Swartz Creek Community Schools

Schedule Pickup & School Picture Days Are Coming! Swartz Creek High School and Middle School families—mark your calendars! 📍SCHS (High School) – August 14th • Grades 10–12: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM • Grade 9 & Make-up for 10–12: 4:00 PM–7:00 PM 📍Schedules will be available in PowerSchool after August 14th. 📍SCMS (Middle School) – August 19th • 7th & 8th Grade (A–L): 9:00 AM–12:00 PM • 7th & 8th Grade (M–Z): 1:00 PM–4:00 PM • 6th Grade (A–Z): 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 📍Schedules will be viewable in the parent portal on 8/19. Paper copies available during pickup or at the Welcome Back event. Need a retake or miss picture day? Make-up and retake dates are posted on the district website and the SCCS app under the Events tab for each school. Be sure to check your email in early August for more details. Let’s get ready for a great year, Dragons!

Back-to-School Information and Helpful Tips for Families Swartz Creek Community Schools will welcome students back for the 2025–2026 school year on Wednesday, August 20. Please note that the first day will be a half-day PM for all students. See dismissal times by building listed below. To help families prepare for a smooth start to the school year, here are a few helpful tips: 1. Ease Into a Routine: Start adjusting your child’s bedtime and wake-up time now. Getting into a consistent routine before school begins helps students feel more rested and ready to learn. 2. Practice Lunch Skills: If your student is in the younger grades, take time to practice opening lunch items such as snack bags, containers, and juice boxes. This helps build independence and confidence during lunch time. 3. Organize Supplies: General supply lists can be found on our district website. Teachers will also communicate classroom-specific needs. Having a few basic items packed and ready in your child’s backpack is a great starting point. 4. Talk About the School Day: Discussing what to expect on a typical school day can ease first-day jitters and help your child feel more confident heading into the new year. 5. Label All Belongings: Make sure your child’s backpack, lunchbox, water bottle, and outerwear are clearly labeled. This increases the chances of lost items making their way back home. Early 5s and Kindergarten Families: You will receive information in the mail regarding a one-hour welcome meeting on the first day of school. Parents attend this session with their child to help support a confident and positive transition into school. ⸻ Open House Dates: Monday, August 19 Grades K–5: • Syring Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM • Morrish Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM • Dieck Elementary: 6:30–7:30 PM • Elms Elementary: 6:30–7:30 PM • Gaines Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM Middle School (SCMS): • 4:00–6:00 PM “Welcome Back” event High School (SCHS): • Monday, August 26: 6:00–7:00 PM ⸻ First Day of School: Wednesday, August 20 (Half-Day PM) Dismissal Times: • Swartz Creek High School: 11:16 AM – 2:20 PM • SCVLC: 11:26 AM – 2:25 PM • Swartz Creek Middle School: 11:26 AM – 2:30 PM • Dieck, Elms & Gaines: 12:30 PM – 3:25 PM • Morrish & Syring: 12:50 PM – 3:45 PM ⸻ Please note: Building office staff will return to work the week of August 12, and principals will be sending emails with important school-specific details to help families feel fully prepared for the first day. We look forward to an amazing school year ahead. Welcome back, Dragons!

It’s opening night for Fearless Theatre’s Finding Nemo KIDS—and these students are ready to make a splash! Our cast has been working hard, and after an incredible dress rehearsal, they’re excited to take the stage tonight at 7PM! Can you even imagine being in elementary or middle school and having the courage to get on stage and perform in front of a full audience? That’s exactly what these brave and talented kids are doing—and they deserve a crowd cheering them on! July 25 at 7 PM July 26 at 7 PM July 27 at 2 PM Tickets are $10 each. Buy at the door or skip the line and grab yours now: https://fearlesstheatreproductions.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200488435 Let’s pack the house and show these young performers how proud we are.

SUMMER MEAL DISTRIBUTION Thursdays June 26 & July 10 - Aug 7 Dieck Elementary School 2239 Van Vleet Rd., Swartz Creek 48473 2 - 5 PM Gaines Station Library 103 W. Walker St., Gaines 48436 2 - 3 PM Meal Packages: 7-Day Meals → for children not attending summer school 3-Day Meals → for children attending summer school Available for all children up to 18 years old!

