Schools

Published June 23, 2020

Japhet School students virtually create book during lockdown

CLAWSON — All approximately 55 students at Japhet School, a preschool-through-eighth-grade private school in Clawson, recently utilized technology to collaboratively write and illustrate a short story titled, “Across the Distance: A Tale of Two Friends.”

Fraser Public Schools offering virtual K-12 this fall

Published June 23, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser Public Schools offering virtual K-12 this fall

FRASER — On June 12, Fraser Public Schools announced it will launch virtual K-12 classrooms for the 2020-2021 school year.

Published June 22, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Middle School Teacher of the Year wins 2-year vehicle lease

ERNDALE — A Teacher of the Year in the Ferndale Public Schools was awarded a multiyear vehicle lease from the Suburban Collection.

Published June 22, 2020

Woodward Talk

City of Ferndale, school district pass measures declaring intent to fight racism

FERNDALE — Amid nationwide and local protests of the death of George Floyd, police brutality and systemic racism, the city of Ferndale and its school district both recently passed resolutions dealing with racism.

Greg Scott will fill the Roseville Community Schools Board of Education seat left vacant following the death of trustee Ruth Green. In November, voters will choose someone to serve the remaining four years of Green’s term, and Scott said he will seek election to the remainder of the term.

Published June 19, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Scott selected to fill Roseville school board seat

ROSEVILLE — Following the death of longtime Roseville Community Schools Board of Education trustee Ruth Green, the board selected former board member Greg Scott to fill the opening at its meeting June 17.

Districts predict tough times ahead for school budgets

Published June 19, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Districts predict tough times ahead for school budgets

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Local school districts must submit a balanced budget to the state by July 1.

Published June 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Amid disruption, grads glow in their moment

STERLING HEIGHTS — Like many valedictorians, Julie ElFishawy had the honor of giving a commencement speech to her fellow graduates from the Utica Academy for International Studies, who graduated June 6.

Published June 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Whitmer to release “Michigan’s Return to School Roadmap” June 30

WARREN — One question many have been asking is whether or not students will return to the classroom this fall.

Published June 19, 2020

Warren Weekly

Class of 2020 reflects on unusual year

WARREN/CENTER LINE — It wasn’t the typical commencement ceremony, but it proved to be the proper sendoff in light of the “pomp and circumstance.”

Published June 19, 2020

Madison - Park News

Five Hazel Park High graduates to enlist in military

HAZEL PARK — Officials in the Hazel Park Public Schools are celebrating the decision of five Hazel Park High School graduates with the class of 2020 to enlist in the military.

Published June 18, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods Schools CFO charged with possession of child pornography

HARPER WOODS — A former staff member with the Harper Woods School District has been charged with possessing sexually abusive material of children.

Published June 18, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clintondale seniors honored at outdoor graduation ceremony

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clintondale High School seniors recently got an outdoor send-off. Graduating seniors were able to celebrate via a drive-thru graduation ceremony on the grounds of the high school 2-4 p.m. June 12.

Seven WLCSD schools receive eco-friendly designation

Published June 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Seven WLCSD schools receive eco-friendly designation

WALLED LAKE — Seven schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District have achieved Michigan Green School status this year, an honor that recognizes their efforts promoting eco-friendly habits and good stewardship of the environment. The designation is given by the Michigan Green Schools nonprofit group. Its goal is to work with local schools to protect the state’s air, land, water and animals.

Superintendent of Oakland Schools Wanda Cook-Robinson tells residents that school will be open for in-person learning this fall at the L. Brooks Patterson Executive Office Building in Waterford June 11.

Published June 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County nurses help to reopen schools after COVID-19 shutdown

OAKLAND COUNTY — Along with new backpacks, blue jeans and crayons, don’t forget to add face masks and hand sanitizer to your shopping list.

Published June 9, 2020

Troy Times

Troy School District donates facilities to manufacture face shields for hospital

TROY — Richard Najarian, the president of Precision Global Systems — a Troy-based manufacturer of engines, powertrain components and other services for the automotive and defense industries — received an urgent request from Henry Ford Health Systems for face shields and other personal protection equipment at the end of March.

Southfield Public Schools offers free meal distribution program

Published June 9, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield Public Schools offers free meal distribution program

SOUTHFIELD — According to Southfield Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Martin Green, 60% of families depend on the school system for free or reduced meals daily.

Published June 9, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Teachers, families try to adapt to online learning

GROSSE POINTES — March 13 was the last day most Michigan students attended school for the 2019-2020 school year.

A screenshot of North Farmington High School senior Emily Treger hosting the first episode of “Some Good News Farmington Edition.”

Published June 9, 2020

Farmington Press

FPS adapts viral ‘Some Good News’ series for local community

FARMINGTON HILLS — With Michiganders reeling from an intense 24-hour news cycle, faced with a worldwide pandemic, protests against racial inequality and police brutality, and flooding in Midland, good news may seem harder than ever to come by.

District: Online learning transition was ‘excellent’

Published June 9, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High graduates celebrated

FRASER — Fraser High School seniors were treated to a unique day of commemoration on June 6.

Published June 9, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Chippewa Valley Schools winds down year

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As the school year comes to an end, one local superintendent said it will be remembered for how it finished. For the final three months of the academic year, the district, like all others around the state, had to quickly adapt in the transition from in-person learning to remote education.