Saranac Community Schools

Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Kellan Smith. Kellan is a 2020 graduate of Saranac Community Schools and currently has a degree in social work. He will be serving as our Athletic Director and will also assist in behavioral support for students. Kellan enjoys sports and spending time supporting his community. Please join us in welcoming Kellan Smith to the Saranac Community Schools family.

Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Tricia Yonker. Tricia is a graduate of Saranac Community Schools and currently has a degree in math. She will be serving as a middle school math teacher in the fall. Tricia has been active in our community and enjoys spending time with her family. Please join us in welcoming Tricia Yonker to the Saranac Community Schools family.

Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Leeah Flanagan. Leeah has completed her elementary education teaching degree from Northern Michigan University. She has served as a special education para previously for the school district. She will be serving as a kindergarten teacher starting in the fall. Please join us in welcoming Leeah Flanagan to the Saranac Community Schools family.

Due to construction./asbestos abatement, the JSH office will be housed at the central office building June 8-12th. JSH summer school will be located there, as well. Our office hours through June 19th will be 7:30 to 2:20 PM. The JSH office will be closed June 22nd through August 2nd. Thank you for your flexibility!

Saranac Community Schools sends a shout out to Jones's Meat Market, Pinkney Hill Meats, and Ryan Hesche (Greenridge Realty) for providing food for our staff celebration lunch today Also, a big thank you to our cooks Greg Smith and Alvin Smith.

Saranac Community Schools would like to extend congratulations to our colleague and friend, Vicki McElvain. Vicki joined the district in 1986 as a cook at the elementary. She would retire in 2006, but would join us again 2021 and continue until June of 2026. Vicki spent 24 years in the elementary kitchen. We thank Vicki so much for her years of service and conitinued committment to our school. We are blessed to have her as part of our school family.

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating Vicki McElvain.

Saranac Community Schools would like to extend congratulations to our colleague and friend, Mrs. Jan Renwick. Jan joined Saranac Community Schools in 1972 as a sub in the kitchen. She was officially hired in 1974 in the kitchen and playground. She became an instructional aide in 1976. Jan worked until retiring in 1999, she then stayed home to help with grandchildren. Jan would return and was hired again in April 2013. She would continue until June 2026.
A truly amazing 40 years of service to the district.

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating Jan Renwick.

Saranac Community Schools is pleased to be hosting MHSAA Regional baseball Wednesday, June 3.
5:00 pm start
Pewamo-Westphalia vs. Grandville Calvin Christian

For tickets use the link below
https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10260

8th grader history students "enjoyed" a home cooked Civil War-era meal today prepared over a fire by Mr. Josh Smith. They feasted on hard-tack and beans cooked over a fire and washed it down with black coffee.

Thank you to Mrs. Young for providing her AgDMC students great opportunities to build in the shop. They have created things as diverse as protective planters and the community garden fencing, to hydroponic planters, resin molds, and the Adirondack chair pictured (built by Brady Oosterhouse). Great to have these hands-on experiences!

As we approach the end of the 2025-2026 school year, please remember there will be 1/2 days of school
June 3rd and 4th.

Junior/Senior high will dismiss at 10:55 and the elementary at 11:00

Congratulations to the newest RedHawk alumni, the Class of 2026! Thank you to everyone who helped coordinate yesterday's commencement ceremony. It was a wonderful night!

Saranac Community Schools would like to extend congratulations to our colleague and friend, Mr. Brian Powell. Brian will be retiring after the 2025-2026 school year. Mr. Powell, a 1989 Saranac graduate, started at Saranac in the fall of 2023 as a middle school math teacher, coming to us from Ionia Public Schools. Besides teaching, Brian has coached basketball, cross-country, and track during his teaching tenure. His positive impact on students has been truly amazing. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating Mr. Brian Powell

Mr. Stauffer and the 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Bands finished the year last night with strong musical performances that included songs by the elementary band, junior high band, and the two combined. Great job!

the Regular Board meeting scheduled for tongiht (5/18) has been cancelled due to a power outage on our campus. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM at our Central Office.

Please note
There will be a 1/2 day of school for students and staff on Friday, May 22nd and No School on Monday, May 25th.
Friday dissmissal will be 10:55 am for the JSH and 11:00 am for the Elementary.

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