BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Elaine Jefferson-Blevins served in the United States Navy for 20 years and is now the principal’s secretary at Clarkston Junior High School. For her service to the U.S., she was honored and recognized by the school last Thursday during a special Veteran’s Day ceremony. “This day means that they […]
The Clarkston High School Drama Club and MIME Troupe present “The Elves and the Shoemaker” by Karen Boettcher-Tate in cooperation with Pioneer Drama Service. Performances at the CHS Large Group Instruction Room are 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. Please note, performances on school property require […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Students on Team RUSH 27 Robotics are thinking about the holidays and toys as the 20th annual Holiday Lights Parade returns to downtown Clarkston on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. with this year’s theme as Toyland in C-Town. “RUSH is super excited to get the parade […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston Junior High School Drama Club brings to life the tale of a mermaid and her adventure to be part of our world in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” this Friday and Saturday. “Ariel wants nothing more than to be human,” said ninth grader Hannah Budzinski, who […]
Clarkston Junior High hosted the first in person FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association tournament with 12 participating teams from around the county, Nov. 1. Three of the four Clarkston teams competed, including Team 10016, which took third place. The teams will compete twice a week for the next two weeks before […]
Clarkston graduates turned members of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University marching bands, from left, Joe Deschaine, Lewyn Beernink, Anthony Deschaine, Cameron Hempton, and Tim O’Daniel, reunited in East Lansing back on October 30 as the bands combined for an entertaining halftime show during the Wolverines-Spartans football game, which Michigan State won in […]
Dear CCS Families, As you know, our mission in this district is to create a learning environment where students, staff, and families are challenged, healthy, engaged, safe, and supported. Every decision we make is driven by our Strategic Plan and our Four Pillars of Excellence: Whole Person Development, Foundational and Academic Skills, Student-Focused Learning, and […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor The construction industry has one of the smallest gender wage gaps between women and men, yet women account for only 9.9 percent of its workforce, according to a recent Bureau of Labor statistics report. In a move to change that number, students and staff from Northern Michigan University’s Construction […]
Everest junior Mary Pearson recently participated in the virtual Congress for Future Medical Leaders. The congress is an opportunity for students who have an interest in a future career as a physical or medical scientist and 3.5 GPA or better to learn more about the field of medicine. Photo provided by Mary Williams
Clarkston Virtual staff, from left, Damon Rocho, Ken Janczarek, Fawn Phillips, Rory Beer, Lisa Nardone, and Nicole Todoran show off their Halloween costumes during a special trunk or treat event that was held last Thursday, October 28, at Clintonwood Park for all CCS virtual students and families. During the event, the “trophy” (Beer) was presented […]