Christine Manzagol watched as her murder-mystery came to life on the stage. It was how she imagined it would be when she was writing the scenes. “It’s a dream come true,” said Manzagol. “Some parts are even better than I had seen it in my head.” The Clarkston teen’s script, “I Shan’t Sleep a Wink,” […]
The Wolves lined up and hugged their football coaches one by one under the bright lights on Friday. After a long battle they lost the MHSAA Pre-District playoffs to Grand Blanc, 38-14. “It is what it is, they beat us.” said long-time Clarkston Head Football Coach Kurt Richardson. The boys ended the season with a […]
Pine Knob Elementary classrooms looked different on Oct. 29. Instead of students there were superheroes, fairies, movie and cartoon characters in the seats. The students enjoyed dressing up, playing games and eating treats during their Halloween parties.
The aroma of baking and cooking escaped from the kitchen as culinary students at Oakland Schools Technical Campus prepared food on Friday. The students at the northwest campus in Springfield Township were preparing food for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Best of the Best Expo this Thursday. “It’s a good experience,” said Janice Drew, […]
Clarkston High School students rushed to get the materials for their challenge. Ideas were forming in their minds quickly and they only had 15 minutes to complete their assignment with the few materials they had on hand. They participated in CSMTech’s Technology Day and they participated in four challenges. To get to the end result […]
Clarkston Elementary provides a night of fun, food and shopping in time for holiday shopping. The second annual Ladies Night Out event is set for Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m., with over 40 vendors from the Clarkston area. “We have a little bit of everything,” said Jennifer Herrman, Clarkston Elementary PTO President. “It’s inexpensive. I am […]
Senior Megan McCarty tapped the volleyball over the net, out of reach for Grand Blanc spikers and onto the floor. The point was added to the board and Clarkston gained the lead in the second game, 16-15. They continued to gain momentum going for ten consecutive points before the Lady Bobcats scored again. They ended […]
Steve Carpenter finished his senior football season named All-League for his performance at defense linebacker. He has seen his Clarkston Varsity Football team go through their highs and lows during his three years with the team. What he has learned will stay with him for the rest of his life. “You have to keep working […]
Senior Lindsay Fantin finished her high school cross country career setting a new personal record. During her race at the MHSAA State Finals on Saturday she finished with a time of 19:16. “She did fantastic,” said Kevin Breen, Clarkston Girls Cross Country coach. “She has dropped a minute and 30 seconds between the last two […]
New State Transparency rules require school districts to post budgets, expenditures and compensations, including employees whose salaries are over $100,000. According to the district, 14 Clarkston Community Schools employees’ base salary meet that level. Total compensation, including salary, insurance, retirement, and other benefits: Superintendent, $227,157.36; Executive director of technology, $169,487.87; Executive director of business, $165,157.03; […]