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"Spring is the season for growth - just like in education, its when seeds of knowledge begin to bloom." ~Unknown
Communications/Community Engagement:
Breckenridge Community Schools will promote collaborative partnerships between the school, parents, and community to increase communication and engagement.
📚💙🥯 Mark Your Calendars! 🥯💛📚
Please join us on May 9th for our 4th Annual Buddies, Books, and Bagels event!
We can’t wait to fill the cafeteria once again with our amazing families and students!
📅 Notes will be coming home in Friday Folders on April 17th.
✏️ Please return the bottom portion by April 25th.
We are looking forward to another wonderful morning of reading, smiles, and bagels! See you there!
💦❄️ Ice Bucket Challenge...accepted! ❄️💦
This week, two of our amazing teachers—Ms. Ruszkowski and Mrs. Michelle Graham—along with our fearless principal, Mr. Kanine, were nominated by students to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge! As Ms. Ruszkowski put it: "What better way to do it than in front of the whole school?"
They sure did—and our students LOVED it! Huge shoutout to these three troopers for being such great sports and creating unforgettable memories for our Huskies. 💙💛
Learning Environment/Culture
Breckenridge Community Schools will build relationships with a focus on creating engaging opportunities that encourage student involvement.
🖼️🎉 Check out our Wall of Wonderful Work! 🎨📚
We're proud to celebrate the creativity, effort, and achievement of our amazing Huskies! From thoughtful writing to colorful art and outstanding classroom projects, our students are showing what hard work and pride look like every day. 💙💛
Stop by and take a look—you’ll be inspired by what our learners are doing!
🚌💛 Today we celebrate the heart and soul of our daily commutes — our incredible BUS DRIVERS!
A special shoutout to Bruce Hillman and all the dedicated drivers who get our students safely to and from school, rain or shine. 🌧️☀️
Your hard work, kindness, and commitment make a world of difference. Thank you for all you do to keep our Huskie community moving! 💙💛
On Wednesday, we celebrated the incredible administrative assistants who help keep Breckenridge Community Schools running smoothly every day!
Your organization, dedication, and behind-the-scenes work make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and families. We are so grateful for all you do to support our schools and create a positive, welcoming environment.
Thank you for being such an essential part of the Huskie team!
💙✨ Kindness in Action at BES! ✨💙
Our 3rd grade students have been writing and sharing thoughtful notes with Margaret, our amazing BES custodian! 🧹💌
Shout out to both our students and Margaret for showing gratitude and recognizing the incredible work that helps keep our school running smoothly. This is what Husky pride is all about! 🐾
Academics/Programs
Breckenridge Community Schools will provide the time and resources to collaboratively and continually align PK-12 curriculum.
🧪🔬 This week, our Breckenridge High School science students had a blast visiting the 1st - 5th grade classrooms at BES! The older Huskies led fun, hands-on science activities that sparked curiosity and excitement in our youngest learners. 🧠✨
It was a great opportunity for mentorship, learning, and building a strong sense of community across grade levels. Thank you to our HS science teachers and 1st grade staff for helping make this experience so meaningful!
🌳☀️ Earlier this week, we were treated to some beautiful spring weather—perfect timing for our 1st graders to visit Forest Hill Nature Center! 🐾🌿
They had an amazing time exploring the outdoors, learning about nature, and enjoying hands-on experiences in the fresh air. A big thank you to our staff and the team at Forest Hill for making this such a memorable day for our young Huskies! 💙💛
👷♀️💻🔧 This Tuesday, our 8th graders had an exciting and eye-opening day touring the GI-TEC Center in Mt. Pleasant!
They explored a variety of hands-on programs—from technology to trades—and got a firsthand look at the incredible career and technical education opportunities available for their future. 🚀
A huge thank you to GI-TEC for hosting us and inspiring our students to dream big and explore new pathways! 💙💛
🎹 Do YOU know how pianos work?
Our kindergarteners do now! 🎶
Thank you to Mrs. Loyselle for making music fun, interactive, and educational. Your passion for teaching helps our youngest Huskies discover the joy of learning through sound! 💙💛
🚜🐄 On Thursday, our 4th graders had the opportunity to attend Project RED at the Gratiot County Fairgrounds!
