Saranac Community Schools

Please consider this fundraising event for a great cause.

Dear Parents and Guardians of 8th Grade Students,

The long awaited 8th Grade Washington, D.C. trip is upon us.

The first information meeting is Tuesday, September 16th at 6pm in the JSH Auditorium. We will have information on the basics, the cost, fundraising opportunities, and a possible itinerary.

If you are unable to make it to the meeting but still would like information, please send me an email. kpriest@saranacschools.org

Thank you,

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Kristy Priest
English, Drama, Journalism
Saranac Junior Senior High School

Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Therese Krieger. Mrs. Krieger will be working as a playground para-professional at the elementary school. Therese has two children who attend Saranac Community Schools. Please join us in welcoming Therese Krieger to the Saranac Community Schools family.

Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Alyssa May. Mrs. May is a graduate of Central Michigan University. She will be teaching 5th grade at the elementary school. Alyssa enjoys the arts, especially drama and theater. Please join us in welcoming Alyssa May to the Saranac Community Schools family.

Due to unexpected meetings and bus duties, the JSH office will close at 3:00 PM today. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Saranac FFA Gala Apple Sale!
Tuesday, September 9 from 3-4:30 on the west side of Saranac Jr/Sr High. Look for the red livestock trailer.
$7.50 for 10 pounds and $15 for 20 pounds

Reminder
There is no school on Friday, August 29, or Monday, September 1.
Enjoy the holiday weekend.

Our seniors started off the year with a senior sunrise celebration. We hope you all have a a memorable final year at the JSH!

Photo Credit: Signature Photography

Fall sports "Meet the Teams" will be held next Tuesday, August 26th at 7:00 PM in the JSH Auditorium. Athletic Director Jason Ricket will cover major policies and expectations with athletes and parents, and then teams will be dismissed for individual coaches' meetings. All fall athletes should attend. Go RedHawks!

JSH School Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

SARANAC JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE17825
Also Needed: Skyward Student ID

Reminder: The JSH is holding Smart Start today from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. All 7-12th grade students are expected to attend for school photos, schedules, locker assignments and other important forms. Thank you and have a great day!

Our Fall open house is on Wednesday, August 20th, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. This is a drop-in event, and you do not need to stay for the entire hour. Please arrive no earlier than 5:30. Our teachers are in training throughout the day, and many use the hour before this event to run home.
We will welcome the Kona Ice truck again during our Back-to-School Open House night until 7 pm. Please plan to purchase your frozen treat either before entering the building or after meeting your new teacher and enjoy it outdoors. This is the first fundraiser for the 2025-26 school year, and we thank you for your support.

The JSH seeking four parent volunteers to work four-hour shifts at Smart Start next Tuesday to assist Jostens with the student photo processing. Those who help are awarded $30 vouchers toward student photos through Jostens. Please contact Mr. Leader if you are interested. Thank you!

The JSH office will be closed Wednesday, August 6th, from 7:45 AM to 10:30 AM while office staff participate in medical response and school safety trainings. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Campus is coming back to life in preparation for the 2025-26 school year! Band Camp started yesterday and continues through the end of this week. It's great to hear some music as they practice.

Next Tuesday, August 12th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, is the JSH's annual Smart Start event. All 7-12th grade students are expected to attend at some point during the day. Students will have their photos taken, receive locker assignments, pick-up their schedules, and have a chance to walk through the building. Most students are finished in 30 minutes or less. A summer newsletter will be sent out soon, but we wanted to provide more advanced notice for this event. Thank you!

Each year, the JSH provides T-shirts to every student and staff member to help foster unity and pride in the building and district.  This is also great for students whose families do not have disposable income for spirit wear, ensuring that they have a new RedHawks shirt every year to wear for spirit events, pep assemblies, and at games. 

We have secured $1700 in grant money to help cover the cost.  We are looking for local businesses and donors who would be willing to donate to help cover the cost of the shirts.  A $100 donation to one of our grade levels (Class of 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, or 2031) will have your business or family listed on the backside of the T-Shirts.  

If you are interested in donating, please reach out to Josh Leader at jleader@saranacschools.org. 

Thank you for your support!

Ever consider hosting an exchange student? CETUSA is looking to place students in our building and community. Exchange students are a great experience for families and a great addition to our student body. Details are below. Feel free to reach out to Josh Leader at the JSH with any questions.

Happy Summer!
Our elementary office remains closed for one more week. Our office staff will return Aug 4th. However, I am starting to receive messages about back-to-school shopping, so hopefully the information below will be helpful.

Our school supply lists look a little different than they have in years past. In an effort to reduce the number of items families purchase for their students, we have asked teachers to provide a specific list of what students need in their respective classrooms.

https://www.saranac.k12.mi.us/o/ses

You can find this list on the link provided. If you have difficulty using the link, it can be found on our school website. Click on the tab for Saranac Elementary, and you will see a link for Supply List 2025-2026

Sincerely,
Mike Catrell