School is Back in Session! Share Your First Day Photos Here!

Show off your kids to your Berkley and Huntington Woods neighbors.

Are You Happy the Kids are Back to School?

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Back to School: Share your Child's First Day of School Photos Tuesday on Patch

Upload your back to school photos to the Patch photo gallery.

5 Ways to Save During Back-to-School Shopping

You have to do it every year and it's usually more expensive than you expect; here's how to make the process a little easier.

UPDATED: Give Your Favorite School a $10,000 Boost

Target is giving away gift cards; let's put a Berkley or Huntington Woods building at the top of the list!

Get to Know Berkley School District Superintendent Dennis McDavid

"I feel lucky to be here. It's a great place. We've got great community support, we've got great staff and we've got great kids," says the aspiring author and fan of Southern literature, who lives in Auburn Hills with his wife and two dogs.

Ramp Up for Back-to-School with Bedtime Math

Help get your kids’ brains working again after summer vacation with this fun, free daily email newsletter.

Tips: Avoid Thefts from Cars on Campus

A Michigan-based company suggests 'proper precautions' as students head back to college.

Norup Gets New International Baccalaureate Coordinator

Denise Tomlinson, a former Berkley High School special education teacher, will replace Sarah Fairman, who has left the district to take a position at the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills.

Legislation Cuts Teacher Benefits

Newly hired Michigan public school employees would pay more for their pensions and lose state-funded health care in retirement under a bill headed to Gov. Rick Snyder for approval.

'Off to the Races' Moves to Emagine in Royal Oak

The fourth annual Berkley Education Foundation fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 and have a new, lower price.

Preview: Board of Education Meeting

The agenda includes discussion of a $198,077 paving contract, whether to allow advertisements on the district's website as a source of revenue and an updated personnel list.

New Michigan Department of Education Rule Impacts Berkley School District

The state agency has mandated that Title I schools with significant achievement gaps – such as Norup International School – must allow some students to transfer within the district beginning in the 2012-13 school year.

UPDATED: Burton, Pattengill Receive Top Ranking on School Report Cards from State

But, because Adequate Yearly Progress now has more stringent requirements, the Berkley School District failed to meet the mark, even though a majority of its schools did.

Survey: Expect Higher Back-to-School Prices

Huntington Backpack Index says parents will pay as much as 6 percent more for supplies for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade this year.

Your 2012-2013 Board of Education Calendar

Regular meetings will be held at 7 p.m. at the Avery Center in Oak Park.

Norup Students Hold Film Camp Fundraiser

Two Huntington Woods girls raise money for a 2013 spring break trip to Costa Rica by teaching campers about directing, editing and other elements of making movies.

Berkley School District to Partner With St. Frances Cabrini Schools in Allen Park

The Board of Education unanimously approved the deal that could be worth $536,000 this week.

Preview: Board of Education Meeting

A partnership with St. Frances Cabrini in Allen Park that could bring $536,000 into the Berkley School District is up for consideration Monday night.

Your 2012-2013 School Year Calendar

Mark down these key Berkley School District dates or, better yet, print them out and keep them handy.

Berkley High School Improves Michigan Merit Exam, ACT Scores

Test results released Thursday show students made gains in math, reading, science and writing, but performed worse this year in social studies, as did students statewide.

Michigan Merit Exam, ACT Scores to Be Released Today

Stay tuned to Berkley Patch to find out how students in the Berkley School District performed.

Hillel Day School Educator Talks Arts, Judaism

Patch speaks with Stephanie Michaels — mother of two, soprano and new musical theater director of Hillel.

6 Teachers, Custodian to Retire from Berkley Schools

The district’s incoming superintendent recognizes the staff members during Monday school board meeting.

'Remarkable People': Top 10 Graduates of Berkley High School Class of 2012

As he prepares to leave Berkley, Superintendent Michael Simeck celebrates the achievements of the seniors.

'Good to Great': Retiring Berkley Schools Superintendent Honored

State legislators, city officials, school administrators and parents are among the many people who turned out Monday night to show their appreciation for Michael Simeck.

On the Agenda: Berkley Schools to Recognize Students, Staff and Outgoing Superintendent

Board is also expected to ratify teacher contracts and approve budgets during Monday's meeting.

Berkley High School Class of 2012 Graduates

Commencement was marked by smiles, hugs, laughter and cheering on graduates as they claimed their much-deserved diplomas. Please share your photos here.

BHS Graduation Speech: Rachel Sabbath

'Years from now, we will want to share with our grandchildren, like Grandma in Parenthood did, the things we tried, the times we won, lost, succeeded, failed and the roller coasters we rode. All of that starts now.'

BHS Graduation Speech: Rachel Pernick

'I salute you, O Class, I salute you with pride. You’re brilliant! You’re daring! You’re lively and kind!'

BHS Graduation Speech: Vicky Cheung

'Today is really just another day, a random Thursday no less, yet to us, it could very well be one of the most important days of our lives.'

Graduation Gifts 101: Students Share Ideas on What Works, What Doesn't

Come to find out, the secret of great gift-giving for graduations isn’t as elusive as it seems.­­

Burton Elementary Challenge Raises $30,000 for Outdoor Classroom in Honor of Late Teacher

Students, families, teachers and neighbors chipped in during the last month to raise money for an outdoor park in memory of first grade teacher Maureen Simon, who died last year.

Need to Know: Berkley High School Graduation is Thursday

A handy guide of important details to know for your senior's big day.

PHOTOS: Rogers Elementary Students Take a Walk Through Berkley

About 20 downtown businesses host the second-graders for tours, demonstrations and samples of goods and services to make the connection from classroom to community.

Berkley High School Named one of Newsweek's Best High Schools

Berkley High School was one of 39 Michigan schools to make the list. See how it measured up and why administration believes it's earned a spot on the list since 2008.

Burton Community Park Organizers Have High Hopes for New Play Space by Next Year

Group hopes to raise $500,000 to bring a state-of-the-art playground to Huntington Woods next summer.

A Night on the Water starts with Prom in the Park

Berkley High School students and families gather for pictures in Mary Kay Davis Park before heading to their dinner-dance at the Detroit Yacht Club.

Calling Teens and Parents: Patch Wants Your Prom Photos

Hitting up Prom in the Park first or waiting until the dance? Either way, share your pictures of the special night and we'll feature them on Patch.

Berkley Drumline Strives to Keep the Beat

Band program plans fundraisers at Berkley Days and more to replace aging equipment.