Thank you to the Farm Bureau and our amazing local Agriculture Specialists for providing this hands-on learning experience. Our students had a blast discovering more about agriculture and where our food comes from! 🌽🐑
🚜🌾 FFA Farm Day Fun! 🌾🚜
On Friday, our BES students took a tractor ride over to the high school for our annual FFA Farm Day! 🐮🌱
They had the chance to: ✅ Explore farm equipment
✅ Visit the greenhouse
✅ See live animals
✅ Play games
✅ Enjoy a tasty snack!
A big thank you to Ms. Stephens and our amazing FFA students for planning such a fun and educational day. Even with a little chill in the air, our students had a fantastic time learning about agriculture! 🐾
❤️🩹🚑 Life-Saving Skills for Our Seniors! 🚑❤️🩹
On Friday, our BHS Seniors completed CPR and First Aid training—an important step in being prepared to help others in emergency situations.
A huge thank you to our local Breckenridge-Wheeler Fire and Rescue for providing this hands-on, life-saving instruction to our students! 👨🚒👩🚒 Your partnership helps empower our students with real-world skills that matter. 🐾
Personnel/Leadership
Breckenridge Community Schools will support, recruit, and retain highly qualified personnel to collaborate and meet the needs of our students.
🌟 Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week is Almost Here! 🌟
Let’s show some LOVE to the incredible staff and teachers who make Breckenridge Community Schools such a special place! 💙💛
Help us say THANK YOU by:
✉️ Sending an email or handwritten card
🙌 Saying a simple “thank you” in person
Big or small—every gesture counts! Let’s make sure our amazing team feels the appreciation they deserve! 💐🍎
🌱🌸 Only 2 Weeks Away! 🌸🌱
The countdown is on — only 14 days until the BCS FFA Plant Sale!
🗓️ Dates and Times:
May 8 & 9: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
May 10: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location:
FFA Greenhouse (behind the school by the buses)
Come support our FFA program and grab some beautiful plants just in time for spring! 🌼🌿
Operations
Breckenridge Community Schools will strategically utilize resources to provide an optimal environment for
staff, students, and community.
Congratulations to Miranda Bloomquist for receiving the Outstanding High School Chemistry Award from the American Chemical Society this Wednesday!
Miranda was one of just a few students from neighboring schools — and the only one from Breckenridge — to earn this prestigious honor. We’re proud of your hard work, dedication, and passion for science!
Upcoming Week at Breckenridge Community Schools
Upcoming Week at Breckenridge Community Schools
📅 Saturday, May 4
PTO Kentucky Derby Party – Breckenridge American Legion
🎶 Sunday, May 5
Spring Concert – 3:00 PM, High School Gymnasium
🍎 Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10
Staff Appreciation Week – Thank you, BCS staff!
Buy One Get One (BOGO) Book Fair – Both buildings
🗓 Monday, May 6
Best of Italy Trip Meeting – 5:30 PM
⚾ Tuesday, May 7
Varsity Baseball & Softball @ Montabella – 4:00 PM
🌱 Wednesday–Friday, May 8–10
FFA Plant Sale – Stop by and support our Ag program!
⛳️ Wednesday, May 8
Varsity Golf @ St. Charles – 3:00 PM
High School Track @ Vestaburg – 4:00 PM
Middle School Track (Home) – 3:30 PM
📚 Friday, May 10
Buddies, Books, and Bagels – 7:30 AM
Ithaca Invite
High School Track @ Alma Invite – 4:00 PM
Varsity Softball (Home) vs. Alma – 4:00 PM
⚾ Saturday, May 11
Varsity Baseball – Huskie Invite
Friday, May 2nd is School Lunch Hero Day!
Today we give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing BCS Food Service Team! These everyday heroes work hard to make sure our students are fueled, healthy, and ready to learn—always with a smile!
We appreciate all you do to keep our Huskies nourished and cared for. You truly are heroes in the kitchen!
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