Smith Elementary School
Superintendent’s Desk: Looking forward to an incredible school year at Stockbridge Community Schools
As we prepare to welcome our students back on the first day of school, I want to take a moment to share how excited and grateful I am to begin this school year as superintendent of Stockbridge Community Schools. It is such an honor. When people ask me why I have dedicated my career to […]
New Stockbridge superintendent focuses on learning, belonging and community trust
by Melissa McPherson As he prepares to lead Stockbridge Community Schools into the new school year, incoming superintendent Jeffrey Trapp says his top priority is keeping student learning at the center of every decision while strengthening relationships with students, staff and families. Formerly principal of Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School, Trapp began his new role as […]
Stockbridge Board of Education seeks community input into search for new superintendent
The Stockbridge Community Schools Board of Education is beginning the process of hiring a new superintendent and is seeking family, community, staff input on the qualities, experiences, and skills needed in the new superintendent. The board is being assisted in its search by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB), a service organization that supports […]
Staff Spotlight: Smith Elementary math interventionist Kim Porter jumped at the opportunity to help more students
by Mary Jo David In 2023, Smith Elementary introduced SpringMath, a teacher-led program to promote math through “paired learning.” Smith’s math teachers are supported through math interventionists—like Kim Porter and her other Smith counterpart, Bonnie Rattai—who work, one-on-one, with math students to help them get on track with their math goals. Math students in grades […]
Staff Spotlight: For Stockbridge school bus driver Meredith McManaman, keeping kids safe is non-negotiable
by Mary Jo David Many things stood out while interviewing school bus driver Meredith McManaman, but the most notable is that, in the life of a bus driver, every minute counts. McManaman drives Bus 17-04, better known to younger kids in the Stockbridge School District as the “Lion” bus. She starts her day at 5 […]
Staff Spotlight: Music is a joyful experience for Jenny Laveirge’s K through 4 students
by Mary Jo David Imagine teaching and never having to struggle to get your students to engage. For that matter, imagine being a student in a class where pretty much every student wants to be there. From the sound of it—and sound is the operative word here—that’s what it’s like to be in Jenny Laveirge’s […]
Superintendent’s Desk: Thank you for supporting the school bond
Dear Stockbridge Community School District, We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for supporting our recent bond initiative. Yourinvestment in our schools means a great deal to us, and we are committed to using theseresources responsibly while meeting the needs of our students and caring for our districtfacilities. Our goal is to address immediate […]
Staff Spotlight: First grade teacher Corinne Clouse helps her students turn pint-size wins into big wins
by Mary Jo David First grade teacher Corinne Clouse is new to Smith Elementary and new to teaching, but she already feels she’s right where she needs to be. “I love my students at this age. They’re still in love with school and it’s wonderful to see the light in their eyes when they have […]
School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.
by Brian Friddle On Nov. 4, residents in the Stockbridge Community School District will have the opportunity to vote on aproposed bond. This is a no-mil increase bond—your annual tax rate will not go up if this bond proposalpasses.The goal of this bond is to address a variety of needs across the district. Some require […]
Sunshine and smiles pave the way for the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming Parade
Photos provided by Judy Williams and Mary Jo David Participants in the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming Parade could not have asked for a better day to celebrate their school pride. Float crews and various teams organized in the sunshine and (very) warm weather before they got the show on the road. Folks from throughout the school […]