Rudyard Bulldog Bulletin

06/25/2026

06/24/2026

Attendance Matters!

Too many absences can make learning hard and cause students to fall behind. Chronic absence - missing 10 percent of the school year, or just 2-3 days every month - can lead to lower grades and test scores. It is also related to lower reading and math skills, and high school graduation rates.

To increase our student attendance, in 2026-2027 we are introducing the ATTENDANCE CUP.

Rudyard Area Schools and Pickford Public Schools will be competing monthly for daily attendance. The school with the best attendance will win monthly rewards that will culminate with one school being awarded the ATTENDANCE CUP WINNER!

This year-long competition is designed to be competitive, fun, and promote daily student attendance. It will also result in the administrators from the two districts having to participate in some silly rewards for their schools.

Stay tuned for more details and parents, start planning now to make sure your children are in attendance as much as possible for the 2026-2027 school year!

06/22/2026

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
RUDYARD AREA SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 30, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

I. WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER
A. Salute the Flag
B. Roll Call
C. Call Public Hearing to Order for Budget 2026-2027 Presentation
D. Close Public Hearing

I. WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER
A. Motion to Accept the Agenda

II. STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION

III. PUBLIC COMMENT

IV. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
A. Thank you from My Michigan: Road to Recovery Donation
B. Budget Final Amendment 2025-2026

V. ACTION ITEMS
A. Consent Agenda
1. Regular Meeting Minutes – May 26, 2026
2. May 2026 Payroll – $ 457,017.38
3. May 2026 Accounts Payable - $ 922,633.81
4. Resignation Letter: G. May (coaching), A. Huntley

B. Business
1. Approval of 2025-2026 Final Budget Amendment
2. Approval of 2026-2027 Budget
3. 2026-2027 Hires:
a) Secondary Spanish Teacher
b) Special Education Teacher
c) GSRP Teacher
d) JV Boys Basketball Coach
e) Middle School Wrestling Coach
f) Middle School Cross Country Coach
4. Merit Agreement

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

VII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

IX. ADJOURN

This is a public meeting of the Board of Education to conduct the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. As indicated on the agenda, there is a time for public participation during the meeting. Any person with a disability who needs assistance should contact the Administrative Office at 906-478-3771 at least three days before the meeting.

06/19/2026

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, head up to the Sault and check out several Rudyard students and employees in Shrek The Musical at the Historic Soo Theatre

Friday, June 19, 2026 – 7:00pm
Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 7:00pm
Sunday, June 21, 2026 – 3:00pm

TICKET PRICES:
$12 Student
$25 General Admission

06/18/2026

In this week's issue of the Bulletin, learn about career exploration opportunities here at Rudyard!

06/16/2026

Here is a great opportunity for EUP football players/ future players!

06/16/2026

Join us for Summer Swimming Lessons.

06/15/2026

Calling all basketball players grades 3rd-5th and 6th -8th grade - looking forward to seeing you at our basketball camp!

We can't wait for Basketball Camp! Bring your forms to either office from Tuesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 18, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Coach May is so excited to see you all!

06/13/2026

We can't wait for Basketball Camp! Bring your forms to either office from Tuesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 18, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Coach May is so excited to see you all!