Mio students visualize peace
Mio middle school art students participated in the Lions International Peace Poster project. This year’s theme is Together as One. Because the posters will be seen throughout the world, they are designed without words.
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Building strong classroom relationships is the key to student growth
Think about your favorite teacher growing up. There is a good chance there may have been more than one. What was it about that teacher that gave them lifelong status in your mind? Maybe it was how they welcomed you to the classroom or the way they taught. Perhaps it was the interest they took in you as a student.
A rare opportunity
Fairview senior Shane Snyder is getting ready to visit Columbia University in New York City later this month.
Colleges to waive application fees for Michigan College Month
Hundreds of Michigan schools work to boost college applications, FAFSA completions among seniors LANSING — Michigan College Access Network is kicking off Michigan College Month… Login to continue reading Login…
Bergman announces 2025 congressional app challenge for 1st district students
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jack Bergman announced that middle and high school students in Michigan’s First Congressional District are invited to participate in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition designed to inspire students to explore coding, computer science, and app development.
Filter First – Healthy Hydration Grant application is now open
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Health and Safety, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), is informing K-12 public and nonpublic schools, and licensed child care centers that the application for the Filter First – Healthy Hydration Grant is open in GEMS/MARS. The grant application will remain open until Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Fairview closes again following threat
Oscoda County Sheriff Taylor Kann spoke to the Herald Sept. 29 about an incident at Fairview Area School.
Happy birthday, KCC
We are very close to singing “Happy Birthday” to Kirtland Community College. In March 2026, Kirtland will be celebrating 60 years of providing education across the region. That is 60 years of having an impact on our communities through education, workforce training, community service and economic impact.
Fairview Schools close, update security protocols following ‘written threat’
Fairview Area Schools entered what the district termed a hold response following discovery of a written threat on school grounds last week on Wednesday. Classes were canceled for Thursday and Friday as well.
Kirtland Community College marks a milestone
Kirtland Community College is proud to announce its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of educational excellence, community partnerships and service to northern Michigan. Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, the college will celebrate this milestone with a year-long series of events, publications and community engagement opportunities designed to honor its past while looking toward the future.