Starting next Monday, August 17th, 7/8th grade volleyball will be holding practices in the JSH auxiliary gym from 7:30-9:00 PM (possibly finishing earlier). Monday through Wednesday will be open-gym workouts. Official practices will start next Thursday, August 20th. Student-athletes will need MHSAA physicals completed and turned in prior to the start of official practices. Questions should be directed to 8th Grade Coach, Sarah Wernet.
The Class of 2027 Senior Parents Group has organized a fundraiser that supports the senior class trip and local restaurants and food trucks. See the attached flyer for information!
4th-grade girls will also have a volleyball team this fall. Please contact Samantha Wilcox if you have a daughter in 4th–6th grade who is interested in volleyball this fall. Please include her name and grade level.
For questions, to express interest in coaching, or to sign up your player, please contact:
Samantha Wilcox
📧 Email: teachworth20@gmail.com
For questions, to express interest in coaching, or to sign up your player, please contact:
Samantha Wilcox
📧 Email: teachworth20@gmail.com
🏐 SARANAC GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 🏐
5th & 6th Grade | Fall Season
GET READY TO PLAY!
We are gearing up for an exciting fall season of Saranac Girls Volleyball for all current 5th and 6th graders! Whether your athlete is brand new to the sport or looking to sharpen her skills, we want her on the court.
WE NEED YOU!
To make this season a success, we are currently gathering details and filling key roles:
Player Registration Interest: We are building our roster count. If your child is interested in playing this fall, please reach out so we can gauge numbers!
Volunteer Coach Needed: We are actively seeking a dedicated head or assistant coach to help lead and mentor the team this season. No professional experience required—just enthusiasm and a passion for supporting youth sports!
NEXT STEPS & CONTACT
More details regarding practice schedules, game dates, and official registration forms will follow soon.
For questions, to express interest in coaching, or to sign up your player, please contact:
Samantha Wilcox
📧 Email: teachworth20@gmail.com
Spread the word and share with fellow 5th and 6th-grade families! Go Saranac!
The RedHawk Spirit Club met yesterday and set the themes for fall varsity contests. All students are invited to participate. Go RedHawks!
If you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5, please check out the flyer below for information on our upcoming playgroup sessions.
The elementary school office is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
The school supplies list is available on our website; you can access it by selecting "Menu" and then clicking on "Student & Family Resources."
https://www.saranac.k12.mi.us/
We understand that the change to open house is frustrating, especially with the start of a new school year and ongoing construction.
The construction inspection is scheduled for 2 weeks. Once we pass inspection and address any corrections that arise, our new classroom furniture will be delivered and assembled. The furniture delivery is scheduled for the week of Aug 24th. Then, our goal is to give teachers the time they need to prepare safe, welcoming classrooms for students.
Please rest assured that additional staff will help students throughout the first week of school find their classrooms and navigate the building safely.
We appreciate your patience and support as we work through this transition.
The construction inspection is scheduled for 2 weeks. Once we pass inspection and address any corrections that arise, our new classroom furniture will be delivered and assembled. The furniture delivery is scheduled for the week of Aug 24th. Then, our goal is to give teachers the time they need to prepare safe, welcoming classrooms for students.
Please rest assured that additional staff will help students throughout the first week of school find their classrooms and navigate the building safely.
We appreciate your patience and support as we work through this transition.
Due to ongoing construction, our elementary open house will be scheduled after the first day of school. This change will give our teachers the time they need to finalize their classroom preparations.
First Day of School: Monday, August 31st, 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kindergarten Opening Day: Monday, August 31st. Parents may accompany their child into the classroom from 8:00 AM to 8:25 AM before students finish the rest of the school day.
Elementary Open House: Wednesday, September 2nd, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Families can tour summer construction progress and bring shared classroom supplies like Kleenex and Clorox wipes.
We are excited to have families visit the school and check out all of the construction progress that has taken place throughout the summer. The building will remain under construction throughout the upcoming school year, with completion next July.
First Day of School: Monday, August 31st, 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kindergarten Opening Day: Monday, August 31st. Parents may accompany their child into the classroom from 8:00 AM to 8:25 AM before students finish the rest of the school day.
Elementary Open House: Wednesday, September 2nd, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Families can tour summer construction progress and bring shared classroom supplies like Kleenex and Clorox wipes.
We are excited to have families visit the school and check out all of the construction progress that has taken place throughout the summer. The building will remain under construction throughout the upcoming school year, with completion next July.
The JSH is once again offering the opportunity for parents, businesses , and community members to sponsor a grade level and be listed on the RedHawk T-Shirts provided to every staff member and student on the first day of school.
