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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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Parent Survey
Sep 9, 2020https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z4f_bRD7GxGPiF-lBB27Cok9tJ9Yo6sh4CQDVTU6bf4/edit?usp=drive_web
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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!