Stockbridge Community Schools
Panthers Girls Win Five of Six
After a slow start to the season against some tough competition, the Stockbridge varsity girls have bounced back by winning six of seven games to improve to 6-4 on the season. The Panthers three opening loses to start the season were against a pair of state-ranked teams in D3 third-ranked Michigan Center and D4 second-ranked […]
Staff Spotlight: High school teacher Ben Kruse has teaching experience from around the globe
by Don Porter Ben Kruse is in his fifth year of teaching at Stockbridge High School; this year he is teaching math and science. In addition, he has found time to coach football, girls soccer, and wrestling and has provided weight training opportunities for students. And because he likes to stay busy, Kruse is also […]
Alpena Community College Dean’s List Fall 2023
Following is a list of Alpena Community College students from your area who have been named to the 2023 Fall Semester Dean’s List. I hope you will be able to include their names and accomplishments in an upcoming edition of your newspaper. The Dean’s List recognizes students of great distinction who have earned perfect 4.00 […]
There’s a first for everything
Secretary turns teacher by Kaitlyn Oversmith, Uncaged Reporter This article is being reprinted, with minimal edits, from the Uncaged Student News October 2023 edition. Once upon a time, Jennifer Paton was a dance teacher, running a whole studio by herself. Today, almost six years later, she’s a teacher again. This time, however, she’s teaching seventh […]
Smith, Heritage students discover holiday joy at Winter Carnival
by Tina Cole-Mullins The smiling faces of merry children dressed in red and green, some wearing festive ribbons and bows, could be seen in the decked halls of Smith and Heritage schools. They were joined by parents, grandparents, family and friends for the annual Smith and Heritage Elementary Winter Carnival and Christmas program. Students of […]
Stockbridge FFA Students chosen to present at student technology showcase at state Capitol
Local students will demonstrated projects during the 22nd Annual AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase in Lansing Stockbridge, MI – Local students from Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School headed to the state Capitol on December 6, 2023 to participate in the 22nd annual AT&T/ Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Student Technology Showcase, highlighting the incredible applied technology […]
Stuff a Bus: Another example of community heart
by Jo Mayer It’s always heartening to experience the generosity of the community, and Stuff a Bus was another example of the the Stockbridge area’s largesse. Bags and bags of donated toys, not to mention generous donations of cash, were collected during the event, which was held on December 2 on the Stockbridge Township Square. […]
New Coach Hopes to Bring Stockbridge Wrestling Back to Glory Days
It has been a long time since the Stockbridge wrestling program has had a strong team, let alone being able to fill a full squad, but new wrestling coach Jacob Adams is hoping to turn things around for the Panthers this season. The Panthers have struggled to fill weight classes in recent seasons, but the […]
Fire Up Panthers: Stockbridge students create a small business
by Judy Williams Photo credit Judy Williams Look out, Stockbridge. There’s a new small business in town that is not only successful, but it has ignited an entrepreneurial spirit in one Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School classroom. Fire Up Panthers, a microbusiness involved in making and selling fire starters, is operated by eight energetic young men […]
One day at a time
Published in Uncaged, October 2023 Bringing the school closer together by Collin Trost, Uncaged Reporter This article is being published mostly as-is from the October 2023 edition of Uncaged Student News at the local high school. A few very minor edits have been made by the Stockbridge Community News. After a long summer, staff have […]