Archive for category: schools

The tiny kestrel is patrolling Leelanau’s cherry orchards!

MyNorth shares that northern Michigan cherry farmers are turning to the tiny American kestrel to protect orchards from pests.

Exposures 2026 is on the newstands!

The 2026 edition of the Leelanau County student journal Exposures  has been released!

Michigan High School athletes going pro

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MSHAA) unveiled their new name, image, and likeness (NIL) rule yesterday.

Inflatable Planetarium Dome bringing immersive starwatching to schools

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National lakeshore now has an inflatable planetarium dome to enable immersive experiences related to the night sky, the Great Lakes ecosystem, and more!
Starting Line of the Running Bear Run

Running Bear Run ~ Tuesday July 25th in Glen Arbor

The race is sponsored by the Glen Arbor Women’s Club and proceeds provide scholarships for Glen Lake School seniors.
Sleeping Bear Dunes NL Ranger Teacher Program

Sleeping Bear Dunes NPS seeking Teacher-Ranger-Teacher

The virtual Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) to spend the summer collaborating with rangers to develop education programs.
Suttons Bay Norsemen Football

Suttons Bay Norsemen play for State Championship Saturday!

All the details on how to watch Suttons Bay's game this Saturday at 5:30 & support the Norsemen with a sendoff!
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Dave McLaughlin

Go to school on the Sleeping Bear Dunes

9 & 10 News reports that the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is offering free virtual distance learning programs with classrooms or students at home via webcam.

Exposures 2020 Digital Magazine Now Online!

Exposures is a collaborative project designed in 1988 to challenge Leelanau County students in grades 7-12 to express themselves through art and writing and provide a showcase for their work. Meet some of the sudents & read it online!

Getting a Jump on Spring!

While the weather isn't cooperating with the whole "spring" vibe, here's an action shot from a couple of years ago showing a St. Marys Eagles 2nd baseman going above & beyond to make the play!

Cherry Republic gets creative on summer employee housing

The Traverse City Ticker has a report on Cherry Republic's creative…

Educator Workshop Nov 4 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear by O Joy Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore…