Shakespeare Touring Company to Visit Trenton Students

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival brings the experience, passion and drama of live Shakespeare performances to high schools across the state, according to the touring company's website.

UPDATED: Grosse Ile Schools Outrank Trenton Schools in Bridge Magazine Report

The school districts rank 357th (Grosse Ile) and 424th (Trenton) in Bridge Magazine’s top-to-bottom list of Michigan schools.

Antique Tractor Gets Trenton Teacher National Attention

Automotive technology teacher Bryan Monaco's 1969 Hahn Eclipse GT700 was featured in the January/February issue of "Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine."

2 Trenton Teachers Nominated for Michigan Teacher of the Year

Teachers nominated for Teacher of the Year in Michigan must apply for the award by answering a battery of questions including bacground and phylosphy of teaching.

Former Trenton Valedictorian Natalie Dumais: Where is She Now?

Natalie Dumais, 19, graduated from Trenton High School in 2011 at the top of her class. What's she been up to?

District Increases Security at Trenton High School After Newtown Shooting

27 people, 20 of them children, are reported dead in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, according to Newtown Patch.

Trenton High Christmas Ornaments on Sale to Support Cheer Team

The Trenton High School cheer team is selling Christmas ornaments as a fundraiser.

Sesame Street Superstar Visits Trenton Preschool

Children at St. Paul Christian Preschool could barely contain their excitement as one of Sesame Street's biggest and most well-known celebrities walked through the door.

Board Member Honored for 29 Years of Service to Trenton Public Schools

Trustee Carol Oakley announced she was retiring from the Trenton Board of Education in August.

2 Trenton Students Receive Voice of Democracy Scholarships

Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Trenton award Voice of Democracy Scholarships for students to use toward college.

Trenton Custodian Wins Golden Apple Award

James Jennings, custodian at Trenton High School, always has a smile and a pleasant greeting for everyone.

Candlelight Vigil Set for Trenton Grad Fatally Struck by Car

Former Trenton High School student Jessie Winterholler, 19, tragically passed away on Dec. 7 when she was fatally struck by a car in Walker, MI.

Fund Created for THS Grad Fatally Struck by Car

Jessie Winterholler, 19, tragically passed away on Dec. 7 when she was fatally struck by a car in Walker, MI.

Vietnam Veteran Lends Corvette to Trenton High School

Trenton High School students began working on a yellow 1980 Chevy Corvette in the 2011-12 school year and restoration has been a long and bumpy ride.

What Would You Do With 1,000 Presents?

Trenton High School students have banded together to provide an estimated 1,000 toys to needy and hospitalized children.

Trenton Schools to Receive Thousands in Additional Funding

The State School Aid Act provides $52 per-pupil one-time grants to district that satisfy a least seven of eight best practices criteria before June 1, 2013.

Trenton Hockey Team Seek Help for Needy Family

Trenton hockey players requested resident donate refundable bottles to be picked up Dec. 8.

Your Guide to Michigan Education Reform Proposals

Find out what the bills entail, where they are in the legislative process, the pros and cons, and when an informational meeting will be held near you.

Hedke PTO Member Helps Students With 'Holiday Shopping'

Each year students at Hedke Elementary pick out gifts for friends, family and pets at a store located inside the school.

NHL Star Andy Greene to be Honored at Trenton High School Hockey Game (UPDATED)

New Jersey Devils star Andy Greene helped win a state championship for Trenton High School in 1998 and was given the coveted title of Mr. Hockey in 2000.

PTO Mom Takes Great Joy in Buying for Students, Teachers

Corrie Kettler is the corresponding secretary for the Hedke Elementary Parent Teacher Organization.

Trenton Student Honored as 2013 National Merit Semifinalist

Trenton High School senior Ian Boettner plans to pursue a career in mechanical engineering from one of two schools to which he has applied -- the Michigan Technological University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Trenton School Board Unexpectedly Appoints New Member at Meeting

Trenton officials received several applications for an open position left by Marie Conflitti, who resigned in October, and were set to discuss the applicants at Monday's Trenton Board of Education meeting.

Trenton School Board to Recognize National Merit Semifinalist

Trenton High School senior Ian Boettner currently has a 3.99 grade point average and scored a 34 on the ACT.

Trenton School Board Newcomer Discusses Plans for District

Patch editor Nate Stemen caught up with Trenton School Board newcomer Sean Gearhart after the election and asks, "Now what?"

Capturing the Moment With J.J. Putz (PHOTOS)

J.J. Putz visited Hedke Elementary where Mayor Kyle Stack declared Nov. 8 J.J. Putz Day in Trenton.

MLB Pitcher J.J. Putz Visits Hedke Elementary in Trenton

Trenton High School graduate J.J. Putz played catcher until ninth grade when coaches noticed he had a powerful throwing arm during freshman tryouts.

3 Questions With Trenton School Board Incumbent Wayne Sieloff

Wayne Sieloff is currently serving his second term on the Trenton Public Schools Board of Education.

3 Questions With Trenton School Board Race Newcomer David French

David French has lived in Trenton for over 35 years. He graduated from Trenton High School and serves as his class reunion committee president.

Downriver Students Meet at Trenton High School to Fashion Blankets, Big Ideas

The Student Council Downriver League includes Trenton, Allen Park, Wyandotte, Taylor Truman, Taylor Kennedy, Melvindale, Woodhaven, Carlson, Lincoln Park and Southgate.

Hedke PTO President is a Full-Time Volunteer, Part-Time Employee

Pam Mace was selected president of the Hedke Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization after she attended her first meeting -- six years ago.

Major League Pitcher to Have Jersey Retired at Trenton High School

A new program to retire the jersey of outstanding athletes from Trenton High School will begin with Major League Baseball pitcher J.J. Putz.

Grosse Ile Grad Named Team Captain for MSU Lacrosse Team (PHOTO)

This will be the second year Tyler Ryan was named captain of the Michigan State University lacrosse team.

Trenton School Board Member Explains Her Decision to Resign

Trenton Board of Education Trustee Marie Conflitti tells Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch why she resigned and what she has planned for the future.

Trenton School Board Member Resigns

District officials have immediately begun searching for someone to fill the position that officially becomes open on Nov. 1.

J.J. Putz to be Honored Guest at Fundraiser for Trenton Public Schools

The annual Signature Event raises money for the Trenton Educational Foundation which donates thousands of dollars to Trenton Public Schools each year.

Parents Receive False Attendence Calls From Trenton High School

A recent upgrade to the ParentConnect system used to contact district parents by sending them an automated phone call might have been responsible for the unintentional calls.

Photo Gallery: Trenton Homecoming 2012

The parade was a blast and Trenton beat Melvindale 37-7 for a homecoming game win.

Hey Trenton! Share Your Homecoming Photos With Patch

We want to see your homecoming photos! Upload photos from the parade, football game and dance right here on Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch. Keep uploading photos all weekend and your photo could make the daily newsletter on Monday.

AT&T Offers Tips and Tricks to Avoid Texting and Driving

Trenton High School Principal Michael Doyle said his students know texting and driving is illegal and obey the law.