Stockbridge Community Schools
Student of the Month: Seventh-Grader Jose Ortiz-Martinez
by Cindy Lance Seventh-grader Jose Ortiz-Martinez loves soccer so much, he hopes to become a pro one day. But until then, Jose is busy being a star student in the classroom at Stockbridge Junior High. This effort has been noticed by his teachers and Jose is being honored as December’s Student of the Month. […]
Student of the Month: Finn Coffman
By Cindy Lance Blink, and you may not see the highly motivated and energetic Finn Coffman. This sixth grader at Heritage Elementary stays active, mountain biking, running cross country and playing soccer. This past summer Coffman placed second in a mountain bike race while in the Upper Peninsula. Most recently, he medaled in his […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Our Early Childhood Education program continues to grow and flourish!
by Karl Heidrich For two consecutive years the enrollment of early learners has continued to increase and has been running at capacity. We currently run four early childhood classrooms. Having all of our early childhood programs in the same building along with our K-2 educational programs is a huge success. Our all-inclusive school staff is […]
Staff Spotlight: Pam Gower, Committed, caring and driven to excellence
by Amy Haggerty In this age of technology in the classroom, English teacher Pam Gower taps into creative ways to engage her ninth grade students and inspire them to learn. Every day, her students use digital tools to express their learning via videos, websites and podcasts. She also teaches sociology, an elective class, with students […]
Panther Cub PTO meets to address needs of K through 8th graders
by Jill Ogden Stop by Heritage Elementary at 4:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of any month, and chances are you’ll sense a palpable energy coming from its conference room. Such was the case Oct. 2 as parents, teachers and principals gathered around a table to button down upcoming plans of the Panther Cubs PTO. “At each […]
Heritage Fall Family Fun Night hosts 150 or more kids
by Michelle Hilla and Jill Ogden Care to wear a living snake necklace? Like to pet a pigeon? Learn about local public trails? How about learning to care for your teeth, body and self? Sept. 27, Fall Family Fun Night at Heritage School featured it all, from a petting zoo to face painting to informational displays. […]
Stockbridge Township and Village offer Clean Up Day for benefit of residents and school sports
by Zabrina Yannella Stockbridge Township and the Village of Stockbridge teamed up to offer local residents Clean Up Day at the Jr/Sr High School on September 22. “It was a great success,” Stockbridge Township Clerk Becky Muraf said. “The joint effort between the township and village disposed of an impressive amount of waste: 375 gallons […]
Stockbridge Sprockets begin their reach for the stars
by Agnes Geiger with info provided by Jennifer Hammerberg and Mary Waterhouse The Stockbridge Sprockets, a robotics club for grades seven and eight, launched into its second year of competition and learning in early September with a kickoff event at Oxford Middle School. Team members are participating in the For Inspiration and Recognition […]