New to CCS
Staff and teachers new to Clarkston Community Schools gather at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Aug. 15. Photo: Kelly Allen/Clarkston Community Schools
Band on the Run
Help support Clarkston Community Schools music programs by participating in the Band on the Run 5K walk/run on Sept. 10 at Clarkston High School.The race starts at 9 a.m., with registration at 8 a.m., with prizes for top winners. Participants will also get a free T-shirt and medal.Registration fee is $45.To register, visit tinyurl.com/4nvwz6ew.For more […]
Mountaineers, retreat
Many Everest students attended this summer’s ECYD (Encounters, Convictions, Your Decisions) camp for girls at Subiaco Retreat House last month in Oxford. The 43 campers and 12 team leaders participated in daily activities, including mass, a gospel reflection, sports, and team activities. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli
CCS Board looking to fill vacancy
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor At the July 10 Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting, Kelli Horst announced she would be resigning from the CCS Board of Education, effective Aug. 10, after serving as the board’s president.Greg Need was appointed the new board president at the July 10 meeting and Horst said she would […]
2024 Commencement
Save the date!The 2024 Clarkston High School Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Pine Knob Music Theater on Monday, June 3.
Wolves preparing for 2023 marching band season
Low brass and trumpet players rehearse drill and music during camp. See more photos in this week’s print edition. Photo: Matt Mackinder
School’s in session
The Goddard School owner Heidi Marini cuts the ceremonial ribbon Aug. 9 for the new school in town, located at 6440 Citation Drive. Photo: John Ransom/Winship Studio
Madrigals at Pine Knob
The Clarkston High School Madrigals are set to shine at Pine Knob, opening for the Foreigner concert on Aug. 30. These talented performers earned this opportunity by winning a contest hosted by WMOC with their rendition of ELO’s “Mr. Blue Sky.”The group will perform not only “Mr. Blue Sky” but also Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” on […]
Check for CAYA
Agents from Real Estate One and Max Broock presented a check to Clarkston Area Youth Assistance on Aug. 2 at their downtown Clarkston office in the amount of $400. At left is Tricia Delude from REO and at right is Jackie Fromm from CAYA. Money was raised at REO’s Euchre Night on July 21 that […]
Everest teachers recognized by archdiocese
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor Each year, the Archdiocese of Detroit’s Office of Catholic Schools offers an opportunity for its teachers to be recognized for their consistent efforts, touching the hearts, souls, and minds of students.One elementary/middle school teacher and one secondary teacher may be nominated.This year, Archdiocese of Detroit Excellence in Teaching Award recipients […]