SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — All four Utica Community Schools high school stores have received Gold Level Certification for the 2022-23 school year from DECA.

EASTPOINTE — As chairman of the Michigan Senate Pre-K-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, has been visiting school districts around the state to determine their individual needs.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Eisenhower Science Olympiad team on March 18 placed first overall at the regional tournament for the fourth year in a row.

WARREN — The April 10 Fitzgerald Public Schools Board of Education meeting gave district officials a closer look at various programs impacting students.

HAZEL PARK — A major selling point for the Hazel Park Public Schools over the past decade has been the Hazel Park Promise Zone, and officials say it’s still going strong.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School security has been an ongoing topic of discussion, both locally and around the country.

KEEGP HARBOR/WEST BLOOMFIELD — In recent years, the status of Roosevelt Elementary School has been a source of contention between some Keego Harbor residents and the West Bloomfield School District.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights police and officials with Madison District Public Schools are reportedly investigating a school employee who was fired after allegedly admitting to embezzling money from the district.

TROY — On March 22, Barnard Elementary School became home to an unusual vending machine: one that dispenses books.

SOUTHFIELD — Eastern Michigan University student and Southfield-raised Naomi Barbour is making waves with her campaign to increase student participation in Michigan politics.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Optimist Club recently held its annual oratorical contest March 22 and recognized local students for their work in crafting speeches based on a specific prompt.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School recently released an apology in regard to Palestinian American attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf’s speech during a diversity assembly for all BHHS students.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Isaac Jogues fourth grade teacher Linda Blackburn recently won the Amazing Catholic Educator award, and the students and staff couldn’t be more excited.

ROSEVILLE — Next month, Roseville Community Schools officials plan to sell series two of its $58.9 million bond issue that passed in 2018.

WARREN — With spring break scheduled April 3-7, Warren Mott High School career and technical education teacher Anthony Wright thought it was the ideal time to reinforce the importance of safe driving among the students.

WARREN — ”Howdy” from Texas, and “greetings” from the Empire State Building in New York City!

FARMINGTON — A popular science teacher kicked off his spring break with a big bang as he was presented the award for the Oakland County Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year at the start of his sixth period earth science class at North Farmington High School March 24.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School recently released an apology in regard to Palestinian American attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf’s speech during a diversity assembly for all BHHS students. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer came to Rodgers Elementary in the Lake Shore Public Schools district for a roundtable discussion with students, teachers and parents on March 21.

WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS — For Holden Elementary School second grade educator Michelle Clarke, her favorite aspect of teaching is watching the growth in her students over time.