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Woah Nellie!
Sometimes you just need to get out of the kitchen by Mary Jo David Looking back over the last several weeks, between driving out west, vacationing, road-tripping, recovering from COVID, and then traveling home, after nearly 4,800 miles, all I can say is “Woah Nellie!” Short of cooking up one of Nellie’s recipes under the […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
Stockbridge schools using structured approach to reinforce, teach positive behaviors Hello Stockbridge Families, Stockbridge Community Schools desires to foster a positive and supportive environment to promote the success and well-being of our students and staff. The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework is a tool that we use to cultivate a culture of positivity, […]
Is Social Media Real?
Published in Uncaged, March 2024 Influencers’ impact of teens by Macy Cipta, Uncaged Editor-in-Chief This article is being reprinted, with minimal edits, from the Uncaged Student News March 2024 edition. After a long exhausting school day, junior Ethan Bradley lays comfortably on his couch scrolling endlessly on his social media feed for hours at a […]
Panther Cubs PTO sends out an S.O.S. asking the community for a lifeline
by Tina Cole-Mullins Recently the Panther Cubs PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) issued an SOS plea and a call to action for support and volunteerism on the group’s Facebook page. “For the last two years, our fearless foursome has given their all, pouring heart and soul into every PTO event,” Reaghan Walz shared. Walz is the […]
Stockbridge students attend State FFA Convention
by Eliana Johnson, FFA Chapter Reporter Since the creation of FFA in 1928, each state individually hosts an annual state convention. This year’s State FFA Convention was held at Michigan State University. All 127 chartered FFA chapters and more than 1,000 students in the state of Michigan attended, including the Stockbridge FFA Chapter. Over […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
What is the origin of the ‘Happy Birthday’ song? by John Robinson Q: Can you help me find out where the song “Happy Birthday to You” came from? A: The song we all sing at birthdays, now referred to as “Happy Birthday to You,” was originally titled “Good Morning to All” and composed in 1893 […]
Ask an Expert: What can I expect from an insurance company after a car crash?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger A recent conversation with one of our readers very clearly illustrates the most common questions and answers between vehicle owners and quality-oriented independent repair facilities. We thought it would be beneficial for our community members to be prepared should the need ever arise to make a claim and have a […]
Heartworm disease in pets is preventable
by Cindy Anderson, DVM Heartworm disease is one of the most common, harmful, and potentially fatal diseases contracted by pets, especially dogs. In fact, more than a million pets in the U.S. have heartworms. It’s a severe disease caused by parasitic worms living in your pet’s heart, lungs, and surrounding blood vessels. Heartworms can cause […]
Outreach in Action
Regardless of which came first—chickens or eggs—Outreach is grateful to local FFA chapter by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The timeless conundrum of which came first – the chicken or the egg – acquired a literal meaning at Stockbridge Community Outreach as we tried to recall our first contact with Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School’s Future […]
Bridge to Wellness: Early spring brings early tick season
by Jennifer Matthews The early arrival of spring may also bring an early arrival of ticks and other insects. Stockbridge is part of a confirmed area where Lyme disease can be transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick, which is also known as the blacklegged tick. A bite doesn’t necessarily mean you will […]