Free Chromebooks for Every BCPS Student
At Battle Creek Public Schools, our goal is 100% success for every Bearcat. To support this aim during these times of uncertainty, we were thrilled to announce the recent approval of a $1.5 million technology investment that means every BCPS student will have access to a Chromebook this year, and at no cost to our families.
Next week, we will begin handing out brand new devices, beginning with those who do not yet have one at home and will need it for online learning.
Plans to Pick Up Chromebooks
At Battle Creek Public Schools, our goal is 100% success for every Bearcat. To support this aim during these times of uncertainty, we were thrilled to announce the recent approval of a $1.5 million technology investment that will provide every BCPS student with access to a Chromebook this year - and at no cost to our families.
As the start of the school year approaches, we are excited to begin Chromebook pickups for those students who are preparing to start the school year in an online learning environment. We would like to thank everyone who was able to return their previous devices this week. Our tech team is working on checking-in and cleaning up these devices and updating them as needed to redistribute them for continued use or replace those that are outdated with brand new Chromebooks.
During our Chromebook return process, we also heard from many families who expressed that their Chromebooks were in good working condition and would prefer just to hold on to them for the start of the school year. We heard you, and have revised our plans for Chromebook distribution slightly based on the feedback.
For students who currently have a working Chromebook
- All students in grades 6-12, as well as K-5 students who have signed up for Virtual Academy, can keep their current devices and use them to start the school year. Families in need of support due to Chromebook performance issues can always reach out to our Tech Support Team at helpdesk@battlecreekpublicschools.org.
- If your student is participating in K-5 in-person learning, we ask that you please send all Chromebooks and charging cables back with your students on the first day of school.
For students who do not currently have a working Chromebook
- If your student is participating in K-5 in-person learning, no action is needed at this time. We will be assigning a device to each student after the start of the school year.
- If your student will be participating in the K-5 Virtual Academy, device pickups will take place Thursday and Friday, August 20th and 21st with day and evening hours available. The Virtual Academy Program Coordinator will be reaching out soon with further details.
- If your student is in Middle School or High School, device pickups will take place Thursday and Friday, August 20th and 21st with day and evening hours available. Your school will be reaching out soon with further details.
As a reminder, we are asking that all families interested in participating in the Virtual Academy please do so by Friday, August 14. To learn more or apply, visit the BCPS Virtual Academy page.
Thank you for your patience and support as we continuously work to find the best solutions to new challenges in support of every BCPS student.
