Swartz Creek High School

Check out the latest edition of The Dragon Connection—our district newsletter— filled with important updates and helpful information. This month’s issue includes: Transportation Services Free Lunch and Breakfast for All Students Kinder Camp School Bond Update Don’t miss out—click the link below to read more and stay connected with our school community! Read The Dragon Connection here: https://swartzcreekview.mihomepaper.com/pageview/viewer/SCCS#page=6 #DragonConnection

GCI is having a meet the teacher night on August 20 from 3:30 - 6 pm (drop in style). This is for all students attending GCI this year.

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Please be sure to check out the first Parent Newsletter of the 2024/2025 school year, for all of your back to school information https://5il.co/2te94

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

School Picture Packages Now Available! Attention Swartz Creek High School families! It's time to order your school picture packages. Visit [strawbridge.net](http://strawbridge.net) and use the online code FM442026 to place your order. Don't forget, all forms in Power Parent need to be completed before students can pick up their schedules and get their pictures taken. Make sure everything is filled out to ensure a smooth start to the school year!

Good Afternoon Dragon Families, Welcome back to a great new school year! We are so excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. We have many new faces and initiatives that will make this school year fantastic and memorable. Our goal is to give all our students a meaningful journey and learning experience. As always, we will be focused on relationships over the content during our first four weeks of school. Research shows that a connection at school dramatically increases the likelihood of a successful school experience. We are committed to this success and look forward to a great year with you. Here are some SCCS updates: •All principals and secretaries are back in the buildings. The principals are on retreat next Monday through Wednesday, so please email them if you need to contact them. They check their emails daily. You can also call the office to discuss general questions with the secretary. Classroom placement letters will be coming home shortly. •Our first student day back is Wednesday, August 21st. It is a half-day in the afternoon. Please check the district website under "District: School Hours" for each building's official start and end times. We are so excited to have students back. •This November, SCCS will present a crucial $38.8 million ZERO-TAX-RATE increase bond proposal on the ballot. The bond projects, which aim to bolster safety and security, upgrade learning environments, enhance classroom technology, and renovate building interiors and exteriors, are vital for our school's future. The bond proposal, which will not increase the current tax rate, will only extend the 2018 bond for two additional years. Please mark November 5th on your calendar as a reminder to cast your vote. Next week, I will share the FAQ, Press Release, and Feedback QR code for your reference. We have had a busy summer hiring season. If you or a friend are interested, we still have many support staff openings. It is a great place to work! If you are considering joining the Dragon family, please call 810-591-2300 for more information. Please see the list of our current principals at each school building: Swartz Creek High School Jamie Dammann, Principal Josh Attwood, Assistant Principal Amy Hart, Assistant Principal Adrian Trzebiatowski, Athletic Director / Assistant Principal Swartz Creek Middle School Dave Simonsen, Principal RJ Kaplan, Assistant Principal Theresa Anderson, Assistant Principal Dieck Elementary Heather Briggs, Principal Elms Road Elementary Shauntel Manning, Principal Gaines Elementary Michelle Paul, Curriculum Director and Principal Morrish Elementary Jaclyn Thompson, Principal Syring Elementary Brandie Bevel, Principal Swartz Creek VLC Kevin Klaeren, Executive Director of Compliance and Safety Swartz Creek Little Dragons Amanda Bendall, Early Childhood Coordinator Again, we are thrilled to start the year. Please contact your building principal or secretary if you have any specific questions or concerns about the start of school. They have all been working tirelessly to prepare for a great year. We are all here to make school an exciting, enjoyable, and safe place to learn and grow. We are eagerly looking forward to a great first week of school! Let's make it memorable and full of learning and fun! Rodney R. Hetherton, Superintendent

🌟Swartz Creek Schools Celebrates Mr. Jim Fuller as Teacher of the Year!🌟 We are incredibly proud to announce that Mr. Jim Fuller has been named the Teacher of the Year! Mr. Fuller, who teaches both law and construction trades classes at our high school, continuously goes above and beyond to enrich our students' educational experiences. His dedication, creativity, and genuine care for his students make him a cornerstone of our educational community. Here's what some of the people who nominated him had to say: “Mr. Fuller is one of the most unique and interesting people I have met. He knows something about everything! He is calm and inviting, ready to talk to anyone, and always in a good mood. He inspires his students, and while the technology he utilizes may be old, he can connect with and engage them. He brings content to life in a real-world context. He strives to introduce students to unique experiences that support the curriculum and learning like Mock Trial and visits to the prison and morgue. He is exactly what a district would hope to provide to high school students. Truly a remarkable and caring person and a highly effective and impactful teacher. I highly recommend Mr. Fuller for the title of SCCS Teacher of the Year." “Mr. Fuller teaches two subjects that students can take the skills with them directly into their adult lives. Everyone should know their rights so they do not get trampled by the law and having hands-on skills to build and problem-solve within the trades is highly important for those wanting to do that for their career and for their own homes in the future. On top of the subjects he teaches, Mr. Fuller genuinely cares about his students and wants them to do well regardless of their past. Students that have been known to have problem behaviors in other classes find leadership roles within the ones he offers, and it truly takes a remarkable educator to be able to inspire students the ways that he does. As a former student and now colleague of his, I can say first hand he inspired me to take my education seriously." “He is extremely kind to all of his students, and makes his class fun and entertaining. Every day he has a good positive attitude and never fails to make the class laugh, and have an enjoyable lesson. On top of that, he is a great teacher! He made the lessons understandable and engaging for everyone and will always help out when you need it. He really is great at what he does and I loved having his Law class, every student I have ever talked to has always had something positive to say, and he is definitely loved within the student body." Swartz Creek Schools is immensely grateful to have such a dedicated and inspiring teacher. Thank you, Mr. Fuller, for your unwavering commitment to our students and community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉 #TeacherOfTheYear #Congratulations