Merrill Park Field Day is tomorrow, Friday!
Monday and Tuesday were extremely exciting days in the 3rd grade Kato Crew classroom. They have been researching and learning info about chickens and ducks. The class has been waiting 28 days for the ducks and 21 days for the chicks to hatch. During this time the students became experts in animals that lay eggs, life cycles, and egg anatomy through egg dissection. As they watched the eggs hatch live, they learned about basic care and handling of the baby chicks. They are excited give each chick a name, take care of them and share them with the rest of the school. Currently they have 7 chicks that have hatched so far. The Kato crew is still waiting and hopeful their duck eggs with hatch soon.
Mrs. Kato’s homeroom went on a field trip to Green Point. Ranger Andrea walked with the class and joined them on their picnic lunch before they began their hike. Students collected data while on their walk that included air temperature (a HOT 89.7), wind speed, types of clouds, animal tracks and finishing the day with leaf rubbings. They cooled off with frozen juice after their walk back. It was an amazing day spending time learning in nature and a partnership with Shiawassee Wildlife Refuge.
☀️📚 Registration is now open for the 2026 Rising 6th Grade Summer Enrichment Program!
This program is designed to help students strengthen academic skills and build confidence as they transition into middle school.
📍 Location: Saginaw PD Center
📅 June 22 – July 30, 2026
🕗 Monday–Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The program is:
✅ Mandatory for identified current 5th grade students
✅ Encouraged for all rising 6th graders
Families of identified students will receive direct district notification.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and registration details.
A strong summer leads to a stronger middle school start!
#ThisIsSPSD #SummerEnrichment #StudentSuccess
This program is designed to help students strengthen academic skills and build confidence as they transition into middle school.
📍 Location: Saginaw PD Center
📅 June 22 – July 30, 2026
🕗 Monday–Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The program is:
✅ Mandatory for identified current 5th grade students
✅ Encouraged for all rising 6th graders
Families of identified students will receive direct district notification.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and registration details.
A strong summer leads to a stronger middle school start!
#ThisIsSPSD #SummerEnrichment #StudentSuccess
🎉 SPSD families and community members are invited to join us for a District-Wide Appreciation Day!
Come out for an afternoon filled with family, food, fun, music, dancing, entertainment, and community celebration as we recognize and appreciate the families that make SPSD strong.
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Saginaw Middle School
3100 Webber Street, Saginaw, MI 48601
Enjoy FREE entertainment featuring:
🥁 Kevin Collins – African Drums
💃 Raymond DeLeon – Latino Dancers
👟 PreK & Elementary Sneaker Ball Fashion Show
Bring the family and come celebrate with us!
For more information, contact Ms. Inez Williams at 989-399-4425.
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDStrong #FamilyAndCommunity
Come out for an afternoon filled with family, food, fun, music, dancing, entertainment, and community celebration as we recognize and appreciate the families that make SPSD strong.
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Saginaw Middle School
3100 Webber Street, Saginaw, MI 48601
Enjoy FREE entertainment featuring:
🥁 Kevin Collins – African Drums
💃 Raymond DeLeon – Latino Dancers
👟 PreK & Elementary Sneaker Ball Fashion Show
Bring the family and come celebrate with us!
For more information, contact Ms. Inez Williams at 989-399-4425.
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDStrong #FamilyAndCommunity
Kindergarten Reverse Alphabet Boot Camp.
J is for jump rope
K is for king
M is for moustache
Elementary Division I student artists were proudly recognized during the 2026 SPSD Cultural Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony for their outstanding creativity, artistic skill, and celebration of Saginaw’s diverse cultures and communities through the arts. Congratulations to the student artists from Arthur Eddy Academy Elementary, Chester Miller Elementary, Herig Elementary, Merrill Park Elementary, and Zilwaukee Elementary for representing their schools with creativity, pride, and imagination.
A special thank you to art teachers Ms. Rogers, Ms. Martin, and Ms. Smith-Tilot for supporting, encouraging, and uplifting the artistic voices of their students. Thank you as well to our building and district administrators, families, and community members for supporting and celebrating student creativity. We are proud of the incredible talent being developed across Saginaw Public Schools!
