Wayne State Associate Professor Shares Views on Education

Ken Jackson blogs on Patch and so should you.

Sharing School News and More in Patch Local Voices

Utica Schools blogs on Patch and so should you.

Community Gathers To Celebrate Pierce's 75th Anniversary

A community luncheon hosted by Grosse Pointe Public Schools and Beaumont Hospital was held Tuesday at Pierce Middle School.

Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader Encourages Students to Read

Michigan students in grades K-5 can win tickets to home games by participating in the second annual "Red Wings for Reading" program.

Grosse Pointe Native Encourages You to Get Involved with the School

Katie Taylor Mowrey blogs on Patch and so should you.

MI Teacher Of The Year Gets New Car To Drive Education

Grosse Pointe North High School teacher Gary Abud received a 2013 Honda CRV from Meemic Insurance.

North Pointe Named a Finalist for the Pacemaker Award

Grosse Pointe North's student newspaper has been named a finalist for a national award.

Call the 'Doctor' for Homework Help

The Tutor Doctor of Metro Detroit serves Grosse Pointe and St. Clair Shores.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Tell Your Community About Your School

Share students' accomplishments with the community.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Defer Closed Due to Power Outage

Defer Elementary School and Wayne State University will be closed Thursday due to a power outage.

Grosse Pointe Students Honor Those Who Died on 9/11

Students from Grosse Pointe North and South created memorials to those who lost their lives on 9/11.

Assumption Parents May Want To Avoid Marter Due To Water Main Work

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Tips for a Successful School Year From Michigan's Top Teacher

Michigan's Teacher of the Year shares tips for a successful school year with The Detroit Free Press.

Show Patch Your Back to School Photos

It's easy. And, a great way to show off your child.

Grosse Pointe Schools Welcome New Personnel for 2013-2014 School Year

Grosse Pointe Public Schools will welcome new staff to schools this coming year.

How Do Grosse Pointe Schools Rank?

Look up your school in Patch's database of Michigan school ratings.

Registration Open for Assumption Nursery School and Toddler Center

Assumption Nursery School and Toddler Center, a recipient of the Governor's Award of Excellence, has limited openings for the coming school year.

What Are the Start Dates for Michigan Colleges?

Many Michigan universities are beginning the fall semester on different days this year, working around Labor Day weekend.

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.

First Day of School in the Grosse Pointes

Parents, mark your calendar for the first day of school.

St. John's Hospital Offers Sports Physicals at Grosse Pointe South

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.

Stolen Golf Shoes, Marijuana Possession Arrest and Assault on a Baseball Diamond Investigated by Grosse Pointe Woods Police

The following information is gathered from the Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Assumption Summer Campers Create News Clips, See Wildlife Up Close

Summer camp has come to life at Assumption Nursery School with assemblies featuring live animals and filming of newscasts.

Committee to Present New Bond Proposal to Grosse Pointe Schools

The next step in the technology bond process was decided at a special meeting held Aug. 1.

What's for Lunch? Grosse Pointe Public Schools Menus Available Online

Time to Stock Up: Grosse Pointe Public Schools System Supply Lists Now Available

School supply lists for every school in the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Grosse Pointe Woods Honors Michigan Teacher of the Year with Commemorative Signs

Four signs recognizing Gary Abud Jr. are displayed around the city's borders.

University Liggett School Breaks Fundraising Record, Receiving Over $1 Million in Donations

North Hosts All School Assembly for Michigan Teacher of the Year Announcement

Michigan Education Superintendent Mike Flanagan traveled to Grosse Pointe North High School recently to make the surprise announcement for the state's teacher of the year to Grosse Pointe North science teacher Gary Abud.

Poupard Students, Staff Raise Money for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Students, teachers and families raised more than $200 to help tornado victims of Moore, Oklahoma, through a can/bottle drive created by first grade teacher Carol Fraser.

Kindergarten Parents Must Sign Waiver for Children by June 1 for Grosse Pointe Public Schools

A waiver form must be signed by those parents with students who will be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2013/14 school year and turning five between Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. Without the waiver the district is at risk of losing per pupil funding.

Grosse Pointe North Educator Named Michigan Teacher of the Year

Gary Abud Jr., a science teacher at Grosse Pointe North High School, is the 2013-14 Teacher of the Year.

State Superintendent to Visit Grosse Pointe North Today

Stop is part of Mike Flanagan's monthly school visits.

Grosse Pointe North Teacher Contender for MI Teacher of the Year

One of Grosse Pointe North High School's science teachers is among the final four being considered for the Michigan Teacher of the Year. The winner will be chosen before the month's end.

Questions Arise on Foreign Language Requirements for Graduation

House Bills 4465-4466 were approved in Lansing on Tuesday and await a full House vote.

Grosse Pointe School Board to Talk Enrollment Numbers

Projected enrollment numbers for next school year become an important part of the Grosse Pointe Public School board's discussion to determine staffing and funding, which must be in place by July 1.