Swartz Creek Community Schools

Exciting News for Swartz Creek Community Schools! We are proud to share that Swartz Creek Community Schools is one of the districts awarded funding through Michigan’s READ Grant Program! This grant will allow us to launch an innovative reading intervention program at Swartz Creek Middle School — designed to help our students strengthen their reading skills and set them up for long-term success. A huge shoutout to our Curriculum Director, Michelle Paul, who secured this grant — her second successful grant in just a few short months! You can read more about the grant and see the full list of awarded districts here: 🔗 Michigan Department of Education Press Release [https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2025/09/15/districts-awarded-read-funds] This is another step toward helping every Dragon reach their full potential — in the classroom and beyond.

🚨 Board Meeting Canceled 🚨 Tonight’s Special Board Meeting has been canceled due to confusion between a committee meeting and a special board meeting on the district calendar. We want to ensure it is properly advertised and noticed to the public before it takes place. We will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed. Thank you for your understanding!

UPDATE: The situation near Miller and Dye roads has been fully contained by the Michigan State Police. The shelter-in-place at Morrish Elementary and Elms Elementary has been lifted. All students and staff are safe, and normal school operations have resumed.

Morrish Elementary and Elms Elementary are currently in a shelter-in-place due to an active shooter situation near Miller and Dye roads. All students and staff are safe inside the buildings. We will update you as soon as more information is available.

🎉🐉 SC 2025 Homecoming Parade – Sign Up Now! 🐉🎉 We can’t wait to see our streets filled with Dragon pride during the Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 26, 2025! Key Details: • Line-up begins: 4:00 PM (please be on time) • Street closes: 4:45 PM • Parade starts promptly: 5:00 PM (no delays due to closures) • Sign-up deadline: September 19, 2025 • Parade placement emails sent: September 23, 2025 Important: All students walking in the parade must be under adult supervision at ALL times. Each organization is responsible for their participants. Want to be in the parade? Click the link below to sign up before the deadline: https://forms.gle/L8HdyyPj6xLiDE4W9

🏈🐉 It’s Game Day, Dragons! 🐉🏈 Our Varsity Football team takes the field tonight at 7:00 PM in the Athletic Stadium! Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud with Dragon Pride New This Season 🎟️ We are now hybrid for fan entry! • Purchase etickets online with a credit card through the Hudl Fan app or browser: Tickets Here [https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mi/swartz-creek/organization/10865/swartz-creek-high-school/tickets] • Cash sales will still be available at the gate. • Ticketing and livestream are also embedded on the Hudl link of our Athletics Website, along with all athletic schedules. 🎥 Can’t make it? Our livestream is back for all games! Watch here: Livestream Link [https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mi/swartz-creek/organization/10865/swartz-creek-high-school/video] 🚨 Important Game Day Reminders 🚨 • Elementary & Middle School students must be accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone the entire time. • Only HS students from the competing schools will be admitted—and must show a valid student ID. • No footballs, backpacks, or outside drinks allowed inside the stadium. • Please use designated lots only (HS staff, HS student, Fairchild St, bus garage, or MS). No parking on sidewalks or lawns. Go Fearless Dragons!

🚨 We Need YOU! 🚨 From concessions to 50/50 and everything in between… our Athletic Boosters can’t do it without a little help from our Dragon family! 👉 You don’t need to be a member or attend meetings to volunteer. Just one shift makes a BIG difference! 👉 Last year alone, Boosters gave back over $30,000 to Swartz Creek athletic programs thanks to concession proceeds. 👉 If you have a student-athlete, we kindly ask that you volunteer at least once each year to help keep this tradition strong. Volunteering is one of the easiest—and most fun—ways to give back to all Swartz Creek athletic programs while meeting new people and cheering on our Dragons! 🎉 🔗 Sign up to volunteer here: [https://www.scathleticboosters.com/]

Busing Update: StopFinder has issued new invitations to resolve today’s app issue. 📧 The invitation emails were sent to the primary contact listed in PowerSchool. Please check that email account and accept the new invitation to restore StopFinder access and receive accurate busing information.

🚨 Transportation Update 🚨 The StopFinder bus app is currently down. ✅ Students should be at their bus stop 3 hrs 15 min later than normal full-day pick-up time. ✅ Shuttle times: • Dieck ➝ Syring 12:10 PM • Syring ➝ Dieck 12:00 PM • Morrish ➝ Elms 12:00 PM • Elms ➝ Morrish 12:10 PM Thank you for your patience and understanding!

📬📣 Elementary Families—Check Your Mailboxes! 📣📬 Letters of teacher placement were mailed home today (8/12) by our incredible elementary principals and secretaries! But we know some of you just can’t wait to find out who your child has this year! 👀 💻 Great news—if your child is fully enrolled in Swartz Creek Community Schools, you can log in to PowerParent now and see their teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! 📝 Need to complete enrollment? Don’t wait—call our Enrollment Office today at 810-591-2385 so your child doesn’t miss out! 📲 PowerSchool login: https://powerschool.swartzcreek.org/public/ 📘 PowerSchool tips & instructions: https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/powerschool

Exciting News for Swartz Creek Community Schools! Even though the state of Michigan has yet to determine the continuation of the Michigan School Meals Program, Swartz Creek Community Schools WILL continue to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students in grades pre-K through 12! If the Michigan School Meals bill is passed, we will be able re-invest these additional funds into your child's meals, update our kitchens and equipment, and update cafe environments and furniture. We need your help! Please fill out the Education Benefit Form through the Meal Magic Family Portal. Gathering this information is crucial for determining eligibility for Summer Food Service Programs, and ensuring our schools receive full access to federal and state funding for educational programs. Parents can create an account or just fill out the form without creating one. Please ONLY add children who are currently registered with Swartz Creek Schools. Any other children in another District or not yet registered should be added to the “number of members in the household”. Visit our website: [swartzcreek.org](http://swartzcreek.org) and click “Food Service” for more information. or contact Food Services directly at 810-591-1864 The Meal Magic Family Portal is also a fantastic resource for families. Here, you can set up accounts for your children to deposit money, view purchases, transfer funds between children, and set restrictions. Both the Middle and High School offer a la carte items for all students, whether they bring a lunch or eat a free meal, they can purchase additional items for lunch. Menus are available on the food service page under the NutriSlice tab, detailing nutritional value, calories, macros, and allergens. If your student has special dietary needs, please contact our food service department directly. This will ensure that their meals are modified and documented accordingly for state compliance, and the school will be notified of any dietary restrictions.

Calling all future middle school athletes! Planning to play fall sports during the 2025–2026 school year? Don’t miss the important parent meeting on August 12 at 6:30 PM in the PAC. Click here and then click “New Middle School Sports Start Date Document”: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14SksZIF2wUpW2oZuUPPeKDHnpbdF4hywqMRhvcTcKe0/edit?usp=sharing All athletes must register through SNAP before practices or tryouts begin: https://accounts.snap.app/login?redirectTo=https://manage.snap.app/register/swartzcreekhs/dashboard/home Let’s go Dragons!

Schedule Pickup & School Picture Days Are Coming! Swartz Creek High School and Middle School families—mark your calendars! 📍SCHS (High School) – August 14th • Grades 10–12: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM • Grade 9 & Make-up for 10–12: 4:00 PM–7:00 PM 📍Schedules will be available in PowerSchool after August 14th. 📍SCMS (Middle School) – August 19th • 7th & 8th Grade (A–L): 9:00 AM–12:00 PM • 7th & 8th Grade (M–Z): 1:00 PM–4:00 PM • 6th Grade (A–Z): 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 📍Schedules will be viewable in the parent portal on 8/19. Paper copies available during pickup or at the Welcome Back event. Need a retake or miss picture day? Make-up and retake dates are posted on the district website and the SCCS app under the Events tab for each school. Be sure to check your email in early August for more details. Let’s get ready for a great year, Dragons!

