Pinckney Community Schools Beloved "Mr. Brooks" Passes AwayAugust 10, 2026Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.comA beloved and longtime teacher in Pinckney Community Schools has passed away. Brooks”, passed away August 4th. John was the shop teacher for Clawson High School from 1972-1985 and Pinckney High School from 1985-2004. John loved riding motorcycles and cooking; he was a great cook. Pinckney Community Schools shared the following on social media:“I would like to share the sad news regarding the passing of former Pinckney teacher John Brooks, who was a metals teacher at Pinckney high school from 85-04 who passed after a 3 year battle with kidney cancer.