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[Photos] Battle Creek Central Graduation: Class of 2024
May 29, 2024Check out the photo gallery from Battle Creek Central High School’s 2024 graduation ceremony.

2024 Senior Stroll
May 23, 2024Check out the photo gallery from this year's BCCHS Senior Stroll through each of our elementary and middle schools.

Thank You, Bearcat Staff, From Your Community!
May 10, 2024Check out the nearly 200 responses submitted from our families and community, celebrating our Bearcat Educators!

Get On Board! Learn About Becoming a School Board Member
May 2, 2024Battle Creek Public Schools' Board of Education will have two seats up for election this coming November. Learn about the role of school boards and how to get involved or learn more.

New No-Cost Teacher Certification Program for Eligible BCPS Staff
May 2, 2024Thanks to a $500,000 Grow Your Own (GYO) grant from the State of Michigan, eligible BCPS staff can now earn a teaching certificate at no cost through a partnership with Grand Valley State University and Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow.

Show Some Love for our Bearcat Educators!
May 1, 2024Whether it's your child's teacher, a bus driver, a school nurse, or a coach, they all play important roles in helping students learn and grow. This is your opportunity to show some love for those making a difference for your student and their academic journey.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Middle School Transformation Update
Apr 22, 2024BCPS is here to answer your questions regarding the final stages of Northwestern’s transformation and school assignments for middle schoolers during the 2024-2025 school year.

BCPS Middle School Transformation Update for the 2024-25 School Year
Apr 22, 2024Thanks to the Battle Creek community’s approval of the $44.8 million middle school transformation bond in 2021, BCPS is pleased to announce that the plans to transform Northwestern Middle School into Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, serving grades K-8, are well underway!

BCCHS Students Recognized With Seal of Biliteracy
Apr 5, 2024Several BCCHS students were recently honored with the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, representing their proficiency in English and at least one additional language!