News across Montcalm County
Montcalm Area Career Center enrollment reaches 10-year high
Despite having fewer program offerings available this fall, the Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC) is serving more students than it has in a decade. The MACC recorded 312 students at the same point in 2024-2025 and 309 in 2023-24, according to enrollment figures Montcalm Area…
Building Bright Futures fundraiser returns Sept. 30 to support Greenville students, teachers
When Greenville High School junior James Kinser joined the school’s RoboJackets robotics team as a freshman, he already enjoyed tinkering with electronics and working on projects of his own. Two years later, what started as an interest has grown into something Kinser is…
FACULTY FOCUS: Nursing instructor Tabitha Keiffer is exactly where she wants to be
Tabitha Keiffer’s career has come full-circle — first obtaining her nursing education at Montcalm Community College and now teaching it to the next generation of nurses. After graduating from Carson City-Crystal High School, Tabitha obtained her associate degree in registered…
Convergence celebrates community, connection and new beginnings
Montcalm Community College recently received the sculpture Convergence as a gift from project partners to commemorate the opening of Carbonelli Villas, our new student housing building on the college’s Sidney campus. Unveiled during Welcome Week, Convergence symbolizes “where…
MCC offers noncredit classes in October
Learn about stained glass, watercolor painting, AI, playing music and more during Montcalm Community College’s October noncredit courses. Advance registration is required for all courses. Some courses may have a list of materials, or a textbook may be required. Visit…
Borrowing cycle continues
One year after emerging from more than $2 million in budget cuts, Greenville Public Schools finds itself on more stable financial footing. However, the district remains caught in an annual borrowing cycle that will cost approximately $200,000 in interest this year. The post…
Ionia schools approve food service equipment upgrade
The Ionia Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday to replace 20-year-old food service equipment used by high school students. Food Service Director Jack Nye explained the need for the $225,174.44 purchase from low bidder Douglas Equipment in Ionia. The post Ionia schools…
Tri County hosts a Viking Voyage
Tri County Area Schools hosted a Viking Voyage back-to-school celebration on Aug. 20 at the school district’s Pierson Township campus. Around 100 local businesses and agencies participated in the event, which included multiple vendors, emergency, fire and police safety…
Beyond the scoreboard
Wins and losses may be the most visible measure of a high school athletic program, but Greenville Public Schools is placing an increased emphasis on what happens beyond the scoreboard. From mental health and mindset training to new opportunities, Athletic Director Brian Zdanowski…