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Leland Public School will welcome students and families next week. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Old faces and new at Leland
In addition to the new Principal Shelagh Fehrenbach, there will plenty of faces — new and old — greeting students at Leland Public School next week. Longtime science teacher Jeremy Peplinski has been appointed assistant principal. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Grants OK’d for pre-schools
Grants OK’d for pre-schools
The start of a new school year is often an exciting time for families as kids look forward to connecting with classmates and parents seek relief with school day routines. This year, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) has worked to expand preschool opportunities by lifting income factors and expanded preschool eligibility for 4-year-olds, helping many more families access free early education programming. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
G-L adds second GSRP class
G-L adds second GSRP class
Glen Lake will now have space for 32 preschool students with almost all families paying zero in tuition, thanks to a grant that fell into place last week. The State of Michigan awards money to the Intermediate school district that turns into slots for students that are divided up amongst local school districts. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Glen Lake has nearly finished construction for its new secure entries as part of summer projects. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Glen Lake will have roughly 790 students
Glen Lake is setting sail on the 2024 school year on Tuesday with high hopes of student achievement. “We feel really good heading into the school year,” Glen Lake Superintendent Jason Misner said. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Leelanau School expands program
Leelanau School expands program
The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor is expanding its programs to serve today’s adolescent students and their future goals through a renewed strategic plan, new offerings, staffing, students, and professional development investments, according to Leelanau Head of School Rob Hansen. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Wayfaring signs added late last school year helps families know how to navigate the campus. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
St. Mary students return to classes
Lake Leelanau St. Mary is ready for yet another school in 2024 as the school continues to approach its 140th anniversary in 2028. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Suttons Bay football will kick off its season on Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. when the Norsemen take on Mesick at home. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
SB Football wants a comeback
Suttons Bay football is ready for a comeback season in 2024 as the Norseman hope to improve upon a 3-5 record in 2023. After years of handling top competition in 8-man football, the Norsemen are poised to make some noise after a down year. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM
Glen Lake practices offensive plays before playing in its first scrimmage of the year on Thursday. The Lakers kick off the 2024 season at Manton on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Lakers ready for the gridiron
Glen Lake is entering another football season with high expectations after a first round playoff loss ended a rebound year that was 2023. In 2024, the mood is different for the Lakers, with nearly a dozen seniors hungry to prove they belong with the best in the Northwest Conference and beyond as they begin their 2024 journey on Thursday, Aug. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM
Comets start season with big wins
Comets start season with big wins
The 2024 soccer season kicked off in a big way for Leland boys soccer (2-0) after a convincing 5-0 win over perennial state powerhouse Grandville Calvin on Friday. Leland junior Brian Mosqueda led with two goals, followed by sophomore Adrian Spencer (goal), Landon Allen (goal, assist), Max Waldrup (goal, 2 assists), Jose Roman (assist), and junior Dominic Ravello had eight saves. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM
Suttons Bay sophomore Julian Garcia dribbles between teammates during a drill at practice last week. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
SB hits pitch with new and old faces
Suttons Bay soccer is hitting the pitch with plenty of new and old faces wanting to make noise in the Northwest Conference this season The Norsemen will be replacing several seniors producers with new faces, even freshman, expecting to compete for starting positions on the pitch. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM
Glen Lake sophomore Hathorne Sutherland volleys a serve from junior Ben Selby at practice earlier this week. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Lakers eye state championship in 2024
Glen Lake tennis will be embarking on a new season with a veteran team and a new coach. As of this printing, Glen Lake coach Johnny Voss is a first year head coach, and an undefeated one, as the Lakers won 5-3 in a match against Haslett over the weekend. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM
GL shines at Hart: Strong start, future potential
GL shines at Hart: Strong start, future potential
The Glen Lake boys soccer team opened up the season at an invitational in down in Hart over the weekend. In the first game, GL beat eventual tournament champions Brooklyn Columbia Central 3-2. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

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