Stockbridge Community Schools
Student of the Month Spotlight: 8th Grader Josephine Beutler
by Cindy Lance When posed interview questions, this month’s “Student of the Month” Josephine Beutler responded with a question herself. “Why was I chosen as Student of the Month? There are so many deserving students who bring much more to Stockbridge Schools, I am really just an average kid who tries to bring positivity to […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Junior High Panther Pride: Student and subject centered
by Karl Heidrich In our second year as a junior high and under the leadership of Meghan Kunzelman, our 8th-grade students are finding success as they prepare to transition to 9th-grade and senior high. Our junior high fosters collaboration among staff and its focus is both student and subject centered. Our staff functions as an […]
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 […]