Schools

Published June 22, 2021

Board votes to sell series II of bond issue

GROSSE POINTES — At the June 14 Grosse Pointe Public Schools Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 7-0 to approve a resolution to sell series II of the district’s $111 million 2018 bond issue.

Chandler Park Academy High School graduate Jaylen Body was named a Gates Scholar and will receive a full-ride scholarship to Michigan Technological University.

Published June 20, 2021

Advertiser Times

Chandler Park Academy High School graduate named Gates Scholar

HARPER WOODS — A Chandler Park Academy graduate recently was awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Published June 18, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Hats off to the Class of 2021

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — It was not the senior year they planned on because of COVID-19, but local high school students who graduated this month made the best of the circumstances.

Published June 16, 2021

Madison - Park News

Community groups aim to improve students’ mental health

MADISON HEIGHTS — Ensuring the welfare of students is a shared objective between the the Madison Heights Community Coalition and Madison Heights Youth Assistance.

Published June 16, 2021

Warren Weekly

Historical figures come to life in wax museum

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Holden Elementary fifth grade teacher Frank Franczyk called it his “favorite day of the year.”

Published June 13, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

College scholarship winners announced

GROSSE POINTES — Several local students will get a financial boost when they begin college this fall.

Published June 11, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

St. Mary’s breaks ground on new building for ‘state-of-the-art’ classrooms

ORCHARD LAKE — Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory High School Headmaster Bob Pyles recently described the school’s campus as “beautiful.”

Published June 11, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Middle School raises inaugural Pride flag

ROYAL OAK — On June 1, Royal Oak Middle School hoisted a rainbow flag to recognize the month of June as Pride Month.

The Chippewa Valley Schools 2021 Outstanding Teachers of the Year are Kathleen Rimmel, Kathleen Myers and Jessica Downham. The three teach at Erie Elementary, Wyandot Middle School and Chippewa Valley High School, respectively.

Published June 9, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley announces teachers of the year

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As the school year winds down, the accolades pick up.

Published June 9, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Utica Community Schools staff shares stories of challenges during pandemic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — After a year of many changes and restrictions, Utica Community Schools is celebrating the stories of people who showed resiliency, leadership and service during the global pandemic. In order to tell the stories, the district is seeking the help of the community to find groups or individuals to profile as “champions.”

Published June 9, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Scholarships awarded to Macomb Township students

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Six Macomb Township teenagers now have some extra funds to use as they head to college.

Published June 9, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

GPEA teachers of the year announced

GROSSE POINTES — Several staff members in the Grosse Pointe Education Association have been recognized for their hard work and dedication to their students.

Published June 9, 2021

Farmington Press

New Farmington Public Schools’ superintendent discusses plans for first year

FARMINGTON — On May 13, the Farmington Public Schools’ Board of Education, in a 7-0 vote, offered Chris Delgado a contract to serve as the district’s next superintendent.

Clawson Public Schools’ bond to appear on Aug. 3 ballot

Published June 9, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Clawson Public Schools’ bond to appear on Aug. 3 ballot

CLAWSON — On March 29, Clawson Public Schools submitted its bond proposal to the Michigan Department of Treasury, and the school board unanimously voted to approve the plan May 3.

Published June 9, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale graduate improved himself during year away from the sport he loves

FERNDALE — Ferndale High School seniors walked across the stage at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit June 2 for their graduation ceremony.

Published June 9, 2021

C&G Newspapers

WCSPA premiers ‘The SpongeBob Musical’

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants, of course, the Nickelodeon cartoon character.

Clawson mayor returns to position after resignation

Published June 7, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Clawson mayor returns to position after resignation

CLAWSON — After Mayor Reese Scripture’s sudden resignation May 4, the Clawson City Council welcomed her back to her former position during the June 1 City Council meeting.

Published June 6, 2021

Warren Weekly

Signs lay out history of Murthum, Warren High School site

WARREN — Before the Warren Community Center opened its doors to the public in January 2003, the site was home to Warren High School. Before that, it was the William Murthum School.

Published June 1, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe High School student reportedly stabbed by fellow student

EASTPOINTE — One Eastpointe High School student was hospitalized and another is in police custody after a disagreement between the two students turned violent.

Published May 29, 2021

Troy Times

Troy High Orchestra seniors, conductor perform in person one final time

TROY — For more than a year now, since March 2020, the Troy High School auditorium has sat dark, unoccupied by performers or an audience. Curtains were closed, and concerts shifted online, if they made the switch at all.