St. Charles Students Shine At Saginaw Career Complex.
SCC Info Tech and Cybersecurity
Yet another amazing opportunity for our students to gain essential leadership skills. Elections were held, and our BPA Chapter Officer positions have been announced. I'd like to introduce our AM Chapter Officer Team.
President- Alexander Hergenreder (Frankenmuth)
Vice President- Logan Henning (Birch Run)
Secretary- Elijah Dinninger (St. Charles)
Treasurer- Joseph Stevens (Frankenmuth)
Historian- Devin Estrada (St. Charles)
Reporter- Tyler Reno (St. Charles)
Mrs. Gerding's Marine Science class worked with the Friends of the Shiawassee River, who have a grant through the Michigan EGLE department to monitor streams and tributaries of the Shiawassee River for water quality. We did this collection out at the Hulien Rd. boat launch. The volunteers use nets to stir up and collect the small critters that live in the sediment on the bottom of the river, called benthic macroinvertebrates. Using a water quality index calculation, we collect and identify how many of the bugs and other small critters we collect from various categories, and based on their tolerance for pollution, we can calculate a water quality rating for our river. Preliminary findings are that we likely have good water quality on the Bad River. We found several pollution-sensitive macroinvertebrates, which tells us there's not much pollution at the site. We found water scorpions, caddisflies, mayfly larvae, dragonfly larvae, damselfly larvae, and many others, along with some freshwater mussels and snails.
Reminder...Count Day is Wednesday, October 5th!! We are counting on seeing all of our students' smiling faces for the school count day. Virtual students should complete one assignment, test, or quiz in each of their scheduled classes and then email Mrs. Selich or Mrs. Skiendziel to report their completions. Thanks and Go Bulldogs!!
St. Charles Middle/High School kicked off October is College Month with "Caller 10" Trivia. Congratulations go out to Mrs. Hunt's Physics class for being "Caller 10" with the correct answer to today's trivia question: What does FAFSA stand for? The answer is: Free Application For Federal Student Aid Way to go and enjoy your popsicle!
The Special Education Millage absentee ballot information is posted below. Please consider arranging an absentee ballot or visiting the polls on November 8th to vote on this very important opportunity for our district. Please visit or call the St. Charles Schools Central Office, or call 989-865-9961 to speak with our Superintendent for more information.
FAFSA NIGHT
Date: Wednesday October 19th, 2022
Time: 6PM
Place: St. Charles Middle/High School Media Center
St. Charles Elementary Concerts & Art Show Schedule
Sunday October 9th, 2022
Homecoming 2022 Kick-Off Bonfire and Powder Puff sponsored by Athletic Association *5:00 pm Spirit Walk Line up is at the softball field. The Marching Band will lead the group into the football stadium *5:30 pm Powder Puff Game Powderpuff Admission: $2.00 per person or $5.00 per family proceeds will go to the Junior class. Pride Committee will be operating the concessions stand, partial proceeds will go towards celebrating the athletes throw out the year. *7:00 pm (estimated time, after game) Fire Pit/Tailgate/Hospitality Area, Coach Gordon will give his Fire up Speech and then we will "Roast the Panthers"!!!! Fans old and young will have the opportunity to make a S'more . Hope you can join us as we kick off our Homecoming 2022 and 100 Years of Football!!
St. Charles Middle/High School will be honoring a student from each grade and a staff member each month as "Student Of The Month". Students and the staff member will be invited to a luncheon with Mrs. Leffel at the Alley. In addition they will receive Spirit hockey tickets for their family, good for any game they can attend. Seventh and eighth grade tickets are courtesy of Garber Buick and ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade are courtesy of Rightway Automotive. This honor is based on Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Citizenship, Fairness, and Caring. September honorees are: 7th Grade: Gwenevere Kenyon, 8th Grade: McKenna Faughnan , 9th Grade: Addison Armstrong, 10th Grade: Alexis Graham. 11th Grade: Clarice Hunt., ane Staff Member: Mrs. Janee Gerding. Missing from picture 12th Grade Honoree: Aidan Kelley who was at a leadership meeting, and will be honored with October's recipients. Congratulation students and Mrs. Gerding! A huge Shout out and Thank you to the Alley of St. Charles, Rightway Automotive, Garber Buick.
It was a perfect day in October as the Bulldogs from St. Charles High School showed what amazing young men they really are. In the morning they help Mr. and Mrs. Benson with a food drive held at St. Charles Community Schools. During pre-game of their game against White Pigeon Chiefs they honored veterans, first, with a reception with hot dogs , chips, and water then, the marching band played a tribute medley honoring each branch: The Army, The Navy, The Air Force, The Marines, and The Coast Guard. Veterans were greeted by St. Charles fans as they walked in front of the crowd escorted by the Bulldogs. It was a proud Bulldog moment!! The heart and respect our athletes showed for human life and the value of respecting their freedom was very powerful! America was built on the very sacrifices of those who joined us Saturday and we as a school community salute and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!!
On Saturday, the Varsity Football Team assisted Mr. and Mrs. Benson to distribute food during a food give away at St. Charles High School.
If you attended the Military Classic Football Game in Bulldog Stadium on Saturday and noticed a brand new flag flying and several flags placed at each end of the football field, it was the dedication of three St. Charles American Legion Post 468 members, Jay Gardner, Bob Henderson, and Tom Hawley. Thank you guys they added a lot of class to the event!
As a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, October 3, 2022. Enjoy your day off :)
STC Elementary October's Event Calendar
FAFSA Night for Parents/Guardians of 2023 Seniors - Please fill out the Google Form if you plan to attend. SVSU would like an estimated number of parents/guardians. If you do not fill out the form, you are still able to attend.
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There will be a very important item on the ballot in November. Please read the information provided on the Special Education Millage. Voting in November, or preparing an absentee vote is super important to our students and our district. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to stop in the Central Administration Office or call 989-865-9961 to speak to our Superintendent, Mark Benson.
Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute provides a rare opportunity for selected junior and senior high school students to receive valuable leadership training that helps them acquire new skills to benefit their professional development and the quality of life in the communities they serve. Throughout the academic school year, student leaders will join SVSU student mentors on the campus of SVSU to participate in training sessions. The student leaders engage in several community service projects, including one they plan and organize for themselves. STC is proud to recognize the following students selected for this program:
Boston Hilden
Clarice Hunt
Abigail Dinninger
Thank you to Anna Barger, Admissions Counselor, from Concordia University. She met with students during lunch to discuss the opportunities that Concordia has to offer.
There will be a Community Food Giveaway on October 1st from 10am- 11:30am. Please join us at the St. Charles Central Office located at 891 West Walnut.
No School On Monday October 3rd
