Stockbridge Community Schools
From the Superintendent’s desk: Congratulations to all of our graduates!
by Superintendent Karl Heidrich On Sunday, June 3rd, our district showcased and honored our seniors who have satisfactorily met the credit requirements to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. We cannot thank our staff enough for instructing, guiding, and mentoring our students throughout all grade levels in preparation for this special day and […]
Student of the Month for June: Brandon Nelson honored as leader
By Cindy Lance Brandon Nelson has leadership skills that are hard to miss as a sophomore at Stockbridge High School. School principals selected him for the prestigious HOBY Student Leadership Seminar this summer. “Brandon is a well-rounded leader that has been recognized by our staff,” said Jeff Trapp and Joe Wenzel, principals of Stockbridge Senior […]
Hope amid sadness
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have […]
SHS women score game-winning double at HOF Diamond Classic
by Steve Doran. Photo credit: Photos by Steve Photography Mr. Hejnal’s squad traveled to Lansing to play in the HOF Diamond Classic. Things started off with a 6-1 lead with Emily Breslin dominating on the mound and hitting a solo home run. This came to an end when Breslin took a line drive off her […]
Preparing our 2018 graduates for the future
by Cindy Lance Each year the Student Leadership team meets with the administrators and Board of Education to reflect on what is going well and to present ideas for improvement. This year, one topic of discussion was the need for teaching our students the basics of money management before they start the journey beyond high […]
Harlem Wizards fundraiser a slam-dunk
by Cindy Lance. Photo credits: Madison Gee Montgomery The world-famous Harlem Wizards brought their dazzling brand of basketball to the new Stockbridge High School gymnasium April 30 for an evening of high-flying fun. But the goal of this hoops game wasn’t a victory, it was to raise funds for the Stockbridge Community Schools’ Athletic Department. […]
Local McDonald’s gives back to education
by Cindy Lance Darlene and Scott Karns, the owners of the McDonald’s in Stockbridge, believe in giving back to the communities where they operate their businesses. This year they wanted to do something special to celebrate their 20th anniversary in Stockbridge and show their appreciation to the community. After discussing many possible ways to recognize […]
SAEF sponsors 16 scholarship funds
By volunteer staff The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) sponsors 16 separate scholarship funds. Each affords between $250 and $5,000 for college or trade school bound Stockbridge graduates. These scholarships serve as the “wind at their back” to further the education of Stockbridge graduates. They also provide recognition for high school accomplishments, motivation to manage […]
King & queen, prince & princess crowned Prom 2018
Photo Credit: Heather Asquith Photography They are crowned!
Pre-prom gathering brings SHS cafeteria to life
by Judy Williams and Patrice Johnson Smiles and high energy ruled the night as prom-goers, rained out from traditional pre-prom strolls in the Township Square, gathered instead in the Stockbridge High School cafeteria, Saturday, May 12.