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Martin biology, zoology students visit Boulder Ridge Animal Park

October 9, 2015

The Martin High School zoology and biology classes Wednesday visited the Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto. Students were able to experience a wide diversity of animals from around the world. Helping to make the field trip possible was a generous donation from Marshall Plastics. (Photo supplied)

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 186

October 7, 2015

25 Years Ago — Oct. 10, 1990 The Globe ran a feature story about the Venerable Thich Tinh Tu and the Buddhist Temple in Bradley. The Fourth Friday student count results came in and all three area schools showed gains in population. Wayland had a whopping 146 more students than...

Dani Hiar, 1991 WHS graduate, earns her doctorate at CMU

October 5, 2015

Dani Hiar, a 1991 graduate of Wayland High School, essentially has completed requirements for earning her doctorate in educational leadership from Central Michigan University. Hiar said, “I successfully defended my dissertation today (Monday, Oct. 5) and aside from a few revisions and some paperwork have successfully earned my doctorate.” Hiar...

Wayland elementary teachers attend Van Andel science academy

October 5, 2015

Several Wayland Union Schools elementary teachers took part in the Van Andel Education Institute’s Science Academy last week in Grand Rapids where they learned inquiry-based instructional techniques. They are expected to bring what they've learned back to the classroom for their science instruction. This program is sponsored by the Allegan...

WHS marching band earns 3rd place at Hastings Invitational

October 5, 2015

The Wayland High School marching band took third place in a band competition Saturday, Oct. 3, at the 24th annual Hastings Marching Invitational. There were 27 bands that performed from West Michigan. Wayland competed against five bands in its division and scored 81.0 points. The group also received an excellence...

Wayland CCA team captures 2nd in disc golf tournament

October 5, 2015

Students from Wayland’s Alternative High School, Career Connections Academy, placed second overall in a disc golf tournament Friday at Brewer Park in Byron Center where they competed against other alternative high school teams. Ali Mooney was the individual champion. Team members included Mooney, Hunter Nousen, Tristan Keech, Kyle Wheaton, and...

Around the Globe Artist Market ‘soft’ opening is Saturday

October 2, 2015

The Around the Globe Artist Market will have a "soft grand opening" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in conjunction with the Wayland Community Expo further east on Superior Street. The market, owned by Ron Carlson and Nila Aamoth, is being located inside what is known as the Helmey...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 185

September 30, 2015

25 Years Ago — Oct. 3, 1990 The Dorr Township Board, led by Clerk Dick Dutkiewicz, voted 4-1 to take part in the Allegan County $25 annual surcharge program for recycling, agreeing that no more than 20% of the revenue shall go to administrative costs. Because a reduction of solid...

National ag teachers’ intern thanks Hopkins FFA advisor for inspiration

September 24, 2015

Alan Green, a 2013 graduate of Hopkins High School and former president of the Michigan FFA, has been working as a campaign intern for the National Association of Agricultural Instructors in Lexington, Ky. He is a junior at MSU and plans to be an agricultural instructor with a strong emphasis...

Wayland elementary students beginning to use iPads in the classrooms

September 24, 2015

Apple computer tablet iPads will begin to be deployed in K-4 classrooms across the Wayland district in the bext several weeks. K-4 teachers from around the district participated in a survey last spring in which they indicated how many iPads they would like in their room as well as what...

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