Casman Academy starts an hour later
School says a later start will improve learning.

Cherry Knoll bricks for sale
Graduates from one elementary school have the chance to get their hands on a piece of their history.

TCAPS bussing complaints
New bus routes in Traverse City are still getting the kinks worked out.

Convention comes to Traverse City
Convention bringing in hundreds of people.

Drop out rates cause concern
Educational professionals are coming together to make sure more students stay in class.

YMCA funds
An area youth program is also getting a financial boost to help get more kids involved in healthy activities.

Rudyard humanities grant
A Chippewa County School gets the chance to put its mark on the community and learn about local history with the help of a state grant.

Suttons Bay Schools staffing
A school district in Leelanau County brings 15 previously laid off employees back to class days before the start of the new school year.

Bus route changes
Parents may want to log online and double check their child's bus routes as the first day of school gets closer.

School bus preparations
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to get the fleet ready for the first day of school.

Gas and energy prices affect TCAPS budget
And with the school year just about about to begin, the school system is taking a close look at the issue.

School lunch prices
As kids across the country head back to school it may cost you more to buy their lunch.

NOAA School Radio Program
A Federal Program is distributing NOAA Alert radios to schools nationwide.  Schools will receive free radios between August and September.  The radios broadcast weather watches and warnings along with information about terrorist attacks, chemical spills, 9-11 outages, missing children and other emergencies.

Charlevoix bussing
There will be some changes to school start times and bussing for Charlevoix Public Schools.

Ludington gym floor
School expects over $100,000 in repairs after summer flooding caused some major damage.

Drunk driving enforcement increases
County program helps treat DUI offenders

Teachers help buy supplies for students
Some teachers spend hundreds of dollars.

Traverse Area Libraries seeing boost in summer traffic
Loaned items up by 20% in some cases

Teachers' writing workshop
A nationally renowned program from New York comes to Traverse City Area Public Schools.

School demolition begins for renovation project
Demolition started at Cherry Knoll Elementary Monday.