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Stockbridge Community Schools offers summer learning…and fun!
by Judy Brune This July and August, the hallways of Heritage School were filled with much more activity and energy along with many more smiles compared to most previous summers. Thanks to special grant funding provided by the state, this summer about 55 Stockbridge Community Schools students—in kindergarten through fifth grades—participated in the Learning Exploring […]
Paws and Claws: Pets must adjust as kids return to school
by Cindy Anderson, DVM, Animal Care Clinic The change in routine associated with shorter days and the “running around” rush of heading back to school can be confusing to our pets. This change in the family’s pattern of behavior may not affect our cats so much, but our dogs will wonder what is going on. […]
Central Michigan University Deans list 2021
The Central Michigan University Deans list for the spring 2021 semester. -Senior, Madeline E. Clough of Gregory Stockbridge Community News congratulates you. If somehow your name was overlooked from either list please notify us at stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com.
CG Lantis honored for past years of dedication as SDDA chair
by Mary Jo David In July 2021, a spontaneous recognition event by the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority (SDDA) honored C.G. Lantis for his lengthy interim as chair of the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority (SDDA). Lantis served as SDDA chair from 2011 to 2019. A lifelong Stockbridge resident, Lantis, along with his sister, Katie Rodgers, owns […]
Annual Backpack Giveaway gets students ready for school
by Tina Cole-Mullins On Saturday, Aug. 8, the weather did not dampen the spirits of the eager kids, parents, grandparents and guardians attending the annual Backpack Giveaway on Stockbridge’s Township Square. Hosted by the Highest Praise Worship Center, the giveaway also was supported by Positively Chiropractic and Adiska Dental. This year marked the 15th annual […]
‘This I Believe’ Lessons to learn about self-reliance
Winners of the semiannual “This I Believe” contest are in, and first place goes to Samantha Nothnagel. The second-place winner is Maggie Jones, and the third-place winner is David Villegas. For the past several years, Stockbridge High School and the Stockbridge Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay-writing contest in order to […]
Stockbridge grad Alec Twining selected for fellowship in Germany
Information from Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals with additions by Judy Brune Alec Twining is one of 75 Americans selected to study and work in Germany as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals program, now in its 38th year. Twining, a 2017 graduate of Stockbridge High School and a recent […]
Retired teacher receives a gift of historical significance
Dennis Petsch, a retired middle school social studies teacher and counselor for Stockbridge Community Schools, received a very special gift from fellow SCS teacher Cheryl Walsh. Walsh gifted Petsch with a replica of a quilt similar to those used by runaway slaves seeking freedom in the 1800s by traveling the Underground Railroad. This particular quilt […]
Faces of Mental Wellness Conclusion: Mental health, magic tricks
by Tina Cole-Mullins and James Clark-Swalla In our series exploring mental health and wellness, we have been able to meet everyday people within our community who struggle with and/or manage mental health in one way or another. We spoke of our personal journeys and experience, spoke with a mother and daughter and last month we […]