Schoolcraft Community Schools

Schoolcraft Community Schools wishes all of our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful winter break! Please note that the Elementary School and Jr./Sr. High offices will be closed throughout the break. Offices will reopen as scheduled when school resumes on Monday, January 6th.

Dinner Plans on Thursday? We've Got You Covered! On Thursday, December 19th, Noodles & Company in Portage is teaming up with SCS to support Project Graduation! From 4:00 to 8:00 PM, 25% of qualifying purchases will be donated to this great cause. Just grab a delicious meal, enter the code, and make a difference! Thank you for supporting our Eagles—see you there!

Since 1871, Schoolcraft Community Schools has proudly served students from our cherished community and beyond, providing a tradition of excellence and opportunities to help every Eagle SOAR! We’re excited to welcome new students for the upcoming second semester! If you’re ready to be part of a vibrant, supportive school community, we invite you to apply today by clicking the link below. https://www.schoolcraftschools.org/o/scs/page/105c-and-transfer-requests (SCS will be accepting 4 students in grades K, 1st, 2nd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th)

Schoolcraft Community Schools is closed on Thursday, December 12, due to weather conditions.

We are thrilled to share that American School & University has recognized the Schoolcraft Elementary School project as an "Outstanding Design" for 2024! In their Nov/Dec 2024 issue, they highlighted how "the design of the new Schoolcraft Elementary is a direct response to interactive visioning with the community and district." This recognition is a testament to the power of collaboration and shared vision. A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible community, dedicated staff, and talented partners for making this award-winning facility a reality. Together, we’ve created a space where our students and staff can thrive for years to come!

Final Call for Donations! Tomorrow, December 10th, is the LAST DAY to contribute to our Winter Food Drive! All donations stay right here in our community, supporting the Schoolcraft Eagles Nest and helping local families in need. Let’s rally together, Eagles, and make a big impact before the deadline! Thank you for your generosity and support! (Donations are being collected at both the Elementary & Jr/Sr High)

Schoolcraft Community Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 5 due to dangerous travel conditions. A decision will be made by noon for after-school activites. Please watch the athletics Facebook page for updates.

Schoolcraft Elementary is excited to host our annual Food Drive to support the Eagle's Nest! Let’s come together as a community to help families in need this holiday season. When: December 2nd - December 9th Where: Donations can be dropped off at Schoolcraft Elementary (look for the collection bins in the main lobby). Goal: 2,000 items (If reached, the students will celebrate with a pajama day!) Let’s show what the Schoolcraft community is all about—caring, compassion, and making a difference. Thank you for supporting our Eagle's Nest!

SCS - Internet/Phone Service Restored: Internet and phone services were disrupted today due to a break in the line between SCS and KRESA. This break disrupted service to some Kalamazoo County school districts, including Schoolcraft. The repairs have been made and internet/phone services at our locations are back. Thank you.

SCS: INTERNET/PHONE OUTAGE SCS is currently without internet and phone capabilities. If you need to communicate any end-of-day changes for your child, please email those details to the school offices. The office teams will be refreshing their email periodically via hotspots. We will provide an update as things change. Elem: el-office@schoolcraftcs.org Jr/Sr High: hs-attendance@schoolcraftcs.org

Help Us Support The Eagles Nest Food Drive! Schoolcraft Jr/Sr High is kicking off its annual food drive to benefit The Eagles Nest of Schoolcraft. Donations will be accepted from November 18th through December 6th. In a typical year, the contributions from our incredible school community provide enough food to support local families for nearly three months. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference, and we’re so grateful for your support during this season of giving. Let’s come together and make this year’s drive a success!

Tomorrow, Friday the 15th is a 1/2 day of school for PreK-6 students due to family conferences. The Jr/Sr High will have a normal full-day, dismissing at 2:55 PM. SCS will run buses for both the 1/2 day and full-day dismissal. Please call your respective school office with any questions.

Join the team at Schoolcraft Jr/Sr High! We’re searching for a dedicated, collaborative educator to join our Educational Support and Intervention Team in a full-time Special Education teaching role, supporting 7th-9th grade students. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plan in a supportive environment that values teamwork and growth. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/kalamazoo/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Schoolcraft+Jr%2fSr+High+School%22

Be sure to swing by the Schoolcraft Biggby today to grab a coffee with a custom sleeve decorated by our very own 3rd graders in honor of World Kindness Day! Cheers Eagles and choose Kindness!

The Jr/Sr High will host a "Common Bond Kick Off Party" on Thursday the 6th from 3:00-4:40 PM in the Jr/Sr High Performing Arts Center. The party will include an inflatable obstacle course, pizza, pop, snacks, yard games, and of course... X-Treme Friendships! 7th-12th graders, we hope to see you there!

Notice from Schoolcraft Community Schools Transportation Office Please check the Bus Quest app for your bus number and pick-up and drop-off times. And please double-check them on Saturday in case we have changes in the route that need to be made in the next few days. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions at mcdonas@schoolcraftcs.org Enjoy your last few days of summer. Sean McDonald Transportation Director

Give a warm welcome to our new Band Director, Mrs. Mai Lan Vo!

From SCS Transportation Office A reminder to put your school bus transportation requests in before July 31st. This will help ensure bus routes are completed before the school year starts. Please take a few minutes to complete your request as soon as possible. Here is the link for the 2024-25 school year https://forms.gle/mUWoXQkyiV5m9VA97 If you have any questions, you can email me at mcdonas@schoolcraftcs.org or call the Transportation office at 269-488-7395 Have a wonderful summer. Sean McDonald, Transportation director

It's time to register your students for next year's school bus routes. This includes past and future riders. The school bus request link is https://forms.gle/mUWoXQkyiV5m9VA97. Submit your requests before August 2nd. If you have any questions, please call the transportation office at 269-488-7395 or email mcdonas@schoolcraftcs.org. Have an enjoyable and safe summer.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF HS FOOTBALL STUDENT ATHLETES We will be having a summer/pre-season PARENT MEETING next Thursday, June 6th at 6:00PM in the HS cafeteria. PARENTS OF INCOMING FRESHMAN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. TOPICS COVERED: - Program Philosophy - Introduce Coaching Staff - Summer/Season Expectations - Summer Schedule - Equipment - Physicals WE CANNOT WAIT TO GET STARTED!