Student Artwork to be Showcased at Clinton-Macomb Public Library

Chippewa Valley art students will be on display at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library next month.

Chippewa Valley Band Boosters Hosting Craft Show

The sale is set from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday at the high school.

Chippewa Valley Foundation Readies for Third Taste-Fest and Auction

'A Taste for Education' will be held 6 p.m. March 21 at Zuccaro Banquets and Catering in Chesterfield. Tickets are $40.

Now in its third year, the Chippewa Valley Educational Foundation’s Taste-Fest and Auction has become a district tradition, the proceeds of which support thousands of dollars in classroom grants every year. The 2013 event will feature tasting stations for more than a dozen Macomb area restaurants and caterers, including: Catering 2 You, J. Baldwin’s, Luciano’s, Max & Erma’s, VP Catering by Mirage, Vince & Joe’s, Jet’s Pizza, Filipo Marc Winery, Randazzo Fresh Market, Nino Salvaggio’s, P.F. Chang’s, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Achatz Handmade Pie Co., Aspen, Salsarita’s of Macomb, Kristina’s Catering, Zuccaro Banquets & Catering, Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, The Meeting Grounds Restaurant, Wintergarten, Recreation Bowl, Leong’s 21 and All About Catering. …

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Mark Your Calendar, Kindergarten Open Houses Coming Up in Clinton Township

Public and private schools in Clinton Township have started enrolling kindergarten students for the 2013-14 academic year. Use this guide to explore the programs near you.

Impact of Sequester Cuts on Clinton Township Schools Unclear

Automatic federal spending cuts will happen March 1 if Congress does not reach an agreement before that time.

Federal funding for Michigan’s public schools—including districts serving Clinton Township—could be cut even further should Congress fail to halt $85 billion in "sequestration" spending cuts scheduled to take hold March 1, according to a statement released this week by the White House. In Michigan, the cuts would result in a loss of $22 million in funding for schools this year, which the White House estimates would “put around 300 teacher and aid jobs at risk.” It would also cut $20.3 million in funding for special education programs. However, school officials for districts serving Clinton Township say they are unsure of exactly how the sequester will impact their budgeting and programs. "It is our understanding at this point in time that …

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Chippewa Valley, L'Anse Creuse Superintendents Among Highest Compensated in Michigan

A new database compiled by the The Mackinac Center for Public Policy shows Chippewa Valley, Clintondale and L'Anse Creuse superintendents earning $224,926 or more in combined salary and benefits.

Editor's Note: The Mackinac Center for Public Policy acknowledged that some numbers in the superintendent database released last week may be incorrect. For instance, the center's figures show Utica Community Schools' superintendent as being the highest compensated in the state with a package of $300,789. But the Kalamazoo Gazette said that distinction might actually go to its superintendent, who has a total package worth $344,667 in 2012. MLive reported that the center's director said he’s received several phone calls from superintendents saying certain information is not correct. The superintendents of school districts serving Clinton Township may not have the top salaries in the state, but those six-figure numbers combined with contract …

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What's Closed for Presidents Day and Mid-Winter Break in Clinton Township?

Clinton Township's government offices and schools will close to observe Presidents Day and mid-winter break over the next few days.

Clinton Township Offices U.S. Post Office Macomb County Government Offices and Courts L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Chippewa Valley Schools Fraser Public Schools Clintondale Community Schools Mount Clemens Community Schools International Academy of Macomb St. Thecla Catholic School Faith Christian School Trinity Lutheran Church -- Clinton-Macomb Public Library, main and south branches There will be no delay in trash collection in Clinton Township.

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Chippewa Valley On Track to Realize Obama Plan to Redesign U.S. High Schools

President Barack Obama's proposal to redesign America's high schools to better train students for real-world jobs is a model already alive and well in Chippewa Valley Schools' career technical education program.

It was a Brooklyn high school that received recognition for its innovative technical education during the State of the Union Tuesday, but Clinton Township residents can find a model for the president’s proposed redesign of America’s high schools much closer to home. Chippewa Valley Schools is just one of several Macomb County districts that have, in recent years, moved to partner with institutions of higher education and integrate on-the-job training into their career technical education programs.   “Right now, countries like Germany focus on graduating their high school students with the equivalent of a technical degree from one of our community colleges, so those German kids, they're ready for a job when they graduate high school,” said …

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Your Guide to Kindergarten Programs and Enrollment in Clinton Township

In Michigan, children must be at least 5 years old on or before Nov. 1, 2013 to enroll in kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year.

Public and private schools in Clinton Township and across Macomb County have started enrolling kindergarten students for the 2013-14 academic year. Under Michigan's new kindergarten start dates, a child can be enrolled in a program for the 2013-14 year if they are at least 5 years old on or before Nov. 1, 2013. To make the selection of a program and the ultimate enrollment process easier, Patch has compiled a list of need-to-know information from schools in the area. Want more Clinton Township school and local news? Sign up for Patch's free e-newsletter for daily updates. A parent or legal guardian must register a student. Most schools required the following items to be provided at the time of enrollment: Chippewa Valley Schools L'Anse …

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Chippewa, L'Anse Creuse MEAP Results Show Gains in Reading, Clintondale Posts Overall Declines

Chippewa Valley and L'Anse Creuse outpaced statewide MEAP averages in most subjects in 2012. However, Clintondale saw its proficiency remain below state average in all subjects.

For the most part, students in Chippewa Valley and L'Anse Creuse districts continued to perform on par or above their peers across the state in all subject areas, according to the recently-released results of the 2012 Michigan Educational Assessment Program, or MEAP test. Clintondale's results, on the other hand, were below state average in all subject areas and grade levels. During the MEAP exam, taken during fall 2012, public school students in grades 3-9 were tested in math, reading, writing, social studies and/or science depending on the grade level. Across Michigan, students showed improvement in reading, math and writing in 2012, with the improvement seen in all grades and most demographic groups. Clintondale saw its greatest gains …

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