Stockbridge Community Schools
Staff Spotlight: Shawn Bliss combines dream jobs to keep third-grade students interested.
by Amy Haggerty Shawn Bliss is a third-grade teacher at Heritage school in Stockbridge who readily admits that the best part of her job is interacting with the kids every single day. “If you want to put a smile on your face for the day, have a conversation with an eight year old. These kids […]
Ceremony to honor 1970-71 SHS boys basketball team that reached state finals
by Clyde Whitaker Fifty years ago, the 1970-71 Stockbridge boys basketball team earned its way into the Michigan State Finals Championship Game. Although Stockbridge would end up losing the game to Shelby, the team made the community and school proud. The 1970-71 team also put Stockbridge on the map as a basketball school. Since then, […]
Emergency public health orders issued for Ingham County schools
by Judy Brune In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail has issued two public health orders that will go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Mask and quarantine guidelines: The emergency orders require the use of masks and specify quarantine and isolation procedures for schools […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Start the school year with habits for success If ever there was a year for a new beginning, this is it. As we begin the new school year, we need to take a look at how we spend your time. If returning to school has been a challenge and you find yourself struggling to get […]
SHS Class of 1981 gathers for 40-year reunion
by Tina Cole-Mullins “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Some 40 years ago, members of the Stockbridge High School Class of 1981 walked across the stage and received their diplomas. The graduates then left their familiar high school and friends behind to begin a new journey and make their way […]
Panthers Can’t Hold Lead in Loss to Morenci
The Stockbridge football team jumped out to a quick lead, but ran out of gas as the Panthers fell to Morenci 60-41 Thursday night to fall to 1-1 overall on the season. For the second straight week the Panthers took control early and had to hold off a late charge, but this time they could […]
‘This I Believe’ Second-place winning essay by Maggie Jones
Winners of the semiannual “This I Believe” contest are in, and first place goes to Samantha Nothnagel. The second-place winner is Maggie Jones, and the third-place winner is David Villegas. For the past several years, Stockbridge High School and the Stockbridge Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay-writing contest in order to […]
Volleyball Drops Three at Dansville Quad
Photo by Pam Mackinder The Stockbridge volleyball team had a rought night at the Dansville quad Monday, dropping three matches. Two of the matches went to a third set tiebreaker, but the Panthers were not able to pull out a win. The Panthers fell to Durand 19-25, 25-12, 12-15; Dansville 12-25, 8-25; and Owosso 25-18, […]
Cross Country Teams Compete at South Lyon Invite
The Stockbridge cross country team competed at the South Lyon Invititaional Saturday and came home with a strong showing in the meet the featured several Division 1 teams. The boys finished 4th overall and were the small division champions, while the girls finished 9th. Novi won the boys race with 24 points, while Sylvania Northview […]