St. Charles Community Schools

The St. Charles Elementary Kindergarten and Young Fives Music Concert took place on Monday, May 4, 2026, in the elementary school gym. The young performers did a fantastic job singing and incorporating movements into their music. Thank you, Mr. Swain, for your dedication to highlighting the talents of our youngest Bulldogs!

We look forward to enjoying their performances for years to come.

At St. Charles Community Schools, we are endlessly grateful for the dedication, passion, and heart our staff bring to our students every day. Whether you are in the classroom, the cafeteria, the office, or behind the scenes, your hard work is the foundation of our school’s success and the growth of every student who walks our halls.

Thank you for going above and beyond—encouraging, inspiring, and supporting our students and each other. Your commitment makes St. Charles Community Schools a place where everyone can thrive. We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate all that you do!

Central Administration Staff: Ronald Stanley, Shannon Grunas, Kelly Cornford, Beth Harger

Not Pictured: Jill Sunderland and Tahsa Thurston

Board of Education Members: Joseph McNaughton (Treasurer), James McPhail (Trustee), Mike Goschka (Trustee), Angie Lewis (Secretary), Allison Brady (Vice President), Marcia Kendall (President), Kevin Ritenburg (Trustee)

At St. Charles Community Schools, we are endlessly grateful for the dedication, passion, and heart our staff bring to our students every day. Whether you are in the classroom, the cafeteria, the office, or behind the scenes, your hard work is the foundation of our school’s success and the growth of every student who walks our halls.

Thank you for going above and beyond—encouraging, inspiring, and supporting our students and each other. Your commitment makes St. Charles Community Schools a place where everyone can thrive. We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate all that you do!

Middle/High School Staff: Corey Derop, Jason Dinninger, Kris Docken, Justin Garno, Janee Gerding, Michelle Hall, Katrina Hamilton-Kraft, Aaron Hemgesberg, Jill Hendrickson, Stacie Karow, Tonya Keilitz, Sarah Kenyon, Marcie Kushion, Amanda Lorencz, Stacey Nelson, Michael Nesbit, Jennifer Pence, Kindra Register, Danielle Samyn, Ashley Schlager, Amy Schultz, Ashley Short, Kristin Skiles, Cameron Steeves, Carrie St. John, Jetta Stimac, Cassie Stone, Fayth Temple, Matthew Wicke, Tom White, Mary Jo Skiendziel

Not Pictured: Jacob Hughes, Kindra Register, Kristin Skiles, Dianne Tribfelner, Mary Deguise, David Howe

Food Service Staff: Alexis Haller, Kristine Hart, Lily Jastrzembowski, Diana Koch, Dilma Kubik, Kristine Sullivan, Tiffany Young

Not Pictured: Shamae Martin, Desariee Rogers, Jodie Thurston

Transportation Staff: Aubree Griffus, Sara Hilden, Jamie Kinsey, Craig Levan, Brad Lorencz, Rachel Manning

Not Pictured: Larry Fath

Custodial/Grounds and Maintenance Staff: Tiffany Dorey, Craig Levan, Brad Lorencz, Heather Pease, Paul Stevens

Not Pictured: Larry Fath, Victor Brcik, Jacob Brownlie

At St. Charles Community Schools, we are endlessly grateful for the dedication, passion, and heart our staff bring to our students every day. Whether you are in the classroom, the cafeteria, the office, or behind the scenes, your hard work is the foundation of our school’s success and the growth of every student who walks our halls.

Thank you for going above and beyond—encouraging, inspiring, and supporting our students and each other. Your commitment makes St. Charles Community Schools a place where everyone can thrive. We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate all that you do!

Elementary School Staff: Alexis Adams, ZsaZsa Browne, Crystal Buckner, Alley Burgess, Shaylyn Coleman, Christie Crawford, Joe Cribbs, Erica Decker, Julia Dittenber, Jessica Farmer, Sarah Fisher, Gabrielle Frost, Dana Gray, Shelby Grunas, Cameron Hafner, Alicia Hennemann, Valerie Housey, Tina LaFrance, Sara LaPorte, Jon LeFevre, Madeline Lemaire, Mallorie Lemanski, Rachel LeVan, Shana Lisik , Katie McQueen, Christine Martin, Michelle Meier, Emma Mellott, Jordan Menzel, Dasha Moore, Kayla Petz, Victoria Poletti, Bethany Powlus, Jennifer Prince, Sharon Pumford, Heather Selich, Nancy Spaeth-Foreman, Ashlee Stephens, Addison Stimac, Nathan Swain, Jennifer Van Tiem, Lindsey Webb, Matthew Wicke, Emily Yoder, Rebecca Yurgens

