The first days of school were marked by student and staff enthusiasm. Our campus buzzed with positivity, fostering a sense of unity. Our remarkable students are dedicated to academics and community betterment. Our staff upholds high standards, and school spirit is evident.

As we navigate through the year, let's keep this positive momentum going. Let's encourage one another, lift each other up, and keep our focus on growth and achievement. Together, we can make this school year a memorable one, filled with incredible experiences and achievements.

Thank you, students, parents, and staff, for making the start of this school year exceptional. Let's continue to work together to make our school community even stronger and brighter.

We are thrilled to announce that our school district libraries have been awarded a prestigious $100,000 competitive library grant from the State of Michigan's Department of Education.

This outstanding achievement is a result of the collaborative efforts of Nicole Markel from the Sandusky District Library, along with Lisa Smith, who worked diligently on the grant application last spring. With Kendra Messing's valuable assistance in the submission process, our school district secured the impressive 2nd place position statewide.

This grant is slated for use within the current school year, and Mrs. Smith will be working closely with the district library in accordance with the terms of the grant. Our students are in for a treat, as they will soon benefit from exciting new library enhancements that will be introduced throughout the upcoming school year.

Thank you for your continuous dedication and cooperation. Let's make the most of this remarkable opportunity to enrich our library resources and enhance the learning experience for our students.

• Christian Shuart

• Elizebeth Powell

• Sophia Umbreit

• Tyler Franzel

The flags were put up for Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remebrance.

Thank you Carson, Jay, Gabby, Taylor, Laura, Sadie, Kalie, Julia, Sophia, Emma, Abby, Elle, Lukas, LauraBeth, Grace, Tyler, Izzy, Tanner, Helena, Christian, Makenzie, the Harris family, the Palmer family, Mrs. Warczinsky, Mr. and Mrs. Carlson, and Mr. Davidson for putting everything up.

Homecoming activities including:

• Banner/Hallway decoration on Sunday, October 1

• Meet the Candidate Assembly on Tuesday, October 3

• Powder Puff Game at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 4

• Pep Assembly/Mock Rock Assembly on Friday, October 6

• Parade preceding the football game vs. Ubly on Friday, October 6

• Dances on Saturday, October 7
  

1️⃣ Signed Permission Slips: For all students planning to attend our fantastic school dances, please ensure you submit a signed permission slip from your parents or guardians. This document confirms your consent to join the event and your understanding of our behavior guidelines.

2️⃣ Presale of Tickets: To streamline attendance management and event planning, we're implementing a presale ticket system for all school dances. This change will help us anticipate attendance numbers and allocate resources efficiently.

Let's make our school dances memorable and fun for everyone!

Seniors did a great job painting their parking spots for the 2023/2024 School Year.

Students in class using their microscope skills to study tissue cells of the body.

Students participating in a refresher lab on how to accurately measure using Metrics in the Chemistry lab.

SHS Band students gathered at McDonald's for their annual Dine-Out to Donate fundraiser. Grimace showed up to join in helping the band raise some money. A big thank you to McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Sandusky Family Diner, and DQ for supporting the band in this fundraiser!

Mr. Jakeway celebrates his students' academic feats each week by acknowledging a Wolfpack Champion, dedicated to the mascot of Sandusky Community Schools. Mr. Jakeway also acknowledges good deeds with a weekly 24/7 Champion, and he also recognizes select students who have built a strong classroom relationship with him as Warrior's Way Champion.

Our Yearbook Department has been busy taking tons of pictures in school and during sporting events. If you have pictures you would like to share with our yearbook staff or have a story idea, please email jnicol@sandusky.k12.mi.us. We would love to feature your student in a unique way!

In picture: Mia Jacobson (9) taking action pics at the varsity home football game against Vassar.

What is your favorite sandwich? What is your favorite book, movie, or tv show? What is your favorite place? What was the best thing that happened this summer? What is one thing you want to learn in art?

All art students answered those questions using colored pencils, markers, or crayons in their Getting To Know You posters during the first week of school. They also sharpened their ELA skills by doing a presentation or writing a paragraph in response to each question.

The top 3 projects from each level are currently displayed in the showcase.

7th, 8th and 10th grade Health students recently learned "Hands-Only CPR" as well as the importance of using an AED in the event of a cardiac arrest.

20 students came to make apple pie and caramel apples at the Sandusky District Library tonight. Thank you, Phyllis Chambers, for donating the apples for our class! Thank you to the library for providing the space and all of the other supplies and food!

Crystal Strickler was awarded the "Pop in to Win' prize from Meemic insurance. She received a copy of The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play at All Ages.

Sandusky Community Schools is pleased to announce that meals will be provided at no cost for all students during the school year 2023-2024. Parents and guardians will be requested to complete the Education Benefits Form. The Education Benefits Form gathers necessary information to ensure that the district obtains state and federal funding for educational programs. All forms are kept confidential and secure. The forms were sent out during the first week of August and an electronic version can be found by clicking the following link.

Applications/District Forms

https://www.sandusky.k12.mi.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=855164&type=d&pREC_ID=2133052