Sand Creek Community Schools

Sand Creek parent, Rachelle Bell, was honored to present the "Inclusion Champion" award to two very deserving 1SC team members at last night's board meeting. Congratulations to Kim Beal at the elementary and Melissa Jodway at the junior high/high school. We are so proud of these ladies and their efforts on the playground and in the classroom!

This week in athletics:

Shout out to these amazing students for representing themselves 1SC! Noah Dufty – recognized for being kind, respectful, and prepared in each class! Zach Prater – recognized for representing 1SC in all of his classes by being helpful to all and giving 100% effort! Van Walsh – recognized for being a hardworking and kind leader by taking accountability! Gemma Palmer – recognized for her great grades, self-advocacy skills, and communication with teachers! Joseline Wilson – recognized for taking initiative and asking quality questions, demonstrating great ownership! Aubriegh Smith – recognized for taking ownership in her learning and coming to class ready to learn and participate! Cal Czerniejewski – recognized for being a dedicated student by showing attention and contributing to class! Wayland Crusinberry – recognized for taking on a leadership role in the trombone section in Band!

There is an Open House Breakfast for Project Search on Thursday, December 12th at Hickman Hospital. Click the link for information on Project Search: https://www.lisd.us/special-education/programs-and-resources/project-search/

Ruth McGregor Elementary hosted Safety Day on Friday, November 8th. A huge thank you to Madison Township and the Lenawee County Road Commission, along with the Sand Creek Transportation Department, in making this happen for our Little Aggies! It was a great event, the weather couldn't have been better, and we are already looking forward to next year.

"Adopt" a Family for 2024 is going on now. Please contact Mrs. Shindorf in the Social Work office if you would like to be "adopted" by the community, if you are interest in donating, or if you need more information.

Coming up in athletics:

JV and varsity boys basketball will begin practice on 11/11 from 3:15-5:00. Tryouts will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

High school winter sports teams begin practice on November 11th. Practices will be held for the following teams: competitive cheerleading, boys basketball, and wrestling. High school bowling will begin practice on November 14th and high school girls basketball will begin practice on November 18th. Additionally, the winter sports parent meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 14th has been cancelled. Each team will have their own parent meeting. Watch for communication from your athlete's coach.

Calling all Veterans! Ruth McGregor Elementary is hosting a Veteran's Day celebration on Monday, November 11th at 1:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Food Baskets will be distributed on Monday, November 25th. Thank you to Sand Creek Telephone Company for once again partnering with Sand Creek Community Schools to help those in need this holiday season. Please see the flyer for the needed items and thank you for your continued support!

On Tuesday, 11/5, Sand Creek's varsity volleyball team will travel to Napoleon High School for the first round of MHSAA Districts. They will face the Hudson Tigers at 5:00. Click on this link for tickets: https://gofan.co/event/2122229?schoolId=MI3341 Good luck, Aggies!

Thank you to the Moo Crew for organizing the annual pumpkin decorating contest! Congrats to junior high division winners: Rylee Conn, 1st place; Easton Wilson, 2nd place; Sophia Eddolls, 3rd place; Macie Smith & Delaney Eack, 4th place. Congrats to high school division winners: Joseline Wilson, 1st place; Clinton Wilson, 2nd place; Addison Butz, 3rd place; Michael Clendennin, 4th place. Great job, Aggies!

For those attending the varsity football game at Reading this evening, here is some information to keep in mind. The football field is on State St. in Reading. Also, on the visitor's side there is a lot of open space but not a lot of provided seating. Feel free to bring chairs. Have fun cheering on our Aggies!! Ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/2117885?schoolId=MI3516

The winter sports season is right around the corner! Student, family, and senior TCC passes are all available for purchase on MySchoolBucks.com, at the gate for home games, or in the high school office.

The varsity football team travels to Reading on Friday to face the Rangers in the MHSAA District Semifinal. Kickoff is at 7:00. Follow this link to purchase tickets. https://gofan.co/event/2117885?schoolId=MI3516 Let's cheer on our Aggies!

The Sand Creek Sophomores are still selling cozy Sand Creek Aggie blankets! All orders need to be placed on MySchoolBucks by November 15th. Blankets will arrive before Christmas, making them the perfect gift.

This week in athletics:

The final regular season volleyball game will be held tomorrow, 10/29. The Aggies will host the Summerfield Bulldogs starting with the JV game at 5:00 followed by the varsity game. It is also Senior Night so come out and cheer on your favorite senior volleyball player!

Madalynn Trame ran an amazing race and finished in 8th place at the Regional Cross Country Meet. She has qualified for the State Meet at MIS next Saturday @ 11:30 AM. Her time placed her as the 7th fastest girl in Sand Creek history. Way to go Madalynn! She has been nominated for Lenawee County Athlete of the Week. Vote here: https://www.lenconnect.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/10/26/vote-for-lenawee-county-athlete-of-the-week-oct-21-26/75731281007/#m2qv2m5dnu5ej73c1sl