On Monday, December 10, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education and administration recognized longtime trustee Sue Boatman upon her retirement. Mrs. Boatman has served on the Board for 10 years, and her current term ends on December 31, 2018.

This time of year, it's easy to be distracted with the things that demand our attention. Seven hours on the road yesterday reminded me that the things that bring us the most joy are the relationships in our lives and those who we are fortunate to know and celebrate.

Glenn Gualtieri, principal of Bailey Lake Elementary School in Clarkston, was recently named Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA) 2018 Outstanding Practicing Principal Award at the association's winter conference in Traverse City, Mich.

Dozens of students on Clarkston High School Team RUSH have been spending hours after school to build a float for Santa and Mrs. Claus for the Holiday Lights Parade, Saturday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m.

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Director C. Heidi Grether recently announced that Wes Goodman, Executive Director of Operations for Clarkston Community Schools has been appointed chairman of the Statewide Drinking Water Advisory Council.

All schools (including Early Childhood Education) are closed today, Monday, November 26, due to dangerous driving conditions this morning and predicted deteriorating conditions throughout the day. All afternoon and evening activities for Monday are canceled as well, unless otherwise indicated.

This week, students, staff, and family members honored our nation's veterans with a "Salute to the Armed Forces." Veteran family members and friends were invited to special ceremonies at Andersonville Elementary, Clarkston Elementary School, North Sashabaw Elementary School, and Clarkston Junior High School.

Congratulations, Clarkston Cross Country! CHS Girls Cross Country claimed the 2018 D1 State Championship while CHS Boys Cross Country came home from the State meet with a fourth place finish!