Schools

Published November 11, 2021

Berkshire Pointe residents voice concerns over proposed driveway at Catholic Central in Novi

NOVI — When a proposed connector road at Detroit Catholic Central High School was brought before Novi’s Planning Commission, residents of a nearby subdivision grew concerned

Published November 10, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Bond funds many improvements in Utica Community Schools this past summer

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Students at Jeannette Junior High School have been enthusiastic about their new media center that was an important part of approximately $16 million in bond-funded improvements in the Utica Community Schools district this past summer.

Published November 9, 2021

Rochester Post

School cafeterias adapt to food shortages amid supply chain backlog

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Supply chain disruptions and delivery delays are complicating things for local school districts as they try to keep cafeterias running smoothly.

Published November 8, 2021

Warren Weekly

Students dish it up in culinary arts competition

WARREN — Bon appétit! It was time to feast on delicious meals when students in the culinary arts program at the Lincoln High School Career and Technology Mark A. Kedzior Center showed off their cooking skills in a competition Oct. 29.

Fall fundraisers return to Fraser schools

Published October 29, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fall fundraisers return to Fraser schools

FRASER — Fraser Public Schools leaders said that the pandemic wasn’t just a matter of losing revenue, but also of losing enrichment opportunities for students.

The National Merit semifinalists for 2021 from Troy Athens High School.

Published October 29, 2021

Troy Times

Record number of Troy students named National Merit semifinalists

TROY — The Troy School District is celebrating a record 74 high school students being named National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

Lakeview approves retention stipends, signing bonuses

Published October 29, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lakeview approves retention stipends, signing bonuses

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Amidst a national teacher and employee shortage, Lakeview Public Schools is taking steps to attract new employees, and keep the ones they have, with bonuses.

‘Seussical’ the musical comes to Chippewa stage

Published October 28, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

‘Seussical’ the musical comes to Chippewa stage

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Next month, Chippewa Valley Musical Productions will perform “Seussical,” a musical comedy based on the many children’s stories of Dr. Seuss.

Published October 28, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale schools leader named Michigan Superintendent of the Year

FERNDALE — The leader of Ferndale Public Schools has been named Superintendent of the Year.

Published October 28, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

TikTok ‘trend’ hits St. Clair Shores schools

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Local schools are holding assemblies and sending notes home warning students and parents of destructive and violent trends making their way from social media into the school building.

Published October 28, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Utica Community Schools graduate starts college as a junior

STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA — Utica Community Schools graduate Will Jenkins got ahead in his college studies early on, as a high school freshman.

Published October 27, 2021

Warren Weekly

Local students learn about college options

WARREN — Applying to colleges can be an exciting time for students, but it also can be stressful. To help make the process run a little more smoothly, Michigan has deemed October College Month.

On Oct. 14, six candidates seeking to fill a vacancy on the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education were interviewed. The board ultimately appointed Ken Pearl, who most recently held public office in 2020 on the Clinton Township Board of Trustees.

Published October 27, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Former trustee appointed to fill Chippewa board vacancy

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A community member with local experience in politics and education is now resuming his post on a board.

Published October 27, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Bathroom damage incidents at schools have decreased

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — After a brief period in which local students were damaging school bathrooms via a TikTok challenge, it appears the incidents have decreased.

Published October 26, 2021

Farmington Press

Cybersecurity program being offered at Farmington Public Schools

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Last year, teacher Jason Canfield helped launch a cybersecurity pilot program at Farmington Public Schools.

Published October 25, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Shrine volleyball teams raise funds for breast cancer patients

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 13, the Shrine girls varsity and junior varsity teams raised money for breast cancer patients during their games against Regina High School.

Published October 15, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Pregame festivities set tone for highly anticipated North-South football game

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Whether you root for the Norsemen or your heart beats true Blue Devils, you’ll be able to cheer on your favorite high school football team again this year.

Roseville Community Schools to begin strategic planning process

Published October 14, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville Community Schools to begin strategic planning process

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Community Schools Board of Education and administration are in the process of beginning a three- to five-year strategic planning process that will include input from the community.

Published October 13, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

UCS staff members join Microsoft Innovative Educator program at highest level

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Two Utica Community Schools Instructional Technology Coaches have joined the top level of the Microsoft Innovative Educator program.