Swartz Creek Community Schools

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.

This is a reminder that the 2026 Trip to Europe informational meeting will be held Tuesday, September 17th in the high school cafeteria at 6:30 pm. This is open to all current 7th-11th grade students and their families. Can't make it? No worries, RSVP HERE [https://rsvp.eftours.com/5p5hvs4]. You will receive information electronically and be given a Zoom link to attend remotely. Listen to a former traveler give their perspective on a trip they recently took:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bHpSvHdZZUDBS8ga4afOtP5o320MpQjP/view?usp=sharing

Join Us for Coffee with the Superintendent! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 25th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and come enjoy a cup of coffee with our Superintendent at the Swartz Creek Schools Administration Building! Mr. Hetherton will share important details about the upcoming bond proposal, and this is your opportunity to get all the facts and ask questions. Participation is limited to 80 attendees, so make sure to RSVP soon! You can RSVP by: 💻 Clicking this link: RSVP Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSePWwvrwWYYuagr-sixMdOBEohJv105SNEgfJQOriJRsoiw4A/viewform?usp=sf_link] 📞 Calling 810-591-2382 We look forward to seeing you there! #CommunityEvent #CoffeeWithTheSuperintendent #SCBond2024

🎉 Welcome, Class of 2037! 🎉 We’re beyond excited to invite our newest Dragons to the home football game on September 6th at 7 PM! 🏈 Join us on the track to be recognized as part of our Dragon family. Thanks to our incredible athletic boosters, we’ll be giving away T-shirts to the first 150 students who arrive—so make sure to come early and snag yours! Plus, to make it a true family night, we’re letting all Kindergarten students and ONE parent in for free! Let’s kick off the first game of the season with our future Dragons—can’t wait to see you there! 🔴🐉🖤 #DragonsForLife #ClassOf2037 #SwartzCreekPride

August 26, 2024 Dragon Families, Welcome back! We are excited for the start of a new season with our Dragon Athletes! Below is a list of all rules and expectations of our spectators, please read them carefully. 1. We encourage students to attend as many school events as possible. Enthusiastic spectators help to build school spirit and encourage our Athletes. However, in order to ensure that everyone attending is properly safeguarded, it is required that all elementary and middle school students be accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone when they arrive at the event and throughout its duration. They cannot be dropped off and left unsupervised and there are no exceptions. 2. We will only allow HS students from the schools that are competing and they must show a current student ID to enter! 3. No Footballs (or balls of any type) are allowed in the stadium. 4. Please supervise any children in your care. Children should not be running unattended through facilities. 5. Fighting will not be tolerated and all actions will be enforced with school disciplinary consequences. 6. Spectators are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship and refrain from being physically or verbally abusive toward all coaches, officials, athletes, opposing schools, and fans while attending athletic events. Attending Athletic events is a privilege that may be temporarily or permanently revoked 7. Any beverages brought into the stadium must be in a store brand, re-sealable container. No fountain drinks or containers from home are allowed. You will be asked to throw it away or return it to your car. 8. Backpacks will not be allowed in the stadium. This includes any totes, fanny packs and drawstring backpacks. All other bags/purses may be subject to searches. 9. All home spectators should enter through the main gate. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON SIDEWALKS OR LAWNS. HS staff, HS student, Fairchild St, bus garage, and MS north are all available for parking. 10. According to school board policy all therapy dogs must have paperwork on file 10 days before the event that you are requesting your animal to attend. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Go FEARLESS Dragons! Sincerely, Adrian Trzebiatowski Athletic Director/Assistant Principal atrzebiatowski@swcrk.org 810-591-1809

📢 Calling All Swartz Creek High School & Middle School Students! Looking for a way to earn service hours for Honor Society? The Crim Festival of Races is right around the corner, and student volunteers are needed to help make this event a success! This is an excellent opportunity to give back to the community and be part of something special. 📧 Contact: Ruth Cantor at rcantor@crim.org

Exciting News for Swartz Creek Community Schools! We are thrilled to announce that the state of Michigan has once again approved a budget that allows Swartz Creek Community Schools to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students in grades pre-K through 12, thanks to the Michigan School Meals program! Last year, we saw a significant increase in student participation, leading to higher reimbursements for our Food Service Program. This means we can invest more in better food, equipment, staffing, and more. We need your help! Please fill out the Education Benefit Form through the Meal Magic Family Portal. Gathering this information is crucial for securing higher reimbursements through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), determining eligibility for Summer Food Service Programs, and ensuring our schools receive full access to federal and state funding for educational programs. Parents can create an account or just fill out the form without creating one. Please ONLY add children who are currently registered with Swartz Creek Schools. Any other children in another District or not yet registered should be added to the “number of members in the household”. Visit our website: [swartzcreek.org](http://swartzcreek.org) and click “Food Service” for more information. The Meal Magic Family Portal is also a fantastic resource for families. Here, you can set up accounts for your children to deposit money, view purchases, transfer funds between children, and set restrictions. Both the Middle and High School offer a la carte items for all students, whether they bring a lunch or eat a free meal, they can purchase additional items for lunch. Menus are available on the food service page under the NutriSlice tab, detailing nutritional value, calories, macros, and allergens. If your student has special dietary needs, please contact our food service department directly. This will ensure that their meals are modified and documented accordingly for state compliance, and the school will be notified of any dietary restrictions. #FreeMeals #StudentNutrition