Heritage Elementary School
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 […]
Superintendent’s Desk: Looking forward to an incredible school year at Stockbridge Community Schools
As we prepare to welcome our students back on the first day of school, I want to take a moment to share how excited and grateful I am to begin this school year as superintendent of Stockbridge Community Schools. It is such an honor. When people ask me why I have dedicated my career to […]
New Stockbridge superintendent focuses on learning, belonging and community trust
by Melissa McPherson As he prepares to lead Stockbridge Community Schools into the new school year, incoming superintendent Jeffrey Trapp says his top priority is keeping student learning at the center of every decision while strengthening relationships with students, staff and families. Formerly principal of Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School, Trapp began his new role as […]
Stockbridge Board of Education seeks community input into search for new superintendent
The Stockbridge Community Schools Board of Education is beginning the process of hiring a new superintendent and is seeking family, community, staff input on the qualities, experiences, and skills needed in the new superintendent. The board is being assisted in its search by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB), a service organization that supports […]
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 […]