Henna artist visits studio art class
by SARA M
June 7, 2010
On May 5, 2010, Mrs. Lutton's Studio Art class had a special guest come in to teach them about different cultures and art. Her name was Hiral. Hiral gave the class a presentation on... Read More
Band and orchestra come together
by SOPHIA M
June 3, 2010
This year, on May 27th, the 7th Grade Dexter Band and Orchestra came together to perform at Mill Creek Middle School. The music directors of Dexter decided to do this so that the young musicians could... Read More
Cedar Point trip planned
by MEGHAN L
June 2, 2010
On Tuesday, June 15th, eligible students from Mill Creek Middle School will have the opportunity to go to Cedar Point, an amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio for an end of the year trip. They will be taking Blue Lakes charter buses to Cedar Point and back. Read More
Eyeglass drive brings sight
by NICOLE J
June 2, 2010
Mrs. Snider and Mrs. Kemp’s anchor classes won the eyeglasses drive that was held May 3 to May 14 at Mill Creek by bringing in the most eyeglasses. Mrs. Kemp’s class brought in... Read More
Choir goes to state festival
By LILLY T
May 31, 2010
On Thursday, May 13, the Mill Creek Choir went to Jackson Community College for the Michigan State Vocal Music Association's State Choral Festival. Read More
Dexter the Dog arrives next year
by KATHERINE M.
May 31, 2010
Ms. Bronson, Mill Creek principal, is getting a dog for Mill Creek next year. His name is Dexter. He is... Read More
Bus run changes still being planned
by STEPHANIE M
May 31, 2010
On Monday, May 10, The Board of Education authorized the administration to continue planning the Draft Plan for bus run changes for Dexter schools. Read More
Ludington exchanges students with Mill Creek
by ZOE W
May 31, 2010
In March, the students of Mill Creek and Ludington Magnet School came together for the Ludington Exchange. Students from Ludington visited Mill Creek, then Dexter students visited Ludington. The Ludington Exchange was meant... Read More
8th graders take trip to D.C.
by ANDREA S
May 31, 2010
On April 26th, the 8th graders left on buses on the way to Washington D.C. The 8th grade class has taken this trip... Read More
President Obama speaks at U of M graduation
by VALERIE B
May 31, 2010
On May 1, 2010, President Obama had arrived to the University of Michigan to deliver the spring 2010 commencement. While he was there... Read More
Circus comes to Mill Creek
by CASEY H
May 31, 2010
On May 7th, Mill Creek students had a circus-themed dance in the landing. This was their 4th quarter dance which... Read More
Oil spills into Gulf of Mexico
by COURTNEY H
May 31, 2010
A oil pipe leakage in the Gulf of Mexico is now more serious than ever before. On April 20, deep-water Horizon broke an oil pipe and now more than 210,000 gallons per day are draining into the Gulf of Mexico. Read More
DHS Prom 2010
by MADDIE S.
May 31, 2010
On Saturday, May 1, at 8:00 p.m., the Dexter juniors and seniors had their prom at the Dexter High School. The Prom Committee... Read More
The Foundation House begins
by JULIE S
April 15, 2010
This upcoming fall, there will be a new pilot program at the Dexter High School for some freshman called the Foundation House, also known as “the freshman house”. This program will be Read More
"Smart" boards coming to Dexter Schools
by GRACE K
April 15, 2010
At the end of the 2010 school year, Mill Creek is getting ENO boards in all classrooms. “Right when the students get out of school we will be getting the ENO boards,” says Ms. Bronson, Mill Creek principal. Read More
Chile's earthquake kills
by CARISSA M
March 28, 2010
On February 27, 2010 an earthquake of a magnitude of 8.8 struck the lower coast of Chile causing destruction and debris everywhere. The shudder was felt as far away as... Read More
MAMSE conference comes to Mill Creek
by VON H
March 24, 2010
On Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5, the Mill Creek junior advisors (JAs) were teaching middle school teachers from around the state at the MAMSE conference. The JA’s were teaching... Read More
Dairy Queen and A&W open for Spring
by KELSEY H
March 24, 2010
For most people, spring means flowers, rain, and warm weather, but for people in Dexter, spring means so much more. Everyone in Dexter knows that when spring comes, so does the re-opening of Dairy Queen and A&W. Read More
Killer whale attacks trainer
by KYLE K
March 24, 2010
On February, 24 2010, Sea World's trainer Dawn Brancheau died after being attacked by a killer whale named Tilikum. Tilikum bit Dawn's pony tail and pulled her into the water. Read More
Dance Marathon raises funds
by SHELBY P
March 20, 2010
Dance Marathon took place on March 12, 2010 at Mill Creek. Planned by CS&L, Dance Marathon donated pledge money from dancing and games to Mott’s and Beaumont's children's hospitals... Read More
Soul Silver and Heart Gold to be released
by KEVREN G
January 25, 2010
