Voters head to the polls on Aug. 2 to decide on a $75 million school bond proposal. The Clarkston News is touring the school district to see where and why it is needed. In the third of a series, we check out Springfield Plains Elementary. BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer Springfield Plains Elementary […]
For Henry Woloson of Independence Township, the school district’s campaign to pass its $75 million bond proposal has been inadequate and misleading. “In the recent brochure issued by the school district, there were four references that there would be ‘NO TAX RATE INCREASE.’ Their caps not mine,” Woloson said. “The brochure does not contain the […]
Voters head to the polls on Aug. 2 to decide on a $75 million school bond proposal. The Clarkston News is touring the school district to see where. what and why it is needed. In the second of a series, we check out Shashabaw Middle School. If the $75 million bond passes, Sashabaw Middle School […]
Wes Goodman shows an example where patching has been done in the Clarkston High School roof. Photo by Trevor Keiser Voters head to the polls on Aug. 2 to decide on a $75 million school bond proposal. The Clarkston News is touring the school district to see where and why it is needed. In the […]
Clarkston Community Schools recognized 22 staff members during Employee Recognition on June 14. Employees include: Linda Schenten and Kelli Clifton, Paraeducators, Andersonville Elementary; Nichole Cruce, Behavioral Support Teacher, Andersonville Elementary; Lori Hall, Instructional Aide, Bailey Lake Elementary; Alex Wolak and Patty Walters, third grade teachers, Clarkston Elementary; Gail Bacon, second grade teacher, Clarkston Elementary; Jean […]
BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Staff Writer Time is ticking down for students as they build their boats and find sponsors for the ninth Annual RUSH Regatta, July 9. Clarkston High School Team RUSH students sophomore Val Vargas, juniors Megan Haddad, Brandon Kirk and Gabe Weir are excited for this year’s regatta. “Every year it’s […]
During field day fun outside at Sashabaw Middle School, June 10, students also worked hard inside to make 126 blankets for Children’s Hospital, Genesys, Hurley, and other medical facilities, for their Academic Service Learning project. Photo by Phil Custodio
Clarkston Community Schools is projecting around 8 percent, or $6.9 million, fund balance for the 2016-17 budget, according to Executive Director of Business Services Mary Beth Rogers. “My goal was to give you a balanced budget, I got as close as I could. This is a first reading, so this might change a little bit […]
Sixteen students from Faye Valtadoros’ Japanese class at Clarkston High School will be boarding a plane on Saturday headed for Japan where they will be staying the next two weeks. “We have a sister school in Chiba, Japan,” Valtadoros said. “I’ve been here 10 years and we’ve had the program even before that, so I […]
Clarkston Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock chats with Jonah Robbins while strolling down the sidewalk. Second graders from Clarkston Elementary enjoyed the annual history tour of downtown Clarkston on Friday, June 3. The tour included stops at historical landmarks such as the Clarkston United Methodist Church, The Clarkston News, Clarkston Union, Wilson residence, Roeser […]