Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center

08/28/2026

Good Morning, VLC Family!

We are so excited to welcome everyone back for the 2026–2027 school year! We can’t wait to get started on Monday, August 31st!

As many of you know, our building underwent an extensive remodel over the summer, and we are thrilled to share our beautiful new space with you! As with any major renovation, we have experienced a few unexpected delays along the way. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we put the finishing touches on our new home.

Please note: VLC students’ first day of face-to-face learning will be Tuesday, September 1st as a full day of school starting at 7:30.

Edmentum classes will be available beginning Monday, August 31st, so students who are ready to get started are welcome to begin working on their classes that day.

New VLC students: Mrs. Ferris will begin reaching out to you today to schedule your orientation. We are looking forward to meeting you and helping you get started!

We are excited about the year ahead and all the possibilities it brings. Let’s make it a great year together!

Welcome back, VLC Family! 🎉

Have a fabulous day!!
Robin Ferris, Lead Secretary
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
810-591-4380

08/19/2026

Dear Swartz Creek Families,

This is a reminder that transportation requests for the 2026-2027 school year must be completed by Friday, August 21.

If your child will be riding a school bus this school year or attending AM and/or PM Latchkey, please carefully review the Transportation Instructions linked below and complete the required Transportation Change Request form in your PowerSchool/PowerParent account.

Important reminders:

• You must answer “YES” to the question asking if your student needs transportation. If YES is not selected, your child will not be assigned to a bus.

• Complete the form carefully, selecting the appropriate transportation option (AM, PM, or both) and the correct pick-up/drop-off location.

• Transportation requests may take up to 5 business days to be processed and assigned.

The Transportation Instructions also include information about setting up StopFinder, the district’s bus tracking app, as well as transportation instructions for students attending AM and/or PM Latchkey.

2026-2027 Transportation Instructions:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/Sccs/8d74da47-86e9-4ef1-ae1b-1971d487fcb3/Transportation-Instructions..pdf?disposition=inline

Please complete any necessary transportation requests no later than Friday, August 21 to help ensure your child’s transportation is in place for the start of the school year (*only if there are changes from last school year).

Questions?

For questions or assistance with PowerSchool/PowerParent, please contact Nikki Frye at 810-591-2385 or [email protected].

For all transportation-related questions, please contact John Miehm at 810-591-2113 or [email protected].

Thank you for your attention to this important deadline.

Swartz Creek Community Schools

08/13/2026

Welcome Ms. Trzebiatowski! ❤️🤍

Leadership updates for 2026–2027

Following approval by the Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education last night, we are excited to announce our administrative leadership team for the upcoming school year, including two new elementary principal appointments.

Please join us in congratulating:

Rebecca Trent – Principal, Morrish Elementary
Kellie Robertson – Principal, Gaines Elementary

Our 2026–2027 building leadership team:

Swartz Creek High School
Jamie Dammann – Principal
Joshua Attwood – Assistant Principal
Amy Hart – Assistant Principal

Swartz Creek Middle School
Theresa Anderson – Principal
Joseph Spencer – Assistant Principal

Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center/Athletics
Adrian Trzebiatowski – Director of Virtual Learning and Athletic Director

Syring Elementary
Brandie Bevel – Principal

Dieck Elementary
Heather Briggs – Principal

Elms Elementary
Shauntel Manning – Principal

Morrish Elementary
Rebecca Trent – Principal

Gaines Elementary
Kellie Robertson – Principal

These administrative updates are part of a thoughtful restructuring designed to reflect current enrollment while maintaining strong leadership and support for our students and staff.

We are excited about the team that will lead our Dragons into the 2026–2027 school year.

07/10/2026

06/26/2026

!!NEW ATHLETICS UPDATE!!

📣 Attention Swartz Creek Families!

The Swartz Creek Athletic Department is excited to announce our partnership with FinalForms and Eventlink for the 2026-2027 school year! These platforms will make it easier than ever to complete athletic forms and keep up with schedules, updates, and important event information.

✅ Register and complete your athletic forms through FinalForms:
https://swartzcreek-mi.finalforms.com

📅 Stay connected with schedules and event updates through Eventlink:
https://www.eventlink.com

📄 Parent Information Letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ULf18lNe3XefC3kFw0WxZXrwPaXD8euB2DDOCm5HdYM/edit?usp=sharing

Important reminders:
• Complete all required forms before the start of the season.
• Select all sports your student-athlete plans to participate in during the 2026-2027 school year.
• A valid MHSAA physical dated on or after April 15, 2026, must be on file before tryouts.

We encourage all Middle School and High School families to review the parent letter and complete registration as soon as possible. Thank you for helping us create a more efficient athletic experience for our student-athletes!

04/10/2026

🐉 Assistant Principal Week Spotlight 🐉

Today we’re celebrating Kellie Robertson, VLC Director! She’s not an assistant principal, but she is an incredible leader. There is not a VLC Director Day, but we wanted to give her a shoutout.

Kellie shared that what she loves most about her role is the “hard days” because they create opportunities for growth and strengthen relationships. That says so much about the heart she brings to her work every single day.

She is especially proud of how VLC staff and students have handled change this year, coming together as one family and continuing to support each other while growing into the best versions of themselves.

Fun fact: In her younger years, Kellie taught line dancing and roller skating lessons!

Her message to the school community is one we can all take to heart: We all make mistakes. It’s what we do after that matters. Be curious, not judgmental, and assume positive intent.

Thank you, Kellie, for your leadership, your positivity, and the way you support our students and staff each day.

03/22/2026

03/09/2026

Reminder for all Dragon families 🐉

01/30/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE! 📢

Join us for our Fourth Annual Connections to Wellness in the Creek! 🎉

📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Cage Fieldhouse (New location)

This FREE community event brings together over 50 organizations offering:
✅ Health & wellness resources
✅ Mental health support
✅ Financial wellness guidance
✅ Mobile food pantry – first 250 families receive free food
✅ Prizes & drawings (gift cards - including a $250 Meijer gift card, food baskets, toys & more!)
✅ FREE dinner from Cheezee Shack, Bongiornos Pizza, & Cafe Brulee.
✅ Fun activities for kids!

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and enjoy a fun-filled day with your community!

📌 Mark your calendar & share with your friends!

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Meijer
Genesee Health System
Rooted IN Love
PFCU
Adoption & Foster Care Specialists, Inc.
Krystle Steele, Your Local Insurance Expert
Financial Plus Credit Union
Vascular Institute of Michigan
Genesee County Prevention Coalition
Road2Wellness