SET SEG

Your donations directly impact Michigan public schools, and the SET SEG Foundation is giving back more each year as a result! Thank you for your continued belief in the Foundation and our mission to support Michigan students and schools.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, donors, and friends, 2025 was our most successful fundraising year to date – reaching 126% of our goal!

Your donation makes a direct impact on what we can do, and thanks to you, the Foundation is able to increase giving to schools!

Donate today to invest in tomorrow: https://setseg.org/foundation/donate

Don’t forget – the Fergin Scholarship application is still open! The Fergin Scholarship was created in memory of a beloved SET SEG team member, Alan Fergin, and is designed to support students with financial need as they pursue additional education.

This renewable scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students pursuing education at a college, university, or vocational school. Know a student that should apply? Share this opportunity now: https://setseg.org/ferginscholarship

Houghton-Portage Township Schools has been selected as one of four recipients of a SET SEG Michigan Safety Awareness and Facilities Excellence (MSAFE) Award! This award reflects the district's commitment to reducing risk and fostering a secure environment where learning can thrive.

Congratulations, and thank you for your exceptional efforts!

Houghton-Portage Township Schools Celebrate MSAFE Award, Honoring Ron Peryam

We are excited to share that Houghton-Portage Township Schools has been selected as a recipient of the Michigan Safety Awareness and Facility Excellence (MSAFE) Award. This award is only given to four SET SEG member districts in Michigan each year and reflects our district’s dedication to safety, readiness, and excellence in maintaining our buildings.

This achievement belongs to our Director of Maintenance, Ron Peryam. Ron’s ownership, attention to detail, and dedication to our schools have elevated every aspect of our facilities. His leadership—together with the persistent efforts of our custodial and maintenance teams—has led to important safety measures: comprehensive Safe School/Vector Solutions training, on-campus medical care accessibility, proactive prevention of slip and fall incidents, roof inspections, surge protection for essential equipment, and piloting a v**e detection program to support student health and safety.

Along with this recognition, the district receives a $2,500 award to further strengthen our safety and facility programs, ensuring that our buildings and classrooms are truly ready to welcome students and support their learning every day.

Superintendent Anders Hill shares, “Ron's outstanding ownership and attention to detail ensure our buildings and classrooms are always ready to support students and learning. His commitment keeps our schools safe and welcoming for everyone. We are lucky to have his leadership in our district.”

We extend our gratitude to Ron Peryam for his exceptional leadership and the positive impact he has on our community. The MSAFE Award is a well-deserved recognition of his unwavering commitment to safety and facility excellence, and a testament to the district’s ongoing promise to provide a secure and nurturing environment where students and educators can thrive. We are proud to have Ron as part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our students, staff, and the broader Houghton-Portage Township Schools community every day.

Congratulations to Big Rapids Public Schools on receiving one of this year’s SET SEG Michigan Safety Awareness and Facilities Excellence (MSAFE) Awards!

We’re proud to recognize their exceptional efforts in creating safe, secure environments for students, staff, and the community.