BUS ROUTE UPDATE – MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
Starting Monday morning, Group Bus 7 will be split back into its original Routes 7 and 15.
GROUP BUS 7 – BACK TO ORIGINAL ROUTES
Spot 7 – Route 7
Driver: Deseray Baker
Bus: 19-3
For students who were riding Group Bus 7 – Group 2
Spot 15 – Route 15
Driver: Michael Hildinger
Bus: 18-2
For students who were riding Group Bus 7 – Group 1
This includes the Stage Right and Catechism bus stop.
IMPORTANT – GROUP BUS 15
Group Bus 15, which combines Routes 16 and 17, will temporarily park in Spot 17.
Students who have been riding Group Bus 15 need to board the PM bus in Spot 17. Do not board the regular Route 15 bus in Spot 15. That bus is returning to its original route.
Please make sure your child knows which bus and spot to go to for Monday.
Thank you for your patience while we work through the driver shortage and get our regular routes back in place.
Mr. Arthur J. Neumann III
Director of Transportation
Standish-Sterling Community Schools
👨👩👧 Make Time Together 👨👩👧
Spend quality time with your child. Listening, talking about school, and sharing experiences shows them how much you value education and keeps them motivated to attend every day.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
🌟 Celebrate Showing Up 🌟
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
🛠️ Attendance Support Starts Early 🛠️
Transportation issues? Morning stress? Family schedule changes? Reach out early—schools can connect you to supports before absences add up.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Transportation issues? Morning stress? Family schedule changes? Reach out early—schools can connect you to supports before absences add up.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
No School Reminder
🤒 Not Sure if They Should Stay Home? 🤒
If your child can participate in school activities, attending may be the best choice. When in doubt, contact your school—your attendance team can help.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
If your child can participate in school activities, attending may be the best choice. When in doubt, contact your school—your attendance team can help.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
🍎 Everyday Attendance Starts Now 🍎
Showing up every day early in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Showing up every day early in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Transportation Update
Parents whose students' routes have been affected by the bus driver shortage can find more information on the Transportation page.
Below are direct links to the Notice of Action and the group stop pickup times and locations for affected routes:
**Transportation Page:**
https://www.standish-sterling.org/page/transportation
**Notice of Action:**
https://aptg.co/J-0Knk
**Group Stop Times & Locations:**
https://aptg.co/DVftbx
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through the current driver shortage.
Also, if you know someone who is able and willing to drive a school bus, please encourage them to contact us. We provide CDL training and reimburse any associated training costs once hired. (permit issuing, fingerprints, CDL license, etc.)
Thank you for your continued support of SSC Transportation!
Sincerely,
Arthur Neumann, Transportation Director
989-846-3387
Parents whose students' routes have been affected by the bus driver shortage can find more information on the Transportation page.
Below are direct links to the Notice of Action and the group stop pickup times and locations for affected routes:
**Transportation Page:**
https://www.standish-sterling.org/page/transportation
**Notice of Action:**
https://aptg.co/J-0Knk
**Group Stop Times & Locations:**
https://aptg.co/DVftbx
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through the current driver shortage.
Also, if you know someone who is able and willing to drive a school bus, please encourage them to contact us. We provide CDL training and reimburse any associated training costs once hired. (permit issuing, fingerprints, CDL license, etc.)
Thank you for your continued support of SSC Transportation!
Sincerely,
Arthur Neumann, Transportation Director
989-846-3387
📅 First Week = Routine Week 📅
Try to avoid “just one extra day” of vacation once school begins. The first week sets habits that last all year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Try to avoid “just one extra day” of vacation once school begins. The first week sets habits that last all year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
📬 Check Back-to-School Updates 📬
Watch for school emails, texts, and posts about start dates, transportation, supply lists, and open houses. Having the details ready helps families avoid first-week absences.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Watch for school emails, texts, and posts about start dates, transportation, supply lists, and open houses. Having the details ready helps families avoid first-week absences.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
🎒 Create a “Night-Before” Routine 🎒
Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, charge devices, and pick breakfast options the night before. Fewer morning surprises help kids get to school on time.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, charge devices, and pick breakfast options the night before. Fewer morning surprises help kids get to school on time.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
😴 Start the Sleep Reset 😴
A week or two before school starts, shift bedtime earlier by 10–15 minutes every few nights. Better sleep = easier mornings = fewer missed days.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
A week or two before school starts, shift bedtime earlier by 10–15 minutes every few nights. Better sleep = easier mornings = fewer missed days.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Standish-Sterling School News update!
Preschool enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Visit www.BayArenacPreschool.com to enroll today!
A few friendly reminders for SSC Athletics:
1-Per MHSAA-Starting on August 1st. All student athletes will need a new physical to participate in athletics and out of season workouts. All previous physicals expire in June (they do allow them to carry over until August 1st each year for summer activities).
2-SSC Athletics uses FinalForms for all athletic forms that are required to be signed by both parent and student athlete prior to the student athlete being eligible to participate in practice/events. You can also pay the "pay to participate fees and one time cat insurance fee of $3 FinalForms as well. Lastly, the number you see is when the physical expires. Here is the link if you haven't received your renewal email: https://standishsterling-mi.finalforms.com/
Hope everyone enjoys the final weeks of summer break!
Go Panthers,
Athletic Department
1-Per MHSAA-Starting on August 1st. All student athletes will need a new physical to participate in athletics and out of season workouts. All previous physicals expire in June (they do allow them to carry over until August 1st each year for summer activities).
2-SSC Athletics uses FinalForms for all athletic forms that are required to be signed by both parent and student athlete prior to the student athlete being eligible to participate in practice/events. You can also pay the "pay to participate fees and one time cat insurance fee of $3 FinalForms as well. Lastly, the number you see is when the physical expires. Here is the link if you haven't received your renewal email: https://standishsterling-mi.finalforms.com/
Hope everyone enjoys the final weeks of summer break!
Go Panthers,
Athletic Department
Summer Food Program Information
March 13, 2026
Preschool enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Visit www.BayArenacPreschool.com to enroll today!
Wednesday, February 18
2026 Boys Basketball Districts @ Shepherd HS:
Monday-2/23/26 @ 5:30pm
SSC vs Bullock Creek
If we win, we would play Gladwin
Wednesday-5:30pm
Monday-2/23/26 @ 5:30pm
SSC vs Bullock Creek
If we win, we would play Gladwin
Wednesday-5:30pm
