Saranac RedHawk Softball is hosting youth camps this summer. See the attached images for information.
Reminder: SCS will be conducting athletic physicals this Friday for K-12 student athletes in the JSH cafeteria from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The cost is $20 per athlete. Thank you again to Dr. Barker for providing his services. Due to construction on Otto Laabs Lane, participants will need to park in front of the JSH.
Great community opportunity. Please register using the QR code or the following link.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Saranac/BT4SBridgeFest5k
The Michigan Supreme Court Community Connections (CCC) Program was held in April at the Lowell High School Performing Arts Center. About 30 Saranac students and several other schools were in attendance, as well as people from the community, and judges from Ionia and Kent County.
This offered students a unique opportunity to witness the Michigan Supreme Court in action as it heard People v. Curtis Allen Morris. Following oral arguments, students engaged in a Q&A session with the Justices and participating attorneys, providing valuable insight into Michigan’s judicial process and the role of appellate courts.
It was a great learning experience about the justice system and getting to see Michigan’s highest court in session, bringing our government to life.
Saranac Community Schools would like to extend congratulations to our colleague and friend, Mrs. Teri Brunette. Mrs. Brunette will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year. Teri started at Saranac in 1988 as a 6th-grade teacher, coming to us from Aquinas College. She taught 6th grade, 1st, 2nd, Reading Recovery, pre-school, Title I, and served as Literacy Coach/Interventionist. Her positive impact on students has been truly amazing. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating Mrs. Teri Brunette.
Special thanks to the following for supporting our end-of-the-year luncheon.
Amy Herbruck, Greenridge Reality, Jones FarmMeat, and Pinckney Hill Meat Co.
As we approach the end of the year, please remember there is a half day of school on June 5th and June 6th.
JSH dismissal is 10:55 am
ELE dismissal is 11:00 am
The Saranac FFA will be having their last plant sale Tuesday, June 3rd at 3-4pm. Due to greenhouse construction, there will only be tomato and pepper varieties available. Pepper varieties include Red, Yellow, Hot Banana and Jalapeno. Tomato varieties are Better Boy and Mariana Roma. $1 for a pack of 4 plants
Community members
Summer break is quickly approaching.
I know many of us have become quite familiar with all the potholes and ruts in our parking lots and driveways. However, it is time to move on from the maze of holes throughout the district. If anyone would like to get pictures with a favorite pothole, time is running out.
Construction will begin as soon as the school year ends. This summer's projects will include:
* Repaving and painting of parking lots and driveways
* Roof work at the JSH and Elementary
* New lights at the football/track
The district will post updates throughout the summer to inform everyone which areas will have access and which areas will be closed off. The first update should be available next week and will be posted on Facebook, sent out via our email system, and available on our website. The current plan is that buildings will remain open for regular summer hours and dates, but access will be altered throughout the summer.
Saranac Community Schools appreciates the community support as we work through our site improvements. Thank you!
Both Saranac varsity Baseball and Softball will be in district action tomorrow.
Baseball plays at noon at Central Montcalm High School vs Northpointe Christian. The address for the game is 1480 S Sheridan Rd Stanton Mi.
Tickets are only available through GoFan for the event and cash will not be accepted on site.
Link for Baseball Tickets
https://gofan.co/event/3616125?schoolId=MI10260
Softball plays at noon and will be home vs Pewamo Westphalia. Tickets for this event are also exclusively through GoFan with no cash accepted on site.
Link for Softball tickets
https://gofan.co/event/3616836?schoolId=MI10260
Both teams would play again at 2:00pm with a win.
Come out and support your Redhawks as they battle for a district championship!
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that Saranac Elementary School will offer two separate Summer Camp opportunities this year! These are open to ALL students entering 1st—6th grades at Saranac Elementary. Due to the construction taking place this summer, the time our students will be attending the summer school programs will be limited to two separate weeks, and all Summer Camps will be held at Saranac Junior/Senior High School. Any changes in location will be communicated through the district’s communication platform, as well as the district’s Facebook page.
You can find more information at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s-2NF_u6vvaRprlrTX1FitpiLqYBPp_rvY2duM31wzU/edit?tab=t.0
Join us at 7:00 PM, Thursday May 29th as we celebrate the Class of 2025! The ceremony will be held at the football stadium. Gates will open at 6:00 PM.
While we certainly hope all who are able will join us in-person, a live stream is available for those who are unable. It can be accessed from the "Saranac Community Schools" channel on your Smart TV, or by going to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_HjQALNvQ0
The JSH office will be closing today, Tuesday, May 20th, at 2:45 PM. The office staff will be in meetings and driving a bus. Thank you for your flexibility.
Friday, May 23rd, is a 1/2 day for students and staff. The Elementary school dismissal is 11:00, and JSH dismissal is 10:55.
There will be No School on Monday, May 26th
The Saranac FFA will be having their annual plant sale Tuesday, May 20 at 3-5pm. Due to greenhouse construction, there will only be tomato and pepper varieties available. Pepper varieties include Red, Yellow, Hot Banana and Jalapeno. Tomato varieties are Better Boy and Mariana Roma. $1 for a pack of 4 plants.
Saranac Community Schools will be closed today, Friday, May 16th, due to multiple road closures and downed power lines. Stay safe!
The JSH is proud to announce that five of our talented students will have their artwork featured in the West Michigan Youth Art Exhibition at DeVos Place from May 19 – June 14!
Congratulations to:
Levi Wheelock
Madison Murillo
Natalie Price
Theo VanKuiken
Alayna Stoutjesdyk
7th, 8th, and 9th Graders who qualify will participate in a reward activity on May 28th that will include a bounce-house, an ice-cream truck, and pizza and pop! Students must be passing all classes, have no suspension time and no more than tow detentions in the past nine weeks. Thank you to the members of the School Improvement Team who are helping to organize this event.
Monday, May 12th, is a Professional Development Day for staff. There will be no school for students.
The Ice Cream Truck is coming to our elementary school on Friday, May 23rd.
