Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Former Highland Middle School staff member Mike MacGregor thanks school board for helping to sponsor the reunion photo event last week.
Dear Editor, The temperature was about 20. A cold wind was blowing out of the north at 15 miles per hour. For those who turned out for one last photo together at Highland Middle School last Friday, the frigid weather was viewed as just another typical early March day and would not be an obstacle to coming together one last time to mark the passing of Huron Valley’s most venerable school. Most citizens know that Huron Valley’s history goes directly through Highland Township School. Built in 1936, added onto in 1938, 1953 and again in 1964, it gave way to Highland Junior High in the 1960’s and then finally Highland Middle School in the 1970’s. We all know that in a few short weeks, our school will be lost to the wrecking ball and be gone …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
A photo opportunity will take place on March 1, rain or shine, for Highland Middle School alumni.
In 1936, Highland Middle School opened its doors and over the next 75 years welcomed thousands of students and staff into its halls and classrooms, providing education, history and memories. On Friday, March 1 the Huron Valley Education Association is inviting back all alumni, students and staff, for one final picture in front of the historic building. The building was approved for demolition in December by the Huron Valley Schools board of education and demolition prep work and asbestos removal has already begun. A staff photo will take place at 4:30 p.m. in front of the old entrance on John St. with all former staff including bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, paras, teachers and administrators encouraged to attend. A student alumni …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The Huron Valley Schools Board of Education approved bids Wednesday, but also opened up discussions for alternative uses for the buildings. Any interested party has until Jan. 15 to make an offer for the buildings.
The Huron Valley Schools Board of Education approved bids for the demolition of both Highland Middle School and Baker Elementary Wednesday night, but also made a motion that would allow groups other than just Highland Township and the Village of Milford to make an offer to purchase or use the buildings. Board president Sean Carlson said that at the end of the day the board needed to protect the district from potentially harmful legislation that would force the district to put the buildings on a state list and give up local control of what happens to the buildings. While the legislation is stalled in committees - there is a real fear that something similar to the Right-to-Work situation could happen and the bills could be passed in a day …
Brian Howe
9:25 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Well done Mike and I was honored to be able to coach at HMS for four years and to be the last track and girls basketball coach and to be able to finish what others before me started is an honor that I will always remember. What a great building with so many memories for so many. I was glad that all three of my kids went there and were able to make it for the picture on Friday. more ›