Sand Creek Community Schools

This is a reminder that there will be an informational meeting on Thursday (5-7-26) at 5pm in room 101 for students (and their parents) that are interested in earning college credits in high school. If you are unable to attend, you can access the informational slide show on my newsletter or by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kXi_DBrBTtB4aHxAM2KPhfJe_ShNLf1OWEeB3gBXdWU/edit?usp=sharing.

To all of our teachers across the district - thank you for the heart, time, and dedication you pour into your classrooms every single day. From our youngest learners to our graduating seniors, the impact you have on our students’ lives reaches far beyond academics—you build relationships, inspire confidence, and create spaces where students feel seen, supported, and valued. We recognize the countless hours spent planning, adjusting, communicating, and showing up for students in ways that often go unseen. Your patience, creativity, and commitment—especially on the challenging days—do not go unnoticed. Our schools are stronger because of you. Thank you for all that you do!

Varsity Baseball Report
Game 1
Sand Creek 11
Concord 5
Offensively
Andon Sutherland was 2-3 with 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored Carter Bettcher and AJ Murdico each had a RBI and run scored Parker Strahan, Chase Voorhees, and Parker Foltz each had a RBI
Ivan Wilkinson got the win on the mound pitching 5 innings giving up 1 earned run with 13 strikeouts

Game 2
Sand Creek 17
Concord 13
Offensively
Parker Strahan was 3-5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI Chase Voorhees was 2-5 with 2 RBIs Ivan Wilkinson had a HR and 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored Jackson Sutherland was 2-2 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored Andon Sutherland added a Double and 2 runs scored and a RBI AJ Murdico added 2 RBIs Carter Bettcher and Parker Foltz each had a RBI
AJ Murdico got the Win on the mound pitching 4 innings giving up 4 runs Maddox Wheeler got the save pitching 2 innings with 3 strikeouts
Sand Creek is 4-8 on the season

The Lady Aggies split a double header with Concord. After suffering a tough luck loss in game one, the Aggies bounced back with an 8 to 3 win in game 2. Offensively, Sydney Marks led the way with 3 hits, 3 runs scored and 4 RBI’s including a 3 run home run. Jalyn Snyder had 2 hits and 2 runs scored while Makayla Six scored 2 runs and had 2 RBI’s. Delaney Eack added an RBI single. In game, Snyder had 1 hit and 3 runs scored. Eack and Jacqueline Schoonover had an RBI a piece. Macie Smith earned the win in the circle giving up 3 runs with 7 strikeouts.

The Aggie golf team played in the TCC Jamboree #3 Thursday. The Aggies were led by Landon Carmody coming in 4th place overall. Following was Gavin Eack, Noah Czerniejewski, Jordan Hassenzahl, Wyatt Fox and Grady Hazelwood. Well done and Go Aggies!!!

Updated Aggie Athletics for this week

The Aggie Youth Volleyball Clinic is open for registration on MySchoolBucks. This clinic is open to students who will be in 3rd-6th grad in the 26-27 school year. Registration is open until June 12th.

Aggie Athletics

Happy Lunch Hero Appreciation Day! Thank you for the care, energy, and heart you bring to our K–12 students every single day. You do so much more than serve meals—you help create a positive, welcoming space for our students from the youngest to the oldest. We truly appreciate all the extra ways you support our school as well and we are so grateful for you!

Please check out this week's Counseling News! https://app.smore.com/n/087fn

The Varsity Golf Team competed Wednesday night in the TCC Jamboree at Deme Acres. The Aggies were led by Wyatt Fox and Gavin Eack who tied for 19th followed by Noah Czerniejewski, Grady Hazelwood, Landon Carmody and then Jordan Hassenzahl. Well done and Go Aggies!!!

The varsity softball team lost 2 games to Erie Mason. Jalyn Snyder, Delaney Eack had a hit a piece in game one. And Aubriegh Smith had her first varsity hit as well. Snyder pitched well giving up only 5 earned runs. In game 2, Sydney Marks had a 2 run triple. Macie Smith added a hit as well. Snyder and Smith each scored a run.

