Reading Between the Lines
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’: A prequel done right by Jessica Martell In 2008, Suzanne Collins lit the world of young adult literature on fire with “The Hunger Games.” Since then, there have been several books and movies, and the phrase “I volunteer as tribute!” has become part of the pop-culture lexicon. In 2025, Collins delivered […]
Outreach in Action: There’s more to Outreach than ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Take the zillions of words written in the last couple of decades about corporate culture and put them on a roll of paper and that scroll might extend to the moon and back. Core principles, how people act, how they communicate and handle conflict, how they treat customers and […]
Obuitary: Sharon F. Bellers
Sharon F. Bellers, age 78, of Grass Lake, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026. Born on June 26, 1947, in Stockbridge, Michigan, Sharon was the beloved daughter of Jack and Carol Frinkel. She graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1965 and spent most of her life in […]
Obituary: Lenore Alta (Monroe) Rogers
Lenore Alta (Monroe) Rogers went peacefully to her heavenly address at 11 p.m. January 8, 2026 surrounded by her family and under the caring guidance of Mercyhealth Hospice, Rockford IL. Born May 11, 1934, on the dining room table of her cherished family home, 520 N. Putnam St., Williamston, MI, Lenore was brought into the world […]
Local FFA students to share their knowledge and expand their experience in the Dominican Republic
Information provided by Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School FFA program The Stockbridge FFA Underwater Robotics Team has been invited to conduct research, test equipment, and participate in an educational outreach project in the Dominican Republic, Feb. 22-28. This project aims to inspire, engage, and educate students while providing a unique research experience in the Caribbean islands. The […]
Superintendent’s Desk: Schools made great progress on goals in 2025
Dear Panther Families, Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026, we are excited about the opportunities ahead and the continued growth of our students. With the start of the second semester, students have a fresh opportunity to refocus on academics and deepen their engagement in learning. As we return from the holiday break, our continued […]
Voices of Service
From student to protector: Officer Will Smith comes full circle in Stockbridge by Melissa McPherson Officer Ronald “Will” Smith of the Stockbridge Police Department, knew he wanted to be a police officer in the 10th grade; that’s when he began taking law enforcement classes at the career center. Despite this, Smith’s path to becoming a […]
Black-eyed peas and greens for New Year’s resilience, growth, renewal
by Alexa M. Ten Eyck Black-eyed peas and greens are often linked to the start of a new year, a tradition born in American agricultural and rural communities out of necessity. Both foods are valued for affordability and reliability. Black-eyed peas thrive in tough conditions. Cold-hardy greens, like collards, kale, and spinach, return early after […]
Bridge to Wellness
January 20: Join for free food and fun idea sharing with the Wellness Coalition by Matt Pegouskie The Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) cordially invites those who are residents within the Stockbridge School District to join us for a meet and greet on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Stockbridge Village Offices (118 […]
Staff Spotlight: Media center specialist Debby Lopez’s creativity, commitment shape culture of Student Success Center
by Mary Jo David Nowadays, if you visit the Jr./Sr. High School and want to see the library or speak to a counselor, you’ll find them in a very appropriately named “Student Success Center.” As media center specialist and mentor for Michigan Virtual High School, Debrielle “Debby” Lopez played a key role in naming the […]