Stockbridge Community Schools
Custodian Kevin Smith takes pride in his work
Editor’s note: August’s print edition published the wrong caption to the photo of Kevin Smith on the left. We sincerely apologize. by Amy Haggerty When students see Kevin Smith in the hallways at Stockbridge High School, they may feel tempted to say “Go Blue” before uttering “hello.” Smith, an extreme University of Michigan fan, always […]
Community Spotlight: Unsung hero Don Lockhart leads by example
by Jo Mayer and Patrice Johnson DJ Phatboy, aka Don Lockhart, is well known for bringing music and fun to weddings, high school dances, daddy-daughter dances and kids-night-out events. But not so well known are this 6-foot-1-inch father’s behind-the-scenes good works as coach, umpire, groundskeeper, field marker and gofer for Stockbridge Community Education. According to […]
GLHS Graduate Crowned Miss Michigan
Congratulations to 2012 Grass Lake High School graduate Emily Sioma for winning the 2018 Miss Michigan pageant in Muskegon this weekend. With her crowning, Emily earns the statewide title, $12,000 in scholarship money and the opportunity to take part in the Miss America Scholarship Pageant, which will take place in September in Atlantic City, N.J. […]
Death Notice: Ronald A. Driscoll
DRISCOLL, Ronald A. 12/11/1938 – 6/24/2018 Ronald A. Driscoll, age 79, of Jackson, Michigan passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 surrounded by loving family and the compassionate care of HFAH Hospice Home. Ron graduated from Eastern Michigan University and began his teaching career in Stockbridge, Michigan in 1961. He taught in Stockbridge for 30 years, […]
Join Carol Hatch and Music Celebrations International for the Dublin Choral Festival in Ireland June 18 through 27, 2019
From Carol Hatch, Choral Director Greetings to All, I have just returned from Ireland and I am anxious to set our trip participant roster for Ireland, 2019! Please enjoy my photos which are presented in random order and imagine yourself “speak’n with a lit’ul Irish accent today! The Director’s Preview Tour was wonderful. We toured […]
Extra Extra Read All About It – The Awards Keep Coming!
By Cindy Lance April 2018, a presenter who has become a regular fixture at Stockbridge Schools Board of Education meetings was on hand to again lift up her students and their exceptional work. At the request of the board, Ms. Elizabeth Cyr—mentor, teacher and driver of success for the Journalism, Yearbook and Uncaged News programs […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Millage renewal vote scheduled for August 7
Millage renewal vote scheduled for August 7 Stockbridge Community School residents will have the opportunity to vote on the school district’s operating millage renewal on August 7. The operating millage renewal will allow the district to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property. This is not a new tax increase but simply a renewal of millage […]
Staff Spotlight: Leslie Cummings brings it home
by Amy Haggerty Professionalismand nurturingare two words to describe Leslie Cummings. This guidance counselor has worn many hats during her 23 years of working with grades 9 through 12 in the Stockbridge Community School District, and not the least of which involves assisting students with their futures. According to Principal Jeff Trapp, “Leslie is a […]
Chamber names Cheryl Holloway Volunteer of the Year
by Patrice Johnson In keeping with tradition, the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce announced its Volunteer of the Year award during the annual Day in the Village, and this year a retired Stockbridge teacher was named recipient. Cheryl Holloway’s unwavering commitment to Outreach’s Tide Me Over program ranked high among her many kind and generous […]
July’s Student of the Month: Eastyn Good inspires kindness and compassion
by Cassandra Watson As many local residents are well aware, the Stockbridge area is home to a strong and unique body of students. Eastyn Good, nominated and selected by school staff and administrators as Student of the Month, is one such young man. This Stockbridge Elementary School student has faced exceptionally difficult challenges in his […]