The first-grade classrooms at Pine Knob Elementary were transformed into zoos on Friday. It was the end of a project the students began in February. They wrote a non-fiction book about a animal, created the animal and its habitat. While working on the project they used information they found from research and what they learned […]
Twenty Clarkston teachers and support staff will receive pink slips this year, thanks to the Board of Education’s 7-0 vote, Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock apologized. “They work hard for us and our children,” he said. District staff reductions were based on budget cuts approved April 11, expected reduction in enrollment, and anticipated reduction […]
Clarkston grad Dane Fife is heading back to Michigan after accepting a new position. Last Wednesday Michigan State Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Izzo announced Fife as his assistant coach. ‘Coming to Michigan State is an opportunity to be a part of a first-class program,? said Fife. ‘I’m excited to be a part of one of […]
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep athletes and fans thought the boys lacrosse game was a lock on April 19 as they went into half-time leading 10-2. The Wolves proved them wrong and scored 12 goals in the last half of the game to win 14-12. “It is the first time we came back from that […]
A tradition for the Girls Varsity Tennis team is heading to Ann Arbor Pioneer for their annual invitational. The Lady Wolves broke tradition by winning the tournament, scoring 22 out of 24 possible points on Saturday. “They are playing up to their potential,” said Coach Becky Freeman. “I am very proud of their performances.” The […]
Megan Hastings swung her bat at the incoming pitch from Montrose and connected, at the bottom of the first inning in last Thursday’s game. She hit a double, bringing two runners in and putting Clarkston on the board. The Girls Varsity Softball continued their streak, winning both double header games against Montrose, 11-0 and 11-1, […]
Hitters opened the season with their first three wins last week. “We had a pretty good week,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Baseball Coach Phil Price. “Our defense is really good. Our pitching and catching have been outstanding.” The boys began the week with a double header and double win against Royal Oak, posting scores 12-1 […]
The Wolves welcomed Troy to the high school stadium by beating the visiting Colts. For their first league meet, the Boys Varsity Track team won 72-56. “We did really well,” said Coach John Bennink. “We had some good performances from the guys.” Junior Adam Bruderick was one of the standouts for the day, posting a […]
Summer days are quickly approaching and for those waiting to hit the pool, the wait is over. Clarkston Community Education Center offers the opportunity to swim now either for fitness and health, learning how to swim or just for fun. “The pool is here for the community and we want them to use it,” said […]
Teachers and school employees accepted a pay freeze in their new contract, including steps ? it was approved by Clarkston Board of Education last Friday. The one-year, 2011-2012 fiscal year contracts are for Clarkston Education Association, Clarkston Office Personnel Association, and Clarkston Paraeducator Association. They also change insurance to a PPO Health Plan, costing the […]