Not Pictured: Jessica Bluhm, Melissa Bradburn, Peter Brissette, Tracy Ciarlino, Katie Geyer, Kate Kawiecki, Megan Kasper, Kari Stephens, Lindsey Jakes, Payton Parrish, Leanne Manary, Courtney Wright

Childcare Staff: Linda Adams, Sienna Chase, Tina Jones, Maddison Moore, Chrissy Newton, Alyssa VanWormer

Not Pictured: Alivia Hafner, Olivia Lennox, Rachel Losee, Emily Payk, Julia Podsiadlik, Julia Podsiadlik, Brianna Waldron, Elizabeth Williams, Emily Zelinko

District Subs: Nichole Risch and Lacey White

On Friday, May 1, 2026, St. Charles Community Middle/High School proudly celebrated our Senior Class of 2026.

Students participated in a variety of enjoyable activities and took time to reflect on their futures by writing down their post-graduation plans. They shared these exciting next steps with fellow students and staff during a special presentation, followed by our Senior Send-Off and luncheon. It was a memorable day that honored their achievements and highlighted the bright paths ahead.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Mrs. Kushion and the STC staff who collaborated to make this event a success. We also thank Nicole Risch Photography and Mr. Swain for capturing Decision Day photographs.

Below are a few photos that capture the joy and celebration of the day.

https://youtu.be/hBdQGhXBj8M

St. Charles High School had 17 students participate in the 2026 Michigan Construction Career Day field trip, a hands-on, in-person experience that introduces students to careers in Michigan’s construction industry.

Students had the opportunity to speak with representatives from many different construction fields, colleges, universities, and public service organizations. Students also had the opportunity to experience operating several large pieces of heavy equipment used in the construction industry.

A day out of the classroom and into the real world of work was a great learning experience for the students!

Are you and your family looking for fun, educational, and interactive activities for May? If so, check out this website:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/May-Family-Events---Let-s-talk-about-SUNSHINE-.html?soid=1138555419989&aid=NpEC8b0z5FY

Students in Mr. Swain's tech classes at St. Charles Elementary engaged in hands-on coding activities using drones and Dash robots! 🚁🤖

They programmed the drones to spin (yaw) and even perform backflips. Additionally, the students used Dash robots to practice giving directions and to enhance their problem-solving skills through various challenges.

Our 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders even took it a step further by coding their Dash robots to play Tic-Tac-Toe!

Great job applying creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking!

Today, May 1, 2026, St. Charles Elementary 2nd Graders in Ms. Mellott's class made their own butter! They were given a cup of cream and shook it up while having a dance party. Eventually, it turned into butter! The students got to try their butter on bread and crackers. They all thought it was really good!

The St. Charles High School Law Day teams took part in the mock trial competition at the Saginaw County Courthouse on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in celebration of Law Day.

The team is led by teacher advisors Mike Nesbit and Corey DeRop, as well as attorney advisors Bill Cowdry and Jim Hession. The prosecution team was led by Braden Wicke, with Jenna Wicke, Owen Wicke, and Tanner May rounding out the witness list. The defense was led by attorneys Brook Dorey and Ryder Keilitz. The witnesses for the defense were Gabe Kelley, Ryden Kendall, and Easton Powlus. Honorable mentions to Ethan Frikken and Peyton Estrada, who put in so much work with these teams but were not able to attend the competition.

Save the Date and get REGISTERED by Monday, June 1, at 4:00 p.m. if you are interested!

Delta College is holding our annual Camp Health and Wellness. The link for more information and registration is posted below.

We would like to invite students for a three-day event held on Delta's main campus from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 16-18, 2026. The camp is for students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2026.

Thanks to sponsors, the registration fee is only $30 and is non-refundable. Although lunch will be provided to students every day, each student will need to arrange their own transportation.

Camp Health and Wellness is designed to introduce students to various careers within the health sciences field. At Camp Health and Wellness, students will attend hands-on sessions led by local health professionals and college and career center instructors each day of camp. They will have an opportunity to train in adult CPR and learn about professional and employment skills. Registration is open until Monday, June 1, at 4:00 p.m.

