December 12, 2025

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The Successes and Achievements of some Dexter and Chelsea Grads at the College Level

The Successes and Achievements of some Dexter and Chelsea Grads at the College Level

From the Dean’s List to traveling to Guyana to study traditional ecological knowledge, here’s a look at the achievements of some local high school graduates at the college level. At Albion College, Dexter High School grad Marissa Genske was recently accepted as a new member of Albion College’s Lisa and James Wilson Institute for Medicine and ...

Saline Area Schools are looking to create a new role for Safety and Security

Saline Area Schools are looking to create a new role for Safety and Security

Saline Area Schools (SAS) are planning to make some personnel changes in regard to school safety, which includes the hiring of a Director of Safety and Security. In his Oct. 25 community message, Saline Superintendent Steve Laatsch said, “Starting December 1, Saline Area Schools is ending the contract with the Saline Police Department, and School ...

Saline Area Schools Update the Community on Hate Speech Incidents

Saline Area Schools Update the Community on Hate Speech Incidents

Saline Area Schools has completed their investigation into the hate speech incidents that took place in September. The school district was updated on the incidents in Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch’s Oct. 25 community message: “On September 14, Dr. Laatsch shared information about incidents involving hate speech at Saline High School. We have investigated the incidents, ...

Political Parties form at Saline High School around some Important Issues

Political Parties form at Saline High School around some Important Issues

A group of Saline High School students worked on a project their teacher described as a great way for them to see that government and politics isn’t just something that happens “over there” for adults in Lansing or Washington, but is something that can shape their lives even as students at SHS. The project took place ...

Saline’s Forfeiture of 3 Games of the Varsity Football Season Will Stand

Saline’s Forfeiture of 3 Games of the Varsity Football Season Will Stand

Saline Area Schools appeal to the MHSAA asking it to overturn the forfeited games has been denied. At the direction of the Saline Board of Education, SAS Superintendent Stephen Laatsch submitted an appeal to the Michigan High School Athletic Association on Oct. 9. The Sun Times News asked the school district on Oct. 17 if there was ...

The Portrait of a Graduate at Work in Chelsea Schools

The Portrait of a Graduate at Work in Chelsea Schools

The Chelsea School District’s reimagining of the Portrait of a Graduate logo going into this school year didn’t stop there. The effort and commitment in bringing about what that logo represents takes place in the classroom each day.   This is evident in recent reports coming from school district’s building leadership. Casey Wescott, Principal at ...

Welcoming a New Principal to Saline Alternative High School and Liberty School

Welcoming a New Principal to Saline Alternative High School and Liberty School

The new Principal of the Saline Alternative High School and Liberty School brings a philosophy of collaboration and doing what’s right for the students. Dr. Amina Allen was introduced in the Oct. 11 Superintendent’s Community Message. Allen joined the Liberty School team in September, serving as the Principal of the Saline Alternative High School and ...

Chelsea Schools Updates Policy regarding Animals

Chelsea Schools Updates Policy regarding Animals

Updating policies is a common practice for the Chelsea School District and Board of Education. A recent policy update dealt with Animals on District Property. At the Oct. 7 meeting, the school board approved an updated policy with definitions and explanations spelled out in the language. In explaining why the policy was updated, CSD Superintendent ...

My Future Fund Recognizes Local School Champions

My Future Fund Recognizes Local School Champions

Honoring the hard work some local schools and leaders have done to engage families and spread the word about an important program, My Future Fund announced its inaugural “Dream Big” and “Above and Beyond” awards. Locally, the award winners included Wylie Elementary (Dexter Community Schools) with the “Big Dream Award.” Other Dream Big Award nominees ...

Chelsea School Board Candidate Sheds Light On Her Positions

Chelsea School Board Candidate Sheds Light On Her Positions

“When marginalized histories are erased, through book-banning or other means, the outcome all too often is oppression, dehumanization, and violence against members of that group.” To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Chelsea School Board in the November election. Below are the responses received ...

Chelsea School Board Candidate Responds to More Questions Before Election

Chelsea School Board Candidate Responds to More Questions Before Election

“I want each of our graduates to be academically, socially, and emotionally prepared to follow their unique dreams.” To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Chelsea School Board in the November Election. Below are the answers received from Dr. Erin Hunt-Carter in response to ...

Saline School Board Candidates Share More About Their Positions Ahead of Election

Saline School Board Candidates Share More About Their Positions Ahead of Election

Seven candidates are vying for four open spots on the SAS Board of Education. To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for SAS School Board in the November Election. Below are the candidate’s responses to the final three questions.  Q: Teacher recruitment and retention is ...