Sensory Friendly Santa 2025 was a huge success! 🎄
Saginaw County families were able to sign up for individual time slots to visit with Santa in a calm, sensory-friendly environment designed to support children with autism and sensory sensitivities. The event created a welcoming, inclusive experience where every child could enjoy the magic of the season at their own comfort level.
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One of Saginaw ISD’s volunteer teams had the opportunity to give back at the Boys & Girls Club of Saginaw during Gives Back Day. As part of their service, the team helped refresh the space with a fresh coat of paint.
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Through winter’s chill and early dawn, you clear the way each day,
Pushing back the ice and snow so learning leads the way.
Because of you, our doors stay safe, our steps are sure and bright,
Thank you, maintenance team, for your care from morn to night.
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Today, we are proud to give an Orange Shout-Out to our Payroll Team. Their behind-the-scenes work has a meaningful impact on every employee at Saginaw ISD. Built on accuracy, trust, and consistency, they ensure every paycheck is correct, compliant, and delivered on time—even under tight deadlines, during audits, and during school breaks.
When payroll runs smoothly, it often goes unnoticed, and that quiet reliability speaks volumes about their professionalism and dedication.
Thank you to our Payroll Team for showing up every week and ensuring everyone gets paid, no matter the demands behind the scenes. #SaginawISD #OurStory
Assistive Technology Coordinator Jessica Bluhm would like to give a huge orange shout-out 🧡 to the incredible staff at Millet Learning Center:
• Teachers: Christie Jacques, Dana Polzin, and Callista Bassett
• Paraprofessionals: Lilly Easterling, Sheila Carter, Lupe Rodea, and Sherneer Sweeney
• Speech-Language Pathologists: Jessie Johnson and Anna Marietta-Rose
Thank you for warmly welcoming the OPTIMISE team into your classrooms to conduct interviews and capture amazing footage of students actively using AAC. Your dedication to inclusive practices and to giving Saginaw County students their voice does not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for the work you do every day! #OrangeSpot #SaginawISD #AACRocks #MilletLearningCenter
A huge thank you to Principal Mitch Wheatcraft at the Transitions Center for taking the time to make a delicious breakfast for his staff! We appreciate you for thinking of us, Mitch! #TransitionsCenter #OurStory #SaginawISD
Business Manager Alyssa Gutowski would like to nominate Director of Instructional Services Chris Bolen for an Orange Spot Recognition. Alyssa says, "Working with Chris in any capacity makes it clear how deeply she cares about education. I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with her on many finance-related projects, and last week I watched her lead our team at the Boys and Girls Club in Saginaw with the same dedication and heart she brings to everything she does. I truly appreciate the passion Chris pours into her work. She embodies what it means to serve in education." Thank you, Chris! #OrangeSpot #SaginawISD #OurStory
We are incredibly thankful for our Millet Learning Center maintenance crew, who have been working behind the scenes to relocate five classrooms and help ensure that Millet can reopen this morning! Your dedication, flexibility, and hard work do not go unnoticed. Our staff and students are grateful for everything you do to keep our building clean and ready for learning. #OurStory #SaginawISD
During Saginaw ISD Gives Back Day, a team volunteered at the Saginaw City Rescue Mission. The group was impressed by the impactful work taking place and assisted with organizing donations in preparation for holiday gift-giving. The work of the City Rescue Mission is incredibly important, creating lasting change for generations within the local community.
The Saginaw City Rescue Mission is always in need of additional volunteers and donations. Those interested in supporting this vital organization can visit the Volunteer Portal to learn more and sign up: https://rescuemidmichigan.galaxydigital.com/
Pictures are still rolling in from our annual Gives Back Day, which took place last Friday. Saginaw ISD employees spread out across the Great Lakes Bay Region to lend a helping hand in their communities. These photos come courtesy of ECSE teacher Rebecca Nitzh, who—along with other staff—volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club in Bay City.
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Last Friday, Saginaw ISD staff members Tess, Corey, and Nikki spent the morning volunteering with Volunteers of America in the Buena Vista Senior Community. They enjoyed conversations, shared plenty of smiles, but the highlight was some exciting games of BINGO with the residents. 💛
They shared that they were grateful for the opportunity to give back, connect, and spread joy in our community.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day special!
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Thank you to our Executive Director of Finance, Scott Sawyer's mother, for crocheting hats for the children at Brucker Preschool! During these snowy days, our heads will be warm! #OurStory #SaginawISD
