Heritage High and Westdale Elementary recently embraced the holiday season by joining forces for Westdale's annual Game Day! 60 high school students played games and bonded with students in every classroom. The high schoolers smiled and laughed as much than the littles!

The official ribbon cutting for the renovated Sherwood Pool happened! After being closed for years, it's back thanks to a $1.9 million grant that made this renovation possible. Rep. Amos O’Neal & Superintendent Kraatz spoke about what this reopening means for our community.

Recently, Heritage High Student Assembly and all 4 class councils stuffed 119 shoeboxes for local women thanks to the generosity of Heritage families and staff members' contributions. Students helped make bracelets, scarves, and goodie bags, and wrote heartfelt messages.

Our district 2nd graders had an exciting musical experience at Heritage High School! The Heritage Choir hosted “Clap with the Choir,” giving students a chance to learn rhythms, explore holiday music, and clap along with our talented high school performers.

The Heritage Class of 2027 held its Second Annual Friendsgiving last week. Students decorated greeting cards and gift bags for the Saginaw County Commission on Aging. Music, markers, and lots of laughter filled the Student Center as these students generously donated their time.

White Pine Middle School’s Learning Community 6-3 spent a day recently at Edgewood Senior Living, creating festive crafts and sharing smiles with residents. Our students loved connecting with the seniors and brightening their day with a little holiday creativity!

Due to possible weather later tonight 12/9, Heritage is moving up Girls JV and Varsity Basketball games to ensure safer travel for the away team. At Heritage High School-enter through C Doors. Updated Game Times: JV Girls Basketball: 5:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball: 6:30 PM.

All STCS schools will be closed today, Wednesday, December 10th, due to inclement weather. Step by Step and the After School Activity Club will also be closed. Decisions regarding events will be communicated from the individual school or athletic departments.

White Pine Middle School's Learning Community 6-1 (6th grade) learned about financial literacy in Miss Dietz's math class, with a presentation from Members First Credit Union. They learned how to save money effectively, about interest rates, and emergency funds.

The Unified Hawks Basketball Team is ready to hit the court! This amazing special education basketball team represents inclusion, sportsmanship, and school pride. Let’s pack the stands and support our Hawks as they compete, connect, and shine!

Holiday cheer on the move! Weiss Elementary students spread Christmas joy by singing carols at the STCS Central Office before visiting a local senior living facility and Kroger in the township. Along the way, they shared smiles and handed out handmade ornaments!

Do you have a 3rd-8th grader interested in lacrosse? There will be an open gym youth lacrosse event Sunday. December 21st at White Pine Middle School. The event is being offered by Saginaw Township Recreation.

STCS would like to thank Dean Transportation for their generous donation of $250 to use for a student, family or program in need! Pictured is the Director of Transportation Christopher Greenleaf and Superintendent Jamie Kraatz.

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, January 5th for a staff professional development. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 6th!

For School Board Recognition Month, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the board for their dedication to our students' education. We appreciate the countless hours devoted to understanding complex educational issues, collaborating with stakeholders and making tough decisions.

Good advice from one of our elementary students!

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