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Summary: In recent news features, Flint Community Schools demonstrated our commitment to revitalizing the district and the community by showcasing their efforts under the theme of the "R4s": RE-ENERGIZING THE PRIDE, RENOVATING THE PLANS, REBUILDING THE POSSIBILITIES, and REPURPOSING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. The stories highlighted key initiatives such as infrastructure improvements, enhanced academic programs, and increased community partnerships to provide students with a supportive, forward-thinking environment. The articles emphasized how these actions are laying the groundwork for long-term success, drawing strength from the resilience of Flint's past challenges while focusing on new opportunities for growth and transformation.
These stories illustrate the district's unwavering determination to uplift Flint's educational and social landscape, ensuring a bright future for all scholars.
Education Beat: Ratification, relief, reflection follow Flint Schools teacher union settlement
By Harold C. Ford
Posted on Apr 4, 2024
Education Beat: Flint Schools start 2024 with new board president, two new rules for students, remodeled website
By Harold C. Ford
Posted on Jan 13, 2024
Photos: Flint Schools, family, friends celebrate this year’s 2024 graduates
by Joshua Johnson
June 5, 2024
Mott Foundation grants $5 million to support renovations at Flint education center
by Flint Beat
May 9, 2024
New agreement to restore Flint teachers’ salaries with level of experience
by Emilly Davis
April 11, 2024
Flint Community Schools event brings books, food, and poetry to students
by Michael Indriolo
March 7, 2024
Looks inside of Potter Elementary, Flint schools' latest $11M renovations
By Jake May
Published: Sep. 26, 2024, 11:00 a.m.
MLive Flint: View this Flint school’s latest $11M renovation, upgraded environment
By Fuad Shalhout
Published: Sep. 26, 2024, 11:00 a.m.
MLive Flint: Flint Community Schools are in the running to receive football stadium makeover
By Fuad Shalhout
Updated: Sep. 20, 2024, 11:22 p.m. Published: Sep. 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
MLive Michigan: Flint wins OT thriller over Burton Bentley, nabs first victory since 2022
By Jake May
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024, 8:31 a.m. Published: Aug. 31, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
Flint Community Schools Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony
By Julian Leshay Guadalupe
June 4, 2024
‘Go get it.’ Flint celebrates largest graduating class in four years
By Dylan Goetz
Published: Jun. 05, 2024, 11:30 a.m.Updated: Jun. 06, 2024, 11:14 a.m.|Published: Jun. 05, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Flint Community Schools’ 2024 Commencement Celebration
By: Dylan Goetz | MLive Photos: Julian Leshay Guadalupe | MLive
June 7, 2024
Flint prom 2024
By Jake May
May 18, 2024
Flint shows off incredible fashion ahead of 2024 prom at Sloan Museum of Discovery
By Jake May
Updated: May. 20, 2024, 8:45 a.m.|Published: May. 18, 2024, 10:34 p.m.
‘A Taste of Literacy’ event at Flint Farmer’s Market promotes reading for area students
By Dylan Goetz
Updated: Feb. 13, 2024, 2:06 p.m.|Published: Feb. 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Flint Community Schools holding community outreach event in August
By Courtney Bennett, Mid-Michigan Now
Thu, August 15th 2024 at 4:11 PM
One-on-one with Flint Community Schools Superintendent Kevelin Jones
by Courtney Bennett, Mid-Michigan Now
Thu, August 15th 2024 at 8:14 PM
Flint Community Schools welcome students back for first day
by Mid-Michigan NOW
by Mid-Michigan NOW Wed, August 7th 2024 at 10:01 AM Updated Wed, August 7th 2024 at 11:58 PM
Federal Clean School Bus Program funds 10 electric buses for Flint Community Schools
By: David Sackrider
Jan 11, 2024 Updated Jan 29, 2024
Flint schools to receive grant funding for 10 electric school buses
By Emily Keinath
Published: Jan. 22, 2024 at 1:09 PM EST