Students in Seth Stern’s fourth grade class at Spring Mills Elementary found a gift-wrapped surprise waiting when they returned to school Monday.

Huron Valley Arts programs demonstrated strength and talent last week as students from both sides of the district won honors and took home more than $1 million in scholarship offers from the annual Michigan Thespian Festival.

Lakeland High School teacher Nick Peruski was the recipient last week of a prestigious national award and an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize from the Milken Family Foundation.

It’s beginning to look – and feel – a lot like Christmas around Huron Valley as HVS staff and students put final touches on three long-running programs aimed at making the holidays happier for local families. 

Students solved problems, answered questions and completed challenging tasks as they competed last week at the annual Science Olympiad held at Lakeland High School.

Veterans from all generations were honored with recognition ceremonies, meals and words of gratitude across Huron Valley Schools this month. 

Dear Huron Valley families,

Today I want to send a message of gratitude for your support of our Huron Valley Schools.

Last year, HVS initiated a partnership with SafeStop, a school bus tracking app designed to allow parents to know when their children would be picked up and dropped off by the bus.

It’s been a busy start to the school year! I’ve had the opportunity to be in each of our schools at least twice and I continue to be awed by the high level of teaching and learning occurring in our classrooms.

Every student at three HVS schools – Highland Elementary, Oxbow Elementary and Harbor High School – now has access to free breakfast every day.