Smith Elementary School
Staff Spotlight: Parapro Delores Shippe—Grandma Dee—has a special gift
by Amy Haggerty Working with children who have special needs has become one of Delores Shippe’s callings in life. She currently works at Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School, supporting classroom teachers and assisting students with learning difficulties so they can function in the classroom with one-on-one help. “I love high school and, yes, after all these […]
Halloween parade fun in 2021
by Judy Brune The light rain didn’t dampen the Halloween spirit at Smith Elementary and Heritage School on “Party Day,” Friday, October 29. Parents, grandparents and friends lined the sidewalks to observe a shortened parade route between the schools. The parade continued through the halls of both schools, so students and staff members could enjoy […]
From the superintendent’s desk
District supporting students through challenging year Dear SCS Families and Community: I know the last 19 months have been some very challenging times for many people and recognize that we will need to navigate through many issues to keep students in the schools and moving forward this year. We are excited to have most of […]
Dedicated employees at Smith Elementary arrive early to prepare for students
by Judy Brune Hours before students get to school, many Stockbridge Community Schools staff members are working hard getting ready for their arrival. Food is prepared, buildings are cleaned, and transportation is being coordinated. Here, the Stockbridge Community News captured a few of the “early morning,” dedicated employees in action at Smith Elementary. (Photos by […]
Emergency public health orders issued for Ingham County schools
by Judy Brune In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail has issued two public health orders that will go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Mask and quarantine guidelines: The emergency orders require the use of masks and specify quarantine and isolation procedures for schools […]
‘Tide Me Over’ food distribution expanding to all Stockbridge schools
Information from Stockbridge Community Outreach Stockbridge Community Outreach plans to resume and expand its “Tide Me Over” (TMO) food distribution program throughout Stockbridge Community Schools this fall. The program sends home a weekly bag of shelf-stable food for children in food-insecure households in the Stockbridge Community Schools district, helping to fill the “food gap” for […]
Community gathers to welcome new school personnel
Meet and Greet offers ice cream, information, camaraderie by Jennifer Hammerberg, SAEF President On a hot Tuesday summer evening, crowds turned out to mingle and visit. About 300 people came and went during the two-hour Ice Cream Social and Meet and Greet held Aug. 10 in the Heritage School cafeteria. The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation, […]
Staff Spotlight: Veteran football coach Jeremy Killinger teaches great carry-over skills on the field
by Amy Haggerty Jeremy Killinger is beginning his 20th year as head football coach for Stockbridge High School. He’s proving to be a popular choice for “coach,” as he’s also into his fifth year as head girls soccer coach and he is the boys freshman basketball coach. In the past, Killinger also filled in as […]
Annual Backpack Giveaway gets students ready for school
by Tina Cole-Mullins On Saturday, Aug. 8, the weather did not dampen the spirits of the eager kids, parents, grandparents and guardians attending the annual Backpack Giveaway on Stockbridge’s Township Square. Hosted by the Highest Praise Worship Center, the giveaway also was supported by Positively Chiropractic and Adiska Dental. This year marked the 15th annual […]
Teachers Nikki Myers Eldridge and Carol Hatch embark on well-deserved retirements
compiled by Amy Haggerty For two teachers in the Stockbridge Community School District, the last day of the 2020-21 school year held special significance. Sixth-grade teacher Nikki Myers Eldridge and choir teacher Carol Hatch have both embarked on well-deserved retirements. Students and staff let both teachers know how much they will be missed.