A very happy Mikki Spagnoli, Director of CTE and Post Secondary Options at Heritage ISD, gives a sow a slice of apple during the grand opening of the MHS Ag Barn, Friday, October 24. The barn is the latest addition to the school’s CTE … [Read more...] about MHS Ag Barn opens with a joyful moo, oink, quack and a whinny
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Band Notes for the week of October 27, 2025
. . . and away we go - almost! The Marcellus Schools held a mandatory meeting Sunday, October 26, for all band students going to DisneyWorld the week of Thanksgiving. Band Director Katy Essex reviewed … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 27, 2025
10-peat for MHS Wildcat Marching Band!
Members of the MHS Wildcat Marching Band strike a jubilant pose after receiving straight ones and an overall first division rating at the 2025 MSBOA District VI Marching Band Festival, Tuesday, October 14, at Bangor High School. Band … [Read more...] about 10-peat for MHS Wildcat Marching Band!
MHS Honors Senior Band Members & cast of “Stay Out of My Swamp”
A group of talented young musicians and masters of improv gave the marching band’s #1 rated festival show, Stay Out of My Swamp, that extra something this fall. Front row, left to right, two of the Three Blind Mice, Lyra New … [Read more...] about MHS Honors Senior Band Members & cast of “Stay Out of My Swamp”
Band Notes for the week of October 20, 2025
Percussionist Cat Shelton, right, joined the other senior band members in paying homage to Band Director Katy Essex during the students’ last marching band performance, Friday, October 17. Also pictured is Julian Ahonen. -News … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 20, 2025
ICYMI: Superintendent Dunn appears on WNN’s The Woodhouse Report
Marcellus Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Dunn was interviewed recently by Brock Woodhouse on WNN’s The Woodhouse Report. Watch it on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Oct-10-Woodhouse-Report ### … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Superintendent Dunn appears on WNN’s The Woodhouse Report
Band Notes for the week of October 13, 2025
Band Notes - October 13, 2025Coming Up:10/17: Home Football Game. Report time for Marching Band is 6:00pm. Senior Night for Band members. 10/22: Evening rehearsal has been cancelled.10/24: Football Game is now away. No Marching Band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 13, 2025
SMC sets dates for on-campus interviews of finalists for President
Southwestern Michigan College has scheduled on-campus interviews for the three finalists for president. The interviews will be conducted in the Fred L. Mathews Library and Conference Center West conference room on the Dowagiac Campus, and … [Read more...] about SMC sets dates for on-campus interviews of finalists for President
SMC Narrows Presidential Search to Four Finalists
In the search for its ninth president, Southwestern Michigan College has narrowed the field to four finalists. The Board of Trustees and Presidential Search Committee received 128 applications over a six-week period that … [Read more...] about SMC Narrows Presidential Search to Four Finalists
Seniors spruce-up MHS parking lot
Marcellus’s rising musicians showcase their skills during First Friday
Eighth grade bass clarinetist Stanley Drauch kicked off the Marcellus Music Department’s showcase of young talent during First Friday, October 3, in Columbian Park. Director Katy Essex conducts Drauch in his solo performance of the Star … [Read more...] about Marcellus’s rising musicians showcase their skills during First Friday
Band Notes for the week of October 6, 2025
After a 30 minute practice on hot asphalt and a ten minute wait - with no shade in sight - the Wildcat Marching Band bravely sweltered through their 2025 Festival show, Stay Out of My Swamp, Saturday, October 4, at Lakeshore High School. … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 6, 2025