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From the Superintendent’s Desk: Governor recognizes Stockbridge as one of 11 School Systems leading the way
By Karl Heidrich Feb. 21, Governor Snyder unveiled the Marshall Plan for Talent, a statewide partnership of “educators, employers and other stakeholders to transform Michigan’s talent pipeline and redesign the ways we invest, develop and attract talent in our state.” During the rollout, the governor recognized Stockbridge Community Schools, along with 10 other school districts […]
People in our community – Making a difference: Spotlight on Alma Back
By Cindy Lance On any given Sunday, Alma Back can be found making announcements in front of the congregation in Munith United Methodist Church. The latest was the “toilet paper challenge.” At least once each year, Back makes a competition out of toilet paper collection for Stockbridge Outreach. Members of the church draw a small piece […]
Save the bees
By Michael Sweet Bugs that chase us around the yard and try to sting us are no doubt annoying, but those buzzing dive-bombers are more likely wasps than bees. Bees pollinate 90 percent of wild plants and more than 30 percent of the world’s food crop, valued at $325 billion. If we humans wish […]
A brief history of Dewey School: Still ringing students back to class
Article submitted by the Waterloo Area Historical Society from archived information From 1844 to 1963—over the course of 119 years—Dewey School operated as a one-room country school in District #15 in Waterloo Township, Jackson County. The first school, constructed when farmers drove to market with horse-drawn wagons, was built of logs, heated with a woodstove […]
Stockbridge area to receive $809,000 for trail upgrades
Article and photos by Matt Pegouskie On Tuesday, March 13, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a Parks and Recreation Trail Millage resolution that includes more than $809,000 for upgrades to the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park segment within the Stockbridge School District. The resolution includes 13 other trail projects that […]
Stockbridge native plays role in Olympics
By Cindy Lance If you watched the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, you may have caught a glimpse of a Stockbridge graduate walking proudly with Team USA. Karen Ocwieja, daughter of John and Nancy Ocwieja, was named the U.S. Speedskating Short Track head athletic trainer in 2015 and made the journey to support her team in […]
Police Blotter from Village of Stockbridge
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 03/12/18 12:20 pm: SPD responded to the 300 block of Cherry Street and assisted a 40 yr old Stockbridge Township resident with entry into her vehicle due to her accidentally locking the keys inside. SPD was able to open the vehicle for her. 03/12/18 10:00 pm: […]
AP Courses: A golden nugget in Stockbridge School’s curriculum
By Cassandra Watson Most parents, students, and employees of Stockbridge Community Schools know that the school system supports exceptional educational programs for its students. Many are undoubtedly aware that local students continue to perform above average in all standardized testing. But how many realize that the school system also supports a robust and successful advanced […]
Stockbridge schools find ‘LINKS’ to success
By Cindy Lance Students with disabilities often face extra challenges in the classroom. But the Stockbridge Community Schools district discovered that some extra help and emotional support from a classmate can make a big difference. Parents Greg and Mary Mezo are “impressed with all the things and programs that Stockbridge Community Schools offer.” They called […]
Grandma’s secret to a long life
By Amy Heydlauff This month I attended a memorial service for my grandmother who died closer to the age of 104 than to 103. Not surprisingly, all in attendance spoke of her long and satisfying life, and I believe I may have identified her single greatest secret to this achievement. She did many of the […]