5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

St. John's Hospital Offers Sports Physicals at L'Anse Creuse North

Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

40 Clinton Township Residents Graduate from Wayne State

The university held its 145th commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

Clinton Township Business Owner Sponsors Scholarship

The owner of Great Dane Heating & Air Conditioning recently presented St. Clair Shores Lake Shore senior Matt Romanowski with the Shorians' first Academics, Citizenship and Team (ACT) scholarship.

MCC Heightens Security Due to Potential Threat

The college remains open Wednesday as a threat is checked out at the Clinton Township campus.

Clinton Township Resident Receives Honor from Detroit Mercy

Michelle Fabiilli earned the Scholar Certificate.

Detroit Mercy Honors Clinton Township Students

Austin Ruffin and Mary Salisbury received the Scholar Key award.

Macomb County Board Honors Clinton Township Green Schools

An award ceremony took place Tuesday at Macomb Intermediate School District in Clinton Township.

Clinton Township Resident Graduates from Savannah College

Jessica Schmelter earned a master of arts degree in arts administration.

Clinton Township Resident Named to Dean’s List at Rensselaer

Tabitha Gale earned the award for the fall semester.

9 Clinton Township Residents Receive Scholarships to Detroit Mercy

University awards scholarships to several local students.

Clinton Township Resident Makes Heidelberg Dean’s List

Andrew Lovins was one of 322 students to earn the honor in the fall semester.

Chippewa Valley Urges Community Involvement to Prevent Suicides

The Clinton Township high school offers a variety of programs, including suicide awareness events.

Clinton Township Resident Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

Brandon Markiewicz, of Clinton Township, was recently inducted into Phi Kappa Phi collegiate honor society.

Chippewa Valley Foundation Readies for Third Taste-Fest and Auction

'A Taste for Education' will be held 6 p.m. March 21 at Zuccaro Banquets and Catering in Chesterfield. Tickets are $40.

Chippewa Valley Boys Fall to L'Anse Creuse North in Basketball Regionals

The L'Anse Creuse North varsity boys basketball team defeated Chippewa Valley Monday to move on to the next round of the MHSAA state basketball tournament.

Baker College Students Take Red-Hot Wheels to 2013 AutoRama

One of the stars of the Baker College display at AutoRama this past weekend was a custom-painted Dodge Magnum courtesy of the Clinton Township campus.

Clinton Township Ice Sculptor Carves Out 5th Place Finish at Worlds

Al Bock was a member of the two-person Macomb Community College team that won fifth place in the BP 2013 World Ice Art Championship's abstract category last month.

Michigan Color Guard and Drumline Competition Rolls into Clinton Township

Winter guard and percussion units from high schools from across Michigan will compete Saturday, March 9, at Chippewa Valley High School in Clinton Township. Check the performance schedule here.

Perceived Threat Prompts Closure of 3 L'Anse Creuse Schools

L'Anse Creuse High School, L'Anse Creuse Middle School-Central and Graham Elementary were closed Tuesday.

Baker College Named One of America's Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities

Baker College Online was one of eight Michigan institutions recognized in Military Advanced Education's 2013 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities.

Chippewa Valley, L'Anse Creuse Superintendents Among Highest Compensated in Michigan

A new database compiled by the The Mackinac Center for Public Policy shows Chippewa Valley, Clintondale and L'Anse Creuse superintendents earning $224,926 or more in combined salary and benefits.

What to Know When Choosing a Private School in Clinton Township

Missing an open house doesn't mean the opportunity to visit the school is lost, and getting enrolled by early spring can guarantee your child a spot.

Veteran Clinton Twp. Spelling Bee Champs Look to Capture 2013 Regional Title

Capturing their school crowns, Benjamin Leflar and Morgan Listenbee are among only seven local students slated to make return appearances at The Macomb Daily Regional Spelling Bee.

Four-Year Graduation Rate Dips for Chippewa Valley, Clintondale High Schools

Newly released data shows the graduation rates for Chippewa Valley, Clintondale, L'Anse Creuse North and Fraser high schools have steadily dropped over the past three years.

Fraser Public Schools Wraps Up Largest iPad Deployment in Michigan History

Every student in Fraser Public Schools, from developmental kindergarten to high school, now has 1:1 access to an iPad thanks to the purchase of 5,000 of the devices.

Chippewa Valley On Track to Realize Obama Plan to Redesign U.S. High Schools

President Barack Obama's proposal to redesign America's high schools to better train students for real-world jobs is a model already alive and well in Chippewa Valley Schools' career technical education program.

Patch Readers Reject Newest Call to Change Chippewa Valley's Big Reds' Nickname

Readers reacted strongly to news that the Michigan Department of Civil Rights filed a complaint that American Indian nicknames—such as the Big Reds—harm students education and should be banned.

Your Guide to Kindergarten Programs and Enrollment in Clinton Township

In Michigan, children must be at least 5 years old on or before Nov. 1, 2013 to enroll in kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year.

Chippewa Valley, Clintondale, L'Anse Creuse MEAP Results To Be Released Today

Check back with Clinton Township Patch at 10 a.m. Monday for a look at how students fared on their Fall 2012 Michigan Education Assessment Program exams.

Should Chippewa Valley Drop the Big Reds Nickname?

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights filed a complaint that American Indian nicknames—such as the Big Reds—harm students education and should be banned.

Snow Day in Clinton Township

Chippewa Valley and Clintondale have cancelled classes.

Pankow Student's PSA Wins Top Awards at Orchard Lake Student Film Fest (WITH VIDEO)

Lauren Mueller of the Frederick V. Pankow Center won two awards for her public service announcement which looks at the dangers of alcohol abuse.

State Supt. Flanagan: Michigan Teachers Should Make $100K

The average salary for a teacher within Chippewa Valley Schools in 2010-11 was $73,519, while Clintondale teachers earned around $60,546.

Pankow Center to Offer Free Classes in Cooking, Computers, Gardening for Seniors

Students in various Frederick V. Pankow Career and Technical Education programs will offer special one-hour classes to seniors throughout the spring.

Schools Closed in Chippewa Valley, Clintondale and L'Anse Creuse Districts

Many Clinton Township children will not have school Monday due to the weather.

Clinton Township High School Seniors Eligible for Lawrence Tech Scholarship Contest

The university will award up to 100 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 a year for four years in an essay competition open to Michigan high school seniors.

Clinton-Macomb Library to Host Preschool Fair Saturday

Featuring 22 preschool providers, the fair will run from 10 a.m. to noon in the main library's auditorium.

Open House Dates for Private Schools in Clinton Township and Beyond

Thinking about enrolling your child in a parochial or private school next year? If so, you'll want to mark these dates on your family's calendar.