At a special public meeting on December 29, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees voted to appoint Dr. Klint Pleasant of Rochester Hills, Mich., (pictured) to the position of college President. He is currently the Senior Vice … [Read more...] about SMC names Dr. Klint Pleasant as 9th president
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Inside the Marcellus Community Schools – January 8, 2026
Part One of a three part seriesWhy Do We Have Schools Anyway? by Dr. Michael Dunn, Superintendent, Marcellus Community Schools Public schools in the United States exist not because the federal government created them, but … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools – January 8, 2026
Band Notes for the week of January 5, 2026
by Katy Essex Band Notes for the week of January 5, 2026 Coming UpJan. 14: High School Exams Jan. 15: High School Exams Jan. 16: Half Day and High School Exams Jan. 19: Middle School Solo and Ensemble registration … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of January 5, 2026
SMC releases President’s and Dean’s lists for Fall 2025
Southwestern Michigan College named 68 students to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Students on the President’s List must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full … [Read more...] about SMC releases President’s and Dean’s lists for Fall 2025
Marcellus FFA Report for December 2025
by Morgan McClain This December the Marcellus FFA Chapter is feeling the festive spirit. Starting out this month on the 3rd Marcellus FFA members started practicing for leadership contests. We have multiple people participating in … [Read more...] about Marcellus FFA Report for December 2025
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Now Accepting Applications, Apply by Jan. 31
WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through January 31, 2026. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship … [Read more...] about DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Now Accepting Applications, Apply by Jan. 31
Marcellus Community Schools recognized by MiMTSS
“We are a gem, because we really prepare our kids even though we’re small.” Mindy Bohan, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at Marcellus Community Schools, can truthfully make that statement, because she’s … [Read more...] about Marcellus Community Schools recognized by MiMTSS
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools – December 18, 2025
by Doug Maher, PrincipalVolinia Outcomes School My name is Doug Maher. I teach math, and I am also the principal at Volinia Outcomes School. As a veteran educator of 31 years, I have never witnessed a more generous and … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools – December 18, 2025
SMC graduates 14 nurses December 10
On Wednesday, December 10, Southwestern Michigan College, welcomed fourteen new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with more than four million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. Despite growth, the United States … [Read more...] about SMC graduates 14 nurses December 10
Band Notes for the Week of December 8, 2025
Band notes for the week of December 8, 2025 Coming Up:12/15 - Winter Band Concert, 7pm. Features all bands grades 6-12. Winter Band Concert - Monday, December 15, 7pmThe Marcellus Music Department will be presenting their Holiday … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of December 8, 2025
As I See It: MHS Band’s 2025 Disney trip was “fire. . .”
November 26, 2025, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, Florida: “Disney’s Imagination Campus is proud to present the Marcellus High School Marching Band from Marcellus, Michigan, under the direction of Kathryn Essex. Please welcome to the … [Read more...] about As I See It: MHS Band’s 2025 Disney trip was “fire. . .”
SMC Criminal Justice Professor writing book on serial killers
Southwestern Michigan College Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Don Ricker, pictured, is writing the book on serial killers. A textbook, no less. He signed a contract with Kendall-Hunt Publishing of Dubuque, Iowa, with a target release … [Read more...] about SMC Criminal Justice Professor writing book on serial killers