By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor For the month of April, expect to see blue pinwheels across the Clarkston community. Clarkston Area Youth Assistance’s “Pinwheels For Prevention” initiative takes over as the organization looks to bring heightened attention to positivity and overcoming adversity, especially among the area’s youth. Last Tuesday, CAYA kicked off pinwheel month […]
Firefighters from Independence Firefighters Local 2629 came to Everest Academy March 9 to teach preschoolers all about fire safety. Students had the opportunity to learn about the equipment that firefighters wear, see the fire truck, and even got their own fire hats. Above, Fire Marshal Greg Brandt meets with children. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli
Independence Elementary’s Book Busters Chapter 2, a team of fifth graders, won the district Battle of the Books competition March 8 at their home school in front of a packed gymnasium. Team members are, from left, Reagan Minto, Alayna Hughes, Kate Dunn, Nichole Rumble (coach), Quinn Kircher and, in front, Macy Rumble. Photo: Matt Mackinder
The Clarkston Area Backyard Birders (CABB) and the Clarkston Family Farm (CFF) have teamed up to create the inaugural Wally’s Scholarship Essay Contest. The scholarship honors the memory of Wally Niezguski, a well-loved local organic farmer and longtime CFF supporter, and a founding CABB member. “The contest’s goal is to increase awareness in young people […]
The Clarkston High School PTO held its first-ever Prom Pop Up event March 6-7 at the high school, created in partnership with Hailey James Exchange. Throughout the month of February, the PTO collected gently-used prom attire to hold a sale at the high school. All proceeds from the event will benefit the PTO and the […]
With March being Reading Month, Academy Principal Susan Ender increased the reading goal for preschool through second grade to 1,000 books total. Front row is Julia AuBuchon (preschool), Xavier Felix (first grade), Matthew Maxim (junior kindergarten), Madeline McGrath (kindergarten), and Alan Mileski (preschool). Back row is Seth Abraham (second grade) and Reagan Edens (kindergarten). Photo: […]
Elyse Pflieger, of Clarkston, recently participated in University of Findlay (Ohio) English Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association shows. The shows were held at the University of Findlay’s James L. Child Equestrian Complex and Lake Erie College’s George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center in Mentor, Ohio. Pflieger’s results in UF’s Show: Day 1 – fifth place in Novice […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor There is an open seat on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education. Last week, Board President Kelli Horst announced the resignation of Board Trustee Andrea Catalina (pictured), effective immediately. Catalina cited additional responsibilities related to her teaching position that have been added in recent years as the primary […]
Clarkston High School Marketing students will have the school store open to the community for shopping during conferences tonight, March 15, from 4-7 p.m. for the latest Clarkston spirit items and apparel. For more information, email chsschoolstore@clarkston.k12.mi.us. Photo: Clarkston Community Schools
American Legion Campbell-Richmond #63 is searching for juniors in high school who may be interested in attending Girls State. Every year, the Girls State and Boys State program teaches students in their junior year of high school the function of government, a glimpse of life in a college dorm setting, leadership, management, and communication skills. […]