Swartz Creek Middle School

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!

Congratulations Mr. Joe Spencer on being voted in as our new assistant principal at Swartz Creek Middle School! We are so excited to have you

Congratulations to the SCMS Target Ticket grand prize drawing winners!! Annabell Chesser- Nintendo Switch, Harper Behrens- Apple Watch, Greyson Moore- 32" TV, Harry Bushell- Beats Earbuds, and Logan Herd won a Sony Speaker! Thank you to our awesome PTO for sponsoring the prizes!!

Supercharge Your Parenting Workshop. 5/29/2025 from 7-8:320 at Swartz Creek Middle School Space is limited for this parenting workshop which is open to the first 15 parents that sign up. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FACAD2DA6FECF8-57003615-supercharge parenting resources will be provided as well as light refreshments and a snack

...more pics from the 8th Grade Dance! And more thanks to the PTO and our parent volunteers!!

Even though Administrative Assistant Week was last week, we are still celebrating these incredible professionals who put kids first every day.

Congratulations to our latest winners of the SCMS PTO Target Ticket fabulous prize drawing!! Emma Skinner-Stanley travel mug, Madisyn Garnett- McDonalds certificate, Jacob Boelk-Lego set, and Tatum Cripps- Chipotle certificate!

Congratulations to our April CREEK Club honorees! These students demonstrate our CREEK behavior expectations every day! Today, they were treated to a pizza lunch where they were recognized by their teachers! Keep being AWESOME Dragons!

Tomorrow April 15th , SCMS 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT. Please ensure they are on time to school because late entry to class is not allowed after testing starts. Students who arrive after testing begins or who are absent will be taking the makeup test on Tuesday, April 29th. Students can only bring pencils and a scientific calculator with them to the testing room. They may also bring a water bottle and snack to have during the breaks. Students will not be allowed to access their lockers, phones or smartwatches until all testing is complete. Please encourage your child to do their best on this test by getting a good night’s sleep and eating a healthy breakfast.

Celebrating Assistant Principal's Week. We are happy to welcome Mr. Spencer to our team! PS- we did have a clearer picture of him, but he is partial to the one shown;)

Mrs. Swales entrée maker class along with the help of Mrs. Bielby, presented two gifts to Mr. Kaplan from the students. The students painted with alcohol paints on tile. Each student created their own design and together made a beautiful collage.

We are celebrating our Fearless Bus Drivers in April! Ms. Heidi has been driving for 20 years. She does it because she loves the kids. THANK YOU!

This week we are celebrating our assistant principal's and all the great work they do to support learning at Swartz Creek Middle School.

Congratulations to our SCMS PTO big prize drawing winners! Colton Staley, Preston Ward, Riley Brown & Amalia Morrish! These kids won their gift cards by entering their Target Tickets in the drawing. They earned the tickets with positive behavior! Keep up the good work!!

Today was a special day! Mr. Kaplan took the kids out for recess today. Spending lunchtime, listening to the laughter and screams of happy children, watching them run and play, is a great reminder of why we do what we do every day. Love you kids!

This week are celebrating our school social worker Ms. Kasie Johnson.

NJHS last week had a wonderful day helping our community!! We even had Mr Alex, our bus driver, in on the action!!