
The JSH is offering a spirit bus for Friday's football playoff game at Saugatuck.
7th-12th Grade Students ONLY.
Cost is $5.00.
Must also have purchased a game ticket online prior to boarding the bus.
Deadline to see Mr. Leader to pay/reserve a seat is 7:45 AM Friday.

Cody Whipple is one of three West Michigan football players nominated for the Fox17 Play of the Week. Please view his pick-six interception and vote at the link below.
https://www.fox17online.com/sports/blitz/vote-for-the-play-of-the-week-from-week-9?mibextid=ncKXMA

SCS is currently struggling with internet connectivity. Buildings have no phones and very limited internet function. Repairs are expected this morning. Thank you for your patience.

In order to allow JSH students to support our varsity football team by attending Friday's playoff game at Saugatuck, the 7/8th Grade Halloween Dance is postponed until Saturday, October 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Due to unseasonably warm temperatures forecasted for tomorrow, Ugly Christmas Sweater Day has been postponed until Thursday. Wednesday's Spirit Week themed day will now be Winter Wonderland (Santa, Elves, Reindeer, Snow Globes, Trees, etc.). Thank you and have a great week!


Interested in hosting an exhange student? Giselle is a Brazilian student who has been living locally and, for reasons beyond her control, needs a new host family. Her information is below.


Due to photographer illness, Josten's must postpone tomorrow's picture retake day. Retakes will now be taken on Wednesday, September 27th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your flexibility.

The Saranac FFA will be selling honeycrisp apples grown at the MSU AgBioResearch Center in Clarksville. Apples will be sold for $1.00 per pound. Sale is on Tuesday, 9/19 from 3-4 pm by the red trailer in the fron JSH parking lot. Thank you for your support!

The Saranac FFA will be selling Gala Apples grown at the MSU AgBioResearch Center in Clarksville. $15 for a 20 # bag and $7.50 for a 10 # bag. Sale isThursday, September 14 from 3:00 - 3:45PM by the red trailer in the front lot of the JSH. Thank you for your generous support!

Parents and Community Members,
The 2023-24 school year will officially start Tuesday, August 29th. Tuesday will be a 1/2 day, as was originally scheduled for today. The school has power, communications, and minimal disruptions to local roadways. The district will do its best to contact any affected families with transportation disruptions.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have been working through the effects of last week's storm.
Again, the upcoming schedule is:
Tuesday, August 29th, 1/2 of school. (JSH dismissal at 10:55, Elementary at 11:00)
Wednesday, August 30th, Full day of school
Thursday, August 31st, Full day of school
Friday, September 1st, and Monday, September 4th, No school for the Labor Day holiday.
Superintendent Jason Smith

JSH Students and Staff - Don't forget to wear your new RedHawk T-Shirt on the first day of school, Monday, August 28th.


Due to the power outages, tonight's home varsity football game will now be played at St. Louis High School at 7:00 PM. Thank you for flexibility. Have a great weekend!

Students enrolled in dual-enrollment classes through MCC, please be aware that MCC's start date is 8/21. This is one week ahead of Saranac's start date. This includes online and in-person classes. Please contact your professor and/or Mr. Eisen for questions or assistance.


Spirit Club will be meeting this Friday, August 11th at 11:00 AM in the commons area to prepare for fall sports season. We will address themes for home events, the Homecoming Spirit Stick competition, and the first day of school. All high school students are welcome to attend.


Thank you and congratulations to SJSH sophomore, Irelynn Pachulski, who completed her Eagle Scout project in July. Irelynn's project organized, cleaned and renovated the SJSH athletic stadium barn. The barn is used by the band, football and track and field programs. Great job!


BT4S will be giving out backpacks and school supplies on Aug. 3, from 2-4 PM in the Saranac Community Church parking lot.
Tentatively, they also plan to do this again on Aug. 17.

Reminder: Session II of summer school starts tomorrow, Monday, July 31 at 8:00 AM (until 12:00 PM). Any high school student in need of credit recovery should attend. Session II ends Friday, August 18th. Have a great day!

Congratulations to Mrs. Dahms, Mrs. Young, and the Hard-working students in Saranac FFA! Tonight their Grand Champion Rabbit Market Pen sold at Ionia Free Fair's small animal auction.


Congratulations to Mrs. Young and the Hard-working students in Saranac FFA! Tonight their Grand Champion Rabbit Market Pen sold at Ionia Free Fair's small animal auction.


SCS internet and phone lines are currently down. Tech support is working to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.