Get ready for a spooky, fun adventure! 🎃👻
Thomas White Elementary is hosting its 1st Annual Trunk or Treat and we can't wait to see all your creative costumes! Bring the kids out for a safe, exciting way to Trick or Treat & Costume Fun
(NO costumes at school in the morning-save them for the event!)
We can't wait to see you at this spooktacular event!



6 days ago, Liz Merrihew
A Halloween-themed flyer advertising Thomas White Elementary's 1st Annual Trunk or Treat. The top features text "Adventure Awaits" and three children in costumes: a pumpkin, a witch, and a black cat, holding treat baskets. The event is on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The bottom has a spooky silhouette of a town with churches and trees, and the slogan "No Barriers...Just Possibilities." Sponsored by Century 21 and other organizations.
McDonald’s of Michigan has chosen to support Bridgeport High School Athletics!
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025-20% of all Mobile Order Sales (MUST USE THE APP and order from the Dixie Hwy Bridgeport location) will be donated to support Bridgeport Athletics.
3 days ago, Liz Merrihew
McDonald's digital fundraiser poster: "High School Sports Digital Fundraiser" on Tuesday, October 21. 20% of all Mobile Order & Pay sales in the McDonald's App will be donated to Michigan High School Sports Programs. Support Bridgeport High School Sports by selecting the 6331 Dixie Hwy McDonald's.
Our 4th graders are raising money for their awesome adventures outside the classroom, and we need your help!

You can support them and snag a super soft blanket in the process. Choose from two great designs:

Design 1 (Large 50" x 60") for just $25

Design 2 (Extra Large 60" x 70") for only $35

All orders and payments (Money Order or Cashiers Checks, cash accepted at school offices) are due on November 26, 2025.

Check out the flyer for payment details and designs! Thank you for supporting our students!
4 days ago, Liz Merrihew
Alt text: **A yellow and orange gradient flyer titled "Cozy Up for a Cause!" promoting a blanket fundraiser to support 4th graders' adventures outside the classroom.** Two blanket designs are shown. **Design 1**, featuring a red and yellow wildcat paw print with the text "BEARCATS" and "NO BARRIERS, JUST POSSIBILITIES" is a **Large Blanket (50" x 60") for \$25 each**. **Design 2**, featuring a red, yellow, and orange design with a fierce wildcat head and the text "BRIDGEPORT" and "BEARCATS," is an **Extra Large Blanket (60" x 70") for \$35 each**. Payments are due at the time of order, payable to **Bridgeport Spaulding Community Schools** by Money Order or Cashiers Checks, with **cash only accepted at school offices**. The deadline for **Orders is Due: November 26, 2025**.
Hey Bearcat Parents🐾 Looking for a way to get involved? 🐾
Join us for the next Bearcat PTO Meetings!
📆 Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🏫 Martin G. Atkins Elementary & Middle School
Room: 300
⏰ 5:30pm
We can't wait to see you there!
8 days ago, Liz Merrihew
Poster for the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District Bearcat PTO Meeting Schedule 2025. It lists meeting dates as Wednesday, November 12, 2025 and Wednesday, December 10, 2025, both at 5:30 pm at Martin G. Atkins Elementary & Middle School. The design features a large Bearcat paw print, the text "Bearcat PTO," and a small calendar icon.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION: What Families Need to Know About Michigan’s Safe Firearm Storage Law
20 days ago, Liz Merrihew
Official letter dated September 30, 2025, from Mark A. Whelton, Superintendent of Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, to Parents and Caregivers. The letter discusses the safety and well-being of students, references Michigan's **"Safe Storage Laws"** (MCL 28.429, 380.1313a, and 380.1313b), and provides links to resources on secure firearm storage and contact information for the Michigan Department of Education.
Community Information graphic from **Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District**. The image features a large central icon of a **gold locked padlock** on a red background, symbolizing security and safety. The graphic also displays the logos for the **Michigan Department of Education** and the **Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)**. The district's slogan, **"No Barriers...Just Possibilities,"** is written at the bottom.

