"Every moment is a fresh beginning." ~T.S. Eliotย
Learning Environment/Culture
Breckenridge Community Schools will build relationships with a focus on creating engaging opportunities that encourage student involvement.ย
๐๐ Congratulations to Ms. Malissa Hesse! ๐๐
We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Hesse was nominated for the Michigan One Community Credit Union Salute to Education Teacher of the Week!
Your hard work and dedication to our students at Breckenridge Community Schools do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do!
Let's all celebrate Ms. Hesse for this well-deserved recognition! ๐๐๐ฆ
๐ A new year brings new goals and fresh inspiration at Breckenridge Elementary! Our Wall of Wonder is already filling up with amazing examples of student hard work and creativity. ๐ช๐
We are so proud of our students for starting the year strong โ keep up the great work! ๐๐
Communications/Community Engagement:ย ย
Breckenridge Community Schools will promote collaborative partnerships between the school, parents, and community to increase communication and engagement.ย
Hereโs whatโs happening next week at BCS! ๐๐ณ๐คผโโ๏ธ๐ถ
Saturday, January 11
๐ณ Varsity Bowling @ Sheridan โ 10:00 AM
Monday, January 13
๐ Board of Education Workshop/Organizational Meeting โ 6:00 PM
Tuesday, January 14
๐ JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ SASA โ 4:30 PM
๐ Varsity Girls Basketball โ 4:30 PM
๐ณ JV Bowling @ Riverwood in Mt. Pleasant
Wednesday, January 15
๐คผโโ๏ธ Wrestling @ Home โ 6:00 PM
๐ BHS FAFSA Night @ HS Media Center โ 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 16
๐ JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Merrill โ 5:30 PM
๐ JV Girls Basketball @ Valley Lutheran โ 5:30 PM
๐ฃ Cheer @ Sanford Meridian โ 6:00 PM
Friday, January 17
๐ JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Home vs. Merrill โ 5:30 PM
๐ 5th Quarter @ Breckenridge United Methodist Church (after the game)
Saturday, January 18
๐คผโโ๏ธ Wrestling @ Ithaca โ 10:00 AM
๐ณ Varsity Bowling @ Riverwood in Mt. Pleasant โ 1:00 PM
Sunday, January 19
๐ถ Band/Choir Concert โ 3:00 PM
Letโs show our #HuskiePride and support our teams and students! ๐พ๐๐
๐ A huge shoutout to Breckenridge Elementary for an incredible job with Coins for a Cause! The final count is in, and your school raised $1,649.03 for Gratiot County Hope House. With United Way's match, thatโs an amazing total of $3,298.06! ๐๐
Breckenridge Elementary raised the most funds of all participating Gratiot County schools โ an incredible achievement! ๐
A special congratulations to Mrs. Brooke Petermanโs classroom for being the top contributors. Her classroom will enjoy a well-deserved pizza party soon! ๐
Thank you to all students, staff, and families who contributed to this meaningful cause. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community! ๐
๐ถโโ๏ธโ๏ธ Love an evening stroll but not the winter chill? We've got you covered!
Breckenridge Elementary is open for walkers from 5-8 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you'd like to take advantage of this indoor walking opportunity, contact Erin in Central Office to get a keycard.
Stay active and warm this winter! ๐๐
๐ฑ Exciting Update for the BCS App! ๐ฑ
Apptegy is rolling out a new update for our Breckenridge Community Schools app next week! This update will enhance the app to better serve our staff, students, and parents.
Once the update is live, the district will provide resources to help parents navigate the new features. Look for more details in my upcoming weekly email/newsletter!
Thank you for continuing to engage with the app โ your feedback helps Apptegy make improvements that benefit our entire school community!
Check out this video for a sneak peek at what's coming:
๐ฅ Watch Here
Important Information Regarding Recent Cybersecurity Incidentย
Academics/Programs
Breckenridge Community Schools will provide the time and resources to collaboratively and continually align PK-12 curriculum. ย ย
๐ Attention Senior Parents! It's FAFSA time!
Join us for FAFSA Night next Wednesday, January 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Mr. Cannon and Mr. Willbanks will guide your senior students through the FAFSA process, and representatives from Mid-Michigan Community College will cover recent changes and answer any questions.
