Wedgwood Science

As we prepare for the 2026/2027 school year, Northwest Community Schools is sharing updated expectations for student cell phones and wireless communication devices.

These expectations align with Michigan’s new statewide requirements and are designed to help reduce distractions, support student learning, and create focused learning environments.

We appreciate the partnership of our students, families, and staff as we work together to support a positive and engaging school experience.

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One more sleep! The wild rumpus starts at 9 am tomorrow! It’s Birds, Blooms & Butterflies time!

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ON THIS DAY: Thirty-five years ago, the World Wide Web made its public debut as a means of accessing webpages over the Internet. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/MRgD1d

🍉 Here’s a look at the compounds behind watermelon colour and aroma, as well as the chemical cause of exploding watermelons in China in 2011: https://www.compoundchem.com/2015/06/09/watermelon/

🍉 Thank you Compound Interest for the infographic!

🍉 Did anyone attempt to grow a melon (any type) in their garden this summer?

Jackson College will open its astronomical observatory Thursday, Aug. 27, for a free public viewing of a partial lunar eclipse from sunset until 1 a.m.

A new analysis in Science of more than 116,000 bird songs has revealed that the astonishing variety of passerine birdsong is built from just eight basic acoustic motifs, like trills, whistles, and harmonic notes.

The findings also reveal that local environments greatly shape how birds communicate around the world.

Learn more: https://scim.ag/4hqSzAa