Join us for our Second Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show! Get a head start on your holiday shopping with unique handmade crafts, gifts, and more.
🗓️ Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 4691 Bearcat Blvd, Bridgeport, MI
💲 Free Admission!
29 days ago, Liz Merrihew
A digital flyer for the "Second Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show" on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with free admission. The location is 4691 Bearcat Blvd, Bridgeport, MI 48722. It is hosted by the BHS Parent Teacher Organization. The flyer has a light blue background with a white, wintry design featuring snowflakes and blue and white branches with red berries.
Get ready for a fun-filled day of learning and adventure! Join us for "Apples & Alphabet" at Thomas White Elementary. We'll have games, activities, and resources to help our students succeed. We'll also be serving fresh apples and cider! We can't wait to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Liz Merrihew
A digital flyer for an event titled "Apples & Alphabet." At the top, in large red and gold text, is "BRIDGEPORT SPAULDING COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT" and the event name. The center of the flyer features a large, smiling red apple with a face and a yellow alphabet letter "B" with cartoon eyes and feet. A thought bubble coming from the letter B says, "Come Join Us! Thomas White Elementary, Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm." Below the apple are bullet points with bolded text: "**Games** **Activities**, **Curriculum Resources**, **Apples & Cider**." At the bottom of the flyer, there are small icons of trees and mountains with the phrase "Adventure Awaits." Below that, it reads "No Barriers…Just Possibilities" and a website, "www.gobearcats.net." The bottom right corner has a circular logo for Thomas White Elementary School, labeled "Title I School."

Adventure Awaits the whole family at the Thomas White Elementary Back to School Open House on Tuesday, August 27th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Enjoy free family fun, including:
* Meeting your teacher
* A bounce house
* Hot dogs, popcorn, and slushies
* Community resources, and more!

We can't wait to see you there!
No Barriers...Just Possibilities

about 2 months ago, Liz Merrihew
The image is a promotional flyer for the Thomas White Elementary School Open House. The title, "Open House," is in a large, elegant script font at the top. Below it, the date and time, "August 27th 2025, 4:00-7:00pm," are displayed. The central theme is "Adventure Awaits," with these words written in large, playful, multi-colored letters that dominate the center of the flyer. The background features a vibrant orange and yellow mountain range with a starry sky and stylized trees on either side. Text on the flyer highlights the event details: "Bring the Whole Family!" and a list of activities under "Free Family Fun!" which includes "Meet your Teacher!", "Bounce House," "Hot Dogs, Popcorn & Slushies," and "Community Resources & More." The bottom of the flyer includes the slogan "No Barriers...Just Possibilities," the school's website, "www.gobearcats.net," and a QR code. The school's logo, a red circle with a white paw print and the words "Thomas White Elementary," is in the top right corner. The text "Bridgeport Spaulding Community School District Thomas White Elementary" is in the top left.
Get ready, Bearcat fans! This Thursday, August 28, is T-Mobile Night at Bearcat Stadium.
The Bridgeport Bearcats take the field for their season opener vs. The Caro Tigers.
The first 50 admissions receive a FREE Bearcat t-shirt!
Students wearing their Bearcat gear get FREE admission to the game!
Show your school spirit! We're in it to win it!
No Barriers...Just Possibilities
#FN5GL#sweepstakes
about 2 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A vibrant poster promoting a "Friday Night 5G Lights Football" game between the Bridgeport Bearcats and the Caro Tigers. The event, sponsored by T-Mobile, is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Bearcat Stadium. The poster features a dark background with pink speckles and an image of two football teams facing each other on the field. Key promotional details are highlighted, including: "1st 50 admissions gets a FREE Bearcat t-shirt" and "Students wear your Bearcat Gear for FREE admission to the game." The prominent slogan "We're in it to win it" is displayed in large, bold pink and white lettering across the center. A QR code for GoFan is visible in the bottom left corner, and the bottom of the poster reads "No Barriers...Just Possibilities" and the website "www.gobearcats.net".
It's Back to School Time Bearcats! Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District is hosting a Back to School Open House on August 27, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Bring the whole family for fun activities across the district, meet your teachers, and get ready for a great school year! School starts on September 2, 2025.
2 months ago, Liz Merrihew
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District "Back to School Open House" flyer. The event is on August 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Bridgeport High School, Thomas White Elementary, and Martin G. Atkins Elementary & Middle School will participate. Activities include meet-and-greets with teachers, orientation, food trucks, popcorn, slushies, and community resources. The flyer also notes that school starts on September 2, 2025.

