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Northeastern middle, high school students attending virtually for 2 weeks

Because of multiple COVID-19 positive students, specifically from the same classrooms, Northeastern Middle School and High School will operate virtually from Oct. 29 through Nov. 11, returning on Nov. 12. Northeastern families who are directly impacted by the ill students have been contacted by Wayne County Health Department. The switch to virtual learning was announced […]

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Northeastern School Board Candidates

Western Wayne News is contacting local candidates seeking election this fall in contested races to request they answer a questionnaire (all candidates for the same office receive the same questions). They were asked the following questions: 1. Please define the role of a school board member, from your perspective. 2. How do you feel your […]

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Northeastern hires superintendent, 2 principals

By Rachel Sheeley The Northeastern Wayne school board hired a new superintendent, a high school principal and a middle school principal at its Wednesday night meeting. Dr. Matthew Hicks, who has served as Northeastern High School principal since fall 2018, is the new superintendent. He replaces Dr. Laura Blessing, who will leave the corporation July […]