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Garden of the Month: December
Dear Readers, Congratulations to Nancy Wilkerson of Stockbridge, December’s “Garden of the Month” contest winner. A judge writes, “Gardener Nancy adds hand crafted bird houses that attract birds to her beautiful blooms.” If you have a favorite garden, send in photos of it. Each month, July to March, the Stockbridge Area Garden Club will select […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Bond update
Dear Parents and School District Community, It is my pleasure to pass along information on our final construction project with remaining construction bond funds available. We are at the very end of our bond construction projects, and we have enough bond funds remaining for a small scale project. The project scope includes a small maintenance […]
The wonders of Science: A look back as we begin a new year
by Eric Rasmussen New Year’s is a wonderful time for festivities and time with loved ones. And if you are anything like me, the holiday brings New Year’s resolutions. But to make plans for where we’re going, it pays to know where we have been. In the case of the human species, ours is a […]
Police Blotter by Police Chief Johnnie Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 11/12/18, 3:40 pm: Suspicious incident in the 500 block of Old Orchard. Stockbridge police were dispatched after a 911 call was made by the ex-girlfriend of a resident.. The ex-girlfriend claimed that she heard a gunshot at the end of her conversation with the resident and […]
Wonders of Science: Happy Holidays from the Cosmos
by Eric Rasmussen Take a peek at your current house address. Writing 303 St., Denver, CO 80249 might get a person’s mail delivered correctly, but from a cosmic view, it’s wholly incomplete. A cosmic address for an Earth-based resident would need to include USA, Earth, Solar System, Milky Way, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Laniakea Supercluster, […]
Staff Spotlight: Nicole Borowy teaches her students to ‘be kind and always give your best effort!’
by Amy Haggerty The phrase, “It takes a village,” has held true for Nicole Borowy during her 19 years in the classroom. Borowy, who started her teaching career at Stockbridge Middle School, moved to Heritage School this past fall after administration approached her about working with students who have behavioral issues. With some convincing she […]
Looking Back – December 2018
by Diane Rockall December 1968 the Stockbridge village iron removal plant became operational greatly improving the quality and taste of village water according to those interviewed. The postmaster Elmer Lehman encouraged early mailing for the Christmas holidays. Santa arrived at the “Stockbridge Ambulance Building” on Dec. 7, sponsored by area businesses. Stockbridge First Baptist Church had […]
December’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. December’s winner will receive […]
Recreational marijuana: What you should know
by Chief John Torres The citizens of this great state have spoken, and the use marijuana for recreational purposes will soon become legal in Michigan. Whether you agree with the passage of this law or not, we must respect the process. Simply put, the yeas have it. For those who have questions, here are some […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Stockbridge Smith School ranks as a top performing elementary school in Ingham County
by Karl Heidrich Our Smith school staff are passionate educators, dedicated to the teaching and learning of all children. Below are points of pride from Smith Elementary School as we continue to prepare students in our school district for upper elementary. The Michigan School Index System ranked Smith an overall 94.6 percent in school performance. […]