ACATEC Named WMW Partner of the Year

The Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center has been named the West Michigan Works! 2020 Partner of the Year.

Candy Math

First graders at Sycamore Elementary in Hopkins had fun doing "Candy Math" with Skittles earlier this month.

Bulldog Buddies Here to HELP

Otsego High School students are helping the younger bulldogs get ahead in school.

Fennville Hour of Code

Mrs. Howard’s 6th Grade Tech students participated in the Hour of Code in a different way than years past, thanks to a grant from the Fennville Education Association.

Preparing for Change at Plainwell

Throughout January and February, Plainwell Community Schools was one of the host locations for the first round of COVID-19 vaccines in Allegan County.

Wayland High School Robotics Kicks off Season

The Wayland Union High School robotics team #6090 is off to a good start as they kicked off their season recently.

Martin Music Mural

The Martin Clipper Band recently painted a beautiful mural on the wall outside of the bandroom.

Hopkins Bus Driver's “Seat Note” Treats

HPS bus drivers left a handwritten note and treat bags they decorated for students to find when they got seated.

AASEA Receives Science and Literacy Integration Funding

This grant of $21,810 is in addition to the $40,873 to support Phase 1 work that began in 2019-20 and has been carried over to the 2020-21 year due to the pandemic.

Emotional Support Dog Helps Allegan Students and Staff

The decision to search for a support dog was born out of discussions in the high school’s social-emotional learning committee.

Spreading Holiday Cheer in Plainwell

In mid-December, along with several volunteers, the Renaissance High School staff and students participated in a “You’ve Been Elfed” event throughout the community.

Hopkins Holiday Light Extravaganza

Teams of Hopkins Middle School students and teachers decorated the front lawn of their building with lights, ornaments, and anything else that could be labeled “Christmas”.

Martin Giving Tree

Martin Public Schools participated this holiday season with a Giving Tree in the middle/high school and one in the elementary.

2nd graders Prepare with Pedro

Being prepared for an emergency is a vital life skill and 2nd graders at Otsego's Alamo Elementary got a head start with a special program through the American Red Cross.

Wayland NHS Helps Build a Community of Readers

National Honor Society students from Wayland Union High School donated their time to help “freshen up” the little libraries by organizing and cleaning.

Ivy's Parade

A few days after her birthday in January, Ivy was diagnosed with leukemia. The Martin school community immediately rallied behind her.

A Cup of Calm

Allegan Middle School students serve coffee and treats to staff at the "Zen Cafe".

OMS Leads National Hope Handoff

Otsego Middle School is one of five schools in the US to help kick off a national pay-it-forward campaign called Hope Handoff, through Capturing Kids' Hearts.

Wayland Students Help Create Clean Water in Rwanda

Wayland Union High School students recently completed a service project which will help to improve water quality for a vulnerable population.

Plainwell Virtual Academy Sets Sail

With the return to learn and some families uncomfortable with returning to the classroom, Plainwell Community Schools created the Plainwell Virtual Learning Academy for K-5.