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Investing in Our Bearcat Heroes: All Teachers to Receive Average Raise of $10K
May 24, 2023We’re excited to announce that beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, all BCPS teachers will receive an average increase of $10,000 to their salary at each job level, making us one of the highest-paying districts for new teachers in all of southwest Michigan!
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BCCHS Artists Create Habitat for Humanity Mural
May 23, 2023As part of Mr. Rinckey's Painting II class at BCC, students worked together to create a beautiful mural for the local Habitat for Humanity.
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WK Prep, BCC Students Visit Kellogg's Headquarters
May 8, 2023
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Celebrating our After School Staff
Apr 21, 2023April 24 - 28 is Afterschool Professionals Week, when we recognize, appreciate, and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours!
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BCC Spring Testing Schedule Update
Apr 4, 2023Each year, every 11th-grade student in the state of Michigan is required to take the Michigan Merit Exam (MME). Testing at BCC begins Wednesday, April 12. Read more about the testing schedule, which days your student will need to attend, and our modified weekly schedule.
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Spring Testing Window Starts April 10
Apr 4, 2023The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Spring 2023 testing windows and dates for all summative online and paper/pencil assessments are included in this document. Click to learn more.
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Updated State Testing Electronic Devices Policy
Apr 4, 2023This year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) released an updated 2022-2023 Electronic Device Use Policy. The new policy lays out clear expectations for the use of all electronic devices to help ensure security and fairness in all state assessments.
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NHS Students Spread the Love of Reading at Post-Franklin
Mar 20, 2023Post-Franklin Elementary has been hosting guest readers throughout the month, including teachers, district administrators, community members, and most recently, students from Battle Creek Central High School's National Honor Society (NHS).
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'Imagine Me' Inspires Students to Pursue Healthcare Careers
Mar 20, 2023Several executives and other healthcare professionals from Bronson Healthcare visited Battle Creek Central High School last week for 'Imagine Me,' a program to inspire our Bearcats to continue pursuing their dream careers in healthcare fields.
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BCCHS Theater Presents: Bring It On The Musical
Mar 16, 2023Come check out Bring It On The Musical: Friday, March 17 or Saturday, March 18, beginning at 7 PM.
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Support is Available!
Mar 1, 2023In addition to on-campus resources, our community partners are dedicated to supporting the BCPS community. If your student is in need of support, check out our list of local resources.