This unique experience takes students out of the classroom and shows them what could be their first job after graduating high school

Cory Thomas Jr. won the MHSAA Wrestler individual state tournament, and Adam Polk Jr. finished third place.

Just a few years ago, thoughts of a new athletic field at Pontiac High School were just a pipe dream. The cash-strapped district didn’t have the money to make it happen, but on Friday, players took the field under the lights for the very first time.

PONTIAC, Mich. - Classes were canceled Friday at Pontiac High School after a former student was shot Thursday. The school was placed on lockdown Thursday as students started to learn about the shooting. The homecoming football game at Farmington High School was canceled Friday evening. The Farmington district said the Oakland County Sheriff's Office advised Pontiac that the game should be canceled. The Pontiac district said it's standard to cancel sporting events when school is closed.

PONTIAC, Mich. - Pontiac High School is closed Friday due to a shooting that occurred Thursday in a Pontiac neighborhood, according to a statement from Superintendent Kelley Williams. Pontiac officials are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old in Pontiac on Thursday in a neighborhood. He is a former Pontiac High School student. The high school will reopen on Monday, according to the statement. Counseling will be available at the school for students and staff.

PONTIAC, Mich. - Pontiac High School is closed today due to a shooting that occurred Thursday, according to a statement from Superintendent Kelley Williams. "Ensuring the safety of our students, staff and families is imperative at all times." Pontiac officials are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old in Pontiac Thursday, which has not been confirmed as connected to the closing of the high school. The high school will reopen on Monday, according to the statement. Counseling will be available at the school for students and staff affected by the incident.