Supply list for Kindergarten and First Grade students at Thomas White Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year.

https://www.teacherlists.com/

2 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A school supply list from Thomas White Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. The list details required items such as backpacks, crayons, pencils, glue sticks, headphones, a pencil box, Kleenex, Ziploc bags, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, two-pocket folders, a wide-ruled spiral notebook, dry erase markers, scissors, and an extra set of clothes. It also notes that tennis shoes are needed on P.E. (gym) days. Below the list, there is a message from the school stating that all students will have the same opportunities and supplies regardless of donations and provides a phone number for assistance. The bottom of the flyer includes the school's name and motto, "No Barriers...Just Possibilities," and a QR code. The entire page is decorated with a border of colorful illustrations of various school supplies like pencils, scissors, and rulers.
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year!
🗓️ Important Dates: Mark your calendars for all the key events, including the First Day of School-September 2, 2025
⏰ Daily Schedules: Check out the bell times for each school to ensure everyone is on time, every time!
2 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A flyer from the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District titled "Important Dates 2025-2026." The flyer lists key dates for the school year in a grid format. The dates are: First Day of School, September 2; Last Day of School, June 11; Thanksgiving Break (No School), November 27-30; Christmas Break (No School), December 22-January 4; Spring Break (No School), March 30-April 6; other No School days are November 4, January 19, February 23, and May 22-25; 1/2 Days are September 25, October 23, November 26, January 23, February 12, and May 7; Homecoming is October 3; Back to School Open House is August 27; and Graduation is June 4. The bottom of the flyer has the slogan "No Barriers...Just Possibilities" and the website address "www.gobearcats.net".
A flyer from the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District titled "Daily Schedules." The flyer lists the start and end times for the different schools in the district. Bridgeport High School (grades 9-12) runs from 7:50 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Martin G. Atkins Middle School (grades 6-8) runs from 7:35 a.m. to 2:27 p.m. Martin G. Atkins Elementary (grades 2-5) runs from 8:40 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Thomas White Elementary (grades PreK-1) runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. At the bottom, there is a graphic of a red alarm clock, the slogan "No Barriers...Just Possibilities," and the website address "www.gobearcats.net."
The Birch Run Premium Outlets School Supply Drive is ON for July 1-31! Help local students get ready for school by donating new supplies.
Drop-off points: Old Navy, Hometown Hustle, Columbia.
Wish list includes: Backpacks, Notebooks & Folders, Pencils, Pens & Markers, Crayons & Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Scissors & Rulers, Pencil Pouches & Sharpeners, Travel Tissues & Hand Sanitizer, New Socks & Shoes.
Let's stock their backpacks and minds! at Birch Run Premium Outlets
3 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A poster with a red background on the top half and a white background on the bottom half. The red half is filled with various school supplies like colorful pencils, pens, notebooks, binders, scissors, paper clips, erasers, and paint pots. The white half has the text "SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE JULY 1-31" in large, bold letters. Below that, it says "Help us support local students by donating new school supplies. Drop-off Locations: Old Navy, Hometown Hustle, Columbia". Further down, it lists a "SUPPLY WISH LIST" with bullet points: Backpacks, Notebooks & Folders, Pencils, Pens & Markers, Crayons & Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Scissors & Rulers, Pencil Pouches & Sharpeners, Travel Tissues & Hand Sanitizer, and New Socks & Shoes. In the bottom right corner, there are three yellow outlined stars.
Fuel your summer with free, healthy meals!
4 months ago, Liz Merrihew
The left side features large orange text "MEET UP and EAT UP" with a sandwich in the background. The right side has blue text "Healthy food to fuel your summer. Free!" Below it, "Served at: Bridgeport High School Cafeteria, 4691 Bearcat Blvd, Bridgeport, MI 48722". Contact information: "FOR MORE INFO CALL: SHANNON SINGLETON 989-777-7018". Dates and times: "Monday - Thursday, June 17th - July 24th, B: 8:15-9AM, L: 10:50AM-11:30AM". The bottom includes USDA non-discrimination statement and logos for UDM, No Kid Hungry, and United Way.
The left side features large orange text "MEET UP and EAT UP" with a sandwich in the background. The right side has blue text "Healthy food to fuel your summer. Free!" Below it, "Served at: Bridgeport Middle / Atkins Ele School, 3675 Southfield Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601". Contact information: "FOR MORE INFO CALL: SHANNON SINGLETON 989-777-7018". Dates and times: "June 18th - June 27th, August 4th - 7th, August 11th - 14th, B: 8:15AM - 9AM, L: 11:30AM - 12PM". The bottom includes USDA non-discrimination statement and logos for UDM, No Kid Hungry, and United Way.
Bridgeport Community Night at Bavarian Blast Waterpark
5 months ago, Liz Merrihew
