Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Nikki Nash issued a letter to district families regarding alleged threats made last week. The district closed Thursday and Friday in response to the threats. Nash said the decision was made to not open as a precaution. She said district officials are working closely with law-enforcement authorities and an independent investigation has been conducted. Nash …
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Glen Oaks contributes greatly to our local area
A recent economic and investment analysis concluded that Glen Oaks Community College significantly contributes to both the local economy and the lives of its students, according to a comprehensive study conducted for the fiscal year 2021-22. The study, leveraging data from GOCC’s academic and financial reports and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau, …
Read More »Mendon schools – Millage renewal approved
Mendon Community Schools Board of Education can start its three-phase construction planning, as district voters Tuesday approved a millage-renewal request. Superintendent Leasa Griffith-Matthews said the district was seeking renewal of 8 mills over a six-year period. The $20 million proposal passed, 298 in favor to 182 opposed. Griffith-Matthews said several improvements on tap will include an addition at the middle/high …
Read More »White Pigeon schools – Millage renewal turned down
Officials with White Pigeon Community Schools will have to assess what to do next after a millage renewal request was turned down Tuesday. At stake was renewal of eighty-five hundredths of a mill, amounting to about $2 million. Superintendent Shelly McBride said she is disappointed with the outcome and will await direction from the district’s board of education to determine …
Read More »Successful fundraiser for TRAM
Organizers of last month’s Three Rivers Area Mentoring’s annual walleye dinner and silent auction report the event was a success. The $17-per-person meal was held March 23. TRAM Executive Director Todd Bannon said more than $5,000 was raised after expenses. He said about 150 people took part and more than 80 items were donated for the silent auction. Proceeds from …
Read More »TR teacher and paraprofessional honored
A Three Rivers teacher and a paraprofessional were recently recognized by the St. Joseph County Parent Advisory Committee. Young 5s teacher Brea Bennett was honored as PAC’s “Teacher of the Year,” while Nichole Sturwold was named “Support Staff Employee of the Year.” They received recognition April 8 at Andrews Elementary by PAC member Tawnya Fleckenstein. Bennett and Sturwold will be …
Read More »Glen Oaks to celebrate completion of renovation project
Glen Oaks Community College later this week will host a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to recognize the completion of one project and the start of another. Set for 10 a.m. Thursday, the fanfare celebrates the end of the school’s north campus renovation project. Meanwhile, college officials will mark the beginning of the south campus renovation project. Funding for the $7.3 million renovation …
Read More »Local students recognized by CTE
The St. Joseph County Career & Technical Education (CTE) Consortium recognizes several students who were recently nominated by their instructors for their outstanding performance during the first semester. These students have distinguished themselves among their peers by demonstrating dedication, perseverance and commitment in their CTE programs. Instructors commonly describe these students as having a strong work ethic, within and outside …
Read More »Annual evaluation for TR schools superintendent
Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Nikki Nash earned a rating of “effective” following her annual evaluation. Board of Education members approved the evaluation Dec. 18. Areas in the evaluation included professional practice, student growth and progress toward district goals. Her overall rating was 3.33 on a 4-point scale. The mark is higher than her evaluation score of 3.21 a year …
Read More »New communications & marketing director at GOCC
Glen Oaks Community College has announced the hiring of its new executive director of communications and marketing. Denise DeVries is joining the college, replacing Valorie Juergens. Juergens is retiring in January after more than 11 years with the school. A Portage resident, DeVries was previously the senior manager of marketing and communications for Special-Lite Inc., a custom commercial-door manufacturer in …
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