EUREKA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL pupils enjoy drug free program

Eureka Heights Elementary School students enjoyed recognition at the “Drug Free Banner” breakfast.

KINYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Take Two on the animals!

A giant guinea pig, lynx and an alligator named Al Green came to visit the Kinyon Elementary School kids, too!

KINYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Bring on the wild animals!

Groundhogs, skunks, and giant owls ... oh my! These animals came to visit Kinyon Elementary School recently. It was so cool!

EUREKA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL assembles for Constitution

Eureka Heights Elementary School students had fun at their “Constitution Assembly” led by Doug Shear. Doug involved the chilodren in the skits and the pupils learned a great deal.

KINYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL gets a foot, er shoe, up!

Kinyon Elementary School kindergarteners were graphing with their shoes recently!

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL NJHS students enjoy trip to DNR Adventure Center

On February 3, the students from the National Junior Honor Society at West Middle School took a field trip to the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center, located in Detroit.

At the center, the students attended a class on rocks and minerals. Our guide, Natalie, explained that igneous rocks were formed in the western part of the Upper Peninsula. This is because billions of years ago the area had a lot of volcanic activity.

An ocean covered the Downriver region millions of years ago. Therefore, our area has many types of sedimentary rocks including sandstone, limestone and halite, commonly known as rock salt.

After our class, students were able to explore the rest of the center. They climbed a tree, went in a boat and an airplane, rode a bike and a snowmobile, and walked under a waterfall. Lunch was served at Pizza Papalis in Taylor, where students were able to share their experiences with one another.

    

This field trip was very entertaining and informative. The staff at West would like to thank the National Junior Honor Society students that attended. Their behavior was excellent and they represented West Middle School proudly! West has an amazing student body who are dedicated to learn and expand their horizons. This field trip did just that!

CAREER & TECH CENTER: First Annual Career and College Day Open House

By Jacqueline Lancina

Principal, Taylor Career & Technical Center

Taylor Virtual Learning Academy along with the Taylor Career & Technical Center hosted their first annual Career and College Day Open House in January.  The following colleges and or representatives attended the event: 

• Air Force
• Army National Guard
• Aveda
• Baker College
• Henry Ford College
• Marines
• Monroe Community College (Auto Tech., Construction Mgt., & Welding)
• MIAT School of Aviation
• Navy
• Northwestern Tech.
• Oakland University (Culinary Arts)
• Specs Howard

We had over 200 students attend the three-hour event.  Students were asking questions and gathering information about possible future careers.  After the event, several of the presenters commented on what engaging dialogue they had with the students.  

This will definitely be an annual event based on the response from our students as well as our presenters.  The event was organized by TVLA and Career Center Counselor, Mr. Michael Harris.  Thank you Mr. Harris for the tremendous job you did on organizing such an awesome event.