A new $1,000 scholarship is available for full-time college or college-bound students living in Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties who have “exemplified the life of Cesar E. Chavez through demonstrated academic success and civic responsibility in their communities.” (more…)

Lots going on at GRPS tonight — in light of a new offer, the board is putting off a decision on the sale of the former Lexington school building, it did vote on Houseman renovations and there are plenty of announcements of new money for preschool programs, Chavez Elementary and the arts. And another note on the negotiations for a teacher contract. More below. (more…)