Belding High News Today

Early in their college career at Michigan State University, Ashley Thoms can recall a key moment that helped to shape a career path, albeit amid a stream of tears while conversing with an adviser. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my future, I was freaking out,” Thoms recalled. “My adviser, she would make me feel so calm, happy and assured of myself and my future. I want to give people that feeling. I want people to be able to talk to me, to leave and feel like they have a plan, th...

After the surprise, Scholtens said, “That makes me feel very honored. Yeah, it’s nice. I’ve enjoyed this career tremendously and to be recognized feels good.”

The band is raising funds to support students on the trip, with a goal of $100,000. Anyone interested in donating can visit beldingbands.org.

Back to school season happens a bit earlier for some students involved in extracurricular activities working to prepare for their season as summer wraps up.

The hospital has been awarding scholarship for more than 20 years.

Belding is the only district in Michigan that requires students to take a mental health class to graduate high school.