Legislation to Cut Teacher Benefits Would Save Chippewa Valley $2 Million

Newly hired Michigan public school employees would pay more for their pensions and lose state-funded health care in retirement under a bill headed to Gov. Rick Snyder for approval.

Dakota, LCN, Lutheran North, Henry Ford Hold, Ike Orientations, Registration This Week

Macomb Township's high schools will host their Cougar Days, Crusader Days, Eagle Days and other 2012-13 orientation events this week.

When Does School Begin for Students in Macomb Township?

Macomb Township's private schools start Aug. 27, while the area's public districts don't start until after Labor Day.

Cougars Take to Catwalk to Raise Money for Dakota Choirs

Dakota High School's choirs will host their annual fall fashion show Oct. 4 at Zuccaro's Banquet Center in Chesterfield.

Now Hiring: 5 Jobs in Chippewa Valley Schools

The Chippewa Valley district, which stretches across Macomb and Clinton townships, is hiring in several areas this month.

Longtime Secretaries, Special Ed Teacher Retire from Chippewa Valley

Chippewa Valley Schools recognized the retirement of four longtime staff members Monday.

Textbook Updates Cost Chippewa Valley Schools $127,985

The Chippewa Valley school board awarded five textbook contracts totaling $127,985 at its Aug. 13 meeting.

Chippewa Valley Promotes 9 to Assistant Principal Posts for 2012-13

Dakota High School, Iroquois, Wyandot and Seneca middle schools, and Cheyenne, Sequoyah and Shawnee elementary schools will have new assistant principals this year.

Macomb High Schools Book Class of 2013 Graduation Venues, Avoid Freedom Hill

Chippewa Valley High School, Dakota, L'Anse Creuse North and Lutheran North have booked Ultimate Soccer, Bethesda Christian Church and Macomb Community College, respectively, for their 2013 commencement celebrations.

Important Dates for New Haven Community Schools' 2012-13 Year

Plan ahead with the district's 2012-13 calendar for the upcoming school year.

Important Dates for Utica Community Schools' 2012-13 Year

Plan ahead with the district's 2012-13 calendar for the upcoming school year.

Important Dates for Chippewa Valley Schools' 2012-13 Year

Plan ahead with the district's 2012-13 calendar for the upcoming school year.

Macomb County Students 'Shop with the Sheriff' for Back-to-School Needs

Macomb County Sheriff's officers, with the help of the Central Macomb Optimist Club and Meijer staff, helped 113 low-income students buy clothing, school supplies and personal items for the start of the school year.

Here's an Easy Way to Give Money to Your Favorite Macomb School

Target is giving away gift cards; let's put a Macomb Township school at the top of the list!

Midnight Madness Brings LCN Football Fans Back to School 3 Weeks Early

Crusader Nation was out in force Sunday night as students and parents filled the North stadium to celebrate the start of the 2012 football season with a 12:01 a.m. practice.

Graduation Rate Gap Contributes to L'Anse Creuse District's Failure to Make AYP

Despite all but one L'Anse Creuse school making AYP this year, the Michigan Department of Education reports the district as a whole failed to meet state standards.

L'Anse Creuse Must Allow Students to Move from Schools with Performance Gaps

The new Michigan Department of Education requirement will cause L'Anse Creuse Public Schools to have to set aside $150,000 for transportation and other associated costs.

New Haven District, Schools Meet AYP, High School Taken Off 'Priority' List

New Haven Community Schools Superintendent Keith Wunderlich said he is "very happy" with his district's report card from the Michigan Department of Education this year.

L'Anse Creuse District Fails to Meet AYP, Chippewa Valley, New Haven and Utica Pass

Because Adequate Yearly Progress now has more stringent requirements for a school district to pass, L'Anse Creuse Public Schools failed to meet the mark, even though its neighboring school districts did.

Survey Says, Expect Higher Back-to-School Prices

Huntington Backpack Index says parents will pay as much as 6 percent more for supplies for students in kindergarten through 12th grade this year.

Chippewa Valley OKs Another $1.3 Million of $89-Million Tech Bond for New Computers

Chippewa Valley Schools continues to upgrade its student and staff technology, with the most recent purchase of computers totaling $1.3 million.

7 Books to Read With Your Kindergarten Student Before Their First Day of School

These tales won't alleviate your child's fears about their first-day of kindergarten, but they should give them a pretty good idea of what to expect.

Macomb Community College Opens Registration for Fall 2012 Term

Online registration is now available and in-person registration will be offered Aug. 13 at the enrollment offices on MCC's South and Center campuses.

New Haven Early College Program Offers Students 2-for-1 Diploma, Degree

A new program at New Haven High School will allow students to receive their diploma and associate's degree in four years, free.

Feds Ease Demands of No Child Left Behind on Michigan Schools

Michigan schools can now be more flexible in how they spend NCLB dollars and Macomb area districts won't be penalized for not meeting academic growth goals determined by mandated tests.

Township Approves $57K Pay Rate for Dakota High School Deputy

This deputy serves as a school liaison officer for Dakota and provides additional manpower for Macomb Township when school is not in session.

POLL: Are Schools Challenging Our Students Enough, or Have They Become Too Easy?

A federal survey of students in elementary and high schools around the U.S. suggests many students are not being challenged in school.

Need-to-Know Tips to Make the Most of Your Senior Photos

A Macomb photographer gives advice on how to shoot the senior portraits that best capture a student's personality.

Macomb's MME Scores Show Slight Increase; ACT Remains Steady

Data from the Michigan Department of Education shows the Class of 2013 at Chippewa Valley, L'Anse Creuse, New Haven and Utica did better on the Michigan Merit Exam than their predecessors.

Michigan Merit Exam, ACT Scores to be Released Today

The Michigan Department of Education will release test scores for Chippewa Valley, L'Anse Creuse, New Haven and Utica school districts.

Freedom Hill or Ultimate Soccer: Which Would You Choose for Graduation?

Chippewa Valley Schools must decide by the end of June where to have the Class of 2013 graduation ceremonies for Dakota and Chippewa Valley high schools.

Chippewa Valley Expects $3 Million Deficit in 2012-13; Saves $12.8 Million for Rainy Day

Chippewa Valley Schools approved its $137 million 2012-13 budget on June 18.

Erie Elementary's McCarron Retires After 30 Years in Chippewa Valley

Maureen McCarron retires from Chippewa Valley Schools with 32 years.

Chippewa Valley Reports Increased Need for Free/Reduced Meals

Eleven of Chippewa Valley's middle and elementary schools will offer a breakfast program for students in the 2012-13 academic year.

Macomb County Sees Record Increase in Number of Homeless Students

As of June 14, the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the MISD had identified 1,126 homeless students across the county. This represents a more than 100 percent increase over the past five years.

Endeavour Middle School: Fourth Quarter Honor Roll

More than 150 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students have made the fourth quarter honor roll at Endeavour Middle School.

Nominate the Best High School Mascot in Macomb Township

Let us know the best high school mascot in Macomb Township so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

4 Macomb Students Named Top Scholar Athletes by Detroit Free Press

The four high school seniors are among more than 450 students named top scholar athletes by the Detroit Free Press in 2012.

Virtual Yearbook: Show Us Your Class of 2012 Photos, Dakota!

Dakota High School's Class of 2012 graduated June 10 at the Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac. You can share your memories of the ceremony, all-night party or just senior year by uploading your photos here on Patch!

Dakota Construction Trades Teacher Named Best in State

The Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society has named Joe Churches the master teacher of 2012, the highest recognition MITES awards a teacher at the state level.