Students cast votes at Everest
Everest second graders Branden Sanden (left) and Violet Taylor voted Nov. 3, choosing Mr. Chccolate Chip the winner over Mr. Oreo. Photos provided
As COVID cases rise, schools prepping for distance learning
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Shawn Ryan has been closely monitoring COVID-19 cases in the district, and as the numbers increase, so, too, does the chance that schools may close with students and staff returning to distance learning. Two schools are already shuttered. Andersonville Elementary and Independence Elementary have been […]
CHS Drama Club events
The Clarkston High School Drama Club’s Throwback Theatre event will feature “Les Miserables” (2017 CHS production) and “Mary Poppins” (2018 CHS production) this year. Les Miserables will be shown Nov. 12. at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m., and Nov. 15, 2 p.m. For tickets, visit […]
Two dozen Mountaineers join the National Honor Society
Everest Collegiate High School and Academy inducted 24 new members into the Christ the King Chapter of the National Honor Society on October 16 after Friday Mass. Current chapter president Stephen Czach welcomed the new members and presented each inductee with their pin after the four pillars were described and the NHS pledge was made. Current […]
Clarkston icon ‘Ma’ Gibson remembered by many
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News Clarkston shed tears as a community last week upon hearing the news Barbara Gibson passed away on Oct. 11. Gibson retired from Clarkston Community Schools after a long career as an English teacher, but is probably best known in the community as “Ma” Gibson, the theater director […]
Clarkston schools showing ‘impressive level of grace and grit’ adjusting to being back
It’s now been two weeks since Clarkston Community Schools reopened their doors to district buildings for staff and students. Clarkston Superintendent Shawn Ryan said he has been proud to see everyone involved make the adjustment back to face-to-face learning. “Not only does this mark seven months – nearly to the date – since all students […]
Learning after school
Everest Academy second grader Noah Edgely takes part in the STREAM co-curricular after-school program that kicked off this fall at Everest Collegiate High School and Academy with the St. Isidore of Seville Coding Club. Students participating in the club can pick up where they left off in previous club’s sessions and continue to learn more […]
Collegiate academic achievement
Brittany Burch, of Clarkston, is one of more than 100 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for the Summer 2020 semester during a virtual ceremony back on August 15, 2020. These graduates were recognized alongside over 800 additional students who completed their degrees in May. Burch received a Bachelor of […]
Athletic events open to more
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The sound of the Clarkston High School Marching Band will once again fill the stadium on Friday nights and the dance team will perform in front of parents as changes have been made to crowds and gathering sizes. Under Executive Order 2020-183, Clarkston Athletics is able to […]
Clarkston Community Schools now hiring
Going back to school in 2020 requires extra cleaning, socially distanced lunch spaces (expanded beyond the cafeteria into gymnasiums), and increased student supervision. As Clarkston Community Schools returns to face-to-face instruction, the district is adding key support staff positions. Referrals are historically a great way to help fill school vacancies. Do you know someone who […]