MHS Quiz Bowl members, left to right, Olivia Pachovas, Cary Causey, Julian Ahonen, and Trent Allen during a practice session for an upcoming tabletop tournament at White Pigeon. - News Photo “This man rose to prominence by … [Read more...] about MHS ‘IAs’ making their presence known in the SW10
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Inside the Marcellus Community Schools for the week of January 19, 2026
Why Funding Education Is a State and Local’s Right – Part 2 by Dr. Michael Dunn, Superintendent, Marcellus Community Schools Public school funding in Michigan is often described as complex, and for good reason. While the … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools for the week of January 19, 2026
Band Notes for the week of January 19, 2026
This Day in Music History - January 22 1981: The John Lennon tribute issue of Rolling Stone is published with the famous Annie Leibovitz photo of a naked Lennon embracing a fully-clothed Yoko Ono. Lennon’s full interview is not published … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of January 19, 2026
SMC expands course offerings
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 14, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved five new programs. They include: a one-year certificate in criminal justice; an associate degree in respiratory therapy; a … [Read more...] about SMC expands course offerings
Family Fun Night – Saturday, February 7, 2026 at MHS
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Part Two of a three part seriesWhy Funding Education Is a State and Local’s Right – Part 1 by Dr. Michael Dunn, Superintendent, Marcellus Community Schools In Michigan, debates over education policy often raise a fundamental … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Volinia Panther Post – January 2026
by Douglas Maher, Principal, Volinia Outcomes School Volinia began the Christmas season on a very positive note, with STAR scores increasing an average of eight points in English and sixteen points in Math. The students … [Read more...] about Volinia Panther Post – January 2026
Band Notes for the week of January 12, 2026
Coming UpJan. 14: High School ExamsJan. 15: High School ExamsJan. 16: Half Day and High School ExamsJan. 19: Middle School Solo and Ensemble registration opensFeb. 14: High School Solo and Ensemble at SMCFeb. 25: Pre-Festival Band Concert, … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of January 12, 2026
SMC Grad tapped by SpaceX – Destination: Mars
Dowagiac’s Scout Hunsberger, pictured, a 2024 Southwestern Michigan College welding technology graduate, reached for the stars in her job search and is destined for Mars. Hunsberger, 21, beat out seven male contenders for a SpaceX … [Read more...] about SMC Grad tapped by SpaceX – Destination: Mars
Cass County Concerned Stakeholders Group Issues Statement on the Appointment of Dr. Klint Pleasant as SMC’s Next President
The Cass County Concerned Stakeholders group is speaking out in support of the process that has led to the appointment of Dr. Klint Pleasant as the college’s next president. Concerned Stakeholders was formed when Dr. Joe Odenwald … [Read more...] about Cass County Concerned Stakeholders Group Issues Statement on the Appointment of Dr. Klint Pleasant as SMC’s Next President
SMC names Dr. Klint Pleasant as 9th president
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
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