘state-of-the-art’ early childhood center

WALLED LAKE — When Cathy Kochanski was hired as the assistant superintendent of learning services for the Walled Lake Consolidated School District in July 2019, there was an instant perk that came with the job.