Local Teacher of the Year Nominees Honored

Two educators in the Bloomfield Hills Schools are among 58 nominees from nearly two dozen school districts who will be recognized Thursday at the Oakland Schools campus in Waterford.

Staff, Former Students Share Impact of Slain Birmingham School Teacher

West Maple staff, students and family pulling together to soften blow of Harry Berkowitz's death.

Detroit Country Day's Madelyn Karoub Wins National Modeling Competition

The Farminghton Hills teen wins a close competition and a chance at stardom.

Head Lice Reported at Andover High School

School officials urge parents to check their children's heads for the pests tonight to curb any outbreak.

Andover's Dakota Jones Wins Doodle 4 Google in Michigan

The Andover High School senior will now rely on public voting to determine if her artwork can adorn Google's homepage, and net her a $30,000 scholarship.

Unlocking Potential Through the MYP at Lahser

The work of more than 60 students participating in the Middle Years Programme will be on display tonight at 7 p.m.

Scared Straight With Judge Kimberly Small

The 48th District Court judge sent students a strong message about choices after presiding over cases during a special visit.

Several Bloomfield-Area Public, Private Schools Earn Green School Status

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

Officials, Parents React to International Academy's No. 1 Ranking

U.S. World and News Report recently ranked the consortium school located in Bloomfield HiIls No. 1 in Michigan.

Bloomfield's International Academy Ranks No. 1 in Michigan

The school was rated the 18th best public high school in the nation in rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.

Bloomfield Hills Woman 'Finishes' Boston Marathon in Troy School

Bombings cut short Pam Mathers' 26.2 mile race, but she crossed the line days later with the support of students and staff at Hamilton Elementary School.

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.

Where Are Bloomfield 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.

Whiz Kid Mollie Fox Will Join Journalism Convention in Washington

Mollie Fox will travel to Washington D.C. to participate in a national journalism conference this summer.

Bloomfield Hills Schools Among the Best Communities for Music Education

The NAMM Foundation recently recognized Bloomfield Hills Schools with the 2013 award for 'exceptional efforts toward maintaining music education' in core curriculum.

Save the Date, Fall Sports Tryouts Start Aug. 14

The inaugural athletic teams for the new Bloomfield Hills High School will start to form on Aug. 14.

Bloomfield Hills Schools to Buy Property on Franklin Road

The district will spend $695,000 for the property to become the new home for physical plant services.

Midori Visit Inspires Andover Musicians

The world-renowned violinist and once child prodigy offered valuable advice to members of the Andover High School orchestra.

Black Hawk Football Preparations Kick-off This Week

Members of the inaugural Bloomfield Hills High School football program are invited to participate in early team-building experience.

Andover, Lahser Skiers Make All-State

Nine Barons and one Knight earn the special designation after successful final seasons.

Bloomfield Area Catholics Embrace Pope Francis

Students at the St. Regis Catholic School in Bloomfield Township watched the historic day unfold live from their classrooms.

Spring Sports Tryouts Under Way in Bloomfield

From junior varsity and varsity baseball to girl's soccer and lacrosse, spring sports teams will take shape after tryouts this week in Bloomfield and Bloomfield Hills.

BHSD Agenda: Budget, Enrollment and High School Transition Update

The Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education meets at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. tonight at the Doyle Center.

Hollywood's Michelle Williams Praises Roeper During 'Oz' Filming

The star of 'Oz the Great and Powerful' said she and her daughter were more than pleased with the Bloomfield Hills school during six months of filming in Michigan.

Farmington Public Schools Collects $1.1 Million From 2011 Sale of Eagle Elementary

The plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the sale did not take action following the State Supreme Court's refusal to hear their appeal.

Substance Abuse Prevention Program Targets Bloomfield Hills Athletes

Presentation Tuesday night is part of new strategy in cooperation with the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition.

5 Things Going On in the BHS This Week

Playoff basketball, MME testing and a much-needed blood drives are among the events during this busy week in the Bloomfield Hills Schools.

West Maple Elementary Awarded Grant for DIA Field Trip

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.

Graduation Rates in the Bloomfield Hills Schools Approach 97 Percent

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.

Bloomfield Hills' Glass Has 16th-Highest Compensation Package in State

A new database compiled by the The Mackinac Center for Public Policy ranks the salary and benefits earned by Michigan superintendents.

Roeper to Celebrate Fiesta-Style at Annual MOSAIC Auction

Prizes at the annual auction include Disney Park Hopper passes and a two-night stay at a Parisian hotel.

Roeper Students Named State Champs in Chess

More than a dozen young players received medals for their performance during the Michigan Scholastic Team Championship earlier this month.

Common Start Time For Bloomfield Hills High School Campuses

Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent Rob Glass said the district will implement a 7:25 a.m. start time next fall.

Brother Rice Won't Change Warriors Mascot

The Bloomfield Hills private school — and it's legendary sports teams — won't go by any other name for the time being, despite recent calls for nationwide changes.

Lahser Theatre Program Takes Final Curtain With 'The Wiz'

Lahser students bring the Broadway musical to life this weekend.

BHS Superintendent To Give State of District Addresses

Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent Rob Glass will update the community on several issues in multiple forums beginning this week.

Bloomfield Hills Schools MEAP Results 2012

Students throughout the Bloomfield Hills Schools continue to outpace state averages and show improvements in 2012.

Bloomfield Hills MEAP Results Released Monday

Check back with Bloomfield Patch today for a look at how students fared on the Fall 2012 Michigan Education Assessment Program exams.