West Maple, Birmingham Schools Staff Share Harry Berkowitz's Impact

West Maple staff, students and family pulling together to soften blow of the slain teacher's death.

'Who Would Murder a Teacher, and One That is So Well Liked?'

Students, staff and graduates of the Birmingham Public Schools begin to cope with the death of long-time West Maple Elementary teacher Harry Berkowitz.

Birmingham Schools Confirm Death of 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.

Detroit Country Day Student Wins National Modeling Competition

Madelyn Karoub, of Farminghton Hills, wins a close competition and a chance at stardom.

Unedited Diary of Anne Frank Remains Available in Birmingham Public Schools

A Northville mother says students need parental permission before reading the unedited 'Diary of Anne Frank.' Do you agree?

Young Environmentalists to Study the Rouge River

Students from Birmingham's West Maple Elementary will collect water samples for testing as part of the spring monitoring event.

Birmingham Students Advance to 'Destination Imagination' Global Finals

The Destination Imagination teams from Berkshire and Pierce will participate in a four-day tournament in Tennessee.

Scared Straight With Judge Kimberly Small

The 48th District Court judge presided at Berkshire Middle School and sent students a strong message about choices.

Several Birmingham Public, Private Schools Earn Green School Status

The state and county recognized more than a dozen buildings in the Birmingham area for environmental programs.

Derby Middle School Among 'Greenest' in Oakland County

The Birmingham school was among the top three designated in a special ceremony this week at the Oakland Schools Campus.

Detroit Country Day Showcases Young Artists

The works created this year by the next generation of promising artists will be on display Sunday afternoon

Whiz Kid Sophie Yauck Heads to the Doghouse

The Groves High School freshman will raise money this weekend for the Michigan Humane Society.

Birmingham High Schools Rated Among Best in Michigan

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.

Whiz Kid Steven Schmatz Striving For National Chemistry Olympiad

Steven Schmatz is proving to be one of the best young scientific minds in the region, state and nation.

Birmingham Preschools Continue Fall Registration

Have you signed your child up for preschool yet? Here's a look at some of the options in Birmingham.

Where Are Birmingham Seniors Heading This Fall?

College acceptance letters are in—tell Patch where you're headed next!

Roeper Names New Middle School Director

“At the core of my educational philosophy is a desire for active collaboration in the learning community," said Colleen Potocki.

Birmingham Special Education Parent Committee Seeks New Members

Interested parents can meet current members Wednesday, April 10 or Thursday, April 11 at Starbucks.

Groves Senior, Beverly Elementary Finish on Top in Excellence in Education Awards

Groves senior Ellen Searle and Beverly Elementary finish in second place during the 21st annual contest sponsored by the Oakland Schools Intermediate School District.

BCS Students Get Hands On During Birds of Prey Presentation

The Leslie Science and Nature Center paid a visit to the Birmingham Covington School last week.

Price Tag for Birmingham Schools' Visitor Notification System Lower Than Expected

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.

Roeper's Ernie Righetti Named MIAAA Regional Athletic Director of the Year

Ernie Righetti, the man "who never quits," has bee the Roeper School's athletic director for 31 years.

Birmingham Students Learn About Healthy Eating During Future Chefs Competition

A Pierce Elementary fifth grader was crowned champion of the 2013 Sodexo Future Chefs Competition, held last week.

Birmingham Schools Set to Pay $100,000 to Install Visitor Notification Systems

The Birmingham Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the district's administrative offices.

Eton Academy Uses $3,000 Literacy Grant to Support Struggling Readers

The Birmingham-based school for special learners purchased iPads loaded with reading applications using grant money from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

Michigan's Attorney General Visits Birmingham Students

West Maple students were able to interview Bill Schuette for a project during his visit to the Birmingham elementary school.

Bond Refinancing to Save Birmingham Schools $19 Million

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.

Groves Singers to 'Celebrate America' During Television Performance Thursday

'Detroit Performs: Tim Janis' Celebrate America' airs at 9 p.m. Thursday on Detroit Public Television.

Country Day Student Wins Third in Local Black History Month Art Contest

Detroit Country Day senior Kaylin White won third place in the first annual McDonald's Celebrates Black History Moments on Canvas contest.

Holy Name Students Get Wild About Reading

Animal Magic brought several wild guests to Holy Name last week to kick off the Birmingham private school's Reading Month.

Groves Students Explore Life After High School at Senior Seminar

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.

Summer School Tuition on School Board Agenda

The Birmingham Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the district's administrative offices.

Birmingham Schools Named Finalists for National Character Education Award

Birmingham's Quarton Elementary and West Maple Elementary have been named finalists for a 2013 National Schools of Character Award.

School Safety a 'Community Commitment," Birmingham Superintendent Says

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.

Birmingham Students to Strut Their Stuff, Raise Money for Charity

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.

Security Cameras, Intercoms Coming to All Birmingham Schools

The new security system will cost Birmingham Public Schools around $150,000 and be installed at all school buildings by May 3.

West Maple Elementary Awarded Grant for Arts and Culture Field Trips

The Michigan Youth Arts Association and Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs awarded $70,000 in grants to area schools this month.

Brother Rice Alumnus Awarded Lifetime Eagle Scout

Brad Simmons, class of 1975, is among four recipients of the prestigious award highlighted in this video.

Birmingham's 4-Year Graduation Rates Top 95 Percent, New Study Says

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.

Do You Think Brother Rice Should Remain the Warriors?

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.