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Battle of the Books, an annual reading competition that’s sponsored by the Baldwin Public Library for fourth and fifth graders throughout Birmingham Public Schools, challenges students to read six selected books and compete in team-based trivia contests. The friendly competition aims to foster a love of reading while encouraging students to explore literature beyond their comfort zones.

Ava Pruden, a 16-year-old competitive swimmer from Seaholm High School, has been named to the USA Deaflympics Team, set to compete in Tokyo this November. Pruden’s selection marks a remarkable achievement in a journey that began when she was diagnosed with hearing loss as an infant.

Students from Berkshire Middle School showcased their professional prowess at the Michigan Regional Amazing Shake competition recently by demonstrating poise, character and networking skills that left school officials beaming with pride.

Groves High School made waves during the midwinter break, clinching the runner-up spot at the prestigious Green and Gold debate tournament at Glenbrook North High School.

Groves High School recently celebrate the opening of its newly renovated sensory room during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 27. The new space is aimed at enhancing student wellness and learning.

Seaholm's Grace Johnson-Sears and Ella Gifford have been honored as recipients of the 2025 Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Awards, a yearly accolade given by the  MHSAA to high school seniors.

Groves High School star basketball player Josh Gibson discusses setting the school's all-time scoring record. 

Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character, recently announced that Seaholm High School and West Maple Elementary were designated as state-level Schools of Character for 2025.

Seaholm High School was prominently represented when the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced the finalists for the 2024-2025 Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Awards. Of the 120 student athletes listed, a half dozen of them were Maples – more than any other school in the state.