STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2019
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on August 19, 2019 at 7:33pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: None […]
Matthew McGivney, Livingston County’s newest judge
by Judy Williams August 14, it was official. Attorney Matthew McGivney was officially sworn in as Livingston County’s newest judge. The formal investiture ceremony was held at the historic Livingston County Courthouse with Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack administering the oath. Friends, family and fellow judges packed the courtroom to witness the ceremony. […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
We hope you have had a wonderful summer as we are looking forward to another outstanding school year at Stockbridge Community Schools! We want to welcome you back for the 2019-2020 school year along with our many new families to the district. We have spent the summer preparing our school facilities and classrooms for the […]
Friends of Library hosts meet-and-greet to introduce new librarian
by Diane Rockall Friends of the Library hosted a get-acquainted with new librarian Sherri McConnell on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Enthusiastic members of Friends provided a delightful collection of cookies. Those who attended had the opportunity to meet the new librarian and discuss issues of importance to them on a one-to-one basis. McConnell hopes to begin a regular […]
SHS educator completes engineering research at MSU for professional development
by Patrice Johnson A dozen middle and high school teachers statewide were invited to participate in Michigan State University’s “Research Experience for Teachers,” and Bob Richards, Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School teacher, was one of the select few. On July 26, Richards completed the professional development program in which participants conducted authentic research with one-on-one mentoring […]
SHS FIRST Robotics wins first Mid-Mitten RoboRodeo
by Mike Harbert The Stockbridge High School FIRST Robotics team not only competed in an off-season event against 15 other teams on Saturday, Aug. 10, but they also won it. To participate in the First Mid-Mitten RoboRodeo. (https://midmittenroborodeo.com), five students and one mentor traveled to Lake Odessa, MI, and the team delivered an outstanding performance. […]
Accomplished journalist, writer and business owner joins SCN Board of Directors
At its June meeting, SCN’s Board of Directors elected, by unanimous vote, Mary Jo David to its ranks as a three-year director. Despite working full time as a senior technical writer for Michigan Medicine, David generously donates her time and talents to writing a column, editing articles, and contributing where needed. The graduate of the […]
Update from Stockbridge InvenTeam in American Samoa
Aug. 18. Teacher Bob Richards emailed Stockbridge Community News with an update on the InvenTeam’s trip to American Samoa. In his message, he wrote: “We are out in American Samoa now. Today is our final setup day for the teacher workshop we are conducting along with the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center (MATE) this week. […]
SRSLY Stockbridge holds first Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Party
by Diane Rockall SRSLY Stockbridge held its first Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Party on Monday, Aug. 12 at Stockbridge Bowl. According to Hostesses Becca Jaskot and Emily Stewart, volunteer appreciation events have been held for a number of years, but this is the first time donors were included. Previous events were held in conjunction with […]