Everyone knows Pokemon, if you played it as a kid with the cheap thin sliced cardboard cards with a character on them. Pokemon is releasing two new games for the Game Boy console. Read More
Mill Creek spirit week
by BECKY V
January 5, 2010
Mill Creek spirit week is a week of school spirit. Community Service and Leadership planned spirit week in hopes to raise money for the penny wars. They were raising money by Read More
MC students visit Timber Wolf Lake
by EMMAH B
November 23, 2009
On October 16-18, 2009, 7th and 8th grade students from Mill Creek Middle School took a four hour bus ride to Timber Wolf Lake in the northern part of Michigan for a retreat with their church group Read More
The Harbour to reopen soon
DIMITRIOS P November 13, 2009
Oh no! The school store is closing! No, not really. The students are just getting ready for next quarter. Most of students in first quarter's class said that the quarter went well. The store was open Read More
New technology arrives
by BRIAN D
November 12, 2009
Last year the Dexter community passed a bond for 46 million dollars, for all the Dexter schools. A lot of this money went to new technology, such as the entire USB system. As we all know Read More
Back to the past
by JORGE M
November 9, 2009
The following and last week of October every class was normal, except Mr. McMurray's. Behind his door all you could see was a large brown piece of paper blocking most of the entrance. Read More
Camp bonds 7th grade
by JENNA L
November 4, 2009
This past September all incoming seventh graders went to The YMCA Storer Camp. The seventh graders go to the camp for one week, and they stay overnight! The seventh graders go to camp to learn Read More
Yummy in my tummy with Grand Traverse Pie Company
by KATELYN W
November 4, 2009
8th grade students at the Mill Creek Middle School, were handed a sheet of paper containing information about a fundraiser for the Washington D.C. trip. The Grand Traverse Pie Company fundraiser Read More
First dance gets mixed reviews
by JASMYN P
November 3, 2009
Dances, are they social events or a hang out? On Friday, October 23, 2009, Mill Creek Middle School had their first dance. The majority of the students Read More
by SARA M
June 7, 2010
On May 5, 2010, Mrs. Lutton's Studio Art class had a special guest come in to teach them about different cultures and art. Her name was Hiral. Hiral gave the class a presentation on... Read More
Band and orchestra come together
by SOPHIA M
June 3, 2010
This year, on May 27th, the 7th Grade Dexter Band and Orchestra came together to perform at Mill Creek Middle School. The music directors of Dexter decided to do this so that the young musicians could... Read More
Cedar Point trip planned
by MEGHAN L
June 2, 2010
On Tuesday, June 15th, eligible students from Mill Creek Middle School will have the opportunity to go to Cedar Point, an amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio for an end of the year trip. They will be taking Blue Lakes charter buses to Cedar Point and back. Read More
Eyeglass drive brings sight
by NICOLE J
June 2, 2010
Mrs. Snider and Mrs. Kemp’s anchor classes won the eyeglasses drive that was held May 3 to May 14 at Mill Creek by bringing in the most eyeglasses. Mrs. Kemp’s class brought in... Read More
Choir goes to state festival
By LILLY T
May 31, 2010
On Thursday, May 13, the Mill Creek Choir went to Jackson Community College for the Michigan State Vocal Music Association's State Choral Festival. Read More
Dexter the Dog arrives next year
by KATHERINE M.
May 31, 2010
Ms. Bronson, Mill Creek principal, is getting a dog for Mill Creek next year. His name is Dexter. He is... Read More
Bus run changes still being planned
by STEPHANIE M
May 31, 2010
On Monday, May 10, The Board of Education authorized the administration to continue planning the Draft Plan for bus run changes for Dexter schools. Read More
Ludington exchanges students with Mill Creek
by ZOE W
May 31, 2010
In March, the students of Mill Creek and Ludington Magnet School came together for the Ludington Exchange. Students from Ludington visited Mill Creek, then Dexter students visited Ludington. The Ludington Exchange was meant... Read More
8th graders take trip to D.C.
by ANDREA S
May 31, 2010
On April 26th, the 8th graders left on buses on the way to Washington D.C. The 8th grade class has taken this trip... Read More
President Obama speaks at U of M graduation
by VALERIE B
May 31, 2010
On May 1, 2010, President Obama had arrived to the University of Michigan to deliver the spring 2010 commencement. While he was there... Read More
Circus comes to Mill Creek
by CASEY H
May 31, 2010
On May 7th, Mill Creek students had a circus-themed dance in the landing. This was their 4th quarter dance which... Read More
Oil spills into Gulf of Mexico
by COURTNEY H
May 31, 2010
A oil pipe leakage in the Gulf of Mexico is now more serious than ever before. On April 20, deep-water Horizon broke an oil pipe and now more than 210,000 gallons per day are draining into the Gulf of Mexico. Read More
DHS Prom 2010
by MADDIE S.
