Students in Mr. Murray's Introduction to Aviation course were hard at work designing, creating, and testing their own heavy lift rockets using a variety of everyday materials including fishing line, drinking cups, balloons, and paperclips.
The first year of the course provides the foundation for advanced exploration in the areas of flying and unmanned aircraft systems. Students will learn about engineering practices, problem solving, and the innovations and technological developments that have made today's aviation and aerospace industries possible. Students have the ability to enroll in the second-year course in the 2026-2027 school year to expand on the knowledge.
While the Introduction to Aviation course is not a CTE-certified program, it is paving the way for students to continue with a proposed CTE-approved drones program for the 2026-2027 school year and possibly a program for students to earn their private pilots license.
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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wayne County Manufacturing Day
Thursday, October 2, 2025
BHS students in the FANUC-Mechatronics program will be attending the 11th annual Wayne County Manufacturing Day as part of a national event to promote manufacturing in the United States.
Michigan Youth Future Flight Challenge (MYFFC)
Saturday, October 11, 2025
The Women of the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (WAIAM) is proud to announce the fourth annual Michigan Youth Future Flight Challenge (MYFFC) - a free, virtual aerospace design competition open to Michigan students in grades 4 through 8. The challenge empowers students to work in teams, connect with professionals in aerospace, and design innovate flight solutions to real-world problems.
Register here: AIAM Foundation
Civil Air Patrol's Willow Run Open House
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
The Civil Air Patrol's Willow Run Composite Squadron has invited students and parents to their Open House at the Michigan Flight Museum (47884 D St., Belleville, MI).
More information can be found by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
MRCC Career Day
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights' Career Day. Open to students interested in careers in the trades. Priority registration will be given to Seniors. Information will be provided in Tiger10 and through ParentSquare.
U of M Microanatomy Presentation
Thursday, November 6
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.
Mi CareerQuest
Tuesday, November 18
BHS students will be invited by their counselors to explore hands-on exhibits and presentations for in-demand jobs in advanced manufacturing, construction, health sciences, and technology. Additional information will follow.
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.
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!
Students in the Mechatronics program at BHS attended the annual Manufacturing Day on October 9. They first toured LOC Performance and then the Ted Scott Campus of WCCCD.
Sponsored by Michigan Works! and held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, on November 19, students were exposed to a broad range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities as they prepare for their future.