While students at Springfield Plains Elementary School gather for lunch and recess, members of the Destination Imagination have been meeting in the Discovery Room to plan strategy. ‘Teamwork was a priority,? said third-grader Heather Davies. ‘We worked hard.? The students, split into teams Brainiacs, Eagles, and Soaring Eagles, compete in team challenges. The Eagles earned […]
Students at Everest Academy in Clarkston illustrated their favorite book characters by dressing up like them this past Friday. Celebrating March Reading Month, they dressed as fairy tale princesses and wizards, superheroes, pirates, sports legends, dragons, and even a Jedi Knight. Teachers also got in the act. ‘It means the world to them for the […]
Clarkston teachers Kelly Fuller, Nate Fuller, and Cindy Pyscher are offering kids a chance to THINK this summer. ‘We’re always concerned that the kids will need to refresh some skills after summer,? said Nate, Kelly’s husband. ‘I’m really excited.? ‘This is our passion, helping kids succeed and maintain their success,? Kelly said. The Teachers Helping […]
With extra padding on the outside, Guardian Caps can make football helmets look a bit unusual. But they can save lives, said Dave Hopkins of Clarkston, local sales representative for the Georgia-based company. ‘I’ve been around sports my whole life. Concussions are a big issue,? said Hopkins, who has coached hockey and is a guest […]
As a third-grade student, Cathy Alty won a certificate for a nature poster in her hometown in Ohio. Now, as district administrator for the Oakland Conservation District, she will be awarding them. Poster contests and other education programs in local schools are just one of Alty’s goals with the district. ‘Kids are the stewards of […]
Jill Kouri of Clarkston is planning her first overseas trip this summer. Among her choices were England, Italy and the Bahamas. She selected the African nation of Ghana. ‘I wanted to see something very different,? said Kouri, a nursing student at Michigan State University. ‘I thought it would be more life-changing than someplace I’d choose […]
Construction students put their skills to the test at the Novice Carpentry and Masonry Invitational, June 6 at Oakland Technical School Northwest in Springfield Township. ‘They’re looking good, working fast,? said Patty Adolphs, instruction resource and cluster development consultant. ‘They’re definitely doing a good job getting the kids ready. I’m impressed.? The Clarkston students competed […]
As directed, Superintendent Al Roberts found more than $1 million more in cuts to the Clarkston Community Schools budget. A large percentage is from a salary freeze district wide, including his own. ‘Our teachers, administrators and other staff have worked with us in the past to curtail costs by accepting salaries that are less than […]
When crowds fill Springfield Oaks for the Oakland County Fair later this week, the Ervin family of Brandon Township will be there with something new. ‘Red Rangers ? a new kind of meat chicken for us,? said 4-H’er Shannon Ervin, 16, who will compete in several categories at the fair along with her brothers Nathan, […]
Despite objections of the committee overseeing local cable operations, Clarkston Board of Education voted unanimously, July 8, to approve a media lease agreement with Independence Township. The Township Board was to consider the proposal to move its public access cable operations to Clarkston High School at its meeting, Tuesday. Independence Television Committee members Stacy Meagher […]