Mar 27, 2023 | Schools
By Carol Stiffler Newberry and Engadine schools each had a pair of musicians earn top ratings at last weekend’s State Solo and Ensemble competition in Marquette, traveling west despite the blizzard that eventually closed M-28. Lola Depew and Sophia Johnson of Newberry...
Mar 24, 2023 | Schools
By Sterling McGinn Change is on its way to the Newberry High School Athletic Department as director, Kenn Depew, informed the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education of his intent to leave the position in June. Depew’s letter, along with several other staff...
Mar 21, 2023 | Schools
By Tony Barnes Burt Township School District Superintendent Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite topic: public school funding! The Burt Township School District is primarily funded in two unique ways. The first way we are funded is through our property tax revenues....
Mar 9, 2023 | Schools
A portion of the plaster ceiling in Newberry High School’s Bystrom Auditorium has been damaged and is falling from the ceiling, rendering the room unusable at this time.he problem began nearly 10 years ago due to a roof issue, had been repaired and the plaster was...
Nov 24, 2022 | Schools
By Sterling McGinn In a disappointing turn of events, the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education accepted the resignations of Brian and Sarah Sikkenga, upcoming 7-12 principal and kindergarten teacher, respectively. The board accepted the resignation at...
Sep 21, 2022 | Schools
By Sterling McGinn After a lengthy search for a 7-12 grade principal, the Tahquamenon Area School (TAS) Board of Education voted to hire Brian Sikkenga—a familiar face to the Newberry school system and community. Sikkenga served as athletic director and physical...
