Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The student, who was diagnosed with viral meningitis, has not yet returned to New Haven High School.
A New Haven High School student diagnosed with viral meningitis just days before Thanksgiving is expected to make a full recovery. The student reportedly became ill at school Nov. 19 and was taken to a nearby hospital where doctors initially diagnosed a non-contagious form of bacterial meningitis, according to a letter sent home to parents Nov. 20. New Haven Superintendent Keith Wunderlich said the diagnosis was later changed to viral meningitis, a much less severe form. While there is no specific treatment for viral meningitis, most patients completely recover on their own within seven to 10 days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wunderlich said the student is expected to make a full recovery, but had not …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The condition of the student is unknown at this time, but New Haven High School administrators report the form of meningitis is not contagious.
A New Haven High School student has been diagnosed with a non-contagious form of bacterial meningitis, according to a letter sent home to parents Tuesday. The student reportedly became ill at school Monday and was taken to a nearby hospital where it was later determined he or she was suffering from meningitis. New Haven High Principal Carl Wagner wrote in his letter to parents that he and other administrators "have been in constant contact with the (Macomb County) Health Department to make sure we are responding correctly for health and safety of our students and staff." While the health department has not given the high school any additional recommendations beyond universal precautions, Wagner said the school will be thoroughly cleaned …
Sunday, September 9, 2012
The high school made Adequate Yearly Progress and is off the priority school list, according to the district and state.
The Michigan Department of Education has congratulated New Haven High School for substantial academic improvement, the district recently announced. "It was no surprise to us that your students' academic achievement improved. We've been impressed with the level of commitment your staff, students, and parents have demonstrated this past school year to help all of your students become career- and college-ready and, therefore, improve their opportunity to be successful in life," according to an Aug. 27 letter from the state. The letter from Noel Cole, supervisor of Coordinated School Health and Safety Programs and Bob Higgins, project manager of Safe and Supportive Schools Grant, is addressed to New Haven Community Schools Superintendent …
