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Board of Education Update 12/17
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Board of Education Update 12/17

Dec 17, 2021

Earlier this week, we heard a few of our teachers share their concerns about student behavior at a few of our schools. Leaders at BCPS have spent this week diving in deep on these comments and meeting with teachers. We are pleased to report that we have heard excellent results from these collaborative sessions. The BCPS leadership team is already moving forward productively in partnership with teachers and staff.

BCPS’ $44.8 Million Middle School Transformation Bond Passes!
District, Northwestern Middle School, Springfield Middle School, Northwestern & Springfield Transformation

BCPS’ $44.8 Million Middle School Transformation Bond Passes!

Nov 2, 2021

Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is excited to announce that the $44.8 million bond measure to support the transformation of our middle schools passed yesterday! Thank you so much to the Vote Yes committee, teachers and staff, supportive parents, volunteers, and everyone else who made this bond proposal a success!

BCPS Education Foundation Establishes the Bernadette Gordier Scholarship Fund
District, BCPS Education Foundation

BCPS Education Foundation Establishes the Bernadette Gordier Scholarship Fund

Sep 16, 2021

The Battle Creek Public Schools Educational Foundation (BCPSEF) is pleased to announce a joint venture to establish the Bernadette Gordier Scholarship Fund.

Reducing Car Crashes in Algebra Class
District, Battle Creek Central High School

Reducing Car Crashes in Algebra Class

Sep 1, 2021

Learn about how students in the Battle Creek Central High School Career Academies are participating in project-based learning to help reduce car accidents.

Piano Labs Program Offered through Summer Enrichment Program
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Piano Labs Program Offered through Summer Enrichment Program

Jul 26, 2021

The piano program teaches students to build confidence while encouraging them to get better at something through practice.

Six BCPS Schools Recognized for School Wellness
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Six BCPS Schools Recognized for School Wellness

Jun 23, 2021

Out of 28 schools recently recognized statewide for health and wellness efforts, six were BCPS elementary schools!

Adult Education Celebrates June 2021 Graduates
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Adult Education Celebrates June 2021 Graduates

Jun 23, 2021

On Tuesday, June 22, the Battle Creek Public Schools Adult Education program celebrated 19 new graduates.

STEPS Camp 2021
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STEPS Camp 2021

Jun 21, 2021

Check out photo and video highlights from this year's GVSU STEPS camp at BCPS.

Summer Meal Pickups
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Summer Meal Pickups

Jun 14, 2021

Starting Monday, June 14th, meal pickups for all BCPS students will be available at the below times and locations every Monday and Thursday throughout the summer.

Keep Learning All Summer Long with the Bearcat Summer Excellence Challenge!Boy reading book in library
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Keep Learning All Summer Long with the Bearcat Summer Excellence Challenge!

May 27, 2021

At BCPS, we encourage all of our students to keep learning all summer long so they can start the new school year ready to succeed! To help make a summer of learning even more exciting, we’re offering great prizes to students who participate in the Bearcat Summer Excellence Challenge, a self-driven challenge to keep your student engaged this summer. Learn more here about how to participate!

Virtual Academy Class Spreads Community Kindness
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Virtual Academy Class Spreads Community Kindness

May 18, 2021

As part of a TrueSuccess character development lesson, Virtual Academy students recently found unique ways to spread some kindness and positivity throughout the community.