Cassopolis Education

Berrien, Cass counties hosting backpack, school supply drives

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Students in need will have the opportunity to receive school supplies for the upcoming school year, as area organizations are hosting giveaway ... Read more

1 week ago by Caleb Steensma.

Cassopolis Public Schools superintendent resigns

CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools Superintendent Angela Piazza has resigned. The board of education accepted the resignation in a unanimous vote at a special board ... Read more

1 week ago by Sarah Culton.

Students experiencing homelessness remain hard to identify after year with remote education

By CHRISTINA CLARK christina.clark@leaderpub.com SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Throughout the pandemic, educators and students have navigated new challenges both in classrooms and during remote instruction. The ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Christina Clark.

Following name change, Heritage Southwest unveils new signs, website

CASSOPOLIS — A local school district finally has a new face to match its new name. Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District, which serves Dowagiac, Cassopolis, ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.

Tri-County Head Start recognizes employees

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Tri-County Head Start closed out this year with a recognition program dedicated to covering the successes of this past year with both in-person ... Read more

3 weeks ago by Submitted.

Cassopolis student named to dean’s list at Miami University

OXFORD, Ohio — John Aleva was named to the dean’s list at Miami University, located in Oxford, Ohio, for the 2020-21 spring semester. Miami University ... Read more

3 weeks ago by Submitted.

Parent raises concerns about safety at Cassopolis Middle School

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis parent has expressed concerns about safety and security at district schools. At a special board meeting called by the Cassopolis Public ... Read more

4 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.

Cassopolis Public Schools hires new elementary principal

CASSOPOLIS — New faces will be walking the halls at Cassopolis Public Schools this fall. At a special meeting Monday evening, the Cassopolis Public Schools ... Read more

1 month ago by Sarah Culton.

Community members speak out against ‘culture of bullying’ at Cassopolis Public Schools

CASSOPOLIS — Some Cassopolis community members are speaking out against what they see as “a culture of bullying” within the school district. Monday evening, the ... Read more

2 months ago by Sarah Culton.

Cassopolis graduates offer free haircuts to middle school students

CASSOPOLIS — A pair of clippers buzzed in Cassopolis High School graduate Vashaun Morgan’s hands as he carefully trimmed the back of sixth-grade student Cartiyae ... Read more

2 months ago by Sarah Culton.

Cassopolis Public Schools Foundation to host raffle fundraiser

CASSOPOLIS – The Cassopolis Public Schools Foundation is continuing its promise of supporting the students of Cassopolis. The organization will host its annual fundraiser as ... Read more

2 months ago by Caleb Steensma.

PHOTO GALLERY: Cassopolis celebrates Class of 2021

CASSOPOLIS — Saturday evening, Cassopolis High School seniors donned blue and white robes to close the chapter of their high school experience. Cassopolis Public Schools ... Read more

2 months ago by Sarah Culton.

Project Graduation hosts parade for Cassopolis seniors

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Class of 2021 celebrated their last day of in-person classes in style. Thursday, Project Graduation hosted an escorted parade for graduating ... Read more

2 months ago by Sarah Culton.

Heritage Southwest ISD granted pre-Labor Day start waiver

CASS COUNTY — The Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District, formerly Lewis Cass ISD, was given the go-ahead by the Michigan Department of Education to begin ... Read more

2 months ago by Christina Clark.

Cassopolis senior to host charity basketball tournament

CASSOPOLIS — A Ross Beatty senior is using his love for sports to raise money for a cause. Cassopolis native and multi-sport athlete Mason Polomcak ... Read more

3 months ago by Max Harden.

Teen killed in Ontwa Township shooting confirmed to be Cassopolis student

ONTWA TOWNSHIP — A teen killed in an Ontwa Township shooting Sunday has been identified as a Cassopolis Middle School student. In social media posts, ... Read more

3 months ago by Sarah Culton.

Virtual community resource forum taking place June 4

CASSOPOLIS — Area agencies have teamed up to help bring visibility to Cass County’s resource providers and help connect them to those who need them ... Read more

3 months ago by Sarah Culton.

United Way of Southwest Michigan honors community’s resiliency with annual awards

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way has crafted another unique experience to acknowledge the generosity of donors and the impact made in the community in 2020. ... Read more

3 months ago by Submitted.

2021-22 Strengthening Schools grant cycle open

CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Strengthening Schools Grant program. For the 2020-21 school year, 26 grants totaling ... Read more

3 months ago by Submitted.

Tri-County Head Start planning new Cass County facility

CASS COUNTY — A regional educational organization has its eye on a new facility to better serve Cass County residents. Tri-County Head Start, an organization ... Read more

3 months ago by Sarah Culton.

Cassopolis Middle School installs water filling station with MEC grant

CASSOPOLIS — Students at Cassopolis Middle School are keeping it cool and hydrated thanks to a newly installed water bottle filling station. This week, Cassopolis ... Read more

3 months ago by Sarah Culton.

Cassopolis celebrates Top 10 graduates

CASSOPOLIS — The 2020-2021 school year has been an unusual one for students and educators alike. However, that could not stop Cassopolis High School from ... Read more

3 months ago by Sarah Culton.

LMC to hold drive-in/drive-thru commencement Saturday

BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College graduates will celebrate this year’s commencement ceremony in-person, although not in the traditional way. Because of COVID-19, last year’s ... Read more

3 months ago by Submitted.

Great Start Collaborative to host training on diversity, equity

CASSOPOLIS — One area organization is putting its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom at the forefront of a community training next ... Read more

4 months ago by Sarah Culton.

One Year Later: Educators reflect on COVID-19 school shutdown anniversary

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — On March 13, 2020, Michigan students packed up their bags from school for what was, initially, just a temporary break through April ... Read more