Throughout the month of October, Camp Ohiyesa in Holly was taken over by sixth-graders from Sashabaw Middle School. The students were seperated into five groups, each attending the camp at separate times starting Oct. 5. The annual program has students staying at camp for three days and two nights. The camp features a variety of […]
When Sarah Pierz of Clarkston recently traveled to Washington D.C. she didn’t know what challenges she would be facing; but she knew she would be working together with some of brightest young minds in her age group. Pierz, 14, is the daughter of Michael and Kathleen Pierz. She was one of 40 finalists in the […]
Over 40 girls from across Michigan, including eight from Clarkston, will participate in the second annual American Girl Fashion Show Nov. 19 and 20. The show is based on the popular children’s book and doll series about young girls growing up in different periods of American history. Participants are in costumes from the various eras […]
Arguably, the most noticeable and primary change by Clarkston School’s recent redistricting was the redistribution of the student population. All other changes stem from the number of students at each school. In a report made to the board of education on Dec. 13, 2004, the primary reasons for redrawing school boundary lines within the district […]
Some events are so powerful that everyone remembers what they were doing when the moment came. One of those events is the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. The Clarkston Village Players are taking a dramatic look at the events of that fateful day in ‘Defying Gravity,? written by Jane Anderson and presented by special arrangement […]
The 19th Annual Business and Community EXPO for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is Nov. 3 in the Clarkston High School Cafeteria. ‘Business fuels the local economic engine,? said Ron Davis, EXPO Chairperson. ‘The EXPO is our chamber’s signature networking event. The evening is dedicated to doing business better.? Penny Shanks, chamber executive director, […]
Concerned about the safety of their children, a group of parents recently addressed the Clarkston School Board about changing the location of an area school bus stop. Several parents took turns speaking at the Oct. 10 school board meeting. The board could not rule on the matter at the meeting because the decision must be […]
Yet another major step towards the construction of a new senior center in Independence Township has been taken. The Clarkston News has confirmed with Township Supervisior Dave Wagner and Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts that a deal was reached between Clarkston Schools and Independence Township regarding the land on which the new senior center is to […]
Despite support from members of the education community, concerns are still being raised regarding the petition drive started by the K-16 Coalition for Michigan’s Future. If put into action, the proposal would increase the annual state funding for schools to equal the rate of inflation. In addition, the proposal would adjust the funding calculation for […]
Some subjects can really be a headache for students. Even the most devoted need help sometimes, and at those times they can turn to The Tutoring Club for extra help. Clarkston residents Ken and Becky Ermer opened a branch of the California-based franchise on Sashabaw Road in August, just one month after moving to the […]