St. Charles Community Schools

The elementary school had a couple of visitors. Thank you to Mariah Young and Mr. Russell Yankee for sharing their experiences from their European vacation and showcasing the various currencies they collected. We truly appreciate your insights, which will help our students gain a deeper understanding of this region.

We are hiring! For more information about our job opportunities, contact Shannon Grunas, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, at grunass@stccs.org or 989-865-9961. Please share this link to view the postings: https://www.stccs.org/page/employment-opportunities

The high school chemistry students in Mrs. Hunt's class investigated the gas laws and learned about the relationship between temperature, pressure, and volume of a gas. Please enjoy this video of the exciting learning process: https://youtu.be/yRXfw9RMUdQ

Students in grades 9 and 10 were able to create and update their Brag Sheets! While we generally do not encourage students to brag, we are doing our best to make sure they can identify all of the different activities they participate in and volunteer for and identify their skills and interests. Students use their brag sheets to help them apply for scholarships, fill out college and apprenticeship applications, and share with individuals who they ask for letters of recommendation. Great job, 9th and 10th graders! On Thursday, students and staff were able to “Dream Big” and wear PJs to school as part of our October College Month activities. Participants were also able to grab “swag” from colleges, trades, and businesses.

Are you looking for tips and information on how to help your child manage big feelings? Join us on Tuesday, October 22nd, in the Thurston Middle School Media Center for a workshop on emotional regulation. Students are welcome to join as well! The event is FREE, but please register here: https://forms.gle/1X6xnGuyki8uoSey6

On October 16th, students in grades 10-12 had the opportunity to attend the College/Trades/Military Fair held in the St. Charles Middle/High School Performance Gymnasium. The Fair hosted over 45 participants from various colleges, trades, unions, and military branches, along with students from St. Charles, Hemlock, Freeland, Merrill, Swan Valley, and New Lothrop. This was a great way for students to explore their options after high school.

Thanks to Megan Birdwell and the Delta STEM Bus, 7th and 8th grade students had the opportunity to explore different careers in the STEM field. Students were able to use a robotic arm, virtual headsets, drones, and an electronic Rubics Cube. Thank you to Megan and Delta for this fun experience.

Kayla Petz, St. Charles Community Schools' Mental Health Practitioner, would like to thank the staff and students for their support and participation in Unity Day! The students participated in Unity Day by wearing the color orange and making paper chains with pledges written on them. Some examples of the paper chain pledges that the students came up with were: "Kind is cool" "Impress your friends a better way" "Choose Kind over Cool" "Being Kind is helping others" "Be a friend, not a bully"

Are you interested in ordering school pictures?? Here is the information. If you need assistance ordering pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mary Jo Skiendziel at skiendzielm@stccs.org Elementary Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001155108 MS/HS Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001155118

The elementary school students and staff want to thank all our families for supporting our 2nd Annual Fun Run. We appreciate all our families and cherish the smiles and laughter shared during the event. Please take a minute to view some highlights of the event: https://youtu.be/TrmY9HjFfYM

Thank you to our Delta College Admissions Representative, Kyle P., for taking the time to meet with our seniors and help them apply to Delta College.

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Youth wrestling season is approaching. Here is the information for getting signed up.

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Are you interested in watching the Elementary Fun Run today? We will broadcast today's events to the best of our ability. Keep an eye on the St. Charles Community Schools Facebook page for updates. Please follow this link to view a free broadcasting from our football field cameras: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/st-charles-high-school-st-charles-mi/evte2121e5c9f

Please be advised that there will be parent-teacher conferences at the Middle/High school this week!

STC Senior students...Here is a perfect opportunity to apply to Delta!

The Elementary School Fun Run will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9th, at Bulldog Stadium starting at 9 a.m. Families are welcome to attend. The gates at Bulldog Stadium will be open at 8:45 a.m.

Good news! The results are in for the Competitive Writing Team's first competition. They placed 2nd out of 8 teams. The team's advisor, Mrs. Skiles, stated, "I am proud of them, especially since the team is pretty young." The team's second competition is on Friday, October 25th.

GMCA is hosting an open house on its Midland Campus. This is a great opportunity for students interested in the trades. The open house will be held on October 23, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.