The ABCs of elementary students? report cards may be a thing of the past this fall, as Clarkston Schools look to revamp its assessment system. ‘We are currently having these discussions relative to Kindergarten through fifth grade students, replacing A, B, C, D, and E ratings with a different, more specific focus on learning, and […]
Planning is underway for the eighth annual Angels’ Place Race, Saturday, May 16. The springtime race event will include a 10-kilometer run, 5-kilometer Bruce Clifton Run/Walk, and one-mile Family Fun Walk, all through downtown Clarkston. Start and finish lines are at St. Daniel Catholic Church. ‘I enjoy the ambiance of the route and St. Dan’s […]
Saturday was a day of celebration for Clarkston Wolfpack members and supporters. It was also a day of running and walking during the group’s first 50K Celebration run at Indian Springs. Nine runners completed the 50-kilometer, 31-mile trek, roughly three circuits through the park’s walk/run trail system ? Leanne Cooper, Phil Custodio, Dave Deering, Lisa […]
For Jacob Traschenko Pochmara of Clarkston, a visit to the Michigan Renaissance Fair was an inspiration. ‘I saw the knights and I thought, ‘I want to do that,?? said Pochmara, 14. The Clarkston Junior High School student stuck with it, and has been studying fencing for the past eight years. He placed in the top […]
The school board was split on personnel changes at the Feb. 23 meeting. At issue was a salary increase for John Lucido, executive director of human resources, from $97,400 to $104,847.84, as well as Lori Banaszak, technology integration specialist, from $41,317.50 to $51,371. “I’m a little concerned about these positions put on here as an […]
It’s almost spring, which means it’s time to start planning the fifth annual Veterans Celebration at Independence Fest at Clintonwood Park. I’m on the planning committee for the annual Fourth of July event. The celebration is a chance to recognize veterans for their service, and see some of the memorabilia they brought back from overseas. […]
In his first few weeks in Congress, the Clarkston area’s newest U.S. representative is still getting his feet wet. But with 12 years in the state legislature, Mike Bishop, R-District 8, has things in hand. ‘Things are a lot bigger, but it’s also a lot of the same things,? said Bishop during a visit to […]
Students and teachers are getting $1.48 million in new technology, some of it within the next few weeks as they prepare for new state testing. “The M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) begins in seven weeks,” said Angela Harrison, administrator of technology, at Monday’s school board meeting. “There’s a time crunch ? it will […]
Knights of Columbus Council 15967 is celebrating a successful first year in Clarkston. Based at St. Daniel Catholic Community, the council used to be part of Council 5436, which served St. Dan’s and Our Lady of the Lakes in Waterford for more than 50 years. “Our new council was established to serve the needs of […]
Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock’s contract is set to come up for the third time with Clarkston Board of Education. Contract provisions at issue at the last meeting, Feb. 9, included a provision for moving expenses ? “the superintendent shall be paid $5,000 upon relocation within the boundaries of the district.” The superintendent, who when hired […]