West Maple staff, students and family pulling together to soften blow of the slain teacher's death.
Students, staff and graduates of the Birmingham Public Schools begin to cope with the death of long-time West Maple Elementary teacher Harry Berkowitz.
Police are investigating the suspicious death of the longtime teacher that appears connected to a barricaded gunman situation in Royal Oak Tuesday.
Madelyn Karoub, of Farminghton Hills, wins a close competition and a chance at stardom.
A Northville mother says students need parental permission before reading the unedited 'Diary of Anne Frank.' Do you agree?
Students from Birmingham's West Maple Elementary will collect water samples for testing as part of the spring monitoring event.
The Destination Imagination teams from Berkshire and Pierce will participate in a four-day tournament in Tennessee.
The 48th District Court judge presided at Berkshire Middle School and sent students a strong message about choices.
The state and county recognized more than a dozen buildings in the Birmingham area for environmental programs.
The Birmingham school was among the top three designated in a special ceremony this week at the Oakland Schools Campus.
The works created this year by the next generation of promising artists will be on display Sunday afternoon
The Groves High School freshman will raise money this weekend for the Michigan Humane Society.
Seaholm High School rated fifth, Groves High School 18th in rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. District says some data in report is inaccurate.
Steven Schmatz is proving to be one of the best young scientific minds in the region, state and nation.
Have you signed your child up for preschool yet? Here's a look at some of the options in Birmingham.
College acceptance letters are in—tell Patch where you're headed next!
“At the core of my educational philosophy is a desire for active collaboration in the learning community," said Colleen Potocki.
Interested parents can meet current members Wednesday, April 10 or Thursday, April 11 at Starbucks.
Groves senior Ellen Searle and Beverly Elementary finish in second place during the 21st annual contest sponsored by the Oakland Schools Intermediate School District.
The Leslie Science and Nature Center paid a visit to the Birmingham Covington School last week.
The district will spend just over $100,000 to install a visitor notification system at every school building this spring, $50,000 less than they originally planned.
Ernie Righetti, the man "who never quits," has bee the Roeper School's athletic director for 31 years.
A Pierce Elementary fifth grader was crowned champion of the 2013 Sodexo Future Chefs Competition, held last week.
The Birmingham Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the district's administrative offices.
The Birmingham-based school for special learners purchased iPads loaded with reading applications using grant money from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
West Maple students were able to interview Bill Schuette for a project during his visit to the Birmingham elementary school.
By selling the district's 2013 Refunding Bonds, Birmingham Public Schools will pay millions less in interest — a savings that will be passed onto taxpayers, officials say.
'Detroit Performs: Tim Janis' Celebrate America' airs at 9 p.m. Thursday on Detroit Public Television.
Detroit Country Day senior Kaylin White won third place in the first annual McDonald's Celebrates Black History Moments on Canvas contest.
Animal Magic brought several wild guests to Holy Name last week to kick off the Birmingham private school's Reading Month.
This Thursday, Birmingham students will learn about the life skills they need after graduation — with a little help from a Detroit Lion and the founders of McClure's Pickles.
The Birmingham Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the district's administrative offices.
Birmingham's Quarton Elementary and West Maple Elementary have been named finalists for a 2013 National Schools of Character Award.
The third leg of Birmingham's new school safety plan involves looking at anti-bullying policies and character education programs, as well as fostering a culture of respect among students.
Proceeds from the annual Birmingham student style show, to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Groves High School, will go towards the Make a Wish Foundation.
The new security system will cost Birmingham Public Schools around $150,000 and be installed at all school buildings by May 3.
The Michigan Youth Arts Association and Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs awarded $70,000 in grants to area schools this month.
Brad Simmons, class of 1975, is among four recipients of the prestigious award highlighted in this video.
Meanwhile, the dropout rates at Birmingham's two high schools are less than 1 percent, a new report from the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information states.
The Bloomfield Hills private school — and it's legendary sports teams — say they won't go by any other name for the time being, despite recent calls for nationwide changes.