About Us
Great things are happening in Battle Creek Public Schools, and excellence is on the rise! Starting in 2017, we asked our community to Believe in the Change as we focused on improving the educational opportunities available to the children of Battle Creek through the support of a historic $51 million dollar grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF). Since that time, we've added innovative learning options like a STEM-focused middle school and an international baccalaureate elementary school, tripled kindergarten readiness, added dozens of community partnerships to bridge gaps and expand opportunities for students, improved family engagement, and passed a community bond measure to continue transforming our middle school experience. But the best was yet to come.
In May of 2023, we had the incredible pleasure of announcing the Bearcat Advantage, a college scholarship exclusively available to Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) graduates that covers up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees at four-year universities or colleges in Michigan or one of nearly 100 eligible Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs) across the U.S. And that wasn't all!
We know that our teachers are the heart and soul of the district, and everything that we do for our students begins with teachers. That's why, within days of announcing the Bearcat Advantage, we were thrilled to also announce an average teacher pay increase of more than $10,000, positioning us as one of the best-paying districts for teachers in Southwest Michigan.
After asking our community to Believe in the Change, we are excited to now be at a place where we are perfectly positioned for success, and we're ready to show the community what success looks like. Thank you, Battle Creek community, for your continued partnership in support of our students' career, college, and community success!
Dr. Kimberly CarterSuperintendent
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Attendance: Every Day Counts!
Each school day brings with it a chance to learn something new, gain new experiences, and make new memories with friends. The path to success starts by being here today, because Every Day Counts!
Bearcats Read!
At BCPS, we’re committed to ensuring students have access to the support they need to thrive as readers and leaders in our community.
BCPS Bond
Following the passage of the 2021 BCPS bond measure, we will we are excited to move forward with the transformation of the middle school experience at BCPS.
Board of Education
Battle Creek Public Schools’ Board of Education is deeply committed to supporting the mission of 100% success for every Bearcat.
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Careers
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Community Engagement
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COVID-19 Information
Masks are optional for students, staff, and visitors in Battle Creek Public Schools including while riding BCPS transportation. Click to read more about CCPHD's current recommendations for exposure.
Data and Reporting
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Notice of Non-discrimination
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BCPS Middle School Transformation Update for the 2024-25 School Year
Apr 22, 2024Thanks to the Battle Creek community’s approval of the $44.8 million middle school transformation bond in 2021, BCPS is pleased to announce that the plans to transform Northwestern Middle School into Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, serving grades K-8, are well underway!
Frequently Asked Questions about the Middle School Transformation Update
Apr 22, 2024BCPS is here to answer your questions regarding the final stages of Northwestern’s transformation and school assignments for middle schoolers during the 2024-2025 school year.