Port Huron Schools Wants You To Nominate Your Favorite Teacher For Upcoming Award

Our teachers and educational staff deserve much recognition and praise for helping to teach and educate our children on a daily basis. Now the community can make their voice heard as they vote for their favorite teachers in the upcoming, 9th Annual 2023 Advocator, Innovator, and Educator of the Year Awards.

Parents, students, and fellow staff are encouraged to nominate someone they feel is deserving, and exhibits the best in our district’s mission actions. 

The winner will receive a one night stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Port Huron, $300 gift cards provided by Insurance Specialists Agency of Marysville, gift certificates from Port Huron Downtown Development Authority, as well as a $25 gift card from Fort Gratiot Meijer.

The deadline to vote is Friday, April 28. Teachers will be surprised in their classrooms May 8th. 

To nominate your favorite teacher, visit: phasd.us.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Meijer Recalls Premade Salads Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

If your idea of a perfect meal includes a premade salad from retailer Meijer, you may want to reconsider due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall is part of a broader Revolution Farms lettuce recall and includes the Fresh From Meijer premade salads. There are six known states that are recalling their product including: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. 

There are currently no known illnesses reported from any Meijer brand salad products included in this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems.  

Symptoms include: high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. 

If customers would like a refund they may make a request at the Meijer Customer Service desk at their nearest location. If you have ingested this product and show symptoms, visit your physician immediately. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Candle Pour Workshop With The Chandler At Port Huron Museums

If you’re anything like most people, you enjoy a good fragrance in your home. Whether it be from air fresheners, incense, or candles, a good smelling home is a must. 

Now you can learn how to make your own candles with your own unique scent to take home with you at the DIY Candle Pour Workshop with the Chandler, hosted by Port Huron Museums. 

The event will take place on Friday, April 28th, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Port Huron Museum’s Carnegie Museum located at 1115 6th Street, Port Huron.   

Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members, there will be a cash bar available as well. Extra candles can be purchased for an additional $20.

For more information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Teen Health Community Advisory Council Seeking New Members

If you are a member of the community and would like to have input on the future of St. Clair County Health Department’s (SCCHD) Teen Health program, then be sure to attend their upcoming Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting. 

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19th, from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Port Huron High School cafeteria located at, 2215 Court Street, Port Huron.

Sandy Mangan, Teen Health Nurse Practitioner/Supervisor says, “Participation in the Community Advisory Council allows members voices to be heard on the services we provide like ensuring quality healthcare, promoting healthy lifestyles and increasing wellness opportunities for St. Clair County.”

Members of the public aged 10 and up are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend in person you can join on ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82740590130?pwd=SXJZNWdRY3EwYnp6anhIMXp2SEszQT09

Meeting ID: 827 4059 0130/Passcode: 830793

For more information, call: (810) 987-1311.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sign Up For New Life Christian Academy’s Kindergarten Round-Up/Open House

There’s only a couple more months before school is out for the summer. It’s also the time to sign your child up for next school year at the New Life Christian Academy (NLCA) Kick Off to Kindergarten, Kindergarten Round-Up.

If you have a young child that will be five years old by Sept 1st., they are eligible to sign up for enrollment at NLCA. 

The kindergarten round-up will be held on Thursday, April 13th, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. by appointment only.

There will also be an open house on Sunday, April 30th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. for preschool – 12th grade students.

Families are encouraged to visit the school, meet teachers, view the curriculum and textbooks, and to  ask any questions they may have about the school or its staff.

For more information, call (810) 367-3770 ext. 100

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell