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CTE Spotlight-GIS
CTE Spotlight-GIS
In partnership with Eastern Michigan University, students at Belleville High School can enroll in the Geographic Information System (GIS) program. Topics covered are navigating ArcGIS Pro, map design and symbolizing, map projections and coordinate systems, map layouts, story maps, importing and using file geodatabases, manipulating attribute tables, utilizing vector data, and preparing for both the FAA part 107 Drone Pilot Exam and ESRI certification exam. Students earn high school credit, EMU credit, and receive a paid summer internship. While there is not currently a CTE program designation for GIS, Mr. Watkins is actively working with the State of Michigan to create the first CTE GIS program in the state.
The partnership between EMU and BHS has resulted in many valuable experiences for both the students and community including mapping the water shutoffs in the City of Belleville, expediting bus routes for Van Buren Public Schools, and allowing easier locating of elementary school boundaries, all through student projects.
On Wednesday, November 19, the class was visited by Mr. Chad Newton, CEO of the Wayne County Airport Authority and BHS Alumni class of 1988, and Dr. Yichun Xie, EMU Professor and Director of the Institute for Geospatial Research and Education, to discuss the expansion of the GIS program to include additional EMU courses and credit opportunities and well as a possible partnership with Detroit Metro Airport.
In PURPOSE, EXCELLENCE, and ACHIEVEMENT- GO, TIGERS!
Career Pathway/Course Alignment
Career Pathway/Course Alignment
Knowing your career pathway and which courses offered at Belleville High School can help you achieve your purpose is a huge step in the right direction. Check out these useful guides to identify which BHS courses align with your career pathway. Be sure to talk with your counselor if you have any questions.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology
UPCOMING EVENTS
U of M Microanatomy Second Encounter
Thursday, December 4 and December 11
9th through 11th grade students interested in a surgical career or in the health sciences can sign up for a limited opportunity to be a part of a U of M and Henry Ford Health Systems Micoranatomy cohort for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration forms are available through Tiger10 and ParentSquare.
Past events
Past events
Business, Management, Marketing, & Technology Purpose Pathways Panel
Business, Management, Marketing, & Technology Purpose Pathways Panel
On Wednesday, November 19, students who identified themselves at interested in the Business, Management, Marketing, & Technology Career Pathway heard from community members, including former BHS students and staff, about their business career paths. These individuals also took time to talk to students individually and in small groups. It was powerful for students to engage with these professionals, to ask questions, and to listen to what experience has taught them.
Thank you to all involved for making this a rewarding experience!
U of M Microanatomy Cohort, first encounter
U of M Microanatomy Cohort, first encounter
On Thursday, November 6, 26 BHS students who have expressed an interest in careers in the Health Sciences pathway took part in the first of three encounters of the 2025-2026 U of M Microanatomy Cohort with Dr. Rachel Hooper, MD, a plastic surgeon with Michigan Medicine; research assistant Clarice Gaines; and U of M medical student Jasnoor Singh. Students learned about Dr. Hooper's path to becoming a hand surgeon, the technical and interpersonal skills required of the profession, and they were able to practice suturing! When asked about the experience, students stated that the encounter greatly increased their interest in pursuing a career in medicine.
Students will next visit the U of M research complex in Ann Arbor to interact with additional health professionals before the final encounter in late winter during which they will visit the Henry Ford Microanatomy Lab for additional hands-on experiences including learning how to identify structures of the arm such as nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and bones.
Jogging Robot Video.mp4Wayne County Manufacturing Day
Wayne County Manufacturing Day
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, students in the CTE Mechatronics Program at Belleville High School participated in the SEMCA Michigan Works, Wayne County Manufacturing Day. They we hosted by TWB in Canton, Michigan. In addition to learning about the integral role that TWB plays in the auto industry, students were able to see how the skills they are learning in the Mechatronics program translate to industry.
A huge, "Thank you!" to TWB for their hospitality and SEMCA Michigan Works for their organizing of the event!
Michigan Construction Careers Day
Michigan Construction Careers Day
BHS students had a fun-filled day attending the Michigan Construction Careers Day at the Operating Engineers 324 Construction Career Center in Howell. Students interested in a construction career pathway were able to operate machinery including excavators, jack hammers, compactors, and more! They also interacted with organizations, companies, and schools that are looking to educate and hire immediately after high school.
Future Tiger Night
Future Tiger Night
Incoming Freshmen in the Class of 2029 and their parents enjoyed a night of performances, information, and touring BHS on March 19. In Purpose, Excellence, and Achievement! Go Tigers!
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