Back-to-School Essentials: Spruce up the Norm

Add some fun to your kids' supplies–and benefit a good cause at the same time.

Preview: Board of Education Meeting

Back-to-school issues including lunch prices, rest room repairs, the 2011-2012 district master calendar and more will be on the agenda Monday night.

Viewfinder: Berkley Welcomes New Band Director

Alan Posner met Monday evening with students and parents outside the high school.

Deadline for Teacher Seminar at the Holocaust Memorial Center Extended

“Reading the Holocaust: A Seminar for Teachers,” takes place Aug. 15-19 in Farmington Hills.

Moms Talk: How Do You Budget For School Supplies?

What are your strategies for balancing kids' needs and wants without breaking the bank?

Viewfinder: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Harry and Wanda Zekelman Campus

Bloomfield Hills philanthropists fund one of the state's largest private school construction projects.

Board of Education Appointee Hopes to Offer 'Fresh, Insightful Perspective'

Mitchell Moses, who was selected Tuesday night to fill a seat vacated by trustee Ryan O'Gorman, said he plans to run in the November general election.

Scholarship Blood Drive to Benefit Berkley High School Grad

Oak Park resident Paige Jones hopes donors will give 45 pints of blood as a community service — and to help her raise funds for her education at the University of Michigan.

Tri-County Educational Center to Let Students Take Classes 'Anywhere'

A new initiative at the alternative education center in Southfield – of which the Berkley School District is a member – will offer online courses starting this fall.

Q & A: Michigan Merit Exam Results

Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, director of Curriculum, Technology, Assessment & Grants for the Berkley School District, discusses the annual test for 11th-graders on which Berkley High School scores were above average in all categories.

UPDATED: Whiz Kid Gives Hugs, Love to Haitian Children

When offered an opportunity to help the impoverished nation, Berkley High School grad said, "I just knew I had to do this."

Berkley High School Outperforms Michigan on Merit Exams

In the annual test for eleventh-graders, BHS scores are above average in all categories – math, reading, science, social studies, writing.

Whiz Kid: Berkley High School Valedictorian Sets Sail at Baylor

BHS counselor says 2011 graduate "is not defined by her intellect but rather she is defined by doing what is right and good."

Newsweek Ranks Berkley High School Among Nation's Best

BHS ranked as the No. 9 school in Michigan and No. 333 in the United States, according to the news magazine's annual list.

Board of Education OKs Budget, Honors Students

The good news is that fewer teachers than expected may be laid off during 2011-12 school year.

Board of Education Bids Farewell to Ryan O'Gorman

He'll step down June 30 after serving 2 years in the Berkley School District.

Berkley Board of Education Seeks Applicants to Fill Position

Departing member Ryan O'Gorman, who will be recognized during Monday's meeting, will step down from his role June 30.

Preview: Board of Education Meeting

The 2011-2012 budget and personnel list are on tonight's agenda.

Whiz Kid: 'I Will Be Satisfied as Long as I Am Able to Help Others'

The recent Berkley High School graduate earned a scholarship from NorthPointe Foot & Ankle for her altruistic essay.

Surviving the Party Season: Teens Say It's All About Choices

At this time of year, underage drinking and peer pressure to join in when all around are celebrating are at their highest level. Teens talk about how they navigate the party mine fields.

Surviving the Party Season: Community Resources

There are organizations in nearly every community to help parents navigate issues involving their teens.

Surviving Party Season: Early Communication is Key

Parental questions, involvement and communication are key to helping keep teens out of trouble when it comes to end-of-high-school celebrations.

Surviving the Party Season: 10 Tips for Parents

From providing entertainment to not providing alcohol, there are steps parents can take to keep teens safe at grad parties.

Surviving the Party Season: A Guide for Parents and Teens

Studies show accidents and deaths peak at this time of year, when celebrating graduates and other teens can get carried away. Here's a three-day guide to navigating the party season safely.

Berkley Education Association Joins Statewide 'Day of Action'

Demonstrations protest pending state cuts to K-12 education; later Tuesday the Berkley Board of Education discussed the 2011-2012 budget and teacher layoffs.

Berkley Teachers To Protest Pending State Cuts

Planned demonstrations today are part of a statewide "Day of Action" organized by the Michigan Education Association; later Tuesday the Berkley Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing.

Moms Talk: What Are You And The Kids Up To This Summer?

Post a comment to share your ideas about how to keep kids busy once school lets out.

Photos: Burton Elementary School Students Party With Senior Pen Pals

A year's worth of correspondence between 22 students and their older friends in Huntington Woods culminated in face-to-face meetings Friday morning.

Photos: Berkley High School Graduation

Class of 2011 receives diplomas Thursday at the Baldwin Pavilion on the grounds of Oakland University.

Photos: Tri-County Educational Center Graduation

Proud friends and family celebrate their grads during two ceremonies Wednesday at Berkley High School.

Moms Talk: How Do You Give Graduation Gifts Without Breaking the Bank?

Post a comment to share your tips on how to buy presents during this busy party season without busting your budget.

Burton Elementary School Tries to Make Sense of Teacher's Death

Maureen Simon – remembered by colleagues as loving and with 'a sneak-attack sense of humor' – reminds us that 'a life well-lived contributes enormously in often-hidden ways,' Superintendent Michael Simeck says.

Whiz Kids: Scholarship Winners 'Ideal Berkley Bears'

Berkley High School recognizes two students during Honors Convocation.

Five Berkley Schools Honored for Michigan Green School Status

BHS, Pattengill, Rogers, Angell and La Salette were among 193 facilities recognized Wednesday for their Earth-friendly efforts.

UPDATED: Berkley Schools Among Oakland County's Greenest

BHS, Pattengill, Rogers, Angell and La Salette will be honored Wednesday for their Earth-friendly efforts.

Are You the Proud Parent of a Graduate?

Whether the celebration is for preschool, college or somewhere in between, brag about it on Patch.

Whiz Kid Wins Tri-Community Coalition Scholarship

The Berkley High School senior will receive the award during the group's golf fundraiser June 6 at Links of Novi.

K-12 Funding Announcement No Victory, Berkley School District Officials Say

Smaller-than-anticipated cuts may save some teachers' jobs and keep elementary class sizes from ballooning, but officials say the plan undermines locally elected boards of education.

Viewfinder: Prom in the Park

Berkley High School students show off their finery before the big dance at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in Detroit.

Whiz Kids: Preschoolers to Run for Charity

Laps for Leukemia will raise funds for toy closet at Beaumont Hospital's pediatric oncology center.