Clarkston High School Craft Show, Dec. 7-8, 6093 Flemings Lake Road, hosts Richard and Kathy Verlander, authors of their new book, Rocks Across the Pond. “It’s a lot of fun, meeting people,” Richard said. “We’re very blessed to be able to share our story.” The book shares their experiences and lessons learned raising two sons, […]
Four years of training pays off next weekend for Kaley Moyet, seventh grader at Sashabaw Middle School. She’s testing for her black belt in Ryu Kyu Kempo karate, Dec. 14, at Clarkston Self Defense. Her parents, Jesse and Sherri Moyet, will be there, along with her sister Samantha, fifth grader at Bailey Lake Elementary. ‘She’s […]
School semester/trimester survey results are in ? most respondents support switching back to semesters. Administration offered the survey online through November, and met with PTAs around the district, said Shawn Ryan, deputy superintendent. Of the 374 parents who responded to the survey, 227, 60.7 percent, agreed with the proposed switch; 60, 16 percent, were neutral, […]
John Bowman Chevrolet hosts the second annual Cheers to the Holidays for Easter Seals Michigan. “This is a great cause,” said Katie Bowman Coleman, dealer principal. “Clarkston is a community like no other. It has a big heart.” The dealership, founded by the late John Bowman, has supported Easter Seals for decades and was a […]
I have lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving 2013, the year I decided to get myself in decent shape for some reason. Folks here at the office say I should have made some sort of campaign out of my weight loss (85 pounds so far!), with before and after pictures, stories, and such. I […]
School officials are seeking more parental input on a proposed switch from trimesters to semesters. They set up an online survey and will provide responses to the Board of Education, said Deputy Superintendent Shawn Ryan. Administration recommends returning to the semester system at Clarkston senior and junior high schools. Ryan presented the plan in October […]
Military families in need will have a bountiful Thanksgiving thanks for Clarkston Junior High students. “The kids did really well,” said Christine Rogers, history teacher and Academic Service Learning district secondary coordinator. “They were relentless. They pushed and pushed, and collected $1,000 in donations and about 5,500 items, good quality stuff.” The Operation Homefront food […]
Clarkston Junior High School students honored alumni Ari Gruenberg, a sergeant in the U.S. Army, with a Veterans Day ceremony. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th SBCT in Ft. Lewis, Washington, Gruenberg couldn’t make the event, but his family was there. ‘I think this is great,? said Lori Gruenberg, Ari’s mother. ‘It’s […]
Trimesters may be history in Clarkston as the Board of Education considers switching back to semesters. The change, which would take effect next September if approved, would increase focus on core curriculum, class continuity, connections between students and teachers, and opportunities for cross curricular collaboration, said Assistant Superintendent Shawn Ryan at the Oct. 28 school […]
In four days, Clarkston’s back roads will be filled with about 1,100 runners and walkers. The inaugeral Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon is sold out. “We’re ecstatic, thrilled,” said Deanna Hart of High Five Races, who is organizing the race along with Megan Holt. “Our goal initially was about 850. Once we got […]