During the three days of camp, campers had the opportunity to attend ten informative, hands-on work sessions.
Session topics include:
Athletic Trainer
Chiropractor
Dental Hygiene/Dental Assistant
Dietician
Emergency Medical Technician
Health Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer
Laboratory Medical Technician
Medical Assistant
Mental Health Professional
Obstetrics/Midwifery
Nurse Practitioner
Nursing RN/LPN
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Phlebotomy Technician
Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant
Physician
Physician Assistant
Radiography
Respiratory Care
Sonography
Speech Language Pathology
Surgical Technology
Veterinarian/Vet Tech

Register at this link: https://www.delta.edu/youth-programs/camp-health.html

The High School Art students, along with their teacher, Jennifer Pence, will host a "St. Charles High School Art Show" on April 30, 2026, from 5 pm to 7 pm in the MS/HS Student Center. The art show will be an open-house-style event where the community can visit anytime between 5 pm and 7 pm to view the artwork and enjoy refreshments.

Our MS/HS students and staff will also have the opportunity to view the art throughout the school day from April 22 to 30. This will allow students to support their peers and celebrate their hard work and talents.

A huge thank you to our art teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Pence, for providing this event for our students and community. If you have any questions, you can contact her at pencej@stccs.org.

The St. Charles Elementary 5th-grade leadership team planned a Spring Scavenger Hunt to bring some fun to the busy testing season.

The team decorated and hid eggs and bunnies for students to find around the playground at recess. Students were directed to look on the back to see if they had a positive message, a kindness challenge, or a sticker to win a prize!

It was such a fun, interactive way to take a break from testing and burn off stored energy!!

Congratulations to the St. Charles 8th Grade and High School Bands for their outstanding performances at the State Band and Orchestra Festival last week!

Both bands performed exceptionally well and received Superior Ratings, achieving 1's across the board. Thank you for representing our district!

If you travel past the St. Charles Community Schools district, please be advised that a damaged vehicle is on site for demonstration. In an effort to raise awareness of safe driving habits ahead of next weekend's prom, our St. Charles High School "Students Against Destructive Decisions" group brought in a damaged display vehicle. We encourage you to have a conversation with your teenagers about safe driving and good choices.

A message from Superintendent Ronald Stanley... Good afternoon Staff, Parents, and Community, I am writing to share an important update regarding the future of our district. At the most recent Board of Education meeting, the Board officially voted on and approved the resolution to place a bond proposal on the August 2026 ballot. This action represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to support and enhance the learning environment for all of our students. The approval of this resolution allows our district to formally move ahead with planning, community engagement, and information sharing around the proposed bond. Over the coming months, we will be providing clear, transparent information outlining the scope of the proposal, the needs it is designed to address, and how it supports our long-term vision for the district. Our goal is to ensure that all staff, families, and community members feel informed and have opportunities to ask questions and engage in the process. This work is rooted in our continued commitment to providing safe, high-quality learning environments and ensuring that our students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. More detailed communication will be shared soon, including opportunities for community input and informational sessions. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our students and our district. Sincerely, Ronald Stanley, Superintendent St. Charles Community Schools

Seventeen St. Charles High School baseball and football players participated in the Baseball/Football Community Service Project at Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles. Other spring sports and band events were also taking place, so some athletes had to attend those events. Brodie Humphrey, a student at St. Charles Elementary and manager for multiple high school sports teams, also volunteered.

The student-athletes assisted with various spring cleanup and landscaping projects, and Union Court provided pizza to thank them for their hard work.

Baseball Coach Cam Steeves and Football Coach Dave Adams were also present at the event.

The St. Charles Elementary Young 5s and Kindergarten classes took a trip "out of this world" to the Bay City Planetarium. They had a great time learning about our "Perfect Little Planet" 🌎💚

You are Invited!

The High School Art students, along with their teacher, Jennifer Pence, will host a "St. Charles High School Art Show" on April 30, 2026, from 5 pm to 7 pm in the MS/HS Student Center. The art show will be an open-house-style event where the community can visit anytime between 5 pm and 7 pm to view the artwork and enjoy refreshments.

Our MS/HS students and staff will also have the opportunity to view the art throughout the school day from April 22 to 30. This will allow students to support their peers and celebrate their hard work and talents.

A huge thank you to our art teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Pence, for providing this event for our students and community. If you have any questions, you can contact her at pencej@stccs.org.

Save the date, and be sure to turn in your slips by May 8th!!

The Parent Leadership Team is hosting a Mother-Son Jam. Watch for details to come home with your elementary school children. All slips/money are due May 8th.