Today, our first grade students had a wonderful time listening to stories read by members of the Saginaw Police Department! 🚔💙
Thank you to our local officers for spending time with our students, sharing the joy of reading, and building positive connections in our community. It was a day full of smiles, great stories, and meaningful moments!
#CommunityConnections #ReadingMatters #ThankYouOfficers #SaginawStrong
Our school was glowing green today as students and staff showed their spirit for St. Patrick’s Day! From bright shirts to festive accessories, the hallways were full of energy, smiles, and lucky vibes 🌈✨
It’s time to welcome our newest learners to the hive! Kindergarten Round-Up gave families a chance y to meet our amazing team and see what makes Stone such a special place to learn and grow.
We can’t wait to meet our Future Stone Stingers and their families—your journey starts here!
Victorious Community Development (VCD) is sponsoring a Spring Break LEAD Camp March 30 through April 3 at the Victorious Believers Ministries Church, 624 S. Outer Drive. This camp is for students in grades 2 through 8. It will be held Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Breakfast, Lunch and a Snack will be served. Students will be exposed to learning and development opportunities that are fun and exciting. There will be a culminating event on the last day...more details to follow. The Barcode to register is above as well as the flyer for the event. Or Register here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tbuiJBFOhdR5pk30SSoBLFB0Ry2pKinanXCq0HDHf_s/viewform?edit_requested=true
This Reading Month, our first graders got an extra boost of inspiration from their amazing third-grade reading buddies! 🤝✨ Together, they dove into books, shared stories, and supported one another in the wonderful world of reading.
It’s so heartwarming to see older students guiding younger ones, creating a love for reading that will last a lifetime. 📖❤️ The smiles and laughter were contagious, and we couldn't be more proud of these future leaders supporting each other!
Let’s keep the reading momentum going! #ReadingMonth #BuddyReading #BuildingBridges #FutureLeaders #BookLovers #StrongerTogether 🌟📚
Today was a heartwarming day as Judge Janay Lamar took time out of her busy schedule to read to a class of bright-eyed 1st graders! 🙌🏽 Her passion for education and her dedication to empowering young minds shone through as she shared an exciting story, sparking creativity and curiosity in the classroom.
These kids were all ears, captivated by every word! 👏🏽💡
What a wonderful way to remind our little ones that reading opens doors to endless possibilities.
#CommunityImpact #InspiringYoungMinds #ReadingIsPower #JudgeJanayLamar #LiteracyMatters #FutureLeaders 📖💫
🌸 What an incredible day! Thank you to everyone who participated in Pink Out Day to support Breast Cancer Awareness. 💖 Your spirit and unity made this event a huge success!
We saw the halls filled with pink, and it was amazing to see so many students coming together for such an important cause. 🙌 Together, we raised awareness, showed support, and made a difference!
Stay tuned for more ways to get involved and keep spreading the message of hope. 💪
#PinkOutDay #BreastCancerAwareness #StoneStudents #TogetherWeFight #MakingADifference
We had a wonderful time at Pastries with Parents at Stone Elementary! It was so special to see our students and their families sharing smiles, laughter, and of course, delicious pastries together. 💛
Thank you to all the amazing parents and guardians who joined us and helped make this event such a success. Your involvement makes our school community stronger and brighter every day!
A big shoutout to our dedicated staff and volunteers for organizing such a fantastic morning. We loved seeing our Stone Elementary family come together!
We are so proud to recognize the hard work, dedication, and positive attitudes of our amazing Stone Stingers this month! 💫 These students have gone above and beyond in their studies and demonstrated kindness, leadership, and determination.
Students, families, and staff came together to celebrate with music, laughter, and plenty of time on the dance floor. From the fun decorations to the sweet treats and great tunes, the energy in the room was absolutely amazing! 💃🕺
It was so special to see our school community connecting, smiling, and making memories together. Events like this remind us how lucky we are to have such supportive families and dedicated staff who help make every celebration shine.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening full of joy and heart! 💕
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible parent volunteers and dedicated staff who made the night such a success. From decorating and setting up, to organizing activities, selling tickets, supervising, and cleaning up — your time, energy, and heart made all the difference.
Because of you, our students were able to enjoy a fun, safe, and memorable evening filled with music, laughter, and lots of dancing. 💃🕺
We are so grateful for a school community that shows up, supports one another, and helps create special moments for our kids. Thank you for making the night so sweet! 💕
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!
🏀 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.
Quick Facts About the Contest
The contest information is located at ArtContest.ESS.com.
To enter, students must submit a traditional or digital drawing or painting with an image representing “Imagine a day at school where toys come to life. What would your day look like?”
The contest ends on March 1 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time.
The top five finalists in each Grade Group will be featured on ESS’ Facebook and Instagram for public voting during the week of April 6.
Public voting ends on April 12 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time.
Winners will be announced on April 15.
Winning students will receive a $500 American Express gift card, plus $500 for their school.
ESS corporate employees’ children cannot win.
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.
Our **second graders** had an amazing hands-on adventure with a **fossil and archaeology dig** in partnership with the **Castle Museum**! From uncovering ancient clues to learning how archaeologists and paleontologists do their work, curiosity was running wild and discoveries were everywhere.
Big thanks to the Castle Museum for bringing history to life—what a memorable experience for our young explorers! 🌟
