One school, One Book: It’s reading month

By Pete Wurdock The entire K-6 student body gathered for an assembly on March 3 when the “One School, One Book” initiative was announced at Tahquamenon Area Schools. Each student receives a free copy of the same book – this year it’s The World According to Humphrey by...

What’s caused a plunge in school spirit?

By Claire Oven Students in Engadine’s Key Club have noticed a major decline in school spirit as compared to previous years. During the past few meetings, this subject has become a major topic of discussion. At events where typically there are many in attendance, a...

Getting to know you: Claire Oven

By Claire Oven Hi, I am Claire Oven and I am incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity to do a work study program at the Newberry News! I plan to major in writing at the University of Michigan starting this summer, and will use this experience to learn to...

Browning named Highline Teacher of the Month

A huge shout out and “woo hoo” goes out to 6th grade teacher Mary Browning for being selected as the Highline Teacher of the Month for December 2024. Way to go, Mary! If you would like to nominate a Teacher of the Month through Highline, the provider of fast broadband...

TAS briefly in ‘hold’ status after threat

Students at Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) spent a short amount of time in “hold” status on November 7. A threat that read “ILL shoot up the school” had been discovered written on a toilet paper dispenser in the boys’ bathroom. School administration announced the...

Engadine teachers receive $1,630 in Lions grants

The Engadine-Naubinway Lions continued their tradition of helping teachers purchase needed supplies. This year, the Lions donated more than $1,630 to five teachers at Engadine Consolidated Schools. Every teacher who applied for the Education Enhancement Grant received...