Education

A frightening situation unfolded at a Michigan elementary school when a third grader brought a gun to school in a backpack and it discharged in a hallway. No students were injured.

Swartz Creek Schools rejected a $40 million offer to sell Morrish Elementary, saying two weeks wasn't enough time to make such a major decision.

A Macomb County high school canceled prom just one hour before it began after receiving a tip that a student may have planned to bring a firearm to the event. Police and school officials continue to investigate.

More than 325 Lapeer High School seniors participated in the city's nearly 100-year-old Swing Out tradition this week.

Owosso Public Schools created a touching “Trojan Time Machine” video showing preschoolers magically transforming into graduating seniors.

Parents in Mid-Michigan are being warned about Kratom products that can resemble energy drinks and gummies. School officials say the products are often flavored and marketed toward kids.

A Genesee County principal says students are secretly using and selling vape products at school, sometimes disguising them as USB drives. The district has responded with stricter discipline measures.

A social media scare involving a young student has families in the Montrose School District on edge. While police say the threat isn’t credible, the situation is still under investigation and raising concerns about online safety.

Pizza Hut’s “Book It!” program is making a comeback in 2026 with a new digital format. Kids can now track reading goals through an app and earn free Personal Pan Pizzas each month.

Holly Area Schools are ending their partnership with Lifetouch following viral concerns linking the company to Jeffrey Epstein.