Clintondale Community Schools hopes to have new leader in place before students return to school

Clintondale Community Schools will refund all purchased prom tickets after determining it cannot reschedule the event while an investigation into a potential safety threat remains active.

Graduation ceremonies at Clintondale High School will proceed as scheduled on Friday, with enhanced security measures in place, school officials announced, days after the district canceled prom due to a potential safety threat involving a possible firearm.

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Clintondale Community Schools is calling on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state health officials to issue guidelines to keep students and staff safe as the COVID delta variant spreads.

School districts across Michigan are preparing for students to return to the classroom after the pandemic forced many to attend school virtually.

The vision of a safe in-person learning environment for schools in Michigan varies depending on the school district.