Schools

Published July 29, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota welcomes new principal

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — July 1 marked a new chapter in Kevin Koskos’ education career.

Published July 26, 2019

Warren Weekly

CLPS Educational Foundation golf outing Sept. 29

WARREN/CENTER LINE/MACOMB TOWNSHIP —Teachers are consistently coming up with innovative ways in which to teach their students, but sometimes there isn’t enough money in the school budget for their ideas to come to fruition.

Published July 25, 2019

Troy Times

Construction work in Troy School District is on schedule

TROY — Construction of the Troy School District Early Childhood Center, located near Livernois and Square Lake roads, is on track and the facility is scheduled to open to students this fall.

Published July 24, 2019

Rochester Post

Scott Muska joins RCS Board of Education

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education has selected Scott Muska as its new trustee.

Published July 23, 2019

Rochester Post

Donations for school supply drive collected through Aug. 9

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Area Neighborhood House, in partnership with Ascension Providence Rochester and the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, is hosting the Blast Off 2 School school supply drive to provide school supplies, back-to-school clothing and over 400 backpacks to children in need.

Published July 23, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Recall petition against 2 school board members passes

WAYNE COUNTY — Two members of the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education have a few more days to appeal recall efforts against them.

Published July 19, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling resident ready to JET to Japan, teach English

STERLING HEIGHTS — From a young age, Sarah Howell knew she was adept at languages, such as the time she picked up German from her mom’s friend. So when Howell attended Stevenson High School and saw her friends attending Japanese class, she decided to do it too, as a challenge.

Published July 19, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Fifty years later, Stevenson alumni share memories

STERLING HEIGHTS — While recalling his memories of being part of the Stevenson High School Class of 1969, Len Gavin said that his graduation year was a good one.

Published July 19, 2019

Warren Weekly

Summer school helps students stay on track

WARREN — Just because school is out for the summer doesn’t mean learning has ceased. At Lincoln Elementary School in Van Dyke Public Schools, students entering kindergarten through sixth grade are keeping up with their academics, learning new vocabulary words, conducting hands-on activities and more in the district’s summer school program.

Published July 16, 2019

Rochester Post

Meet Up and Eat Up helps feed hungry kids this summer

ROCHESTER HILLS — Children and youth can eat for free this summer thanks to the Michigan Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program, administered locally by Avondale Schools.

Dr. Patricia Kennedy died June 30 at the age of 69. She worked in Chippewa Valley Schools and served as superintendent from 1998-2004.

Published July 15, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Former Chippewa Valley Schools superintendent dies

MACOMB/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Dr. Patricia Kennedy, who served as Chippewa Valley Schools superintendent from 1998-2004, died June 30 at the age of 69.

The Triple Double Camp is the creation of Jalin Thomas, pictured speaking to 14-year-old Redford camper Jaylen Provost. Thomas founded the camp alongside his father to teach youths to improve themselves in different aspects of their lives, such as building character, doing well academically and planning for their futures.

Published July 12, 2019

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods High School hosts camp to help teens grow

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods area teens got the chance to hone their abilities on and off the basketball court June 24 and 25 by attending a free camp.

Published July 12, 2019

Warren Weekly

New mental health clinic to open at CLHS

CENTER LINE — When Center Line High School students return to school this fall, they will have a new place to go should they need any mental health assistance.

Published July 12, 2019

C&G Newspapers

WCS bond projects continue through summer

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — Although school is out for summer vacation, there is plenty of activity occurring at several Warren Consolidated Schools buildings.

Published July 9, 2019

Rochester Post

Local schools receive funding for green projects

ROCHESTER HILLS — Thanks to residents’ donations of recycling points, a number of local schools have earned some green through Recyclebank’s Green Schools program.

Published July 9, 2019

Rochester Post

RCS school board member resigns

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Sandy Fiaschetti, a trustee on the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education, recently announced that she is stepping down from the school board.

Published July 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

New children’s book series teaches kids to enjoy science

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — “What Color Will It Be?” That is what Scarlett, the main character in the new children’s book series “Science With Scarlett” tries to determine with her teddy bear assistant, Mr. Bear.

Published July 8, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

CVHS student lives out dream on ‘America’s Got Talent’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A Chippewa Valley High School student is living out his dreams in front of the world.

Published July 5, 2019

C&G Newspapers

MCC announces new scholarship programs

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College officials recently announced two new scholarship programs at the school.

Published July 5, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Summer bond-funded school projects underway

STERLING HEIGHTS — Classes may no longer be in session at Utica Community Schools, but a different kind of work is going on this summer. According to UCS officials, the school district recently embarked on an assortment of school improvement projects that are funded by a $155 million bond plan passed by voters last November. The plan aims at repaying the bond over 15 years to cover five years of school improvements.