Back-to-School Information and Helpful Tips for Families Swartz Creek Community Schools will welcome students back for the 2025–2026 school year on Wednesday, August 20. Please note that the first day will be a half-day PM for all students. See dismissal times by building listed below. To help families prepare for a smooth start to the school year, here are a few helpful tips: 1. Ease Into a Routine: Start adjusting your child’s bedtime and wake-up time now. Getting into a consistent routine before school begins helps students feel more rested and ready to learn. 2. Practice Lunch Skills: If your student is in the younger grades, take time to practice opening lunch items such as snack bags, containers, and juice boxes. This helps build independence and confidence during lunch time. 3. Organize Supplies: General supply lists can be found on our district website. Teachers will also communicate classroom-specific needs. Having a few basic items packed and ready in your child’s backpack is a great starting point. 4. Talk About the School Day: Discussing what to expect on a typical school day can ease first-day jitters and help your child feel more confident heading into the new year. 5. Label All Belongings: Make sure your child’s backpack, lunchbox, water bottle, and outerwear are clearly labeled. This increases the chances of lost items making their way back home. Early 5s and Kindergarten Families: You will receive information in the mail regarding a one-hour welcome meeting on the first day of school. Parents attend this session with their child to help support a confident and positive transition into school. ⸻ Open House Dates: Monday, August 19 Grades K–5: • Syring Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM • Morrish Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM • Dieck Elementary: 6:30–7:30 PM • Elms Elementary: 6:30–7:30 PM • Gaines Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM Middle School (SCMS): • 4:00–6:00 PM “Welcome Back” event High School (SCHS): • Monday, August 26: 6:00–7:00 PM ⸻ First Day of School: Wednesday, August 20 (Half-Day PM) Dismissal Times: • Swartz Creek High School: 11:16 AM – 2:20 PM • SCVLC: 11:26 AM – 2:25 PM • Swartz Creek Middle School: 11:26 AM – 2:30 PM • Dieck, Elms & Gaines: 12:30 PM – 3:25 PM • Morrish & Syring: 12:50 PM – 3:45 PM ⸻ Please note: Building office staff will return to work the week of August 12, and principals will be sending emails with important school-specific details to help families feel fully prepared for the first day. We look forward to an amazing school year ahead. Welcome back, Dragons!

It’s opening night for Fearless Theatre’s Finding Nemo KIDS—and these students are ready to make a splash! Our cast has been working hard, and after an incredible dress rehearsal, they’re excited to take the stage tonight at 7PM! Can you even imagine being in elementary or middle school and having the courage to get on stage and perform in front of a full audience? That’s exactly what these brave and talented kids are doing—and they deserve a crowd cheering them on! July 25 at 7 PM July 26 at 7 PM July 27 at 2 PM Tickets are $10 each. Buy at the door or skip the line and grab yours now: https://fearlesstheatreproductions.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200488435 Let’s pack the house and show these young performers how proud we are.

SUMMER MEAL DISTRIBUTION Thursdays June 26 & July 10 - Aug 7 Dieck Elementary School 2239 Van Vleet Rd., Swartz Creek 48473 2 - 5 PM Gaines Station Library 103 W. Walker St., Gaines 48436 2 - 3 PM Meal Packages: 7-Day Meals → for children not attending summer school 3-Day Meals → for children attending summer school Available for all children up to 18 years old!

We’re Hiring!
Join the Dragon team! Swartz Creek Community Schools is currently seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to help us lead, learn, and grow.
If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today!
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Swartz Creek Community Schools – Town Hall Invitation We invite all Swartz Creek families and community members to join us for an important Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 PM at the Performing Arts Center (PAC), One Dragon Dr. Topic of Discussion: Proposal to sell Morrish Elementary, located next to a developing manufacturing site. This is your opportunity to: ✔️ Learn more about the proposal ✔️ Hear from district leaders ✔️ Ask questions & share your input Can’t attend in person? Join us via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/RQpbRmFcrtU Or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SwartzCreekCommunitySchools/live We hope you’ll join us as we explore what’s next for our schools and our community.