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When does school start in Michigan 2024? Check first day for 60+ metro Detroit districts
The first day of school is on the horizon, with more than a dozen metro Detroit school districts welcoming back students in August, before the traditional start after Labor Day. For dozens of districts, the Detroit Free Press has compiled dates for the first day of school, fall breaks (and any breaks around Thanksgiving), spring breaks (as well as mid-winter breaks, if a district offers one) and the last day of school. Some districts have not...
PHOTOS: 7-on-7 Football at Allen Park w/ Dearborn Heights Crestwood, New Boston Huron, and Warren Woods-Tower
On Tuesday, Allen Park High School was host to 7-on-7 football action as the host Jags welcomed in the teams from Dearborn Heights Crestwood, New Boston Huron, and Warren Woods-Tower for a four-way scrimmage. Photo gallery is courtesy of Alexander Muller.
A Look Inside the Abandoned Murphy Academy: Detroit, Michigan
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The abandoned Murphy Academy is located on Fenkell Street in Detroit. Once upon a time it was filled with 150 students from grades pre-kindergarten to 8th grade....
See the Southgate Community Schools 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2024-25 school calendar as approved by Southgate Community Schools school board.
This college advisor expands possibilities for vulnerable students at the high school she attended
When Alicia Alvarez first stepped through the doors of her office at Western International High School five years ago, it was “a full circle moment.”The college transition advisor already knew the school intimately.This spring marked 10 years since Alvarez graduated from the same school where she works today. At Western, she is building a college-going culture. That means supporting young people each step of the way — from showing them which colleges are out there to helping them navigate the application and decision processes. Her work is vital in a city where fewer than 20% of residents hold college degrees,...
Kinder Lit Lab takes children outdoors to ready them for in-school instruction
Being a young explorer and using outdoor creative skills to learn lessons has become a unique way to prepare children for the classroom in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. It appears all they needed was a little encouragement and a nurturing environment — and the district was able to come through...
School officials ‘appalled’ by Michigan budget cut to mental health, safety
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross hopes to hold on to two school workers — but new security cameras and additional training for staff on mindfulness and restorative practices will have to wait. Zachery-Ross and...
Lincoln Park High School Thespian Troupe wins national award
The hard work and dedication on and off the stage demonstrated by Lincoln Park High School’s Thespian Troupe was recently celebrated with the Educational Theatre Association’s Theatre in our Schools Outstanding Impact Award. Lincoln Park High School’s theater program was selected as one of three from across the...
FPS superintendent promoted to deputy superintendent of Oakland Schools Intermediate School District
FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Schools Superintendent Christopher Delgado will soon be making decisions for the Oakland Schools Intermediate School District, as its deputy superintendent. Delgado has served as the superintendent of FPS since 2021. The Oakland County School’s Board of Education voted unanimously to approve his hire July...
Bank of America Launches 2024 Paid Summer Internships to Empower Detroit Area Youth with Career-Building Opportunities
From Left: Jason Howard; Nisha Singhi; Maria Nido; Tanya Calzada; Alexader Villagomez- Courtesy of Bank of America. Bank of America has handpicked five outstanding high school students from metro Detroit for its esteemed 2024 Student Leaders® internship program. This rigorous eight-week summer internship provides invaluable hands-on experience and opens doors to future employment opportunities through skill development programs and national service initiatives. Engaging closely with local nonprofits, these community-focused students will make impactful contributions and earn competitive wages as they enrich their communities.
Alexis Wheat: ‘I chose the district before they chose me’
Brandon — The Brandon School District has a new executive assistant to the superintendent and the board of education. “I think I chose the district before they chose me,” said Alexis Wheat. “Just the warmth from the interview panel, the excitement from Carly Stone. I wasn’t sure at first, but I think when you have these people rooting for you, you know you’re in amazing hands. It was really important for me, going where I’m needed, wanted and valued.”
Grosse Pointe schools operating millage on primary ballot
GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — As voters cast their ballots in the Aug. 6 primary, Grosse Pointe Public School System officials hope they’ll vote in favor of the district’s operating millage. Voters will be deciding whether or not to allow the district to levy up to 18 mills...
Dearborn Library launches online learning technology for adult education
DEARBORN – Dearborn residents can now access free online educational courses for adult learners through Gale Presents: Udemy, a partnership with the Dearborn Public Library. Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform offering numerous on-demand video courses across 75 categories, including business, technology, design, and personal development. Taught...
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