Please join us in congratulating David Smith, Executive Director of Finance, for being named the March Orange Spot Recognition Winner! Our Payroll Department nominated Dave for his expertise and collaboration in supporting their team. His leadership and teamwork were truly appreciated! #SaginawISD #OrangeSpot #OurStory https://youtu.be/_KaLWIOtz60?feature=shared
Speech Pathologist Julie Hartley would like to thank Early On Occupational Therapist Hannah Donnenwerth for an informative, engaging, and fun presentation to our Early On staff on how to support our infants, toddlers, and families at mealtimes! This was a great way to celebrate Hannah and all the wonderful OTs at Saginaw ISD during Occupational Therapy Month. #OTmonth #OneSISD #Orange


Preschool Teacher Heidi Lindner would like to nominate Preschool Support Aide Hailey Henry for an Orange Spot Recognition! Hailey leaped into her new role with energy, heart, and a clear passion for early childhood education. She’s not only driven to grow—she is growing, and fast. Yesterday, Hailey achieved a major milestone by passing her Child Development Associate (CDA)—a nationally recognized credential for early childhood educators. But she’s not stopping there. Hailey has already begun her next journey by enrolling in courses to earn her Associate of Arts in Child Development and is investing in herself and in the children and families we serve. Way to go, Ms. Hailey!

Mr. Corey was Leading Forward today by helping to serve lunch to the Valley Preschool students. Students receive a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack each day. Thanks to Mr. Corey for helping out however needed! #OurStory #SaginawISD #OrangeSpot




Chief of Staff Coty Kuschinsky would like to nominate Director of Technology Patrick Loshaw for an Orange Spot Recognition for always being quick to reply to requests and working collaboratively on communications projects with the Superintendent's Office. Thank you, Patrick, for continuing to lead forward! #Orange #OurStory

Benefits Coordinator Kayla Coughlin and Payroll Coordinator William Taylor would like to nominate Human Resource Specialist Natalijia Jackson for an Orange Spot in recognition of her valuable assistance in resolving a complex challenge. Natalijia is always quick to help others in the HR & Payroll department, and her knowledge about Saginaw ISD is an excellent asset to the team. #OrangeSpot #OrangeFrog

Mr. Craig's class at the Millet Learning Center created Pokémon Pokeballs for the spring art fair. A special shout-out to paraprofessional Zoey Parker for all her hard work to make this project possible. #OrangeSpot




Speech Language Pathologist Summer Broekhof would like to nominate Counselor Kayla Petz for an orange spot recognition for her efforts in encouraging inclusion at St. Charles Elementary by creating this beautiful mural with students! #SaginawISD #OurStory

Big shoutout to Ms. Pat for her amazing read-aloud in Valley Classroom J! She took the time to break down every sentence in the text, and the students absolutely loved it! #WeekOfTheYoungChild #Orange

Millet Learning Center Paraprofessional Zoey Parker would like to nominate Custodian Travis Culver for an Orange Spot Recognition. Zoey says, "I have seen him help people with cleanup, lifting, and other tasks, and he goes out of his way. He even helped me in my room by cleaning extra places and getting my laundry basket from the kitchen. Travis loves to joke with others and makes them smile, even if our staff is having a bad day; he always has a special joke to cheer them up and helps anyone in need." 🧡🐸 #OrangeFrog #Custodians #Recognition #MLC #GoMustangs

Millet Learning Center Teacher Tammy Britton would like to nominate Eula and Constance for an Orange Spot Recognition for spreading positivity and cheer by giving uplifting sayings to staff during the week #OrangeSpot


Ms. Heather and Ms. Amanda's class would like to nominate Glenn and Darrell from our facilities team for an Orange Spot Recognition for installing the new busy board at Claytor Preschool! #OurStory #OrangeSpot

Paraprofessional Raquel Cortez would like to nominate The SISD Wellness Committee for an Orange Spot Recognition. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the Wellness Challenge. The Wellness Challenge is open to all Saginaw ISD employees and promotes physical, nutritional, and social/emotional health wellness by encouraging participants to engage in specific wellness activities. Raquel was a Week 3 Winner! #OrangeSpot #SaginawISD #OurStory

Preschool Teacher Heidi Lindner would like to send a huge thank you to Speech Pathologist Summer Broekhof for reading the story "Different" by Heather Avis to Murphy Farm Preschool for Autism Acceptance Month! #SaginawISD


Our Executive Director of Finance, David Smith, congratulates Business Manager Devon Vanbonn on another successful fiscal review of Saginaw ISD's Healthy Families America (HFA) grant! The auditor noted timely responses and no findings. Devon, thank you for your hard work supporting kids across the region. #SaginawISD

Millet Learning Center staff are thankful for our wonderful bus drivers and aides who brought students safely to school today after Spring Break. We appreciate their patience and dedication! 🚌

Hartley Naturalist Andrea Loshaw would like to nominate Wendy Neumeyer, Hartley Food Service Manager, for her outstanding commitment to students. Wendy provides delicious home-cooked meals to each student who visits Hartley, as well as ensures all food allergy concerns are met. Her positive attitude always shines through, and it makes the meals even more enjoyable. Thank you, Wendy! #OrangeSpot
A big orange shout-out to Infrastructure and Systems Supervisor Rob Lewis for putting into place a vision for our new network closet at Jerome PreSchool. Rob is consistently thinking of ways to improve technology at Saginaw ISD and around the county. We appreciate his leadership and customer-focused approach. #LeadingForward #OurStory #OrangeSpot

Please join us in congratulating Holly Browning, Finance Technician, for being named the February Orange Spot Recognition Winner! Our Executive Director of Finance, David Smith, nominated Holly for the extra time and effort she spent helping local business managers complete year-end reporting. #SaginawISD #OrangeSpot
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A big orange shout-out to Director of Technology Patrick Loshaw for putting Spring in the air with the new images for the display wall. It was a great way to start spring break with a new season's imagery. #LeadingForward #OurStory #OrangeSpot

