🏅🎉 Our Olympic-themed challenges went out with a BANG! We wrapped everything into one epic principal challenge—and let’s just say… it got MESSY 🎈🎊
Water balloons were flying, silly string was everywhere, and the confetti cannon made it official!
Awesome job Elms Road Dragons!!
✨ Save the Date: STEM Night! ✨
Get ready for a night of hands-on discovery! We are thrilled to invite our K-5 families to our annual STEM Night on April 15. From building challenges to scientific experiments, there is something for every curious mind to explore. Bring the whole family and see what our amazing students can create!
📅 Date: April 15
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Swartz Creek Middle School, 8230 Crapo Drive, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Come explore, experiment, and enjoy a night of family learning. 🧪🤖 We hope to see you there!
Teamwork in action! 🐣✨ Mrs. Rendon’s fourth grade class worked together to hunt down their team Easter eggs and put their minds to the test by solving a 60-piece puzzle. Collaboration, problem-solving, and lots of fun all in one! 💛🧩
Week 4 = DONE and what a way to finish! 🔥
Our final challenge had students ski hopping back and forth over pool noodles, powering through the long jump, and racing back to tag their teammates in an all-out relay showdown. The fastest class took the win—and the energy was unmatched!
The Red Team came out on top AGAIN! 🏆
Shoutout to Ms. Huber, Mrs. Close, and Mrs. Patterson for an epic battle for gold, but in the end, Ms. Huber’s fourth graders claimed the victory! 💪
As the champions, Ms. Huber’s class earned the honor of picking a teacher for a dare… and they did NOT disappoint 😂 They chose Mrs. Wolford to do karaoke to a song of their choice while wearing a chicken costume! 🐔🎤
So proud of everyone’s effort, teamwork, and determination all four weeks. What a fun way to wrap up our weekly challenges! 🎉
📣 Attention Elms Families!
Please check your email for a message regarding a Yearbook Price Change. The price is now $15, and we have sent out information regarding refunds for those who have already purchased. The website will be updated with the new price within 24 hours. Thank you!
Special visitor in Mrs. Close's third grade classroom!
Mr. Wheaton from the Department of Education stopped in to read to Mrs. Close's class last week!
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Our middle school counselors stopped by to help students get ready for the next step— learning
Students teamed up as pushers and riders, racing relay-style through a twisty course. It took teamwork, speed, and a whole lot of determination to make it to the finish! 🛷💨
A huge congratulations to Mrs. Wiles’ 3rd grade class for sliding their way to GOLD! 🥇👏
As our champions, they chose our principal, Ms. Manning, to take on a dodgeball showdown—3rd grade vs. the principal! 🏐 Let’s just say…third grade did NOT hold back 😄
We’re loving the excitement, teamwork, and school spirit each week brings. Stay tuned for more Olympic fun! 📖✨
Keep on reading!
This week’s Olympic challenge had teams of six students working together as throwers, catchers, and stackers. Their mission: toss balls into buckets and then race against the clock to build the tallest tower possible using those buckets! 🪣🎯
After an intense and exciting competition, a huge congratulations goes to Mrs. Patterson’s 5th grade class for taking home the GOLD! 🥇👏
As our champions, they selected 4th grade teacher Mrs. Lang to take on the Egg Explosion Challenge… 🥚💥 Let’s just say things got a little messy and a LOT of fun!
We love seeing our students working together, cheering each other on, and bringing the Olympic spirit to reading month. Stay tuned for more challenges ahead! 📖✨
Students and teachers have teamed up across grade levels to compete in a friendly reading challenge. Each week, teams aim for the highest percentage of students hitting their reading goals. The top teams earn their spot on the podium to battle it out for 🥇 gold, 🥈 silver, and 🥉 bronze! Our gold medal team competes against each other for the ultimate gold medal!
Here is a week one recap!
A big congratulations to Mrs. Wiles’ class for taking home the GOLD for week one! 🥇👏 As our gold medal champions, they earned the chance to choose a staff member from another team to complete a fun challenge—and they picked 5th grade teacher, Mr. West!
Mr. West bravely took on the “mystery three-course meal” challenge, featuring a mayo and butter salad, chocolate and mustard-covered broccoli, and a “moldy” cupcake from behind the fridge 🤢😄 His final (and much-deserved!) treat was a plate of delicious mini cupcakes! 🧁
We’re loving the energy, teamwork, and dedication to reading. Let the games continue! 📖✨
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Join us Thursday at 5:00 pm for Connections to Wellness in the Creek!
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Dear Swartz Creek Families,
You are invited to Connections to Wellness in the Creek on Thursday, March 5, from 5:00–7:30 PM at the Cage Fieldhouse.
Hosted by Swartz Creek Community Schools, this event is completely FREE for our families, and dinner will be provided.
Free admission.
Free dinner.
Free access to valuable community resources.
More than 50 local organizations will be on site, sharing resources that support the physical, emotional, and mental wellness of our students and families. There will also be a Kid Zone with engaging activities for children.
Parking Information:
If the Cage parking lot fills, overflow parking is available directly across the street at Meijer. A school bus shuttle will run continuously to transport families safely back and forth. Please watch for event parking and shuttle signs when you arrive.
We hope you will join us for this special evening of connection, support, and community.
Sincerely,
Swartz Creek Community Schools
Dear Swartz Creek Community Schools Families,
We are writing to share an important update in the search for the next Superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools.
The Board of Education interviewed six candidates during first-round interviews held on February 18 and 19. The Board has voted to move forward with two finalists:
Dr. Rob Bueche
Mr. Kenneth Janczarek
Watch the First-Round Interview Recordings
February 18 Interviews: https://youtu.be/2qV_99GYwrs?si=I2CU46_CbPN54XNp
February 19 Interviews: https://youtu.be/Nw1bG059tpc?si=yQLQdTS_btDgPFlB
Learn More About the Superintendent Search Process
https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/new-superintendent-search
Meet the Final Superintendent Candidates
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Location: Board Room
Attendance: RSVP required
Schedule:
5:30–6:15 PM — Meet & Greet
6:30–8:30 PM — Community Forum
• Candidates will respond to questions
• Facilitated by representatives from Ray & Associates
• Event will be live-streamed
• Attendees will receive QR codes after the forum to provide feedback to the Board of Education
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/r72Uh4on4mUjaywa7
Or call Sue Gould at 810-591-2382
Thank you for your continued engagement, partnership, and support as we work together to select the next leader for our district. We appreciate your involvement in this important process for our students, staff, and community.
Sincerely,
Swartz Creek Community Schools
✨ Spread a Little Kindness! ✨
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to buy a Candy Gram! Help us celebrate World Kindness Week by sending a sweet treat and a thoughtful message to a friend or teacher.
Let's finish the week strong and keep the kindness growing! 🍬💛
Student Leadership Celebrates World Kindness Week!
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