High School Students Take Hands-on Approach to Home Building in Macomb

Construction technology students from L'Anse Creuse Public Schools' Pankow Center have built and sold four homes in Macomb Township in the last five years.

County Prosecutor Busts Cyber-Bullying, Sexting Myths Among Local Teens

Chief of the Macomb County Prosecutor's sex crimes unit Jean Cloud gave L'Anse Creuse North students a crash course in the legal consequences of engaging in cyber-bullying and sexting in Michigan.

Patzert: New Chippewa Valley Policy is ‘One of the Worst’ Ever Passed

Debate on Chippewa Valley's policy for the commemoration and naming of district facilities continued Monday, but the policy was finally passed by a 5-1 vote.

UPDATE: Gov. Snyder Signs State Anti-Bullying Law

The law will require all school districts in the state to develop anti-bullying policies within six months.

What Chippewa Valley's School Board is Considering at Tonight's Meeting

The board meets at 6:30 p.m. today at the district administration building. Here's an overview of what trustees will discuss.

Governor Signs Bill to Move All School Elections to November

School districts will no longer have a choice on when to hold board elections.

School PTOs Saving the Holidays One Santa Shop at a Time

Elementary-age children who are too young to shop for mom or dad alone rely on school Santa and Christmas shops organized by local PTOs to meet their retail needs.

MI Works! Students Deliver Holiday Color to Children's Hospital Patients

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools MI Works! students tie-dyed 60 pillowcases to brighten the holidays of young patients of Children's Hospital this season.

Township Looks to Connect Sidewalks Along 21 Mile at Heydenreich

With four schools at the intersection of 21 Mile and Heydenreich roads, the township board has approved a plan to make the area more walkable for local students.

Web Design Students Put Techno Twist on Thanksgiving

Pankow Center web design students studied Thanksgiving while building informative websites on the holiday.

VIDEO: Erie Students Add Ukulele to School's Musical Repertoire

Twelve Erie Elementary students showed off their musical talents for the Chippewa Valley school board Monday night.

Turkey Day TV: Chippewa Valley, Dakota Bands to March in America's Thanksgiving Parade

Be sure to tune in to America's Thanksgiving Parade around 10:25 a.m. this year to see both the Chippewa Valley and Dakota high school marching bands perform.

Dakota Collects 18,000 Cans for Kiwanis Food Baskets, Cougar Closet

Raising more than $5,000 and collecting almost 3,000 cans, the 2011 Dakota canned food drive was the most successful to date.

Macombers Say Anti-Bullying Efforts Begin in Schools Not Senate

Macomb Township residents accept the need for statewide anti-bullying legislation, but believe local efforts will prove more effective than state-mandated policies.

Dakota Kicks Off Canned Food Drive for Kiwanis and Cougar Closet

Donations for Dakota High School's annual canned food drive will be accepted through Nov. 14.

Chippewa Valley, New Haven Put Declining Test Scores in Perspective

New standards, adopted by the State Board of Education in September, changed state cut scores on the MEAP and MME to make the test more rigorous.

No School on Election Day for Students in Macomb Public Districts

Chippewa Valley, L'Anse Creuse, Utica and New Haven school districts do not have classes Nov. 8.

Macomb Schools Test Scores Take a Hit Under New Cut Scores

A look at recent MEAP and MME scores by Macomb Township students under the state's new cut scores show a drop in the percentage deemed "proficient."

Halloween Parade Showcases Costume-Clad Fox Elementary Students

Highlights from Fox Elementary School's Halloween parade Oct. 31.

Crusaders Ready 'Secret' Song for Macomb County Lip Dub Challenge

The students and staff at L'Anse Creuse North are putting their creativity and school pride into song and video to compete in Macomb County's 2011 Lip Dub Challenge.

Lockdown Lifted at L'Anse Creuse North

Macomb County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate incident after notebook found with disturbing messages.

Chippewa Valley Schools Back in Black for 2010-11

A recent Plante Moran audit of Chippewa Valley Schools’ 2010-11 finances shows the district on the plus side.

It's the Principal: Q&A with Lutheran North's John Reincke

As October is National Principals Month, Patch asked Lutheran North Principal John Reincke to share his thoughts on the role of school principal and his vision for the Lutheran North community.

It's the Principal: Q&A with Atwood Elementary's Angela Szczepanski

As October is National Principals Month, Patch asked Atwood Elementary Principal Angela Szczepanski to share her thoughts on the role of school principal and her vision for the Atwood Elementary community.

Chippewa Valley, New Haven Post Modest Growth for Fall 2011; L'Anse Creuse, Utica Decrease

School districts throughout the state took special care with attendance Wednesday as it was count day for Michigan's public schools.

It's the Principal: Q&A with Immanuel Lutheran School's Bob Christian

As October is National Principals Month, Patch asked Immanuel Lutheran Principal Bob Christian to share his thoughts on the role of school principal and his vision for the Immanuel Lutheran community.

Chippewa Valley Weighs in on Special Education Millage

The 1.2-mill property tax proposal, which local districts plan to use to offset the cost of special education programs, will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.

On the Agenda in Chippewa Valley: Red Ribbon Month, Naming School Facilities

The board meets at 6:30 p.m. today at the district administration building.

LCN Homecoming Highlights: Floats, Courts and Football

L'Anse Creuse North kicked off its weekend homecoming activities Friday with a parade of floats, court reception and football game.

Chippewa Valley Bands Chosen to March in America's Thanksgiving Parade

Both Chippewa Valley and Dakota high schools' marching bands will once again perform in America's Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 24.

Homecoming Weekend: Dakota, LCN, Lutheran North Schedules

With all three Macomb Township high schools hosting homecoming festivities this Friday and Saturday, we have complete schedules to help you plan.

PHOTOS: Macomb High Schools Go High Style for Homecoming

L'Anse Creuse North, Dakota and Lutheran North celebrated homecoming with a dance Oct. 1.

In Brief: Voters Asked to Approve Millage for Special Education Funding on Nov. 8

A 1.2-mill property tax proposal is on the Nov. 8 ballot. If approved, this money will be used to help finance programs for 20,000 special education students in Macomb County.

Schools Encourage Students, Parents to Walk to Campus Wednesday

Sequoyah, Mohawk and Beck Centennial elementary schools are among area schools planning to participate in National Walk Our Children to School Day on Wednesday.

L'Anse Creuse Asks Community to Aid Search for New Superintendent

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools has scheduled two meetings to allow members of the community to offer their input on what they would like to see in a new district superintendent.

Chippewa Valley Debates Naming School Facilities After Employees

Unable to arrive at a decision Monday, the school board will revisit the issue of naming its facilities after employees and community members at a later meeting date.

Chippewa Valley Superintendent Weighs in on Education Reform: Schools of Choice, Privatization

With a package of educational reform bills currently in the House and Senate, Patch asked Chippewa Valley Superintendent Ron Roberts to discuss how these changes could impact local public education.

Dakota Student Named Semifinalist in National Merit Scholarship Program

Nicholas A. Mikaelian, of Dakota High School, joined International Academy of Macomb students Jonathan T. Calcaterra, Andrew T. Gray, Mark Mangliers, Calvin Miller and Zachary J. Piteo as semifinalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program.

'Love Bus' Makes Stop at Immanuel Lutheran

The Love Bus is a key part of Project Compassion, a transportation-based ministry that helps older handicapped nursing home residents participate in various activities and events in the Detroit area.

Chippewa Valley Applies to State for 'Best Practices' Grants

The district will apply for $100-per-pupil grants from the state under the State School Aid Act.