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

18 minutes 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

about 2 hours ago, MS. Tammy Britton
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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

about 5 hours 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

about 6 hours 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
about 19 hours 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.
3 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

3 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
3 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

4 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
4 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

6 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
6 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
6 days ago, Whitney Jennings
Several children play in a sandbox with toys, including a shovel and a yellow excavator.
A child smiles widely while gripping the blue structure of a playground, with a tree and cloudy sky in the background.
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A new work crew from Millet Learning Center is ready to get to work! 🙌🐾

Students are excited to begin working at the Panther Pack Cafe at Birch Run High School, where they’ll have the opportunity to build valuable skills, gain hands-on experience, work as a team, and grow their confidence along the way.

We’re excited to see all they accomplish as they take on this new opportunity!

#SaginawISD #MilletLearningCenter #OurStory

6 days ago, David Rose
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Mr. Rose’s and Ms. Neumann’s classes recently enjoyed a fun-filled community outing at the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest!

Students and staff soaked up the festive atmosphere with soft pretzels, lively music, and plenty of dancing. From the polka to the Chicken Dance, there were smiles, laughter, and lots of great moves to go around! 💃🕺

Community outings like this give our students opportunities to explore, connect, and build meaningful experiences beyond the classroom. We love seeing our Millet students out in the community making memories together!

#SaginawISD #MilletLearningCenter #OurStory

6 days ago, David Rose
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Students enjoying the festivities at the Frankenmuth Octoberfest
Students enjoying the festivities at the Frankenmuth Octoberfest
Students enjoying the festivities at the Frankenmuth Octoberfest
Students enjoying the festivities at the Frankenmuth Octoberfest
Students enjoying the festivities at the Frankenmuth Octoberfest
Students enjoying the festivities at the Frankenmuth Octoberfest
Students enjoying the festivities at the Frankenmuth Octoberfest

How do students learn—and how can understanding the science behind learning help us become even more effective educators?

Saginaw ISD Instructional Services invites educators to The Science of Learning, a dynamic two-day professional learning experience grounded in research from cognitive science, neuroscience, and educational psychology.

Participants will explore how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information and, most importantly, how to translate that research into practical strategies that can be used in the classroom.

📅 October 1 & October 22
📍 Saginaw ISD Central Campus

Ready to dig into the science behind learning and bring new strategies back to your students?

🔗 Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqKDaNZmZcJu5rotB9yvU16p54AI3uvBfISy6B1t9F86NW0g/viewform?usp=header

#SaginawISD #ProfessionalLearning #ScienceOfLearning #Educators #OurStory

7 days ago, Kelly Kujala
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Fridays are for fun in Mr. Berry’s room! 🎶🕺

Students at Millet Learning Center kicked off their Friday with a special performance from the Freeland Band and kept the good vibes going with their very own Friday Dance Party! 🎺🥁

From live music to showing off their best moves, there were plenty of smiles, laughter, and energy to go around. We love seeing our Millet Mustangs making memories together! 🧡

#SaginawISD #MilletMustangs #OurStory

7 days ago, Toni Nagy
People seated on benches on a sports field under a partly cloudy sky. Some have backpacks.
A group of people sit on benches, some in sneakers, one in headphones, with others standing on a sports field.
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🎶 There’s nothing like the joy of live music!

Last week, students in Ms. Amy Kohnert’s class at Millet Learning Center welcomed a special visit from the Freeland Band! 🎺🥁🎷

The musicians filled the room with energy, giving students an opportunity to experience the sounds, instruments, and excitement of a live performance up close. And judging by the smiles on their faces, it’s safe to say they had a great time! 🧡

A big thank you to the Freeland Band for sharing their time and talents with our Millet Mustangs and creating such a fun experience for our students!

#SaginawISD #MilletMustangs #OurStory

7 days ago, AMY KOHNERT
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Did you know that Chico Ramos, School-to-Work Specialist at Saginaw ISD, also serves as the Coordinator at Saginaw's beautiful Hoyt Park, helping lead its grounds operations, sports leagues, and activities? Superintendent Dr. Collier wrote, "I love seeing people use their gifts to make a difference beyond their official job description, and Chico is a great example of that. He is a true servant leader who pours his time, energy, and heart into making our community better with a positive impact, and that deserves a BIG Orange Spot shout out! 🧡👏🏼 #OurStory #Saginawesome
7 days ago, Saginaw ISD
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This week, the Wellness Committee is sharing simple strategies to strengthen your emotional intelligence and help you navigate everyday challenges with greater confidence. From noticing your thoughts and emotions to practicing active listening, adjusting your communication, using reset strategies, and seeking feedback, small steps can make a big difference. Take a look at the flyer and choose one strategy to practice this week! 💙
7 days ago, Kayla Coughlin
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