Schools

Published April 23, 2019

WCS board to discuss school closing, moving students

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — The Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. April 24 to discuss the recommendation of closing Angus Elementary School, 3180 Hein Drive in Sterling Heights, for the 2019-20 school year.

Published April 23, 2019

Madison - Park News

Page students learn STEM concepts in High Altitude Balloon Club

MADISON HEIGHTS — Many after-school clubs challenge their students to “reach higher,” but the High Altitude Balloon Club at John Page Middle School gives literal meaning to the phrase.

Published April 23, 2019

Madison - Park News

Early childhood educator in Hazel Park recognized with award

HAZEL PARK — Laura Mohamed, a teacher at Webster Early Childhood Center in Hazel Park, likes to keep things lively in the classroom.

Henry Ford II High School ninth-graders Emily Hudson, 14, and Madyson Howard, 14, recently worked together to raise thousands of dollars for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Published April 22, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Students win awards for cancer fundraiser

STERLING HEIGHTS — About one year ago, Madyson Howard’s great-aunt died from cancer. That experience has caused Howard, at 14 years old, to take an active role in making a difference and preventing others from suffering with the disease today.

Published April 18, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Voters in Walled Lake Schools to decide $316M bond

WALLED LAKE — Between aging infrastructure and outdated amenities, the 22 buildings in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district are in need of an upgrade.

Ronald Earl Davis appeared with defense attorney Michael Hennigan in the 37th District Court April 18 where he waived his right to a preliminary examination on embezzlement and drug charges.

Published April 18, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren school club president waives hearing in embezzlement case

WARREN —The president of a club for parents, educators and pupils at a Warren elementary school will next appear in Macomb County Circuit Court, facing embezzlement and drug charges.

Published April 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

ULS student’s ship has come in with essay contest win

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — When 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus left Spain on a quest to discover a new world, his ships — the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria — were considered the most advanced vessels at the time.

Published April 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe South to perform ‘Beauty and the Beast’

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — “Be Our Guest.” That is the invitation on behalf of the Grosse Pointe Public School System students who will be performing in South’s all-school musical “Beauty and the Beast.”

Farmington Public Schools celebrated 28 students as part of its Turn Around Awards, which honor kids who have faced social, academic and discipline issues, but have been able to improve themselves.

Published April 16, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington students honored in Turn Around Awards

FARMINGTON — Self-improvement can be hard for anyone, let alone a young student going through grade school, but 28 children from Farmington Public Schools were recently celebrated for how they were able to turn their lives around.

Published April 16, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

May 7 special election scheduled for New Haven Community Schools

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/NEW HAVEN — A small portion of Macomb Township residents can partake in a vote on May 7.

Published April 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville Schools to host 6th annual Dream Dash fundraiser

ROSEVILLE — Each year, Roseville Community Schools come together to support the Roseville Scholarship Foundation through its annual Joe Manfreda Dream Dash fun run.

Published April 15, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Students go green around Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — For the 11th year, members of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Macomb Intermediate School District, joined together to highlight the environmentally friendly efforts of students, teachers and staff at 122 schools throughout the county.

Published April 12, 2019

Warren Weekly

Sterling Heights High School teacher is ‘outstanding’

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN/CENTER LINE — When Sterling Heights High School held its pep rally last month after raising $27,000 during charity week, Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois had a special announcement.

Published April 12, 2019

Warren Weekly

Adult Literacy XPRIZE Communities Competition underway in WWPS

WARREN — Through a team effort, Warren Woods Public Schools Adult and Community Education is doing its part to promote literacy in adults. WWPS adult education program educators are part of the Southeast Michigan Region 10 Adult Learners team participating in the Adult Literacy XPRIZE Communities Competition.

Published April 12, 2019

Madison - Park News

Grants to make Hazel Park schools safer, add courses

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Public Schools district is among the recipients of a state grant aimed at improving security at schools. The district also received a grant that will add new computer courses for the 2019-20 school year.

Published April 12, 2019

Madison - Park News

Madison District Public Schools prepares for spring carnival

MADISON HEIGHTS — For four days, leading through the last weekend of April, the parking lot of Madison High School will be transformed into a bustling carnival. The Madison Family Spring Carnival, now in its fourth year, is a collaboration between Madison District Public Schools and the Skerbeck Entertainment Group.

Published April 11, 2019

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods students learn through ‘Hamilton’

HARPER WOODS — A group of Harper Woods High School students are getting the chance to experience the hit musical “Hamilton” while making their own creations exploring the time period of the Revolutionary War.

Troy School District Superintendent Richard Machesky, right, congratulates Lori Uchwal on her selection as Outstanding Support Staff Employee of the Year at the Troy College and Career High School March 26.

Published April 10, 2019

Troy Times

Troy School District names top support staff employee

TROY — Lori Uchwal was surprised on the job March 26 with the Outstanding Support Staff Employee of the Year award.

Published April 9, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Former Dakota teacher spared jail time

MOUNT CLEMENS — A former Dakota High School teacher appeared in court April 2 for a review hearing.

Published April 9, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Local schools to benefit from Michigan State Police grants

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Multiple schools in Clinton Township will be bolstering their safety measures, due to being on the receiving end of a bevy of Michigan State Police grants.