It’s never too early to spark curiosity and open doors to rewarding careers in the skilled trades! This week, Ann Marie Batkoski, Dennis Barlow, and the dedicated staff at Thompson Middle School connected local employers with 8th-grade students to explore career opportunities in welding, construction, manufacturing, plumbing, HVAC, and more! Students experienced using hands-on equipment and had insightful conversations with industry professionals about careers in the skilled trades. A huge THANK YOU to our incredible employer partners for making this event possible: Greater Michigan Construction Academy, Food Process Solutions, Fullerton Tool, Hemlock Semiconductor, Local 85 Plumbers, Steamfitters & HVAC Techs, the Michigan Army National Guard, and the United States Marines. Your support is shaping the future workforce! #CTEworks #CareerExploration #OurStory #OurCTEStory
5 months ago, Ann Marie Batkoski
Sergeant Barnes with the Army national guard speaking with students in front of a virtual simulator game
Female representative from Greater Michigan Construction Academy speaking with students about opportunities in construction
Two students doing pushups while three students look on
Students speaking with reps from HSC
HSC employer talking with students while two reps look on in the background
Two female representatives from Fullerton Tool showing a student how to use a magnifying glass to look at how sharp their instruments are
Hemlock Semiconductor representatives standing in front of their table with HSC swag
Two female representatives from Food Process Solutions talking with a male student with a backpack in front of table with a table cloth and safety glasses and phamplets
Ann Marie Batkoski and Dennis Barlow taking a selfie
We're so excited to see our student art wall come back to life at Central Campus! This installment features 12 years' worth of "Superintendent's Choice" winners from students across Saginaw County who participate in the Annual Art Exhibit at the mall! #SaginawISD #OurStory
5 months ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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Great Lakes Bay Early College Informational Session for Wednesday, January 29, 2025 has been canceled.
5 months ago, RODNEY WOODS
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Ms. Heather and Ms. Amanda's Claytor Preschool class turned themselves into snow globes! #Claytor #OurStory
5 months ago, Heather Weaver
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Today we're excited to celebrate some of our new hires! Welcome to the Saginaw ISD! #LeadForward #OurStory
5 months ago, Jennifer Grigg
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It’s easy to collaborate with anyone by clicking a button. Educators can use the same collaborative tools to engage students. Learn to use digital tools for projects, feedback, note-taking and multimedia boards. Starts Feb. 3rd, earn 10 SCECHs: https://bit.ly/remctool
5 months ago, Mark Lyons
The image shows three students collaborating in a classroom setting. Two girls and a boy are seated at a desk, each using a tablet or laptop. The boy is focused on his device, while the girls are smiling and engaged with their screens. In the foreground, there is text that reads, "Digital Tools for Classroom Collaboration," and below, "Course starts Monday, February 3rd. Earn 10 FREE SCECHs," with a logo for the REMC Association of Michigan.
A big thank you to HR Director Jenn Grigg and HR Manager Jamie McGough for conducting mock interviews with Transition Center students. Your efforts allowed students to practice their interviewing skills to help them prepare for future workplace opportunities. Your positive impact is truly appreciated. #SaginawISD #OurStory #SISDHR
5 months ago, Andrea Wise
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Executive Director and Director of HR Andrea Wise and Jenn Grigg had the opportunity to talk with Mrs. Spurling's awesome students at the Transition Center about HR in the Workplace. The students asked great questions and are well-prepared for the workplace! #SaginawISD #OurStory #SISDHumanResources
5 months ago, Andrea Wise
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Executive Director of HR Andrea Wise would like to nominate Jamie McGough for an Orange Spot recognition. Jamie has consistently stepped into various roles in the department to support new team members, ensuring they feel welcomed and equipped for success. While helping to bridge gaps during transitions, her leadership and adaptability exemplify true service, fostering a culture of empowerment and growth. Thank you Jamie for your dedication and the positive difference you make every day. #orangefrog #OurStory
5 months ago, Andrea Wise
Jamie McGough
Our Executive Director of Finance, David Smith, would like to thank Finance Technician Holly Browning for all the extra work that comes with year-end reporting at Saginaw ISD. Thank you for all of the behind-the-scenes work you do to keep our organization moving forward. #SaginawISD #Orange
5 months ago, David Smith
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Transform your math classroom with technology! Explore classroom management resources, math tech tools, and routines that boost number sense and classroom discourse. Make math fun and engaging for all ages! Starts 2/3, earn 10 SCECHs: https://remc.ink/remcmathtech
5 months ago, Mark Lyons
A promotional graphic for a course titled 'Increase Math Engagement with Technology.' The title is displayed in bold blue text on a tan rectangle at the top, set against a navy blue background filled with white mathematical formulas and equations. The center features a circular image of a smiling teacher sitting at a laptop with three students, one of whom is pointing at the screen. Below, text reads 'Starts February 3rd' and 'Earn 10 FREE SCECHs' in blue and tan. The REMC Association of Michigan logo is centered at the bottom.
