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BCPS Summer Programming Spotlighted by MDE
District, 21st Century, Bearcat Blast

BCPS Summer Programming Spotlighted by MDE

Sep 11, 2023

The BCPS summer learning experience was recently featured on the Michigan Department of Education's website as an exemplar for other districts throughout the state and beyond to model their programming after!

BCPS Welcomes New Principals
Dudley STEM, Fremont, Post-Franklin, Springfield Middle School

BCPS Welcomes New Principals

Aug 14, 2023

Fremont International Academy Receives IB Designation
District, Fremont

Fremont International Academy Receives IB Designation

Jun 19, 2023

We are proud to announce that Fremont International Academy has been officially designated as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school.

Investing in Our Bearcat Heroes: All Teachers to Receive Average Raise of $10K
District

Investing in Our Bearcat Heroes: All Teachers to Receive Average Raise of $10K

May 24, 2023

We’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!

BCCHS Artists Create Habitat for Humanity Mural
Battle Creek Central High School

BCCHS Artists Create Habitat for Humanity Mural

May 23, 2023

As part of Mr. Rinckey's Painting II class at BCC, students worked together to create a beautiful mural for the local Habitat for Humanity.

WK Prep, BCC Students Visit Kellogg's Headquarters
Battle Creek Central High School, W. K. Kellogg Preparatory High School

WK Prep, BCC Students Visit Kellogg's Headquarters

May 8, 2023

Celebrating our After School Staff
After School

Celebrating our After School Staff

Apr 21, 2023

April 24 - 28 is Afterschool Professionals Week, when we recognize, appreciate, and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours!

BCC Spring Testing Schedule Update
Battle Creek Central High School

BCC Spring Testing Schedule Update

Apr 4, 2023

Each 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.

Spring Testing Window Starts April 10
Ann J. Kellogg, Fremont, Valley View, Verona, Springfield Middle School, Springfield Middle School, BC STEM Innovation Center

Spring Testing Window Starts April 10

Apr 4, 2023

The 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.

Updated State Testing Electronic Devices Policy
News

Updated State Testing Electronic Devices Policy

Apr 4, 2023

This 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.

NHS Students Spread the Love of Reading at Post-Franklin
District, Post-Franklin, Battle Creek Central High School

NHS Students Spread the Love of Reading at Post-Franklin

Mar 20, 2023

Post-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).