Saranac Elementary School

Kindergarten families for the 26-27 school year, please read the attached flyer for two special events:

Kindergarten Information Night
Parents with a child who will be attending Kindergarten/Young 5s in the 2026 - 2027 school year are asked to attend Kindergarten Parent Information Night at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 31, in the elementary school’s Activity Room.

Kickoff to Kindergarten
All students who will be enrolling in Young 5s or Kindergarten for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Students who turn 5 prior to December 1st are eligible to enroll.

Join us on Monday, May 11th.

Please RSVP prior to May 4th by scanning the QR code above or calling the office at (616) 642-1200 so that we can be sure to have materials and snacks prepared for those who are attending.

The Rights Door is putting out Mom's Club for the summer. If you need additional information, the contact information is at the bottom of the page.

FFA Plant Sale - Thursday, 3pm-4:30pm
No preorders.

Vegetables - 4 plants for $1.50

Better Boy Tomatoes
Mariana Roma Tomatoes
Sweet One Hundred $1 each
Green Bell Peppers that turn Red
Green Bell Peppers that turn Yellow
Medium Heat Jalapeno Peppers
Hot Banana Peppers

Flowers - VERY limited supply, 4 plants for $1

Zinnias
Cosmos
Marigolds

Thank you for supporting the FFA

The Saranac FFA will hold their annual plant sale Thursday, May 21 from 2:45 to 4:30pm at the new greenhouse behind the JSH. Enter through the front lot and head south around the building. Thank you for your support!

Students at Saranac Elementary are participating in the mileage club this spring. Students who walk, jog, or run are earning prizes. The mileage club is completed during their time in PE (dependent on weather). Students are also allowed to walk or jog with an adult that can record their miles at home. Parents/guardians, please email me at twernette@saranacschools.org to let me know how many miles your student walked or jogged. Every five miles your child will earn prizes! If your student gets to 20 miles they earn a free water bottle. This is a great but simple activity that promotes healthy lifestyles.


May 16 and May 23 the track will be open from 10:00am-11:00am for students to walk, jog, or run at the track. I will be there with all the mileage cards so students can earn more miles.

If you plan on attending on a Saturday morning, please make sure your child is attending with an adult and not alone. The mileage club will conclude on May 23.

The JSH will be holding an orientation meeting for incoming 7th and 9th grade students on Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM in the JSH auditorium. This meeting will include a presentation, tour, and opportunities for questions. See you there!

Fine Arts Night - Friday, May 1st at 7:00 PM

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We would like to inform you that the district will be transitioning from Skyward to PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) beginning in the 2026–27 school year.

PowerSchool will continue to support important family features such as access to student schedules, grades, and attendance. To ensure a smooth transition, staff will be participating in training, and additional resources will be shared with families as we get closer to implementation.

More information, including guidance for parent access and key dates, will be communicated in the coming months. Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work to improve our systems in support of students and families.

On March 2nd, all students participating in PE will begin a roller-skating unit. There will be mats all over the gym floor for safety reasons. Roller skating is a lifelong activity that promotes mental and physical health. I am excited to teach this awesome and fun unit! This will not be their only activity during PE. However, a portion of the time will be dedicated to the skills associated with this great lifetime activity.

Parents who want their student to wear a helmet or any other safety equipment, please feel free to send it in their backpack and/or have them keep it in their locker for the duration of the unit. If your student has their own rollerblades or roller skates, they are welcome to use them in the gym.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks and be well!

Tami Wernette
Elementary Physical Education
twernette@saranacschools.org
(616) 642-1200 ext:1235

This afternoon, JSH administration was made aware of threatening comments made by a student in a classroom. Administration quickly responded, initiating the SCS threat-assessment protocols, involving parents, and contacting law enforcement. It was determined that there was no immediate threat.

SCS will continue to work with outside agencies, follow our handbook policies and protocols and address this matter to ensure students and staff remain safe in our building.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

SCS Administration

This week, we have planned some activities focused on the Winter Olympics. We’ll give the kids more details at school tomorrow. Please see the calendar below for what’s coming up.

We also have one lunch menu change; on Monday, we will have stuffed-crust pizza.

M 2/9- Attendance

T 2/10-Food Drive

W 2/11- Spirit Day(winter sport day)

Th 2/12- Compliment competition

F 2/13- No School

Today, our third graders brought history to life by creating a living museum. This project connects with what they have been learning about ancient gods in our reading curriculum. Thank you to the students, parents, and staff for all the hard work that made this event a success!

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.

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.

Here's a valuable parent resource offered by our ISD.

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.