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Stockbridge students take LEAP into summer of learning
by Laura Whitaker Stockbridge Community Schools provided fun and educational experiences for students this summer in the Learning Explorer Adventure Program, better known as LEAP. Thanks to district funding, more than 130 students in kindergarten to fifth grade were enrolled in the summer program. For three to six weeks, students participated in reading and STEM […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Check out the new bikes at Stockbridge Branch Library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell When I began working at the Stockbridge Branch in 2019, I was delighted to discover the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail running through town. Several times each summer since then, I bring my bicycle to work with me and enjoy a peaceful, […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Brian Wilson’s writing of ‘California Girls’ by John Robinson Q: Please do some trivia on one of my favorites, “California Girls.” A: According to Beach Boy Brian Wilson, the music for “California Girls” stemmed from his first experience with LSD. After taking a tab, Brian went into his bedroom, covered his head with a pillow […]
‘Finding Tyler’ to air on PBS stations across the country
by Judy Williams “It’s finally happening, the 20-minute documentary, ‘Finding Tyler: A Journey with an Unpredictable Past,’ has been picked up for national syndication,” Patrice Johnson announced with a smile. This short documentary was selected from more than 1,500 films that vied for one of the 134 slots in the 2021 RiverRun Festival. The film […]
Staff Breakfast signals a positive start to the district’s new school year
by Mary Jo David On August 16, 2022, Stockbridge Area Schools staff and administrators gathered for a breakfast meeting to kick off the new school year. The cafeteria in the Junior/Senior High School was filled to the brim with people and an optimistic vibe for the new 2022-23 school year. Superintendent Brian Friddle opened the […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Thanks to all for supporting district during pandemic Hello Stockbridge Families, We know that the last two years have been two of the most challenging years for many people. We wanted to express our appreciation for those in our community who have helped to navigate this difficult situation of enduring a pandemic. We hope that […]
Graebner-Sundling recognized for contributions to health care
Information from Trinity Health Michigan Nancy Graebner-Sundling, who recently retired as president of Chelsea Hospital, was one of three winners of a Special Recognition Award given by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) for extensive contributions to health care. The awards were presented June 30 at the MHA’s annual membership meeting. Graebner-Sundling served for […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Where did Lynyrd Skynyrd, Village People get their names? by John Robinson Q: Who was the real guy that Lynyrd Skynyrd named themselves after? A: Lynyrd Skynyrd originally used the band name “The Noble Five” and “One Percent” before naming themselves after Leonard Skinner, a gym coach at Robert E. Lee High in Jacksonville, Florida. […]
Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild’s quilt show in Stockbridge October 8th and 9th 2022
The Jackson area Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild is hosting their bi-annual Quilt Show event on October 8th and 9th at Heritage Elementary (Stockbridge). This year, the theme of the event is “Quilters are Artists Too”. In addition to traditional quilts attendees can expect to peruse an array of contemporary works including Landscapes, Innovative Collages […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library millage on Aug. 2 ballot in Ingham County by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Capital Area District Libraries’ millage is up for restoration and renewal on the Aug. 2 ballot for those who own homes in Ingham County. The millage provides 90% of CADL’s operating budget. If the millage does not pass, many library services […]