Swartz Creek Community Schools are closed today, Friday, February 6, due to hazardous road conditions. Stay safe, Dragons!
2 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dear Swartz Creek Families,

We are writing to share an update on the search for our next Superintendent and to invite you to participate in the upcoming steps of this important process.

On Monday, February 2, the Board of Education selected six candidates to advance to the first round of interviews. Candidate names and biographies are now available on the district website:

https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/new-superintendent-search

The candidates moving forward in the process are:

• Michelle Paul
• Chad Sexton
• Mark Whelton
• Kenneth Janczarek
• Dr. Rob Bueche
• Dr. Sarita Stevens

We encourage our community to review their backgrounds and stay engaged as we move forward.

Swartz Creek Community Schools invites staff, families, and community members to take part in the next steps of the superintendent search process.

First Round Interviews
February 18 and 19
5:00 PM each evening
• Interviews will be conducted virtually, and the schedule is posted on the link above
• Not live-streamed
• The public is welcome to the Boardroom to watch the virtual interviews
• Interview recordings will be posted on the district website following February 19

Meet & Greet and Community Forum
February 24
Boardroom
• Meet & Greet with the candidates: 5:30–6:15 PM
• Community Forum: Begins at 6:30 PM
(Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the school board through QR codes available during the event.)
• RSVP is required to attend
Please RSVP using the link below or by calling Sue Gould at 810-591-2382:
https://forms.gle/r72Uh4on4mUjaywa7

Second Round Interviews
February 25
5:00 PM
• Interviews will be held in person
• Live-streamed for public viewing

Thank you for your continued engagement and partnership as we work together to select the next superintendent for Swartz Creek Community Schools. Your voice and involvement are valued throughout this process.

Sincerely,
Swartz Creek Community Schools

3 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
Save the Date! Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Mary Crapo Park on Wednesday, March 4 at 4:00 PM! Tour the beautiful new baseball field. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and donuts. 8197 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek All are welcome - community, alumni, families, and future Dragons!
5 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our Fourth Annual Connections to Wellness in the Creek! Thursday, March 5, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Cage Fieldhouse (New location) This FREE community event brings together over 50 organizations offering: Health & wellness resources, Mental health support, Financial wellness guidance, Mobile food pantry – first 250 families receive free food, Prizes & drawings (gift cards - including a $250 Meijer gift card, food baskets, toys & more!) FREE dinner from Cheezee Shack, Bongiornos Pizza, & Cafe Brulee. Fun activities for kids! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and enjoy a fun-filled day with your community! Mark your calendar & share with your friends! Special thanks to our sponsors: Meijer Genesee Health System, Rooted IN Love, PFCU, Adoption & Foster Care Specialists, Inc., Krystle Steele, Your Local Insurance Expert, Financial Plus Credit Union, Vascular Institute of Michigan, Genesee County Prevention Coalition, Road2Wellness
9 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
🚨ATHLETICS UPDATE 🚨 All Middle School games and practices are cancelled today. High School freshman/JV basketball game is being held vs Notre Dame Prep at Home. Swim is traveling to Heritage as scheduled. High school practices are allowed to be held after noon today. Athletes should check with coaches on practice times and locations.
13 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dear Elementary Families,

Due to today’s school closure, we would like to share an important update.

The K–5 Reconfiguration Community Information Meeting is still taking place this evening, Monday, January 26, from 5:00–6:30 PM.

Families are welcome to attend in person or join us virtually.

Meeting Details
đź“Ť Swartz Creek Community Schools Administration Building Boardroom
đź“ş Live streamed on the Board of Education YouTube channel
🎥 Recorded and available for later viewing

This meeting will focus on sharing background information, explaining the planning process, and answering questions related to the K–5 Reconfiguration Project.

If you plan to attend in person, please take a moment to RSVP so we can prepare seating and materials:
https://forms.gle/cq8Ljy16azu3nymd8

We appreciate your continued partnership and engagement as we work together to thoughtfully plan for the future of our schools. We hope you’ll be able to join us this evening in the way that works best for your family.

