The Future is Now: FIRST Robotics in the Harper Creek Schools
schoolsA robotics program has been started in the Harper Creek schools and will hopefully spread to other Battle Creek area school districts.
Read morePrivate vs. Public Schools
schoolsAside from the uniforms...there are many things that make private and public schools different. For instance, the average size. Private schools tend to be a lot smaller than public schools for several reasons. May it be because if money, student population, or because of a smaller enviroment, they do always tend to be a bit smaller.
Read moreLAKEVIEW SCHOOL BOARD SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE “LAKEVIEW DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI” AWARD
schoolsThe Lakeview School District Board of Education is currently seeking applicants for the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award, established in 1983, recognizes Lakeview High School graduates who have graduated at least 20 years earlier (1992 or before) and have distinguished him or herself through community service and personal and professional accomplishments.
Read moreSt. Philip Tigers Celebrate Catholic Schools Week!
schoolsOn January 29th - Febuary 5th, Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools celebrated their annual Catholic Schools Week. Here's a look at what St. Philip Central High School did to celebrate CSW.
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Prairieview’s Literacy Night Connects Families to Schools and Reading
schools When asked what she liked about Prairieview Elementary School’s recent Literacy Night, one parent shared, “to see my son so excited about showing me what he is reading in class. I liked communicating with the teacher and hearing all the positive things she shared about my son’s reading progress.” Read moreStudents Against Destructive Decisions
schoolsOne single decision can end or change one or more lives. In 1997, a Pennfield High School student was killed by a drunk driver. The school then took action by starting a program at the school called SADD(Students Against Destructive Decisions).
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Irreplaceable Jewel
SchoolsSpeechless, yet at the same time overflowing with words of admiration and appreciation, is how the staff of Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools have been left feeling about the loss of the district’s technology coordinator Julie Wyckoff. Just as many school employees do, the BCACS staff left school in June 2011 with the anticipation of a relaxing summer to rejuvenate their minds and spirits before returning for another school year in September. Little did they know, one of the most valuable members of their staff would not return with them, leaving the district with an impossible hole to fill in both their staff as well as their hearts.
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