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Swartz Creek Community Schools – Town Hall Invitation We invite all Swartz Creek families and community members to join us for an important Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 PM at the Performing Arts Center (PAC), One Dragon Dr. Topic of Discussion: Proposal to sell Morrish Elementary, located next to a developing manufacturing site. This is your opportunity to: ✔️ Learn more about the proposal ✔️ Hear from district leaders ✔️ Ask questions & share your input Can’t attend in person? Join us via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/RQpbRmFcrtU Or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SwartzCreekCommunitySchools/live We hope you’ll join us as we explore what’s next for our schools and our community.

Dear Swartz Creek Families and Community Members, As you may be aware, Flint & Genesee Economic Development has presented a proposal to purchase Morrish Elementary for $40 million. If accepted, the sale would fully fund the construction of a new school building elsewhere in the district, without additional cost to taxpayers. The transition to a new building would not occur before Fall 2028. It’s important to know that the Morrish Elementary site sits adjacent to land that may soon become a large-scale manufacturing zone. This proposal would allow the district to relocate the school before significant development takes place in that area. We know this is an important decision for our district, and we want to hear your thoughts. Please take a few minutes to complete our brief survey by July 14, 2025. Your input will help guide the Board of Education as they consider the future of Morrish Elementary and the broader impact on our community. Link to survey: https://forms.gle/GRJUh1dg5bUhGkyi6 Additionally, we are planning a community Town Hall meeting on July 17 at the Swartz Creek Performing Arts Center at 6:30 PM. More details will be shared soon. We hope you’ll join us. Thank you for partnering with us as we plan for the future of Swartz Creek Community Schools. With appreciation, Jim Kitchen Interim Superintendent

At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Deputy Superintendent Jim Kitchen was officially appointed as Interim Superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools while the Board considers next steps for the District’s long-term leadership. Mr. Kitchen shared during the meeting, “This wasn’t on my bingo card, but life has a way of surprising us. I’m truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to help lead our District forward and build on the incredible work already underway.” The District is also pleased to share that Dave Simonsen will serve as Interim Deputy Superintendent while continuing his leadership of the Human Resources department. Please join us in congratulating both Mr. Kitchen and Mr. Simonsen as they step into these important roles with integrity, dedication, and a deep commitment to our students, staff, and community.

SUMMER MEAL DISTRIBUTION Thursdays June 26 & July 10 - Aug 7 📍 Dieck Elementary School 2239 Van Vleet Rd., Swartz Creek 48473 🕑 2 - 5 PM 📍 Gaines Station Library 103 W. Walker St., Gaines 48436 🕑 2 - 3 PM Meal Packages: ✅ 7-Day Meals → for children not attending summer school ✅ 3-Day Meals → for children attending summer school Available for all children up to 18 years old!

📢 Summer Updates 📢 SUMMER SCHOOL Summer School will run July 7–31, primarily online, with a few required in-person days. 📝 Full info here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kNIsgW4lnvG6odpiUCbrIeSJZDupsXTdNEsPfbni1uU/edit?usp=drivesdk 📌 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7MB-GrvoP8GOlzx4lUy82Ygf-vbGq_fHJQj3Jaoh_j--qhg/viewform FALL SCHEDULE PICK-UP (at the High School) 🔹 Grades 10–12: Thursday, Aug. 14, 11 AM – 4 PM 🔹 Grade 9: Thursday, Aug. 14, 5 PM – 8 PM Can’t make it? Schedules will be available on PowerSchool after Aug. 14. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: • Behavioral Health Urgent Care Genesee Health System 422 W. 4th Ave., Flint | 810-496-5500 Walk-in: M–F 8 AM–10:30 PM | Sat/Sun 10 AM–5 PM Phone support available 24/7 • National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or text 988 • Crisis Textline: Text HOME to 741741 Wishing all of our Dragons a safe, fun, and restorative summer!

SUMMER MEAL DISTRIBUTION Thursdays June 26 & July 10 - Aug 7 📍 Dieck Elementary School 2239 Van Vleet Rd., Swartz Creek 48473 🕑 2 - 5 PM 📍 Gaines Station Library 103 W. Walker St., Gaines 48436 🕑 2 - 3 PM Meal Packages: ✅ 7-Day Meals → for children not attending summer school ✅ 3-Day Meals → for children attending summer school Available for all children up to 18 years old!

