Clarkston Community Schools receives ‘unmodified opinion’ in annual audit

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on Nov. 11, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education received a presentation of its annual audit report from Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols and Carter. The district received an unmodified opinion on its audit of financial records for the fiscal year ending on June 30 […]

CJH presents ‘Backstage’ Nov. 15 and 16

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — It’s an important night for the acting troupe at Theatre Baroque for a one-time matinee. But the show has hit a snag – the infamous Burton Cavendish suddenly dies before the premiere of “Don Juan in Cleveland.” The Clarkston Junior High School Drama Club bring […]

Dragons down Wolves 20-13

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer LAKE ORION — Clarkston Varsity Football wrapped last week with a 20-13 loss at Lake Orion High School last Friday. “Hats off to Lake Orion, they made just enough plays tonight and early on,” said Justin Pintar, head coach. “They made some adjustments defensively that gave us […]

Clarkston Community Schools reviews strategic plan for secondary education

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Sept. 16, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education received a presentation on the district’s new strategic plan. Giving the presentation to the board was Nancy Mahoney, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and Staci Puzio, Director of Student Growth, Well-Being and Community Partnerships. […]

Clarkston Community Schools to place non-homestead millage proposal on Nov. 5 ballot

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on Sept. 16, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education further discussed its plan to place a non-homestead millage proposal on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The board voted to put the measure on the ballot at its meeting last month. The proposal […]

School board reviews 2025 elementary level strategic plan

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education received another presentation on the ongoing work for the district’s new strategic plan during its meeting on Sept. 16. Giving the presentation to the board was, again, Nancy Mahoney, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and Staci Puzio, Director of Student […]

Newly renovated athletic field

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Everest Collegiate Varsity Football welcomed family, friends and fans to their home opener with an athletic field ribbon cutting and blessing, Sept. 7. Everest President Michael Nalepa, cited from John’s Gospel when he welcomed Mountaineer families and friends to the event sharing “Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground […]

Clarkston schools provides updates for start of school year

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — It’s been a busy summer for Clarkston Community Schools as the district continues with bond work, work to add more safety precautions and has over 40 new educators and several administrative changes. Bond updates Work on the new Clarkston Junior High school has continued throughout the summer. […]

Team RUSH celebrates 17th annual Regatta

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — Clarkston High School students on Team 1 and Team 6 took their places at the starting line for the final race during the 17th Annual RUSH Regatta at Deer Lake Beach, July 28. But Team 1 hit a snag before they could row to victory – […]

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