Class sizes are growing in elementary schools across the district and the Clarkston Board of Education addressed the hot spots. Interim Superintendent David Reschke told the board on Aug. 25 it is a yearly occurrence especially before school starts. “Since it is so critical this year we wanted to let the board know,” said Reschke. […]
Rock or Richards. One of these two, Dr. Rod Rock, director of instructional services at Saginaw Intermediate School District, or Dr. Gary Richards, superintendent of Imlay City Community Schools, is set to be selected Clarkston’s next school superintendent. “I think it’s positive for us and the community,” said Trustee Elizabeth Egan, at the Aug. 25 […]
The gridiron heroes were back on the football field Monday afternoon getting ready for their next game. The Wolves lost their season opener against Rochester Adams on Friday night, 17-7. The loss will aid to their mental and physical preparation for their first league game. Kurt Richardson, Wolves Head Coach, gave pointers to each of […]
Eight-year-old Katie Koczak was surprised when her name was called for the winner of Petite Miss Encore Dance on June 27. “I couldn’t believe it,” said Koczak, a fourth-grader at Bailey Lake Elementary. “I thought they mixed it up. I didn’t think I did that well. I thought, are you sure?” Koczak had finished in […]
Goalie Trevor Smith put on his gloves and headed to the net with 3:42 remaining in the Wolves game against Rochester last Thursday. The referees had just served teammate Nathan Gill a yellow card taking him out of the net for rest of the game. Smith positioned himself in front of a Falcons player for […]
I sat through the Board of Education interviews last week with their six candidates, listening to the answers, watching how the candidates interacted with the board and the public. I left the building with two that, in my mind, would be good for the district and the community. But I thought my selections were a […]
Spikers is back in the gym getting ready for another sensational season. “I have a lot of returning players,” said Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach Kelly Avenall. “I am excited about it.” The team has seven seniors, five juniors and two sophomores back for this season. They also have all of their returners back except for […]
Dr. Richard Drury, former superintendent for Community Unit School District 200, Wheaton, Ill., had some explaining to do at his job interview for Clarkston superintendent. “I am sure there were times I was overly passionate, but in the meantime I did what needed to be done,” said Drury to Clarkston Board of Education, Monday. “In […]
Yummy ice cream, delicious food and helping a great cause makes Culver’s of Clarkston the place to be this Saturday. Culver’s is hosting their first annual Scoop for Hearts with activities for the entire family while donating 10 percent of all proceeds to the Children’s Heart Foundation, a non-profit organization for children born with congenital […]
Clarkston High School kickers started their season undefeated during the weekend. They came back from the Traverse City Invitational winning all three of their games – TC Central, 2-0, Petoskey, 3-0, and Traverse City West, 2-1. “They did fantastic,” said Coach Chuck Lawhorn. “They played fantastic.” Senior Alex Wilson led on the field as senior […]