Today, Jessica Willingham, President of our Early Childhood Education Association, and Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Collier had the privilege of signing a new three-year collective bargaining agreement for our early childhood educators. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to supporting the dedicated educators who help give our youngest learners the strong start they deserve. Thank you to our bargaining team members for the professionalism, collaboration, and care they brought to this process. Here’s to investing in our educators, our children, and the future of early childhood education at Saginaw ISD! #OurStory
about 3 hours ago, Jeffrey Collier
Dr. Collier and President Willingham
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Parents play a huge role in shaping what happens at school. Just ask the wonderful Family Service Advocates at Jerome STEM Preschool!

Last Thursday, their leadership at Parent Club sparked a vibrant conversation with families about setting goals for the 2026–27 school year. It was a great opportunity for families and staff to come together, share ideas, and talk about how we can continue working together to support the best outcomes for our students and community.

The staff and families at Jerome would like to thank Joyce Thomas, Stacie Harrison, and Matthew Hirschenberger for hosting such a wonderful event and creating a welcoming space for our families to connect and be involved.

It’s never too late to join the fun happening at Jerome STEM Preschool! For information about enrollment, call 989.272.0900 to schedule a tour.

#OurStory #SaginawISD #JeromeSTEMCampus #ParentEngagement

about 5 hours ago, Corey Nichols
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Parent speaking at Parent Club meeting at Jerome STEM Preschool.
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Congratulations to Dana Polzin from Millet Learning Center for being named one of the Top 10 Nominees for the 2026 Serra Saginaw Teacher of the Year award! Thank you, Dana, for making a brighter tomorrow for your students, inspiring through your work, and changing lives every day! #OurStory #MilletMustangs
about 5 hours ago, Chelsea Korzecki
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The instructional and support team at Jerome STEM Preschool would like to celebrate Ms. LaToya Sewell on earning her Teacher Candidate Pin from Central Michigan University!

Ms. Sewell is continuing her educational journey and is on track to graduate this spring with her ZS endorsement.

While continuing her own education, LaToya remains committed to providing high-quality instructional support and creating meaningful learning experiences for her students each day. Her dedication to professional growth is a wonderful example of the commitment our educators make to continuously grow, learn, and expand the opportunities they provide to our students.

Congratulations, LaToya! We are excited to see all that you accomplish as you continue your journey in education.

#OurStory #SaginawISD #JeromeSTEMCampus
about 8 hours ago, Corey Nichols
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Learning comes to life through music! 🎶🔔🌈

Students in Ms. Tammy Britton’s class at Millet Learning Center had a colorful lesson with Ms. Sara during music class! Using bells, music, and plenty of hands-on participation, students explored different colors while learning through sound, movement, and play.

It was a fun and engaging way to bring music and learning together while giving students another opportunity to explore, participate, and enjoy making music with their classmates! 🎵💙

#MilletLearningCenter #SaginawISD #OurStoryIsNotOver

about 10 hours ago, MS. Tammy Britton
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Last week was full of smiles, music, and plenty of dancing at Millet Learning Center! 🎶💃🕺

Ms. Tammy Britton’s class had a great time at Millet’s PBIS Assembly and Dance, celebrating positive behavior, making memories with friends, and showing off a few moves along the way!

It’s always a great day when our students have the opportunity to come together, have fun, and celebrate the positive choices that help make Millet such a special place to learn and grow. 💙

#MilletLearningCenter #SaginawISD #OurStoryIsNotOver #PBIS

about 11 hours ago, MS. Tammy Britton
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Flu season is around the corner, and the Saginaw ISD Human Resources Department wants to make sure any staff interested in a Flu Clinic has access to one. In partnership with the Saginaw County Health Department, we will be hosting multiple on-site clinics.

Clinics will be held on Friday, October 16th, 2026.

Central Campus, Unity Hall: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Melvin G. Millet Learning Center (Conference Room B): 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

👉 Click here to sign up : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoc7TKMJmvg1oxaQ9wrWf9vS2ppBV36KCwGhgo8BAJ3FCAMg/viewform

To ensure your appointment is timely, please complete the attached form ahead of time. Please complete the demographic section and questions 1–14 on the forms. The signature/date and “Refusal to Consent to Adult Vaccines” sections should be left blank. Please write “Unity Hall” or “Millet” in the upper right corner of each form.

Completed forms, along with a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card, should be sent via fax to Saginaw County to (989) 758-3809 or via email to imms@saginawcountymi.gov

If this form is not completed in advance, please remember to bring your drivers license and insurance card to your appointment.

Please reach out to Kayla Coughlin, Benefits Coordinator, at kcoughlin@sisd.cc if you have any questions.
about 12 hours ago, Kayla Coughlin
2026 Flu Shot Clinic

Collaboration at its best!!! The Saginaw ISD Early On team, Saginaw City Birth-Five program and Saginaw Valley State University preservice students hosted an evening playgroup at Unity Hall! The families came together to have a pizza dinner, craft making, and of course playtime! We are thankful for the partnerships that ensure our youngest learners have a chance to succeed! 💙❤️ #SaginawISD #OurStory

1 day ago, Nicole Rethman
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Music time is always a good time in Ms. Tammy Britton’s class! 🎶🥁

Students at Millet Learning Center had so much fun making music with Ms. Sara, exploring different instruments, sounds, and movement along the way. From drums and rhythm activities to plenty of smiles, music gave students another opportunity to learn, engage, and express themselves in a fun way.

Thank you, Ms. Sara, for bringing the joy of music into the classroom! 🎵💚

#OurStory #MilletLearningCenter #SaginawISD

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Ms. Tammy Britton’s class had the chance to learn, move, and explore during physical therapy in the sensory room! 💙

Students participated in a variety of activities designed to get them moving while making PT engaging and fun.

