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Southwest Detroit Native Adriana Rendon to Lead New Arts-Focused Academy Rooted in Community and Culture

Adriana Rendon, principal of Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy, firmly believes in empowering students and building communities with the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel. After decades of igniting her students’ passion for learning, the 2026 Detroit Public Schools Community District Principal of the Year finalist is preparing to lead a new chapter in Southwest Detroit, one rooted in the community’s rich traditions, cultural heritage and aspirations for the future. DPSCD recently broke ground on the Southwest International Academy of Arts and Culture, set to open in Fall 2027, with Rendon tapped as its founding principal. As she prepares to take on this new role, her journey as an educator offers insight into the experiences and values that have shaped her leadership.

Detroit, MI · 8d
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Union City prevails over Detroit Community, will host D7 District Final

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI (WTVB) – The Union City Chargers will play for an MHSAA Division 7 District championship next week after they rallied to defeat the Detroit Community Hurricanes 16-6 on the Hurricanes’ home field at Star International Academy on Friday night. The Chargers were not affected by...

Union City, MI · 7d
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South Lyon East Football Looks to Make a Deep Run in the Playoffs

The South Lyon East varsity football squad maintains its successful 2026 season with a 7-2 record in regular play and a spot in the District Playoffs. The Cougars vs. Saginaw Heritage High School this Friday, at home, at 7 p.m.. The team started the season with a strong shut-out win...

South Lyon, MI · 9d
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Saline Schools Updates Security, Volunteer Screening and Emergency Plans

Saline Area Schools is strengthening building security, updating volunteer screening procedures and preparing staff for emergencies as part of its ongoing safety efforts. At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Board of Education heard an update on districtwide safety measures, approved a $190,133 entrance replacement project at Saline High School and voted to decline a portion of state school safety funding because of legal conditions attached to accepting it.

Saline, MI · 9d
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Taylor school district unveils redesign after $130 million bond vote

Taylor High School could get a major renovation. Families and taxpayers got their first look at plans to modernize the school during a community town hall. The project stems from a $130 million bond approved in 2021. Voters originally approved funding for a new high school and career center. The...

Taylor, MI · 8d

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Photo gallery of Romulus Summit Academy North hosting Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard in a D5 football pre-district battle

The Michigan high school football state playoffs kicked off Friday night with one pre-district matchup in Division 5 seeing Romulus Summit Academy North welcome in Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard. Playing some of its best football as of late, Summit came into the postseason with a 6-3 mark overall and...

Romulus, MI · 7d

Midland Daily News

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Dow's Zimmer scores 4 TDs in district rout of Walled Lake Western

Dow's Zimmer scores 4 TDs in district rout of Walled Lake Western

Walled Lake, MI · 7d

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Ypsilanti Community Schools upgrading emergency alert system

Ypsilanti Community Schools is rolling out a new system to communicate with staff during emergencies. The new warning program is called the Centegix Crisis Alert system. It’s an upgrade from the EPIC SAFE Alerts that are being phased out. The old technology allowed staff and teachers to send emergency...

Ypsilanti, MI · 10d

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Two brawls in Taylor High School has parents concerned as fight videos spread online

TAYLOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - A rash of fights at a downriver high school has parents demanding action. Virginia Banks Offering 4%+ Interest RatesStop settling for low interest rates! Compare the best CD and savings accounts and start growing your wealth today.RateZip.com |. They say the school district isn’t doing...

Taylor, MI · 9d

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Attorney General Dana Nessel discusses antisemitism, importance of public service at campus event

More than 50 Eastern Michigan University students, faculty and Ypsilanti community members gathered to hear Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speak about her experience dealing with antisemitism as Michigan's first Jewish attorney general. Nessel spoke Oct. 13, 2026, in a moderated conversation with Robert Erlewine, the director of EMU's Center...

Michigan · 8d

The Detroit News

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High school football picks, Round 1 of state playoffs

