By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As the end of the 2021-22 school year approaches, many Clarkston students are making plans for their future. While the most common choice is to go to college, five Wolves’ seniors will be joining the United States Armed Forces as Ayesha Cox, Candice McAvoy, and Cameron Spangler are planning […]
Clarkston Community Schools is holding a job fair this Thursday, May 19, from 3-6:30 p.m. at Renaissance High School, located at 6558 Waldon Road. On-site interviews will be conducted for the following positions: • Building/Instructional Aide – starting at $13.50/$14.50 per hour • Bus Driver – starting at $18.00 per hour • Child Care – […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer A few students from Clarkston High School Choir paused for a moment as they listened to the sounds coming from their classroom last Thursday morning for their upcoming final performance. It was the first time all the pieces for their final concert were brought together, which includes […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Amanda Love is hoping to gain a seat on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education this November, and simply wants to bring to the table the many concerns local parents have. Terms for Greg Need and Cheryl McGinnis expire in November. “I have decided to run because I […]
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 […]