At Clarkston’s annual Military Signing Day last Thursday, May 11, eight students were recognized as they will serve the United States after upcoming high school graduation. Pictured, from left, are E’liana Bell (Army), Lillian Francy (Marines), Gauge Falk (Marines), Michael George (Marines), Alex Ripley (Marines), Reece Stachowiak (Marines), Luciano Escamilla (Space Force), and Jared Look […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor After Nathan Beggs scored a 36 on his ACT in 2021, his sister Caroline wondered if she could find a way to also earn the test’s highest score. As it turns out, mission accomplished for the Everest junior as the younger Beggs put up the same 36 recently. “I […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Last Thursday night, May 4, at Clarkston High School’s Performing Arts Center, 135 of the 535 members of the graduating Class of 2023 were recognized at the annual Senior Awards Night, held for students receiving awards and scholarships and those with a GPA 3.8 and higher. Department awards were […]
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