Stockbridge Community Schools
Clyde’s Corner: Mike DeMint is still going strong after 56 years
by Clyde Whitaker Talk about longevity! Recently I ran into Mike DeMint and his wife Norma at our local McDonald’s. Since I had not seen Mike for a while, I asked him how he was doing. He said he is still working with the school; this is his 56th year of serving the school in […]
STOCKBRIDGE STUDENTS HEADING TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
STOCKBRIDGE, Mich., October 13, 2026 – The Stockbridge FFA’s Underwater Robotics Team has been invited to conduct coral research, test newly designed sensor systems, and conduct an educational outreach project in The Dominican Republic, November 14-20, 2026. For the past seven months Stockbridge students have been working to redesign NASA’s STELLA (Science and Technology Education […]
Standout sixth graders ace social studies quizzes
by Geoffrey Gauthier As the sixth-grade social studies teacher at Heritage Elementary, I am proud to recognize a stellar group of students who recently achieved 100% on their map quizzes for the United States and Canada—including states and provinces/territories. On behalf of Stockbridge Community Schools and the Stockbridge Community News, congratulations to the following students! […]
Staff Spotlight: With hometown roots and fresh ideas, Audrey Austin returns to teach third grade
by Mary Jo David When Audrey Austin welcomed her third graders at Heritage School this fall, she wasn’t just starting a new job. She was coming home. Austin attended Stockbridge schools from her earliest days through high school graduation. Now she is in the midst of her first year teaching in the district where she […]
Superintendent’s Desk
Stockbridge Traditions + School Spirit = Panther Pride Share your Stockbridge school memories Stockbridge Community Schools has a rich history filled with traditions and school spirit. As each new year begins, we must honor our past and look toward the new opportunities of the school year. We feel that our schools are the heartbeat of […]
2026: Another Stockbridge Area Schools Homecoming is in the books
All photos by Judy Williams and Susan Daily Early forecasts indicated rain for Friday, Sept. 18, but Stockbridge Schools must have done something right because the rain held off as 30-plus floats and Homecoming Court representatives assembled in town to prepare for the 2026 Homecoming Parade in the Village of Stockbridge. The theme for the […]
Homecoming Court looking forward to the 2026 Stockbridge Homecoming this Friday
Looking ahead to this week’s Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 18, the Stockbridge Community Schools homecoming court assembled for rehearsal this week.
Welcome Breakfast: New superintendent kicks off school year for SCS teachers and staff
by Mary Jo David On Aug. 17, the Stockbridge Community Schools district welcomed back staff at its annual Welcome Back Breakfast. By 8 a.m., teachers, administrators, and support staff filled the cafeteria at the Jr./Sr. High School. The agenda included introductions of new staff, years-of-service acknowledgements, recognition of the Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the […]
Superintendent’s Desk: Moving beyond information sharing to more meaningful communication
by Jeffrey Trapp, superintendent of schools As the calendar turns to September and we settle into the rhythm of the new school year, I find myself reflecting on the energy that has filled our hallways these past few weeks. It has been a joy to see our students reconnecting with friends and teachers. As I […]
Clyde’s Corner: They called me ‘Coach’ as the years flew by
by Clyde Whitaker Usually an object or picture will spark a story in me. Today it was a community education shirt I wore that said “Stockbridge” on the front and “Coach” on the back. Coaching over the past 40 years has brought me much joy, working with the kids, seeing them improve with smiles on […]