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At their May 21, 2019 meeting the Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education voted to accept the recommendation from the Demographics and Utilization subcommittee to close three schools over the next three years. The recommendation was approved in a 6-0 vote. In August 2020 Marshall Upper Elementary School will close. This will reallocate $10 million of Bond funds to other school buildings in the District. Marshall will potentially be repurposed to house existing district programs. In August 2021 Hoover Elementary School will close....
Checking out a book from the library can satisfy your craving for a mystery novel, allow you to discover your favorite Hollywood star via an autobiography, or offer a do-it-yourself guide to training your dog. But, oh, those due dates that seem to arrive so quickly, and pesky late fees. The Jefferson Barnes Reading Room, also known as a library, offers the books without the obligations. The library is located inside the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center in Westland. Julie Glander is the...
Wayne-Westland Community Schools is proud to announce the successful sale of its 2019 School Building and Site Bonds in the amount of $64,770,000 as authorized by the voters of the School District on November 6, 2018. Together with the bond premium generated from the bond sale, The District was able to exceed their first series construction fund deposit goal with a fund deposit just under $69.8 Million. This means that the amount available for construction came in $625,941.25 higher than the bud...
The dancers, and instructors of River Rouge has been working hard all year. The River Rouge Dance Explosion gave everyone a chance to display their moves. The young ladies of the Panther Elites, Royalty "N" Motion and the Ann Visger Dance Troupe put their art on the line for the community to behold. Grace and style was energy of the Dance Explosion. Coach Goodman is a dancer of all styles and it was her goal to have the dancers work out of their comfort zone. Less hip hip dancing, and more...
Legacy of Literacy founded by Alma Greer is a non profit organization. Celebrates National Reading Month with Dr. Jonella Mongo who specialize in hosting Real Men Read throughout several communities. And with her expertise and Selena Smith passion for children they decided to coordinate the male readers event at Sabbath Middle School on March 28th from 9-11:30 am. Selena Smith in education has worked in several capacities were inspired to do this event during March reading month to capture...
Over 300,000 used books and other media will be available for sale at Bookstock, one of metro Detroit’s largest annual used book and media sales. Bookstock is being held at Laurel Park Place Mall in Livonia. The sale began Sunday, April 7 and will run through Sunday, April 14. Bookstock is a project of the Detroit Jewish Community Relations Council. Roz Blanck is part of Bookstock’s Leadership Team. She says the goal of the annual event is to sell books and make people happy. When people don...
ENJOY A DAY OF FAMILY FUN WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE™ AT GREENFIELD VILLAGE ON APRIL 27-28, MAY 4-5, 11-12, 2019 Dearborn- All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to go full steam ahead for a day of engaging activities and fun adventures at Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019. Children are invited to spend a day with their friend Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Greenfield Village on April 27-28, May 4-5, 11-12, 2019. Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2...
As leader of the River Rouge School District, Dr. Derrick Coleman believes his role is not necessarily larger than any other in the school system. He says the successes in the district are the result of a collective effort on the part of everyone, from bus aides, to lunch aides, to teachers, and paraprofessionals. Coleman first came to River Rouge School District in 1999 as a high school English teacher. He then served in other school districts, including Pontiac and Detroit. In 2012, Coleman...
America and Me, is an essay contest held every year by Farm Bureau Insurance Company. The contest is meant to celebrate eighth grade students across the state of Michigan. 2018's subject was "Heroes come in many faces". This year's first place winner was AaKhirah Reid. AaKhirah and her family are natives of River Rouge. Many of her family members have been to school in the district, and she is no different. AaKhirah is currently an 8th grader at Sabbath Middle school. AaKhirah's essay was on...
ROMULUS – The Romulus Community School Board named Dr. Flinnoia Hall III as acting superintendent on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 following the administrative leave of Superintendent Marjie McAnally. Hall will immediately transition from his current role as head principal of Romulus High School. "The board feels that Dr. Hall is a very effective and experienced administrator," said Judy R. Kennard, who serves as board president. "He is committed to academic excellence and we are confident Dr. H...
As we come to the end of February 2019, another Black History Month is over. Here is a sample of trivia questions to test your knowledge. 1.Q) What was the name of the first African-American owned and operated television station in the US? 2.Q) Who is the first African-American artist (drawing and painting) to gain international fame? 3.Q) What is the oldest civil rights organization still working and operating today? 4.Q) Who was the first African-American to win the Nobel peace prize? . 5.Q)...
rom the outside looking in Wayne Memorial High Schools seems like any other high school you can find from around the nation. It has all of the general features of a run of the mill secondary institution, but one thing that sets Wayne Memorial High School apart from the average high school is their Champions of Wayne program. The Champions of Wayne program is a non-profit organization centered in the Wayne-Westland community that provides all participating students a chance to earn $200, just by...
