Swartz Creek Community Schools

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 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

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!