This is a great opportunity to set your students up for future success! โจ
๐ RSVP by Friday, January 10th, 2024 via this link: https://forms.gle/5A39XYffry2dk5mE8
Questions? Contact Mr. Cannon at tcannon@breckhuskies.org or 989-842-3182 (option 4).
๐โจ Kicking Off the 2nd Semester Strong! โจ๐
With the start of the 2nd semester, itโs the perfect time to focus on growth and improvement! Both of our buildings are off to a great start, and weโre excited to see the progress ahead.
Weโre thrilled to offer after-school tutoring to support our students' success. A big THANK YOU to our dedicated staff and the students who are attending! ๐
๐ข Interested in tutoring?
If youโd like your student to participate, please contact your studentโs office for more information.
This week, our BES tutoring sessions kicked off, and itโs wonderful to see students having a great time learning and growing! ๐พ๐๐
Personnel/Leadershipย
Breckenridge Community Schools will support, recruit, and retain highly qualified personnel to collaborate and meet the needs of our students.ย
๐ข AI in Education: Share Your Voice! ๐ค๐
Our region is exploring how AI is shaping education and how students and staff are adapting to this rapidly evolving technology both in and out of the classroom. ๐ซโจ
Staff and students have the chance to complete surveys to share their experiences, knowledge, and use of AI. Your input will help us identify opportunities to train our teachers and ensure our learning environment evolves alongside advancements in technology.
๐ Surveys:
Staff Survey: [Insert Link Here]
Student Survey: [Insert Link Here]
Together, weโre committed to growing and learning in this exciting era of innovation! ๐ก๐พ
Letโs embrace the future, Huskies! ๐๐
๐ Join Our Team at Breckenridge Community Schools! ๐
Weโre hiring! We're looking for a Bus Driver and a MS/HS Administrative Assistant.ย
If you have a passion for working with kids and want to make a positive impact in the lives of our students, weโd love to welcome you to the Huskie team! ๐พ๐๐
๐ Apply today to become part of our team! ๐
๐พ Join the BES PTO! ๐พ
Looking for a way to volunteer and get involved in our school? Join the BES PTO!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the last meeting! ๐ So many amazing ideas were shared, and weโre excited to get started supporting our little Huskies, our school, and the community. ๐๐
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NEXT MEETING:
๐๏ธ February 12th
โฐ 6:00 PM
๐ American Legion
Weโd love to see you there! Letโs make a difference together! ๐พ
๐ฉธ On Thursday, January 9, BHS hosted a successful blood drive, collecting 24 units of blood from our amazing staff, students, and community members.
A huge thank you to our NHS students and Mrs. Marr for organizing and hosting this important event. Your efforts help make a difference in the lives of others! ๐๐
Operationsย
Breckenridge Community Schools will strategically utilize resources to provide an optimal environment forย
staff, students, and community.
โ๏ธ A big thank you to our dedicated maintenance team for their hard work in clearing the snow on Friday afternoon! ๐จ๏ธ During the winter season, we are so grateful for their efforts in working around the clock, in all weather conditions, to keep our parking lots and sidewalks safe for everyone. ๐ Your commitment to our school community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do! ๐ย
ATTENTION WINTER ATHLETES: Winter Sports Photos for MS Boys Basketball, Bowling, Wrestling, and 8th Grade & HS Band will be taken on Thursday, January 16 after school. Please view the linked document that outlines how to purchase your student's pictures. Please contact the office if you have any questions!ย
โ๏ธโ๏ธ Snow Day Alerts! โ๏ธโ๏ธ
๐จ๏ธ To keep everyone informed, we send updates via text and phone messages, BCS app, social media, and notify local TV stations ABC 12 and WNEM 5.
Parents, if you are not receiving text/phone notifications, please reach out to one of our offices, and weโll make sure to get you signed up!
Stay warm, Huskies, and make sure your contact information is up to date so you donโt miss future announcements! ๐๐
๐๐ Exciting news for Breckenridge Community Schools! Thanks to the hard work and leadership of Mrs. Giles, BCS is updating and expanding access to AEDs across the district. She has written several grants, and with generous support from the Gratiot Community Foundation, the Breckenridge Education Foundation, and the Breckenridge Sports Boosters, we will be adding 4 new AEDs!
Thank you to our amazing supporters and Mrs. Giles for making this possible. Your efforts are making a difference in keeping our schools safe! ๐๐