Education
Niles Community Schools announces Michelle Asmus as high school principal
NILES — Niles Community Schools has announced that Michelle Asmus will become the principal of Niles High School, ...
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Niles art class giving students opportunity to learn from each other
NILES — A local school teacher is letting students use their talents to teach the class. Scott Morgan, ...
Education
Niles Community Schools announces retirement of high school principal
NILES — Niles Community Schools has announced that Molly Brawley, principal at Niles High School, will retire on ...
Berrien County
State representative opposes school district’s sick leave policy
BERRIEN COUNTY — A local politician has taken issue with an area school district’s new employee policy. In ...
Education
Close friends crowned Niles homecoming king, queen
NILES — The pomp and circumstance that is Homecoming Week culminated with a moment to remember for Niles ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Niles celebrates homecoming with parade
NILES — Before the Vikings took to the football field Friday night, the entire community decided to celebrate ...
Education
New tech students race marbles to raise money for essential workers
NILES — A group of freshman high school students recently hosted a unique competition to raise funds for ...
Berrien County
Berrien County reports lower COVID-19 cases in schools following mask mandate
BERRIEN COUNTY — COVID-19 cases and outbreaks are down in Berrien County schools following a mask mandate issued ...
Education
Parents protest masks at Niles Community Schools Board of Education meeting
NILES — The debate surrounding masks in Berrien County schools continued Monday. Several parents spoke against masks in ...
Berrien County
MEC accepting applications for Strengthening Schools Grant program
CASSOPOLIS — Applications are now open for an annual grant program. Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting ...
Brandywine Education
Daughters of the American Resolution prepare for upcoming essay contest
THREE OAKS — Students in fifth through eighth grade are invited to participate in the Daughters of the ...
Berrien County
Berrien County Health Department issues public health order requiring face masks in educational settings
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Health Department has issued a public health order requiring the use of ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Niles Community Schools welcomes back students
NILES — After a long summer away, smiling and laughing children once again filled the halls at Niles ...
Brandywine Education
PHOTO STORY: Niles nonprofit hosts back-to-school event
NILES — Despite high temperatures, volunteers filled Eastside Park this weekend to help area children prepare for the ...
Berrien County
PHOTO STORY: Berrien County Health Department hosts Back to School Bash
NILES — On Monday, one county agency helped Berrien County children get ready to go back to school. ...
Berrien County
Honor Credit Union announces 12th annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union has announced its 12th annual Teacher Awards. According to brand representatives, Honor ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Backpacks for Good event donates 700 bags filled with school supplies to Niles students
NILES — A line filled with parents and children of all ages wrapped around the Niles High School ...
Brandywine Education
Niles nonprofit to host back-to-school event
NILES — Later this month, a Niles nonprofit organization is hosting an event to help local students have ...
Berrien County
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 ...
Berrien County
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 ...
Berrien County
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 ...
Brandywine Education
Niles, Brandywine districts celebrate staff retirements
NILES – Niles Community Schools and Brandywine Community Schools both saw staff retirements as the school year came ...
Education
Parents, district respond after homophobic Snapchat messages surface
NILES – After evidence of bullying, homophobic statements came to light last week at Niles New Tech, a ...
Buchanan
Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship winners announced
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional credit union recently awarded more than $20,000 to area high school graduates. Honor ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Niles High School graduates Class of 2021
NILES – In a year of constantly adapting to COVID-19 mandates and precautions, the Niles High School class ...
