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Q&A on BCPS Middle School Bond Measure: Why is Bond Funding Needed?student in mask at keyboard
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Q&A on BCPS Middle School Bond Measure: Why is Bond Funding Needed?

Apr 29, 2021

The BCPS Middle School Bond will be on the ballot on Tuesday, May 4th! Do you have questions on how the money will be spent, or how the availability of federal COVID-recovery funding may impact BCPS? Check it out, and feel free to share!

4/13 Chromebook Pickups
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4/13 Chromebook Pickups

Apr 13, 2021

We are thankful to each of our elementary building teams for working quickly to come up with plans for the distribution of Chromebooks to support our young learners. Please view this list for each school's Chromebook distribution plans to support your child during remote learning.

New Interactive WKKF Site Shares Progress and Learnings from the BCPS Transformation
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New Interactive WKKF Site Shares Progress and Learnings from the BCPS Transformation

Mar 31, 2021

Today, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation launched a new, interactive website to share our success stories and the lessons we’ve learned throughout our transformation process. Check it out!

BCCHS Ceramics Teacher Erin Romel Selected for State Farm GrantAn art teacher helps a student with their drawing in art class
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BCCHS Ceramics Teacher Erin Romel Selected for State Farm Grant

Mar 31, 2021

Congratulations 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!

Northwestern's Music Department is Booming!
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Northwestern's Music Department is Booming!

Mar 30, 2021

The Northwestern Middle School music department has some exciting news to share — enrollment and participation are up...way up!

BCCHS Career Academies Opens New Health Care Simulation LabA BCCHS Career Academies student pushes a mannequin in a wheelchair inside the new Health Care Simulation Lab
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BCCHS Career Academies Opens New Health Care Simulation Lab

Mar 30, 2021

As 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.

How to Update Student Contact InformationA mother and son sitting on their front porch, smiling.
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How to Update Student Contact Information

Mar 23, 2021

It 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.

Apply Now: Free GVSU Summer Programs for Middle & High Schoolers!
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Apply Now: Free GVSU Summer Programs for Middle & High Schoolers!

Mar 9, 2021

Grand 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.

Learn More About The Middle School REACH Advanced & Accelerated Program!
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Learn More About The Middle School REACH Advanced & Accelerated Program!

Mar 8, 2021

Join 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.

Free High-Speed Internet Option Available to Qualifying BCPS Families
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Free High-Speed Internet Option Available to Qualifying BCPS Families

Dec 9, 2020

We’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.

(Canceled) Free Desks for BCPS Families
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(Canceled) Free Desks for BCPS Families

Sep 14, 2020

BCPS 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.