An array of princesses, superheroes, butterflies and witches walked the hallways of Springfield Plains Elementary on Friday. Students showed off their Halloween costumes and went back to their classrooms for holiday fun and delicious food ranging from nutritional snacks to sugary cookies. They took home a Halloween craft they made during the parties.
Second in a series examining how decreasing school funding from the state affects Clarkston schools. In last week’s edition, we examined ideas for innovation presented at the Michigan Association of School Boards Conference, featuring Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling Oxford is a fine school district, but when it comes to innovation, no one compares to […]
A strong wind blew into the Wolves? stadium but couldn’t drown out the cheers from fans dressed in blue and gold as the gridiron gang won the first round in district playoffs, 17-7. The game came down to the final quarter as Clarkston led Lake Orion by three points. Chris Canada led the defense as […]
The girls from Clarkston Varsity Equestrian team jumped into the air in celebration of finishing their season fourth in the state. ‘The team had a great season,? said Tom Hawkins, head coach. ‘They won the District and Regional Championships this year against some very tough competition.? The regional win took the team to the Division […]
Sophomore Chris Dickey gears up for another week of football for the second week in a row after concluding his JV season. He was one of the handful from the JV team invited by Varsity Head Coach Kurt Richardson to be on the team as they prepare for each playoff game. ‘I feel great and […]
Spikers took all hope from their competition to win the Andover Invitational for the second year in a row. ‘It was a great way to end our regular season,? said Varsity Volleyball Coach Kelly Avenall. ‘We didn’t lose at all on Saturday.? The girls took on Birmingham Groves, Howell and Utica Eisenhower before moving onto […]
Sophomore Natalie Smith ran up the steep hill at Springfield Oaks before reaching the flat ground. The finish line was only seconds away and after crossing it on Saturday morning ? she finished in fifth and was guaranteed a spot to compete at the state meet. She finished in 19:43. The Girls Cross Country team […]
Grattan Optometry has offered family eye care since 1902. Two new partners continue the family tradition. Dr. Darren Smarch, O.D., and Dr. Jill Schnurer, O.D., began working at Grattan Optometry in 2008 and found the transition smooth as they became partners this past September. ‘We are happy to continue the legacy,? said Smarch. Grattan Optometry […]
Following the Wolves winning the OAA Red league title from Lake Orion on Friday – they learned they would face their rivals again for the second week in a row. The announcement came Sunday night as MHSAA posted the district playoff pairings. ‘It’s do or die now,? said Senior Quarterback Tyler Scarlett, following Clarkston’s 42-13 […]
First in a series examing how decreasing school funding from the state affects Clarkston schools… Foreign language fluency in elementary school, no pay-to play and free sports admission for students ? new ideas to reform schools, but not in Clarkston. They’re happening in Oxford schools, only 15 minutes away The state announced $165-per-student cuts earlier […]