By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Adam Kern, who had been the principal at Clarkston Junior High School for 12 years, resigned last Tuesday, May 3. No reason was given for his departure, nor did Kern have a statement, but Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan said in an email to CJHS families that […]
Dear Clarkston Community Schools Families, It’s hard to believe that it is already May, but we are here, and there is no stopping the momentum. These next several weeks are equal parts fun and exhausting, and I challenge you to buckle up and enjoy the ride, but before you do, I want to make sure […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Over 100 students in the Clarkston High School Marching Band performed at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida in April. They began at Splash Mountain, marched to Cinderella’s castle, then marched all the way down Main Street. “It was fun,” said David Murphy, president […]
Everest fourth- and fifth-grade teachers Elizabeth Motyka and Cynthia Trepkowski organized a geography bee for their classes. Students took a test prior to Easter break on general knowledge. Winning students, from left, Luke McClintick, Isabella Wheeler, Ryan Dale, Motyka, Ella Baron, Alexa Ovenshire, and Maximus Iyer. Photo provided by Everest Collegiate
TOP: Clarkston Virtual staff gathers on a bridge at Depot Park this past Sunday during the Depot Duck Dash to benefit Clarkston Virtual. Photo by Leanne Draving. MIDDLE: During Everest’s annual SOCKS Day last Wednesday, third grade students made muffins to be distributed with the daily meals that Meals on Wheels brings to residences in […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Local Boy Scouts and elementary students have stepped up in recent weeks to help those affected overseas by the war in Ukraine. A pancake breakfast hosted by Clarkston Troop 189 collected approximately $6,200 to support those displaced by the war, while Bailey Lake Elementary students raised nearly $13,000 with […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Team RUSH 27 Robotics finished the season in the semifinals in the Newton Division of the 2022 FIRST Championship over the weekend in Houston. “We did the best we could,” said Coach Kyle Hughes about the world championship and the finish. “World’s went great.” She added they […]
This Sunday, May 1, Clarkston Virtual is hosting the first annual Depot Duck Dash. This event is a fundraiser for a scholarship to be presented to a graduating virtual student. Tickets are $5 and the ducks will race at 2:30 p.m. The winner receives $100.
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA), Clarkston Community Schools administrators, and several influential members of the community gathered April 20 at Clarkston Junior High School and recognized this year’s 64 Youth Recognition honorees for their courage, kindness, compassion, leadership, and resilience. Photo provided by Kelly Allen/Clarkston Community Schools
Students from Independence Elementary helped line the shelves at Lighthouse of Oakland County with a recent peanut butter and jelly drive. The drive was put on by the Independence Elementary Student Council, which is made out of fourth and fifth graders, in partnership with Lighthouse. They spread the word by creating posters, flyers, video announcements […]