BC STEM Welcomes Principal TaShaune Harden and New Teachers
Jun 30, 2020At BC STEM these past few months, we have witnessed our school spirit and Bearcat pride continuing to grow stronger. We are truly proud to see the ways that families and students supported one another and engaged with their teachers and peers to keep learning and connected during these uncertain times. What the BC STEM community has been able to build together in this past year is truly amazing. As we look forward to the 2020-21 school year, we are very excited to introduce Tashaune Harden as the new lead principal at Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center!
Meet Your BC STEM Team for 2020-2021
Jul 10, 2020The start of the next school year at BC STEM may still be weeks away, but we hope your families are as excited as we are to return to our classrooms! We are counting down the days until we can see our innovators’ smiling faces again in the fall — and we’re excited to announce that we’ll have a few new staff members there to greet you as well!
Bearcat Alumna Spotlight: Daniele Bwamba, Class of 2014
Jul 2, 2020Danielle Bwamba, Battle Creek Central High School class of 2014, is a food scientist working for Hershey's Chocolate and Candy. She played a key role in developing the Limited Edition Red, White, and Blue Hershey's Candy Bar, available in stores this holiday weekend.
Fremont International Academy Teacher Daniel Bowen Featured in SCENE Magazine
Jul 17, 2020Learn more about Fremont International Academy kindergarten teacher Mr. Bowen, from his experience teaching in Alaska to his passion for technology, in Scene Magazine's Back to School edition.
Introducing Mr. Dave Fooy, New NWMS Principal
Aug 18, 2020We are excited to introduce the new lead principal for the 2020–2021 school year, Mr. Dave Fooy!
Parent Survey
Sep 9, 2020https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z4f_bRD7GxGPiF-lBB27Cok9tJ9Yo6sh4CQDVTU6bf4/edit?usp=drive_web
(Canceled) Free Desks for BCPS Families
Sep 14, 2020BCPS families with students in need of a desk to support at-home learning can pick one up for free this week at Urbandale Elementary Thursday, September 17 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 19: 9 from a.m. - 12 p.m.
Free High-Speed Internet Option Available to Qualifying BCPS Families
Dec 9, 2020We’re excited to announce that through a new partnership with Comcast and the Battle Creek Community Foundation, BCPS families now have access to a program offering FREE high-speed home internet to those who qualify. The Comcast Internet Essentials Partnership program will provide free equipment and high-speed home internet for qualifying families for up to 12 months.
Learn More About The Middle School REACH Advanced & Accelerated Program!
Mar 8, 2021Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about how your middle school student can benefit from the REACH experience and how to apply.
Apply Now: Free GVSU Summer Programs for Middle & High Schoolers!
Mar 9, 2021Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is now accepting applications from BCPS students for three exciting summer programs for 2021! We are proud to partner with GVSU to offer these camps that are free to BCPS students and are great ways to ensure your student starts the next school year with the tools they need to succeed. Learn more about this year’s offerings. Applications are due on Thursday, April 1st.
How to Update Student Contact Information
Mar 23, 2021It is important to make sure that we have accurate contact information for each enrolled BCPS student so that we are able to keep you updated with information and learning opportunities over the summer. Please take a moment to update your primary phone number and mailing address by following the directions included here.
BCCHS Career Academies Opens New Health Care Simulation Lab
Mar 30, 2021As a part of our commitment to ensuring every student graduates career, college and community ready, we recently celebrated the opening of a new, state-of-the-art health care simulation lab housed within Battle Creek Central High School.
Northwestern's Music Department is Booming!
Mar 30, 2021The Northwestern Middle School music department has some exciting news to share — enrollment and participation are up...way up!
BCCHS Ceramics Teacher Erin Romel Selected for State Farm Grant
Mar 31, 2021Congratulations to Mrs. Romel for being selected as one of 40 Michigan teachers to receive a$2,500 State Farm grant to create or support classroom projects that will impact our community as well!
New Interactive WKKF Site Shares Progress and Learnings from the BCPS Transformation
Mar 31, 2021Today, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation launched a new, interactive website to share our success stories and the lessons we’ve learned throughout our transformation process. Check it out!
4/13 Chromebook Pickups
Apr 13, 2021We are thankful to each of our elementary building teams for working quickly to come up with plans for the distribution of Chromebooks to support our young learners. Please view this list for each school's Chromebook distribution plans to support your child during remote learning.