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The Board of Education’s search for a new superintendent continues to be on schedule.
The School Board is in the process of completing the superintendent search profile from the employee and public feedback sessions and the online survey. We appreciate all employees, parents, or community members for taking time to complete the survey. Soon after the superintendent search profile is finished the brochure will be published on our website […]
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Clara Barton’s American Red Cross and Michigan
by Arlene and Ron Kaiser In 1881 Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. The organization’s first meeting had taken place in Washington D.C. at the home of Sen. Omar D. Conger of Michigan. Their first official disaster relief operation was the response to the Great Fire of 1881 in Michigan’s Thumb. There are conflicting […]
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Lady Panthers Clinch GLAC Title
It has been 13 years since a Stockbridge girls’ basketball team won a league title and the Lady Panthers needed a win over Perry Tuesday night to clinch the outright GLAC crown. They left little doubt with a dominating second half as the Panthers pounded the Ramblers 41-18 to claim the league title. They improved […]
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Competitive Cheer Continues to Show Improvement
The Stockbridge competitive cheer team continues to show a big improvement as the season goes on after a second place finish in D4 at the Royal Oak Invitational Saturday. The Panthers finished with 583.90 points, behind only Wixom St Catherine of Siena Academy. They beat out Madison Heights Bishop Foley and Lutheran Westland for the […]
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Bunce Wins Wrestling District Title
(Photos provided by Brian Connolly) Stockbridge’s Kael Bunce claimed the Division 3 district title at Dansville Saturday, February 15. Bunce returned to the mat after a recent injury limited his action the past couple of weeks. He went 3-0 on the day at 145 pounds to improve to 27-1 on the season. He opened with […]
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Making plans and starting seeds: The season of hope
by Helen Chandler, Farmer at Lake Divide Farm This time of year doesn’t exactly scream spring. When I step outside into single-digit temperatures, I can feel the cold in my nostrils. The pale purples and blues of the evening sky say ice. Despite all this, the call of spring on the farm rings loud. All […]
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FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
By Head Librarian Sherri McConnell We’re delighted to announce that the Stockbridge branch of Capital Area District Libraries is now implementing the Student Success Initiative! This initiative provides students with access to library services and resources that will help them cultivate literacy growth and development. Sherri McConnell, the head librarian of the Stockbridge Branch, said […]
Death Notice: Budd
Jerry Budd, age 81, of Rives Junction, MI, passed away on February 10, 2020. Jerry was born April 11, 1938 in Leslie, MI. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Hillcrest Memorial Park Chapel, Jackson, MI.
Obituary: Jerry Budd
Jerry Budd, age 81, of Rives Junction, MI, passed away on February 10, 2020. Jerry was born April 11, 1938 in Leslie, MI to Ogle and Alfreda (Sterling) Budd. He grew up in the Munith area, attending Stockbridge Schools. Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers and their wives: Joe (Norico) Budd and Bill […]
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Watch D.O.G.S. first annual ‘Dads and Kids’ pizza night
by Tina Cole-Mullins Feb. 12, Smith Elementary hosted its first annual Watch D.O.G.S. ‘Dads and Kids’ pizza night. Short for Dads of Great Students, Watch D.O.G.S. is a national mentoring program of putting positive male figures into schools. No actual dogs are involved. According to participant Clyde Whitaker, “The program puts more male figures visible in the […]