October is Blindness Awareness Month! Bob Paris, our Orientation and Mobility Specialist, spent some time last week with Seeing Eye Dog Training. What a great resource for our kids in Saginaw County. #SaginawISD #OurStory

about 1 year ago, Karla Parker
training with O&M
awareness month

Special Education Supervisor, Nicole Green, would like to nominate Jamey Norman and Karla Parker for an Orange Spot Nomination for their advocacy of children throughout Saginaw County. Nicole says "Jamey and Karla not only make an impact on the children they serve, but also on the teams working alongside them. Jamey and Karla help lift up voices and work for the best outcomes for every child."

Thank you Jamey and Karla! We appreciate all that you do!

#OrangeFrog #SaginawISD #OurStory

about 1 year ago, Nicole Green
orange spot recognition
orange spot recognition

Early On playgroup at Jerome Preschool was filled with learning, laughter, and lots of play! The children explored hands-on activities that supported their early development through play and connected with new friends. #SaginawISD #OurStory #EarlyOn

about 1 year ago, JENNIFER VONFINTEL
Break time!
It’s always amazing to see how much learning happens when children are simply having fun! 💕

Bruker Principal Stephanie Eickholt would like to give a huge shout out to Early Head Start Lead Teacher Sandra Cutwright. This Brucker parent was one of Sandra's former students. He says "I remember her because she made such an impact on my life!"

Thank you for being a difference maker, Sandra! We're so glad to have you on our team!

about 1 year ago, Stephanie Eickholt
Sandra

It has been a full day of cross cut sawing at the Hartley Heritage Festival! #HartleyOEC

about 1 year ago, David Petoskey
Kids cross cut sawing at Hartley Festival .

Check out this cool cross cut sawing at the Hartley Heritage Festival! #HartleyOEC

about 1 year ago, David Petoskey
Kids cross cut sawing

We greatly appreciate the students from the Saginaw ISD Transition Center who came out to Murphy Farm to help set up for the Heritage Festival. Their hard work and positive attitudes made such a difference. Thank you for lending a hand and helping make the event a success! 🌾👏 #TransitionCenter #OurStory

about 1 year ago, Brigitte Hendershot
carving pumpkins
carving pumpkins
carving pumpkins
carrying tables
carving pumpkins

Program Director Julie Bash would like to give an Orange Spot nomination to Finance Manager Devon VanBonn for all his support as they wrapped up fiscal year 25. Julie says "Devon worked diligently, including a late evening, to ensure that all financials were submitted in a timely fashion. This is an extremely quick turnaround request from our funders, and he did everything with kindness and professionalism. Thank you, Devon, for all you do to support our early childhood programs!" #OrangeSpot #SaginawISD #OurStory

about 1 year ago, Julie Bash
orange spot recognition
Thanks to Tera Szeliga, Interim Executive Director of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, for speaking to our Saginaw County Association of School Boards last night about the vibrant and transformative growth taking place across Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region.
about 1 year ago, Jeffrey Collier
Tera Szeliga
Tera Szeliga
SCASB
Dr. Jeffrey Collier

The staff of Claytor Preschool would like to wish a Happy National Principals Month to their very own ray of sunshine, Principal Tia Hahn!

Staff says, "Ms. Tia is a dedicated team player who always considers the needs of children, families, and staff. Her open-door policy creates a welcoming space where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. Through her vision and community engagement, she has built a positive and uplifting school culture. Her enthusiasm is contagious—especially when it comes to school events like Parent Club, happening next Thursday at 4 PM in Claytor’s gym!

Thank you for all that you do, Ms. Tia. You are truly appreciated!

#SaginawISD #OurStory

about 1 year ago, Tiairus Foote
Principal Tia Hahn posing in front of Fall Harvest prop for Claytor’s  October parent club.

