School Board – Page 16

Hopkins has a school bus issue at Sycamore School

A shortage of school bus drivers has had a tremendously adverse impact on Sycamore Elementary in the Hopkins school district. Superintendent Gary Wood told Board of Education members Monday evening…

Editor March 15, 2021

Editorial

Too bad that honest airing of differences was avoided

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. There was legitimate criticism raised by Wayland Union school officials and friends in…

Editor March 12, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County Tech Center in-person learning is back

The Allegan County Health Department has announced it will no longer recommend remote learning in schools unless an ongoing spread is taking place within a building. This decision was made…

Editor March 4, 2021

Articles

Coronavirus reduces student enrollment at Hopkins

Hopkins Public Schools, just like all other districts, has seen a reduction in numbers of students because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Superintendent Gary Wood told the Board of Education Monday…

Editor March 1, 2021

Articles

Wayland supt. evaluations already are under way

Though she didn’t start her job until last July 1, Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds will undergo her first annual performance evaluation by the school board soon. Board…

Editor February 22, 2021

Articles

Wayland schools prepare for full-time instruction

Wayland Union School students, faculty and staff will return to the classrooms, hallways and offices full time starting next Monday for the first time since March 13. The Board of…

Editor February 8, 2021

Articles

Wayland students to go 4, then 5 days starting Feb. 15

Wayland students will go to school for four days a week starting Feb. 15 and then five days starting March 1, after new plans were approved Monday night by the…

Editor January 25, 2021

Editorial

All municipalities should offer virtual on-line option

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced article." It is an editorial by the editor “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” — An old proverb I urge all…

Editor January 17, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Attempted coup should be punished

The plumber was digging around in the pipes… And he saw something shine in the muck, and it turned out to be the soul of the last tenant. He gave…

Editor January 12, 2021

Obituaries

Former school board member Marilyn Bastian dies

Marilyn E. Bastian, age 91 of Dorr, died Tuesday, Dec. 29. Marilyn received her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Western Michigan University. She taught school for 30 years,…

Editor December 31, 2020