It's a beautiful day be an orange frog with Saginaw ISD employees Andy, Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Spark! 💥 #OneISD #SaginawISD #OurStory #OrangeFrog

13 days ago, Jeff Wegner
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Orange Frog Training is happening today at Millet Learning Center! SaginawISD employees are having fun making new friends! #SaginawISD #OurStory #Orange

13 days ago, Alisha Foust
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SOAR teachers Alex Hawkins, Kristi Kowalski, and Dan Palmer recently attended the Michigan CEC Conference in Grand Rapids, where they gained valuable new strategies and ideas to bring back to their classrooms. Alex and Kristi also presented at this year’s conference, sharing insights on self-regulation and the effectiveness of the 5-Point Scale , a tool that has been incredibly successful for students at the Transitions Center. #TransitionsCenter #SaginawISD #OurStory

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It was a special day at Adams Preschool as our students shared lunch with some of their favorite people. Thank you to all the dads and loved ones who made it memorable. #SaginawISD #OurStory

14 days ago, Francesca Lopez

Chesaning Head Start Preschool had such a wonderful time dining with our dads! Thank you to all the amazing fathers and father figures who joined us and made the day special. #SaginawISD #OurStory

15 days ago, Lindsey Betz
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Exciting news from Jerome STEM Preschool! Principal Nichols and Lead Teacher Ms. Hewitt joined WNEM TV 5 in-studio for live coverage to share their school’s latest Computer Science for All plan written in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education.

The segment highlighted how Jerome STEM Preschool is bringing early coding and computer science experiences to our youngest students, preparing them for a tech-forward future.

See the full story here: https://www.wnem.com/video/2026/02/24/kids-computers-coding/

#OurStory #SaginawISD #JeromeSTEMCampus #ComputerScienceForAll
15 days ago, Corey Nichols
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Andrea Wise, Executive Director of Human Resources, and Jenn Grigg, Director of Human Resources, facilitated the MSBO Group Solutions session for school HR leaders from across Michigan through Michigan School Business Officials.

This interactive session brought together HR professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue around the challenges facing school districts today, fostering collaboration and solution-focused conversation across the state. #SaginawISD #OurStory
15 days ago, Andrea Wise
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The Early On Team combined forces with Saginaw City Birth-Five program and SVSU early childhood education students to host a very successful evening playgroup at Unity Hall! 💙❤️ Families enjoyed a pizza dinner, did arts and craft projects, and played with a variety of toys and activities! It was a night filled with joy and excitement! #SaginawISD #OurStory #EarlyOn #SVSU
15 days ago, Nicole Rethman
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Dining with Dads at Birch Run Preschool was filled with big smiles and even bigger moments. Our preschoolers loved sharing a special lunchtime with someone they care about, making the day extra meaningful.

#SaginawISD #OurStory

15 days ago, Francesca Lopez
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Nothing beats sharing lunch at school with someone special. 💙

Valley Preschool students were all smiles as they enjoyed our Dining with Dads event yesterday, proudly sharing a meal with their dads and father figures.

Thank you to the incredible guests who took time out of their day to show up, connect, and support our young learners. Your presence makes a lasting impact.

#SaginawISD #OurStory

15 days ago, Francesca Lopez
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Dining with Dad's was a huge success at Hemmeter in Ms. Taylor, Ms. Heather and Mr. Chievell's room yesterday! Thank you to everyone that was able to attend! #SaginawISD #OurStory

15 days ago, Stacey Lake
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Yesterday’s Dining with Dad's at Hemmeter was one for the books! 💛

We shared lunch, laughter, and lots of teamwork as our dads helped their kiddos build their very own make-and-take projects. Little hands got creative with paint while dads stepped in as the “construction crew," and the results were amazing!

A huge thank you to The Home Depot for providing the building kits and helping us create such a special family engagement event. Nothing beats quality time, creativity, and making memories together! 🛠️🎨

#SaginawISD #OurStory

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Ms. Eboni and Ms. Michele’s class had a wonderful turnout for Dining with Dads! The children truly enjoyed having lunch with their special visitors yesterday. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us and make it such a special time for the kids. We appreciate you! #SaginawISD #OurStory

15 days ago, Michele Kaiser
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We were so excited to share the day with the Dads and Grandpas yesterday at our Dining with Dads event at Murphy Farm Preschool. Thanks for the smiles, the laughter, and the special moments that have created a cherished memory for a lifetime! #SaginawISD #OurStory

15 days ago, Megan Bedford
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Superintendent Collier proudly recognizes Stacy Darrow, Instructional Coach, and Tai Petrillo, Early Literacy Consultant, for their leadership in developing a Science of Learning professional development series grounded in Dr. John Hattie and his team’s Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning. Their work centers on teacher efficacy and maximizing impact on student learning! #Orange #OurStory
16 days ago, Jeffrey Collier
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Join us on this Thursday, February 26th, as Saginaw ISD Instructional Services hosts a professional learning on the Science of Learning.

Participants will deepen their understanding of key principles such as memory, attention, motivation, and metacognition, as well as examine how these impact student learning across content areas and grade levels.

Educators will explore evidence-based instructional practices, including retrieval practice, spaced learning, feedback, and cognitive load management, to enhance student engagement and achievement.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8PP-oPmcYlvF1v_4-DnpiylPKT5RP54gYecXYjYJrBH53lA/viewform?usp=header

16 days ago, Kelly Kujala
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Dining with Dads was a success at Merrill Head Start Preschool! Thank you to the Dad's that could make it today! #MerrillHeadStart #DiningwithDads #SagianwISD #OurStory

16 days ago, HALEY HICKEY
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New webinar! Unveil the future of AI with REMC’s Fundamentals of AI session. Learn how Generative AI differs from traditional AI, build prompt-engineering skills, and explore tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity - all alongside MI educators.
March 3 | Register by Feb. 25

17 days ago, Mark Lyons
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Ready to press reset on your classroom? REMC’s Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM) is a 6-week, online, self-paced PD built by educators, for educators—using the Modern Classrooms Project framework. Learn how to support all learners (even when they’re absent), boost student agency, teach in small groups, and track progress with purpose.
📅 New cohorts starts April 13th & runs through June 3rd
🎓 Earn 12 FREE SCECHs
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17 days ago, Mark Lyons
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A special thank you goes out to the Bridgeport Library for letting the Early On team host a playgroup there last week! 📚 The students enjoyed listening to books and exploring the library! 📕 #SaginawISD #OurStory #EarlyOn
17 days ago, Nicole Rethman
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