April 19, 2025

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Chelsea School Board Candidate Sheds Light On Her Positions

“When marginalized histories are erased, through book-banning or other means, the outcome all too often is oppression, dehumanization, and violence against members of that group.” To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Chelsea School Board in the November election. Below are the responses received ...

Chelsea School Board Candidate Responds to More Questions Before Election

“I want each of our graduates to be academically, socially, and emotionally prepared to follow their unique dreams.” To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Chelsea School Board in the November Election. Below are the answers received from Dr. Erin Hunt-Carter in response to ...

Chelsea Schools Welcome a New Psychologist and Social Worker

Keeping in mind the goal of health and wellness, the Chelsea School District has brought on two new staff members to help with their approach in promoting the social, emotional and mental well-being of each student. At Oct. 7 CSD Board of Education meeting, the school district introduced Ellen Hicks as the new Psychologist at ...

Saline Area Schools Submits an Appeal to the MHSAA

Saline High School varsity football players went before the board of education again to urge the school district to appeal the decision to forfeit three games of their season. At the Oct. 8 Saline Area Schools (SAS) Board of Education meeting, a handful of players attended with some of them speaking during public comment. This ...

Learning More about the Washtenaw Special Education Millage Renewal

The WISD will be hosting information sessions to inform voters. The sessions are scheduled for October 10 and 21. In an effort to inform voters of an important vote on Nov. 5, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) “is welcoming residents of its constituent districts to learn more about the special education millage renewal proposal ...

Opportunities to Talk School Safety and District Goals in Saline Area Schools

Saline Area Schools are offering a variety of ways for school district families, students and community members to get involved and help with things like school safety and district goals. In getting word out in a recent Superintendent’s Community Message, SAS Superintendent Steve Laatsch touched on a few areas where people can get involved. The ...

Eagle Scout Project Will Take Place at the Park Land Behind Scio Township Hall

In working to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Branden Broulette wants to help improve Scio’s Township Hall Park with the installation of a natural playground. Broulette, who is a junior at Skyline High School, went before the Scio Township Board on Sept. 24 to give a presentation on what he is hoping to accomplish ...

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Saline Area Schools are Updated on the Hate Speech Incidents

Through his September 27 Superintendent’s Community Message, Saline Area Schools Superintendent Steve Laatsch updated the school district about the hate speech incidents at Saline High School. In the update, Laatsch said: “I want to acknowledge the desire for information and closure as our community seeks to heal from the incidents addressed in my September 14 message to ...

Milan Teachers Will Get a Raise in New Contract with the School District

Teachers in Milan Area Schools have a new contract with the school district. The agreement was approved by the Board of Education at the September 25 meeting. The school board approved a master agreement and letter of agreement with the Milan Education Association. The Sun Times News followed up with MAS Superintendent Bryan Girbach to ...

Milan Area Schools Board of Education and the Sinking Fund Millage Proposal

With the vote just over a month away, the Milan Area Schools Board of Education gave its opinion on the Sinking Fund Millage Proposal, which is going before voters on the November 5 election ballot. At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Milan school board unanimously approved a resolution stating its stance on the millage proposal, ...