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From the Superintendent’s Desk
The state of our school busses and their special-breed drivers by Bruce Brown The big yellow school bus is an iconic reminder that schools are in session. A school bus is an exceptionally safe way of transporting students, and each new model year brings safety improvements. Stockbridge hasn’t had a bus-related student injury in as […]
StockBIZ: Let it snow outside but keep it warm inside with regular furnace maintenance
by Mary Jo David Walking in a winter wonderland…let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…I’ve got my love to keep me warm. The songs of the season paint lovely—even romantic—pictures of the weather this time of year, but what happens when your furnace goes out and that winter wonderland is suddenly finding its […]
Staff Spotlight: Brenda Clear: an extraordinary bus driver whose motto is “Safety First”
by Amy Haggerty If being a great driver and observing safety and traffic rules are two measures of a school bus driver, then Brenda Clear can be considered an exceptional driver for the Stockbridge Community School District. For 28 years, she has driven a bus for the district, transporting kids of all ages to and […]
Student of the Month: Senior RJ Fillmore is a problem solver
by Cindy Lance Stockbridge 12th-grader RJ Fillmore is at home in the high-tech world. He enjoys fixing things up and making things go, including robotics team projects, 3D printers, video games, boats and go-carts. “RJ is an incredible problem solver and excelled in Physics and Advanced Placement (AP) Physics,” said Stockbridge High School teacher Bryan […]
Five books to curl up with this holiday season
by Jenna Chapman It’s hard to believe that this whirlwind of a year is coming to a close. While the holidays might look different for your family this season, I still hope you have the chance to be grateful for good health. This year has shown us that the little things are the most important. […]
Jane Marthaler of Gregory Wins November’s Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Jane Marthaler of Gregory, November’s Garden winner of the month. This mature garden has a nice combination of flowers and vegetables. In the right corner, it appears that the nasturtiums are climbing the sunflowers. These colorful flowers, often served in salads or used to decorate cakes, are edible. […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: Decembers in years gone by and a special thanks to Genealogical Society
by Mary Jo David Author’s Note: The “Rearview Mirror” columns depend on access to the historical newspaper archives that were previously kept on aging microfilm at the Stockbridge Community Library. To the delight of this author and, it’s safe to say, anyone who requires access to old newspaper articles at the Library, the Ingham County […]
Stock BIZ: Enjoy some retail therapy and keep holiday shopping local at Country Petals
by Mary Jo David You hear it from family and friends, on the radio and in social media. “This year, more than ever, shop local.” The “Local First” mantra has been circulating for years, but this year, while everyone is feeling the pinch in the midst of a pandemic, local businesses seem to be feeling […]
Staff Spotlight: Second-grade teacher, Nichole Whitt, is influential in early learning.
by Amy Haggerty Math, reading, and writing are some of the most essential skills learned in elementary school. Nichole Whitt, a second-grade teacher at Smith Elementary, loves her job and shows every day that she is up to the challenge of imparting these skills to her students. “I have the honor of interacting with amazing […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
My first week as Interim Superintendent was unique, and not just because of Covid 19. Returning after seven years was reassuring because I found the district to be in good shape. It was also nice because of the people who work in the district. They make my work easier because they are so good at […]