BLE students perform on stage

Take note substitute teacheres ? students at Bailey Lake Elementary School have you pegged. The staff and students at Bailey Lake enjoyed a production of ‘Substitute Play? on May 24. The play is about a substitute teacher coming into a new classroom of plotting students. The youngsters know their would-be target ? substitute teacher Mrs. […]

Bailey Lake welcomes visitors

Remember having a pen pal? Someone from a far away place, a different culture, almost a different world? Thanks to telephones, the internet and e-mail, the world has become a lot smaller. Pen pals are not what they use to be. However, second graders from Bailey Lake Elementary have been holding onto the age old […]

Alpha Club finishes the year

The Pine Knob Elementary Alpha Club completed another successful year. Students involved in the group were active in team work, completing homework assignments and helping eachother whenever neccessary. One memorable project included making table centerpieces for the adult Alpha Club Annual Fund-raiser. The students have participated in lectures with guest speakers from organizations including: Over […]

Police, fire and EMS personnel to be honored

Local police, fire and EMS personnel go above and beyond for Clarkston and surrounding communities. Now, plans for celebration in their honor are well underway. Clarkston Health Center, Sunrise Senior Living and community partners are coordinating ‘Salute to Safety,? a safety and wellness event on June 4. ‘We are looking forward to promoting safety,? said […]

‘Prom Promise 2005?

Prom is almost here. What is the number one point to check on your prom to do list? The safety of yourself and fellow classmates. Randolph’s Salon is joining hands with the SADD chapter of Clarkston High School Students Against Drunk Driving and Waterford Mott High School to keep prom night a safe one with […]

The winners are…

Six-year-old Keith Auchterlonie and Nine-year-old Courtney Deconinck are the two winners of the ‘Mother’s Day Coloring Contest.? Auchterlonie and Deconinck both received a gift certificate from T & C Federal and a $50 cash prize. Congratulations!

Clarkston youth honored by Crossing Foundation

17 -year-old Chase Hulderman, of Clarkston, has always been home schooled. Recently, his hard work and aspirations were not only recognized by his family, but by the Crossing Foundation in Washington D.C. Hulderman is the winner of the 2005 Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship. This privilege entitles Hulderman to a $1,000 scholarship. As the only recipient […]

Board of Education says ‘No? to School of Choice

‘School of Choice? is often a misunderstood topic in the Clarkston Community School District. Many individuals mistake the Board of Educations decision to opt out of ‘School of Choice? as ending the district’s open enrollment program. To clarify, Anita Banach, Director of Marketing and Communications for Clarkston Community Schools, explains the difference. At the May […]

Clarkston Schools recognize ‘Top Ten? graduating seniors

Ten Clarkston High School students made a special visit to the May 9 Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting to be honored as part of the ‘Top Ten Seniors? of the year. The 2005 graduating ‘Top Ten Seniors? include: Alyssa Delke, Elizabeth Eastman, Michael Holody, Allyson Marie Kowalk, Amanda Leach, Scott Leigh, Lauren Little, […]

Clarkston Foundation Board recognizes the arts

The Clarkston Foundation Board of Directors hosted a special breakfast for some special students. The breakfast, held on May 12 at the Liberty Golf and Banquet Club, was for exemplary performing arts students from Clarkston Middle School, Sashabaw Middle School and Clarkston High School. Clarkston Middle School students include: Natalie Stevenson, Austin Blicher, Conrad Rea, […]