Thank you very much to our JSH parents! Your generous donations to the Alternative Fundraiser have raised over $2,600 for student activities since school started Monday. This money is used for student activities, t-shirts, incentives and celebrations.
Today, Thursday, August 29th, Des Cakes will be donating 10% of all sales to the senior class graduation activity fundraiser. Stop in and purchase a wonderful sweet treat from this local business and help our senior class. Thank you for your support!
Due to the Cross Country Invitational tomorrow, 08.28, Otto Laabs Lane will be closed at 3pm between Mill Street and the Football parking lot. If you are parked in the back lot, during the day, please move to the front lot before 3pm. Parents picking up JSH students will still be able to exit, but incoming traffic will be stopped at 3:00 PM.
All volleyball traffic is also asked to use the front lot.
Thankyou for your help as we work to create the smoothest experience possible for all athletes and families.
JSH Administration
SCS Community: We have been incredibly blessed with a tremendous amount of support from our community and neighboring communities. Counseling support offers have been pouring in from area schools and counseling providers along with food and drink donations from our local businesses.
Parents, thank you for your flexibility and support; we couldn't get through days like today without you. There were a lot of decisions to be made over the weekend and a lot of unknowns at the time. We graciously appreciate that you supported us with making sure the needs of our students were put first.
Your SCS Administration and Staff are honored to work in this community and serve your students.
Please remember
Good Afternoon! Tomorrow is the first day of school!
1. School starts at 7:40 AM and dismisses at 10:55 AM tomorrow (normally 2:40 PM).
2. All students need to wear the Redhawk Pride shirt provided at Smart Start.
3. Students do not need backpacks, supplies, etc. tomorrow. They can bring those on Tuesday.
4. Students should return any completed forms from Smart Start.
Thank you and have a great evening!
Need some new RedHawks gear? Visit our online spirit wear store through BSN. Every purchase also helps support RedHawks athletics. Thank you to Mr. Jason Ricket, Athletic Director for setting up this opportunity!
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Don't forget, thanks to state and federal funding, all students receive free breakfast and lunch!
The Elementary and Junior/Senior High school offices will be closed on Wednesday, August 21st, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am to allow office staff to attend district-wide meetings.
Please do not send plastic caps to the Jr/Sr High School. The school is no longer participating in the program. The school has several boxes of caps that can be donated to an interested group. Check out greentreeplastics.com for all the details. Thank you!
Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Kayla Keller. Mrs. Keller is a graduate of Southern Illinois University. She will be teaching 3rd grade at the elementary school. Mrs. Keller has been a teacher for 17 years. She is also a graduate of Ionia High School. She, and her husband, are happy to move back to West Michigan again. They have 2 daughters in high school at Saranac. Mrs. Keller enjoys running with her two labs and spending time with her family. She can’t wait for a new chapter to begin at Saranac. Please join us in welcoming Kayla Keller to the Saranac Community Schools family.
Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Stephanie Morrison. Mrs. Morrison is a graduate of the University of Michigan. She will be teaching Young 5's at the elementary school. This is where her passion for becoming a teacher started and she is very excited to be back with our youngest learners. When not teaching, she can be found at local campgrounds or cheering on her children at all their sporting events. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Morrison to the Saranac Community Schools family.
This is a reminder that JSH Smart Start is today from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All JSH students are expected to attend at some point. The typical visit takes approximately 30 minutes or less.
Unfortunately, the PTSO activities for 7th graders have been cancelled. 7th graders no longer need to attend from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Seniors should see Mr. Eisen during their visit to set up Parchment.
Thank you!
Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Jonathan Stewart. Mr. Stewart is a graduate of GVSU. He will be teaching 3rd grade at the elementary. Jonathan is an avid lacrosse player, starting as a 3rd grader playing through college. He currently serves as a lacrosse coach. Please join us in welcoming Jonathan Stewart to the Saranac Community Schools family.
Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Alexandra Dora. Ms. Dora is a graduate of GVSU. She will be teaching in the English Department at the JSH. Ally brings quality experiences and a wealth of knowledge. Please join us in welcoming Ally Dora to the Saranac Community Schools family.
Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Angela Flater. Mrs. Flater is a graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design. She will be teaching Art at the elementary school. Mrs. Flater has been working at the elementary for the past couple years in the special education department as a para-professional. Please join us in welcoming Angela Flater to the Saranac Community Schools family.
Good luck to all our students and coaches as fall sports begin today.
Go RedHawks!!!!
One week from today, THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH, is Smart Start. All JSH students are expected to attend at some point between 9AM and 5PM. 7th Graders should attend, if possible, between 3PM and 5PM for specific activities planned by the PTSO. Details can be found in the summer newsletter.
*The newsletter incorrectly listed the day as Wednesday the 15th, instead of Thursday the 15th.
Attention: High School Students taking MCC dual-enrollment classes
The start date for all MCC dual-enrollment courses, including in-person courses, is Monday, August 19th. Please check your email regularly for communications from your instructor. In-person classes meet in room 108 at the JSH.
The JSH is looking for local sponsors to help, along with local grant dollars, cover the cost of Redhawk T-shirts for all of our students and staff. We typically use funds donated by parents and families, as we try to avoid traditional fundraising. Our accounts are running a little low, though, and we are looking to retain funds for other student activities. Sponsors who donate $200 to sponsor a class (i.e. the Class of 2025) will have their business or organization's name featured on the T-shirts. Interested donors should reach out to Josh Leader at jleader@saranac schools. org or via phone at 616.642.1100. Thank you so much for your support!
