One week from today, THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH, is Smart Start. All JSH students are expected to attend at some point between 9AM and 5PM. 7th Graders should attend, if possible, between 3PM and 5PM for specific activities planned by the PTSO. Details can be found in the summer newsletter.
*The newsletter incorrectly listed the day as Wednesday the 15th, instead of Thursday the 15th.
Attention: High School Students taking MCC dual-enrollment classes
The start date for all MCC dual-enrollment courses, including in-person courses, is Monday, August 19th. Please check your email regularly for communications from your instructor. In-person classes meet in room 108 at the JSH.
The JSH is looking for local sponsors to help, along with local grant dollars, cover the cost of Redhawk T-shirts for all of our students and staff. We typically use funds donated by parents and families, as we try to avoid traditional fundraising. Our accounts are running a little low, though, and we are looking to retain funds for other student activities. Sponsors who donate $200 to sponsor a class (i.e. the Class of 2025) will have their business or organization's name featured on the T-shirts. Interested donors should reach out to Josh Leader at jleader@saranac schools. org or via phone at 616.642.1100. Thank you so much for your support!
Good Afternoon,
The JSH office will officially reopen on Friday, August 2nd. The office will be open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily until the start of school for student on August 26th.
Mr. Eisen, school counselor, will return to work on Monday, August 12th. Teaching staff will return on Wednesday, August 21st.
Congratulations to the Saranac Sweepstakes 4-H at the Ionia Free Fair! They each were showmanship champion for their animal and competed against all other champions showing all 11 species.
Because of the missed day yesterday, due to the power outage, the JSH will be extending summer school for high school students through next Monday, July 1st.
The JSH office is currently open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The office will close for the summer next Wednesday, June 26th at 2:00 PM. The office will reopen on Thursday, August 1st at 8:00 AM.
Mr. Leader, Mrs. Serne, and Mrs. Mutschler will each work a few days in July, but have no predetermined dates scheduled. Mr. Eisen will be working July 3rd and 10th.
Staff and administration will check email sparingly during July, so responses may be delayed. The district central office will remain open most of July and may be reached for time sensitive needs at 616.642.1400.
Reminder: SCS is offering athletic physicals today for all Saranac student-athletes from 12:00 to 2:00 PM in the JSH cafeteria. Cost is $20. These physicals will cover athletic participation for the 2024-25 school year.
Starting Friday, June 7th, the JSH office will be open daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The office will close for the summer Wednesday, June 26th at 2:00 PM. The office will reopen in early August.
Tomorrow evening's graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 will be livestreamed via the following link. The ceremony will start at 7:00 PM. Congratulations graduates!
https://youtube.com/live/5DmnWagnAIA
Classes at Ionia County Career Center for Tuesday, May 28th are cancelled due to phone outages.
Starting to think about what to do after high school? The newly updated Pathfinder can help you find more options than just college. Get started at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org. #HighSchool #Pathfinder #MiTalent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvZJfBJdnHg
The annual Saranac FFA plant sale is Tuesday, May 21 from 3-4:30pm.
The sale will be at the school's greenhouse - west side of the building in the southernmost parking lot. Look for a red livestock trailer in the parking lot.
First come, first served.
Better Boy Tomatoes 4 pack -$1
Roma Tomatoes 4 pack -$1
Sweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes $1 each
Green to Red Peppers 4 pack-$1
Green to Yellow Peppers 4 pack -$1
Jalapeno Peppers 4 pack-$1
Zinnia 4 pack - $1
Small Marigold 4 pack - $1
Due to approaching dangerous weather, all evening activities are cancelled for SCS.
Seniors... There is a mandatory senior class meeting next Monday, May 6th, during Intervention in the auditorium to receive important graduation information and forms. All seniors must attend.
A Tangled Prom 2024
Saturday, April 20th from 8 PM to 11 PM
$35 per person (includes pictures)
Westbrook Farmstead in Ionia
Freshmen/Sophomores must be guests of upperclassmen.
This is a formal dance. Formal attire is required. No jeans, baseball caps., or athletic shoes.
Reminder: Statewide testing continues tomorrow.
10th Grade - Tuesday - PSAT
9th Grade - Wednesday - PSAT9
8th Grade - Thursday - PSAT8
Testing starts promptly at 7:40 AM . It is very important that all students attend on these days. Make-up testing pulls students from classes.
100% of 11th graders attended all three testing days last week! We hope to continue that amazing trend.
Thank you!
Saranac High School Performing Arts is doing a MUSICAL!!! Join us for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"! Intended for audiences 13 years and over. Performance is Sunday, April 21st at 2pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/students. Get your tickets at https://saranac.ludus.com/index.php
The JSH will be holding 7th and 9th Grade Orientation Night for current 6th and 8th grade students and parents next Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 PM in the JSH auditorium. This will include a presentation, building tour, and question and answer session.
Thank you very much to the Parents of the Class of 2023 for the generous donation that was used to purchase a new podium for graduation, awards nights, and other presentations. It is greatly appreciated!
