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Frequently Asked Questions about the Middle School Transformation Update

Frequently Asked Questions about the Middle School Transformation Update

Apr 22, 2024

BCPS 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.

BCPS Middle School Transformation Update for the 2024-25 School Year

BCPS Middle School Transformation Update for the 2024-25 School Year

Apr 22, 2024

Thanks 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!

BCCHS Students Recognized With Seal of Biliteracy

BCCHS Students Recognized With Seal of Biliteracy

Apr 5, 2024

Several BCCHS students were recently honored with the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, representing their proficiency in English and at least one additional language!

Michigan Colleges Alliance Partnership Adds to Bearcat Advantage

Michigan Colleges Alliance Partnership Adds to Bearcat Advantage

Mar 20, 2024

New Partnership Offers Scholarship Funding to 15 Top Private Colleges and Universities in Michigan

Exploring Science Together

Exploring Science Together

Mar 15, 2024

Battle Creek Central students from Ms. Baxendale's Advanced Biology class recently visited Dudley Elementary to provide science lessons for students in kindergarten through second grade.

BCC Celebrates Black History Month With Fun-filled Pep Assembly

BCC Celebrates Black History Month With Fun-filled Pep Assembly

Mar 1, 2024

Battle Creek Central High School students recently participated in a themed spirit week, learned about important Black figures throughout American history, and capped off the week with an incredible pep assembly on Friday.

Free Laundry Day: Sunday, February 11

Free Laundry Day: Sunday, February 11

Jan 30, 2024

February 11, when BCPS will be teaming up with our partners from Communities in Schools to offer a free laundry day for BCPS families.

BCCHS Family Newsletter for January 28, 2024BCCHS exterior

BCCHS Family Newsletter for January 28, 2024

Jan 28, 2024

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Bearcat Community 'Stuffs a Bus' for Day of Service

Bearcat Community 'Stuffs a Bus' for Day of Service

Jan 19, 2024

While there was no school on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Battle Creek Public Schools partnered with the Battle Creek Education Association to offer a day of service opportunity to help make an impact in our community.

Stuff the Bus Event for MLK Jr. Day of Service

Stuff the Bus Event for MLK Jr. Day of Service

Jan 8, 2024

Help us stuff a bus with non-perishable food items and children/youth clothing as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a Day of Service!