Schools

Published December 7, 2021

RCS supports staff, students and parents following tragedy at Oxford High

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Community Schools district worked to make staff, students and parents feel safe after a gunman opened fire at Oxford High School Nov. 30.

Published December 6, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Hills Schools community debates policies following racist threats

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Schools officials said they are examining their policies and procedures for responding to incidents of hate after threats to African American students were found written on bathroom walls at Bloomfield Hills High School and posted on social media.

The adult who jumped into a Roseville Middle School fight and kicked a middle school student in the face twice has been identified and will face a felony assault charge, according to Roseville Police.

Published December 3, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Adult in Roseville Middle School fight video to face felony assault charge

ROSEVILLE — A woman seen on video punching and kicking one of two girls engaged in a fight at Roseville Middle School will be charged with felony assault. “We’ve identified the adult. We secured a warrant yesterday (Dec.Read More

Published December 3, 2021

C&G Newspapers

WCS social media threat deemed not credible

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Two days after the tragic shooting at Oxford High School, Warren Consolidated Schools was closed Dec. 2 after school officials received information about a social media threat that made reference to several schools in the district.

Published December 2, 2021

Metro

County officials respond to school closings, threats to districts

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — On Dec. 2, two days after a student opened fire at Oxford High School, killing four students and wounding several other students and a teacher, more than 60 schools were closed out of an “abundance of caution” due to threats made.

Published December 2, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling police arrest juvenile in Stevenson High threat case

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Community Schools district is assuring parents about its safety protocols after a gunman opened fire at Oxford High School Nov. 30, and additional threats were reported at UCS schools over the following days.

Schools in Novi are closed Thursday, Dec. 2, after threats were made to several districts in Oakland County.

Published December 2, 2021

Novi Note

Schools in Novi close for several days after threats made to Oakland County Schools

NOVI — On Nov. 30, a 15-year-old student at Oxford High School opened fire in the halls, killing four students and injuring several others, including one teacher.

Published December 2, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

WB, WLCD districts close in wake of Oxford High shootings

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Following the shootings that took place at Oxford High School Nov. 30, in which 15-year-old sophomore Ethan Crumbley reportedly shot and killed four teens and injured seven other people, the West Bloomfield School District and the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools districts sent out statements to families.

A sign outside Novi High School this past August mentions "secure entry additions" and thanks the community for its investment.

Published December 1, 2021

Novi Note

Novi Community School District reacts to Oxford High School shooting

NOVI — On Tuesday afternoon, a sophomore at Oxford High School shot and killed four students and injured seven others.

Published December 1, 2021

Rochester Post

RCS supports staff, students, parents following tragedy at Oxford High

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Community Schools district worked to make staff, students and parents feel safe after a gunman opened fire at Oxford High School Nov. 30.

Published November 23, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

English Learner families benefit from the UCS Newcomers program

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Utica Community Schools Newcomers program is helping English Learner families make the transition to UCS.

Due to a shortage in bus drivers, the Novi Community School District is reducing transportation service through the end of 2021.

Published November 22, 2021

Novi Note

Parents begin adapting to change in Novi district’s bus service

NOVI — If there is any upside to a reduced bus schedule in the Novi Community School District, state Rep. Kelly Breen thinks she’s found it.

The Rev. Richard Elmer, a prominent figure at Detroit Catholic Central High School, died Nov. 4. He was 93.

Published November 22, 2021

Novi Note

Detroit Catholic Central leader dies

NOVI — A man with a great dedication to Detroit Catholic Central High School who served in several roles with the school in addition to being an alumnus died earlier this month.

The Ferndale High School Marching Band won its 10th Michigan Competing Band Association state championship Nov. 6. It was the band’s first championship since 2016.

Published November 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High marching band wins 10th state title

FERNDALE — Two years ago at Ford Field, the Ferndale High School Marching Band won second place at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championships.

Published November 22, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local school sees COVID uptick

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It was a week that saw an increase in COVID-19 cases, parents protesting and a message about mask requirements.

Published November 22, 2021

Warren Weekly

‘There is a bond that connects all veterans’

WARREN — The military veterans who once attended De La Salle Collegiate High School will forever be known for their service to the U.S.

Published November 17, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

BPS moves forward with bond projects at Groves, Seaholm

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Public Schools has begun some new construction projects at its two high schools.

Local restaurants offer chance to support Troy schools

Published November 12, 2021

Troy Times

Restaurants offer chance to support Troy schools

TROY — Several local restaurants are ‘stepping up to the plate’ through an annual program giving customers the chance to support schools in the Troy School District.