The SWWC Weekly

Tuesday, June 2nd

• Last day for all non-Saline juniors to attend their SWWC class.

LOOKING AHEAD

Summer Break! 😎

*This will be the last newsletter for the 25/26 school year!

After 25 years in education, Dr. Sartori is retiring from a career dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students. As the instructor of the SWWC Computer Servicing program, he helped countless students develop valuable technical skills while preparing them for future careers and educational opportunities.

Thank you, Dr. Sartori, for your commitment to your students, your passion for education, and the positive impact you have made over the years. You will leave a lasting legacy in the lives of those you taught. We wish you the absolute best as you begin this new phase of your journey!

*Dr. Sartori is pictured with Dr. Kowalski, Saline's Superintendent on the left, and Ms. Carol Baaki-Diglio, Saline's Assistant Superintendent of HR, on the right.

Congratulations to the following senior SWWC students for being selected as 2026 SWWC Scholarship recipients!

These students applied and were awarded one of the SWWC scholarships for the 2026 school year. From funding for industry equipment and materials, to support for post-secondary education expenses, to cash awards, these scholarships help our students take the next step toward their futures.

Thank you to our many generous donors for investing in our students and supporting their success. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment to career and technical education.

These graduates have demonstrated incredible dedication and perseverance by committing to the 1,500 training hours required to become eligible to sit for their state cosmetology licensure examination. Through their junior and senior years, along with a required summer program, they have invested countless hours developing the skills, knowledge, and professionalism needed for success in the industry.

We are extremely proud of all that they have accomplished and the determination they've shown throughout this journey. Their hard work has prepared them for exciting opportunities ahead, and we look forward to seeing all that you achieve in your careers.

On the "Foods" side of the kitchen, seniors were hard at work completing their practicums. They were challenged with preparing a Tonkatsu recipe as part of a timed skills event. Afterward, both Chef Ann and Chef Rayenne provided valuable feedback, helping students refine their techniques and continue developing their culinary skills.

Meanwhile, on the "Baking and Pastry" side of the kitchen, Mrs. Stripp's kindergarten class stopped by for a special visit. The young guests enjoyed reading Cook-a-Doodle-Doo!

with the SWWC students and Chef Danielle before heading into the kitchen to make their own shortcakes together. It was a wonderful opportunity for students of all ages to learn, collaborate, and have fun!

We are excited to announce that SWWC students Elizabeth Corn (Saline), Ben Gordon (Dexter), Clara Baghdoian (Chelsea), and Gavin Boggs (Milan) are winners of the international Games for Change (G4C) Student Challenge in the “Made with Unity” category.

The Games for Change Student Challenge is one of the world’s premier student game design competitions, bringing together thousands of middle and high school students from around the globe to create games focused on social impact and meaningful change. Students are challenged to design original games that address real-world issues through creativity, storytelling, technical skill, and innovative problem-solving.

Winning the “Made with Unity” category is especially prestigious because Unity is one of the leading professional game engines used throughout the video game industry. Entries are evaluated by industry professionals and educators on game design, creativity, technical achievement, and overall impact. Being selected as winners places these students among the top young game designers internationally and reflects the incredible talent, collaboration, and dedication they demonstrated throughout the project.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students on this remarkable achievement and for representing SWWC and their schools so well on an international stage!

Play their game here.

WHAT IS THE SWWC?

The South & West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC) provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities to 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in the Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan, and Saline school districts. Approximately 950 students participate in our state-approved CTE programs as they continue to plan and prepare for college and career.

On behalf of the thirty-eight SWWC staff members, thank you for enrolling in one of our twenty-four Career and Technical Education classes offered at Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline High School, as well as our off-site locations specifically for Cosmetology and Building Trades. We are excited to have you in the consortium!

If you have any questions, please contact Kara Stemmer, the Director of the SWWC at 734.401.4371 or via email at stemmkar@salineschools.org.

ATTENDANCE

Notification of Absences: The following procedure must be followed when a student is absent.

• The parent or guardian must email SWWCAttendance@salineschools.org and/or call the SWWC office at 734.401.4283 to report an absence. Parents/Guardians should also contact the student’s home school to report the absence.

• Absences include: Illness and/or hospitalization, Illness of other family members or death in the family, Court appointments, Medical or dental appointments, Absences due to school-related activities, where school or classes are missed. (This includes athletic events, band competitions, academic competitions, field trips, or other special school-approved events.)

• Chelsea and Saline students should not miss more than 7 days per trimester; Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, and Milan students should not miss more than 10 days per semester.

TRANSPORTATION

Some students will remain at their home school for their SWWC class while other students may have to attend another location. For those students who need to go to another building/site, most likely, your district is providing transportation to the SWWC class. It is expected that ALL students ride the district-provided bus to/from their home school. Here is the Transportation Document. It is not fully complete but will be ASAP. Please confirm you're looking at the correct program location/time, i.e. morning or afternoon and that it's for the correct school. Students should report to their bus loop a few minutes ahead of the listed time.

There are some classes that require a student to “self-transport”. You should have received an email but just in case you haven't, please read below.

• ALL SWWC students who are approved to park at Saline High School, Chelsea's CTE Center, and Building Trades, MUST receive a SWWC parking permit.

• There is no cost for this and it will be provided to your student upon completion of the SWWC Long-Term Driving Form. This is only intended for students enrolled in programs that do not offer district transportation. Once approved, students will receive a SWWC hang tag from their teacher to put on their rearview mirror while attending their SWWC class.

• Saline SWWC students will only receive a SWWC hang tag if they are driving to another location. All Saline SWWC students still need to purchase a SHS Parking Sticker in order to park at SHS for the day.

POWERSCHOOL

Students will need to check their SWWC grade using Saline’s PowerSchool. This means students need to log into Saline’s PowerSchool using their Saline-provided username and password. This confidential information is provided to students by their SWWC teacher during the first week of school.

• Parents/Guardians will need to establish an account to have access to the SWWC grade. Here are the directions to do that.

SWWC CALENDAR

Here is the SWWC Master Calendar. This can be used as a guide to confirm the SWWC schedule. Please note, that this calendar is subject to change. Here is an At-A-Glance version of the calendar.

SWWC HANDBOOK

• All students and families are encouraged to review together the SWWC Handbook. It can also be found on our website at www.TheSWWC.org.

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