An indigo blue flyer announces "Bridgeport Community Night at: Michigan's Biggest Indoor Waterpark & Family Fun Center." The top right features the logo for Bavarian Blast Waterpark, depicting a green cartoon alligator wearing a Bavarian hat and suspenders. The event is scheduled for "Monday, June 9." Below, it details "Discounted Blast Passes:" "$35 Full Day Pass" "or $25 Half Day Pass (4 - 8 PM)" A note states, "Must show ID to verify community address when picking up passes." and "*This is not a school sponsored event." To the right, a black and white QR code is displayed with the text "Get Your Passes Here!". At the bottom of the flyer, the address "700 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734" and phone number "(989) 652-7200" are listed.
Enroll Now for the 2025-2026 School Year. School of Choice Registration is open May 12-June 13, 2026. Visit www.gobearcats.net for more information.
5 months ago, Liz Merrihew
Two smiling young students, one girl with long dark hair wearing a red Spider-Man shirt and holding a yellow object to her ear, and one boy with short dark hair wearing a black shirt and holding a yellow object to his ear, are featured against a vibrant red background with radiating lines. The text "Did you hear the news?" appears at the top, followed by "Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District ENROLLMENT for the 2025-2026 school year NOW OPEN!" The Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District logo is visible in the lower left corner, and a QR code is in the lower right. Text at the bottom reads "No Barriers...Just Possibilities" and includes the website "www.gobearcats.net". Additional text on the right side states "School of Choice Registration Open May 12-June 13, 2025".
Did you hear the news? Preschool Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN!
6 months ago, Liz Merrihew
Two smiling young children, a girl and a boy, are pretending to talk on banana phones in a brightly colored announcement for Thomas White Elementary Preschool Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. The girl on the left wears a red shirt with a superhero design, and the boy on the right wears a black shirt. They are seated at tables, seemingly in a school cafeteria setting, with lunch trays in front of them. The text "Did you hear the news?" appears prominently at the top in red. Below the children, large white cursive text reads "Thomas White Elementary Preschool Enrollment" followed by "for 2025-2026 school year NOW OPEN!" in a mix of red and white bold fonts. A curved arrow points from the text "Have a 4 year old turning 5 before 9/1/2025?" to the website "miearlychildhood.org". Contact information for Emily Radewahn, Principal & Preschool Director, including her email and phone number, is also provided. The Thomas White Elementary logo is in the bottom left corner, and a QR code is in the bottom right. The tagline "No Barriers...Just Possibilities" and the school's website "www.gobearcats.net" are at the bottom. The overall design is eye-catching and aims to attract parents to enroll their children in the preschool program.
Join us for the 8th Annual Bridgeport Athletics Golf Outing. Become a sponsor or register your team today. June 7, 2025 Green Acres Golf Course
6 months ago, Liz Merrihew
Sponsorship flyer for the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District Athletics Golf Outing on June 7th at Green Acres Golf Course. Features a cartoon bobcat golfer and information on sponsorship levels, raffle donations, and registration.
Have a 4 year old turning 5 by 9/1/2025? Come join us at Thomas White Elementary for an evening of games, pizza and activities. Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:30-5:30pm
6 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A colorful flyer on a red background announcing the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District Kindergarten Carnival at Thomas White Elementary on May 1, 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The flyer features a cartoon tiger mascot jumping with excitement, carnival decorations like pennant banners and striped tents, and balloons. Text invites families to join for games, pizza, and activities for children who are 4 turning 5 before 9/1/2025. A QR code and website address (www.gobearcats.net) are at the bottom.
Join READ Association of Saginaw County at their Spring Open House! Thursday, May 15, 2025 4-6pm Family Literacy Center 100 S. Jefferson Saginaw, MI
6 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A colorful flyer announces a "Spring Open House" event hosted by the Reading Association of Saginaw County. The flyer features pastel shades of purple, green, and light blue, decorated with illustrations of butterflies and purple flowers. The central text reads "SPRING OPEN HOUSE" in large, bold, purple letters. Above it is the organization's logo, a purple circle containing the word "READ" and the full name "Reading Association of Saginaw County." To the top left, a green cloud shape proclaims "FREE EVENT." Below the main title, the event details are provided: "4PM - 6PM THURSDAY MAY 15TH, 2025." The location is listed as "Explore Our Family Literacy Center: 100 S. JEFFERSON SAGINAW, MI 48607." Further text encourages attendees to "Learn about READ's programs & connect with community resources." At the bottom of the flyer, two rounded green rectangles highlight additional information: "TAKE HOME BOOKS & ACTIVITIES" and "SNACKS & BEVERAGES PROVIDED." The very bottom of the flyer features a row of purple and pink tulip illustrations against a light blue background, suggesting a spring theme.