On Monday, our STEM Program Director Mark Lyons had the privilege of being invited out to Hemlock High School and Hemmeter Elementary to deliver AI Professional Development sessions. He was even gifted a brand-new Hemlock hat featuring the iconic "1863" branding!
5 months ago, Mark Lyons
Alt text: A promotional graphic for AI training. The heading reads "AI TRAINING" in bold black and blue text. Below, it states, "A big thank you to Hemlock and Hemmeter for inviting me to deliver AI Professional Development—it was a pleasure working with such an engaged groups!" The graphic features two photos: one of a person smiling outdoors in front of a "Hemlock Middle School" sign and another showing a classroom setting with individuals engaged in a presentation about AI, featuring a slide projected on a screen. The design includes blue and yellow geometric accents.
It's a beautiful day to celebrate being one step closer to the opening of Jerome Preschool! Stay up to date by following along on our new construction progress page: https://www.sisd.cc/o/saginaw-isd/page/jerome-preschool
5 months ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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Congratulations to our #SaginawISD team members who are celebrating a service anniversary this week! #OurStory
5 months ago, Jennifer Grigg
happy work anniversary
Executive Director of Finance Dave Smith and Deputy Superintendent Scott Sawyer presented the use of technology and artificial intelligence for central office efficiencies to the Wayne County School Business Officials. #OurStory
5 months ago, Scott Sawyer
A laptop screen displaying a virtual presentation titled "Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT for Central Office Efficiency," dated January 16, 2025, and hosted by Wayne County School Business Officials. The presenter, Scott Sawyer, J.D., appears in a Zoom panel alongside other participants, including Drew McMechan and Dave Smith. The Zoom interface is visible.
While visiting Millet Learning Center, please consider checking out Ms. Amy Kohnert's Black History Month bulletin board made by Shamiah C.❤️ #OurStory
6 months ago, SHAMIAH CHANDLER
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Collaboration at its finest! Thank you, Bay-Arenac Community High, for inviting our STEM Program Director, Mark Lyons, to explore AI’s transformative potential in education with your staff!
6 months ago, Mark Lyons
**Alt text:** "A professional development flyer with a blue and gold color scheme. The text reads: 'Professional Development by Saginaw ISD' with the Saginaw ISD logo and slogan 'Serve • Innovate • Empower.' Below that, it says 'Bay-Arenac Community High School' with their bulldog mascot. At the bottom, a question is posed: 'What can I help with?' followed by the response: 'How do we build a better future? Work together!' The design features dotted patterns and a clean layout."
Special Education Supervisor and Assistive Technology Coordinator Jessica Bluhm teamed up with Darcy Lees from PRC-Saltillo to present to the local district's assistive technology teams on a multi-disciplinary approach to AAC implementation. Thank you, Darcy, for coming and sharing your wealth of knowledge to help support our Saginaw County students! #OurStory #SaginawISD #AAC
6 months ago, Jessica Bluhm
A group of attendees is seated in a classroom-style setup, with tables and chairs, listening to a woman presenting at the front of the room. The presenter, wearing a gray turtleneck sweater, is standing behind a podium with a laptop. A slide on the screen reads: "PRC-Saltillo: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to AAC Implementation: Getting the Whole Team Communicating." Below the title, it lists "Darcy Lees, M.Ed, CCC/SLP, AAC Consultant PRC-Saltillo." An American flag is visible on the left, and a banner with "Saginaw ISD" branding is on the right. Several participants have laptops and notebooks, actively engaging in the session.
A woman wearing glasses and a gray turtleneck sweater is speaking in front of a presentation slide. The slide reads: "50-150 Number of times a word was modeled before the child started using it independently." The background of the slide includes white space and a colored banner with purple, blue, and green sections. A logo is displayed in the bottom right corner with the text "© 2023 PRC-Saltillo. All Rights Reserved." The woman is standing beside a laptop, gesturing with her hands.
Murphy Farm Head Start enjoyed playing in the snow. We made angels, climbed, made a birthday cake, and investigated under the snow. We love being outdoors! #OurStory
6 months ago, Heidi Lindner
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PD OPPORTUNITY: Join us for an engaging and interactive day focused on universal strategies to create inclusive classrooms that meet the diverse needs of learners. You will gain practical tools to better support students’ communication, sensory, motor, and language development needs. Register here: https://www.sisd.cc/page/instructional-services
6 months ago, Kelly Kujala
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