Dragons, it’s almost time!
The first day of the 2026–2027 school year is Monday, August 31, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! Please remember that Monday is a half-day, with students attending in the afternoon.
First Day Schedule — Monday, August 31
Swartz Creek High School
Doors open: 11:00 a.m.
School hours: 11:16 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Swartz Creek Middle School
Doors open: 11:00 a.m.
School hours: 11:26 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Elementary Schools
Doors open: 12:20 p.m.
School hours: 12:30–3:25 p.m.
Beginning Tuesday, September 1
Students may enter their buildings at the following times each day:
High School: 7:00 a.m.
Middle School & VLC: 7:15 a.m.
Elementary Schools: 8:15 a.m.
We Want to See Your First-Day Photos!
We’ve created a new First Day of School 2026–2027 sign featuring our CREEK Code, and we’d love to see our Dragons with it!
Save the attached sign and print it for your child to hold in their first-day photo.
No printer? No problem! Save the sign to your phone or computer and add it to the first-day picture you take.
Then email your photo to mcorbat@swcrk.org with your child’s first name, and we will feature it on our district Facebook page.
Whether it’s a very first day of school, the start of senior year, or somewhere in between, we’re excited to have our Dragons back together.
It’s a great day to be a Dragon! ❤️🤍🐉
The first day of school is almost here! As we prepare to welcome our Dragons back on Monday, August 31, each of our schools has put together a back-to-school newsletter filled with important information to help families prepare for the new school year.
We encourage you to carefully read through the newsletter for your child’s school, as each contains important building-specific information, dates, reminders, procedures, and other details you’ll want to know before the first day.
Please click your child’s school below to view the newsletter:
Dieck Elementary School
Elms Road Elementary School
Gaines Elementary School
Morrish Elementary School
Syring Elementary School
Swartz Creek Middle School
Swartz Creek High School
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
We know there is a lot of information to take in as a new school year begins, and these newsletters are a great place to start.
We’re looking forward to seeing our Dragons back in our buildings on August 31 and to a great 2026–2027 school year!
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL ATHLETICS
Is your student planning to participate in a fall sport at Swartz Creek Middle School?
Mark your calendar for the Middle School Fall Athletics Parent Meeting:
📅 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 The Cage Fieldhouse (4110 Morrish Rd.)
Parents and guardians of middle school student-athletes participating in a fall sport are encouraged to attend.
📄 Middle School Fall Athletic Information:
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Important reminders:
• Complete all required athletic forms before the start of the season.
• Register through FinalForms:
https://swartzcreek-mi.finalforms.com
• Select all sports your student-athlete plans to participate in during the 2026–2027 school year.
• A valid MHSAA physical dated on or after April 15, 2026, must be on file before participation.
We’re looking forward to a great fall season for our Middle School Dragons!
Back-to-school season is here, and we are getting excited to welcome our Dragons back!
The first day of school is Monday, August 31, and it will be a half-day PM schedule for all students:
SCHS: 11:16 AM–2:20 PM
SCMS & VLC: 11:26 AM–2:30 PM
Elementary: 12:30–3:25 PM
As we get closer to the first day, here are a few things families can do now to help make the transition as smooth as possible:
Ease Into the Routine: Start shifting bedtimes and wake-up times now. Getting back into a steady routine can make those first school mornings much easier.
Practice Lunch Skills: For our younger Dragons, practice opening lunch containers, snack packages, and water bottles. Those little skills help build confidence and independence.
Keep School Supplies Simple for Now: General elementary and middle school supply lists are available on our website by grade level. We recommend sticking with the basics for now, such as pencils, notebooks, folders, and highlighters. Save your receipts and wait until Open House or until your child’s teacher shares classroom-specific needs before purchasing too much. High school families should wait until classes begin and teachers share what students will need for each course.
Talk It Through: Talk with your child about what the school day might look like. A little preparation can go a long way toward easing nerves and building excitement.
Label Everything: Backpacks, jackets, water bottles, lunchboxes—if it’s heading to school, putting your child’s name on it can help make sure it finds its way home!
Early 5s & Kindergarten Families: Parents will attend with their child on the first day from 1:00–2:00 PM for a special welcome. More information will be mailed to families with classroom placement letters.
Schedule Pick Up & Open Houses
Several important back-to-school events are coming up, including High School Schedule Pick Up on August 20, Middle School Schedule Pick Up and Open Houses on August 27, and the High School Open House on September 8. See attached graphic for details.
As we get closer to August 31, watch for school-specific communication from your child’s building with additional information you’ll need for a great start to the year, including elementary classroom placement letters.
We can’t wait to fill our classrooms and hallways with Dragons again. Enjoy these last few weeks of summer, and we’ll see you soon!
Go Dragons!
It’s here! The 2026-2027 school calendar has officially been approved by the Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education.
Whether you’re planning vacations, childcare, or family events, we hope having the calendar now helps you prepare for a great school year.
Please see click the link below for all of the important dates.