Heritage Elementary School
Heritage joins the Great Kindness Challenge
by Jill Marie Ogden Challenges seem to be all the rage with the kids these days. Some are fun, some are questionable, and some are downright dangerous. End of January, Heritage Elementary will participate in a free worldwide program that empowers students to create a culture of kindness. The Great Kindness Challenge, run by the […]
Ele’s Place heals hearts in Stockbridge Schools
revised 12/13/2018 by Amy Haggerty Many of us recognize Ele’s Place for its help to grieving children, teens and their families. But how many are aware that this Michigan-based nonprofit has a home in Stockbridge Community Schools? Or how its life-changing services came to take root here? Not long ago, school staff began to express concerns […]
Stockbridge Community Thanksgiving
A wonderful burst of new volunteers from age 4 to well past that came forward to provide an admirable Community Thanksgiving to end the events 25th year and begin its 26th. Food service was provided from just before 11:30 a.m. starting time to just before 2 p.m. closing time. The meal consisted of Turkey, gravy, […]
Student of the Month: Finn Coffman
By Cindy Lance Blink, and you may not see the highly motivated and energetic Finn Coffman. This sixth grader at Heritage Elementary stays active, mountain biking, running cross country and playing soccer. This past summer Coffman placed second in a mountain bike race while in the Upper Peninsula. Most recently, he medaled in his […]
Panther Cub PTO meets to address needs of K through 8th graders
by Jill Ogden Stop by Heritage Elementary at 4:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of any month, and chances are you’ll sense a palpable energy coming from its conference room. Such was the case Oct. 2 as parents, teachers and principals gathered around a table to button down upcoming plans of the Panther Cubs PTO. “At each […]
Heritage Fall Family Fun Night hosts 150 or more kids
by Michelle Hilla and Jill Ogden Care to wear a living snake necklace? Like to pet a pigeon? Learn about local public trails? How about learning to care for your teeth, body and self? Sept. 27, Fall Family Fun Night at Heritage School featured it all, from a petting zoo to face painting to informational displays. […]
Poisonous snake bites former Stockbridge teacher
by Diane Rockall On August 20, a Massasauga rattler bit former Stockbridge art teacher Laura Bowen in her Pinckney residence backyard. The Stockbridge Community News is pleased to report that she is recovering nicely and by mid-September felt well enough to take a brief trip. Bowen says she expects to return to normal soon. On the day […]
Panther Report Fall 2018
The Fall 2018 Panther Report from Superintendent Karl Heidrich is attached below. Panther Report Fall 2018 (1)
From the superintendent’s desk: Welcome back
by Karl Heidrich Welcome back to the 2018-2019 school year! We hope you had an enjoyable summer. First of all, we would like to thank our school district community for passing our operating millage renewal. We appreciate your continued support of our school district. Over the summer, our administrative team has been working hard preparing […]
Kerri Allen named SAEF Mitteer Employee of the Year recipient
Kerri Allen, an elementary school teacher in Stockbridge since 1995, was selected as the 2018 Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year by the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation. “Kerri Allen stands out as one of the most caring teachers with whom I’ve worked,” said Brad Edwards, Smith Elementary School principal. “She has a unique ability […]