🎉 Tomorrow’s the day! 🎉
Join us at Murphy Farm for the Hartley Heritage Festival — a day full of history, hands-on activities, local vendors, demonstrations, and fun for the whole family! 🌾🐴🎶

Don’t miss it — see you there! 👋 #HartleyOEC #SaginawISD

about 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
henige
Wagon
Candles

Mrs. Hewitts and Ms. Curtis's class loved having small group in the green house at Jerome. Students learned about how plants grow and were able to see what seeds looked like and even got to smell some plants. #SaginawISD #OurStory

about 1 year ago, Elaina Hewitt
hands on learning
hands on learning
hands on learning
hands on learning

While attending a leadership summit, Kristi Tobacsko, Kalee Wortley and Amy Kohnert had the privilege of meeting the new State Superintendent, Dr. Maleyko. #StudentsFirst #OurStory

about 1 year ago, AMY KOHNERT
students first

Millet Learning Center Teachers participated in PAES lab training, a program for community-based work, functional skills, interests and work behavior strengths and barriers to success. #MilletMustangs #OurStory

about 1 year ago, Chelsea Korzecki
paes
paes 2

🚨 We still need volunteers! 🚨
Spots are filling fast to be part of this year’s Hartley Heritage Festival, Saturday, Oct. 11th — don’t miss your chance to join the fun, make memories, and help bring history to life!

👉 Sign up today before it’s too late: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBGqNV2iJVbCSIh18c1WBig-gvuRnQB8TynScGrDOswDnsvg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNTXKNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhVk9ISEJVYkhFRWNXUHJVAR5ILK3wmfxVSZ40rtPTlCZfw6P0w_VCN5wM2gg6NtgOWh85oFVa2vxihZa7Og_aem_UyaxOuzpZl-HMazJ9v1tAw

about 1 year ago, Samantha Simons
sign
Our young learners at Claytor Preschool were all smiles this morning during breakfast! They were visited by Ms. Kimberly from the Superintendent’s Office and had a blast posing for her "shiny camera." 📸 #SaginawISD #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Kimberly Pruitt
Claytor Preschool Student
Claytor Preschool Student
Claytor Preschool Student
Claytor Preschool Student

Yesterday, Millet Learning Center teachers participated in professional development activities with Speech-Language Pathologists Anna Marietta and Jessie Johnson, and Occupational Therapist Lanette Hoard. The sessions focused on practical strategies to support student communication and motor development, offering valuable tools teachers can bring into their classrooms. It was a great day of collaboration, learning, and growth! #MilletMustangs #OurStory

about 1 year ago, Anna Marietta
Here, teacher Stacey Gassman and Parapro Bev Tatum share how they’d model language on a speech generating device.
Lanette shares professional development on safe feeding.
The SISD is excited to share a new opportunity for our staff members through an affiliate program with the Bavarian Inn. This gives you access to exclusive discounted day passes to enjoy some well-deserved fun at the Bavarian Blast Waterpark.

Here’s how it works:

You can Book your passes here: https://book.bavarianinn.com/ecomm/package/packagebuilder/23511825/?packageid=87388&promocode=SAGISD25

SISD employees receive discounted rates - 15% off Mon–Fri, 10% off Sat–Sun (excluding blackout dates)

After purchasing, you’ll get a confirmation email. Bring that, your ID, and the credit card used to check in. Check-in is at the Bavarian Blast Waterpark front desk (back of Bavarian Inn Lodge, off Weiss Street).

Blackout Dates Include:

Nov 26–29, 2025 | Dec 19–31, 2025 | Jan 1, 17–18, 2026 | Feb 14–16, 2026

Mar 20–Apr 6, 2026 (tentative) | May 23–25, 2026 | July 3–4, 2026

Sept 5–7, 2026 | Nov 25–28, 2026 | Dec 18–31, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027

If you have any questions, you can reach out to lodgeinfo@bavarianinn.com for more information.
about 1 year ago, Kayla Coughlin
Bavarian Blast Waterpark Brochure
The staff at Saginaw ISD’s Jerome STEM Campus would like to wish a very Happy National Principals Month to Principal Corey Nichols! 🎉 His
about 1 year ago, Sandra Rabadue
students with principal
What a joy to have Beverly Tatum and Makeba Lawson stop by the Superintendent’s Office today for a quick visit at Central Campus. They are two of the kindest and most joy-filled Saginaw ISD teammates who brighten every space they enter! 🙂 #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Jeffrey Collier
superintendent’s office