Negaunee Public Schools

Negaunee Public Schools is a school district headquartered in Negaunee, Michigan.

In addition to Negaunee, it includes Negaunee Township, Richmond Township (including Palmer), and a small section of Ishpeming Township.[1]

History

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Negaunee bus barn collapse

In 2014, Dan Skewis became the superintendent.[2]

In 2019 the Negaunee Public Schools bus garage collapsed under the weight of snow. The sprinkler system ruptured spilling water onto the nearby US-41 highway.[3]

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, the schools had fewer students than usual. COVID-era restrictions ended by August 2022.[4]

In 2022 the district was building an indoor field for practice games.[5]

Schools

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  • Lakeview Elementary School
  • Negaunee Middle School
  • Negaunee High School

References

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  1. ^ Geography Division (January 15, 2021). "School District Reference Map: Marquette County, MI" (PDF) (Map). 2020 Census. 1:199,663. Washington, DC: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Negaunee's new school superintendent". ABC 10 News. Ishpeming, Michigan: WBUP-TV. August 26, 2014.
  3. ^ "Roof collapse at Negaunee bus garage". February 24, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  4. ^ DeLadurantaye, Stephen (August 30, 2022). "Negaunee Public Schools start classes with pre-pandemic enrollment". Upper Michigan's Source. Negaunee, Michigan: WLUC-TV. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Giachino, Annette (July 25, 2022). "Renovations are underway at Negaunee, Gwinn Public Schools". Upper Michigan's Source. Negaunee, Michigan: WLUC-TV. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
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