Lonnie Huhman

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

New uniforms for the marching band; picking a new president and vice president and a public hearing on the anti-bullying policy, these were a few of the recent decisions put before the Chelsea School District Board of Education at their May 19 meeting. In spending some cash on a need, the Chelsea school board approved the purchase of new Chelsea High School Marching Band uniforms and raincoats. The total cost of the purchase is $77,548.94.

3 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

Bringing home medals with one athlete qualifying for the next level, the Dexter Unified Track and bocce team shone brightly in a recent Special Olympics competition at Central Michigan University. Dexter had all of its Unified athletes medal while one qualified for the USA Special Olympics National meet in Minnesota. “We are so excited and proud of our students!” Dexter High Special Education teacher Kalli Nowitzke said.

3 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

Seeing the importance of these educational programs for all students in Washtenaw County, Saline Area Schools Board of Education has put its support behind placing a question to authorize a millage for Career and Technical Education (CTE) to a county-wide vote.

3 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

Sharing her love for the creative process and in turn helping students connect with that same feeling. After 36 years in public education with the last 24 in Dexter Community Schools as the only Creekside Art teacher, Jane Montero has decided to retire and move on to other opportunities. Knowing the importance she has played in art education over the years for Dexter students, both past and present, the Sun Times News (STN) reached out to Montero to ask about teaching art and her retirement.

3 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

Each year the Dexter Lions Club puts together the Dexter High School Fall Sports Program, and each year the club presents scholarships to some local graduating seniors looking to the next steps in their lives. It’s not just a fall sports program, it’s a helping hand. This year the Dexter Lions presented ten-$1,000 Scholarship Awards to Dexter High School Seniors at the Honors Convocation on May 28.