Sturgis schools approve contract

Members of the Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education Monday approved a three-year contract with the Sturgis Educational Association.

The contract includes half a percent salary increase for the first year, and “wage openers” for the second and third years, according to Vicki Watson, director of finance.

In a related matter, assistant superintendent Julie Evans said the calendar has been laid out for either the existing trimesters or semesters if that change is approved in the future. The contract also has stronger layoff and recall language as dictated by the state.

The hourly rate for teachers beyond their salary will be $25 per hour, up from $22.50. As of February, the general fund year-to-date revenue is more than $13.5 million and expenses are at $17.7 million.

Reeves named to all-state

Three Rivers High School junior Teagan Reeves was announced Thursday as a member of the Associated Press all-state, Class B girls basketball first-team.

Reeves, who has verbally committed to playing basketball and volleyball at Western Michigan University, averaged 21.3 points in the 2012-13 season. Her presence played a major role in the Wildcats’ 22-2 season record, Wolverine Conference championship and a district title.

Reeves, who became Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball all-time points leader in 2012-13, was one of just 12 members of the Class B all-state first team.

Mendon receives state accolades

The Mendon High School girls basketball team received state accolades earlier this week.

Leasa Griffith was named Class D coach of the year by the Michigan Associated Press. Griffith oversaw a squad that finished 19-2, with its only losses coming to Niles Brandywine and Athens, a pair of state-ranked teams still in the playoffs.

In addition, junior Brooke Howard was named a member of the AP’s all-state first team. Howard, who scored her 1,000th high school career point in the 2012-13 season, is a 5-foot-10 guard.

Playoffs for basketball

The last basketball team in St. Joseph County still in the state playoffs was defeated Wednesday.

The White Pigeon boys basketball squad was stopped by Schoolcraft, 73-44, in a regional final at Constantine High School.

The Chiefs finish the season 15 and 9, while Schoolcraft advances with a 23 and 2 record

Nominations for award

Glen Oaks Community College Current has announced former students, staff and community members are invited to nominate a full-time faculty member for the E. J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence award for 2013.

The award is presented annually to an outstanding faculty member who exemplifies high professional standards, demonstrates excellence in teaching and whose position as a faculty member reflects on the value of education to his or her students and the quality of education.

Nominees for the award may be entered through an online form at glenoaks.edu until 4 p.m. March 29. The recipient will be named in April.

White Pigeon boys basketball in playoffs

The White Pigeon boys basketball squad is the only remaining St. Joe County team in the boys state high school playoffs, as the Chiefs topped Bridgman in Class C regional play Monday, 41 to 33, in Constantine.

The win sets up a regional final rematch from 2011 Wednesday against Schoolcraft. The Eagles topped Bloomingdale in the regional nightcap Monday to take a 22-2 record into the 7 o’clock contest at Constantine. White Pigeon sports a 15-8 record and hopes to avenge its loss in the regional championship game two years ago.

In Class B action Monday, Sturgis came up a point short against undefeated Stevensville-Lakeshore, 37-36, in a contest in Marshall.

The Trojans were led by Chance Stewart, who had 30 points and 20 rebounds. Sturgis finishes its season 14-9 while Lakeshore improves to 23-0.

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