St. Charles Community Schools

Students in grades 9 and 10 had the opportunity to attend the STEM EXPLORATION Day at Delta College. Throughout the day students were allowed to rotate through five sessions where they were given hands-on opportunities to learn more about STEM careers. Thank you Delta College and HSC for this fun experience.

Congratulations Mr. Tom Princinsky for being selected as the 2024 Saginaw County Law Day Golden Apple Award recipient. The Golden Apple Award is given to a local teacher each year recognizing those who have made an outstanding contribution to law-related education and whose programs and activities: further the understanding of the students as to the role of the courts, the law enforcement agencies, and the legal profession in our society. help students to recognize their duties as well as their rights encourage effective law-related education programs in their schools and communities, and increase communication between students, educators, and those involved professionally in the legal system.

This past weekend, the youth wrestlers crushed it! Together, the team totaled 15 pins and ten medals! What a promising future for our wrestling program!! Saturday in Flint: Owen Hall 3rd place Leighton Pritchett-Hare 2nd place Sunday in Millington: Brady Casassa 3rd place Jacob Browne 1st place Carson Browne 2nd place Benjamin Parson 1st place Noah DeShone 3rd place Dominic Hall 1st place Hunter Thiel 2nd place Austin Gonzales 1st place Good luck at regionals in Clio this coming Sunday!

The kindergarten students of Mrs. Lemaire's classroom had a special dental presentation put on by a sister of one of our kindergarteners studying dental hygiene at Delta College. Thank you to Ms Lily Nader and her classmates!

Congratulations to the Top 10 Students of the Graduating Class of 2024! We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievement of the Top 10 students of our graduating class. Their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence have earned them this well-deserved recognition. Join us in celebrating their remarkable accomplishments and wishing them continued success as they embark on the next chapter of their academic and personal journeys. Congratulations once again to our Top 10 students! You are shining examples of excellence and inspiration to us all.

During the Board of Education meeting that took place on Wednesday, February 21st, the MS/HS Students of the Month were recognized and celebrated for their achievements. The Board of Education would like to congratulate these students once again. The Board is eagerly anticipating the next meeting, where they will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the elementary students. In addition, the parents, students, and Board members were able to get a preview of the newly renovated MS/HS Media Center. Stay tuned for more photos of this area coming soon!

We are thrilled to announce a new and exciting way for students to get involved and compete. Our ESPORTS Tour is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st, from 3 pm to 5:30 pm, and it's open to all MS/HS students. The featured games are Rocket League and Mario Kart. The best part is that there's no cost to participate! Check out a video of the setup by clicking on the link below. https://youtube.com/shorts/c-4NUMoQtlI?feature=share

Reminder...Have a great weekend!

Attention students who attend SCC - With St. Charles being closed on Friday, February 16th and Monday, February 19th, there will be no transportation to SCC either day. Due to no transportation, you do not need to attend SCC on either day.

Please be advised that all afternoon and evening activities for St. Charles Community Schools are canceled for Thursday, February 15th. This includes all practices and games. Thanks, stay safe, and go bulldogs!

FAFSA Night = SUCCESS! Thank you to our seniors and their families who were able to join us for FAFSA Night. The process was quick and easy for a lot of families! Thank you to the financial aid departments at SVSU and Delta for being on hand to answer any questions.

St. Charles Community Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 15, 2024, due to an impending winter storm and expected hazardous road conditions. The STC band trip will depart as planned, and childcare will remain open.

Congratulations to Evan Bashans on his First Place finish at Skills USA in the Auto Maintenance & Light Repair Competition. Evan will now be moving on to States. Evan is pictured below in the North Face sweatshirt.

Students in Careers and Senior Math have had the opportunity to meet with Mercantile Bank to learn more about Financial Literacy. Thank you to Mercantile Bank for partnering with us to teach our students this important life skill.

This reminder is for all grade levels.

There was good participation at the "White Out" game held on Friday night. Tonight's game against Michigan Lutheran Seminary is a blackout. Go Bulldogs!

Friday's Coming Home Assembly was a great success. Students had many laughs playing the games.

In leadership class, Ryder Z. and Zac Y. came up with the idea to repaint the guy’s bathroom. They picked the theme of camo, chose paint colors, and ordered stencils and vinyls. So far, the bathroom is looking great!

Braden Bila, Zeke Torrez, and Elijah Alvarado competed at the Division 4, District 28 Individual Wrestling Tournament held in Vassar on Saturday. Braden placed 3rd and Zeke ended his day in 4th place, both advancing to Regionals in Ithaca on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 9:30 A.M. Elijah did not advance but had a great year. We are proud of each of these athletes for their dedication and commitment to their sport.

The St. Charles Elementary Chess Club has recently opened its doors to 5th-grade students in Mr. Rousseau's classroom. The club provides an opportunity for over 20 students, regardless of their experience levels, to enhance their skills as chess players and appreciate this timeless game of strategy, mental sharpness, and wit. The club meets every Friday after school and complements the students' educational experiences. Thanks to the generosity of several staff members, every pair of students has their own board to play on. Mr. Rousseau expressed his gratitude to everyone who made this club a reality. We would like to give a big thank you to Mr. Connor Rousseau for offering this wonderful opportunity to the students.