ROMULUS - The Romulus Community School Board voted late Monday to immediately place Superintendent Marjie McAnally on an "administrative leave." The school board voted in favor of the leave with a 4-2 vote, with one who didn't vote due to illness. "The board would like to express our thanks to Superintendent McAnally for her years of service," said President Judy R. Kennard. The board cited ongoing community concerns and a breakdown in superintendent-board relations in its decision. "The board h...
Fifth-grade students in Mrs. Wade's class at Adams Upper Elementary School in Westland participated in a live video distance learning program in conjunction with the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum. Students first learned how a parachute's surface area affects its air resistance or drag force. Students then planned their parachute idea, created it, tested it, and modified it until it was just right. This activity was an excellent opportunity for students to engage in the Engineering Design Process....
We've seen... [the Trump] administration align itself with white supremacists at home and cozy up to dictators abroad; rip babies from their mothers' arms in grotesque violation of their human rights; give corporations and the wealthy huge tax cuts; derail our fight against climate change; sabotage health care and imperil a woman's right to control her own body; all while lashing out at... the very idea of a free and independent press... Americans know we're better than this... But we're going...
DETROIT, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Continuing its nearly two-decade tradition of bringing internationally-renowned authors and scholars to its campus, Marygrove College's Institute for Detroit Studies (IDS) will welcome Herb Boyd at its 44th Defining Detroit event on February 11, 2019. Boyd will present Leadership and Self-Determination in Early Twentieth-Century Black Detroit and sign copies of his latest book, Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination. The presentation begins at 7 p.m....
In the pen of a large poultry farm was a sly rooster. He played tricks on the other birds on the farm, and was not very well liked. Late one afternoon, a fox slipped into the pen under the fence and grabbed the rooster in his mouth and made his escape under the fence. The barnyard dog began barking and the farmer ran after the fox, intending to rescue his rooster. "Come back, you wicked fox!" yelled the farmer as he ran. The rooster had been struggling to get away but he was held firmly in the...
While the job market for recent college graduates has improved, a good number of employers don't think they're sufficiently prepared. A recent survey by PayScale found only about 50 percent of managers felt recent grads were ready for full-time work. Among the skills that managers saw graduates lacking most were critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and leadership. But at the same time, many have been hired with strengths in other areas, and improving weaknesses can happen as...
DEARBORN HEIGHTS– Westwood Community School District Superintendent Dr. Stiles Simmons unveiled a new logo to teachers, staff and school board members as part of the start of a brand identity program for the new year. The new district logo includes the Robichaud high school's long-time Bulldog mascot to accent the district's new slogan – Bulldog Strong: Unleash your potential. The Bulldog will become the mascot for the district's middle and elementary schools as well. The marketing campaign is...
Ever since the tragic death of her son Trayvon Martin six years ago, Sybrina Fulton has become a powerful voice for social justice. She was recently honored by Benedict College in South Carolina with an honorary doctorate degree, WIS News reported. Fulton served as the commencement speaker for the school's fall graduation ceremony, the news outlet writes. She received a Doctor of Humane Letters for her advocacy efforts. She turned the pain of losing her son into positivity with the launch of The...
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette reminds all Michigan residents of the importance of school bus safety. Bullying and suicide remain top tip categories for OK2SAY – and school busses are no exception for bullying. "The school bus can be a very vulnerable place for students," said Schuette. "This is why I encourage all bus drivers, parents, and teachers to be aware of the signs of bullying and know how to intervene in potentially dangerous situations and properly report the tip...
Crime statistics for the city of Detroit are grim. According to the FBI's database, the number of violent crimes which occurred in the city for the year 2016 was 13, 705, up 15.7 percent from 2015. The city's own website list statistics for the same year and indicates homicides were up 2.3 percent, rapes were up 4.8 percent and auto thefts were up 5.8 percent. In a city of more than 670,000 people, crime and violence have become an acceptable part of life for some. But violence is not only on...
Professor Veda Jairrels believes African American students must read more to improve performance on achievement exams and prepare them for the fields of mathematics, science, medicine, business and other disciplines. Jaireels's book entitled, African Americans and Standardized Tests: The Real Reason for Low Test Scores, is a blueprint for parents to enhance the learning and comprehension skills of their children so they can better compete in an increasingly high-tech world. The book is...
The battle for equity in our schools is not only a fight to guarantee access to great teaching and high-quality learning environments, programs, and materials. The battle for equity also includes the practices and policies that teachers use to describe students' success or failure in school. An issue often overlooked, grading, is of critical importance. Grades determine so many decisions made about our children: whether they are promoted, qualify to play on the athletic field, graduate, receive...
Wayne –As we continue the 2018-19 school year, Wayne-Westland Community Schools is proud to welcome three new administrators to the district. "We are excited for the additional perspectives, knowledge and experiences that our new administrators are bringing to WWCS," said Dr. Shelly Holt, Superintendent. "I look forward to collaborating with each of them as we continue to educate the students in our community." Please join us in welcoming the following administrators to WWCS and their new roles:...
