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Dr. Weatherspoon speaks about the Big News at Muskegon Heights Public Schools

“I could just not find another option besides a charter” – Dr. Weatherspoon, EFM for Muskegon Heights Public Schools

With Downtown Campus Among Plans, Muskegon Community College Makes Case For Millage At Town Hall Meeting

Feedback will strongly affect the board’s final decision at placement on the ballot. Community opinion surveys will be mailed out to members of the public as well this spring. Further community forums would be held in the spring, with the college planning to use that feedback to decide whether or not to place the measure on the November ballot.

In Light of Consolidation, Muskegon Public Schools Administration Details Plans For 2012-2013 Teacher Hiring

During Tuesday’s board meeting, Savage made a correction on a May 1 memo regarding the rehiring process for sixth grade teachers. “Sixth grade teachers will not automatically displaced but will receive assignments based on their seniority and level of certification,” said assistant superintendent Betty Savage.

100% of graduates from Urban Prep have been accepted to 4-year colleges and universities!

For the third year in a row, 100% of graduates from Urban Prep have been accepted to 4-year colleges and

Former BET Program Director Paul Porter says Michael Baisden: Dead Wrong About Black Radio

Paul Porter “Syndication Radio has killed black radio!”

Young Entrepreneur 2012 Winner Holton High School Senior “Nick Taylor”

Nick Taylor is a senior at Holton High School, recently he won the Young Entrepreneur 2012 Award from the Chamber of

Muskegon Board of Education Passes Consolidation Plan; Nims, Bluffton, McLaughlin To Close

“The ultimate goal is that we’re one district, from K-12, as Big Reds through whole time,” said district superintendent Jon Felske. “Please allow our children the opportunity to absorb everything we want to give to them… We have your children’s best interests at heart.”

Student-Athlete College Prep Workshop

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

7:00pm Muskegon High School

Event will be held in the Cafeteria

Interested in playing at the College Level? Childress Sports Consulting has the blueprint!

UPDATE: Further Muskegon Heights Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Appointment Details Shared By Interim Superintendent

The governor will not make any decisions on whom to appoint until after the board decides whether or not to appeal the ruling. Currently, the district has one week to appeal the decision, with a decision required by April 17. If appealed, the hearing will occur at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18 in Lansing.

Governor Snyder Declares Muskegon Heights Public Schools Emergency, Appointment After 4/18

What’s next? Muskegon Heights can request a hearing with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mike Flanagan. If a hearing is requested, it will happen on April 18, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. in Lansing. After that hearing, the Governor will appoint an emergency financial manager. Who that might be is not apparent at this time.