Saranac Community Schools would like to extend congratulations to our fellow colleague and friend Chris Updyke. Chris retired officially February 1st. Chris started at Saranac in 2000 as the Bookkeeper in the Finance Department. She continued in that position until last Friday. We thank Chris so much for her years of service, commitment to the district, and most of all her friendship.. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating Chris Updyke.
Saranac Community Schools will be closed Friday, February 6th.
Upcoming 7/8th Grade Dance:
The junior high student council is hosting a 7th/8th Grade Black Light Dance on Friday, February 20th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The cost is $5,00 and includes free neon face-painting. Students are encouraged to wear neon clothing, as well. Parents interested in chaperoning should contact Mr. Manion at jmanion@saranacschools.org.
The junior high student council is hosting a 7th/8th Grade Black Light Dance on Friday, February 20th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The cost is $5,00 and includes free neon face-painting. Students are encouraged to wear neon clothing, as well. Parents interested in chaperoning should contact Mr. Manion at jmanion@saranacschools.org.
The high school wrestling team will be competing for a district championship next Wednesday, February 11th at Ravenna High School. Tickets are only available electronically and may be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10260. Good luck grapplers!
Pizza Hut Fund Raiser - Feb 10
Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Chloe Shockey. Chloe will be working as an admin assistant at the JSH school. Chloe is a graduate of Saranac Community Schools. Please join us in welcoming Chloe Shockey to the Saranac Community Schools family.
Chloe's position is a result of a transfer by Mandy Mutschler to Central Office. Mandy will serve as Bookkeeper in the Finance Dept. as a result of Chris Updyke retiring Feb 1st.
Kate Hardy will continue in the JSH office and be serving as the Athletic Dept admin assistant and continuing her previous duties.
Chloe's position is a result of a transfer by Mandy Mutschler to Central Office. Mandy will serve as Bookkeeper in the Finance Dept. as a result of Chris Updyke retiring Feb 1st.
Kate Hardy will continue in the JSH office and be serving as the Athletic Dept admin assistant and continuing her previous duties.
Come support the Saranac Band boosters at our pancake and bake sale fundraiser on March 7th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am in the JSH cafeteria. A $10 donation is suggested for each plate. We’ll also have a 50/50 raffle.
Please consider signing up to volunteer as a ticket-taker at upcoming winter sports events. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094FAAAE2FA13-59236900-winter/186956729#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094FAAAE2FA13-59236900-winter/186956729#/
The annual Purple Game for benefit Ionia County Relay for Life will take place this Thursday vs. Lansing Christian High School. T-Shirts are available for purchase for $15 in the JSH Office. They will also be on sale at this week's home events. Thank you for supporting this great cause!
Saranac Community Schools will be closed Friday, January 23 due to weather and road conditions.
Due to poor road conditions, Saranac Community Schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 22nd. Stay safe!
Saranac Community Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 20th due to poor road conditions and inclement weather.
Congratulations to Jacob Cochran and Titus Yonker for receiving a $1000 FFA grant to start their own businesses. Jacob will be raising bees to produce honey and Titus will be soil sampling. Look for their produce and services available soon.
The JSH office will be closing at 11:00 AM Friday, January 16th and will remain closed through Monday, January 19th, as there is no school for students or staff that day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th.
Please remeber, there is No School on Monday, January 19th.
Congratulations to Irelynn Pachulski, who has committed to play volleyball collegiately for the Centurions of Montcalm Community College!
As we approach the end of the 1st semester please note the upcoming school schedule.
There will be 1/2 days of school January 15th and 16th. High school dismissal will be 10:55 am and the elementary 11:00 am
There is no school Monday, January 19th.
There will be 1/2 days of school January 15th and 16th. High school dismissal will be 10:55 am and the elementary 11:00 am
There is no school Monday, January 19th.
What an honor to recognize some local Veterans at last nights basketball game.
Alvin Smith, Dennis Nead, and Tim McKay
We appreciate their service to our country.
Saranac Community Schools also thanks Tom Hagen for the playing of our Nathional Anthem.
Alvin Smith, Dennis Nead, and Tim McKay
We appreciate their service to our country.
Saranac Community Schools also thanks Tom Hagen for the playing of our Nathional Anthem.
Check out Chuck Kraft's blog of last night's varsity girls basketball game at Dansville!
https://thebleacherdenizen.com/2026/01/07/saranac-at-dansville-cmac-girls-basketball-game-of-the-week-the-bleacher-denizen-january-6-2026-by-chuck-krafft/
https://thebleacherdenizen.com/2026/01/07/saranac-at-dansville-cmac-girls-basketball-game-of-the-week-the-bleacher-denizen-january-6-2026-by-chuck-krafft/
On Wednesday, January 7 the Saranac Boy's basketball program is eager to honor some local Veterans. Please join us as we recognize some local heroes (Tim McKay, Dennis Nead, and Alvin Smith) between games, at approximately 6:45.
