St. Charles Community Schools

This week, the 6th-grade Geography students concluded their studies of Asia by creating their own books about Asia's regions. Then, they took their books to the lower elementary to read them to the students in Mrs. Hafner's and Mrs. Coleman's classrooms.

STC high school students had the opportunity to attend a field trip to Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University. At Delta, the students participated in a scavenger hunt activity that helped them become familiar with the campus. At SVSU, the students were given a tour of the campus, an admissions presentation, and ended the day with lunch at the Marketplace.

Congratulations to St. Charles Middle/High School students, Ava K. and Korbin K., who participated in the Spring Health Careers Pipeline Program. The Spring Health Careers Pipeline Program is hosted by Mid Central AHEC in collaboration with the CMU College of Medicine and funded by a trust managed by Huntington Bank. The program is a 7-week health career exploration program offered to 9th and 10th-grade students from the Saginaw area, providing opportunities to hear from local health professionals, practice healthcare skills, and gain additional guidance from college student mentors from Saginaw Valley State University, Davenport University, and the Central Michigan University College of Medicine.

Happy Earth Day from Ms. Shelby, Ms. Alley, and Ms. Lindsey’s preschoolers! On this bright day, these small Bulldogs enjoyed a nature walk and contributed to BEING THE GOOD by collecting litter around our football field.

Looking for entertainment this weekend? If so, the high school drama club will be presenting the play Mean Girls Jr. Check the flyer for more details. You'll find the location, dates, times, and cost near the bottom of the flyer.

The Tri-County Citizen newspaper has given our district a fantastic chance to highlight our upcoming events and honor the staff retiring this year after many years of dedicated service with a special edition. If you do not receive the Tri-County Citizen newspaper, please look at the attached document below to access this special edition. While it is bittersweet to see our staff retire, we celebrate their years of service and the many lives they have touched. Their influence will be felt for years to come in the achievements of their students and the strong foundation they have built within our schools. As they enter this well-earned retirement, we wish them joy, relaxation, and new adventures. On behalf of St. Charles Community Schools, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Roger Henninger, Kristen Skiles, Kathy Hagen, Maryann Goschka, Trina Feltman, Mary Walker, Sue Andrusiak, Colleen Bishop, Trina Kohagen, Nicole Blower, Tom Princinsky, and Jane Jordan. You have given so much; now, it is time to enjoy the next chapter. You will always be a cherished part of our school family. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2729/SCCS/5554099/STCNewsletter-April2025__4_.pdf

Hello STC families, Today, Tuesday, April 15th there was an incident in the old middle school (Thurston building), in an SISD self contained classroom that required to be addressed by the St. Charles Police Department. STC students and staff were not in that part of the district at the time of the incident. Please be advised that the safety and security of our students and staff were not compromised during the incident. If you have any questions, please contact Interim Superintendent, Sarah Kettelhohn at Kettelhohns@stccs.org or 989-865-9961. Thanks and have a great night.

Students in grades 7-12 had the opportunity to learn more about careers in the Sagianw Region. There were over 33 different career representatives available to meet with students and answer questions about the various parts of their careers, including topics such as daily job duties, education requirements, salary, and the best part of their jobs. Some representatives included STC graduates, parents, community members, and new community members with whom we could form a partnership. Thank you to all who participated, and a huge thanks to Mrs. Sandy Hart and her team for organizing this event for our students. https://youtu.be/K26os8qaiw0

St. Charles hosted their annual Student Professional Development Day. This is a time for students to learn more about "life skills" that may not be taught every day in school. Students were able to attend three sessions. The session choices included: Credit Scores, Investing Money, Healthy Desserts, Juggling, Yoga, Event Planning, Plant-Based Meals, CPR, Fire Safety, Budgeting, Cookie Decorating, Stress Management, Babysitting Basics, Electrical Basics, and Engine Mechanics. The sessions were taught by volunteers from the community. Thank you to all who participated in this fun, educational day. Our students had a great time.

Thank you to our high school students who met with our eighth-grade students to help “ease the transition” to high school. Our high school students talked about the new opportunities that high school offers and answered any questions that our eighth graders had.

From being a Bulldog to learning about the Bulldogs, students in grades 9-12 took a field trip to Ferris State University to learn about all of the programs that Ferris has to offer. Ferris is one of the few universities that offers associate degrees all the way to doctorate degrees. Go, Bulldogs!!

Thank you to Mr. Wicke and our middle school band for taking the time to play Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kushion. What a wonderful surprise and a delight to hear!

The elementary school would like to share photos of the Daddy- Daughter Dance photo booth gallery. Please use the QR code to access the images or click on the link below. https://boothpics.com/U53W

The STC high school physics students are studying static electricity—truly hair-raising science!!

An April message from Bwell!

Congratulations to Carleigh Eastman for being selected as the Saint Charles recipient of the 27th Annual Outstanding Junior Awards presented by the MSU Alumni Club of Saginaw County. Carleigh was recognized at a dinner at Swan Valley Golf and Banquet Center. The Master of Ceremonies was Meg McLeod from WNEM TV 5, and the guest speaker was Dr. Bess German from the MSU Honors College. Congratulations Carleigh!

STC fourth-grade students focused on still lifes to craft these stunning fruit bowls. They incorporated black and white patterns alongside their colorful fruits to enhance the contrast.

STC Young 5s and Kindergartners explored the abstract art of Jasper Johns while creating their own pieces. While Jasper incorporated the alphabet into his work, we focused on our names. We then applied a wax resist technique to introduce color. Can you spot their names?

Reminder!

🎉 Calling All GLBRYLI Alumni! 🎉 Were you a past graduate of GLBRYLI? Join us for a special celebration honoring two decades of youth leadership and impact. The Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute is celebrating its 20th Year Anniversary — and we want YOU to be part of it! Join us for a special celebration honoring two decades of youth leadership and impact. Date: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall, Banquet Rooms A, B, and C Attire: Semi-formal/Formal Cost: FREE to attend! Reconnect with fellow alumni, celebrate your leadership journey, and be part of this milestone event. 👉 RSVP by April 1st here: https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/995b3de59c2d138d8caa (Click "Continue" to RSVP) 👉Please fill out the Microsoft form: https://forms.office.com/r/bgFuJPuxK7 Questions? Contact mtthorns@svsu.edu or call 989-964-4068. Let’s make this reunion unforgettable! 💙❤️ #GLBRYLI20Years https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566003508595