ROSEVILLE — A group of Roseville Community Schools students were recognized at the district’s Jan. 6 school board meeting for their educational accomplishments

NOVI — Although the weather outside is well below zero, the Novi Community School District is on “fire” when it comes to music video announcements. In what is apparently becoming a tradition, the school district announced the cancellation of school Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 with the release of “It’s Still Snowing,”a previously unseen music video.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A new calendar year and new Grosse Pointe Board of Education is bringing with it a new slate of board officers.

ROYAL OAK — David Barnett, a Royal Oak High School science teacher, recently embarked on a journey of more than 4,000 miles with the hopes of learning more about students’ mental health.

FRASER — Inspired by his mother’s love of reading, one student at Emerson Elementary school donated money to create his own reading corner in the school’s library.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA — Utica Community Schools theater students received top honors and more than $5.3 million in scholarships at the Michigan Thespian Festival that was held December 13-14 in Lansing.

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education made history at its Jan. 13 meeting held at Eastpointe City Hall when Chineva Early was named school board president.

FARMINGTON — Two Farmington High School students managed to break the glass ceiling in an annual marketing class challenge and get the attention of two different CEO’s of the Subway franchise with their “ugly sweater” designs.

KEEGO HARBOR/WEST BLOOMFIELD — The fight over Roosevelt Elementary continues.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Broadway is back on the corner of 21 Mile and Heydenreich roads.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Words and photos can send a strong message about impaired driving, but an immersive experience can be even more direct.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak schools once again are partnering to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with a Day of Service.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The water filters inside the classrooms and hallways in Eastpointe Community Schools and Roseville Community Schools will soon undergo updates.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — As 2024 came to a close, officials in both Eastpointe Community Schools and Roseville Community Schools shared some good news at their board meetings.

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb Community College Police Department has earned accreditation from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, a program established by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police MACP and the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association.

MOUNT CLEMENS — In recent years, the school store at Mount Clemens High School has been little more than a wayfinding post for students. But as of Dec. 17, it has become a showcase of Bather creativity.

WARREN — Two Fitzgerald Public Schools administrators are facing various charges after they were arrested during separate traffic stops Dec. 20 for allegedly smoking marijuana near school grounds and driving while under the influence of drugs.

ROSEVILLE — On Dec. 17, Roseville Community Schools officials placed an employee on paid administrative leave effective immediately.

ROCHESTER — Rochester Christian University is introducing a need-based Tuition-Free Scholarship available to students starting in fall 2025.

FERNDALE — Ferndale Middle School’s robotics team was able to take home a state championship earlier this month and will now compete in the world championship next year.