At Country Oaks, third graders learned basic economic concepts by creating their own mini-society in the classroom. Students were able to sell their handmade products and services to all staff, as well as fourth and fifth graders. They had a blast!

We’re thrilled to announce Huron Valley Schools’ new app! It’s everything Huron Valley Schools, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3FMYzhl or iPhone: https://apple.co/3mzQjZk.

Students in Ms. Beach's class at Lakewood Elementary have been working on inquiry project presentations -- showcasing their learning through models and posters. They were so excited to share these with their classmates.

It's National School Social Work Week, and at HVS, we have some of the best. These professionals help students deal with mental health and behavioral challenges and provide academic and classroom support. They also help in developing education policies and work with teams to support crisis interventions. Thank you, HVS social workers! #HVSProud

The HVS Board of Education will meet at 5:30. p.m. -- a little earlier than usual -- for the regular meeting on Monday, March 7. The meeting takes place in the Lakeland LGI and is also streamed live on our YouTube Channel.

We're sending a great big 'Thank You!' to all HVS bus drivers and transportation staff today. Not only do they travel a combined 7,000 miles every day to get our students safely to and from school, field trips and sporting events, they also go above and beyond to support HVS families with their Angel Tree project every year. #HVSProud #NationalBusDriverAppreciationDay

All Huron Valley Schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 18, due to weather and road conditions. School resumes Wednesday, Feb. 23, after winter break. Enjoy your snow day!

We call it "The Gift of Time." HVS is once again offering Junior Kindergarten, a free-to-families program designed for students who would benefit from a two-year kindergarten experience. The JK curriculum features a play-based, learn by doing approach, and students also receive art, music and physical education classes - just like the big kids. Visit https://www.hvs.org/page/junior-kindergarten to learn more. We are enrolling now for the 2022-23 school year.

Congratulations to Muir Middle School's Lola Beer, who won the middle school diving state championship with all A’s - and to the Huron Valley Swim and Dive team for qualifying and competing at states. #HVSProud

All Huron Valley Schools will remain closed tomorrow Thursday, Feb. 3, due to weather and road conditions. Be safe and have fun!

No need to wear your PJs inside out or sleep with a spoon under your pillow. Due to the forecast of heavy snow, tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 2, is a snow day! Check your email for a letter from Dr. Salah and enjoy the day off!

Sixth graders at Oak Valley presented their heritage to peers and visiting families during a recent "Culture Day" event. Each student created a slideshow and brought in a cultural artifact to display. Some of these items were especially delicious. Shortbread, anyone?

We're getting ready for an exciting game of hoops as Milford High School introduces its brand new, student-led Unified Basketball team, hitting the MHS court tonight at 6:30 p.m. Unified Sports is a Special Olympics program inspired by a simple principle: training and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding for athletes of all abilities. Let's go Mavs! #HVSProud

Tonight's Board of Education Meeting is available here: https://youtu.be/63IRxRB_6RY

Apollo Early Childhood students have been talking about hibernation and the different tracks animals make in the snow. After reading the book "Footprints in the Snow" together, students used play animals and finger paint to make their own tracks.

Students from Oak Valley Middle School art classes participated in an art show this week. Each chose his or her favorite piece to display, and families and students enjoyed seeing and discussing the creative work. We are in awe of the talent these students exhibit!

The Huron Valley Community Coalition's Drugs 101 program scheduled for tonight will now be held on Zoom. This free, 60-minute program gives an overview of substances teens may misuse, as well as communication techniques for opening a conversation with your kids. The program places an emphasis on vaping, marijuana, alcohol and prescription drugs.

Huron Valley Adult Education is enrolling now. Classes begin Jan. 24. Students past their graduation year who are seeking a GED/diploma, or adults who are interested in ESL classes, adult reading improvement or our CNA program, can call 248-676-8398 for information.

Calling all Huron Valley 8th graders: The International Academy West is now accepting applications for the Class of 2026. A prospective student and parent information meeting is scheduled for TONIGHT at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11 in the LHS CPA.

Thank you to the Milford Country Clickers knitting group for providing hundreds of beautiful handmade hats (and some gloves and mittens, too) for our students at every level. #keepingthemwarm