Schools

Published December 13, 2019

MADISON HEIGHTS — Plante Moran, the new auditor for Madison District Public Schools, or MDPS, has completed its financial audit for the 2018-19 school year, which covers the period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019

Published December 11, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Ex-Ike band director charged with sex crimes against students

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Eisenhower High School’s former band director, Christopher Traskal, was charged Dec. 11 with multiple counts pertaining to alleged crimes of a sexual nature against students, according to Macomb County officials.

Published December 11, 2019

Troy Times

Ex-Avondale High teacher sentenced to two years’ probation for aggravated assault on student

TROY — Saying he exploited his student physically and emotionally, a judge sentenced a popular former Avondale High School teacher to two years’ probation after he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault against his student, then age 15. The student is now 35.

Published December 10, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson Middle School gives back, student bonds grow stronger

CLAWSON — On Nov. 26, students in all three grades at Clawson Middle School took advantage of their half day before Thanksgiving break to spend some time working together to help others in the community and build a sense of belonging.

Published December 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Fraser Public Schools successfully sells bonds

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Fraser Public Schools has successfully sold its 2019 refunding bonds.

Published December 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

CVS board approves millage resolution

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A school millage may appear on the March ballot.

Published December 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Monteith student council’s food drive helps Gleaners

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Monteith Elementary School student council wanted to help out others, so Nov. 1-25, students held a food drive at the school to feed the hungry.

Published December 10, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Ike coach fired amid sheriff’s investigation

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Community Schools recently announced that an Eisenhower High School coach has been terminated from his position following an allegation of inappropriate conduct.

Published December 10, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Taking technology to the Capitol

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For the past decade, Jefferson Middle School technology teacher Robert Schneider has been driving to the state Capitol with some of his students.

Published December 10, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores principal nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Someone who has made a proven, positive impact on their students, who shows a commitment to building a nurturing environment to support learning, and demonstrates exemplary leadership — that’s who the National Life Group Foundation is looking for when it seeks out its LifeChangers of the Year.

Published December 6, 2019

Warren Weekly

Jump With Jill highlights nutrition through rock show

WARREN — Clad in shiny pants, tennis shoes that lit up, a pink hair bow and a T-shirt with a cool design, Catherine Baird was every bit the rock ’n’ roll star when she visited Cromie Elementary School the afternoon of Dec. 2.

Published December 6, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills student suspended after making threats at West Middle School

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 14-year-old West Middle School student has been suspended after sheriff’s officials say she was seen making a list of fellow students to kill.

Published December 4, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington High student brings Stop the Bleed kits, training to school

FARMINGTON — Farmington High School student and Boy Scout Troop 45 member Matt Dresden knew when he started working on his Eagle Scout project more than a year ago that he wanted to help improve the community’s safety.

Clockwise from left, Kaylin Pardon, Tyler Pardon, Leah Pardon, Kathryn Brandt and Samantha Brandt make fleece blankets for Home FurEver. Over the last two months, students in the School Age Child-Care Program at Mohawk Elementary in Macomb Township made 100 blankets.

Published December 3, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Mohawk students make blankets for foster-based canine rescue

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Not only do humans use blankets to help stay warm this time of year, so do our furry friends.

Macomb Lutheran North students participate in the Gift of Life HOSA Challenge in November. Lutheran North registered 32 people, while statewide, there were over 1,300 new registrations.

Published December 3, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township schools recognized for registering organ donors

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Gift of Life Michigan indicates that approximately 3,200 Michigan patients are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants.

Published December 2, 2019

Farmington Press

North Farmington High School on lockdown amidst social media threat

FARMINGTON HILLS — North Farmington High School went on lockdown during the early morning Dec. 2 after a treat to school safety was reported.

Published December 2, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby school, Macomb County team up to ‘paint the plow’

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Macomb County Department of Roads is gearing up for winter operations with new equipment.

Published December 2, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New robotics program teaches students STEM skills

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Aiming to build interest in STEM, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School has three new FIRST Lego League Junior teams, which will be competing in their first expo Dec. 7.