Dakota Lockdown Sparks Call for More School-to-Parent Communication

In the wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and a lockdown at Dakota Tuesday, local parents say increased communication with their own schools, especially in emergency situations, wouldn't go unappreciated.

Dakota High School Put on Lockdown After Anonymous Gun Threat

Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said the cause of the lockdown was a threatening drawing found in one of the school's bathrooms.

Chippewa Valley Schools to Remain on Modified Lockdown This Week; Other Districts Up Own Security

Public school districts across Macomb Township are tightening their security measures this week in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting in Newtown, CT.

Macomb Woman Among 5 Aspiring Nurses to Receive $2,000 Scholarships to MCC

The Metro Health Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to five Macomb Community College nursing students, $2,000 of which will benefit Lisa Ambriez, of Macomb Township.

LCN to Host First ‘Dave Jackson Tip-Off Classic’ to Support 4-School Scholarship Fund

The Dec. 15 series will feature match-ups between the varsity boys and girls basketball squads of L'Anse Creuse, L'Anse Creuse North, Cardinal Mooney and Richmond high schools.

New Haven Student Diagnosed with Meningitis Expected to Fully Recover

The student, who was diagnosed with viral meningitis, has not yet returned to New Haven High School.

Dakota’s NHS Sponsors Holiday Party for 76 Macomb County Homeless Children

Children invited to "A Christmas Carol" will play games, enjoy lunch, make crafts, visit with Santa, and receive gifts.

Stuff a Bus (or Two) with L'Anse Creuse Public Schools This December

The school district will hold the event at two convenient locations Dec. 15.

New African American Parent Network Group Meets Tomorrow at L'Anse Creuse North

Started by three parents, group looks to help African American students and others excel in academics.

Cougar Closet Serves Hungry in Macomb, Gives Students Lesson in Community

Want to help fight hunger in Macomb Township? Join Patch and help raise $10,000 for Gleaners Community Food Bank right now.

New Haven High School Student Diagnosed with Bacterial Meningitis

The condition of the student is unknown at this time, but New Haven High School administrators report the form of meningitis is not contagious.

Dakota Band to March in America's Thanksgiving Parade, LCN to Join Mount Clemens Event

Be sure to tune in to America's Thanksgiving Parade around 11:45 a.m. this year to see Dakota High School make its way down Woodward Avenue.

Dakota Staff Sprout Staches to Spotlight Men's Health in 'Movember'

“Mo Bros,” as many of Dakota’s teachers, staff and students are now known, have stopped shaving their upper lips to raise money for prostate cancer during the month of November.

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Make AP District Honor Roll

The district is among only 539 in the U.S. and Canada to receive such recognition for its advanced placement programs.

'Robin Hood' Brings Renaissance Festival, Swashbuckling Comedy to Dakota

Dakota High School's production of "Robin Hood" runs Nov. 15-17, with a miniature renaissance festival planned 30 minutes before every show and intermission.

LCN Art Students Receive Committee Choice Awards from Festival of the Senses

The Clinton Township Festival of the Senses committee recently recognized four L'Anse Creuse North students for the art panels they created using the 2012 festival theme, "Listen to your heart."

Immanuel Lutheran Hosts Book Fair to Benefit School Library, Homeless Veterans

Special events are planned throughout the weekend at Barnes & Noble to raise money for the Immanuel Lutheran School library and Piquette Square for Veterans.

Chippewa Valley Board to Talk Summer Taxes, Refunding Bonds for $2.8 Million in Savings

The Chippewa Valley Schools board of education meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in the boardroom of the Administration Building at 19120 Cass Ave., in Clinton Township.

Hurricane Sandy's Winds Expected to Produce Record Energy at Endeavour Middle School

Students studying alternative energy in New Haven Community Schools are expecting to see record amounts of energy produced by the 60-foot wind turbine at Endeavour Middle School.

Lutheran North to Present Shortened Version of 'Fiddler on the Roof'

Students and teachers at Lutheran High School North in Macomb Township will present the musical, "Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.", Nov. 8-10.

University of Phoenix to Phase Out, Close Macomb Learning Center on Hall Road

The University of Phoenix has announced it is closing 115 locations across the U.S., including the Macomb Learning Center.

Parochial School Parents Keep Pressure on Chippewa Valley Board to Restore Busing

Chippewa Valley school board President George Sobah said he expects the board will make a decision on this issue after it has reviewed a recently submitted report by the district's legal counsel.

Dakota High School to Host Annual 5K Walk for Suicide Prevention

The Be Aware Walk is a community event that is intended to raise awareness of teen suicide and send the message there is always help and hope.

Chippewa Valley Versus Dakota: Show Us Your Spirit!

Upload photos of your school spirit and/or colors to find out once and for all, which schools are the best.

Chippewa Valley Sees Boost in Enrollment, Utica Stays Level, L’Anse Creuse, New Haven Report Drops

Count day, which determines state funding for school districts across the Michigan, was Oct. 3.

VIDEO: Dakota Choir Students Support Detroit Tigers With a Song

Freshmen in Dakota High School's choir sing a ball-park favorite, 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game.'

Dakota High School Students Are Taking a Stand Against Texting and Driving

High school students are learning that when they are driving, texting can be just as dangerous as drinking.

It's World Teachers' Day! Who Are the Best Teachers in Macomb Township?

Help recognize the work of local teachers by celebrating World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5.

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Cougars Celebrate Homecoming 2012 With Parade, Football and Dance

Dakota High School kicked off its "Once Upon a Homecoming" festivities Friday.

Hey, Crusader Nation! Share Your Homecoming 2012 Photos with Patch

L'Anse Creuse North kicks off its 2012 homecoming activities today with a parade of floats, court reception and football game.

LCN Student Artists Add Color to Festival of the Senses With Vibrant Posters

Dozens of brightly colored posters inspired by this year's festival theme currently line the fence opposite the Clinton Township Civic Center on Romeo Plank Road.

Natural Hospital Birth: Best of Both Worlds

VH1 'Saves the Music' in New Haven Schools With Purchase of Instruments

Endeavor Middle School band students received 36 new instruments this fall.

Two Macomb Students Named Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

James J. Lawniczak, of Lutheran High School North, and Maria R. Santine, who is home schooled, were named as semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Tips: Pack a Safe, Healthy Bagged Lunch

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and U.S. Department of Agriculture offer guidelines to help parents as they prepare their students' meals.

Letter from L'Anse Creuse Public Schools: What Went Right on First Day

The district highlights the positive steps made on the first day back to school.

PHOTOS: St. Peter Lutheran Students Remember Sept. 11 with Patriot Walk

Students, staff and parents of St. Peter Lutheran School participated in a one-mile Patriot Walk Friday to pay tribute to America's Armed Forces and remember those lost on and after Sept. 11.

Meeting Minutes: Awards, Retirement and Summer Taxes

Monday's Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education meeting featured several awards, a retirement and approval of the request for the 2011 collection of summer taxes.

Viewfinder: Sequoyah Fifth-Graders Recognize Black History Month

Kristina Hansen's fifth-grade students recognized Black History Month by creating a colorful and informative bulletin board on famous African-Americans.