The first day of spring is Thursday and I can hardly wait. This winter has been tough on one who recently acquired a taste for running outdoors on sidewalks not covered in banks of snow several feet deep. I remember last year, heading out in the middle of February with no problem besides my spectacularly […]
Part3 on Clarkston Community Schools? five year Strategic Plan addresses the second of six Focus Areas, Technology. Clarkston Community Schools Strategic Plan, which was approved unanimously without discussion on March 10, calls for the school board to integrate technology to engage students and staff, and includes developing short- and long-term network and wireless infrastructure plans […]
For Andrea Duhaime of Independence Township, school budget cuts are uncomfortably close to the classroom. “We’re very happy with the schools, but increasing class sizes severely concerns us,? Duhaime said, addressing the board, April 13. ‘I’m a teacher myself, and I know managing 26 students can be very difficult ? I’m wondering, have you exhausted […]
Considering raw MEAP scores, Clarkston schools are 11.67 percent better than average. But there’s more to it than that, school officials say. Clarkston schools combine MEAP scores with classroom grades, tests and other assessments to determine priorities and where funding and resources should go, said Stephen Hyer, president of the Clarkston Board of Education. “We […]
Part 2 on Clarkston Community Schools? five year Strategic Plan addresses the first of six Focus Areas, Student Performance. Increasing student performance is a top priority for Clarkston School Board members. “Currently we are towards the top of the middle group on most standardized tests,” said board Secretary Craig Hamilton. “We should be at the […]
With Hilary Spring facing a year of treatment for breast cancer, her coworkers at Glitz Salons are helping the best they can. ‘Flowers seem really insignificant right now,? said Glitz owner Cherie Barnett who is organizing a cut-a-thon fundraiser for Spring, Sunday, April 26, 4 p.m., at the Orion Township Glitz, 4868 S. Baldwin Road, […]
First in a series on Clarkston schools’ new five year strategic plan. A Strategic Plan up for approval next week would point the way to 2020 for Clarkston schools. “The plan puts on paper what the board agrees on, what we’re doing, where we are going, and how we achieve it,” said board Treasurer Joan […]
With Hilary Spring facing a year of treatment for breast cancer, her coworkers at Glitz Salons are helping the best they can. ‘Flowers seem really insignificant right now,? said Glitz owner Cherie Barnett, organizing a Cut-a-Thon fundraiser for Spring, Sunday, April 26, 4 p.m., at the Orion Township Glitz, 4868 S. Baldwin Road, where she […]
Local dancers Alexis Green and Josephine Auchterlonie both took several first-place honors at Michigan Dance Challenge, March 27, though neither is yet in high school. ‘It’s an exciting time ? more kids are coming in to dance,? said instructor Curtis Haremza of Clarkston, who owns Elegance in Motion Dance Studio in Orion with his wife, […]
Someone new is moving into the former Saturn/Nissan building at 8400 Dixie Highway, but not to sell or service cars. Clarkston Free Methodist Church bought the buildings and property. ‘We’re excited to be relocating here to continue serving our community,? said Dale Woods, lead pastor. Dozens of church volunteers are working to clean and make […]