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We're choosing a new Mascot for Saranac Community Schools - Here's your chance to submit your ideas for voting! Take the survey by Friday, February 18th at 3:00 PM!
Take the survey here:
https://forms.gle/EuN6Bou1RVRrcgEL6
If you have any trouble with the Google Form, you can reach out to us at (616) 642-1400
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Clarification: All of today's games are cancelled, including the varsity and JV girls BBall games. All sub-varsity practices are also cancelled. Varsity coaches only will be in contact with their atheltes regarding optional practices.
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All games and practices below Varsity level for Thursday, February 3rd have been canceled. This includes youth practices and pictures. Make-up dates will be communicated as soon as we have determined them. Varsity coaches will be in contact with their athletes.
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Saranac Community Schools canceled Thursday, February 3rd due to road conditions.
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All SCS after-school and evening activities have been cancelled for today, Wednesday, February 2nd. This includes all practices, contests and events. Thank you and stay safe!
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Due to weather and road conditions, Saranac Community Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 2nd.
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Hello,
You are invited to support the Ionia County Career Center Scholarship Fundraiser at The Wagon Wheel on February 8, 2022!
You need to either show the "coupon" on your phone or bring a paper coupon the day of the event so 20% of your bill goes to our scholarship fund.
If you'd prefer a paper "coupon" stop by the Ionia County Career Center office.
This is eligible for both dine-in and take-out
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The Ionia ISD and Saranac Community Schools are pleased to introduce Robert Silvernail as our Tech Coordinator. Mr. Silvernail, born and raised in Ionia, will be returning home. He has been leading tech services for Elk Rapids through the Traverse Bay ISD.
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Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Mrs. Carla Day, she will be working in the transportation department as a bus driver. Carla continues to be active in the community and spends a great deal of time volunteering. She has 4 children who have graduated or are attending Saranac Community Schools. Carla enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Please join me in welcoming Carla Day to the Saranac Community Schools family.
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Thank you to our school board members here at Saranac Community Schools.
Sarah Doll, Kevin Courtnay, David Price, Ted VanKuiken, Roy Hawkins, Chad Elliott, and Brad Hesche
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Due to icy back road conditions, Saranac Community Schools will be closed Monday, January 10th.
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Saranac Community Schools will be closed Thursday, January 6th.
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From all of us at Saranac Community Schools
"Happy New Year"
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Everyone at Saranac Community Schools wishes you a safe and Happy Holiday!!!!
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A HUGE shout and "Thank you" to the students and staff who worked so hard on our holiday celebrations. It was great to have the elementary holiday performances, the holiday band concert, and Mock Rock.
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Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Ashley Wallner (formally DeVries) as our new Elementary Art teacher. Ashley is a proud Saranac alumni (class of 2011) and graduate of Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University. She spent the first part of her teaching career in Grand Rapids. Outside of school you can find her in her garden. Ashley is excited to be back home and contributing to the community that raised her.
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Congrats to our Saranac fall athletes receiving post season awards.
Cross Country:
1st Team All-Conference:
- Elijah Powell
- Madeleine Hill
2nd Team All-Conference:
- Ben Sluiter
- Nathan Day
- Hunter Helminski
- Evan Oosterhouse
- Alyssa Possehn
Honorable Mention:
- Megan Chipman
Football:
1st Team All-Conference:
- Mitch Jackson
2nd Team All- Conference:
- Garrett Foster
- Parker Edwards
- Emmett Nordhof
Honorable Mention:
- Cam Cook
- Skylar Thompson
Volleyball:
Honorable Mention:
- Hazel Harder
- Camryn Jackson
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Saranac Community Schools is pleased to introduce Mr. Shawn Watkins, he will be teaching JSH English and Drama. Shawn started his teaching career in Saranac back in 2002 at Harker Middle School before moving out of state. Shawn is a graduate of GVSU and a current graduate student at the University of Michigan-Flint. Mr. Watkins is excited to return to Saranac.
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THANK YOU! Students, Parents, Staff of Jr-Sr/HS and Saranac Elementary School for your six van & truckloads of canned and packaged food, (even a load of pet food/supplies) and generous cash gifts for the Saranac Community Church Food Pantry! We are so thankful for your partnership with us as we serve the Saranac-Clarksville area people. You really made a huge contribution to our need for the Christmas Pantry, and also the pantry located at Saranac Housing Commission. You are making a difference to so many people! If anyone you know has need of food assistance, our Christmas Pantry is open Thursdays, Dec. 2, 9, & 16 from 2-4 pm. Drive-up only, no appointments needed, call 616-642-6322 to sign up for the day you choose. People may use the pantry one time per calendar month. Open again January 6 & 20, 2-4 pm. Mobile Feeding America Food Truck Jan. 27 at 4:30; located at Saranac Community Church, 125 S. Bridge St., Saranac. Thanks again for your most generous help, and a blessed Christmas season to you all!
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Students in Mr. Winsor's Intervention Elective creating their own fishing rods!
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