Swartz Creek Middle School Families: welcome back letters from the school office are in the mail!
It's time to order your school picture packages. Visit [strawbridge.net](http://strawbridge.net) and use the online code FM441158 to place your order.
Reminder: All forms in Power Parent need to be completed before students get their pictures taken and receive their school ID. Ensure everything is filled out to guarantee a smooth start to the school year!
Please direct all questions about the Power Parent/Student Portal to Barb Parker at bparker@swcrk.org or 810-591-1709 for assistance.
Attention SCMS sixth grade families: If your child is registered for Survivor Camp, please drop off campers at the pool doors at 9am and pick up from pool doors (north side by the bus loop) at 12pm for AM sessions. Same for PM sessions, but drop off is at 1pm and pick up is at 4pm. Students do not need to bring anything with them. We hope they have a great experience and feel more prepared to start school in a few weeks!
Good Afternoon Dragon Families,
Welcome back to a great new school year! We are so excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. We have many new faces and initiatives that will make this school year fantastic and memorable. Our goal is to give all our students a meaningful journey and learning experience. As always, we will be focused on relationships over the content during our first four weeks of school. Research shows that a connection at school dramatically increases the likelihood of a successful school experience. We are committed to this success and look forward to a great year with you.
Here are some SCCS updates:
•All principals and secretaries are back in the buildings. The principals are on retreat next Monday through Wednesday, so please email them if you need to contact them. They check their emails daily. You can also call the office to discuss general questions with the secretary. Classroom placement letters will be coming home shortly.
•Our first student day back is Wednesday, August 21st. It is a half-day in the afternoon. Please check the district website under "District: School Hours" for each building's official start and end times. We are so excited to have students back.
•This November, SCCS will present a crucial $38.8 million ZERO-TAX-RATE increase bond proposal on the ballot. The bond projects, which aim to bolster safety and security, upgrade learning environments, enhance classroom technology, and renovate building interiors and exteriors, are vital for our school's future. The bond proposal, which will not increase the current tax rate, will only extend the 2018 bond for two additional years. Please mark November 5th on your calendar as a reminder to cast your vote. Next week, I will share the FAQ, Press Release, and Feedback QR code for your reference.
We have had a busy summer hiring season. If you or a friend are interested, we still have many support staff openings. It is a great place to work! If you are considering joining the Dragon family, please call 810-591-2300 for more information.
Please see the list of our current principals at each school building:
Swartz Creek High School
Jamie Dammann, Principal
Josh Attwood, Assistant Principal
Amy Hart, Assistant Principal
Adrian Trzebiatowski, Athletic Director / Assistant Principal
Swartz Creek Middle School
Dave Simonsen, Principal
RJ Kaplan, Assistant Principal
Theresa Anderson, Assistant Principal
Dieck Elementary
Heather Briggs, Principal
Elms Road Elementary
Shauntel Manning, Principal
Gaines Elementary
Michelle Paul, Curriculum Director and Principal
Morrish Elementary
Jaclyn Thompson, Principal
Syring Elementary
Brandie Bevel, Principal
Swartz Creek VLC
Kevin Klaeren, Executive Director of Compliance and Safety
Swartz Creek Little Dragons
Amanda Bendall, Early Childhood Coordinator
Again, we are thrilled to start the year. Please contact your building principal or secretary if you have any specific questions or concerns about the start of school. They have all been working tirelessly to prepare for a great year. We are all here to make school an exciting, enjoyable, and safe place to learn and grow.
We are eagerly looking forward to a great first week of school! Let's make it memorable and full of learning and fun!
Rodney R. Hetherton, Superintendent
Attention 7th and 8th grade football players:
Voluntary conditioning practice starts this Tuesday, July 30th from 4:00-5:00 on the middle school practice field. Wear shorts and bring water.
Voluntary Conditioning Dates: (4:00-5:00)
July 30th
August 6th
August 13th
August 20th
The season officially starts August 26.
Please direct all questions to Coach Dan Murphy at dmurphy@swcrk.org
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Swartz Creek!
It's everything Swartz Creek, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/41IpftU
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/41K06z6
Just a quick reminder for our Middle School students planning to attend the game. You must be accompanied by an adult in order to get in. Also, no balls, boards, bags, or open drink containers. Thanks for your cooperation!
📣2023-24 SCMS Yearbook Announcement 📣 Order your yearbook now while it’s on sale for $40 with 4 free icons until September 8th! 8th grade families can purchase a proud parent ad for $30.
https://www.jostens.com
No school Friday, August 25!
🚌 COMING SOON! New Bus Routes for 2023-2024 on your STOPFINDER APP🚌
The new bus routes are in the works! Check your STOPFINDER APP for the updated information. If you have recently created a STOPFINDER ACCOUNT, your invitation will be sent out as well.
VIDEO: https://www.mytransfinder.com/mytf/videos/StopfinderApp.mp4
Article in district newsletter: https://swartzcreekview.mihomepaper.com/pageview/viewer/SCCS
Good Afternoon Dragon Families,
Welcome back to a great new school year! We are so excited to kick off the new year on Tuesday. We aim to give all our students a meaningful journey and learning experience. As always, we will be focused on relationships over the content during our first four weeks of school. Research shows that a connection at school dramatically increases the likelihood of a successful school experience.
Here are some SCCS updates:
•Tuesday is a half-day in the afternoon. Please check the district website under "District: School Hours" for each building's official start and end times.
•We have a new school website with a cleaner look and more accessible search capabilities. We also have a new website app. It is much more mobile device friendly and allows for quicker and more accurate communication. You can download our app: “Swartz Creek Community Schools.”
•We have partnered with iWellness for the upcoming year. As you know, wellness has been a crucial topic since the pandemic. iWellness uses seven unobtrusive well-being questions to screen our students weekly or bi-weekly. This initiative will launch in 3rd through 12th grade. We are excited to be able to be even more proactive with our students' mental health.
•Our partnership with Hanover Research continues. We will conduct another Culture and Climate Survey in October. This survey will be our second annual attempt to understand where we are improving our culture and climate and where we need to continue improving. Look for more to come from Hanover.
•There is no school Friday the 25th. There is also no school for Labor Day Weekend, Friday (9/1) or Monday (9/4). Enjoy the holiday!
Again, we are so excited to start the year. Please contact your building principal, secretary, or teacher if you have any specific questions or concerns about the start of school. They have all been working very hard to prepare for a great year. We are all here to make school an exciting and enjoyable place to learn and grow. Please send pictures of your first day of school to mcorbat@swcrk.org if you want them shared on our social media sites.
Have a great first week of school!
Rodney Hetherton, Superintendent
If your child needs medication, please fill out the appropriate form as highlighted and listed under section 5 of the Parent/Student Handbook (pages 26-33).
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/SCCS/3346141/Parent-Student_Handbook__2023-24_.pdf