Brandon Folsom, Craig Yuhas, Andrew Graham and Kameron Goodwill of The Detroit News make their predictions for Round 1 of the high school football playoffs. More: Subscribe to our high school football newsletter Bloomfield Hills (5-4) at Clarkston (8-1) Folsom: Clarkston Yuhas: Clarkston Graham: Clarkston Goodwill: Clarkston Belleville (6-3) at Dearborn Fordson (7-2) Folsom: Dearborn Fordson Yuhas: Dearborn Fordson Graham: Dearborn Fordson Goodwill: Belleville Woodhaven (7-2) at Northville (7-2) Folsom: Northville Yuhas: Northville Graham: Woodhaven Goodwill: Northville Macomb Dakota (5-4) at Rochester (6-3) Folsom: Macomb Dakota Yuhas: Rochester Graham: Macomb Dakota Goodwill: Rochester North Farmington (6-3) at Ferndale (7-2) Folsom: North Farmington Yuhas: North Farmington Graham: North Farmington Goodwill: Ferndale Birmingham Seaholm (5-4) at St. Clair Shores Lakeview (7-2) Folsom: St. Clair Shores Lakeview Yuhas: St. Clair Shores Lakeview Graham: St. Clair Shores Lakeview Goodwill: St. Clair Shores Lakeview Detroit Mumford (5-4) at Gibraltar Carlson (9-0) Folsom: Gibraltar Carlson (best bet) Yuhas: Gibraltar Carlson Graham: Gibraltar Carlson (best bet) Goodwill: Gibraltar Carlson (best bet) Livonia Franklin (7-2) at Allen Park (7-2) Folsom: Livonia Franklin Yuhas: Livonia Franklin Graham: Allen Park Goodwill: Allen Park New Boston Huron (6-3) at Port Huron (9-0) Folsom: Port Huron Yuhas: Port Huron Graham: Port Huron

Detroit, MI · 10d

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River Raisin Rock Academy makes live debut Nov. 1

MONROE — River Raisin Rock Academy students will make their live performance debut Sunday, November 1, at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts. The concert begins at 3 p.m. and marks the academy’s first-ever performance. Students have been working to develop their sound and bring their musical...

Monroe, MI · 9d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Oakland Community College plans to sell part of Highland Lakes campus in 2027

Oakland Community College plans to put the northern portion of its former Highland Lakes campus in Waterford up for sale in 2027.

Waterford Twp, MI · 9d

The Detroit News

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Waterford schools cancels some bus routes due to lack of drivers

The Waterford School District is canceling some bus routes for students on a rolling basis due to a lack of qualified drivers, the district said Oct. 27. Sarah Davis, director of communications and community relations for the Oakland County system, said the cancellations only affect the district's 21 general education bus routes. Another 15 routes dedicated to special education have not been affected, she said. The district serves about 7,000 students and covers most of Waterford Township and parts of Independence Township and West Bloomfield. The district has about 34 drivers on staff now, Davis said, and needs at least six more to be stable. About four routes a day are being canceled due to a lack of drivers. The district is trying to provide transportation to all students at least four days out of the week, she said. It posted a weekly schedule on the district's Facebook page . The district is actively hiring drivers, Davis said, including offering to pay for a commercial drivers license training if a candidate does not yet have one. Pay has also been increased, topping out at $24.75, including paid off days, like snow days, when drivers don't end up working. The problem

Waterford Twp, MI · 10d

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Alexander Elementary Demonstrates Phonics Lessons to Adrian School Board

ADRIAN — Alexander Elementary teachers and students gave the Adrian school board a firsthand look at how phonics lessons help build reading skills. During Monday night’s meeting, students used magnetic letters and writing boards to practice changing sounds and letters to form different words. Superintendent Nate Parker says...

Adrian, MI · 8d

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Livingston County High Schoolers Explore New Art Techniques At Cleary

High school art students from Brighton and Fowlerville had an opportunity to explore new art techniques at Cleary University during the “Arthur Secunda Immersive Experience”. It’s a two-day workshop designed specifically for Livingston County high school students interested in unleashing their artistic talents and creativity - using the...

Livingston County, MI · 8d

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Woodhaven High School’s Cell Phone Ban

Currently at Woodhaven High School the administrators have started to seriously crack down on rules all around the school. ranging from backpacks, hallpasses, vending machines, and more. But the one on everyone’s mind is the cell phone ban. While cell phones can be a true distraction for most students...

Woodhaven, MI · 9d

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CHS Band Students Gain Lasting Knowledge From Annual Band Expo

During the CHS’s annual Band Exhibition, students are able to watch bands from across southeastern Michigan to learn from and inspire each other. Band members often walk away impressed, more open to the variety of bands and —in Eastern Michigan’s case— embracing new opportunities going forward for after-graduate commitments to band.

Ypsilanti, MI · 9d

deadlinedetroit.com

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Chalkbeat Detroit: Some Detroit School Board Candidates Spent Campaign Contributions on Clothing, Travel and Meals

This story originally appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit, a nonprofit news organization committed to covering education. Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Some candidates in the Detroit school board race reported spending campaign contributions on...

Detroit, MI · 8d

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Saline football defeats Lake Orion 42-14

ORION TWP. — Saline High School’s varsity football team defeated Lake Orion 42-14 on Friday at Dragon Stadium in the final game of the regular season. The loss put the Dragons at 4-5 overall on the season while Saline, the third-ranked team in the state, finished their season 9-0.

Lake Orion, MI · 10d