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Squires Elementary being turned into middle school
CASSOPOLIS — What started as a project for the Sam Adams Elementary fifth and sixth graders will become a reality in the fall when Cassopolis ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Scott Novak.
Niles business owner looks to plan outdoor prom for area graduates
NILES — It is a milestone in any teenagers’ life, idolized by movies and photos of older siblings and parents in their own styles. The ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
Gov. Whitmer announces next steps for school reopening in the fall
LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan schools may resume in-person learning in phase 4 of the MI Safe Start plan, with strict ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted.
Despite deficit, Cassopolis schools feel they are in good shape
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Board of Education found out at its annual budget hearing Monday night that it will finish the 2019-20 school year in ... Read more
1 month ago by Scott Novak.
Michigan Townships Association offers scholarship to future local leaders
Delta Charter Township, Mich. — An annual scholarship designated for student leaders is now accepting applications across the state of Michigan. The Robert R. Robinson ... Read more
1 month ago by Submitted.
United Way of Southwest Michigan creates Education Support Fund to help area schools with pandemic impact
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan recently announced that its board of directors approved the creation of an Education Support Fund and invested ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
Cassopolis celebrates top 10 graduates
CASSOPOLIS — Ross Beatty Jr./Sr. High School recently released its list of its top 10 academic seniors. 10. Christopher Harding Tenth in his graduating class ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
Cassopolis senior receives one of four Robert Freeze Memorial Scholarships
CASSOPOLIS — Senior Owen Gardner, of Cassopolis, did not know Robert Freeze, but his mother, Tammy Gardner, went to school with him. Using the memories ... Read more
2 months ago by Scott Novak.
MEC grant to support area schools
CASSOPOLIS — An annual grant supporting local schools is now accepting applications. Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Strengthening Schools ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
High school senior volunteers can now apply for United Way youth scholarships
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking nominations for the Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Award. The Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Award recognizes ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
K&M announces scholarship winners
CASSOPOLIS — K&M recently announced the winners of its Earl G. Marhanka Scholarship. The scholarship program was established in 2001 in recognition of K&M’s 50th ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan to host virtual 5K
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Since COVID-19 reached the state of Michigan, state-mandated closures and “Stay Home, Stay Safe” orders have canceled many annual and time-honored events ... Read more
2 months ago by Sarah Culton.
Cassopolis food services director continues to feed children amid COVID-19 closures
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Public School kitchens have been looking different for the past seven weeks. Instead of cooks working in an assembly line, preparing ... Read more
2 months ago by Sarah Culton.
PHOTO STORY: Cassopolis Public Schools celebrate School Lunch Hero Day
CASSOPOLIS — Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Cassopolis Public Schools nutrition ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
MEC offers Cassopolis students WiFi use in its parking lots
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis community recently got a little more connected. Local electric cooperative Midwest Energy and Communications is offering Cassopolis Public Schools students and ... Read more
3 months ago by Sarah Culton.
Instructor offers ideas to keep children entertained through lockdown
DOWAGIAC — As face-to-face school closures were announced in March, parents made an overnight transition to becoming facilitators of their children’s education. On April 2, ... Read more
3 months ago by Hannah Holliday.
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation on track to make awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — School buildings may be closed, but seniors are still making plans for their next steps past graduating high school. Amidst the changing ... Read more
3 months ago by Christina Clark.
Lewis Cass ISD pulls together for distant learning
CASS COUNTY — As school systems were informed Thursday that classes would not be reuniting for the remainder of the current school year, distance learning ... Read more
3 months ago by Christina Clark.
American Legion accepting scholarship applications
EDWARDSBURG — Though schools have been shut down for the remainder of the year school year due to COVID-19 concerns, Edwardsburg and Cassopolis students can ... Read more
3 months ago by Submitted.
Gov. Whitmer closes schools for the remainder of the year
LANSING — Michigan students will not be returning to school this year. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday that orders schools to close ... Read more
3 months ago by Submitted.
Junior Achievement provides at-home resources
NILES — In response to recent school closures, Junior Achievement is now providing free online resources to students, teachers and parents. With a wide variety ... Read more
3 months ago by Submitted.
Michigan apple industry donates apples for school children
SUBMITTED LANSING — Michigan’s apple industry will donate nearly 346,000 fresh apples and 726,000 sliced apple packages to feed school children who are currently out ... Read more
3 months ago by Submitted.
Emergency child care options to be provided for essential workers
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handed down her executive order for “Stay at home, stay safe” on Monday, regional organizations were mobilized to ... Read more
4 months ago by Christina Clark.
MDE to request federal waiver for child nutrition programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Education announced Wednesday it will request a federal waiver of statutory and regulatory requirements in the state child nutrition ... Read more
4 months ago by Submitted.
School lunch programs still a go
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Despite a stay at home order handed down by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, families in southwest Michigan can still pick up school provided ... Read more
