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New perspectives: Local students appointed to Niles nonprofit board
NILES — A popular annual summer attraction aims to expand its reach and preserve its future with the ...
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Niles, Brandywine team up for charity basketball game
NILES — Staff and students from Brandywine and Niles High Schools took to the basketball court Tuesday evening ...
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Anonymous threat prompts early closures, lockdowns at local districts
NILES — An anonymous threat sent to both Niles Community Schools and Brandywine Community Schools Wednesday prompted evacuations ...
Education
Threat against Niles schools deemed not credible by police
NILES — An email threat directed Monday against several school buildings in the Niles area as well as ...
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Police seek help in Ballard bomb threat investigation
NILES — The Niles Police Department is actively investigating last week’s bomb threat at Ballard Elementary School and ...
Education
Niles Community Schools responds to school bus incident
UPDATE: The district announced Monday, March 11 that First Student – its transportation company – has reported that ...
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Niles High School theater program to perform ‘Emma! A Pop Musical’
NILES — Students from Niles High School are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ ...
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Niles student named 2024 Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production
NILES — A Niles student was recognized at the state level last week for his agricultural prowess. Drew ...
Education
Niles Community Schools Superintendent to step down in 2025
NILES — Niles Community Schools announced at last night’s Board of Education meeting that after nine years of ...
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PHOTO STORY: Elementary school hosts 100th birthday party for retired schoolteacher
NILES — A local elementary school celebrated its 100th day of classes in a special way. Howard-Ellis Elementary ...
Education
Niles 5th grader wins statewide art contest
NILES — A local elementary schooler was recognized for her artistic talents in a statewide competition. Janet Palmisano, ...
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Ballard Elementary earns ‘Reward School’ ranking for academic performance
NILES — A local elementary school was recognized for its academic excellence. Ballard Elementary School celebrated its designation ...
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Mt. Calvary Baptist Church hosts annual MLK Community Breakfast
NILES — Dozens of community members braved frigid conditions Monday morning to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin ...
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Niles Haunted House to award scholarships to area seniors
NILES — One regional attraction is looking to give back to area students. The Niles Haunted House Board ...
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Niles senior named LMC Spirit of MLK Spotlight recipient
BENTON HARBOR — A Niles High School senior was recognized Monday for his commitment to honoring Rev. Dr. ...
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Niles senior delivers socks to seniors
NILES — For the third straight year, Niles High School senior Sawyer Lundberg and his classmates are hoping ...
Education
APPLEGATE: Helping Build, Nurture and Guide our Learners – Thank You to All Niles Community Schools Staff
November has long been identified as a month of recognition, celebration and expressing thanks to those we appreciate. ...
Education
Howard-Ellis, Southside host Veterans Day celebrations
NILES — Niles Community Schools’ Howard-Ellis Elementary and Southside School hosted Veterans Day celebrations to honor Veterans in ...
Education
Applegate: The academic value of a positive parent-school connection
For the majority of the year, students spend each weekday dividing their daytime between home with their loving ...
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Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan bill to fill teacher shortage
LANSING — Yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to allow retired teachers and public school employees to ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Niles High School celebrates homecoming with parade
Before the Vikings take to the football field Friday night, Niles High School decided to celebrate homecoming in ...
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Book vending machine a hit with Ballard students, teachers, parents
NILES — Ballard Elementary School takes awarding good student behavior very seriously. Whether it’s displays of responsibility, helping ...
Education
Niles High School senior pens children’s book
NILES — Niles High School senior Sawyer Lundberg recently authored, illustrated and published a children’s book about the ...
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Niles Community Schools welcomes back students for 2023-24 school year
NILES — After a summer away, students from across the area returned to school this week for the ...
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Berrien County school districts collaborate to support instruction, student achievement
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County public school districts are sharpening their focus on academic achievement by enhancing the ...
