Marching bands from Seaholm and Groves high schools march down South Old Woodward during the Celebrate Birmingham Parade Sunday.
More than 125 seniors from the Seaholm class of 2012 received departmental, community and school awards Thursday night.
To make up for the deficit, school board members are deciding whether to dip into the district's rainy day fund or take cash from the major project fund. The board will vote on the budget on June 5.
Take a look at who's wrapping up their last year at Birmingham Public Schools.
Troy-based Weber Olcese to pay $2.05 million for the site at West Merrill and Southfield.
Students and staff at the Roeper Middle and Upper School campus remember Annemarie Roeper at morning tribute.
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The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association awarded the Groves Scriptor staff with 21 awards in 2012.
The Midvale Early Childhood Center recently honored the first group of students that began at the pre-school and are now graduating from Birmingham high schools.
Focus group and survey responses help board focus on desired qualities as the first round of interviews is scheduled for May 22.
Two area moms will be recognized at the yearly showcase of Groves and Seaholm's fashion merchandise students.
From singing to baton twirling, students showed off their various talents during the elementary school's annual talent show.
Teachers and administrators will also discuss Birmingham Public Schools' updated anti-bullying policy with students Friday.
Maddie Wilson received a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship to study language in Russia.
Derby Middle School presents the musical '13' this weekend, which talks about everything from fitting in to finding true friends.
Students from Seaholm's Interact Club wrapped presents for the locally-based non-profit Bottomless Toy Chest
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April, May and June are busy months for students and their parents in the Birmingham Public School district. Here's the dates you need to know.
After hearing opposition to six-year terms from community members, the board votes 5-2 to stick with four-year terms.
Organizers of last year's project creating the world's longest lemonade stand are investing $20,000 of their proceeds in a fund to promote the entrepreneurial spirit among kids at Birmingham Public Schools.
Birmingham's Student Connection brings readers 10 tips for making the college application process work for them leading up to a free seminar and panel discussion Sunday.
Board of Education finalizes a timeline in the district's search to replace David Larson.
The Sunday afternoon forum will feature a panel of educators and college counselors speaking on everything from picking the right school to picking your first semester of classes.
Animated short is among statewide winners getting April 28 public screenings at DIA.
"I want Seaholm to be a safer place," says Nick Resnick, a senior at Seaholm and leader of the student group Birmingham Voice.
Two students from West Bloomfield's Frankel Jewish Academy launched 313Energy, an energy drink sold in several Birmingham stores and restaurants.
Briana Ratchford will join the track and field team at Virginia Commonwealth University in the fall.
Board of Education retains the same company that recruited current Superintendent David Larson to the Illinois position for which he is leaving Birmingham. A meeting planning the search is scheduled for April 10.
Middle school students learned about the Civil War last week during a visit from Battery D, the First Michigan Light Artillery.
Students from West Maple Elementary, Derby Middle School, Groves High School score top marks in statewide contest.
Hats and brushes get passed around, kids are playing together – and sometimes it just happens. Parents who get 'that call' needn't fret. Here's one local expert's advice.
Ten students from the Eton Academy collected $600 for the Red Cross clean-up effort in Dexter.
Some area boards pay adviser to cast wide net, others recruit within their district.
However, enrollment is projected to drop by 4.6 percent by 2016, Birmingham schools spokeswoman Marcia Wilkinson said.
Birmingham Public Schools is facing a $5.9 million budget deficit next year.
Sixteen Roeper participated in the three-day conference representing the Republic of Botswanna. The group was the only representatives from Michigan.
The search for a new superintendent begins next week while a timeline of interviews will be published after spring break.
Leader jumps to bigger-budget system a year before contract ends; school board knew two months ago.
The class performed 'The Ice Wolf' at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association competition.
To kick off the process of finding a replacement, the Birmingham Board of Education will begin interviewing firms specializing in superintendent searches.