On The Clarkston News’ Facebook page, we asked Clarkston families what their plans are with no school for kids until April 6: “Deep spring cleaning.” – Katherine Butler Shrout “Cleaning, working outside when the weather permits, reading and practicing math online and on paper, practicing writing. I’m making a schedule so that the kids and […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer With Clarkston schools closed until April due to state executive order to fight the coronavirus, students and families relying on free breakfast and lunch at district buildings will not be left out in the cold. Clarkston Community Schools, in partnership with Chartwells School Dining, is offering free breakfast and […]
Fifth in a series about families in need in Clarkston and how groups and individuals come to their aid BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Bruce Mercado is a charter member of the Clarkston Area Optimist Club, having joined back in 1986. Over his 34 years as an optimist, Mercado has seen a plethora […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer For Clarkston High School seniors Riley Kisser, Michaela Mueller, and Natalie Neumann, and junior Samantha Moyet, their passion for art paid off as all received prominent recognition at the annual Scholastic Art Awards. “I hope to pursue an artistic career in the future, so seeing myself get an […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer While no cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have yet been confirmed in Michigan, Clarkston has been impacted by the worldwide outbreak. Students and staff from Japan scheduled to visit later this month as part of the ongoing Japanese exchange program with Clarkston High School will not be coming due […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Charlie Formaro will celebrate his third birthday this year by having classmates over from his sixth grade class at Sashabaw Middle School. He’s not an advanced pre-schooler – he was born on Feb. 29, 2008, so his birthday is technically every four years, on Leap Years. “People talk […]
American Legion Campbell-Richmond 63 is searching for high school juniors to sponsor at Girls State or Boys State. Girls State will be at Michigan State University from June 14-20. Application deadline and interviews will be on Tuesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. Applications are available in the school counseling office, or contact Amy Laboissonniere at […]
Second in a series about families in need in Clarkston and how groups and individuals come to their aid BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston is an affluent town, but when it comes to economics, Clarkston Community Schools reflects the district’s financial spectrum. “Many people aren’t aware of the economic diversity we have […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Next month, students and staff from Japan will once again be in Clarkston as part of the sister school exchange program. It will also be a celebration as the program is now in its 20th year. Faye Valtadoros, the Japanese teacher at Clarkston High School, Clarkston Junior High, […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Interested in dancing, singing, or acting? Then three days next month may be just for you. The Young Americans will be hosting a three-day performing arts workshop at Clarkston High School, March 22-24. “In those three days, we teach a one-hour show,” said Young Americans member Trent Degroot. […]