WARREN — On Sept. 17, when the Regina High School seniors took on Bloomfield Hills Marian in their annual powder puff football game, they played with heavy hearts.

SOUTHFIELD — The Autism Alliance of Michigan is calling the Michigan Department of Education to a higher standard as it pertains to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act cap on the percentage of students with disabilities allowed to take the state’s alternate assessment, the MI-Access test.

TROY — While June is graduation season, there was a special graduation ceremony June 8 at the Troy School District Services Building for the 13 interns of the Project Search program.

TROY — Two Troy students are among the first girls to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout as part of the Boy Scouts of America.

CENTER LINE — With Center Line Public Schools offering courses in which students explore career possibilities at every grade level, district officials have partnered with local businesses.

CENTER LINE — Local first responders visited Center Line High School June 9 to talk to second grade students about their careers.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Community College is continuing its partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts through the DIA’s Inside|Out program.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College South Campus in Warren last month hosted approximately 2,500 students, educators and parents from Macomb County and beyond at the 38th annual Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — On June 11, 633 students filed into the USA Hockey arena to receive their diplomas during graduation ceremonies for Farmington and North Farmington high schools.

NOVI — Approximately 515 Wildcats converged upon the George Gervin GameAbove Center at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti June 1 for the final roar of the Class of 2023 at the Novi High School commencement ceremony.

FRASER — Each year, on their last day of class, the graduating seniors of Fraser High School take one last walk around the building to the cheers of their fellow students and led by the school marching band.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — When Austin Barnett was in the eighth grade, he set a goal for himself: to be valedictorian when he graduated from high school.

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — At the Michigan Association of Family and Consumer Sciences spring conference, Stevenson High School family and consumer sciences teacher Kristina Robinson was named the 2023 Teacher of the Year.  

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/BIRMINGHAM — Teachers of the Year have been named for Bloomfield Hills Schools and Birmingham Public Schools, three teachers in each district.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Not many people would fault West Bloomfield resident Alec Dorf if he held the opinion that the world doesn’t always seem fair.

CENTER LINE — Growing up isn’t always easy. Sometimes there are problems at home, family relationship issues, or challenges at school that affect a child’s academics, behavior or social skills.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — One chapter closed and a new one began. This month, graduating seniors from local high schools received their diplomas in commencement ceremonies that brought cheers, emotions, high-fives and hugs.

TROY — Each year, eighth graders in Troy Public Schools go through a trial by fire, a mock interview conducted by real members of the Troy business community.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Lake Shore High School is celebrating its 100th graduating class, starting with their graduation on June 3, along with festivities and special guests.

CLAWSON — Next year, Clawson Public Schools will be welcoming four new furry friends to the district.