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
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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
Band Notes for the weeks of June 29 and July 6, 2026
Freshman Marching Band BasicsOn Friday, July 31 Miss Essex is hosting a Freshman marching band clinic from 8am-Noon. While this particular session is not mandatory, it is HIGHLY encouraged that you attend. Incoming 9th grade students will … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the weeks of June 29 and July 6, 2026
Band Notes for the week of June 22, 2026
Coming Up:July 1: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 8: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 15: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 22: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 31: Freshman Marching Band Basics 8am-Noon August 10-14 - … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of June 22, 2026
Band Notes for the week of June 15, 2026
Coming Up:June 24: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 1: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 8: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 15: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 22: Drumline practice 10am-Noon July 31: Freshman Marching Band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of June 15, 2026
Marcellus Middle School Honor Roll Q4 2025-2026
8th Grade Highest HonorsAiden CoffeyAllison EarlEllie EtterNolan FletterAlaina JansenCadence MikelCamden MikelMadelyn OsbeckAngelica ReyesSkylar SwihartHarley TannehillEmmalynn Wright 7th Grade Highest HonorsAllie BentAbigail … [Read more...] about Marcellus Middle School Honor Roll Q4 2025-2026
SMC Board approves 3-year collective bargaining agreement
At its regular monthly meeting on June 10, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement reached with the faculty union and adopted budgets for fiscal year … [Read more...] about SMC Board approves 3-year collective bargaining agreement
Marcellus Community Schools Notice of Public Hearing – June 22, 2026
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGON PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 22, 2026, at … [Read more...] about Marcellus Community Schools Notice of Public Hearing – June 22, 2026
‘Chickening’ at Elementary School
The deal was if the elementary met its goal for the annual Wildcat Walk, someone was going to get ‘chickened.’ Apparently, that was enough incentive as Principal Sarah Bischoff, “Mrs. B,” and 5th grade teacher Henry Essex, “Mr. E,” pose … [Read more...] about ‘Chickening’ at Elementary School
Awesome year for Volinia Outcomes School
by Douglas Mahar, Principal What an awesome end to an awesome year! Volinia Outcomes School said farewell to fourteen seniors, most of whom have spent nearly their entire four-year high school career with us. … [Read more...] about Awesome year for Volinia Outcomes School