Alaina Jansen, left, and Hannah Sharp add a little glitter to Band Director Katy Essex before the Bluegill Frolic Parade, August 15. - News Photo Band Notes for the week of August 17, 2026 Coming Up:August 24: Welcome Back! Half Day … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of August 17, 2026
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Marcellus Community Schools ready for the future thanks to #WildcatNation
Look at all those smiles. . . . The Marcellus Community Schools Board of Education and staff members expressed gratitude during the regular board meeting, August 10, to those who voted in favor of the district’s bond proposal. Back … [Read more...] about Marcellus Community Schools ready for the future thanks to #WildcatNation
Band Notes for the week of August 10, 2026
Happy Band Camp Week! - August 10-14 - Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-2pm Saturday, August 15: Bluegill Frolic Parade 10am. Report time is 9:15am.Wednesday, Aug. 19: Marching Band Rehearsal, 7pm-9pm.Wednesday, August 26: Marching … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of August 10, 2026
Welcome to the jungle, freshmen! Wildcat Marching Band gears up for Festival Season
Incoming members of the MHS Wildcat Marching Band got a jump start on Band Camp during Freshman Basics, July 31. New members are, back row left to right, Bryson Proffitt, Callen Breseman, Stanley Drauch, Levi Kruger, … [Read more...] about Welcome to the jungle, freshmen! Wildcat Marching Band gears up for Festival Season
Band Notes for the week of August 3, 2026
Coming Up:Band Camp - August 10-14 - Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-2pmSaturday, August 15: Bluegill Frolic Parade 10am. Report time is 9:15am.Wednesday, Aug. 19: Marching Band Rehearsal, 7pm-9pm.Wednesday, August 26: Marching Band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of August 3, 2026
SMC alum tackles ‘interesting challenges’ as controls engineer
Five years after speaking at Southwestern Michigan College’s 2021 Commencement, Brenna Maxwell is a year and a half into her career as a controls engineer. “Being a controls engineer is very satisfying,” she said. “We come across … [Read more...] about SMC alum tackles ‘interesting challenges’ as controls engineer
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan expands enrollment to serve students 16-22
BENTON HARBOR, MI. – The Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan announced today that it has expanded enrollment to serve students ages 16–22, creating new opportunities for young people seeking an alternative to a traditional high school … [Read more...] about Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan expands enrollment to serve students 16-22
As I See It: “To You We’ll Be True”
Kay Schten McAdamEditor, The Marcellus NewsMarcellus High School Alumna “On, MarcellusOn, MarcellusBust right through that lineFight for VictoryThat’s our mottoFight, fight, fight, fight, fight, MarcellusOrange and BlackOrange and … [Read more...] about As I See It: “To You We’ll Be True”
Band Notes for the week of July 27, 2026
Coming Up:Friday, July 31: Freshman Marching Band Basics, 8am-Noon. Band Camp - August 10-14 - Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-2pmSaturday, August 15: Bluegill Frolic Parade 10am. Report time is 9:15am.Wednesday, Aug. 19: Marching Band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of July 27, 2026
2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year: Nominate Before the September Deadline
The September deadline for nominations for the 2027‑28 Michigan Teacher of the Year will be here soon. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) invites parents and/or guardians, colleagues, and community members to recognize exceptional … [Read more...] about 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year: Nominate Before the September Deadline
OK2SAY Reports Second-Highest Tip Volume in System History
Findings Underscore Need for Enhanced Student Safety and Mental Health Support LANSING, MICH. With 10,777 tips received, the Michigan State Police (MSP) OK2SAY system recorded its second-highest use volume since its 2014 start, … [Read more...] about OK2SAY Reports Second-Highest Tip Volume in System History
Marcellus Schools Bond Proposal on the August 4, 2026, ballot
Marcellus Schools is asking voters to decide on a $12.25 million bond proposal. If approved, the proposal will not increase the current tax rate. It is structured to replace existing debt as it is paid off, which keeps the tax rate at its … [Read more...] about Marcellus Schools Bond Proposal on the August 4, 2026, ballot