#spsd #keepingkidsfirst #ARTeducation
Photo Credit: Sarah Beltran
A special thank you to art teachers Ms. Rogers, Ms. Martin, and Ms. Smith-Tilot for supporting, encouraging, and uplifting the artistic voices of their students. Thank you as well to our building and district administrators, families, and community members for supporting and celebrating student creativity. We are proud of the incredible talent being developed across Saginaw Public Schools!
#spsd #keepingkidsfirst #ARTeducation
Photo Credit: Sarah Beltran
#huskiesdocoolthings
This weekend, both Miss Teed and Mr. A performed as part of the cast of Shrek the Musical at Delta College. Some of our Merrill Park staff attended the show and said they did FANTASTIC! Great job Miss Teed and Mr. A!
⚾Coed Baseball/Softball sign-up is now OPEN for SPSD students!
Families can now register online by clicking the link, copying/pasting it, or scanning the QR code on the graphic. Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
Our youth sports programs give students opportunities to stay active, build teamwork and leadership skills, and represent their school community.
📲 Register today by using the QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/jcp5bMWkNPRvsxvR6
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDYouthSports #StudentAthletes
Families can now register online by clicking the link, copying/pasting it, or scanning the QR code on the graphic. Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
Our youth sports programs give students opportunities to stay active, build teamwork and leadership skills, and represent their school community.
📲 Register today by using the QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/jcp5bMWkNPRvsxvR6
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDYouthSports #StudentAthletes
🤼Coed Wrestling sign-up is now OPEN for SPSD students!
Families can now register online by clicking the link, copying/pasting it, or scanning the QR code on the graphic. Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
Our youth sports programs give students opportunities to stay active, build teamwork and leadership skills, and represent their school community.
📲 Register today by using the QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/mDYdG3SG5Q5ZQV7g7
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDYouthSports #StudentAthletes
Families can now register online by clicking the link, copying/pasting it, or scanning the QR code on the graphic. Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
Our youth sports programs give students opportunities to stay active, build teamwork and leadership skills, and represent their school community.
📲 Register today by using the QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/mDYdG3SG5Q5ZQV7g7
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDYouthSports #StudentAthletes
🏐 Coed Volleyball sign-up is now OPEN for SPSD students!
Families can now register online by clicking the link, copying/pasting it, or scanning the QR code on the graphic. Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
Our youth sports programs give students opportunities to stay active, build teamwork and leadership skills, and represent their school community.
📲 Register today by using the QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/x6ME7savAzGSkmUw8
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDYouthSports #StudentAthletes
Families can now register online by clicking the link, copying/pasting it, or scanning the QR code on the graphic. Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
Our youth sports programs give students opportunities to stay active, build teamwork and leadership skills, and represent their school community.
📲 Register today by using the QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/x6ME7savAzGSkmUw8
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDYouthSports #StudentAthletes
These girls saved 150 paws tickets for lunch with a teacher. They got Subway or McDonald’s, Mrs. Kato's treat!!
🏆 Join us for Awards Night at the District Cultural Art Show! Celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of our student artists as we recognize award winners from across Saginaw Public Schools.
📍 SVRC Marketplace
📅 Thursday, May 14
Award Schedule:
5:30 PM – Elementary (Arthur Eddy, Herig, Merrill Park, Chester Miller, Zilwaukee)
6:00 PM – Middle/High (TMS, SMS, SASA MS, United, SASA HS)
6:30 PM – Elementary (Handley, Loomis, Kempton, Jessie Rouse, Stone)
Come support our students and celebrate their amazing achievements!
📍 SVRC Marketplace
📅 Thursday, May 14
Award Schedule:
5:30 PM – Elementary (Arthur Eddy, Herig, Merrill Park, Chester Miller, Zilwaukee)
6:00 PM – Middle/High (TMS, SMS, SASA MS, United, SASA HS)
6:30 PM – Elementary (Handley, Loomis, Kempton, Jessie Rouse, Stone)
Come support our students and celebrate their amazing achievements!
This past weekend, Mrs. Ueberroth ran "The D". Here she is in front of both Ford Field and Commerica Park. We are so proud of her.
