Showing up today can help shape a student’s tomorrow!
Research continues to highlight the connection between consistent school attendance and academic achievement. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to stay on track academically and graduate from high school.
Every lesson learned, every connection made, and every milestone reached contributes to a student’s educational journey.
Let’s work together to help students build a strong foundation for success!
Strive for Fewer Than 5!
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Consider creating your Gratitude Map digitally and saving it as your phone wallpaper so you have a meaningful reminder of gratitude with you each day! 🧡
From discovering something new in the classroom to building friendships on the playground, every day at school offers students another chance to learn, connect, and succeed.
At Saginaw ISD, we’re proud to support the Strive for Fewer Than 5 initiative, encouraging families to make regular school attendance a priority.
Because when students show up, opportunities open up!
Every day counts. Attendance matters.
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🍂 A Fun Fall Day at Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm! 🎃
Mr. Rose’s and Mrs. Neumann’s post-secondary students from Millet Learning Center enjoyed a wonderful fall outing to Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm!
Students had a great time exploring the corn maze, enjoying delicious cider donuts, and sipping on fresh apple cider. 🍎 It was the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, soak in the beautiful fall atmosphere, and create lasting memories together!
Beyond the fall festivities, experiences like these provide valuable opportunities for our students to build independence, strengthen social skills, and engage in meaningful experiences within their community.
🍁 A fun fall day was had by all!
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Little hands, big imaginations, and a whole lot of fall fun! 🍃 Students in Ms. Heather and Ms. Alainna’s preschool classes got creative with nature as they worked together to make colorful leaf collages!
Through this hands-on activity, our little learners explored the beauty of fall while practicing creativity, fine motor skills, and teamwork.
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While local school districts are responsible for overseeing their individual schools, Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) work alongside them to provide specialized programs, resources, and services that support students, educators, and families. Here in Saginaw County, Saginaw ISD works collaboratively with 12 local school districts to expand educational opportunities and provide services that might otherwise be difficult for individual districts to offer independently.
From special education and early childhood programs to career and technical education, professional development, transportation, and technology support, Saginaw ISD helps connect the pieces that support student success.
Different organizations. Shared goals. One community.
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National White Cane Awareness Day is celebrated on October 15th of each year. The white cane is a device that helps our students with visual impairments (VI) to be independent and safe. The VI and O&M (Orientation and Mobility) team takes pride in serving our students with vision challenges each and every day. #OneTeam #OneISD #SaginawISD #OurStory
🍂🍁 Look what our Murphy Farm preschoolers found!
One little leaf, endless possibilities for learning! From counting and comparing to observing, discovering, and imagining, our preschoolers are learning that nature is full of academic adventures.
Sometimes, the best classroom is right outside our doors! 🍃
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Michigan established its Intermediate School District (ISD) system in 1962 to help expand educational opportunities, provide specialized services, and support local school districts across the state.
But did you know that not every ISD goes by the same name? Throughout Michigan, you’ll find educational service agencies operating under different names, including:
🟠 ISD – Intermediate School District
🟠 RESA – Regional Educational Service Agency
🟠 ESA – Educational Service Agency
While their names may differ, their purpose remains similar: supporting local schools, educators, students, and families through regional programs and services.
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Help us give back! Bring a hygiene item to our October 28th Open House at the Transitions Center to support students at the Transitions Center and Millet Learning Center!
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Unity Hall
Every donation helps ensure our students have access to everyday essentials while empowering our Transitions Center students to experience the importance of service, teamwork, and giving back.
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Meagan’s journey with Saginaw ISD began in December 2016 as a substitute paraprofessional at Millet Learning Center through PCMI WillSub. In April 2024, Meagan joined the Human Resources Department as a Payroll Specialist before transitioning to the Finance Department in November 2025.
Today, Meagan manages biweekly payroll, state retirement reporting, and employee benefit allocations, including paid time off, for two local school districts. She also works closely with her colleagues and Payroll Manager Bill to ensure payroll operations run smoothly.
Meagan’s journey reflects her dedication, adaptability, and continued commitment to serving students, staff, and school districts throughout Saginaw County.
Thank you, Meagan, for your years of service and the important work you do behind the scenes!
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Trista Scheil, Payroll Specialist, would like to nominate Tammy Cavendish, Director of Finance, for an Orange Spot Recognition for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to creating an Orange Spot culture! 🧡
Trista shares:
“Tammy truly embodies Saginaw ISD’s mission to Serve, Innovate, and Empower in everything she does. She serves her team, colleagues, and community with genuine intention and care. Her support is unwavering, and no challenge brought to her is ever met with discouragement. Instead, she immediately begins looking for solutions, reminding us that no problem is too big to work through together.
She innovates by approaching challenges with creativity, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. Where others might see obstacles, Tammy sees opportunities. What we sometimes perceive as setbacks, she turns into learning experiences that help us grow.
Most importantly, she empowers those around her. Tammy never misses an opportunity to recognize our efforts, celebrate our successes, or remind us of what we’re capable of. She ensures we have the tools, resources, and encouragement we need to succeed while giving us the confidence to become the best versions of ourselves.
Tammy brings a warmth and positivity to the workplace that is truly contagious. She is a bright light, a constant source of encouragement, and the kind of leader who makes people feel valued, supported, and excited about the work they do.
Tammy doesn’t just promote Orange Spot culture. She creates it, lives it, and inspires it in everyone around her. We wouldn’t be the team we are without her.”
Thank you, Tammy, for your outstanding leadership and for making Saginaw ISD a place where others feel valued, encouraged, and empowered! 🧡
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Calling all educators who support literacy! 📚
Saginaw ISD Instructional Services is hosting a new Literacy Network that you won’t want to miss!
Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at SISD’s Jerome Campus, beginning at 9:00 AM.
For more information and to register, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdORFSchaEqrxZH6YVcVlZHvFa3mLYDG3iiPwm_t76AC4X5ag/viewform?usp=header
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Hopping into the weekend in style! 🐸 Queen of Clean Makeba Lawson, HR Manager Jamie McGough, and PD Center Coordinator Kaitlin Lovely are sporting positivity and orange spirit on this froggy Friday! 🧡
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Benefits Coordinator Kayla Coughlin would like to nominate PD Center Coordinator Kaitlyn Lovely for an Orange Spot Recognition for her positivity, helpfulness, and willingness to go above and beyond! 🧡
Kayla shares: “Kaitlyn is always so positive to work with! She has been particularly helpful with scheduling our upcoming Flu Shot Clinics and coordinating meeting rooms for our informational and onsite counselor sessions during Open Enrollment in November. She is always willing to provide support and consistently has a great attitude. Kaitlyn also recently started sending out a weekly snapshot of upcoming scheduled events to those who have booked our locations, which has been incredibly helpful. Kaitlyn is awesome!”
Thank you, Kaitlyn, for your positive attitude, initiative, and dedication to supporting your colleagues. Your efforts do not go unnoticed!
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There was plenty of exploring, moving, and learning happening in the sensory room for Ms. Tammy Britton’s class at Millet Learning Center!
With support from Occupational Therapist Ms. Lanette, students worked on both gross and fine motor skills through hands-on activities designed to encourage movement, coordination, and engagement.
These moments may look like play, but they’re also opportunities for our students to practice important skills and build confidence along the way! 💙
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