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  • September 6, 2019

Nominations will be open January 1, 2020 for the 7th class of inductees into the Foundation for Saline Area Schools Hall of Fame. The FSAS Hall of Fame honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding individual ability, leadership, character, personal drive and dedication. Their lives and accomplishments serve to inspire our students and the Saline community.

Your help is requested in selecting our future inductees. Click here to nominate an individual who meets the following requirements:

Eligibility (must be one or more of the following):

  • A Saline High School graduate of 5 years or more
  • A former faculty, staff member, coach or administrator (must have retired from all full-time positions)
  • An individual who has made exceptional contributions to the Saline Area Schools community

Criteria:

  • Gained recognition and prominence in his/her field or endeavor and/or made noteworthy contributions to that field or in community service
  • A person of integrity and good character
  • Exemplifies the principles, philosophy and mission of the Saline School District and the FSAS Alumni Association

Nominations for the Foundation for Saline Area Schools 7th Hall of Fame class will be open on January 1, 2020.  The 6th class of inductees were announced at the Spring Recognition Reception in April 2019 and inducted during the September 2019 Hall of Fame Weekend

For more information about the Hall of Fame of the Foundation for Saline Area Schools, please contact Annherst Kreitz at 734-827-4220.

  • June 24, 2019

Secondary School Writing Centers Association
November 8-11, 2018
Arlington, VA

Erika Chatell, Liz Colson, Sam Hambleton, and Ari Kok joined SHS Writing Center co-directors, Madelyn Clark and Jen Denzin, on a weekend trip to George Mason University to attend the first national convention of the Secondary School Writing Centers Association (SSWCA). SSWCA, formerly CAPTA (Capital Area Peer Tutoring Association), welcomed over 500 students and directors from 39 schools and universities from across the country: VA, PA, MA, GA, CT, MD, ID, FL, TX, NY, NH, and MI!

Highlights from the conference included peer-led sessions on positive tutoring strategies and growth of peer support across disciplines. Additionally, SHS consultants relished their ability to highlight our online writing review process. Unlike most centers, our center responds to 90% of our submissions online. SHS consultants aim to evaluate this work in order to present at the next conference in spring of 2020.

In addition to the day and a half of conferencing, the SHS group traveled throughout the greater DC area using the Metro. On Saturday, the group visited the National Mall, National Archives, White House, Lincoln, WWII, and Vietnam Memorials. On Sunday, Veterans Day, the group walked through Arlington National Cemetery. It was the perfect place to reflect upon those who lost their lives serving our country, and those who continue to serve to keep Americans safe.

Finally, no trip would be complete without great eats! Trips to Sushi Rock, Tupelo Honey, Alto Fumo, and the Cupcakery did not disappoint.

The SHS Writing Center is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year!
Stop by the Writing Center to pick up an application.

 

 

  • December 13, 2018

Did you know this past year, the Foundation:

  • Gave over $120,000 to Saline Area Schools, that included:
    • 26 Teaching grants
    • 7 Building grants
    • 2 Partnership grants
    • 2 Student-led grants
  • Unveiled the 30th year Donor Recognition Wall in September 2018
  • Hosted the Spring Recognition/Volunteer Appreciation at Emagine Theater
  • Since September 2018, awarded another $65,000 in teaching, building and district grants
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  • December 13, 2018

Making a difference one mobile school store at a time! The Student Leadership Club at Heritage School, advised by Mrs. Pete and Mrs. Turner, are showing the impact of being responsible, respectful, and kinder than necessary, in order to make a positive difference in another student or staff member’s life.

The mobile school store travels to different classes throughout the day, rewarding their fellow classmates for their positive actions. When a student has enough blue tickets received from making a difference, they are able to purchase a prize in return. One is only able to receive tickets for outstanding, out-of-the-ordinary actions. The value of a ticket is based on the value of the positive impact.

Not only does the Heritage School Store promote better behavior, but it also exposes the students to the business world. Through promoting the store to the entire school, students gain knowledge on marketing. They are also expressing creativity finding extraordinary ways to have a positive impact on each other, as classmates.

By 2025, the time the Leadership Club students graduate high school, there is a projected 30% growth rate of jobs in the business world. Being young and learning the foundational knowledge of being an entrepreneur will prepare these students for the real world by giving them experience in marketing, selling, communicating, creating and maintaining relationships with customers. All of this is done while maintaining a positive atmosphere for everyone involved.

“The Foundation provided a grant to purchase the prizes for the earned positive tickets to create the school store. This has also has a positive impact on the students and the understanding of the 4 C’s of Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Critical Thinking.” -Mrs. Pete and Mrs. Turner.

  • October 14, 2017

To honor the 30th year of the Foundation, the annual Fall Kickoff was a Celebration Tailgate and Fair that took place on October 13th at Saline High School.  At the tailgate, attendees heard from Ellen Ewing, former SAS Superintendent and recent Hall of Fame inductee; Superintendent Scot Graden; Reid Paxton, current trustee and son of FSAS founder, Bruce Paxton; and FSAS President Katie Murphy.  The Foundation’s past, present and future was highlighted to show how the Foundation has positively impacted the school and community for over 30 years.

Presenting Sponsor Briarwood Ford and Food Sponsor Knight’s Restaurant were generous partners for  the celebration.  For the second year in a row, Steve Whitener, owner of Briarwood Ford, awarded a check of matching funds up to $5,000 for the FSAS 2017/18 campaign.  

Following the Tailgate, the auxiliary football field was the site of a fair with dunk tank, inflatables, games and more for children of all ages.  The event attracted more than 500 people!

  • September 17, 2017

We honored our 4th Hall of Fame class with a tailgate party, on the patio, at Hornet Stadium on Friday night, and a banquet on Saturday night.

The class of 2017 inductees consisted of Mary Gordon Converse, Ellen Ewing, Hamilton Morningstar,  Carol Pirkola, Dr. Katherine Ramsland (Johnston), Cristela Scanlon, Michael Smith, and Becca Sweitzer. Hall of Fame Weekend was sponsored by R&B Plastics Machinery. For more information to nominate for the 5th Hall of Fame class click here.

Special thanks to Angel Food Catering for catering the banquet!