Student achievement the top priority for Clarkston schools

Dear CCS Families, It’s October, the leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and there is positive energy resonating through the halls of each of our schools. As the newness of the school year wears off, we find ourselves settling in, more relaxed yet working as hard as ever. While things are not entirely back […]

Collegiate academic milestones

Martha L. Steupert, of Clarkston, graduated with honors from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles this past May with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business.  Steupert also earned minors in Applied Analytics and English. These degrees from three different schools on campus (Business, Engineering and College of Letters, Arts […]

Slime time

Slime time

Principal Glenn Gualtieri gets slime poured on him last Friday after Bailey Lake Elementary students hit their fundraising goal of $26,000 for their annual Running of the Bulldogs Fun Run. The grand total at slime time was $32,034. Gualtieri shared the students were excited, saying it had been the talk all morning during the fun […]

All ‘fore’ Everest

All ‘fore’ Everest

The annual Everest Golf Invitational, held September 20 at Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Course, brought a record number of golfers together and helped raise $60,000 to support the school. Pictured are the overall winners Steve Strable, Scott Harbaugh, Kevin Bidlach, and Mark Pimlot. Photo provided by Mary Williams

Everest hits milestone, celebrates 30 years

Everest hits milestone, celebrates 30 years

Thirty years ago, Everest Academy opened its doors to 33 students. This year, Everest Collegiate High School and Academy has a current enrollment of 427 students in grades preschool through 12th grade. Everest has impacted the lives of thousands of students and families. Fr. Lorenzo Gomez, LC, founding priest, returned for last week’s Founders’ Day […]

An Everest assist

An Everest assist

September is a busy time of year, especially with school starting. Everest students Louise Neme, Aviannah Cronin, and John Neme partnered with Choices Detroit to provide 72 backpacks full of supplies for Detroit children in need. Photo provided by Mary Williams

Superintendent seeking a culture of respect at CCS

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Now in the third week of school, Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan sent out a communication last Friday stating he is “proud to say the 2021-22 school year is off to a great start.” He added the district faculty give 110 percent every day and the vast […]

Time for recess

Time for recess

Last week, Everest unveiled new playground equipment specifically rated for the youngest Mountaineers, made possible by generous donors. Father Thomas Koys prayed a special blessing for the equipment and all those who will use it. Photo provided by Mary Williams

Back to school

Back to school

Melissa Fitterer drops off her daughters, Katy, first grade, and Emily, second grade, this past Monday to kick off the 2021-22 school year at Andersonville Elementary. Photo by Matt Mackinder

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