May 31, 2010
On Saturday, May 1, at 8:00 p.m., the Dexter juniors and seniors had their prom at the Dexter High School. The Prom Committee... Read More
The Foundation House begins
by JULIE S
April 15, 2010
This upcoming fall, there will be a new pilot program at the Dexter High School for some freshman called the Foundation House, also known as “the freshman house”. This program will be Read More
"Smart" boards coming to Dexter Schools
by GRACE K
April 15, 2010
At the end of the 2010 school year, Mill Creek is getting ENO boards in all classrooms. “Right when the students get out of school we will be getting the ENO boards,” says Ms. Bronson, Mill Creek principal. Read More
Chile's earthquake kills
by CARISSA M
March 28, 2010
On February 27, 2010 an earthquake of a magnitude of 8.8 struck the lower coast of Chile causing destruction and debris everywhere. The shudder was felt as far away as... Read More
MAMSE conference comes to Mill Creek
by VON H
March 24, 2010
On Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5, the Mill Creek junior advisors (JAs) were teaching middle school teachers from around the state at the MAMSE conference. The JA’s were teaching... Read More
Dairy Queen and A&W open for Spring
by KELSEY H
March 24, 2010
For most people, spring means flowers, rain, and warm weather, but for people in Dexter, spring means so much more. Everyone in Dexter knows that when spring comes, so does the re-opening of Dairy Queen and A&W. Read More
Killer whale attacks trainer
by KYLE K
March 24, 2010
On February, 24 2010, Sea World's trainer Dawn Brancheau died after being attacked by a killer whale named Tilikum. Tilikum bit Dawn's pony tail and pulled her into the water. Read More
Dance Marathon raises funds
by SHELBY P
March 20, 2010
Dance Marathon took place on March 12, 2010 at Mill Creek. Planned by CS&L, Dance Marathon donated pledge money from dancing and games to Mott’s and Beaumont's children's hospitals... Read More
Soul Silver and Heart Gold to be released
by KEVREN G
January 25, 2010
Everyone knows Pokemon, if you played it as a kid with the cheap thin sliced cardboard cards with a character on them. Pokemon is releasing two new games for the Game Boy console. Read More
Mill Creek spirit week
by BECKY V
January 5, 2010
Mill Creek spirit week is a week of school spirit. Community Service and Leadership planned spirit week in hopes to raise money for the penny wars. They were raising money by Read More
MC students visit Timber Wolf Lake
by EMMAH B
November 23, 2009
On October 16-18, 2009, 7th and 8th grade students from Mill Creek Middle School took a four hour bus ride to Timber Wolf Lake in the northern part of Michigan for a retreat with their church group Read More
The Harbour to reopen soon
DIMITRIOS P November 13, 2009
Oh no! The school store is closing! No, not really. The students are just getting ready for next quarter. Most of students in first quarter's class said that the quarter went well. The store was open Read More
New technology arrives
by BRIAN D
November 12, 2009
Last year the Dexter community passed a bond for 46 million dollars, for all the Dexter schools. A lot of this money went to new technology, such as the entire USB system. As we all know Read More
Back to the past
by JORGE M
November 9, 2009
The following and last week of October every class was normal, except Mr. McMurray's. Behind his door all you could see was a large brown piece of paper blocking most of the entrance. Read More
Camp bonds 7th grade
by JENNA L
November 4, 2009
This past September all incoming seventh graders went to The YMCA Storer Camp. The seventh graders go to the camp for one week, and they stay overnight! The seventh graders go to camp to learn Read More
Yummy in my tummy with Grand Traverse Pie Company
by KATELYN W
November 4, 2009
8th grade students at the Mill Creek Middle School, were handed a sheet of paper containing information about a fundraiser for the Washington D.C. trip. The Grand Traverse Pie Company fundraiser Read More
First dance gets mixed reviews
by JASMYN P
November 3, 2009
Dances, are they social events or a hang out? On Friday, October 23, 2009, Mill Creek Middle School had their first dance. The majority of the students Read More
