Schools

A Drug Enforcement Administration representative spoke at the Feb. 25 Family Night Out at Dakota High School. The theme of the night was “Teen drug trends: alcohol, marijuana and vaping.” Pictured is a Family Night Out event from earlier this school year.

Published March 4, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Substance abuse discussed at Family Night Out at Dakota High School

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The theme of the night was “Teen drug trends: alcohol, marijuana and vaping.”

Published March 3, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Empty Bowls event combines creativity, goodwill

FRASER — The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser returned to Fraser Public Schools for its 13th year.

Published March 3, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

School board approves bond roofing project

GROSSE POINTES — As part of the 2018 Grosse Pointe Public School System bond issue, five school buildings will get new roofs this summer.

Published March 3, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

It’s showtime at ULS

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — University Liggett School will present “Cinderella Enchanted” at 7:30 p.m. March 5-7 and at 2 p.m. March 8. The Sunday matinee will feature a senior rose ceremony beginning at 1:50 p.m.

Published March 3, 2020

Rochester Post

Former teacher sentenced to prison on sex, drug charges

ROCHESTER HILLS — A former Rochester High School teacher has been sentenced to 4-15 years in prison on sex and drug charges involving two students.

From left, Kennedy Middle School eighth graders Alyssa Sonnenfeld, Emily Tolcer, Adelia Nasir and Ava Pittiglio have researched the level of microplastics in Lake St. Clair.

Published February 28, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Lake Shore Public Schools students work to protect the lake from microplastics

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Four Lake Shore Public Schools students have spent the past several months sampling, measuring, investigating and experimenting with solutions to the problem of microplastics in the Great Lakes, including St. Clair Shores’ own watery neighbor, Lake St. Clair.

Published February 28, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville Community Schools celebrates March is Reading Month

ROSEVILLE — March is Reading Month, and school districts across the United States are putting in extra effort to encourage literacy in their students.

Published February 26, 2020

Farmington Press

Vaping PSA contest open to FPS students

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Area PTA Council, Farmington Youth Assistance and the Farmington Area Optimist Club have joined forces to host a student-produced vaping public service announcement contest in the hopes that more preventative education and awareness can safeguard students from the consequences of vaping.

Published February 25, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Presentation focuses on middle school reconfiguration

GROSSE POINTES — Last month, Grosse Pointe Public School System residents received an update on the middle school reconfiguration process.

Published February 24, 2020

Woodward Talk

MDE urges districts to move third grade MSTEP test 1 week earlier

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The clock may be ticking a little faster for some third grade teachers, students and parents as Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent of Education, Student and School Supports Venessa Keesler sent out two memos earlier in January “strongly urging” school districts to move up the third grade Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress a week earlier than planned.

Published February 24, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Ike students bring ‘West Side Story’ to the stage

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Eisenhower High School student actors are getting ready to rumble as they prepare to stage the classic musical “West Side Story” Feb. 28-29.

Published February 21, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley woman, former U of D Jesuit employee, remembered as 'caring' and ‘loving’ person

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — On Feb. 14, Berkley resident Mary Lackamp was traveling with two friends, husband and wife Bob Weed and Michelle Mooney, on their way home from a University of Detroit Jesuit High School basketball game.

Published February 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

MISD enhancement millage on the March 10 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — Come March 10, voters will decide on a Macomb Intermediate School District Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal. The initiative is a 1.9 mill 10-year county-wide millage proposal that will generate funding for Macomb County’s 21 public school districts if it is approve

Published February 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

UCS publicizes its offer to teachers

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Community Schools district and the Utica Education Association teachers union’s negotiations have taken a new twist amid their continued difficulties in reaching a contract.

Published February 21, 2020

Madison - Park News

Confusion arises over how to record school board meetings

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison District Public Schools Board of Education is attempting to clarify what people in the audience at board meetings can and cannot do when it comes to how they record and broadcast meetings.

Published February 18, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Retired educator, coach this year’s Christian Brothers Dinner honoree

METRO DETROIT — For all his years of dedication as a teacher and coach at De La Salle Collegiate High School, Gary Buslepp is being recognized.

Published February 18, 2020

Woodward Talk

Voters in Ferndale school district to decide $125 million bond proposal

FERNDALE — There is less than a month until the March 10 primary election, and a notable local issue will be on the ballot for Ferndale Public Schools.

Published February 17, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Glen Peters students make valentines for veterans

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Local students recently ramped up their efforts to send Valentine’s Day cards to veterans.

Published February 17, 2020

Farmington Press

School bond town hall raises concerns of transparency, planning

FARMINGTON HILLS — As residents draw closer to deciding whether or not to approve a $98 million bond proposal for Farmington Public Schools March 10, concerns of trust, transparency and adequate plans stemming from the $131.5 million bond voters approved in 2015 loom for some residents.

Lutz principal recognized for dedication to students

Published February 17, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Lutz principal recognized for dedication to students

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — John Nader changes lives every day as principal of the Lutz School for Work Experience. A student’s mother recently wanted him to know the difference he’s made in her son’s life.