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Updated: Aug. 14, 2020 at 1:08 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
With just 110 students in the school district, Republic-Michigamme schools has been keeping size in mind while preparing to commence in-person teaching.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2020 at 8:02 AM EDT
|By Andrew LaCombe
The university's School of Clinical Sciences will do research and surveillance testing on a group of students and a group of faculty and staff.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 9:07 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
Anyone can reach out to school administration with questions.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 10:14 AM EDT
|By Andrew LaCombe
The capacity of some teaching spaces is significantly smaller.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 7:11 PM EDT
After nearly two hours of conversation, the board approving the plan 5-1. Keith Glendon was the lone no.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
It’s a three step process: cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, and it’s a process schools have to embrace during to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Grace Blair
Like most things right now, these plans could change in a short amount of time.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 8:38 AM EDT
|By Sarah Blakely
Superintendent Coby Fletcher says the district is doing everything to ensure the semester is as "normal" as possible.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2020 at 2:30 PM EDT
|By Andrew LaCombe
NMU plans to test all students, faculty and staff - about 8,000 people total.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2020 at 1:01 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
And if you aren’t sure what vaccines your child may need, care providers can help.
Extended Forecast
Updated: Aug. 11, 2020 at 9:38 AM EDT
|By Andrew LaCombe
One-thousand students have already moved into traditional on-campus housing before classes begin Monday.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2020 at 9:37 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
There were no public comments, but the superintendent says he looks forward to speaking with parents and students alike.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2020 at 8:23 PM EDT
|By Nick Friend
The board approving in-person classes five days a week.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2020 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Kendall Bunch
Five people test positive so far at NMU COVID-19 testing.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2020 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Shawn Householder
The process of moving in is made even more complicated for students and administration alike
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 3:47 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
There will be less group work, more seating spaces and more online work.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 1:55 PM EDT
|By TV6 News Team
The MCHD says its been collaborating with Northern Michigan University in helping to plan a safe return to campus for returning students and the Marquette community.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 12:50 PM EDT
|By TV6 News Team
The series of webinars will help college town retail, bars, restaurants and other businesses protect employees and customers from COVID-19.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 7:56 AM EDT
|By Sarah Blakely
Superintendent Jerry Sardina discusses what the district board is considering in its plans for the upcoming school year.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 at 3:32 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
As for traditional school supplies, many schools including Kingsford Middle School, are stressing how important it is for students to have their own set of supplies.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 at 2:30 PM EDT
Michigan has seen COVID-19 outbreaks at these locations, adding to the mounting evidence that children can contract and spread the virus.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 at 8:36 AM EDT
|By Andrew LaCombe
The district is set to start in-person classes five days a week Sept. 1.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
The Michigan Association of school nurses, and the national association of school nurses are also providing guidance.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By Doug Lindblom
NMU has created work groups in different subject areas to start planning for a response to COVID-19. One of the most prominent plans is the wide-spread testing of employees and students prior to the start of the semester. However, the team believes that additional requirements for sanitation and classroom reconfiguration will also be key to a safe return.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 9:47 PM EDT
|By Doug Lindblom
It includes a heightened need for hand washing and sanitation of all work spaces throughout the day. The plan also requires all students and staff to wear a mask during the school day. Each phase of the plan was formulated by a committee of teachers, board members and parents who each were able to voice their concerns.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Kendall Bunch
What parents can expect when they send their kids back to school in the fall at Superior Central Schools.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 3:51 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
Now, skilled trades training centers, including the Millwright training center in Negaunee, are up and running once again.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2020 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Grace Blair
There is still time for you to enroll for the fall semester at Bay College.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2020 at 4:35 PM EDT
Legislation signed included state budget bills, PFAS regulation, and education and DNR funding.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 8:07 PM EDT
|By Connor Veenstra
The MHSAA has released a list of sports that will be safe for high schoolers to play in the fall semester.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Doug Lindblom
Students can attend classes in-person, with new safety precautions and protocols being implemented for all students. Or, they can take part in a fully virtual learning program, where students receive instruction from teachers at their own pace. By leaving the decision up to the families, they hope every student can feel comfortable in their chosen learning environment.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Grace Blair
All students are welcome to participate in any extra-curricular events.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 3:57 PM EDT
|By Jerry Tudor
The Salvation Army is collecting donations of back to school supplies for students in Marquette County, in particular, the west end area schools.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 2:34 PM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
Beginning at noon central time, on August 15th, community members can pick-up the supplies. Backpacks come with a set of school supplies, disposable masks and hand sanitizer.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 11:49 AM EDT
|By Associated Press and DAVID EGGERT
Gov. Whitmer was unreceptive to Republican-passed legislation that would require public schools to offer in-person instruction to students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Connor Veenstra
Michigan Tech will be holding in person classes for the fall semester, so a pair of researchers designed new face masks for the faculty to wear during lectures.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 12:09 PM EDT
|By Don Ryan
This week, Don Ryan video conferences with the Superintendent of NICE Community Schools, Bryan DeAugustine.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 8:55 AM EDT
|By Kendall Bunch
M.A.P.S. plan for multiple phases in the upcoming school year.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Shawn Householder
Staff at Father Marquette feel confident about safely opening their classrooms on September 8
Updated: Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:50 AM EDT
|By Alyssa Jawor
Currently, Upper Michigan schools are in Phase five as defined in the Michigan Safe Start plan.