Latest news, weather, high school sports for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The new developmental kindergarten program is a class that helps students who aren't as prepared for early elementary school

Thursday, April 25, 2013  It soon will be time to get a head start on enrolling your child for the school year beginning next fall

Monday, March 25, 2013  Because of sequestration, Head Start programs are facing federal cuts

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  This month, we can remember the fun pastime we all have probably enjoyed at one time or another

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Kindergarteners are adjusting to a full-day class, and teachers like the idea of spending more time on lessons

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Iron Mountain Public Schools begin their full day kindergarten program on Tuesday with 95 kindergarteners

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  MAPS needs extra space for kindergarten students

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Pre-kindergarteners at Father Marquette Elementary School spent part of their morning creating a care package

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Schools will now move to an all day kindergarten program that will see children in the classroom longer than in previous years

Saturday, March 03, 2012  Negaunee Kindergarten will expand its hours beginning this fall because of a new state-wide mandate.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Part-time classes can only do so much for education

Thursday, February 23, 2012  The state is mandating that all kindergarteners attend class for a full day

Monday, February 06, 2012  Teachers from around the UP gathered together today for a presentation from the "handwriting without tears" organization.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Children who do not attend pre-school may suffer in future education

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade from Birchview Elementary have been making trips by the busload to a Family Dollar Store