Stockbridge Community Schools
Staff Spotlight: Smith Elementary math interventionist Kim Porter jumped at the opportunity to help more students
by Mary Jo David In 2023, Smith Elementary introduced SpringMath, a teacher-led program to promote math through “paired learning.” Smith’s math teachers are supported through math interventionists—like Kim Porter and her other Smith counterpart, Bonnie Rattai—who work, one-on-one, with math students to help them get on track with their math goals. Math students in grades […]
Junior High Quiz Bowl Team shares the curiosity buzz with sixth graders
by Michelle Szilagyi Every Tuesday in March, Junior High Quiz Bowl team members have been visiting Heritage Elementary to introduce sixth-grade students to one of the exciting opportunities awaiting them at the Jr./Sr. High School. During these sessions, team members explain how the team works, share their individual roles and responsibilities during competitions, and talk […]
STOCKBRIDGE STUDENTS RETURN FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
STOCKBRIDGE, MI., March 3, 2026 – The Stockbridge FFA’s Underwater Robotics Team recently completed a service project in the Dominican Republic on February 22nd through the 28th, 2026. While in the Dominican Republic, Stockbridge FFA members and their advisor worked with both students and staff at the Puntacana International School, or PCIS. The Dominican Republic (DR) is a […]
Noah Sandecki Signs to Play Football at Alma College
Stockbridge senior Noah Sandecki recently signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Alma College. Sandecki has been a three-sport athlete for the Panthers playing baseball and basketball along with football for the Panthers. Being a three-sport athlete, Sandecki had to make a choice about what sport gave him the best shot at […]
Women of Note: Booster, Lion, coach, board member: Lyn St. Dennis wears many hats well
by Mary Jo David Camping is what attracted one of this year’s Women of Note to our area. Lyn St. Dennis and her husband, Mike, landed in Unadilla Township by way of Waterford and then Ann Arbor, where Lyn worked at the Veterans Hospital. Eventually, the couple purchased 10 acres and built their home on […]
Emma Smith Elementary builds strong foundations through Science of Learning approach
Information provided by Smith Elementary administration Families seeking a strong academic start for their children will find a research-driven, student-centered environment at Emma Smith Elementary, part of Stockbridge Community Schools. Serving students in Young 5s through Second Grade, the school is building momentum around a clear focus: aligning instruction with the Science of Learning to […]
Girls’ Basketball Wins First District Title in 26 years
It had been a long time coming for the Stockbridge girls’ basketball team when the Panthers claimed its first district title in 26 years Friday night with a 43-23 win over Dansville. The Division 3 district title is the first for the Panthers since 2000, when “The Magnificent Seven” coached by Mike Daily claimed the […]
Staff Spotlight: For Stockbridge school bus driver Meredith McManaman, keeping kids safe is non-negotiable
by Mary Jo David Many things stood out while interviewing school bus driver Meredith McManaman, but the most notable is that, in the life of a bus driver, every minute counts. McManaman drives Bus 17-04, better known to younger kids in the Stockbridge School District as the “Lion” bus. She starts her day at 5 […]
Stockbridge Mayhem youth wrestling takes third in Mayhem Madness Tournament
by Melissa McPherson Over 500 wrestlers, from 43 different clubs in and around Michigan came to Stockbridge on Jan. 11 to compete in Mayhem Madness, the first ever MyWay tournament hosted by the Stockbridge Mayhem Wresting Club. The club, made up of students in grades K through 8, has experienced rapid growth since 2022, expanding […]