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The Latest Look at Enrollment in Saline Area Schools  

The estimated loss in enrollment for Saline Area Schools is less than expected. At the Sept. 24 SAS Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Steve Laatsch gave a report on the latest enrollment numbers. Laatsch said the district is seeing a “smaller than anticipated loss in students.” This past June, when setting the budget for this ...

The American Red Cross Honors Saline Area Schools and Saline High School

Saline students have played a big part in helping the American Red Cross through blood donation drives, and for that they were honored. At the Sept. 25 Saline Area Schools Board of Education meeting, Red Cross representatives Gerry Abejuro and Leonard Rezmierski were on hand to honor Saline Area Schools and the Saline High School ...

Fall Fun 2024

Events Apple Daze (downtown Dexter) Autumn’s kick-off returns again with wagon rides, games, activities, craft booths, food, cider, petting zoo, entertainment and of course an apple pie eating contest. Sat. Oct 5, 10 am-5pm. Cider Mills & Apple Orchards Dexter Cider Mill(3685 Central St, Dexter) At 135 years, the longest continuously running cider mill in Michigan ...

The Washtenaw Area Council for Children is Recognizing Milan’s Paddock Elementary

Paddock Elementary School is being honored for helping to equip students with information to keep themselves safe from harm. In announcing its annual honors, the Washtenaw Area Council for Children (WACC) said Paddock Elementary is being recognized with the “Safe Kids Award.” The WACC said it’s proud to announce this year’s “Gathering for Good,” where ...

Over $1 Million Invested into Local Students around Washtenaw County for their College and Career Dreams

More than 16,000 second through seventh grade students across Washtenaw County have unlocked over $1 million in college and career savings thanks to My Future Fund, a free program for students enrolled in participating public schools in Washtenaw County.  “We are thrilled to invest more than $1 million into students and their dreams right here ...

Scio Township has a Temporary Solution for Vacant Township Manager Duties

Scio Township has made a number of decisions regarding the job or better yet jobs of the township manager. With the role of township manager now vacant after Joyce Parker stepped down from the spot on Sept. 15 and no replacement on hand, the township board at its Sept. 10 meeting delegated some duties connected ...

Hate Speech Incidents Reported at Saline High School

A message from the Saline Area Schools Superintendent went out on September 14 informing school district families of hate speech that occurred at Saline High School. Superintendent Stephen Laatsch began his message sent out on that Saturday with: “I am deeply saddened and outraged at the need to send this message to you all. Racism, ...

New School Resource Officer is Welcomed in Saline Area Schools

Saline Area Schools (SAS) has a new school resource officer who says he has a vested interest in making sure the buildings are safe. SAS Superintendent Steve Laatsch introduced the new officer in his Sept. 13 Superintendent’s Community Message. “Starting with the 2024-25 school year, Officer Ben Hohman from Pittsfield Township Police Department,” Laatsch said. “Officer ...