Seven Sashabaw Middle School students were honored at the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting, June 13. From left, Connor King, James Dutchesen, Wyatt Grawey, Nathan Saker, Matthew Drake, Jackson McNaughton, and Slate Campbell all received the Einstein Excellence Award for excelling in math three years above their grade level. These students aced their […]
Finishing out the school year at Everest Collegiate, freshman-to-be Luca Gjonjaj was presented the Fr. Lorenzo Gomez Renaissance of Values Scholarship. The scholarship is a one-time, $6,000 scholarship to a student’s high school tuition. Pictured, from left to right, are President Michael Nalepa with Luca, Lidija, Lola, Nikola, and Vata Gjonaj. Photo: Provided by Mary […]
Back on May 4, four Clarkston High School students traveled to Dallas to compete in the annual Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, consisting of various events that focus on business, finance, computer science, and career readiness. Senior Gavin Donchez competed against 39 students in the Entrepreneurship Business Plan, and his idea for […]
Fifth grade students from Independence Elementary celebrate the end of the school year with a day of fun at Independence Oaks last Wednesday, June 8. More photos inside this week’s print edition of the Clarkston News. Photo: Matt Mackinder
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