Teachers at Bailey Lake Elementary School dressed up as various animals for their students, more than 500, this past Wednesday in the culmination of March Reading Month. They performed the picture book ‘Is Your Mother a Llama?? After the skit, students were surprised by a visit from a llama-like animal, Selena the alpaca, with her […]
Gov. Jennifer Granholm promised financial incentives to school districts that consolidate services. That’s already a priority for Clarkston Community School, said Dr. Al Roberts, superintendent. Clarkston is working with Oakland Intermediate School District and Oakland County Superintendents Association to share expenses in transportation, business, human resources, training, and technology, he said. ‘It’s becoming increasingly important […]
Dozens of teachers face layoff this spring ? Clarkston Board of Education voted 7-0, April 22, to approve 31 pink slips for teachers all over the district. “Why are we pink slipping this many people,” asked Susan Boatman. Deputy Superintendent Shawn Ryan said administration recommended laying off 10-13 teachers, but with open enrollment and other […]
In January, Joseph Wauldron noticed only two candidates were running for two open seats on the Board of Education. ‘I thought, I’ll make it three, to make it interesting,? he said. Wauldron, a ‘young 65,? is now one of four candidates on the ballot for the May 8 election. Why should voters select him for […]
Girl Scout Troop 1878, Independence Elementary, spent the past three weeks collecting food donations for Lighthouse North. April 3, the scouts, with Troop Leader Nancy Ritchey, stopped by the Sashabaw Road food pantry to deliver boxes filled with cans, jars, and boxes of food. Lighthouse North, on Sashabaw Road, is part of the non-profit charitable […]
Clarkston area residents Kirt Stalker and Cathy Ivan escaped injury when the Boston Marathon was bombed, April 15, but it was close. ‘One or two walk breaks and I would have been there,? said Stalker. Ivan, his wife, volunteered at the race. She was assigned to a spot at the start line, but when she […]
As Clarkston schools consider how to close a $3.8 million budget deficit, residents were split at a public hearing, April 22. The school district faces a $3.8 million deficit due to decreasing state and federal revenues, decreased enrollment, and increased costs. About 15 residents spoke at the hearing at Clarkston Junior High School. Lisa Boor […]
So it’s May already. That means it’s time for the second graders in Clarkston to start getting ready for their annual visit through downtown Clarkston to learn about some local history. Other grade schoolers are looking forward to fun in the sun in their schools? outdoor exercise events, field days, and whatnot. Seniors who are […]
After a last call for questions, decision time is coming soon on Clarkston schools of choice. “We have difficult choices to make,” said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock at the May 6 School Board workshop meeting. “We ask that the board make a decision a couple weeks from now.” At the board’s next regular meeting, May […]
A new tenant has taken up shop in the Northway Plaza on Dixie Highway and White Lake Road. U.S. Army and Air Force recruiting offices are open for business, recently moved from Pontiac, and young men and women are signing up. ‘I wanted to do something with my life,? said Alyssa Hubbard of Pontiac, who […]