Heritage Elementary School
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 […]
Staff Spotlight: Music is a joyful experience for Jenny Laveirge’s K through 4 students
by Mary Jo David Imagine teaching and never having to struggle to get your students to engage. For that matter, imagine being a student in a class where pretty much every student wants to be there. From the sound of it—and sound is the operative word here—that’s what it’s like to be in Jenny Laveirge’s […]
Superintendent’s Desk: Thank you for supporting the school bond
Dear Stockbridge Community School District, We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for supporting our recent bond initiative. Yourinvestment in our schools means a great deal to us, and we are committed to using theseresources responsibly while meeting the needs of our students and caring for our districtfacilities. Our goal is to address immediate […]
Staff Spotlight
Students are fortunate special ed teacher Amber Robidou traveled full circle and arrived back in her hometown by Mary Jo David Although she grew up in Stockbridge, Amber Robidou took the long road—by way of Colorado and Montana—before becoming a teacher here at Heritage School. Her years in Colorado and Montana were spent teaching special […]
School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.
by Brian Friddle On Nov. 4, residents in the Stockbridge Community School District will have the opportunity to vote on aproposed bond. This is a no-mil increase bond—your annual tax rate will not go up if this bond proposalpasses.The goal of this bond is to address a variety of needs across the district. Some require […]
Sunshine and smiles pave the way for the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming Parade
Photos provided by Judy Williams and Mary Jo David Participants in the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming Parade could not have asked for a better day to celebrate their school pride. Float crews and various teams organized in the sunshine and (very) warm weather before they got the show on the road. Folks from throughout the school […]
Staff Spotlight
Parapro Amy Van Schoiack loves being part of a family of helpers by Mary Jo David Amy Van Schoiack is coming up on 15 years as a paraprofessional with Stockbridge schools. She began her career at Smith Elementary and is currently a longtime parapro at Heritage School. Parapros work alongside educators to help maintain a […]
Staff Spotlight
Dr. Krisan Fedokovitz helps level the playing field for struggling students by Mary Jo David As a school psychologist, Dr. Krisan Fedokovitz has been helping students address learning and behavioral challenges for almost 25 years—the last eight of those years in Stockbridge. Fedokovitz works full-time in the Stockbridge School District, with students from preschool through […]
Stockbridge Community Schools bids farewell to well-loved staff members
by Amy Haggerty and Mary Jo David The end of the schoolyear is a bittersweet time. There’s excitement and jubilation as kids—not to mention, staff—step out into the sunshine and the promise of all that summertime offers. But summer also brings with it the sadness of saying “goodbye” to teachers and staff who, after long […]