A team of eight Independence Elementary students competed at the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad XXXIII and took second place in the state, falling to Anchor Bay’s Ashley Elementary at Grosse Pointe North High School on May 4. Clarkston Community Schools was well represented at the competition with five of seven elementary school teams finishing in […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Is there a fine line between optimism and reality? Nathan Dimmer, Clarkston High School sophomore who earned first place in the Clarkston Area Optimist Club Oratorical Contest, thinks so. “There is a fine line between optimism and reality, because when we act on our optimism, we make it a […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Grace, Mitch and Serra Lowney took one more trip through the halls of Everest Collegiate High School and Everest Academy as they ended their 14-year journey. “It’s been wonderful,” Mitch said reflecting on the years since the triplets began going to Everest in preschool. “This place is […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer In a well-attended ceremony May 8 at Clarkston High School, eight graduating seniors were honored and recognized for signing up for military service. Will Burtnett, Army ROTC, Indiana University; Austin Hayes, Army; Alex Hunt, Air Force ROTC, University of Alabama; Rebekah Gerhardt, Marines; Corey Rodgers, National Guard; Alexis […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Check out any conversation at a restaurant, social function or sporting event, and the topic of social media inevitably comes up. “I saw on Facebook,” “Did you see that tweet?” and “So-and-so friend requested me” are not uncommon conversation starters. Social media also has its place in Clarkston […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Summer’s back on schedule for school families, with the state forgiving four more snow days. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4206, May 10, to forgive four snow days called while the state was under a state of emergency due to extreme cold temperatures this past winter. Therefore, […]
Bailey Lake Elementary hosted its annual Seuss Night, April 26. The fun and well-attended event recognizes the literary works of renowned children’s author Dr. Seuss, utilizing games and activities focused on and related to Dr. Seuss. Photos by Matt Mackinder
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer The 16th annual SOCKS Day, held April 26, brought smiles and gratification to students and staff at Independence Elementary as everyone pitched in to help the local community. SOCKS is an acronym for Serving Our Community Kids Style and was started by the school’s Literacy Coach, Corena Bell. […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston High School held its annual Senior Awards Night, May 2. Of the 649 graduating seniors, 245 were honored at the event. “These members of the senior class have certainly distinguished themselves not only during their time at Clarkston High School, but I’d venture to say during all […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer At the April 29 Board of Education meeting, a proposal was put forth to expand open enrollment for Young Fives and kindergarten students, starting with the 2019-20 school year. Under the proposal, presented by Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services John Lucido, the district would accept applications in a […]