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Staff Spotlight: Bus driver Leslie Reasoner in students’ corners
by Amy Haggerty Having great people skills is one important aspect of being a school bus driver, but drivers must also be patient, dependable and responsible. They are tasked with ensuring each child is picked up and dropped off at school and returned home safely every day. Leslie Reasoner, having worked 19 years for Stockbridge […]
This I believe
Below, is the first of what SCN plans to offer as a monthly student-written, ‘This I Believe,’ column. To kick off, we are pleased to feature, “I Believe in Kindness” by Melanie Eskew, a 15-year-old sophomore at Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School. In addition to polishing her writing skills, Eskew involved in FIRST Robotics, Science Olympiad […]
Student of the Month: Emily Satkowiak
By Cindy Lance Emily Satkowiak Heritage Elementary 4th grader personifies the saying, “You Before Me.” Satkowiak is enthusiastic about learning and is a positive role model, according to her teacher Katherine Anderson. “I recently noticed Emily helping another student with a difficult math problem by teaching and guiding them through each step,” Anderson said. “She did this completely on her […]
Staff Spotlight–Rachel Jones: dedicated to bringing out the best in her students
By Amy Haggerty Gym class in school influenced many of us to become the people we are today. There, we learned valuable physical skills that set a pattern for lifelong fitness. Rachel Jones, a 19-year veteran teacher, exposes her young 5s to 5th grade students to a variety of activities. She makes gym class a […]
Wonders of Science: Our glorious age of (dis)information
by Eric Rasmussen It is easy to take for granted how remarkable it is to have so much information available at our fingertips via our smartphones. Think about it for a second. The phones we are holding are about 300 times more powerful than the computers used to land Apollo astronauts on the moon. With these […]
Looking Back – March 2019
by Diane Rockall In recognition, preparation for and celebration of Women’s History Month, this column will veer a little from its norm and look back at local women who made it into our historical records, a major feat for the time. Space forbids the possibility of including all those who contributed to what we have […]
Texting now available for 911 service
Do you need 911 service? Now you can use your cellular phone to get help in emergencies. The following is an excerpt from a letter released by Ingham County 911 Director Lance Langdon. On Jan. 8, 2019, the Ingham County 9-1-1 center enhanced its service to the community by adding Text-to-911 Services. Central dispatch director […]
Staff Spotlight: Courtney Fletcher finds innovative ways to help
by Amy Haggerty Enter Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School and chances are Courtney Fletcher will greet you with a cheerful smile. Fletcher, who stepped in for Mary Carpenter when she retired two years ago, buzzes in guests and visitors throughout the day. She supports the day-to-day running of the office, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines while assisting […]
Wonders of Science: Tick tock goes the clock
by Eric Rasmussen Spend one hour doing something you enjoy. Then spend an hour standing in line at the Secretary of State’s office waiting for a license plate. Good chance the second hour will feel much longer. Depending on our situation, time passes at different rates for us humans, and amazingly, this relativity holds true […]
January is school board recognition month
by Karl Heidrich The month of January presents an opportunity to appreciate the volunteer service of our school board members. Over the years, our school board has shown consistent dedication to the Stockbridge community. Board of education members are all local citizens who spend countless hours working towards providing the best educational opportunities for our […]