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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
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
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
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
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
Shelagh Fehrenbach, pictured here in her new office, is not only a 2005 alumnus of Leland Public School, but will serve as the new K-12 principal for the district this year. Courtesy photo
Shelagh Fehrenbach:
While Shelagh Fehrenbach may be the new K-12 principal at Leland Public School this year, it’s hardly her first time on campus. The 2005 alumnus is back at her alma mater almost 20 years later after graduating, ready to serve in a district that she says feels a lot like “coming home.” “I keep saying it feels like I’m working in a magical time machine; the new building is bright and beautiful and I love being in it, even though I still need a tour guide for some of the entrances and exits,” Fehrenbach said. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
S-B virtual enters 16th year
S-B virtual enters 16th year
Suttons Bay is in a class all its own. Its virtual school is like none other in the state. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Suttons Bay students will be able to shine like the stars they are in their newly refurbished auditorium
Suttons Bay students will be able to shine like the stars they are in their newly refurbished auditorium
Suttons Bay students will be able to shine like the stars they are in their newly refurbished auditorium. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
A spiffed up exterior and landscaping will greet Suttons Bay students when they return to school next week. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
New administrators on board at S-B School
One new and another, more familiar face will greet Suttons Bay students when they return to classrooms next week. Christopher Reeve is the school’s new K-12 principal. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
More than two dozen people participated in the second annual Northport Creek and Northport Point golf tournament held on August 21 at Northport Creek Golf Course. After the 9 hole scramble, a luncheon was provided by New Bohemian Cafe. Courtesy photos
2nd annual Northport golf tournament held
The second annual Northport Creek and Northport Point golf tournament was held August 21, bringing together members from two groups once again to share in the beloved sport. 14 players from each club participated in the 9 hole scramble at Northport Creek Golf Course, a change from last year’s tournament location held at Northport Point. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Northport village council reviews CIP priorities
Northport village council reviews CIP priorities
Northport Village Council trustees were presented with a draft review of its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at its regular meeting Aug. 8. The CIP plan was approved to be sent and further reviewed by the village planning commission (PC) as required by the Michigan Planning Act. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Consent items removed from agenda
Consent items removed from agenda
Something unusual happened at the Leelanau County board of commissioners meeting last week: Commissioner Melinda Lautner requested that all items be pulled from the board’s consent agenda for further discussion, then voted to approve them all anyway. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
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