Saranac Elementary Presents: Inflate,Donate, and Run!
A New Twist on Our Annual Fundraiser!
This year, we’re swapping our traditional Turkey Trot for something a little wackier... and way more fun — a staff inflatable race!
💰 Why We Race: This is our primary school fundraiser, and 100% of the money raised goes directly into our school's trust account. These funds help us provide:
🎭 Assemblies
🚌 Field Trips
📚 March is Reading Month activities
🎁 Student incentives and rewards
We typically spend around $6,500 each year from this account — our goal is to raise at least $5,000 while having a ton of fun! How It Works:
Support your favorite staff member with a donation!
Suggested: $10 per student or $25 per family
The staff member with the most donations gets a 200-meter head start (half the track!)
Want to slow someone down?
Purchase obstacles like hurdles or delayed starts!
Obstacles will be available the week of parent-teacher conferences (Oct. 13–16).
Prices will vary — individuals or groups can buy them to make things extra silly! 📅 Event Details: Donation Period: Sept. 30 – Oct. 16
Obstacle Sales: Oct. 13 – 16 (during conferences)
Race Day Assembly:
📍 High School Track
🕐 October 24 at 1:15 PM
🗓️ Rain Date: Monday, Oct. 27
👨👩👧👦 Spectators welcome!
🍿 Concessions available!
Come cheer on your favorite staff member, donate to a great cause, and help us make learning even more exciting this year!
about 2 months ago, Mike Catrell
This year, Toys for Tots is not taking place in Ionia County. A local group, Holiday Hearts of Ionia County, has stepped in to help kids in our community so that they can still receive presents during this season. We are a location for Holiday Hearts of Ionia County. If your family is able to donate to help kids in Ionia County receive presents, please consider dropping off a contribution in our box.
For families experiencing financial strain, below is a list of food pantries in the area.
4 days ago, Mike Catrell
Today at the HEART Assembly, we celebrated students who have been working especially hard in their classrooms, showing effort. Congratulations to everyone recognized! Caleb Pick and Silas Sinclair were also honored but are not pictured.
8 days ago, Mike Catrell
Here's a valuable parent resource offered by our ISD.
18 days ago, Mike Catrell
Kids consume enough sugar to fill a bathtub each year. Most of that sugar comes from drinks. Challenge your students and staff to No-Soda November.
25 days ago, Mike Catrell
The elementary school picture day is here!
2 months ago, Mike Catrell
Monday, September 15th, we are celebrating International Dot Day. We will have some fun activities that the classes will be encouraged to do with their students. Help your child get in the mood for this event by having them wear clothing with dots on it!
3 months ago, Mike Catrell
Please take the time to complete the free/reduced lunch form. This form benefits our students in multiple ways, beyond just obtaining free or reduced lunch.
Use the link below to access the form.
https://www.saranac.k12.mi.us/page/food-service
3 months ago, Mike Catrell
Check out the September "Partnership Post".
3 months ago, Robert Silvernail
We have our first Pizza Hut Fundraiser for the year. This is a great way to raise some extra money for the school. Simply follow these steps if you visit the Ionia Pizza Hut on Tuesday.
3 months ago, Mike Catrell
Today is the first day of school, and it is a half-day of instruction. The elementary school starts at 7:45, and we dismiss at 11:00. We can't wait to see all the kids and have a great year.
3 months ago, Mike Catrell
Attention: The Elementary School's office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 22.
3 months ago, Mike Catrell
Our elementary open house is happening today from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Stop by to have your kids meet their teacher for the upcoming school year. Kona Ice will be back for our first fundraiser of the year. The proceeds will go towards supporting school activities. We can't wait to see you!
3 months ago, Mike Catrell
Interested in getting involved with the school? A fantastic way to do so is by joining our PTSO meetings. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet and work with a friendly group of parents. Our first meeting of the year is on September 16th at 6:00 pm.. We meet in the large conference room in the elementary school. We truly hope you can join us—I look forward to seeing you there!
4 months ago, Mike Catrell
We have two teaching postings for the upcoming school year. If you are interested, send a resume to Mike Catrell at
mcatrell@saranacschools.org4 months ago, Mike Catrell
Young Fives popsicles in the park will be on Aug 12 at 6:30. This is a change of date and location for this event.
4 months ago, Mike Catrell
Our elementary office staff has returned. Our office hours until school begins are generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, Aug 6, the office will have limited hours due to a training. Our hours on the 6th will be from noon to 3:00 p.m.
4 months ago, Mike Catrell
We are frequently asked what kids can do over the summer to continue making gains instead of experiencing the dreaded summer slide. A few helpful suggestions include having students maintain some type of routine with regular bedtimes and dedicating part of the day to acadmeic activites. These activies can include a trip to the library, a nature walk where they identify different things they see, or practicing math facts.
We know that many kids love their tablets. The school has licenses for all of our students for IXL.
https://www.ixl.com/signin/saranac
IXL is an excellent way for kids to practice both reading and math skills. Students used this program during the school year and have usernames and passwords. Students should have taken this information home with them on he last couple of days of school. If they don't have this information, you can click' Forgot Password/Username'. All students were registered with their school email address. The student email format is the first 5 letters of their last name, followed by the first 3 letters of their first name, and then a zero (@) and saranacschools.org.
i.e
catremik0@saranacschools.org
5 months ago, Mike Catrell
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.
6 months ago, Josh Leader
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.
6 months ago, Josh Leader
