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 …
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 …
It’s a beautiful day in our SPS neighborhood, too. – Dr. Tim Travis, Superintendent Don’t you enjoy how Thanksgiving’s spirit of gratitude just seems to effortlessly roll right into December’s spirit of peace, goodwill, and anticipation? I do! As I wrote previously, nothing warms my heart more at this time of year than for my …
As the 2019-20 school year begins, I am thankful to our community for the passage of an enhancement millage last year that has given us the opportunity to increase our investment in early childhood education. Beginning this fall, our four year old preschool program will add 33% more learning time, and will run Monday through …
