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Latest updates from Countryside, Berrien County, and the State on the status and roadmap to school reopening. Determinations and statewide recommendations may change abruptly; continue to check back for current updates.
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Published July 20, 2020

Mr. Rigoni Named Agriculture Educator of the Year!

During National Agriculture Week, March 22-28, Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) announced Steve Rigoni of Countryside Academy in Benton Harbor as its educator of the year.
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Published March 27, 2020

Child Care for Essential Workers

Executive Order 2020-16 calls upon Michigan’s ISDs to coordinate community efforts to support child care needs for essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Berrien RESA, Lewis Cass ISD and Van Buren ISD are answering the call and have developed a plan in collaboration with Southwest Child Care Resources and United Way of Southwest Michigan, and in special partnership with the YMCA of Michiana.
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Published March 24, 2020

Welcome Our First Litter of Pigs

Both of Countryside's Mama Pigs, Brownie and S'more, gave birth to a total of 19 beautiful baby pigs. The Herald Palladium was on site to see the first to arrive.
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Published February 6, 2020

Countryside Covid-19 Updates, Resources, & Notifications

Countryside will be updating announcements and resources for families here. Read Full Story for the latest updates, or scroll down to the news section to find it there.
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Published March 27, 2020

Countryside to Provide Breakfast and Lunch to Those Under 18 During Closure

Countryside Academy will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students 18 years old and younger once a week. First Student and JA Food Service are working with Countryside to provide these meals. Meals will consist of 7 days of nonperishable, “grab and go meals” as supplies last.
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Published March 16, 2020