Sincerely,
Swartz Creek Community Schools

13 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Swartz Creek Community Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to hazardous road conditions.

High School students will have a half day on Tuesday, January 27, for exams. Elementary and Middle School students will have a full day of school on Tuesday. Stay safe, Dragons!

14 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
Due to extreme wind chill temperatures, Swartz Creek Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 23 for the safety of our students and staff. Looking ahead to Monday, January 26: • High school students will have a half day to complete semester exams • Elementary and middle school students will have a full day of school Please stay safe and stay warm, Dragons!
17 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dear Swartz Creek Staff and Families,

We would like to share an updated overview of the Swartz Creek Community Schools Superintendent Search timeline and invite our families and community members to participate in upcoming opportunities.

First Round Interviews
First round interviews will take place on February 18 and 19, beginning at 5:00 PM each evening. These interviews will be conducted virtually and will not be live-streamed.
The public is welcome to attend and watch the virtual interviews from the Boardroom.
Recordings of the interviews will be posted on the district website following February 19.

Meet & Greet and Community Forum
On February 24, the community is invited to attend:
- Meet & Greet with the Candidates: 5:30–6:15 PM
- Community Forum: 6:30 PM
Both events will be held in the Boardroom. Community forum attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback through QR codes that will be available during the event.

RSVP is required to attend the Meet & Greet and Community Forum.
Please RSVP using the link provided or by calling Sue Gould at 810-591-2382.
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/P3D2mc2NXQukF16JA

Second Round Interviews
Second round interviews will take place in person on February 25, beginning at 5:00 PM.
These interviews will take place in the Boardroom. The public is welcome to attend. They will also be live-streamed on the Board's YouTube channel for public viewing.

Thank you for your continued engagement in this important process. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to select the next leader of Swartz Creek Community Schools.


Sincerely,
Swartz Creek Community Schools

17 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dear Swartz Creek Families and Staff,

As part of our ongoing commitment to thoughtful planning and long-term student success, we would like to share an important update regarding the meeting scheduled for Monday, January 26.

This meeting will no longer be a Board Workshop. Instead, it will be a community information meeting focused on the K–5 Reconfiguration Project.

Families with children attending any Swartz Creek elementary school during the 2026–27 school year are encouraged to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to share background information, explain the planning process, and provide clarity around how decisions are guided by what is best for students, families, and the future of our district. There will also be time for questions and discussion.

For families who are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be livestreamed on the Board YouTube channel, recorded, and published on the Swartz Creek Community Schools website for later viewing.

Meeting Details
- Date: Monday, January 26
- Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Swartz Creek Community Schools Administration Office Boardroom
- Purpose: Community Information Meeting on K–5 Reconfiguration

To help us prepare, RSVP using the link below:
https://forms.gle/cq8Ljy16azu3nymd8

We know conversations about our schools are important and meaningful. Your questions, perspectives, and partnership are valued as we continue planning thoughtfully and transparently for the years ahead.

Sincerely,

Swartz Creek Community Schools

18 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
Free Breakfast & Lunch for EVERY Dragon. EVERY Day. All Swartz Creek Community Schools students are eligible for FREE breakfast and FREE lunch, even if they bring food from home. Students can still grab items to save for a snack later, which helps fuel learning, focus, and energy throughout the day. Breakfast or lunch might be as simple as items like fruit, milk, veggies, cheese, or juice and students also have many additional options available. The key is choice and access. Meal service times vary by building Find breakfast and lunch times for every school here: 🔗 https://www.swartzcreek.org/o/sccs/page/meal-service-times Making sure every Dragon has what they need to learn, grow, and thrive… one meal (or snack!) at a time.
21 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
Find Your Future Night: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Swartz Creek High School Performing Arts Center. SCHS Parents, Starting in February, your SCHS student will begin selecting the programs and courses they are interested in taking for the next school year. To help support you in choosing courses that provide the best opportunities, we invite you and your student to attend Find Your Future Night at Swartz Creek High School. At this event we will discuss the various opportunities available during the Junior and Senior year of high school. Following a short introduction, families will have the opportunity to attend up to 4 break out sessions of interest from the following choices: •NCAA College Athletic Eligibility •Genesee Career Institute (GCI) •Swartz Creek Early Middle College •U of M Flint DEEP •Traditional Dual Enrollment •Trade School/College Planning Process •AP/Honors Curriculum •General Questions We hope to see you there! Swartz Creek High School Counseling Office
26 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
The Genesee County Career & College Access Network (GCCCAN) is hosting a FAFSA Workshop on Monday, January 12. High school seniors and their parents are invited to stop in for one-on-one help completing the FAFSA from college financial aid representatives. Completing the FAFSA is the only way to access important financial aid opportunities, including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and the Community College Guarantee. 📌 WHAT: FAFSA Workshop 🗓 WHEN: Monday, January 12, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. 📍 WHERE: GISD Erwin Davis Education Center Legacy Auditorium – Entrance #3 2413 Maple Road, Flint 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/FAFSAJanuary2026 Families can also register by visiting beyondgrad.org and clicking the event link under Upcoming Events. Space is limited, so registration is encouraged. Parents should attend with their high school senior.
about 1 month ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dear Staff and Community Members,

