Schools Archives - The Newberry News https://mynewberrynews.com/category/schools/ Your Luce County Community Newspaper Sun, 12 May 2024 17:10:32 +0000 en hourly 1 https://mynewberrynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon.ico Schools Archives - The Newberry News https://mynewberrynews.com/category/schools/ 32 32 Ross Freeman Science and Technology Wing dedicated at Engadine https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/ross-freeman-science-and-technology-wing-dedicated-at-engadine/ Thu, 02 May 2024 19:20:05 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=10693 The school science and technology wing was officially named in honor of the late Ross Freeman, an Engadine native and electrical engineer, and inventor of the Field Programmable Gate Array.]]> Newberry students compete in U.P. Skills Challenge https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/newberry-students-compete-in-u-p-skills-challenge/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:29:40 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=10604 It was Newberry’s second year attending the challenge—last year was a steep learning curve for all of us. This year I knew we had to prepare for the one-day event, which I could only take six students.]]> Winter 2024 – MSU Extension 4-H workshops https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/winter-2024-msu-extension-4-h-workshops/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:38:15 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=9955 Attention teens and employers: Mackinac, Luce, and Schoolcraft 4-H staff have planned a Tri-County Meet the Future Skill Building and Job Fair for 14-19 years olds.]]> Newberry students compete in High School Bowl https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/newberry-students-compete-in-high-school-bowl/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:30:31 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=9678 Newberry played Republic-Michigamme in a preliminary round of High School Bowl and was defeated by a score of 100-120.]]> TAS board hires varsity girls BB coach https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/tas-board-hires-varsity-girls-bb-coach/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:00:33 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=8900 The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education has hired a Newberry High School alumnus and former basketball player.]]> Salmon leave classroom, dive into Tahquamenon https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/salmon-leave-classroom-dive-into-tahquamenon/ Wed, 24 May 2023 12:52:41 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=8458 Five months ago, Ann McFadden’s third graders began an enlightening and educational adventure called the “Salmon in the Classroom” project.]]> Engadine drops music director, allegations made against Superintendent https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/engadine-drops-music-director/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:33 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=8264 The Engadine Consolidated Board of Education voted last Wednesday night not to renew the contract of their relatively new music director, Nicole Gustafson.]]> Top scores at State Solo and Ensemble https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/top-scores-at-state-solo-and-ensemble-2/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:40:50 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=8013 Newberry and Engadine schools each had a pair of musicians earn top ratings at last weekend’s State Solo and Ensemble competition in Marquette, traveling west despite the blizzard that eventually closed M-28.]]> TAS loses bus driver, teacher, and athletic director https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/tas-loses-bus-driver-teacher-and-athletic-director/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:02:13 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=8008 By Sterling McGinn Change is on its way to the Newberry High School Athletic Department as director, Kenn Depew, informed the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education of his intent to leave the position in June. Depew’s letter, along with several other staff resignation letters were part of the agenda of the March meeting […]]]> Three rural superintendents ask Lansing for more money https://mynewberrynews.com/schools/three-rural-superintendents-ask-lansing-for-more-money/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:43:08 +0000 https://mynewberrynews.com/?p=7979 I know school funding is not everyone’s favorite topic. But it is an important topic if you care about our school and the health of our community both here in Grand Marais and across the U.P.]]>