SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY holds honor roll assembly

The Sixth Grade Academy held it's annual trimester No. 1 Honor Roll Assembly in December.  This year, 209 or 43 percent of the students made the Honor Roll with a 3.0 GPA or higher. 

• 100 achieved Cum Laude 3.0 - 3.49
• 44   achieved Magna Cum Laude 3.5 -3.74
• 45   achieved Summa Cum Laude 3.75 - 3.99
• 20   achieved Maxima Cum Laude 4.0

The administration and staff at the Sixth Grade Academy are proud these hard working students.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL standouts enjoy incentive field trip

In December, students from West Middle School enjoyed a morning of fun at “Game On.”  

This was the Academic Incentive Field Trip.  Students who received 1's or 2's in citizenship, were not missing any schoolwork and received 80 percent or better on Math, Science, Social Studies and English final exams were eligible to attend.  

At “Game On” students hit balls in the batting cage, played basketball, volleyball and soccer.  A pizza lunch was provided.  

The next Academic Incentive Field Trip will be in the spring after Second Trimester exams.  The school is looking into the Lincoln Park Roller Skate facility, including featuring a STEM component.  

Remember to be eligible, students must have no missing schoolwork, 80 percent or better on all four core classes final exams and 1's or 2's in citizenship.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL staff creates a great Christmas

The West Middle School staff donated to eight families over the holidays. Each year the counselors put together gifts and donations for families. The teachers and staff are happy to help families each year so that they have a great Christmas at home. 

HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL students take on Science Day activities

Hoover Middle School students enjoyed a Science Day in the gym. They discovered everything from chemical to thermal reactions. Also, the young scientists explored buoyancy by creating their own boats. 

HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL swimmers earn medals

The Hoover Middle School Swim Team attended the Downriver League Swim Conference and Kristen Long received a 12th place ribbon for backstroke. Logan Blevins received 10th place in the 200-yard freestyle and eighth-place in the 50-yard butterfly. A big congratulations to both of them.

SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY chorus puts on a concert

The Sixth Grade Academy Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Federle, recently performed its Winter Concert for the staff, students and parents.

The audience enjoyed the performance with chorus members singing A Song of Peace, Light the Candle Around the World, and many other songs.  There were solo performances by Soloists Bailey Haralson, Kira Nieves, Ruth Radu, Alyssa Albig and Brooklyn Polovino.  There was also a duet performance by Kylee Dluzen and Colin Ingersoll.

Thank you Mrs. Federle and the Chorus for a wonderful performance!

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL maintenance clerk reads to grandchildren

It really is all about reading at McDowell Elementary School! Over the holidays and all through the year Taylor Schools encourage staff, students and their families to include reading aloud to each other everyday. We are never to old to hear or read a good story! Here is LeeAnn Hilliker who is the Utility/Maintenance Clerk for the district, enjoying "Dooly and the Snortsnoot," by Jack Kent with her grandchildren.