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APPLEGATE: Safe ways to share the road with school buses
Niles Community Schools is committed to student safety in every sense of the phrase. With winter weather causing hazardous driving conditions throughout Michigan, now is ...
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APPLEGATE: Supporting the well-being of our students
The holiday season can be a joyful time for many, but that’s not the case for all students and families. The added stress of holiday ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, December 23, 2019 8:43 am
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APPLEGATE: Niles Community Schools appreciates local charities
With the holidays on the horizon, I am humbled and grateful to many community organizations who have reached out to partner with Niles Community Schools. ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, November 25, 2019 8:25 am
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APPLEGATE: Vikings excited to join BCS League
Earlier this month, Niles Community Schools accepted an invitation to join the Berrien-Cass-St. Joseph League as our high school athletic conference. We are thrilled to ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, October 28, 2019 9:07 am
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APPLEGATE: New school year, new developments underway at Niles Community Schools
At Niles Community Schools, we’re continuing to keep the back to school enthusiasm alive, with many exciting happenings to look forward to this year. I ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, September 23, 2019 8:50 am
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APPLEGATE: Productive summer leads to an exciting school year
At Niles Community Schools, we are excited to start the new school year. We had a very productive summer of activities and we are looking ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, August 26, 2019 8:49 am
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APPLEGATE: Niles Education Foundation to host seventh annual Legendary Evening
The people of Niles form the basis of our great community, serve as role models to our students and selflessly volunteer their time to better ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, July 22, 2019 8:52 am
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GUEST COLUMN: Niles school district continues to develop
With summer just around the corner, Niles Community Schools has a number of new programs and developments underway, and several others launching in the months ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, April 22, 2019 9:36 am
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APPLEGATE: Teachers, staff at the Heart of Niles Community Schools
At Niles Community Schools, the success of our students wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated and hardworking faculty. The diverse opportunities available to our students ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, March 4, 2019 9:24 am
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Applegate: The spirit of giving throughout Niles
As the holiday season continues, I am once again overwhelmed by the amount of giving and service that can be seen throughout the community. The ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, December 31, 2018 9:37 am
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APPLEGATE: Reflecting on Niles teachers this holiday season
The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to cherish those around us and feel grateful for all they do. In addition to being thankful for ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, December 3, 2018 9:47 am
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Crisis preparedness key to nurturing school community
At Niles Community Schools, we often talk with parents about the fact our number one priority is the safety of our students. As tragic events ...
by Dan Applegate, Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:38 am
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APPLEGATE: Niles Recognizes National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. At Niles Community Schools, we use this time as an opportunity to spread awareness about anti-bullying measures and hold ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, October 29, 2018 8:50 am
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Niles students, teachers prepare for a successful school year
With the first day of school for Niles Community Schools quickly approaching, we look forward to welcoming new and returning students to Niles Community Schools. ...
by Dan Applegate, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:58 am
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APPLEGATE: Niles students engage in mental, physical activity in the summer
While the 2017-18 school year will soon come to a close, Niles Community Schools and local community organizations offer programs all year long so students ...
by Dan Applegate, Friday, May 4, 2018 8:32 am
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APPLEGATE: Smooth transition: Reducing the growing pains of a new school
As enrollment season begins and we look ahead to the next school year, it’s an exhilarating time for all Niles families. For students transitioning from ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, April 16, 2018 8:08 am
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APPLEGATE: Partners in safety: A community townhall
As crises continue to play out in cities across the country, safety is a primary concern for us all. To make sure our policies are ...
by Dan Applegate, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 7:23 am
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APPLEGATE: Crisis response key to nurturing school community
As recent tragic events have demonstrated, you can never be too prepared for a crisis situation. At Niles Community Schools, we are constantly improving upon ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, March 5, 2018 8:30 am
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APPLEGATE: Niles seniors looking to the future
With first semester coming to a close, the college application process is well underway for seniors at Niles High School. At the same time, many ...
by Dan Applegate, Thursday, December 28, 2017 7:01 pm
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Partnerships supporting Niles students’ aspirations
High school students interested in a career in the medical field are often limited in what they are able to pursue during their K-12 education. ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, November 20, 2017 9:28 am
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Preparing for the opening bell
In the blink of an eye, we will enter into the 2017-18 school year at Niles Community Schools. While it does mean summer must come ...
by Dan Applegate, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:23 am
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Making great strides with our renovations
In a recent column, I shared the progress made thus far in construction projects throughout the district. As you may recall, these projects resulted from ...
by Dan Applegate, Monday, June 19, 2017 8:55 am
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CTE programs making a difference
Our main priority at Niles Community Schools is to prepare students for success. Preparing students takes many different forms, whether it’s giving them a safe ...
by Dan Applegate, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 9:26 am
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Celebrating student success
As a district, Niles Community Schools regularly celebrates the achievements of our youth as they travel through their educational journey. We believe it is important ...
by Dan Applegate, Friday, April 28, 2017 9:41 am
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Developing life long learners
While summer may still seem far away, it will be here before we know it. As we enter the final months of the school year, ...