#myprincipaliscoolerthanyours
Mrs. Kato’s 3rd Grade ELA classes got the opportunity to learn about the Saginaw Watershed, the water cycle and how trees are important to our environment. Ranger Andrea from the Shiawasee refuge is a partner with the sustainability teacher fellowship program that Mrs. Kato was a part of for the 2025 2026 school year. In ELA the students are studying why the world‘s freshwater sources are threatened and how they can persuade others to take action to contribute to a better world.
There will be NO cheerleading practice for Merrill Park today.
🏈 Elementary Flag Football Playoffs Update + Championship Matchups!
What a great night of competition across SPSD! Our student-athletes showed up, competed hard, and represented their schools with pride.
🏆 2nd/3rd Grade Winners
Herig defeated Stone
Handley defeated Zilwaukee
Chester Miller defeated Jessie Rouse
Arthur Eddy defeated Jesse Loomis
Kempton defeated Arthur Eddy
🏆 4th/5th Grade Winners
Kempton defeated Arthur Eddy
Jesse Loomis advanced against Kempton
Merrill Park defeated Stone
Handley defeated Herig
🔥 Next Up: Semi-Finals & Championship – Wednesday, May 6, @Saginaw Middle School (3100 Webber)
🕔 Semi-Finals – 5:00 PM
Field 1: Handley vs. Chester Miller (2nd/3rd)
Field 2: Kempton vs. Herig (2nd/3rd)
Field 3: Merrill Park vs. Kempton (4th/5th)
Field 4: Handley vs. Jesse Loomis (4th/5th)
🏆 Championship Games – 6:00 PM
Come out and support our student-athletes as they compete for the championship! It’s been an incredible run, and we’re looking forward to a great finish.
#ThisIsSPSD #ElementarySports
🏈 What a Night for SPSD Elementary Flag Football!
Last night’s Elementary Flag Football Playoff Celebration was a great example of what happens when our community shows up for our students.
From the games on the field to the energy in the stands, it was a night filled with excitement, teamwork, and support. We were proud to have community partners like H.E.L.P., Team Loyalty, and the Michigan Arsenal arena football team join us—connecting with students, signing autographs, and adding to the experience.
A big thank you as well to T&T Authentic Mexican Cuisine for keeping everyone fed and energized throughout the evening.
Most importantly, our student-athletes showed what hard work, discipline, and teamwork look like.
🏆 The championship game takes place on Wednesday, May 6—we hope to see the community back out again to support our students!
#ThisIsSPSD #ElementarySports
Last night’s Elementary Flag Football Playoff Celebration was a great example of what happens when our community shows up for our students.
From the games on the field to the energy in the stands, it was a night filled with excitement, teamwork, and support. We were proud to have community partners like H.E.L.P., Team Loyalty, and the Michigan Arsenal arena football team join us—connecting with students, signing autographs, and adding to the experience.
A big thank you as well to T&T Authentic Mexican Cuisine for keeping everyone fed and energized throughout the evening.
Most importantly, our student-athletes showed what hard work, discipline, and teamwork look like.
🏆 The championship game takes place on Wednesday, May 6—we hope to see the community back out again to support our students!
#ThisIsSPSD #ElementarySports
🍎 Happy National Teacher Day
Today is about recognizing the work that often goes unseen.
The early mornings, the extra time after school, the constant adjustments to meet students where they are—our teachers show up for it all. You guide, support, challenge, and care in ways that shape who our students become.
Saginaw Public Schools is stronger because of you.
Thank you for everything you bring to your classrooms and to our community.
#NationalTeacherDay #ThisIsSPSD
Today is about recognizing the work that often goes unseen.
The early mornings, the extra time after school, the constant adjustments to meet students where they are—our teachers show up for it all. You guide, support, challenge, and care in ways that shape who our students become.
Saginaw Public Schools is stronger because of you.
Thank you for everything you bring to your classrooms and to our community.
#NationalTeacherDay #ThisIsSPSD
Every spring, the Kiwanis Club
of Saginaw County selects a Teacher of the Year. This award is based on dedication, teamwork and commitment to improving the lives of students. Today, our very own Kathy Harper was presented with this years award. We are so proud of you Mrs. Kathy. 🎉❤️🐾
