Ms. Malarie and Ms. Kelly’s Valley Head Start classroom had a wonderful time exploring pumpkins this week! Students used their creativity and fine motor skills during a small group activity—hammering golf tees into pumpkins for a fun and engaging fall experience. 🍂 #SaginawISD #OurStory

Claytor Head Start Preschool celebrated Fire Safety Month this week with a visit from the Buena Vista Fire Department. Local firefighters read to our students and gave a tour of the fire truck. Students were also taught safety skills and given tips and precautions in the event of a fire. #SaginawISD
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Arrowwood Elementary students uncovered pieces of the past during Archaeology class at Hartley! It was another great day of learning beyond the classroom. #SaginawISD #HartleyOEC

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Senkowski extends an #Orange thank you to Brucker Preschool Principal Stephanie Eickholt, Family & Health Services Supervisor, Amy Whitson, and Saginaw ISD Board Member Ruth Ann Knapp for their outstanding work with Policy Council this week. Everyone did a fantastic job supporting the first meeting of the new Policy Council. Thank you for leading forward in service to support our youngest learners, their educators and families. #SaginawISD #OurStory #OrangeSpot

Brucker Early Head Start teachers La’Trisha and Darcie had a blast shaking their sillies out and reading stories with the children today! 📚🎶




Ms. Tammy Britton's SXI classroom decorated a pumpkin for the Millet Learning Center Fall Open House contest. Each student decorated a section with the help of Occupational Therapist Lanette and her intern Emily, plus classroom staff Angel and Katoya! #MilletMustangs #SaginawISD #OurStory








15 representatives from seven Saginaw County districts are attending the Michigan Department of Education’s Special Populations Conference today. The day began with Katie Novak presenting on Universal Design for Learning. The insights gained will help us better support all Saginaw students. #SaginawISD #OurStory





Our Early Head Start socialization team spent time at FACT (Families and Children Together) for a cooking class, where they made air fryer chicken taquitos. #SaginawISD











Hemmeter Preschool had a great turnout for its October Parent Club! Parents and children decorated pumpkins and enjoyed donuts and cider from Leaman’s! 🍎






What a great morning at Jerome Preschool with our new Leadership Exchange! We started by connecting principals and mentors to create an environment centered on learning and collaboration. #LeadingForward

Join us for the first Career Teams Industry Tour Professional Development at Hemlock Semiconductor. Space is limited, so register today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5HJH_cAv0l-kNma8Ziyzgm3QLcE_cc4byODCdf7XwceZinQ/viewform

Business Manager Alyssa Gutowski would like to nominate Birth to Five Special Education Supervisor Nikki Rethman for an Orange Spot Recognition. Alyssa noted, "I’ve recently started working with Nikki on grant applications and budgeting, and she’s been great to collaborate with from the start. I look forward to continuing to work with her throughout the school year." #OrangeSpot #SaginawISD #OurStory

Last week, Ms Tammy Britton's room had a great time at Leamen's Apple Barn! It was a day filled with smiles, cider, and fun all around! #SaginawISD #OurStory










Ms. Tammy Britton's classroom carved a pumpkin today with Occupational Therapist Lanette Hoard and her intern Emily! Ms. Britton would also like to thank paraprofessionals Katoya and Angel for all their help with this activity. Students LOVED it! #Millet Mustangs #SaginawISD #OurStory










Note Change of the Date!
The 2025 Student Technology Showcase is coming soon — held on December 2nd! Join us at Heritage Hall in the Michigan State Capitol Building, where student teams will share innovative tech projects and creative ideas.
Teams include up to 4 students and 1 mentor, and thanks to a new REMC + MACUL partnership, $1,000 in support is available for participating teams! Apply by November 1, 2025 to be part of this inspiring event.

Can your students solve the mystery? The MI Mystery Connection is a FREE, live video conference that links two Michigan classrooms — but neither knows where the other is located! Students take turns asking yes-or-no questions to uncover the mystery location while practicing geography, communication, and critical thinking skills. All you need is a device with internet, a webcam, and a microphone — no special equipment or cost required! Ready to connect and explore Michigan in a whole new way? Fill out this form: https://bit.ly/remcmiconnect

