Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Michigan and nationwide, has awarded 38 residents with scholarships as part of its Education Success Program. One of the winners this year is Clarkston’s Keira Moore, a recent 2023 graduate and Teacher Cadet. Recipients will receive up to $10,000 a year to cover education […]
Dear Clarkston Community, It’s hard to believe the school year is done. I’m not sure if it’s my age, but I feel like the years keep moving faster. While there were some challenges along the way, I believe it was a fantastic year filled with student and staff success. I genuinely hope you feel the […]
Independence Elementary fifth graders celebrate one of their last days as elementary students June 7 at Independence Oaks before moving to Sashabaw Middle School in August. Photo: Matt Mackinder
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Independence Township — It’s said that every dog has its day, and for four Clarkston Community Schools therapy dogs, that day was last Friday at Sashabaw Middle School. Ashli Domsic, a math teacher at SMS, decided to do her first academic service learning/project-based learning project with her students. The […]
PEO Chapter AW in Clarkston has announced Brittany Vidaurri as a recipient of a 2023 PEO Star Scholarship Award. Vidaurri, a recent 2023 Clarkston High School graduate, received a $2,500 scholarship. She will be attending Hawaii Pacific University where she’ll be studying Elementary Education. PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is a philanthropic organization with a local […]
Benjamin Neideck, Clarkston High School Class of 2019, has graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Music Education. He is the son of Lynn Neideck and Ralph Mitchell. *** Kelly Cousino, 2018 Clarkston High School graduate, has graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati with a degree […]
By Joette Kunse Special to the Clarkston News Alexander Sennabaum, eighth and ninth grade teacher at Clarkston Junior High School, has been awarded the Michigan American History Teacher of the Year by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Sennabaum, who was presented the award on April 22, has been teaching in […]
Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, is offering a place for students to study for finals. Times are June 6 (2:30-5:30 p.m.), June 7 (2:30-7 p.m., pizza and open gym 4-6 p.m.), June 8 (10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch and open gym 1-2 p.m.). Coffee shop open each day (free), snacks provided, and tables, chairs […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Independence Township – The Clarkston High School Class of 2023 completed its requirements May 23 by walking across the stage at Pine Knob Music Theatre as part of the annual Commencement ceremony. There were laughs, tears, back flips, waves to family and friends, hugs, and congratulatory chants from the […]