TAS loses bus driver, teacher, and athletic director

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...

Three rural superintendents ask Lansing for more money

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....

Falling plaster troubles Bystrom Auditorium

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...

TAS accepts Sikkenga resignation

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...

TAS hires high school principal

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...

Resignations hit Tahquamenon Area Schools

Aug 17, 2022 | Schools

By Sterling McGinn Numerous faculty and staff resignations were submitted to the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education, including one from celebrated band teacher Sara Perfetti, which was received just hours before the start of the August board meeting....