By Michael Dargay Special to the Clarkston News Late last month, the International Global Finals Destination Imagination Tournament was held in Kansas City, Mo., and the North Sashabaw Busy Bees team was there to participate in the incredible experience. The team presented its Central Challenge technical challenge solution to a group of international appraisers and […]
Each year, faculty and staff at Everest Collegiate High School and Academy celebrate work anniversaries. This year, the honorees included Michael Pruchnicki (10 years), Erin Van Wagoner (15), Kathleen Nalepa (five), Christina Krogh (10), and Lia DiFonzo (10). Not pictured are Patricia Williams (10) and Brett Doré (five). Photo: Provided by Mary Williams/Everest Collegiate
Eighth grade students from Clarkston Junior High went to Clarkston’s Lakeview Cemetery recently for their Academic Service Learning project under the guidance of Christine Rogers and Alex Sennabaum. The students chose individuals buried in the cemetery and researched who they were and how they contributed to the history of Clarkston. The students then made videos […]
On Friday, May 27, the future Class of 2034 at Everest donned their kindergarten graduation caps. Each student was recognized for their achievements this year, and the students presented a song thanking their teachers and parents. After the ceremony, the kindergarteners participated in the annual balloon launch in the courtyard. In 12 years, they will […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The hometown teacher has claimed the top award. Allison Stoyek, a Social Emotional Learning teacher at Pine Knob Elementary School the past six years and 2006 Clarkston High School graduate, was named the Clarkston Foundation Teacher of the Year last week, adding a two-year lease of a vehicle of […]
Renaissance High School Principal Gary Bigger speaks to the RHS Class of 2022 at the school’s graduation ceremony last Thursday at Clarkston Junior High. Photo: Kelly Allen/Clarkston Community Schools
In addition to the annual senior honors night, Everest high school students are recognized for their accomplishments as nominated by faculty and staff. The ninth-11th grade recipients were recognized on May 20. Leadership Award: Sarah Bradley, Jack Villella (freshmen), Lucille Thewes, Joseph Milosch (sophomores), Amelia Shripka, Luke Walker (juniors), and Celeste James, Johnny Nedwick (seniors); […]
Hunter Allan Valenzuela, a 2018 Clarkston High School graduate, graduated from Central Michigan University on May 7. His major was Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts and he will be continuing his studies this fall at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Fla., studying Film. *** Reece McConnell, of Clarkston, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s […]
Former Clarkston student Madisyn Baldwin, one of the four victims from the Oxford High School tragedy last November, is memorialized in a recently-completed mural in the CHS Media Center. The other three victims from Oxford (Justin Shilling, Hana St. Juliana, Tate Myre) have their faces in the bodies of the butterflies. Photo: Matt Mackinder
Dear Clarkston Community Schools Families, It’s here! We made it to the end of the year! As I reflect on the past nine months, I see all the ups and downs we have experienced. We are ending on a high note because we did it together. Our staff, parents, and community have rallied around our […]