Vincent G. Parks Alternative Education Center Debuts This Fall in Ecorse

Ecorse Public Schools has renamed its alternative high school after a former employee. The former Hope Alternative Academy is now the Vincent G. Parks Alternative Education Center. The Ecorse Public Schools Board of Education approved the renaming of the alternative academy to honor longtime district employee and alumnus Vincent G. Parks. A dedication ceremony was held in August. Parks served in various capacities during his tenure at Ecorse Public Schools and retired from the district within the last decade. He passed away in 2018. The newly renamed education center will continue the district...