Our 2nd graders enjoyed learning about the Scientific Method (Science), Graphic Organizers (Math), and conducting a Scientific Experiment (known as "The Water Drop Lab") on Friday, Feb. 20th with Dr. G. The students had a little help from "Chocolate and Vanilla" -- Two furry little friends who love to ask BIG Questions and then need some help from the students to help answer them!!!
#spsd #handleyhornets
Trying to decide what to have for dinner? Papa John's has a great way to get some dinner & support our school. Today, February 24th (& March 24th, April 28th, & May 26th), you can use the code: HANDLEY20. This gives you 20% off the regular menu price & 20% s donated to our school!
(State St. & Court St. locations) You can even share the code with family & friends! Please see the picture for more details.
The MAEA Region 11 Art Show awards were on Thursday evening (2/19). We had a great turnout of families who came to see the art on display.
#spsd #artshow #art
Girls on the Run Spring 2026 registration is now open! 🏃♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏿♀️Spaces are filling quickly! The season starts Monday, March 23rd, and will run through Saturday, June 6th. Our team meets on Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 pm. To register, visit: https://www.gotrgreatlakesbay.org/
Scholarships are available for all girls.
🏀🌟 Summer Basketball Camp Opportunity! 🌟🏀
We’re excited to share that Saginaw Valley State University Men’s Basketball is hosting Youth & Position Camps this summer! Check registration for fees.
This is a great opportunity for students to build skills, grow in confidence, and learn from collegiate coaches in a fun and competitive environment! 💪🔥
🏀 Youth Camp – Session 1
📅 June 8–11
👧👦 Boys & Girls K–12th Grade
🏀 Youth Camp – Session 2
📅 July 6–9
👧👦 Boys & Girls K–5th Grade
🏀 Boys Position Camp
📅 July 6–9
👦 Boys 6th–12th Grade
🔗 Register here: [https://svsumensbasketballcamps.totalcamps.com/]
📧 Questions? [dliddell@svsu.edu]
Please note: This is a community opportunity and is not sponsored by our school, but we are happy to share programs that may benefit our students and families.
Let’s keep our students active and growing this summer! 🏀✨
🎓 Thinking About Handley Elementary? Join Us for Information Night!
Families are invited to attend Handley Elementary School’s Information Night to learn more about our Gifted and Talented program for the 2026–2027 school year.
📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Handley Elementary School
1300 Passolt St., Saginaw
This evening is designed for:
• Families of children entering Kindergarten
• Prospective families considering Handley for grades 1–5
• Parents and guardians who want to learn more about program goals, curriculum, and testing
What to expect:
✔️ A brief presentation introducing Handley’s programs
✔️ Self-guided tours of learning spaces
✔️ Classroom visits and opportunities to meet staff
✔️ Time to ask questions and learn more about next steps
Testing for the 2026–2027 school year will begin soon, and this event is a great way to explore whether Handley is the right fit for your child.
We look forward to welcoming you!
What a great day of basketball on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Saginaw Middle School as our 4th and 5th grade elementary teams wrapped up an exciting season of competition!
🏆 Co-Ed Championship
Stone Elementary defeated Chester Miller to take home the championship — congratulations!
🏆 Boys Championship
Loomis advanced to the title game after defeating Kempton in the semifinals, then faced Handley in the championship. Handley came out on top with a 30–16 win to claim the title.
👏 Congratulations to all of our student-athletes, coaches, and families who made this tournament and season a success. Great effort, great sportsmanship, and a great season all around!
Did you know that a little generosity goes a long way? 💛 Our PreK program is so thankful for recent parent donations — Connect Four, uniquely shaped hole punches, envelopes, glue, cups, hole punchers, cardstock, and more. These supplies already bring smiles, hands-on learning, and creative projects to our classroom. A huge THANK YOU to HHSA for sharing our wish lists, and to everyone who checked them out. You all helped make learning more fun! What donations have made a difference in your child’s classroom? 🎨✂️📚
@HHSA
Girls on the Run 2026 spring season is quickly approaching! 🏃🏾♀️
Only 20 spaces available! Sign up opens 2/16/2026. https://www.gotrgreatlakesbay.org/
#HandleyHornets
🏀 Elementary Basketball Championship Games 🏀
It’s championship week for our elementary basketball teams! Join us as students compete for the title and showcase their hard work, teamwork, and school pride.
📅 Wednesday, February 11
1st–3rd Grade Tournament & Championship
📍 Location: Saginaw Middle School
🏀 Courts 1 & 2 | Half Court Games
🕔 5:00 PM – Tournament Games
• Handley vs. Arthur Eddy
• Herig vs. Stone
🕠 5:45 PM – Semifinal Game
• Jessie Rouse vs. Court 1 Winner
🕡 6:30 PM – Championship Game
• Court 1 Winner vs. Court 2 Winner
❤️ Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
4th–5th Grade Championship Games
📍 Location: Saginaw Middle School
🏀 Full Court Games
🕚 11:00 AM – Semifinal Games
Girls (Court 1):
• Chester Miller vs. Stone (Championship Game)
Boys (Court 2):
• Kempton vs. Jesse Loomis
🕛 12:00 PM – Championship Games
• Boys Championship: Handley vs. Boys Semifinal Winner
$2 admission for games.
