Press Releases
October 2009
September 2009
- Muskegon ISD Head Start Receives $441,681 Federal Grant
- Sale of one-of-a-kind home to fund Tech Center "green builds"
August 2009
- MACTC classrooms to fill with adults seeking entry-level job skills
- Expert to teach adults how to help kids be more successful socially
July 2009
- Parents to learn how talking computers can help children read and write
- First ever networking event will connect parents of those with special needs
June 2009
- Churches offer free backpacks stocked with school supplies
- Oakridge student named 6th in nation in computerized accounting contest
- Those worried about a child’s progress urged to seek help now
- Ten students to graduate from Wesley, star in film
- Local teacher seeks bone marrow donor for son
- Lawmakers seek public opinion on adding career-tech option
May 2009
- North Muskegon Elementary School Destination Imagination Team Ties for Sixth Place at Global Finals Tournament
- Middle and high school students share success of "green" activities
- Reeths-Puffer students send underwater robots on missions
- Bluffton students to gather at Beachwood Park for "safe walk"
- Wheelchairs serve as paintbrushes for children with disabilities
- Deadlines for Enrollment in Summer Student Programs Approach
- Electric car faster than past years; power hurt performance at Berlin Raceway
- Local Machine Tool student wins first place award, $5,000 scholarship
- School News Alert - May 11, 2009
April 2009
- 2009 Michigan History Day State Finals Winners Announced
- MAISD Named One of Ten Promise Zones in State
- Hundreds of students head to Muskegon Lakeshore to launch rockets
- Sign to be unveiled on Earth Day to raise awareness of recycling services
- 3,150 fourth graders from 4 counties perform with local symphony
- Free train-the-trainer event to address teens and money
- Parents & teens with disabilities explore life through and beyond high school
- Third graders read 43,500 minutes to earn $2,800; shop for groceries, stock local pantry
- Free train-the-trainer event to address teens and money
- Filing deadline for MAISD board candidates is May 4
March 2009
- Students from four counties solve tough problems during 26th Science Challenge
- Tech center students share spotlight with local manufacturers
- Computer Repair Tech students win regional awards, advance to state
- Local students win design/photo awards, advance to state contest
- Local students win awards, advance to state level welding contest
- Students earn top spots in criminal justice/first responders contest
- Local students win gold medals in regional machine tool contest
February 2009
- Local tech center to host welding competition
- Local students win awards at regional cosmetology competition
- Students compete for first time and win four out of six medals!
- Oakridge/Tech Center student wins scholarship, moves on to state
- Career Tech students earn 29 medals at health occupations contest
- Career Tech students win silver awards at FFA competition
January 2009
- Ravenna teacher to train other educators in use of creativity software
- Local students/public to enjoy folk music/traditional instruments of Inner Mongolia
- Schools urge parents to "think" kindergarten now
- Global Awareness Festival at MCC Focuses on African Culture 9-13 February
December 2008
- Well-known author to address achievement gap with educators
- New year, new-entry level skills for adults
November 2008
- Students advised to start now to succeed in science contest
- Smithsonian experts come to West Michigan to bring US History to life
- Students to experience Newton's Laws in unique way
October 2008
- Public Health Advisory: Increase in Shigella Activity
- Parents of "gifted" students to gather November 10
- Churches to enlist mentors to curb dropout rates
- Parents to learn how talking computers can help children read and write
- Public invited to take free journey across giant map
- Career Tech Center offers fall open house for all
- 488 local students earn Career Readiness Certificates
- Students to raise exterior walls at "green" house
- MCC Social Science Dept. to Host Candidate Forums October 8, 9, and 15, 2008