Steven Parise, of Clarkston, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Parise was initiated at Penn State University. Parise is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by […]
Through May 12, Clarkston High School will be hosting an item drop-off of non-perishable foods and personal hygiene products for Lighthouse of Oakland County, a nonprofit organization that provides direct services and housing programs that develop and support self-sufficiency for people in need. During school hours, Clarkston students and families can bring donations to the […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Team RUSH 27 didn’t finish the 2023 robotics season as they had hoped during the FIRST World Championship, but Clarkston students enjoyed the opportunity in Houston, Texas, April 18-22. The team finished in the semifinals of the Archimedes Division going 4-8 during the competition. Junior Luke Jeung […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Each school year, students and staff at the seven Clarkston elementary schools participate in academic service learning (ASL) projects that benefit local community programs. Last week, Independence Elementary’s project was its 20th annual SOCKS (Serving Our Community Kid Style), while Andersonville Elementary, with the addition of a therapy dog […]
The CCS Teaching and Learning Council (TLC) is a district group made up of teachers, administrators, subject area coordinators, parents, board of education members and students. TLC meets three times per year and is responsible for reviewing proposed new courses of study, curriculum and resource adoptions. TLC is searching for 2-3 parents to become new […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston Area Youth Assistance honored 70 students during its Youth Recognition Ceremony and Dessert Reception at Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center, April 26. “Each of us is better because of who you are and what you bring to the community,” said Staci Puzio, keynote speaker […]
The Clarkston High School Class of 2023 Top Scholars were honored for their academic achievements April 27 during the Senior Scholar Breakfast at the Fountains Banquet Center, sponsored by Waterford Bank. Photo: Matt Mackinder
Dear CCS Families, My two top priorities as superintendent of Clarkston Community Schools are providing our students with a stellar education and ensuring they are always safe. These are two substantial and ever-changing tasks. Thankfully, I have an outstanding team of experts working to achieve these goals every day. While we received a favorable report […]
On April 6, the Clarkston Masons, whose lodge is located at 1 North Main Street in Clarkston, awarded two $1,500 scholarships to Clarkston High School seniors Bedford Muzzy (left) and Phoebe Savoie. Photo: Provided by Anna Muzzy
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When the Oakland Youth Orchestras presents its spring concert on April 27 from the Oxford Performing Arts Center, the concert will feature Clarkston High School student Ethan McMurray’s orchestra piece “Dream Theme and Variations.” The event will also serve as a farewell to OYO Executive Director Joanne Walle. McMurray’s […]