Schools

Published February 22, 2021

Vaccine distribution makes way to UCS staff

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — As Utica Community Schools continues to move toward more in-person instruction, district officials are organizing partnerships to increase the availability of vaccines to the Utica Community Schools staff.

Published February 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Public Schools to allow in-person instruction option

FERNDALE — The students in Ferndale Public Schools now have the option to return to in-person instruction.

Published February 22, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield, Walled Lake school districts return to in-person instruction

WEST BLOOMFIELD/WALLED LAKE — Both the West Bloomfield and the Walled Lake Consolidated school districts have returned to offering in-person instruction.

Published February 21, 2021

Warren Weekly

DLS, Regina parents, students reflect on in-person learning

WARREN — When the 2020-21 school year began in August at De La Salle Collegiate High School, in-person instruction was held five days a week at the all-boys Catholic high school.

Published February 12, 2021

Troy Times

3 Troy schools receive State School of Character award

TROY — Athens High School and Troy Union and Bemis elementary schools were recognized with State School of Character awards from Character.org.

Published February 10, 2021

Metro

OU announces $2,500 scholarship for Michigan frontline workers

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University is offering financial assistance to those working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fourth grade Barnard Elementary School student Aditya Yogesh is the grand prize winner of the 2021 Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office’s Kids’ Clean Water Calendar Contest.

Published February 10, 2021

Troy Times

Troy student wins Water Resources Commission calendar contest

TROY — A local Troy student’s artwork has been featured on the front cover of the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office’s 2021 Clean Water Calendar.

Future health professionals program scores high

Published February 10, 2021

Farmington Press

Future health professionals program scores high

FARMINGTON — Since its inception in 2009, Janet Cadeau and Amy Donato have watched the Farmington Public Schools’ program for future health professionals blossom into a strong after-school activity.

Published February 10, 2021

Rochester Post

RCS plans to resume full-time in-person learning

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Community Schools district is slated to return to full-time in-person learning within the next few weeks, depending on grade.

Published February 8, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Recall petitions approved for school board members

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A recall effort involving local school board members has taken another step. In December, petitions were filed to recall four members of the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education.

Published February 8, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Schools adjust as learning continues during pandemic

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Last month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer set a goal for school districts to begin offering an option for in-person learning by March 1 or earlier if possible.

Students including Joseph Millard, pictured, in Roseville High School’s tier three reading program will benefit from a new program called the Matchmaker Book Club. It is made possible through a $2,500 grant from the State Farm Teacher Assist program.

Published February 8, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville teachers receive grant for reading program

ROSEVILLE — A new Roseville High School program aimed at improving student literacy recently received a $2,500 grant from the State Farm Teacher Assist program.

Walled Lake Schools touts Schools of Choice

Published February 8, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Walled Lake Schools touts Schools of Choice

WALLED LAKE — Since 1996, parents in Michigan have had more flexibility as to where their children attend school.

Published February 5, 2021

Madison - Park News

Lamphere, Madison schools return to in-person learning

MADISON HEIGHTS — The pandemic is not over, but the Lamphere Public Schools and Madison District Public Schools have begun resuming in-person learning, with precautions in place, and options available to continue learning remotely for those who feel safer doing

Published February 4, 2021

C&G Newspapers

L’Anse Creuse recognized for Army partnership

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/WARREN — L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, along with Macomb County’s hometown Army installation, have been recognized for its partnership.

Published January 28, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Public Schools Board of Education fills final vacant seat

FARMINGTON/HILLS — The seventh and final open seat on the Farmington Public Schools Board of Education has been filled.

Published January 28, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

St. Clare of Montefalco has ‘spirit’

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Students, families and teachers at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School are finding ways to bond with each other and build stronger relationships while valuing their diverse backgrounds.

Published January 27, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Students returning to local schools

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Earlier this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference in which her administration set a goal for school districts to begin offering an option for in-person learning by March 1 or earlier if possible.

Published January 27, 2021

Rochester Post

RCS Board of Education officers remain unchanged for 2021

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education kicked off its first meeting of 2021 by electing its officers.