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.
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.
Saranad Elementary Families,
We are kicking off our annual fundraiser for the school. Instead of the typical catalog sale we are simply asking for donations. 100% of everything raised will go towards benefiting my education. The funds earned will go towards educational assemblies, field trips, March is Reading Month, Field Day, and student planners, etc. Please consider donating to help our school.
Here's how it works: Participants choose one or more days on the calendar and donate the dollar amount that corresponds to that date. For example, selecting the 5th means donating $5, while selecting the 25th means donating $25. Donors can choose as many days as they would like or donate a custom amount!
This fundraiser includes a little friendly competition. Each classroom will compete to raise the most money, and the classroom with the highest total fundraising amount at the end of the campaign will earn a special reward!
Every dollar raised helps support our students and school programs while building school spirit and teamwork. We encourage students to share their calendars with family, friends, neighbors, and community members to help reach our fundraising goals.
Thank you for supporting our school and helping make a difference for our students. Together, we can make this fundraiser a huge success!
The link below has the specific link to individual classrooms. This will help us keep track of which classroom is earning the most for the special reward.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U4HcUNKnOq9GW3UOHOiOR32_suvNL_44QJ01-WytEng/edit?usp=sharing
We are kicking off our annual fundraiser for the school. Instead of the typical catalog sale we are simply asking for donations. 100% of everything raised will go towards benefiting my education. The funds earned will go towards educational assemblies, field trips, March is Reading Month, Field Day, and student planners, etc. Please consider donating to help our school.
Here's how it works: Participants choose one or more days on the calendar and donate the dollar amount that corresponds to that date. For example, selecting the 5th means donating $5, while selecting the 25th means donating $25. Donors can choose as many days as they would like or donate a custom amount!
This fundraiser includes a little friendly competition. Each classroom will compete to raise the most money, and the classroom with the highest total fundraising amount at the end of the campaign will earn a special reward!
Every dollar raised helps support our students and school programs while building school spirit and teamwork. We encourage students to share their calendars with family, friends, neighbors, and community members to help reach our fundraising goals.
Thank you for supporting our school and helping make a difference for our students. Together, we can make this fundraiser a huge success!
The link below has the specific link to individual classrooms. This will help us keep track of which classroom is earning the most for the special reward.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U4HcUNKnOq9GW3UOHOiOR32_suvNL_44QJ01-WytEng/edit?usp=sharing
Tomorrow, the varsity football team will face Fowler at 7:00 PM. Both teams are 4-0, so this should be an exciting game! We expect large crowds. Please remember that students in grade K-6 should be accompanied by an adult at all times. All students should either be in the stands or at concessions when appropriate. Roughhousing and games on the hill are discouraged. Thank you for your help!
Students should not be exiting the stadium and should not be in the adjoining wooded areas. Some of those are private property.
Students should not be exiting the stadium and should not be in the adjoining wooded areas. Some of those are private property.
Our fall Picture Day is quickly approaching and will take place on Wednesday, September 23.
After pictures are taken, InterState Photography will email proofs to the email address we have on file. If you do not want us to share your email address with the photography company, please email mcatrell@saranacschools.org by Friday to opt out.
Thank you!
After pictures are taken, InterState Photography will email proofs to the email address we have on file. If you do not want us to share your email address with the photography company, please email mcatrell@saranacschools.org by Friday to opt out.
Thank you!
Don't forget that the elementary school open house is tonight (9/2)from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. We're excited to see you there!
Please join us for a Title I conversation that covers what Title I is, what it means to be a Title I school, how Saranac Elementary uses Title I funds to support learners, and an opportunity to provide feedback to program coordinators on families' needs.
When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 4:45 pm
Where: Saranac Elementary Activity Room
When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 4:45 pm
Where: Saranac Elementary Activity Room
PowerSchool is HERE!
In the next 24 hours, Parents and/or guardians of students will receive an email containing:
- Your new Access ID and Password.
- Instructions on how to log in to your PowerSchool account
- The District Code needed to set up the mobile app.
*New this year: All registration and annual forms are to be completed through PowerSchool*
For support, please email powerschool@saranacschools.org
Come join our kindergarten teachers!
If you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5, please check out the flyer below for information on our upcoming playgroup sessions.
Due to ongoing construction, our elementary open house will be scheduled after the first day of school. This change will give our teachers the time they need to finalize their classroom preparations.
First Day of School: Monday, August 31st, 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kindergarten Opening Day: Monday, August 31st. Parents may accompany their child into the classroom from 8:00 AM to 8:25 AM before students finish the rest of the school day.
Elementary Open House: Wednesday, September 2nd, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Families can tour summer construction progress and bring shared classroom supplies like Kleenex and Clorox wipes.
We are excited to have families visit the school and check out all of the construction progress that has taken place throughout the summer. The building will remain under construction throughout the upcoming school year, with completion next July.
First Day of School: Monday, August 31st, 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kindergarten Opening Day: Monday, August 31st. Parents may accompany their child into the classroom from 8:00 AM to 8:25 AM before students finish the rest of the school day.
Elementary Open House: Wednesday, September 2nd, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Families can tour summer construction progress and bring shared classroom supplies like Kleenex and Clorox wipes.
We are excited to have families visit the school and check out all of the construction progress that has taken place throughout the summer. The building will remain under construction throughout the upcoming school year, with completion next July.
Are your kids in need of school supplies? Join the Better Together 4 Saranac group this Thursday from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Saranac Depot. We will be passing out supplies to help all our students start the school year on the right foot!
Need supplies for back to school? Check out Better Together 4 Saranac at the Depot this Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00.
Interested in the possibility of hosting an international exchange student? Saranac Community Schools partners with CETUSA to place a number of students each year with local families. See the attached information sheets for details!
Due to construction, the sports physicals have been moved across the road to Galilee Baptist Church at 291 Orchard St. They are still 12-2 on Friday, June 26th. Cost is $20 per athlete.
The JSH summer school will be moved that day as well to our Central Office, the same location where we started. There will be no access to the JSH from Friday until Monday.
Thank you for your flexibility.
SCS will be offering athletic physicals to all Saranac student-athletes (K-12) on Friday, June 26th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM in the JSH auxiliary gym. The cost is $20. MHSAA physical forms are available on our website or at the event. These physicals will cover student athletes for the entire 2026-27 school year.
If you are interested in running in the Bridgefest 5K, check out the QR code at the bottom of this flyer.
Happy Summer, everyone!
Our Elementary summer hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
If your child has medication at the school, please ensure it is picked up by June 12th.
The elementary school office will be closed starting June 18th and will remain closed until August.
I hope you all enjoy the beautiful Michigan weather!
Mike Catrell
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
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!
