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Taylor Parks Elementary School fourth-grade students took part in the “DTE Energy Think!” presentation. The program teaches students to be energy experts. The students were taught about renewable and non-renewable energy. Each student received a Take Action Kit to use at home with items to help with energy conservation. 

West Middle School’s incoming sixth grade science students are learning the basic skills of science.  One of the skills involves understanding the importance and steps to the scientific method.   Using a hands-on approach to learning the scientific method, students in Mrs. Fent’s and Mrs. Shulte’s classes designed their own experiment using M&Ms. The scientific …

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The rain did not spoil the Taylor High School homecoming parade or dampen the spirit. Students had an amazing time at the game, parade and dance! Thank you to all the parents and staff that helped. A huge shout out to class advisors and our student council advisors Mrs. Lewandowski and Mrs. Nelson! Also congratulations …

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West Middle School has gotten off to a great start. On September 23, former student Da‘Stanza Murphy spoke with all girls at West. Her motivational message was to be kind, believe in yourself, get involved and do your best in and out of school.   Miss Murphy actually walks the talk. She is a college …

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The volunteer group that creates Santa’s Magic Forest is seeking helpers. If you take up the challenge, you can consider yourself one of Santa’s elves. Construction of the display started 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 5, at the Heritage Park Activities Building, located almost directly behind the library. Volunteers will be working at the …

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GoImpact360, a Downriver-based religious volunteer group, will offer senior citizens, the disabled and veterans in the Downriver area free leaf cleanup this year, from November 10-24. The group was created almost a decade ago by approximately 50 teenagers seeking to aid needy communities. They started Downriver, and as they expanded their numbers, they started to …

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The resurfacing project of Beech Daly Road between Brest Road and Wick Road is set to begin next week. Depending on the weather and other factors, contractors will start on either Wednesday (October 9) and Thursday (October 10). The project will be broken into two phases as Beech Daly is resurfaced one side at a …

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Great Clips of Taylor generously donated their stylist time and service to help our students look their best for homecoming. Thank you Great Clips Manager Stacy Greenwood for showing some Griffin Pride!

On Tuesday September 24, the City Clerk’s office visited Taylor High School in celebration of National Voter Registration Day. The clerk, Cindy Bower, and representatives from her office spoke to numerous classes throughout the day and registered numerous students to vote in upcoming elections. As well, the clerk’s office also offered the students the opportunity …

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Other News in and around Taylor High School! Please be advised that Officer Chadwick will now be issuing tickets for any student caught with marijuana on school grounds. The fine is $100. Even though marijuana is legal in Michigan, it is NOT legal to possess on school grounds. Please make sure you inform your students. …

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