Happy Spring! It’s been a chilly April. Hopefully some warm May days are ahead. Regardless of the weather, there’s a lot happening at Saugatuck Public Schools this spring. Recognition—As you are aware, Douglas Elementary School earned designation as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon High Performing School this year. DES is also ranked in the top …
Dear SPS Parents/Guardians, What a roller coaster ride of school year! Thank you for supporting your children and our faculty and staff through all the ups and downs of the past fifteen months. Nothing about school was quite the same this year, but I am very proud of the academic and social emotional growth of …
I hope each of our families was able to enjoy a break from school routines this past week and is ready for a strong finish to the school year. Unfortunately, steadily increasing COVID-19 case numbers and positivity rates across our state and county continue to affect every facet of teaching, learning and school activities. Our …
As we head into spring and the final trimester of the school year, I would like to thank you again foryour persistence in doing whatever it takes to support a healthy learning environment for ourstudents, faculty and staff. The challenges of the past year have affected each family in differentways and I am certain that …
The Saugatuck Public Schools Board of Education is proud to announce the selection of Trailblazers as the new mascot name for the district. A motion to accept the recommendation of the SPS Mascot Development Committee passed unanimously. The Mascot Development Committee unanimously recommended Trailblazers to the board of education following a seven-month process that included …
COVID-19 has dominated our thoughts and actions for most of 2020. I continue to be inspired byour teachers and support staff that continue to persevere in the face of significant challenges. I amgrateful for the efforts of our parents/guardians who continue to put in the extra hours to supportlearning in-person and online. I am proud …
October 6, 2020 Dear SPS Parent/Guardian, Since March, school leaders in each of our K-12 districts, public school academies and non-public schools throughout the Ottawa Area ISD have worked tirelessly and together to provide multiple learning options for students, including a safe return to classrooms. Our efforts have been thoughtfully developed in collaboration with state and local …
As we enter the fourth week of classes, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the efforts our students, parents and staff have made to keep everyone healthy and to overcome the educational challenges presented by learning during a global pandemic. Your children have been fantastic to work with these first weeks of …
Dear SPS Parent/Guardian, The first day of school on September 8th is rapidly approaching and we are in the process of making final preparations to welcome our students back in-person and online. The logistical challenges to prepare for students to return to school in-person and online have been significant. Please join me in thanking our building …
I hope that you and your family are still enjoying the pleasant summer weather in our beautiful community, and are excited to get back to learning with us, either in-person or online. There are still several families from whom we must hear regarding their plans this fall. This week, we are making phone calls to …
