Community Volunteers
Special Education Team Gives Back

Over 100 Saginaw ISD Special Education team members volunteered to help support local nonprofits. Thank you for your dedicated servant leadership within our community!


2021 Christmas Wish for Kids
Transportation Receives $250 Donation

Dean Transportation donated $250 to Saginaw ISD's transportation department to support the "2021 Christmas Wish for Kids Program." Transportation Directors Toni Butterfield and Chris Greenleaf, along with Dr. Collier, accepted the donation on behalf of Saginaw ISD.



Congratulations to St. Charles Superintendent, Mike Decker

Mike Decker announced his retirement after 32 years of service in public education and 8 years as the St. Charles Superintendent. Congratulations Superintendent Decker on a wonderful educational career!



OK2SAY to Help End Violence
Submit Confidential Tips 24/7

The purpose of #OK2SAY is to stop harmful actions before they occur by encouraging anyone to report threatening behaviors to caring adult authorities who can help. OK2SAY encourages Michigan residents to confidentially submit tips 24/7.
Congratulations Betty Nash
Orange Spot Recipient

Congratulations Betty Nash, our Orange Spot Award Recipient at Brunkow Preschool! A coworker wrote, "Ms. Betty is always ensuring staff has what they need to be successful while creating a great place to work." Thank you for positively going above and beyond for our staff and students.



Ready-to-Use SEL Lessons
Boost Social Skills at Every Grade Level

Improve learning by helping your students boost their social-emotional skills (SEL). If you are looking for new ways to help your students boost their social skills, check out these 24 Social-Emotional Learning activities from Share My Lesson, a site created by the American Federation of Teachers that has more than 420,000 free classroom resources.


School CEO Podcast
Writing Your District's Story

Listen as Dr. Jeffrey Collier discusses how storytelling in education can positively impact any school district and the community in which it serves. A robust communications strategy can stabilize/boost enrollment, attract professionals, retain talented educators, and positively promote an entire community. Check it out!

Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships

The Saginaw Community Foundation has over 235 scholarship opportunities available for high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional, and CTE students. The deadline to submit applications is February 15, 2022. Please view available scholarship applications here.


2022 Stem Passport Available
Download the STEM Passport Mobile App

You can explore STEM in the Great Lakes Bay Region with the new STEM Passport mobile app. Did you know that Saginaw ISD's Hartley Outdoor Education Center is part of the 2022 STEM Passport App? Download the mobile app to easily locate STEM-rich businesses and their events throughout our region.

Celebrating Great Start Saginaw's Award Recipients

During Great Start Saginaw's Annual Meeting, Vera Harrison was recognized as Parent Member of the Year, and Teresa Vasquez received the Nancy Butterfield Unsung Hero Award. Congratulations to both of these dynamic team members!
Additional News
October Newsletter

In October, Jenny Geno was named Manufacturing Talent Champion, Lisa Morford was named to the Gerstacker Fellowship, Bubba Bradley was honored for his Orange Frog spirit, the 2nd cohort of Youth Ambassadors explored Saginaw County, and more!

September Newsletter

In September, we celebrated "Orange Spot' recipient Heidi Gonzaga, CTE Alumni of the Year recipient Jeff Dukes, GLBEC student Elizabeth Beth, Educator in Spotlight recipient Derek Lemanski, Dr. Ericka Taylor's interview with ABC12 regarding child care opportunities, and more!

August Newsletter

In August, we welcomed back educators to the 2021-2022 school year. Inside this edition, we celebrate Youth Ambassadors, discuss brand guidelines, welcome Ruth Ann Knapp to our Board of Education, share bargaining team successes, and more!