Special thanks to the United Way for your continued support of Saranac Community Schools. (Pictured are Superintendent Jason Smith, Terri Legg United Way, Lillyan Blough, and Jocelynn Newcomb)
CETUSA is looking to place an exchange student who is already living here in the area. Aly, from Spain, is an active student who loves playing basketball and is eagerly hoping to participate on the high school team. She also plays the clarinet and enjoys being in the band. Aly is in need of a new host family in a new district. She is extremely helpful around the house, is self driven, and would do well both with or without host siblings.
If you could open your heart and home, please reach out to me at shd.cetusa@gmail.com.
Sarah Damaska
Our dear friend Nancy Mutschler was presented with the Delta Kappa Gamma Friend of Education award.
The Friend of Education award goes to someone who has shown dedication to excellence in education.
Nancy started volunteering at Emerson Elementary School in Ionia in 1998 in Beth Diendorfer’s class. When Beth started doing Title I Nancy worked in Kathy Van Sykle’s room for a year and then she volunteered with Julie Klumpp until 2004. She also helped in the office and lunchroom during her time at Emerson.
Nancy then began volunteering at Saranac Elementary School. At Saranac, she helped in her sister Sally’s classroom. She helped students, made copies, and helped wherever needed.
After Sally retired, Nancy has continued helping at Saranac Elementary, especially in the office with copies and delivering mail. Nancy has been volunteering in Saranac for over 17 years. We are pleased to honor Nancy with the Friend of Education award.
Congratulations to Cody Whipple, who won the voting for FOX17's Play of the Week for week nine football action! Here is a video of his intercetion for a touchdown.
https://x.com/FOX17Blitz/status/1717613561617223806?s=20
Parents and Community Members,
The JSH activities fund is running low. Please read the attached form and consider donating. Donations may be dropped off at the JSH office. To those who have already generously donated, THANK YOU!
The JSH is offering a spirit bus for Friday's football playoff game at Saugatuck.
7th-12th Grade Students ONLY.
Cost is $5.00.
Must also have purchased a game ticket online prior to boarding the bus.
Deadline to see Mr. Leader to pay/reserve a seat is 7:45 AM Friday.
Cody Whipple is one of three West Michigan football players nominated for the Fox17 Play of the Week. Please view his pick-six interception and vote at the link below.
https://www.fox17online.com/sports/blitz/vote-for-the-play-of-the-week-from-week-9?mibextid=ncKXMA
Below are the GoFan links for both the volleyball district and football playoffs.
Volleyball (Monday @ 6:00 @ Lakeview): https://gofan.co/event/1172774?schoolId=MI10260
Football (Friday @ 7:00 PM @ Saugatuck): https://gofan.co/event/1183342?schoolId=MI10260
SCS is currently struggling with internet connectivity. Buildings have no phones and very limited internet function. Repairs are expected this morning. Thank you for your patience.
In order to allow JSH students to support our varsity football team by attending Friday's playoff game at Saugatuck, the 7/8th Grade Halloween Dance is postponed until Saturday, October 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Saranac RedHawk football playoff info
The game is Friday, October 27- 7:00 pm @ Saugatuck
$7.00 entry fee
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
More updates will be shared as they become available.
Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Mr. Andy Nurenberg. Andy will be working as our Finance Director. Andy's kids are Saranac graduates and his grandkids currently attend Saranac Community Schools. Please join us in welcoming Andy Nurenberg to the Saranac Community Schools family.
Due to unseasonably warm temperatures forecasted for tomorrow, Ugly Christmas Sweater Day has been postponed until Thursday. Wednesday's Spirit Week themed day will now be Winter Wonderland (Santa, Elves, Reindeer, Snow Globes, Trees, etc.). Thank you and have a great week!
It was a pleasure to host some of the Saranac High School Class of 1986 alumni for a tour of the high school.
Saranac High School Homecoming week. Go RedHawks
Interested in hosting an exhange student? Giselle is a Brazilian student who has been living locally and, for reasons beyond her control, needs a new host family. Her information is below.
Due to photographer illness, Josten's must postpone tomorrow's picture retake day. Retakes will now be taken on Wednesday, September 27th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your flexibility.
The Saranac FFA will be selling honeycrisp apples grown at the MSU AgBioResearch Center in Clarksville. Apples will be sold for $1.00 per pound. Sale is on Tuesday, 9/19 from 3-4 pm by the red trailer in the fron JSH parking lot. Thank you for your support!
The Saranac FFA will be selling Gala Apples grown at the MSU AgBioResearch Center in Clarksville. $15 for a 20 # bag and $7.50 for a 10 # bag. Sale isThursday, September 14 from 3:00 - 3:45PM by the red trailer in the front lot of the JSH. Thank you for your generous support!
This Saturday, September 16.
Varsity volleyball "Pink Out" tournament
