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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...
Controversial Detroit principal transferred to new school
The principal of Detroit’s Thirkell Elementary Middle-School is reassigned for the upcoming school year following claims from parents and staff that she created a hostile work environment. Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti confirmed that Stephanie Gaines will be the new principal at the Catherine C. Blackwell...
Metro Detroit parents sound off on high costs of school activities
(WXYZ) — The school year starts in about six weeks, and for a lot of families, that means planning for activities after school. According to a new report from Deloitte, eight out of 10 parents plan to enroll their kids in extracurriculars this year, spending an average of $582 per kid.
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....
Bank of America Announces 2024 Detroit Student Leaders
Bank of America has selected five metro Detroit-area high school students to join its 2024 Student Leaders® interns for an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students to employment, skills development and service nationwide. These community-minded students will gain practical work and life experience while working with local nonprofits, all while earning competitive wages.
Law student plans to pursue career as prosecuting attorney
Cooley Law School student Sukayna Almusawi received a $3,500 Masco Corporation Scholarship from the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation. Sukayna Almusawi knew from the age of 14 she wanted to be a lawyer—yet many people insisted she would not succeed, not only because she is a woman, but also because she wears the hijab.
EXCLUSIVE: Top HS Coach and MSU Football Connection Gives Insight Into Upcoming 7-on-7
Michigan State has been building a relationship with Roseville High School and head coach Vernard Snowden. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, Snowden discusses competing at an upcoming 7-on-7 that will feature many Spartan targets.
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,...
Troy educator selected for 2024 C-SPAN Teacher Fellowship
Ryan Werenka, a teacher at Troy High School, was selected as one of five educators in C-SPAN’s 2024 Teacher Fellowship program for a third consecutive year. Werenka is once again collaborating with C-SPAN’s Education Relations team during the month of July, to expand digital resources for C-SPAN Classroom. C-SPAN Classroom provides middle and high school teachers with video-based content including lesson plans and more.
OUWB inaugurates renovated O’Dowd Hall and welcomes a new dean
The recently renovated Jan and Don O’Dowd Hall opened its gates on July 11 and welcomed the newly appointed dean of the school of medicine. Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz inaugurated the building and introduced Dr. Christopher Carpenter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Faculty, staff and special guests toured...
LOCS Board of Education appoints Nate Butki to vacant seat
LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education members appointed Nate Butki to its vacant trustee seat during a special meeting on July 10. The appointment was approved by a 5-0 vote. Vice President Heather Sinawi was absent from the interviews. Six other candidates – Scott Hill, Shawn Wayne, Mark Torres, Jeff Faber, Scott Horning and Joel Cole – interviewed for the position.
Stoney Creek’s Flynn, Stephens make history with all-State selections
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills Stoney Creek softball’s battery and leader of the infield have put themselves on the map statewide. For three years on varsity, Stoney Creek seniors Christa Munn (catcher) and Erin Flynn (pitcher) have dominated the opposition as a cohesive unit. Whether it was on...
New Detroit FutureHealers Program Gave Crockett Midtown Students First-hand Look at Cancer Care and Research
Karmanos Cancer Institute - Cancer treatment in Michigan and OhioNewsNew Detroit FutureHealers Program Gave Crockett Midtown Students First-hand Look at Cancer Care and Research. Juniors and seniors toured the NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, met experienced professionals and those just starting their careers. The Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Detroit’s FutureHealers program is...
Identity crisis no more: Macomb Community College announces new athletic logo
METRO DETROIT — For those who attend or have attended Macomb Community College, the Monarch nickname never made any sense largely due to the fact that there wasn’t a logo to go along with it. What is a Monarch? Is the school actually named after butterflies?. Apparently, that...
Bloomfield Hills Marian hires Molly Campbell as new athletic director
It's been a busy offseason for Bloomfield Hills Marian's athletic department. Less than a month after the Mustangs hired Shane Lawal as their new girls basketball coach, the school now has a new athletic director. Marian announced on Monday that it had hired Molly Campbell to replace Mike Watson, who...
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...
Lake Orion High School Band Plays Wildwood Amphitheatre Show
ORION TWP, Mich. – On Thursday, June 27, the Lake Orion High School Concert Band performed on the stage of the Wildwood Amphitheatre to a large crowd consisting of friends, family and music enthusiasts alike. Band Director Michael Steele welcomed audience members to their “9th Annual ‘Starry Night’ Concert,”...
Troy lacrosse gives seniors historic ending
TROY — Troy lacrosse decided it had enough in 2024. After being pushed around in the Oakland Activities Association White last season and eliminated in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state tournament in the blink of an eye, the Colts felt some retribution was in order.
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