By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer The Clarkston High School Team RUSH 27 Robotics team is heading to the state championship after qualifying in the FIRST in Michigan (FIM) District West Michigan last weekend in Allendale. They won the tournament in the third match of the finals with Team 3357 Comets from Grand […]
The annual International Thespian Society induction for Everest’s Troup 8546 took place on March 9. Three new members were inducted: Maria Saad, Kathleen Thibodeau, and Demarco Valentino. Several students performed, including an act from the upcoming spring production “Cinderella.” Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli
Clarkston High School’s Business Professionals of America chapter went to the state competition March 9-12 in Grand Rapids, qualifying eight students for the national competition at the end of April in Anaheim, Calif. At states, Anjali Issac was first in Economic Research Individual, Reagan Hakala second in Financial Analyst Team and fourth in Prepared Speech, […]
Girl Scout Troop 77514 at Andersonville Elementary is taking up a stuffed animal collection, collecting brand-new stuffed animals for children in hospitals. The troop is working on collecting at a couple other elementary schools in the district. The Rainbow Connection organization out of Rochester will distribute the animals to children for the troop. Drop off […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor After not gaining reelection to the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education in last November’s election, Greg Need is back on the board as a trustee after being appointed by the board on March 22. Need fills the vacancy left by former board trustee Andrea Catalina, who stepped down […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor For the month of April, expect to see blue pinwheels across the Clarkston community. Clarkston Area Youth Assistance’s “Pinwheels For Prevention” initiative takes over as the organization looks to bring heightened attention to positivity and overcoming adversity, especially among the area’s youth. Last Tuesday, CAYA kicked off pinwheel month […]
Firefighters from Independence Firefighters Local 2629 came to Everest Academy March 9 to teach preschoolers all about fire safety. Students had the opportunity to learn about the equipment that firefighters wear, see the fire truck, and even got their own fire hats. Above, Fire Marshal Greg Brandt meets with children. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli
Independence Elementary’s Book Busters Chapter 2, a team of fifth graders, won the district Battle of the Books competition March 8 at their home school in front of a packed gymnasium. Team members are, from left, Reagan Minto, Alayna Hughes, Kate Dunn, Nichole Rumble (coach), Quinn Kircher and, in front, Macy Rumble. Photo: Matt Mackinder
The Clarkston Area Backyard Birders (CABB) and the Clarkston Family Farm (CFF) have teamed up to create the inaugural Wally’s Scholarship Essay Contest. The scholarship honors the memory of Wally Niezguski, a well-loved local organic farmer and longtime CFF supporter, and a founding CABB member. “The contest’s goal is to increase awareness in young people […]
The Clarkston High School PTO held its first-ever Prom Pop Up event March 6-7 at the high school, created in partnership with Hailey James Exchange. Throughout the month of February, the PTO collected gently-used prom attire to hold a sale at the high school. All proceeds from the event will benefit the PTO and the […]