Schools

Published December 8, 2020

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In 2012, University Liggett School launched a $50 million comprehensive Sure Foundations campaign designed to raise money to invest in the school’s campus, build its endowment and offer annual operational support.

Published December 8, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Local marching bands take part in virtual Thanksgiving parade

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The bands went marching on, although it wasn’t quite the same.

Published December 8, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Lutheran North takes changes in stride

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Lutheran North was operating in-person since the beginning of the school year in late August.

Published December 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Utica Community schools counselor selected for fellowship program

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — A Utica Community Schools junior high school counselor is among 13 counselors who were selected for a program focused on post-secondary student success.

Published December 4, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Schools face substitute teacher, support staff shortage amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Educating students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing challenge.

Published December 4, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Utica Community Schools push back in-person learning until January

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — On Nov. 19, Utica Community Schools decided to extend virtual learning until at least Jan. 19 as coronavirus cases have continued to rise throughout the district and community.

Published December 3, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clintondale learning goes full virtual until mid-January

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clintondale Community Schools students will be learning in a virtual manner until at least Jan. 11.

Published December 3, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse High School adjusts to remote learning

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — In a year of uncertainty and transitions, change was once again on display recently.

Published November 24, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores schools pause in-person learning

After following orders by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to end in-person instruction for high school students for three weeks ending Dec. 9, local school districts took action to extend the “pause” to younger students, as well.

The Costello Elementary School building was closed to students due to coronavirus concerns. A sign welcomes students to Zoom for virtual learning.

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Times

Troy Schools moves to online learning only amid rise in COVID-19

TROY — The Troy School District has moved to online-only instruction for K-12 students in response to rising cases of COVID-19, officials said.

Foundation grants tech tools to Troy teachers

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Times

Foundation grants tech tools to Troy teachers

TROY — Over 800 classes in the Troy School District will benefit from new technology tools thanks to the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence.

Abigail Tucker is able to participate in school activities after starting a new treatment for Crohn’s disease.

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Times

Teen’s Crohn’s treatment helps her keep playing music

TROY — School can be challenging enough for many young people, but having symptoms of Crohn’s disease can make it an even bigger struggle.

Hillside Elementary School is one of eight local elementary schools that will now wait to start in-person instruction until Jan. 11, 2021, after Farmington Public Schools Board of Education trustees unanimously approved the postponement date.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

Elementary school in-person start date pushed back to January

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Elementary school students at Farmington Public Schools were gearing up to return to the classroom for the first time since last March in a hybrid model of instruction Nov. 16, but with COVID-19 cases spiking in Oakland County, now they won’t re-enter their school buildings until Jan. 11, 2021.

Assistant Superintendent of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Dr. Bobbie Goodrum receives a $1,000 check from Stephanie Trivax and Justin Becker of Brookfield Management.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

FPS receives $1,000 donation from local apartment complex

FARMINGTON/HILLS — One way or another, COVID-19 has impacted us all, but luckily, 2020 hasn’t been all bad.

Published November 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

‘Discovery of the Lincoln Time Capsule’ documentary now online

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools and WOAK, the district’s student broadcast channel, recently produced a nine minute and 32 second documentary called “Discovery of the Lincoln Time Capsule.”

Published November 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Musson Elementary earns second National Blue Ribbon

ROCHESTER HILLS — Musson Elementary School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School, marking the second time the school has been honored.

Published November 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Educators lay out back-to-school plan for secondary students

GROSSE POINTES — Face-to-face learning, both hybrid and daily in-person classes, for local districts has ceased temporarily since the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a new emergency COVID-19 order effective Nov. 18.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley council approves tax abatement, brownfield resolutions for La Salette School development

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved two resolutions related to the project at the former Our Lady of La Salette School at its Nov. 16 meeting.

Published November 19, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson Public Schools goes remote for three weeks

CLAWSON — During an emergency meeting Nov. 16, the Clawson Board of Education unanimously approved a three-week pause from the district’s hybrid — both in-person and remote — learning model, as recommended by Superintendent Tim Wilson.

Fraser Public Schools to remain all-virtual until Dec. 8

Published November 19, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser Public Schools to remain all-virtual until Dec. 8

FRASER — The Fraser Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted Nov. 16 for learning to be fully virtual for three weeks before returning to a face-to-face model Dec. 8.