Education
Michigan Supreme Court hears case at SMC
DOWAGIAC — Area high school students had a unique opportunity Wednesday to witness oral arguments made before the ...
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Brandywine to host final bond proposal forum April 30
NILES — The final community forum about the Brandywine school district’s zero millage increase bond proposal will be ...
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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
Brandywine school board honors winter sports standouts
NILES — Brandywine’s state championship runs the last few weeks overshadowed Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting. Board ...
Education
Brandywine Community Schools to host bond information session Wednesday
NILES — The date has been set for the first of at least four bond information sessions leading ...
Community News
Five Brandywine staff members nominated for Excellence in Education Awards
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Five staff members from a local school have been recognized for their support and ...
Brandywine Education
Brandywine school board approves bond proposal for May ballot
NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members have approved the ballot language for the upcoming May 7 election ...
Education
Curriculum discussed at Brandywine committee meeting
NILES — After several meetings with little or no public comment, people once again came out to express ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Education
Brandywine teacher awarded $1,320 grant
Jennifer Button, a reading and math interventionist at Brandywine Community Schools, was awarded a $1,320 grant from Midwest ...
Education
Brandywine school board elects new officers, discusses May bond proposal
NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members elected new officers and heard details about the proposed bond issue ...
Community News
Brandywine lifts suspension of violent books, materials
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Board of Education members ended a year that has often been controversial by ...
Community News
Brandywine school board talks violent books, district audit, public participation
NILES — In a change from most meetings this year, Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting was a ...
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Brandywine Community Schools hosts Veterans Day breakfast
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Friday to show its gratitude to local ...
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Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins visits Brandywine High School
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine students and staff were able to visit with a New York Times bestselling ...
Education
Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins, leaked emails spark debate at Brandywine school board meeting
NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education’s new sexually explicit books and materials policy remains controversial despite gaining ...
Community News
Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins to visit Brandywine High School
NILES — Many Brandywine students will have a chance to visit with a New York Times bestselling author Tuesday. ...
Community News
Merritt Elementary opens outdoor classroom
NILES — Merritt Elementary has announced the opening of the school’s outdoor classroom. The school hosted a ribbon ...
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
Brandywine Community Schools to hold Veterans Day breakfast for veterans
NILES — Brandywine Community Schools will be holding its annual Veterans Day breakfast on Friday, November 10 at ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Brandywine celebrates homecoming with annual parade
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Bobcat pride was on display in full force this afternoon as the annual Brandywine ...
Education
Brandywine school board approves new explicit book policy
NILES — After several months of debate, Brandywine school board members unanimously adopted a new sexually explicit book ...
Education
Book discussions continue at Brandywine school board meeting
NILES — Students’ access to sexually explicit books and a book donation from a national non-profit organization dedicated ...