Our 1st–5th grade students are hitting the court this week for the SPSD Elementary Basketball Tournament! Games tip off Tuesday, February 10 at Arthur Eddy, Stone, Handley, and Kempton, with championship games at Saginaw Middle School on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 14.
Come out, cheer loud, and support our young athletes!
🏀 SPSD Elementary Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, February 10
1st–3rd Grade Tournament
🕔 5:00 PM
• Arthur Eddy (Jelks) vs. Chester Miller (Reimus). 📍Location: Arthur Eddy
• Stone (Watson) vs. Handley (Scott). 📍Location: Stone
🕠 5:45 PM
• Arthur Eddy (Ray) vs. Handley (Herd). 📍Location: Arthur Eddy
• Herig (Tolbert B) vs. Chester Miller (Goodman). 📍Location: Stone
🕡 6:30 PM
• Jesse Rouse (Campbell) vs. Handley (Danks). 📍Location: Arthur Eddy
4th–5th Grade Tournament
🕔 5:00 PM
• Stone Girls (Wicker) vs. Herig Girls (Gallardo). 📍Location: Handley
• Jesse Loomis (Lincoln) vs. Kempton (Lavario). 📍Location: Kempton
🕕 6:00 PM
• Handley (Thigpen) vs. Merrill Park (Sunday). 📍Location: Handley
• Kempton (Evans) vs. Herig (Bland). Location: Kempton
🕕 6:00 PM (Girls Game)
• Girls BI: Chester Miller (Smith)
🏆 Wednesday, February 11
1st–3rd Grade Championship Night
🕔 5:00 PM – Tournament Games
• Court 1: Team vs. Team
• Court 2: Team vs. Team
🕠 5:45 PM – Semifinals
• Bye Team vs. 5:00 PM Winner
• 5:00 PM Winner (Most Points) advances
🕡 6:30 PM – Championship Game
• Winner of 5:45 vs. team with most semifinal points
📍 Location
• Saginaw Middle School
🏀🏆 Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
4th–5th Grade Championship
🕚 11:00 AM – Semifinals
• Court 1: Girls Championship Game
• Court 2: Boys Semifinal
🕛 12:00 PM – Championship Game
• Semifinal Winner vs. Tuesday Team (Most Points)
📍 Location
• Saginaw Middle School
$2 admission for games.
We are ready for the Olympics!! 🥌⛸️⛷️
Each grade level has drawn a country to represent in the Olympics.
PreK - USA
Kinder - Sweden
1st grade - Canada
2nd grade - France
3rd grade - Netherlands
4th grade - Norway
5th grade - Germany
AMPES - Austria
Some students have colored flags to decorate their classroom doors, some have learned about many of the Olympic events, and some have even watched some of the events!
Medals will be distributed to each grade level’s medal banner as they are won, and we will be keeping a medal count by the gym.
#HandleyHornets #SPSD
✨ Celebrating World Hijab Day at Handley!🧕🏽💛
In honor of World Hijab Day (February 1st), our Handley kindergarten and third-grade students had the special opportunity to learn about hijabs from a wonderful guest speaker. Students discovered that the hijab is not only a piece of clothing, but also a symbol of dignity, strength, faith, and identity.
Through meaningful conversations and learning experiences, our students were reminded that our diversity makes us stronger and that understanding one another helps build a more caring and united school community. 🌎🤝
A heartfelt thank you to our parent volunteer for sharing their time, knowledge, and culture with us. We are so grateful for partnerships that help our students grow in empathy, respect, and appreciation for others.
At Handley, we celebrate every story, every culture, and every student — because together, our differences make us shine!✨💙
#WorldHijabDay #HandleyPride #CelebrateDiversity #StrongerTogether #HandleyHornets #SPSD
Hey Handley Hornets!
From February 3rd to February 13th, we are collecting items for children in Foster Families. The items will be donated to the Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center. This is an amazing organization that helps families with access to items during & in some cases after foster care as well.
Each hallway wing will have a basket where students can place items to be donated.
Lastly, students who donate items will be eligible for a HERO ticket & then a drawing.
🎓 Handley Elementary Information Night | 2026–2027 Families are invited to learn more about Handley Elementary School’s Program for the Creative and Academically Talented during our upcoming Information Night. Join us for a short presentation introducing Handley’s programs, followed by a self-guided tour of the school, brief classroom visits, and opportunities to meet staff and ask questions. This event is ideal for families of incoming kindergarten students, prospective students in grades 1–5, and parents who want to learn more about curriculum, goals, and upcoming testing.
📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 1300 Passolt St., Saginaw
Testing for the 2026–2027 school year will begin soon, and this is a great opportunity to explore whether Handley is the right fit for your child.
October is National Principals Month! Let’s recognize the principals and assistant principals who shape our schools in the Saginaw Public School District.
Visit principalsmonth.org for ideas on how to celebrate and show appreciation. #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
Count Day helps determine vital funding for our schools, which directly supports programs, teachers, and resources for your child's education.
Every student counts-- and every day matters!
