Stockbridge Community Schools
Staff Spotlight: Michelle Burke adds STEAM to STEM at Smith Elementary
By Patrice Johnson In 1957 when Russia launched its Sputnik satellite, images from space sent shock waves across the world. Fear of Russian control of the final frontier chilled Americans to their bones and roused the nation’s competitive spirit. Within a year, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space […]
Madonna University makes it a Stockbridge twofer
by Judy Williams Recently, 2017 SHS graduate Alexis Craft signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. She will be joining her former teammate and friend Mackenzie Williams, class of 2018. “Since graduating last year, I have been working to earn money for school,” Craft stated. “I’m so excited […]
Boys Varsity Basketball falls to Concord 67-52
Stockbridge lost for the 5th time in 5 games Thursday night, Dec. 21, to close the first quarter of the season. The Panthers fall to 0-5 on the season and look to regroup over the holiday break. The Panthers were led in scoring by Senior Chris Jenkins and Junior Brody Canfield with 12 points, a career high […]
Girls varsity basketball falls to Concord HS 43-29
Wednesday, Dec. 20: Emily Breslin led the waywith 9 points and 12 rebounds. Chelsey Asquith helped with 7 points and 2 steals. Kenzie Williams also had 7 points and Madi Howard chipped in 4 points.
School Surplus/Salvage Sale
By Patrice Johnson A light but steady stream of inquisitive shoppers filtered through the doors of the Old Middle School over the weekend of December 16-17. The Stockbridge Community Education was holding its final School Surplus/Salvage sale. Jo Mayer was on hand to greet visitors and answer questions. “Sometimes we have one item like a […]
SHS girls varsity basketball beats Leslie 47-38
Maddie Howard led the team with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Emily Breslin added 8 points and 6 rebounds. Mackenzie Williams also had 8 points and Chelsey Asquith added 6.
Jennifer Grumelot: Lifetime volunteer to retire
by Diane Rockall Anyone who meets Jennifer Grumelot is bound to see that her life centers on three things: her religious faith, her family and her community. Now, after 55 years of service to the Stockbridge Community Grumelot says she is retiring. When asked about her volunteer efforts, she recalled her first volunteer project in […]
From the Superintendent’s desk
by Karl Heidrich During the 2014-2015 school year our district developed board goals and a strategic plan which guided the positive direction of our school district. We have had tremendous focus with our goals over the past three years and have had forward momentum in many areas. Our current vision and goals are as follows: […]
Groups and resources enriching our community
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents a first pass at compiling descriptions and contact information. Descriptions have been cropped here due to space limitations. To see the expanded descriptions, go to Stockbridgecommunitynews.com. Not listed or notice […]