Varsity Baseball Report
Game 1
Erie Mason 9
Sand Creek 4
Offensively
Ivan Wilkinson had a Triple and 2 RBIs
Carter Bettcher and Chase Voorhees each had a RBI Andon Sutherland added a run scored Andon Sutherland took the loss on the mound pitching 5 innings with 9 strikeouts Game 2 Erie Mason 4 Sand Creek 4 Suspended due to weather in the top of the 4 inning Sand Creek is 2-8 (TCC 1-2) Sand Creek plays Concord Thursday in a Doubleheader at 4pm at Adrian College

On Tuesday, April 28 the Varsity Boys & Girls Track teams competed at Britton Deerfield. The girls team defeated Britton Deerfield by a score of 85-28. The boys race down to the last race, the 4x400 meter relay. In a great race the team of Nick Trame, Drake Hopkins, Ben Wheeler, and Silas Daniels defeated the BD team by 0.4 seconds. The boys tied Britton Deerfield overall with a score of 66-66.

Erin Alexander once again broke the Sand Creek Pole Vault school record with a vault of 10’7”. Great job Erin.

Other Top Performances
Noah Walters
Colt Jennings
Tre Fluker
Ezra Meckley
Luke Mecley
Kellen Bailey
Toree Williams
Haily Baker
Elise Wilkinson
Genavieve Hildreth
Emerson Maxson
Maddy Trame
Brielle Nichelson
Raelynn Steinke

On Friday, April 14 the Varsity Boys & Girls Track teams competed at the highly competitive 16 team Hinsdale Invitational @ Sand Creek. Several athletes had personal bests.

A big “Shout Out” to Erin Alexander, who qualified for the State Meet in the pole vault with a vault of 10’0”.

Personal Best Performances
Tre Fluker
DJ Shattuck
Luke Meckley
Ezra Meckley
Drake Hopkins
Brayden Winsted
Alec Parker
Blake Root
Ben Wheeler
Juanie Ortega
Kellen Bailey
Noah Walters
Ian Tuckerman
Brielle Nichelson
Makayla Six
Adyson Peebles
Boys Score: 10th Place (26 points)
Girls Score: 11th Place (26 points)

The Lady Aggies Softball team dropped a pair of games to Ida 15 to 0 and 17 to 2. In game one, Macie Smith recorded the only hit for the Aggies. Jalyn Snyder and Jacqueline Schoonover added walks. In game 2, the Aggies rebounded with 2 runs in the first but the offense stalled after that. Snyder and Sydney Marks scored the runs for the Aggies. Aubriegh Smith laid down a beautiful sacrifice and Makayla Six turned an unassisted double play. The Lady Aggies return to action with a DH at Erie on Wednesday.

Game 1
Onsted 9
Sand Creek 1

Offensively
Chase Voorhees was 1-2 with a RBI.
AJ Murdico had a hit and a run scored.
Parker Strahan and Jack Sutherland each had a hit. On the mound Chase Voorhees took the loss pitching 3 innings giving up 3 earned runs. Maddox Wheeler pitched 4 innings giving up 0 runs with 2 strikeouts.

Game 2
Sand Creek 17
Newberry 2

Offensively
Carter Bettcher was 2-3 with a double and 2 runs scored. Tucker Hulett had a double with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Andon Sutherland had 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Troy McLaughin had his first varsity hit a 2 run single. Jack Sutherland had a RBI and 2 runs scored. Chase Voorhees had a RBI and 2 runs scored. AJ Murdico had 2 runs scored. On the mound Parker Strahan got the win pitching 3 innings giving up 2 runs with 5 strikeouts. Jack Sutherland pitched a scoreless inning. Sand Creek is 2-7 on the season. Sand Creek will play a doubleheader at Erie Mason on Wednesday.

Preschool Open House is this week!

The Varsity Golf Team competed in the Madison Ryder Cup Friday. They played in teams of two and Gavin Eack and Grady Hazelwood led The Aggies finishing 19th out of 46 teams. Noah Czerniejewski and Jordan Hassenzahl finished 39th and the team of Landon Carmody and Wyatt Fox finished 43rd. Well done guys and Go Aggies!!!