Schools

Published January 12, 2022

Local schools continue to address staffing issues

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Local superintendents say that their school districts continue to be short-staffed in a number of areas, and help is needed.

Published January 11, 2022

Woodward Talk

School leaders focus on continuing in-person learning amid new COVID-19 variant

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The rise of COVID-19’s omicron variant has led to an increase in cases both nationwide and worldwide.

Published January 7, 2022

C&G Newspapers

UCS, WCS discuss new rules for substitute teachers

WARREN/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A new bill signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is designed to address a substitute teacher shortage by letting other trusted staff members serve in that role.

Published December 22, 2021

Warren Weekly

Program gets local students outdoors in nature

CENTER LINE/WARREN — The Center Line Public Schools’ Academy 21 virtual program is for students who learn best in an online setting.

Published December 21, 2021

C&G Newspapers

WCS join national litigation against Juul

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — In an effort to curtail vaping among middle school and high school students, Warren Consolidated Schools has joined with several districts across the country to sue the electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc.

Chippewa Valley Schools bus driver Barb Csernai helps inscribe “Oxford strong” onto a bus prior to departure. Bus drivers from across Macomb County teamed up to show support to the Oxford School Community Dec. 8.

Published December 21, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Clinton Township bus drivers show support for Oxford colleagues

MACOMB COUNTY — One after another, the buses left the parking lot, in support of the Oxford community.

Officials reflect on school safety in aftermath of shooting at Oxford

Published December 20, 2021

Southfield Sun

Officials reflect on school safety in aftermath of shooting at Oxford

SOUTHFIELD — After the Oxford High School incident, Southfield Public Schools administrators and local police reaffirmed their commitment to safety — and they’re asking parents and guardians to help by watching for red flags and reporting threats.

A rendering shows one of the eight science labs that are part of the design for Detroit Catholic Central’s new STEM center.

Published December 20, 2021

Novi Note

Detroit Catholic Central announces plans for new STEM center

NOVI — Students at Detroit Catholic Central will soon have new opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Published December 20, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Hills High becomes first Michigan Fair Trade Certified school

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The summer before her senior year, Bloomfield Hills High School senior Heather Chen decided to help her school become the first Fair Trade Certified high school in Michigan.

Published December 20, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Students ‘pay it forward’ with 3,062 acts of kindness

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An act of kindness can go a long way, and Peace Lutheran School has used kindness to help out its local community and raise funds.

Published December 20, 2021

Madison - Park News

Police chiefs advise on school threats, what residents can do

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The shooting at Oxford High was a grim reminder that school violence can occur close to home.

Published December 20, 2021

Madison - Park News

School districts review safety measures in wake of Oxford incident

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Following the shooting at Oxford High that killed four students and injured seven other people Nov. 30, local school districts have been reviewing the policies they have in place to keep students and staff safe.

Published December 20, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Public Schools adds internet hot spots across district

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Schools is welcoming students, family members and the community to utilize a “new perk” being offered in the district.

At a meeting earlier this month, Chippewa Valley Schools Superintendent Ron Roberts said the district has many features in place, intended to keep occupants of school buildings safe.

Published December 20, 2021

C&G Newspapers

CVS superintendent discusses school safety following Oxford shooting

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the first meeting of the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education since the deadly school shooting in Oakland County, school safety was on the minds of many.

Published December 20, 2021

Warren Weekly

Police respond to dozens of threats, ‘inappropriate things’ in Warren, Center Line schools

WARREN — Two weeks after a shooting left four students dead and others injured at Oxford High School, police in Warren, Center Line and surrounding communities continued to investigate dozens of incidents including threats and “inappropriate” posts on social media.

Walled Lake Consolidated School District elementary schools recently held PTA fundraisers to benefit student activities. Among the schools that participated was Walled Lake Elementary.

Published December 20, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Walled Lake Schools’ PTA groups host fundraisers for student activities

WALLED LAKE — Elementary schools throughout the Walled Lake Consolidated School District recently held PTA fundraisers to benefit student activities.

Published December 18, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Shores students’ work shines at Technology Showcase

LANSING — While lawmakers make decisions that affect student learning every day, they don’t always get to see the results of those actions.

Catholic Foundation of Michigan Board Member Chris Allen, CEO Angela Moloney and Anthony Schena, chair of the Grant and Impact Committee, pose at the Dec. 7 awards breakfast held at the Detroit Athletic Club.

Published December 17, 2021

Metro

Churches, schools, nonprofits benefit from local grants

METRO DETROIT — Four years after its founding, the Catholic Foundation of Michigan is making a difference to more than 30 local charities with its annual grant awards.

Published December 15, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

UCS bus driver arrested for suspected drunken driving

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police say they arrested the driver of a Utica Community Schools bus Dec. 14 for allegedly driving under the influence while transporting students.

Members of the West Bloomfield Police Department recently met with West Bloomfield School District administrators. The meeting was held following the shootings that took place at Oxford High Nov. 30.

Published December 14, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Training protocols discussed for West Bloomfield School District following Oxford High shootings

WEST BLOOMFIELD — School districts have had plans in place for years to deal with active shooter situations, but after what recently happened at Oxford High School, the subject is now in sharper focus.