Open Registration Begins Tuesday for Fall Term at Macomb Community College

Students may register for classes online or by phone.

Participants Needed to Start Cerebral Palsy Wrestling Program

A local mom is working hard to start a wrestling program for children with cerebral palsy in Macomb County. A camp to gauge interest starts Monday.

Chippewa Valley Makes $1.9M Upgrade to District TV

The district will spend $1.9 million to remove the wall-mounted CRT TVs currently in its classrooms and replace them with the 21st-century equivalent–an IP video solution.

Meeting Minutes: $1.9M in Technology Upgrades, Reorganizing the Board and Summer Retirements

Technology upgrades for all district classrooms, three summer retirements and the reorganization of school board leadership topped the agenda at the July 11 Board of Education meeting.

On the Agenda: What Chippewa Valley School Board Will Cover at Tonight's Meeting

The district is slated to spend more than $2 million on various equipment and programs to further update its technology.

Photos: Installation of New Playscapes, Signs Begins at Chippewa Elementaries

All 12 elementary buildings are slated to get new playground equipment in the next year.

Dakota Student Takes Gamble on Hand-Crafted Poker Table in Vegas

Chris Boylan, a recent Dakota graduate, will take his hand-crafted poker table to the 2011 Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers Fresh Wood Competition in Las Vegas July 20-23.

New Haven Teachers Accept Extreme Cuts in Health Care, Salary

Teachers have signed a three-year contract that will save the district an estimated $1.2 million but not eliminate the deficit.

Michigan Merit Exam Scores Breakdown: L'Anse Creuse North

Although the L'Anse Creuse district as a whole achieved proficiency levels above the state average, L'Anse Creuse High School North did not.

Michigan Merit Exam Scores Breakdown: Chippewa Valley Schools

While the Chippewa Valley school district achieved MME scores above the state average, individually, only the International Academy of Macomb posted scores above the state average in every subject area.

Chippewa, L'Anse Creuse, Utica Score Above State Average in Merit Exam

Scores for the 2011 Michigan Merit Exam have been released and show the majority of 11th-grade students in all three districts–Chippewa Valley, L'Anse Creuse and Utica–are proficient or advanced in all tested subjects.

$5 Million Donation to Fund Scholarships, Construction at De La Salle

Bill Fox's $5 million donation will help create a scholarship fund and cover construction costs for improvements to the school's gym and parking facilities.

Chippewa Valley Names Roberts Superintendent

Ron Roberts has served as the district's interim superintendent since Mark Deldin vacated the post in January.

Chippewa Valley Set to Spend $133 Million in 2011-12

Despite the loss of federal funding, reduced state aid and decreased property tax values, the district will have approximately $145 million in its 2011-12 budget.

Chippewa Valley Retires 4 Faculty, Staff

All four retirees have served for more than 10 years–many more than 20–in the district.

Student, Can You Spare a Dime? Chippewa Meal Prices Increase

The free/reduced meal program will also be offered in two more Chippewa Valley schools next year, bringing the total participating up to 11.

Meeting Minutes: Chippewa Sets 2011-12 Spending, Continues Reduced Meals

The board also discussed the location of the class of 2012's graduation and bid farewell to longtime faculty and staff.

Chippewa Increases Pay-to-Play, Eliminates Noon Kindergarten Transportation

We have a list of the increases and decreases parents, students and faculty will see in Chippewa Valley next year.

UPDATE: Chippewa Valley to Save $14.5 Million From Employee Concessions

The Board of Education voted to reduce its spending by $2 million for next year and has signed numerous concessionary contracts with employee groups that will save the district money over the next two years.

On the Agenda: What Chippewa Valley School Board Will Cover at Tonight's Meeting

Money will be the main topic of tonight's board of education meeting, with 2010-11 and 2011-12 appropriations leading the discussion.

Chippewa Valley Teachers Sign Two-Year Contract, Recall All Layoffs

The contract, which will freeze salary raises and increase healthcare premiums, is estimated to save the district $12.6 million.

L'Anse Creuse Revs Up Summer Camp Programs

School's out, but camps and classes are ready to fill up the summer months in L'Anse Creuse schools.

Dakota Teacher Puts Travel Twist on Summer Reading

Tracy Krzezewski will travel to Amherst, MA, this summer to take a National Endowment for the Humanities seminar on Emily Dickinson.

Viewfinder: Dakota's Class of 2011 Graduates 575

The Dakota High School commencement ceremony for the class of 2011 was held on June 12 at the Ultimate Soccer Arena.

Dakota's Romain to Catch at Albion College

Senior Nicole Romain completes her strong Dakota softball career at and behind the plate for the Cougars.

Viewfinder: Chippewa Artists Showcase SmartBoard Technology in Coloring Contest

Student artists in kindergarten through fifth grade recently participated in Color 21, a coloring contest that asked students to show themselves, other students or their teachers using the new technology recently installed in their classrooms.

Chippewa Valley Bids Farewell to Longtime Faculty, Staff

Kay Smith, Linda Eugenio Vrana and Judy Posner are retiring at the end of the 2011-12 school year.

Meeting Minutes: Science Olympiad Kudos and District Contracts

The Chippewa Valley Board of Education will contract with Pepsi Beverages Company for its beverage services rather than Coca-Cola Co., its current provider.

Ojibwa Teacher Adds Clothes to Recycling Projects

With the direction of teacher Mary Jo Strizic, Ojibwa students and staff now donate to the Disabled American Veterans.

On the Agenda: What Chippewa Valley School Board Will Consider at Tonight's Meeting

The board will be asked to approve a three-year, exclusive districtwide beverage contract with Pepsi.

Dakota Construction Class Showcases Home Built for Habitat Macomb

The Dakota Construction Trades class builds a home for Macomb Habitat from the ground up and showcases the project along with others at a June 2 open house.

Dakota Golf Prevails at MAC White Tourney

The Cougars win the MAC White Division golf tournament by 16 strokes, and senior Justin Haase posts a hole-in-one.

Viewfinder: Furry Friends Abound at L'Anse Creuse 'Green Day'

Pankow Center horticulture students help teach Green Elementary third-graders about plants and animals at Green Day on June 1.

L'Anse Creuse Criminal Justice Students Investigate Mock Car Crash

Students from Tom Grindem's Pankow criminal justice class joined local law enforcement and paramedics to investigate a two-car accident staged in the parking lot of the John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center.

VIDEO: L'Anse Creuse North Graduates Class of 2011

L'Anse Creuse North held its 2011 commencement ceremony on May 31 at Bethesda Christian Church.

New Haven Opens 30 Seats for Schools of Choice

A limited number of seats in grades 4-12 will be available for students outside the New Haven district starting June 1.

LCN Boys Track Races to MAC Blue Title

The L'Anse Creuse North Crusaders boys track team took the MAC Blue Division and dual-meet titles this year.

Need To Know: Important Dates For the End of the School Year

It's going to be a busy few weeks as the school year winds down, so we've got the important dates you need to know.

Dakota Soccer Seniors Share Memorable Moments

Seniors Sylvia DiStefano and Caroline Mueller reflect on the good times of Cougar soccer.

Big Week on Mound, at Bat for Cykon

L'Anse Creuse North junior baseball player Ryan Cykon put up impressive numbers last week for the Crusaders.