A special thank you to Katie Little for helping create such a positive experience for our students! 🌟

#OurStory #MilletLearningCenter #SaginawISD

1 day ago, MS. Tammy Britton
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Students from Millet Learning Center recently took a trip to Wilderness Trails Zoo, where they spent the day exploring and learning about animals big and small. Students had the chance to feed some of the animals and even get up close to a few new friends during the Rainforest Encounter! 🐒🦜

Throughout the experience, students did a wonderful job being safe, respectful, and responsible around the animals while enjoying a fun day of hands-on learning.

What a great adventure for Ms. Ashley’s class! 🐾💚

#OurStory #MilletLearningCenter #SaginawISD

1 day ago, ASHLEY O'BRIEN
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Saginaw ISD was proud to partner with the Saginaw Branch NAACP and celebrate the 55th Annual Freedom Fund Celebration, centered on the powerful theme, “We the People.” What a meaningful evening of community, reflection, and shared commitment to creating opportunity for all. Special thanks to Board members Ruth Ann Knapp and Ralph Martin for joining several members of the Saginaw ISD team for this celebration. We are grateful for the partnerships that continue to strengthen our community. #OurStory
2 days ago, Jeffrey Collier
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We loved being part of the Saginaw Township Community Schools Homecoming Parade! 🎉 Our Saginaw ISD team was out celebrating with the community and sharing information about Career & Technical Education (CTE) opportunities available to students across Saginaw County. Learn more about the CTE millage at saginawcountycte.com.
4 days ago, Coty Kuschinsky

🎃 Fall fun at Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm! 🍂

Mr. Berry’s class from the Millet Learning Center enjoyed a fun-filled community outing at the pumpkin farm! From taking in the sights and sounds of fall to visiting the animals, enjoying some delicious donuts, and spending time together, there were plenty of smiles to go around. 🍩🐐🐓🐮

We love seeing our students learning, exploring, and making memories out in the community! 🎃🧡

#MilletLearningCenter #SaginawISD #CommunityBasedLearning #FallFun

4 days ago, Toni Nagy
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Corey Nichols, Jerome STEM Principal, would like to nominate Matthew Hirschenberger, one of our Family Service Advocates, for an Orange Frog shout-out.

Matthew transferred to Jerome this year and quickly jumped in to help wherever he was needed. He has been incredibly flexible and willing to step into many different roles to provide support to students, families, and staff.

Matthew continues to build strong relationships with the families he serves, regularly checks in with teachers, and is never afraid to fill in or lend a hand anywhere around our school.

Matthew, thank you for being someone we can count on and for being willing to jump in!

#OrangeFrog #OurStory #SaginawISD #JeromeSTEMCampus
4 days ago, Corey Nichols
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📚 Strengthen your instruction. Build your toolkit. Make an impact.

Join Saginaw ISD Instructional Services beginning October 8 at 9:00 a.m. for the first session of our 5-day Explicit Instruction Academy!

Based on the work of Dr. Anita Archer, this professional learning series will equip educators with practical, research-based strategies for delivering clear, focused, and engaging instruction that maximizes student learning.

The academy will also support educators in strengthening instructional practices aligned with Michigan Public Act 146and the science of reading, including direct, explicit instruction.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your current practices or add new strategies to your instructional toolkit, this series is designed to give you approaches you can put into practice in the classroom.

🗓️ First session: October 8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
📚 5-day professional learning series

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQMrJSyMsLcHlN-aUisTr7Ba763FVlf_Cndgo5ZfpJ9Y9ANQ/viewform?usp=header

#SaginawISD #ProfessionalLearning #ExplicitInstruction #ScienceOfReading #MichiganEducators

5 days ago, Kelly Kujala
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Adult Mental Health First Aid Training is coming to Saginaw! 💚

Saginaw ISD is pleased to welcome our community partners to Unity Hall for an upcoming Adult Mental Health First Aid Training on Tuesday, November 17, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Participants will learn how to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults, provide initial support, and help connect individuals with appropriate care.

The training is hosted by the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Initiative and CMU Health, with generous sponsorship from Huntington.

📍 Saginaw ISD Unity Hall
📅 November 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Interested in attending? Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

#SaginawISD #MentalHealthFirstAid #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityPartnerships
5 days ago, Emily Rau
Flyer for Adult Mental Health First Aid Training in Saginaw. The training teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, provide initial support, and guide someone toward appropriate care. The event is Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Saginaw ISD Unity Hall. Hosted by the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Initiative and CMU Health and generously sponsored by Huntington. A QR code is included on the flyer for registration.

This week, the Transitions Center is excited to recognize Sleep in Heavenly Peace for being a valued partner in our school community!

Through our partnership, Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides meaningful work opportunities for our students, allowing them to develop important job skills, build confidence, and experience success in an authentic work environment. We are grateful for their commitment to our students and for helping us create opportunities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Thank you, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, for supporting our students and being an important part of our community!

#SaginawISD #OurStory #TransitionsCenter#SOAR

7 days ago, Mitchell Wheatcraft
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Congratulations to CMU on today’s Medical Diamond ribbon cutting! Career & Technical Education Director Josh Miller and Communications Director Coty Kuschinsky were proud to celebrate this investment in Saginaw County, bringing new opportunities, strengthening our talent pipeline and supporting continued growth across our region. #SaginawCountyCTE
7 days ago, Coty Kuschinsky
Ms. Kelly and Ms. Whitney's class at Valley Preschool have been taking advantage of outside time before it gets too cold out. 🍂 #OurStory #SaginawISD
7 days ago, Whitney Jennings
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