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In-House Pizza is Coming to Dexter High School

In-House Pizza is Coming to Dexter High School

Dexter High School will be getting a unique update in its food program that should give students a delicious food option during their days of study and work. To get this new option underway, the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education approved at their March 9 meeting the purchase of fresh personal pizza equipment from ...

STN Staff

Chelsea’s Beach Middle School Announces February Peacemakers

Chelsea’s Beach Middle School Announces February Peacemakers

Beach Middle School (BMS) has announced the winners of the February Peacemaker Award. The Peacemaker Award is a collaboration between BMS and the Rotary Club of Chelsea that honors one student in each grade every month, nominated by peers and/or staff, who spreads peace, kindness, and an inclusive mindset at BMS. At the end of ...

Harvest Kindness Squad Shares Message With Saline School Board

Harvest Kindness Squad Shares Message With Saline School Board

Students from Harvest Elementary School’s Kindness Squad took turns explaining how small acts of kindness can make a difference during a presentation to the Saline Area Schools Board of Education on March 10. Margo Lutz was the first to speak, telling board members she joined the group because she enjoys helping others. “I want to ...

Saline Area Schools Announce Leadership Changes with Familiar Names

Saline Area Schools Announce Leadership Changes with Familiar Names

Saline Area Schools has announced some leadership changes coming up later this summer. On March 6, Saline Superintendent Dr. Rachel Kowalski notified families, students and staff at Heritage and Saline High School about leadership transitions that will take place at the conclusion of the school year. Beginning July 1, Megan DeGrand will serve as Principal ...

Dexter’s Mikala Sposito is Welding Her Way to the Top

Dexter’s Mikala Sposito is Welding Her Way to the Top

Since Mikala Sposito graduated from Dexter High School (DHS) a few years back she has gone on to do some things in the field of welding that haven’t been done before, such as becoming the first female representative from the United States to compete in the World Skills finals.  It was announced this month that ...

Whitmer’s Early Education Plan Could Expand Pre-K Across Local Districts

Whitmer’s Early Education Plan Could Expand Pre-K Across Local Districts

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s call to expand preschool access and strengthen early literacy could bring new opportunities to school districts across the region. In her recent State of the State address, Whitmer emphasized expanding early childhood programs, including the Great Start Readiness Program, which provides free pre-K to eligible families. The proposal is part of a ...

Milan Students Tap into Maple Syrup Tradition

Milan Students Tap into Maple Syrup Tradition

On a cool February morning, buckets hung from maple trees along neighborhood streets in Milan, each one slowly filling with clear sap. Milan High School students in the Natural Resources class moved from tree to tree, checking taps and collecting what will eventually become maple syrup. For members of the Milan FFA chapter, part of ...

Saline Robotics Team Hosts Cub Scouts

Saline Robotics Team Hosts Cub Scouts

About 60 Cub Scouts and parents filled the Saline Middle School media center Thursday, Feb. 26, as members of the Hornet Hackers robotics middle school team hosted an outreach event featuring a Bristlebot Derby, a robotics room tour and live robot demonstrations. Team members set up race lanes, demonstration areas and information tables before welcoming ...

Sue Kelch

Saline High School Gets Cool and Takes the Polar Plunge

Saline High School Gets Cool and Takes the Polar Plunge

Saline High School took the plunge – Cool Schools Polar Plunge that is – on Thursday morning, February 26. No matter that the temperature was a brisk 23°F (with a feel like 15°F), that did not stop anyone from diving in to support the fundraising drive for the Michigan Special Olympics. These polar plungers are ...

STN Staff

Saline Students Earn Top Honors at State Conference

Saline Students Earn Top Honors at State Conference

Students from Saline and the South and West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC) recently achieved notable success at the FCCLA State Conference, earning high marks in competition and recognition at the state level. A total of 21 students attended the conference, bringing home 22 gold medals, 11 silver medals and one bronze medal across a range of ...

Heather Finch

Milan school board approves buses, extends superintendent contract

Milan school board approves buses, extends superintendent contract

The Milan Area Schools Board of Education approved the purchase of two new school buses, extended Superintendent Ryan McMahon’s contract and reviewed student test results during its Feb. 25 meeting. Treasurer Michelle Heikka was absent. All other board members were present. Two new buses approved In a 6-0 vote, the board approved buying two buses ...

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