If you have business to conduct at our administration building during the summer, please note the summer office hours. This schedule will start on June 26th and end on August 3rd. The office will be open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Mondays through Thursdays. The office will be closed the week of July 4th.

Get ready to kick off the 2025 football season with our summer camps — open to middle and high school athletes! Camps include: • Middle School Camp: June 9–10 | 12–2 PM • High School Install Camp: June 12, 16–17 | 3–5:30 PM Cost is $50 per camp (not per day). Register using the QR codes on the flyer or pay at camp with cash or check. All registered athletes will receive a camp T-shirt! Questions? Contact Coach Juan at dmassey@swcrk.org.

REMINDER: EF Grecian Odyssey Trip Launch Meeting! Interested in joining the Spring Break 2027 Grecian Odyssey with EF Tours? Don’t miss our Trip Launch Meeting to get all the exciting details! 🗓 Tuesday, June 3rd 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Administration Building RSVP: https://bit.ly/4jI4mIt We’ll cover itinerary highlights, pricing, how to enroll, and what makes this unforgettable trip to Greece so special. Bring your questions—and your travel spirit! Contact Mrs. Michalczuk with questions (lmichalczuk@swcrk.org)

Attention 5th Grade Families! Give your student a head start on middle school with our 6th Grade Survivor Camp at Swartz Creek Middle School! This fun and informative camp helps students build confidence, learn the layout, and meet new friends before the school year starts. Register by July 25th to save your spot! https://swartzcreekperformingartscenter.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200485971

Kindergarten & Early 5’s Registration is NOW OPEN for 2025-2026! If your child will turn 5 before December 2, 2025, it’s time to get them enrolled for the next school year! Start the process online today: https://bit.ly/SCDragon25 School of Choice families are welcome, too! Come see why so many choose to be part of the Dragon family. Need a little help or want to celebrate the moment? Join us for our Dragon Signing Day on April 29th at The Cage Fieldhouse (4110 Morrish Rd). Drop in anytime between 4:30–7:00 PM to meet our amazing staff, ask questions, snap a special signing day photo, and enjoy fun activities like bounce houses!

🌟 Connections to Wellness in the Creek – FREE Event! 🌟 Join us for a FREE community event focused on health and wellness! 📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025 🕙 10 AM - 1 PM 📍 Swartz Creek Middle School, 8230 Crapo St., Swartz Creek What to Expect: ✅ Prizes & Drawings – including a $500 Meijer gift card! ✅ Mobile Food Pantry ✅ Free Brunch Provided by The Pig and The Hen ✅ Health & Wellness Resources Sponsored By: • Platinum: Genesee Health System, Meijer • Gold: FPCU, PFCU, Dragons Youth Football • Silver: Calvary Christian Church, Center for Emotional Wellness, iWellness Services, Sloan Museum, Sovita Credit Union • Bronze: Genesee Conservation Services, Huntington Bank, Recovery Pathways Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with local resources and enjoy a fun-filled day with your family! See you there!

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to all the incredible voters in the Dragon Community! Your support of the bond proposal means we can improve safety and security, update learning environments, update instructional technology, and improve facility interiors and exteriors. And guess what? The excitement doesn't end here! In the months ahead, we'll be updating our website and using other media channels to keep you informed as we continue our efforts to enhance the educational facilities for students! So stay tuned, Dragon community! Thank you again for your support!

Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up! Elementary Conferences 📍 Tuesday, November 12 (5-8 PM) 📍 Thursday, November 14 (1:00-3:30 & 5-7 PM) – 1/2 Day K-5 ONLY ➡️ Please contact your child’s teacher if you have not previously scheduled a conference. Middle School Conferences 📍 Monday, November 11 (4-7 PM) 📍 Wednesday, November 13 (12:30-2:00 & 3-6 PM) – 1/2 Day 6-8 ONLY ➡️ Please schedule conferences here [https://5il.co/2zino]. High School Conferences 📍 Tuesday, November 12 (5-8 PM) 📍 Thursday, November 14 (3-6 PM) ➡️ Conferences are drop-in style. 🔴 Reminder: No School K-12 on Friday, November 15

Early voting starts tomorrow, October 26! Michigan voters can now cast their ballot early, including on the SCCS ZERO-TAX-RATE INCREASE Bond Proposal. It’s fast and easy! More details at: https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/bond. For early voting info, visit https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us.