Schools

Published May 8, 2019

Vacant Southfield schools to be rezoned for development

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield City Council recently approved a plan that will turn the city’s numerous vacant schools into developable property.

Members of the Farmington Public Schools Hackbots 3414 robotics team pose with their hardware after placing first and winning the Midland FIRST Robotics Invitational in March.

Published May 8, 2019

Farmington Press

FPS robotics team ranks highest in team history

FARMINGTON — When the Hackbots 3414 robotics team members started their season in early October 2018, they had no idea they would eventually be competing in the playoffs at this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition in Detroit, earning their highest team rank since the team’s inception in 2010 by making it to the semifinals.

New Haven Community Schools employees and Macomb Township residents Stephanie Acker and Kelly See participate in the special election May 7. The school district's bond proposal passed by 10 votes.

Published May 8, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

School proposal passes by 10 votes in New Haven

New Haven Community Schools may now proceed with its bond plan after a proposal passed by 10 votes.

Published May 8, 2019

Warren Weekly

Fitzgerald Public Schools bond passes in Warren

WARREN — Improvements in both security features and energy efficiency — along with remodeled classrooms and updated technology — are on the horizon for Fitzgerald Public Schools thanks to the successful passing of a $46.7 million bond proposal May 7.

Friends of Macomb Township members present a check to students and staff of Glen H. Peters School April 30. The $4,500 check was raised from funds from the group’s annual pasta dinner at St. Isidore Church. The money will be used for student experiences in the community to help broaden student horizons.

Published May 7, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Friends of Macomb Township donates funds to Glen Peters School

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Local students will now have a chance to broaden their horizons, thanks to some friends.

Published May 7, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

CVHS music students to showcase skills in Kalamazoo

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Music students from Chippewa Valley High School are taking over Kalamazoo.

Published May 7, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Students save Clinton Township taxpayers thousands

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A six-year project has culminated in the savings of thousands of Clinton Township residents’ tax dollars.

Published May 7, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Grant makes robotics a reality for South Lake team

ST. CLAIR SHORES — FIRST Robotics competition can set students up with skills for a lifetime — but it comes with a price.

Published May 7, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Town hall meeting focuses on public education funding

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In an effort to discuss how K-12 public education is funded, State Rep. Tenisha Yancey, D-Harper Woods, held a town hall meeting April 29 at Parcells Middle School.

Published May 7, 2019

Woodward Talk

CASA celebrates 35 years with expo featuring students, guests

OAK PARK — In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts, or CASA, held a special expo that featured current students and alumni.

Published May 6, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Chamber announces first annual scholarship award

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is arguably the biggest support resource for businesses in the Eagle’s coverage area. Sometimes, that means helping the people who could someday run those businesses get a leg up.

Published May 6, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Hills Schools superintendent to leave district

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent Rob Glass will leave his position next month.

Published May 6, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

ThunderChickens declared world champs

STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Sometimes teamwork that runs like a machine can accomplish things that metal cannot solve alone.

Published May 3, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Angus to close next year, board to discuss Beer boundary changes

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN/TROY — As Warren Consolidated Schools officials deal with underutilization of the district’s elementary schools, Angus Elementary School, located in Sterling Heights, will close at the end of this school year.

Published May 3, 2019

Warren Weekly

Illustrator and author couple share creative tips with local students

WARREN — Several Warren Woods Public Schools elementary students have already decided what they want to be when they grow up. The job titles include cartoonist, police officer, artist, taxi driver, rock star and football player. Some aspire to work with animals, while one particular student’s goal is pursuing culinary arts.

Published May 3, 2019

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley serves community on Be the Difference Day

MADISON HEIGHTS — As surely as winter turns to spring, Bishop Foley Catholic High School continues to mobilize a massive volunteer effort this time of year, serving dozens of sites. The annual tradition is called Be the Difference Day, and on this year’s outing April 26, the school tackled everything from street cleanups in Detroit to work at a rehabilitation center, local animal rescues, childcare centers, a cancer support community, healthcare centers, a fire station and more.

Published May 2, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Saving the manatees, hundreds of miles away

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Why save the manatee in a state where there’s nary a one for some 1,500 miles? “The manatee doesn’t live anywhere around here, but the environmental issues are a global problem,” said Lesley Argiri, a biology teacher at L’Anse Creuse High School and the founder of the Save the Manatee 5K, an annual fundraiser held at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township. “Kids have to be aware of what’s going on worldwide.”

Published April 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Coalition discuss dangers of teen alcohol use

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the world of a high schooler, spring means prom, and if you’re a senior, graduation too.

Published April 30, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

New school hallway at Erie Elementary ‘a labor of love’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A new and improved kindergarten hallway at Erie Elementary is the result of what Principal Gerard Evanski described as “synergy” between himself, a local artist, school staffers and the Erie Parent Teacher Organization.