Saginaw ISD

Congratulations to Saginaw ISD’s new Iron Level Authors from October! Reaching this milestone with 25 stories or more reflects a strong commitment to positive storytelling. Your dedication to sharing impactful moments continues to inspire and empower our #OurStory initiative. Learn more about #OurStory: https://www.sisd.cc/page/our-story

12 months ago, Coty Kuschinsky

Mental Health Program Director Emily Rau and Mental Health Practitioners Assegid Mersha, Danielle Perry, Marinella Brady, Kylie Seliskar, Stacey Smyczynski, Lisa Coney, and Hannah Hill attended the Children's Grief Center Hearts of Hope Luncheon. Hannah Hill served as a panelist for the discussion surrounding grief support for children. We are grateful for the partnership and service the Children's Grief Center offers to students in Saginaw County and beyond. November is National Children's Grief Awareness Month, and may we honor all those who have lost loved ones. #OurChildren #OurStory

12 months ago, Emily Rau

mental health practitioner smiling with a microphone

8 mental health practitioners standing in front of a screen

Saginaw ISD was thrilled to host Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) leaders, Abby Cypher and Ben Hicks, today! #OurStory #MAASE

12 months ago, Dave Krantz

IMPORTANT: The Saginaw ISD STEP classroom located at Merrill Elementary will be closed tomorrow due to unforeseen water issues. All other SISD programs will be running as scheduled.

12 months ago, Erin Senkowski

Transitions Center SOAR students from Mrs. Kowalski and Mrs. Fritz's self assessment class visited SVSU yesterday. They were able to visit multiple places on campus and included a stop at Marshall Fredricks Sculpture Museum! #transitionscentersoar

12 months ago, Kristi Kowalski

Leading Forward: Chief of Staff Coty Kuschinsky leads forward by consistently bringing back new ideas and helping showcase all the positive things in education. She is a champion for education in Saginaw County. #OurStory #LeadingForward

12 months ago, Scott Sawyer

A smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a black top sits at a desk in a modern office environment, working on a computer. Behind her, shelves with books, decorative items, and a small orange potted plant are visible.

Yesterday our Valley Preschool team hosted an Education Connection event for families. Representatives from ETC, Michigan Works, Davenport University, Delta College, Saginaw ISD Head Start, and CAN Council came and gave information and swag to families! #SaginawISD

12 months ago, Stacie Coleman

Career Navigators Amanda Koch and Sharmee Gloss planned a successful Talent Tour for the Saginaw County Counselors and Career Readiness teams. They were kindly invited to visit the Doubletree Hotel, Fabiano Brothers, and Labadie Auto to learn about career trends, staffing needs, and work-based learning opportunities. #OurStory #SaginawISD #CTETeam #CareerReafiness

12 months ago, Sharmee Gloss

Amanda Koch & Sharmee Gloss, CTE team members

Doubletree buffet layout for CTE Talent Tour Visit

Doubletree Hotel behind the scenes picture in the kitchen

Yesterday, 19 children joined Saginaw City's Birth to Five and Early On play group, diving into a fun-filled session all about animals. 🐾 Learning and laughter were everywhere! #OurStory #SISD #SPSD #EarlyOn

12 months ago, Amanda Doyle

Early On provider Amanda Doyle interacting with students at playgroup.

Masiah and his mother enjoy an art activity during playgroup.

SLP Heather Merritt modeling language at the light table.

We celebrated our third day of Millet Learning Center's Spirit Week by showing off our favorite sports teams! #MilletMustangs ⚽🏈

12 months ago, SHAMIAH CHANDLER

Executive Assistant Janet Ciesla took the lead in rearranging the room for Board of Education meetings, ensuring that both board members and visitors have a clear view of all presentation materials. #OurStory #LeadingForward #OrangeSpot

12 months ago, Scott Sawyer

Thank you to Speech and Language Pathologist Katie Geyer for creating this awesome communication display at St. Charles Elementary School! Teaching our students to accept all forms of communication is so important! #OrangeSpot #AACRocks #OurStory #GoBullDogs #SISD

12 months ago, Jessica Bluhm

The image shows a bulletin board with the phrase "COMMUNICATION IS A HUMAN RIGHT" in large, bold letters at the top. Below, there are various materials related to communication. On the left side, there is a section titled "CORE WORD" with an image of a stick figure eating labeled "eat." To the right, there is a Saltillo communication board featuring a grid with colorful symbols and words such as "I," "you," "want," "help," and "stop." Above the board, there are informational posters about different types of communication, including verbal, nonverbal, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The overall display emphasizes the importance of communication as a fundamental human right.

Millet Learning Center Paraprofessional Shamiah Chandler and Carson are cheering on the Detroit Lions for Spirit Week! 💙🤍

12 months ago, SHAMIAH CHANDLER

A packed house! Deputy Superintendent Scott Sawyer joined Williams & Co. Vice Presidents Josh Williams and Kyle Clement to present at the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) certification course. They covered topics including Tax-Deferred Payment (TDP) plans, 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans, and the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). Over 143 school leaders attended, including superintendents, business managers, HR professionals, and payroll officials. #OurStory

12 months ago, Scott Sawyer

Three panelists smiling at the camera during a conference session, with a presenter visible in the background.

If you missed Millet Learning Center's Spirit Week yesterday - no worries! Here are some more photos from "Wild Shoes and Socks" day! #MilletMustangs

12 months ago, SHAMIAH CHANDLER

Ms. Kohnert's Millet Learning Center class had fun showing off their favorite sports team gear for day three of Spirit Week! ⚽🏈

12 months ago, SHAMIAH CHANDLER

Ms. Candy Ahrens's Millet Learning Center class had some Thanksgiving fun with our OT Jenni and PT Katie today in the classroom this morning! Knock the turkey off the cup, pin the feather on the turkey, baste the turkey art, bean bag toss, and pass the pumpkin.🎃🦃

12 months ago, Candice Ahrens

Deputy Superintendent Scott Sawyer wants to give a huge orange shout out to Head Mechanic Gage Quimper for his hard work on bus replacement! He came to the board meeting to support purchase of new buses. #OurStory

12 months ago, Scott Sawyer

At the Saginaw ISD Transitions Center School, Mrs. Kowalski's class is ready for Thanksgiving! Her classroom door is decorated like a fun turkey who wants you to "eat more ham!" #OurStory

12 months ago, Scott Sawyer

A festive classroom door decorated as a turkey for Thanksgiving. The door features large, googly-style eyes, a black pilgrim hat, and a beak with a red wattle. Surrounding the door are colorful paper feathers in various hues, attached along the frame. A small sign at the bottom reads, "EAT MORE HAM!!" On the wall next to the door are student-created "I am thankful for" projects with colorful designs.

Leading Forward: Career Navigator Dennis Barlow leads forward by being a reliable resource for students, staff, and school districts, while making sure he's available to help and support Career and Technical Education. #OurStory #CTE #LeadingForward

12 months ago, Scott Sawyer

A smiling man with a shaved head and a salt-and-pepper beard, wearing a black coat over a patterned shirt. He is seated in a modern office space with white desks, computer monitors, and teal carpeting visible in the background.