Press Releases
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
September 2008
- ISD to host public forum on graduation requirements
- Parents invited to learn more about internet safety and cyberbullying at Dalton Branch Library
- Parents and concerned citizens invited to learn more about keeping the kids they love safe online at Walker Memorial Library
August 2008
July 2008
- Famed "Freedom Writers" teacher & author to speak in Muskegon
- Parents invited to learn more about internet safety and cyberbullying at Norton Shores Branch of the Muskegon County District Library
June 2008
- Tech Center students win at national health occupations contest
- Parents Invited to learn more about internet safety and cyberbullying at Ravenna Branch Library
- Over 200 students to attend Career Tech Center Summer Fun
- Local students to be honored at Governor's Service Awards; Free tickets available
- Construction trades students complete 15th home for Habitat
May 2008
- Education leaders name local DHS director "champion of children"
Muskegon Area Career Tech students compete at national level - Career Tech students earn national restaurant certification; highest passing rate in state
- Machine Tool Tech students win first place awards at state competition
- Parents and concerned citizens invited to area libraries to learn more about keeping the children they love safe online
- Muskegon Heights students solve problems, Place 1st in physics competition
- Middle school students will be first to ride new Thunderhawk; solve problems in park
- 2,400 students to receive free backpacks stocked with supplies
- Parents and concerned citizens invited to internet safety seminar
April 2008
- May deadlines for summer student programs approach
- Lakefront serves as launch site for 2-day statewide rocket competition
- Third graders to shop, deliver, stock, and tour Muskegon Rescue Mission; fight hunger
- Pastor, schools spark movement to prevent students from dropping out of high school
- Students to explore career options; prepare to enter tough economy
March 2008
- Students from four counties solve tough problems during 25th Science Challenge
- Science fair winners eligible for national competition--Teachers earn $100 grants
- Newaygo County students succeed at regional science fair--Teacher wins $100 grant
- Shelby students succeed at regional sciene fair--2 qualify for national competition
- Ottawa County students succeed at regional science fair--6 qualify for national competition
- Internet Safety Action Committee of Muskegon County launches media campaign to keep youth safe online
February 2008
- Tech Center to feature tours, demos, college, and summer fun info
- MCC launches grant program for math and science scholarships
- Public invited to tour newly opened transition center
- Local Credit Union and Insurance Agency help local school
- Tech center students return from regionals as winners, ready for state
- City to recognize special students for cleaning streets
January 2008