The JSH provides T-shirts to every student and staff member to create unity and ensure every kid has at least one new piece of spirit wear each year. Generous grant amounts have been awarded and will cover some of the cost, but local sponsorships help us cover the full cost and set aside other fundraiser monies to cover the cost of activities and awards throughout the year.
If you are interested in sponsoring a grade level and having your name, your family's name, or your business's name on the back of the shirts at the cost of $100, please reach out to Josh Leader at jleader@saranacschools.org. Thank you for your support! Go RedHawks!
The JSH provides T-shirts to every student and staff member to create unity and ensure every kid has at least one new piece of spirit wear each year. Generous grant amounts have been awarded and will cover some of the cost, but local sponsorships help us cover the full cost and set aside other fundraiser monies to cover the cost of activities and awards throughout the year.
If you are interested in sponsoring a grade level and having your name, your family's name, or your business's name on the back of the shirts at the cost of $100, please reach out to Josh Leader at jleader@saranacschools.org. Thank you for your support! Go RedHawks!
There will be a 2026-27 Spirit Club meeting for any high school students interested in participating on Tuesday, August 11th at 10:00 AM. We will meet in the auditorium. We will be planning themes for home athletic contests, events for the year, and the Homecoming Spirit Stick competition. Go RedHawks!
Are your kids in need of back-to-school supplies? Join the Better Together 4 Saranac group this Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Saranac Depot. They will be handing out supplies to help our students get off to a great start this school year!
Students/parents/teachers and coaches: Better Together 4 Saranac is hosting a backpack giveaway this Thursday. They are also promoting the Bridgefe5K run/ walk.
The registration fee for the 5K goes up after August 9 and you're not guaranteed a t-shirt if you sign up after the 9th.
BT4S is seeking 1-3 high-school student volunteers to help with the giveaway. It would be 1:45-6:30 on Thursday. Students interested in volunteering should text Cindy Talcott at (616) 485-1135.
Information is attached to this post.
The registration fee for the 5K goes up after August 9 and you're not guaranteed a t-shirt if you sign up after the 9th.
BT4S is seeking 1-3 high-school student volunteers to help with the giveaway. It would be 1:45-6:30 on Thursday. Students interested in volunteering should text Cindy Talcott at (616) 485-1135.
Information is attached to this post.
The 2026 fall sports season officially starts next Monday, August 10th, for high school sports (volleyball, football, cross country and sideline cheer). All athletes must have a current MHSAA physical form turned in to participate in practices. New athletes will also need to sign the Athletic Code of Conduct. Pay-to-Participate fees are due by the first contest. The cost is $100 per athlete/per year.
If you have questions please contact SCS athletic director, Kellan Smith, or SCS athletic secretary, Kate Hardy, at 616-642-1100. Go RedHawks!
If you have questions please contact SCS athletic director, Kellan Smith, or SCS athletic secretary, Kate Hardy, at 616-642-1100. Go RedHawks!
The JSH office reopens today, Monday, August 3rd, for the 2026-27 school year. We will be open daily from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM until school starts. Once school starts, the office is open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Each year, the Dr. David Hawkins Award is awarded to the overall high senior team (either 4-H or FFA) with the highest score in the 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest. This year, the award goes to the Ionia County 4-H Senior team with a team score of 1,594.
The traveling trophy was presented to the team last night during the Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-A-Bration. The team will be traveling to the National Western Stock Show in January to compete at a National Livestock Judging contest. Congratulations, team!
Team members: Addison Dahms, Addison Elliott, Alivia Elliott, and Anna Dahms.
The traveling trophy was presented to the team last night during the Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-A-Bration. The team will be traveling to the National Western Stock Show in January to compete at a National Livestock Judging contest. Congratulations, team!
Team members: Addison Dahms, Addison Elliott, Alivia Elliott, and Anna Dahms.
The Saranac FFA livestock judging team won the State FFA livestock judging contest. The team member included Addison Elliott, Alivia Elliott, Anna Dahms, and Caiden Hardy. The team competed in a day long contest at MSU. They placed eight classes of beef, sheep, goats, and pigs. They also gave three sets of oral reasons and answered a set of 10 questions on a livestock class. They will now compete in the Livestock Evaluation contest at FFA National Convention in October.
Construction at the school continues to progress as we approach August. Attached are some mid-summer pictures of the progress being made. Saranac Community Schools sure is blessed to have such great community support. Pictures start with the high school, elementary, and lastly the outside work. We will update everyone in a few weeks. Keep having a great summer!!
Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day !!!!
Interested in the possibility of hosting an international exchange student? Saranac Community Schools partners with CETUSA to place a number of students each year with local families. See the attached information sheets for details!
