Animal learning
Pine Knob Elementary students created an indoor zoo to learn about the natural world around them, with the help of teachers and parents. They made clay sculptures, drew pictures, and wrote books about their chosen animals.
Entire school helps animals
Bailey Lake Elementary third-graders piled all cat toys they made out of socks into a plastic tub during the annual C.A.T.S. – Connecting Academics Through Service – day last Thursday. The next stop for the cat toys was to the Kindergarten classes where they were put into adoption bags the Kindergarteners made. Each grade level […]
Clarkston grad makes Derby run
The spotlight shines on the Kentucky Derby this weekend and as many prepare for the big event, Clarkston native Katie Colosimo is also preparing. While many are watching the horses race she is helping to get the horses ready for the races, walking out with some of them, help saddle and make sure everything will […]
Classroom becomes a zoo of knowledge
The first-grade classrooms at Pine Knob Elementary were transformed into zoos on Friday. It was the end of a project the students began in February. They wrote a non-fiction book about a animal, created the animal and its habitat. While working on the project they used information they found from research and what they learned […]
Pink slips for 20 teachers
Twenty Clarkston teachers and support staff will receive pink slips this year, thanks to the Board of Education’s 7-0 vote, Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock apologized. “They work hard for us and our children,” he said. District staff reductions were based on budget cuts approved April 11, expected reduction in enrollment, and anticipated reduction […]
Dane Fife gears up in Spartan green after stint in Indiana
Clarkston grad Dane Fife is heading back to Michigan after accepting a new position. Last Wednesday Michigan State Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Izzo announced Fife as his assistant coach. ‘Coming to Michigan State is an opportunity to be a part of a first-class program,? said Fife. ‘I’m excited to be a part of one of […]
Dziewit leads Wolfpack against St. Mary’s
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep athletes and fans thought the boys lacrosse game was a lock on April 19 as they went into half-time leading 10-2. The Wolves proved them wrong and scored 12 goals in the last half of the game to win 14-12. “It is the first time we came back from that […]
Victory on the court
A tradition for the Girls Varsity Tennis team is heading to Ann Arbor Pioneer for their annual invitational. The Lady Wolves broke tradition by winning the tournament, scoring 22 out of 24 possible points on Saturday. “They are playing up to their potential,” said Coach Becky Freeman. “I am very proud of their performances.” The […]
Lady Wolves capitalize on pitching
Megan Hastings swung her bat at the incoming pitch from Montrose and connected, at the bottom of the first inning in last Thursday’s game. She hit a double, bringing two runners in and putting Clarkston on the board. The Girls Varsity Softball continued their streak, winning both double header games against Montrose, 11-0 and 11-1, […]
Wolves? defense leads with season opener wins
Hitters opened the season with their first three wins last week. “We had a pretty good week,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Baseball Coach Phil Price. “Our defense is really good. Our pitching and catching have been outstanding.” The boys began the week with a double header and double win against Royal Oak, posting scores 12-1 […]