By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation routinely donates money to assist local Clarkston groups and organizations push forward with their initiatives. Recently, the foundation awarded a grant of $10,000 to the Clarkston robotics program, Team RUSH 27. “RUSH will use the funds for a new scholarship for seniors, robot […]
Gavin Donchez, of Clarkston, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2023 Honor Roll lists. Donchez, majoring in General Business, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. *** A total of 12,791 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2022 at The University of […]
Everest’s faculty and staff members were recently recognized for work anniversaries achieved during the recently-completed 2022-23 school year. Celebrating five years were Mattison Hale (back, second from right), Kate Mierendorff (missing in photo), Kelly Loush (back left), Kell Peterson (right), and Catherine Smith (back, second from left), 10 years were Karen Beggs (front, second from […]
North Sashabaw Elementary students Isabella Mick, left, and Harley Birchett pull Kailynn Haynes during a tarp race during the school’s annual Field Day event as part of the end-of-the-year activities at the school, June 6. See more photos from Field Day events at Clarkston Elementary and North Sashabaw on pages 11 and 18 of this […]
Carter Smith, of Clarkston, was named to the Dean’s list at Miami (Ohio) University for the 2023 spring semester. Miami students who are ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within their division for the spring semester 2023 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic performance. Smith is earning a B.S. […]
On June 2, the future Everest Class of 2035 participated in their kindergarten graduation ceremonies, recognizing their growth and achievements throughout the year. They have worked hard on reading, math, growing in virtue, and so many other areas. After the ceremony, the class released balloons in the courtyard, below, which they will do again when […]
Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Michigan and nationwide, has awarded 38 residents with scholarships as part of its Education Success Program. One of the winners this year is Clarkston’s Keira Moore, a recent 2023 graduate and Teacher Cadet. Recipients will receive up to $10,000 a year to cover education […]
Dear Clarkston Community, It’s hard to believe the school year is done. I’m not sure if it’s my age, but I feel like the years keep moving faster. While there were some challenges along the way, I believe it was a fantastic year filled with student and staff success. I genuinely hope you feel the […]
Independence Elementary fifth graders celebrate one of their last days as elementary students June 7 at Independence Oaks before moving to Sashabaw Middle School in August. Photo: Matt Mackinder
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Independence Township — It’s said that every dog has its day, and for four Clarkston Community Schools therapy dogs, that day was last Friday at Sashabaw Middle School. Ashli Domsic, a math teacher at SMS, decided to do her first academic service learning/project-based learning project with her students. The […]