Schools

Published October 1, 2019

Harrison High School starts new chapter as community center

FARMINGTON HILLS — The former Harrison High School building has begun a new chapter as city staff members ceremoniously broke ground for a new recreation center at the site Sept. 23.

East Middle School teacher Ninoska Wiltse films seventh grade student Victoria Sohn practicing her presentation on Colombia in front of the green screen.

Published October 1, 2019

Farmington Press

Teacher’s green screen helps enhance student learning

FARMINGTON HILLS — A new piece of technology has found its way into one East Middle School teacher’s classroom, and she’s already finding integrative ways to use it and benefit more than just her students.

Ashley Beatty, middle, of Macomb Township, was awarded a scholarship from the Coast Guard Foundation. Beatty is the child of U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey Beatty.

Published October 1, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township native awarded Coast Guard scholarship

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As a way to help U.S. Coast Guard children pursue their goal of higher education, 128 scholarships were awarded Sept. 19 to students across the country.

Published October 1, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Full Circle Foundation celebrates 10-year anniversary

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Anyone perusing Full Circle Foundation’s Upscale Resale Shop on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons is sure to receive a warm welcome from Dwayne Wilcox.

Published October 1, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley school millage on ballot for November election

BERKLEY — The Berkley School District will have an operating millage on the ballot in the upcoming November election.

Published October 1, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville teachers recognized for making a difference

Three Roseville Community Schools teachers were singled out at the district’s Board of Education meeting Sept. 23 for being nominated for the Macomb Intermediate School District’s annual Make a Difference Award.

Published September 27, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Band-A-Rama to trumpet repertoire of rock, showtunes

STERLING HEIGHTS — The bands are getting back together in the Utica Community Schools district.

Published September 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

School district, DIA partner for student tours

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — In an effort to expose young children to the world of art, Warren Consolidated Schools and the Detroit Institute of Arts have entered into a new partnership.

Published September 27, 2019

Warren Weekly

Abes to march into Red Wings season opener

WARREN/DETROIT — Hockey fans attending the Detroit Red Wings’ home season opener Oct. 6 against the Dallas Stars will have the chance to hear the musical talents of the Lincoln High School marching band.

Published September 27, 2019

Warren Weekly

New clinic opens at Lincoln High School

WARREN — In an effort to better help students with their physical and mental health needs, school officials in Van Dyke Public Schools have added a new health clinic at Lincoln High School this year.

Published September 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Student charged for making bomb threats

MACOMB COUNTY — After a flurry of activity related to school threats, a suspect has been charged.

Published September 26, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Group challenges proposed school property rezoning

SYLVAN LAKE — A group of residents have organized to protest a proposed zoning change at the site of a former school — and the population growth that could come with it.

Published September 26, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Group challenges proposed school property rezoning

SYLVAN LAKE — A group of residents have organized to protest a proposed zoning change at the site of a former school — and the population growth that could come with it.

Published September 26, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Group challenges proposed school property rezoning

SYLVAN LAKE — A group of residents have organized to protest a proposed zoning change at the site of a former school — and the population growth that could come with it.

Backpacks filled with food wait to be assigned to children last year as part of the Blessings in a Backpack program.

Published September 25, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield Public Schools students to benefit from Blessings in a Backpack program

SOUTHFIELD — Starting in October, students at two Southfield Public Schools will no longer have to worry about their next meal, thanks to the Blessings in a Backpack program.

Published September 25, 2019

Troy Times

Troy School District plans to buy ITT building for $4M

TROY — The Niles Center, which houses the Troy School District College and Career High School and continuing education programs, has outlived its useful life, according to the Troy School District Board of Education, which recently initiated the purchase of a new building for the programs.

North Farmington High School staff members Allison Case, left, and Dawn Morse participate in the senior photo ID day by dressing up as Elmo and Cookie Monster.

Published September 24, 2019

Farmington Press

NFHS senior picture day goes beyond online fame to cultivate class bonding

FARMINGTON HILLS — North Farmington High School’s acclaimed senior picture day returned to action this year with a whole new set of seniors showcasing their most creative selves by cosplaying pop culture characters, memes and more.

Published September 24, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley Schools coalition, district respond to vaping ban

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A local coalition fully supports Michigan’s vaping ban.

Published September 24, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Community invited to view film, discuss anxiety

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In an effort to help students with anxiety and open up discussion about its impact on kids, the film “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” is coming to Parcells Middle School, 20600 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Published September 23, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County students join in global climate crisis strike

OAKLAND COUNTY — Young people around the world skipped out on class Sept. 20 to participate in the Global Climate Strike, a demonstration of young people advocating for a reduction and even an end to the use of fossil fuels to protect the Earth for their generation and beyond.