The Board of Education has appointed Wayne Wright to serve as Interim Superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools, effective January 1, 2026. This interim appointment is temporary and intended to provide stability and continuity following Mr. Kitchen's recent resignation. The interim term will allow the District to maintain daily operations while the Board continues its ongoing search for a permanent Superintendent later this school year. Mr. Wright brings extensive experience supporting school districts during leadership transitions and has agreed to serve in this role on a short-term basis only. The interim appointment does not alter the Board's timeline or commitment to selecting a permanent Superintendent. We appreciate the continued support of our staff, families, and community as we move forward during this transition.

Respectfully,
Chuck Melki
Board President

about 1 month ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
All girls basketball games scheduled for this afternoon, Monday, December 29, have been canceled. All other practices are non-mandatory, and players should contact their coaches directly.
about 1 month ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dear Swartz Creek Community,


After much reflection, I am writing to share that my time serving the Swartz Creek community is coming to a close. For the past 15 years, it has been the honor of my professional life to serve this district as an elementary principal, high school principal, deputy superintendent, and, most recently, as interim superintendent. Each role has deepened my respect for this community and strengthened my belief in the power of public education.


Swartz Creek has been incredibly good to my family and to me. We have felt supported, welcomed, and valued, and for that I am deeply grateful. This community’s care for its children, its schools, and one another is something special, and it is something I will always carry with me.


As my career has progressed into central office leadership, I have also found myself further removed from the very reason I chose education in the first place: working directly with students. That connection - the daily relationships, the learning, the growth, the moments that shape lives has always been my “why.” It is that calling that now leads me to my next chapter.


I want to express my sincere respect and appreciation for the Board of Education. The level of commitment demonstrated on behalf of students, staff, and the broader community is evident and meaningful. I encourage continued collective efficacy, working together with trust, purpose, and shared responsibility to move Swartz Creek forward.


Thank you to the students, staff, families, and community members who have made these years so memorable and rewarding. It has been a privilege to serve alongside you and to be part of a district with such strong pride and tradition.


Once a Dragon, always a Dragon.


With gratitude and respect,
Jim Kitchen

about 2 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
The winter edition of The Dragon Connection is officially out in the Swartz Creek View! Our schools are filled with incredible stories…student success, family engagement, innovative programs, outstanding staff, and so much more. You can read it online here and extra copies are available at our administration building starting. 👉 https://geneseecountyview.com/pageview/viewer/SwartzCreekSchools Thank you to our staff, students, families, and community for giving us so much to celebrate.
about 2 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
Mary Crapo Park Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Update Due to inclement weather, the ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The event will be rescheduled for March, and we will share the new date and details as soon as they are finalized. We look forward to celebrating this beautiful new space together with the community this spring.
about 2 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
All Swartz Creek Middle School and Swartz Creek High School athletic practices and games are canceled today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
about 2 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
Swartz Creek Community Schools are closed today, Wednesday, December 10, due to inclement weather and unsafe travel conditions. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the unexpected pause, Dragons.
2 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools