education

Lapeer High School Students Take 2nd Place In World Championship Robotics Competition

The Lapeer High School robotics team, Strike Zone, has earned the right to celebrate as they walk away with second place in the world from the 2023 FIRST Championship Competition in Houston, Texas. 

Strike Zone returned home to a hero’s welcome, complete with cheering from the community and a police escort from the City of Lapeer PD. 

The team brought home three blue banners along with winning the Daly Division at the competition. They finished as the runner-up alliance captain as well. 

The four day event is an annual STEM centered celebration hosted by FIRST that showcases the hard work students put in to make it to the world competition that featured thousands of teams from across the country. Students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors.  

Congratulations to the Lapeer High School Strike Zone team on their success!

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

East Shore Leadership Academy Now Accepting Enrollment

It’s that time again, to start enrolling students for next year’s school year. East Shore Leadership Academy is ready to give your child the best education and development possible as they accept enrollment for the 2023-24 school year.

East Shore Leadership Academy is a charter school that incorporates The Leader in Me practices, which helps students prepare for success in the 21st century.

They instill critical skills and characteristics which include trustworthiness, strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, goal setting, effective interpersonal skills, academic achievement and embracing diversity in a global market.

The goal is to “develop the whole child,” socially, emotionally, academically, and ethically to create the leaders of tomorrow. 

To enroll your child at East Shore Leadership Academy call: (810) 294-8040 or visit the school at 1403 7th Street, Port Huron.  

You can also visit the website to learn more, at: eastshoreleaders.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Local Organization And Mayor Pauline Repp To Honor Victims Of Crime This Week

Each day there are individuals who become victims of crime. Some lose their lives, and the lives of those that survive may be forever altered. 

This week of April 23 – 29 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and local organization, P.S. You’re My Hero, will be hosting an event to honor victims of crime.

On Wednesday, April 26th, beginning at 3 p.m., they will be gathering in the City of Port Huron at the St. Clair County Courthouse located at 201 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron.

The event will feature heartfelt words from Mayor Pauline Repp along with Victims’ Rights Supporters, followed by a walk to the St. Clair River to toss in flowers in honor of those who lost their lives due to violent crime. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SCCCMH Offers Autism Support Group

The month of April is Autism Awareness Month, and St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) is offering their autism support group to the Blue Water Area. 

Those caring for an individual with autism understand the challenges that come with it. Each individual case is unique and may vary in severity based upon where they fall on the spectrum. 

The Autism Support Group allows anyone in the community who cares for and supports a child or an adult with autism, including parents, grandparents, friends, caregivers and other support staff.  

Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month with meeting times at 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at (SCCCMH) Child and Family Services located at 2415 24th Street, Port Huron. The next meeting will take place on May 18th. 

For more information, visit their website at scccmh.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Students Partnering With Woodlands Developmental Center Can Make A Difference This Summer

With summer vacation on the way, students will be enjoying their time off, as well as looking for opportunities to volunteer their services to benefit their community. 

If you have a student who would be interested in helping to make a difference in the lives of other students with developmental disabilities, Woodlands Developmental Center is looking for students to participate in their Links summer program.

Students in grades 7th – 12th will be providing peer-to-peer support in helping to develop life skills and promoting socialization. 

There is a required training before participating which takes place June 20th, and 21st, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. All paperwork required must be completed by Friday, May 12th.

If you would like more details and information on the program, please contact Chelsey Hull at: (810) 455-4366 or email at: hull.chelsey@sccresa.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Fashioned: Created For Purpose Seminar Offers Faith Based Empowerment

For women looking to restore their outlook on life and find their purpose in the world, the Port Huron Assembly of God invites you to their upcoming event, Fashioned: Created for Purpose.

The one-day seminar, sponsored by Daughters of the King Ministries, will be held on Saturday, April 29th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Port Huron Assembly of God, located at 835 River Street, Port Huron. 

Special guest speaker, Prophetess Tonya Thomason, Co-Founder and Co-Pastor of Kingdom Empowerment Ministries, will be there to share her gifts and wisdom to help women find their identity and purpose as mothers, wives, and guidance on their spiritual journey. 

The event will feature coffee hour, worship service, and lunch as part of the program.

If you would like to attend, you can register at: porthuronassembly@gmail.com or call Jessica at (810) 982-8503. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell