One of Wayland High School’s Odyssey of the Mind has qualified for the state tournament at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg High School Saturday, March 21. The teams were coached by math instructor Steve Harcourt. The team, shown presenting its project at regionals last month, consists of Maggie Anderson, Victoria Poirier, Trenton Woodcox, Casey Bellgraph and Mitchell […]
Wayland Union Schools will have Early Childhood Nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Dorr Elementary School and Wednesday, Feb.18, at Baker Elementary. Parents and children can tour the building, meet the teachers and register for either preschool or kindergarten. Parent Presentation (please arrive 15 minutes early if you’d like to use
Baker Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team is working on the problem “Wacky Weather.” The students had to create three wacky weather forecasts using rhyme and humor. The students involved are from kindergarten and first grade. They will be performing at the Odyssey of the Mind competition Saturday, Feb. 21, at Grandville High School.
This little fella (photo at left) was found yesterday on Julia St in Otsego. “Pat” is very scared and not too friendly to any of the shelter staff, but we’re hoping someone recognizes him. Pat’s family has until 1/27 by 5pm to claim him. Dog (Photo at right) found near Dorr on 130th Avenue. If
Progress continues for the Jayda Gayle Distillery in downtown Wayland, as the Downtown Development Authority approved the new company for a DDA facade grant. The distillery and restaurant will replace the old Wayland Carpet and Appliance store at the corner of South Main and Pine Street. It has received small distillers and small wine makers
There seems to be a difference of opinion about the aftermath of the installation of the traffic light at the intersection of 18th Street and 142nd Avenue in downtown Dorr. Bruce LaBrie fro0m the Allegan County Road Commission said Monday he is aware of only three traffic accidents at the intersection since the light was
The Wayland Fitness Center had its open house Tuesday evening and among the guests who dropped in for a look-see were members of the Wayland High School junior varsity girls’ basketball team, who were getting ready to play Ottawa Hills just down the hall. (Photo supplied)
Wayland Union Schools has entered a $200,000 Follet Challenge national education contest, hoping for a chance at one of the 13 prizes that will be awarded to recognize the best in K-12 innovation. Besides completing an on-line application for the fourth annual contest, Wayland submitted a short video to promote its innovative program that teaches
According to the “Weekly Standard” article “Protesters Gather at Clinton Foundation to Complain of ‘Missing Money’ from Haiti Recovery” written by Daniel Halper, the following was reported: “Recently, protesters gathered outside the Clinton Foundation to complain of missing money from the Haiti recovery effort from the 2010 earthquake that devastated the country. The protesters claimed
The Hopkins girls’ basketball team registered its first victory of the season Monday night by defeating visiting Wyoming Lee 60-14. The game was a makeup of a contest snowed out on Jan. 9. The Vikings, now 1-8 overall, will travel to Grand Rapids West Catholic tonight. Baylee Roys scored 15 points for Hopkins and Madison
