Stockbridge Community Schools
Stockbridge students to participate in ACES
by Jill Marie Ogden May 1, Stockbridge K-5 students, in tandem with students across the nation, will participate in the annual ACES run. ACES, All Children Exercising Simultaneously, began in 1989 and has been referred to as the world’s largest exercise class. Stockbridge physical education teacher, Rachel Jones, has been organizing the project in Stockbridge […]
Stockbridge FIRST Robotics wins regional and state competitions. Now seeks funding to compete in world championships
Source: FRC Team 6591 Panther Powered – Stockbridge, MI The Stockbridge FIRST Robotics team is capping off its short 3-year history with a landmark season. In January,FIRST, an acronym For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology revealed its annual game challenge for this year’s FIRST Robotics competition. All FIRST teams then had six weeks to […]
Stockbridge resident within reach of highest recognition, Stars and Stripes Final Level Award
by Jo Mayer Few people in Michigan have received the Stars and Stripes Final Level Award, and Stockbridge resident Sarah Drew hopes to see her name added to the short list. The Stars & Stripes Award is the highest recognition available to an American Heritage Girl, an organization founded in 1995 and dedicated to the […]
Spring cleaning leads to spring reading
by Jessica Martell With Marie Kondo’s juggernaut, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, recently adapted to a Netflix original, and books like The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning on the New York Times best seller list, it’s no surprise people are ready to clean house. What is surprising, is one of the possible beneficiaries […]
Staff Spotlight: Cheryl Walsh and Nancy Wisman lead refreshed Stockbridge Community Virtual School
by Amy Haggerty Not every student is academically inclined, and since 1994, Stockbridge Community Schools has provided students different pathways to complete their graduation requirements. The new Stockbridge Community Virtual School, reborn of the former Alternative Education program, helps academically challenged students obtain the high school credits necessary to earn their high school diplomas. Leading […]
Local art contest winners featured at Farmer’s State Bank open house
by Jenny Smith Punch, popcorn, and cake welcomed visitors to the Farmer’s State Bank open house on Wednesday, March 27. The bank’s walls displayed new artwork from local students. The contest began after a remodel several years ago. Ever since the bank has annually highlighted many talented artists throughout the years. This year will also […]
‘This Does Not Define Me” essay wins second place in ‘This I Believe’ contest
Brynn Tatar, 16, and a student at Stockbridge High School, earned second place for her ‘This I Believe’ essay. The semi-annual contest, offered in collaboration between the school and Stockbridge CADL library, recognizes outstanding works of local students. Below, Tatar’s words speak for themselves. This does not define me by Brynn Tatar I have always […]
Stockbridge Township Board discusses important issues
by Mary Wilson The March 18 meeting of Stockbridge Township Board Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cheyenne Johnson and Gabe Nielsen, students of Stockbridge Community Schools. Old business began with review of blueprints for the renovation of the new part of Township Hall, used by SAESA prior to moving to its […]
Stockbridge Masonic Lodge surprises Heritage School Library with $2,000 donation
by Mary Wilson Terry Wireman, Stockbridge Heritage School Librarian, wrote a letter to the Stockbridge Free and Accepted Mason Lodge 130. In it, she stated that the school would appreciate any funds the Masons could donate to help with new books for the library. The old books, she wrote, were getting worn out. Plus, there […]
Uncaged student news receives Silver Crown award
On Friday, March 22, Uncaged Stockbridge High School student journalists learned that they earned the 2019 Silver Crown from the CSPA (Columbia University, NYC) for its print news magazine and the online news website. Please join me in congratulating this tiny group of relentless students for their national ranking. […]