Doghouses for sale: BHS construction class

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon High School Construction 1 class is selling the doghouses they made to help fund their program. The doghouses are the project that students work on for the class to help them develop hands-on skills they can use in the future. “They learn basic framing skills, they use handheld […]

Six candidates considered for Brandon Schools superintendent

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During a special meeting on Monday night, the Brandon Board of Education selected six candidates for the first round of interviews for the superintendent position.The permanent position has been open since October of 2020, and since then the district has had two interim superintendents. The current interim is Dr. Gary […]

2021 Matianaire among ‘Best of the Best’

By David Fleet Editor While the 2021 Martianaire was challenging to publish due to the pandemic, it may also be the most rewarding for GHS Yearbook Advisor Cheryl Jerisk. Despite the obstacles, the Martianaire is now among the top nationwide. The 2021 Goodrich High School yearbook was featured in the Jostens annual “Best of the […]

Martians sweep twinbill, Keller tosses no-hitter

By David Fleet Editor GHS Senior Noah Keller did not disappoint in Goodrich’s season opener defeating Imlay City 14-0. Keller struck out 13 while only walking one for the win in the first of two in the April 6 double header at Goodrich. Noah dominated the Spartan hitters only allowing two baserunners on a walk […]

Schools of Choice reopen

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-On March 28, the school board of trustees voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution exercising the option permitted by Section 105 of the State School Aid Act, to operate a Schools of Choice program for the 2022-23 school year. The district will continue to accept applications for enrollment of non-resident students […]

Board OKs Oaktree bond projects

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich- On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to approve bids for upgrades for the Oaktree Elementary School. A total bid package of $1,024,543. On Aug. 4, 2020 school district voters approved a $20,930,000 bond extension proposal. The bond did not increase taxes rather extend the debt out […]

Martians fall in state finals

By David Fleet Editor A sign is posted on the Goodrich Martian Wrestling room door. “State Championships have been won because of the work done in this room. It’s a simple choice. Work like a champion or don’t.” Despite falling just one win short on Feb. 26 in the MHSAA State Wrestling Finals at the […]

Goodrich Martians win Regional Team Wrestling Championship

By David Fleet Editor The Goodrich Martians punched their ticket to the State Quarter finals on last weekend with a 47-15 win over Lake Fenton. The #3 Goodrich Martians (29-2) will take on #6 Mason (32-3) and tallied their fifth trip over the past seven seasons to the state competition. The state finals begin on […]

Brandon Learn from Home program discontinued for 2022-23 school year

By Shelby Stewart Staff Wrtier The Brandon Learn from Home program will not be available next year. Students who wish to continue with online instruction would have to participate in the Summit Virtual program through the district. “Because we had the majority returning to in-person instruction, the numbers for Brandon Learn from Home went down,” […]

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