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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 ...

Community News

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 ...

Community News

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 ...

Community News

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. ...

Community News

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 ...

Community News

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 ...

Community News

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 ...

Community News

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 ...

News

APPLEGATE: The power of regular attendance

The 2023-24 school year has officially begun, and with it comes the excitement of having students back in ...

Business

Niles Scream Park awards scholarships to area students

NILES — The Niles Haunted House Board of Directors has announced the graduates who will receive scholarships from ...

Community News

Ring Lardner Middle School combats learning loss with summer program

NILES —  A local school district is keeping middle school students engaged as a new school year approaches. ...

Community News

Berrien Community Foundation to hosts Backpacks For Good event at Niles High

NILES — The Berrien Community Foundation is helping students get ready to learn this fall by providing over ...

Business

2023 Honor Credit Union Scholarship winners announced

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional credit union recently awarded more than $25,000 to area high school graduates. Honor ...

Education

PHOTO STORY: Niles High School graduates Class of 2023

NILES — A day 13 years in the making arrived for Niles High School seniors Thursday night. 172 ...

Education

Niles non-traditional programs graduate Class of 2023

NILES — Dozens of friends, family and community members gathered at Michiana Christian Embassy, 1922 E. Main St., ...

Education

Niles High School announces Class of 2023 Top 10

NILES — With graduation less than a month away, Niles High School has proudly announced the Class of ...

Education

Niles High School receives $1,000 college access grant

LANSING — Niles High School was one of 97 schools in Michigan to receive part of a $95,438 ...

Education

Niles High School hosts Athletic Recruiting Fair

NILES — The Niles High School gymnasium was bustling Wednesday evening with students hoping to continue their athletics ...

Community News

Niles junior organizes tree planting project

NILES — For the second year in a row, Niles High School junior Sawyer Lundberg led an Earth ...

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