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Faces of Addiction: From ashes to action, when pain becomes purpose
by Tina Cole-Mullins (Editor’s Note: Faces of Addiction is a continuing series about people who experience drug addiction and the difficulty of recovery. By telling their stories, they hope to help others who are struggling and encourage them to seek treatment and healing.) Michigan has been quietly reshaping how communities understand addiction and support long-term […]
Clyde’s Corner: Clyde shares a love story for Valentine’s Day
by Clyde Whitaker I know this is not my typical story, but since Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, I thought I would mix it up a little bit. I’m sure all of you have stories of your own, but here is a story that has transformed my life. In 1978, I was working for Rockwell […]
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 […]
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 […]
Outreach in Action
Outreach is even cooler thanks to grant from multiple Michigan entities by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Stockbridge Community Outreach is rather like a revolving door—donations of food, money, clothing and household goods tend to circle in and then right out again, sometimes within minutes. But one recent donation will be sticking around for a […]