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.

TROY — Two juniors at Athens High School are being recognized after placing second in C-SPAN’s national StudentCam documentary competition.

ROSEVILLE — Last month, Roseville Community Schools officials announced the addition of four new middle school STEAM courses for the 2023-24 school year.

BIRMINGHAM — Since they were in seventh grade, four students have been visiting local assisted living centers in Birmingham and Troy to play music as a string quartet.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Have you ever wondered what a prom looks like for a 100% virtual school? Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a 100% virtual school, recently hosted one of the milestone moments of their students’ high school years — prom.

EASTPOINTE — The students who attend Eastpointe High School will finish out the 2022-23 school year without a principal at the helm.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College students who received scholarships this past fiscal year recently had the opportunity to meet their donors.

FARMINGTON — One hundred members of the Farmington Public Schools community gathered at North Farmington High School May 4 for a series of nine TED Talks. The TED Talks were presented by students, parents and staff at the Farmington STEAM Academy as part of the second annual TEDx event.

EASTPOINTE — Residents of  the Eastpointe Community Schools district are asked to go to the polls Aug. 8 to vote on a $36.4 million bond proposal.