Aug 19, 2020 | News
Greetings BCPS families,
As we announced previously, Chromebook distribution will be happening later this week. Please review the detailed information below to find a device pickup time and location that will work best for your family. As a reminder, if your student already has a working Chromebook that was picked up during the spring, please feel free to hold onto the device to start the school year.
- For families with middle school or high school students who will be participating in their school’s remote learning, and do not already have a working Chromebook at home: please try to visit following the school’s timeline listed below to ensure your student also receives any other necessary learning materials to start the school year. If you are unable to make one of the times listed, please contact your school’s office.
- For families with students signed up Virtual Academy who do not already have a working Chromebook at home: you may visit any of the locations during the times listed below – be sure to let a staff member know that your student is in the Virtual Academy when you arrive. If you are unable to make one of the times listed below, please reach out to Kavonna Matthews, Virtual Academy Coordinator by emailing virtual_academy@battlecreekpublicschools.org or calling 269-441-9150.
- For Spanish language support, please call (269) 419-1978.
- For Burmese language support, please call (269) 601-6029.
Each pickup location will be following recommended procedures to ensure the health of our families and students while we distribute the devices. However, we also ask that as you arrive and pick up your students’ materials that you please wear masks, follow social distancing guidelines and remain in your vehicle.
BCPS Virtual Academy Chromebook Pickup
Students who are signed up for the BCPS Virtual Academy may attend any of the Chromebook pickup times during the hours listed below. (This includes during the BCCHS alphabetized pickup times - families with students attending the BCPS Virtual Academy can feel free to attend any of these times.)
Battle Creek Central High School Chromebook Pickup
Families will be able to pick up devices without exiting their cars by driving under the C.W. Post Football Stadium. Please enter the parking lot using the entrance on Champion Street. For students attending BCCHS via remote learning for the first 9 weeks only, pickup times are broken up by last name following the list below, plus an open after-hours pickup time.
Thursday, August 20
- 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.: last names beginning with A-H
- 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.: last names beginning with I-N
- 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: last names beginning with O-Z
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Open pickup times
BCCHS will be holding additional pickup times on Wednesday, August 26 for students to pick up other school materials such as textbooks and other supplies, again based on last name as outlined below. At this time, Chromebook pickup will be available for those who still need them.
Wednesday, August 26
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (A - H)
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (I - N)
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (O - Z)
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (A - H)
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (I - N)
- 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (O - Z)
BC STEM Chromebook Pickup
Families will be able to pick up devices without exiting their cars by driving to Battle Creek Central High School between the gymnasium and the BCCHS Spirit Field, near the Southwest Michigan Urban League on United Way Street.
- Thursday, August 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday, August 21, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Northwestern Middle School Chromebook Pickup
Families picking up Chromebooks at Northwestern Middle School should enter through the front parking lot, enter the round-about and park at the double-door main entry to meet a staff member who will assist during the following hours:
- Thursday, August 20, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday, August 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Springfield Middle School Chromebook Pickup
Families picking up Chromebooks at Springfield Middle School should enter the roundabout in the front of the building and a staff member will assist during the following hours:
- Thursday, August 20, 9:00-11:00
- Friday, August 21, 3:00-5:00
- Tuesday, August 25, 3:00-6:00
W.K. Prep Chromebook Pickup
Families picking up Chromebooks at W.K. Kellogg Preparatory High School should enter the parking lot on McCamly St. and North Ave. and pick up the devices at the field-side entrance to the gymnasium on the east side of the building during the following times:
- Saturday, August 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.