What a great week of learning and connection at BCS!
The energy and school spirit following Homecoming have successfully channeled into meaningful academic work and student growth across the district. From innovative projects being featured in local news to celebrating student excellence in the classroom, this week has truly shown what our students can accomplish.
We see every day that when our schools and our families partner together, our students thrive. Thank you for your continued support in emphasizing the importance of attendance, encouraging academic excellence, and championing our students' success.
Here is this week’s edition of Huskie Happenings.
https://breckenridgecommunityschools.edurooms.com/engage/huskie-happenings-weekly-superintendent-newsletter/newsletters/september-22-26
Go Huskies!
The energy and school spirit following Homecoming have successfully channeled into meaningful academic work and student growth across the district. From innovative projects being featured in local news to celebrating student excellence in the classroom, this week has truly shown what our students can accomplish.
We see every day that when our schools and our families partner together, our students thrive. Thank you for your continued support in emphasizing the importance of attendance, encouraging academic excellence, and championing our students' success.
Here is this week’s edition of Huskie Happenings.
https://breckenridgecommunityschools.edurooms.com/engage/huskie-happenings-weekly-superintendent-newsletter/newsletters/september-22-26
Go Huskies!
🎶✨ Today our 8th graders joined the High School Band for rehearsal! ✨🎶
They’ll be back next Friday, October 3rd—the day of the game—for 8th Grade Band Night! 💙💛
We’re so excited to see the next generation of Huskie musicians step onto the field, experience marching band traditions, and make music alongside our high schoolers. 🎺🥁🎷
Come out next Friday to cheer on our team and our musicians—it’s going to be a night to remember! 🏈🎶 #HuskiePRIDE #BandNight #FutureIsBright
They’ll be back next Friday, October 3rd—the day of the game—for 8th Grade Band Night! 💙💛
We’re so excited to see the next generation of Huskie musicians step onto the field, experience marching band traditions, and make music alongside our high schoolers. 🎺🥁🎷
Come out next Friday to cheer on our team and our musicians—it’s going to be a night to remember! 🏈🎶 #HuskiePRIDE #BandNight #FutureIsBright
Join us October 10th from 7:30-8:30 for "Fall In To Learning" for a tasty breakfast of cider, donuts and sides. Meet our new principal and learn about our Title Services and find out ways you can be a part of all that goes on here at BES. We can't wait for you to join us.
Sponsored by BES Title Team and BCS Food Service Team
Sponsored by BES Title Team and BCS Food Service Team
Good News: Free School Meals Will Continue!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to provide an important update and some reassurance regarding school meals.
Based on the latest guidance from the Michigan Department of Education, we are happy to confirm that Breckenridge Community Schools will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.
What This Means for Your Family:
Free Meals Continue: All students will continue to receive their school breakfast and lunch at no charge, just as they have been since the start of the school year. You do not need to worry about any immediate changes to meal service or cost. Please note: ale carte items at MS/HS do not fall under this service.
We've Got You Covered: We understand the state budget process is ongoing. We want to assure you that our district is committed to providing this service, and we will cover the costs to ensure all students continue to eat for free.
Future Funding: Once the State of Michigan's budget is officially approved, any state funding for school nutrition programs will be applied retroactively.
Please Still Complete the Benefit Application:
We must continue to collect and process the Education and Nutrition Benefit Applications (or Education Benefit Forms) from all families. Completing this form is essential, as it helps us maintain accurate eligibility records needed for our nutrition program claims and can qualify the district for additional federal funding and grants.
We appreciate your support and are dedicated to providing reliable, nutritious meals for all our students. If you have any questions or need help with the benefit application, please contact the school office (or Nutrition Services).
Sincerely,
Wade Slavik, BCS Superintendent
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to provide an important update and some reassurance regarding school meals.
Based on the latest guidance from the Michigan Department of Education, we are happy to confirm that Breckenridge Community Schools will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.
What This Means for Your Family:
Free Meals Continue: All students will continue to receive their school breakfast and lunch at no charge, just as they have been since the start of the school year. You do not need to worry about any immediate changes to meal service or cost. Please note: ale carte items at MS/HS do not fall under this service.
We've Got You Covered: We understand the state budget process is ongoing. We want to assure you that our district is committed to providing this service, and we will cover the costs to ensure all students continue to eat for free.
Future Funding: Once the State of Michigan's budget is officially approved, any state funding for school nutrition programs will be applied retroactively.
Please Still Complete the Benefit Application:
We must continue to collect and process the Education and Nutrition Benefit Applications (or Education Benefit Forms) from all families. Completing this form is essential, as it helps us maintain accurate eligibility records needed for our nutrition program claims and can qualify the district for additional federal funding and grants.
We appreciate your support and are dedicated to providing reliable, nutritious meals for all our students. If you have any questions or need help with the benefit application, please contact the school office (or Nutrition Services).
Sincerely,
Wade Slavik, BCS Superintendent
Here is an important reminder so we can help our students achieve and succeed! It all starts with good attendance in school. Have you taken the Stay in the Game Pledge?
Click the link to make your commitment/pledge today!
https://stayinthegame.org/pledge/
#SchoolEveryDay #attendancematters #StayInTheGame
#HuskiePride
🎉 Big news, Seniors! 🎉
The 2026-27 FAFSA is officially open! 💻✨
💡 Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Make sure you (and a parent, if needed) have your FSA ID and password.
Link: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
2️⃣ Complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov.
Link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Why does it matter? ✅ Completing the FAFSA gives you access to federal, state, and college financial aid that can help cover the cost of college or career training. Most families complete the process in 30 minutes or less, and the sooner you apply, the better your chances of maximizing aid. 💰
Need help? Reach out to your school counselor (Mr. Tommy Cannon) or visit studentaid.gov. Don’t wait—start today! Remember, if you don't fill it out, we will need a Universal Waiver Completed 🚀
Hello Parents,
Today, your child is bringing home a take home lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The Reading for Education fundraiser is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.rfe.net/sid.t?0000291273 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Be sure to ask your child for the take home lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks,
Breckenridge Elementary School
Today, your child is bringing home a take home lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The Reading for Education fundraiser is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.rfe.net/sid.t?0000291273 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Be sure to ask your child for the take home lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks,
Breckenridge Elementary School
It's more than just a flickering flame... it's a chemical reaction in action! 🔥
Our chemistry students kicked off their lab work today with a classic experiment: observing a candle. Their mission? To become scientific detectives and identify the reactants (what goes in, like wax and oxygen) and the products (what comes out, like light, heat, and invisible gases).
It’s a brilliant, hands-on way to see how chemistry transforms the world around us, one molecule at a time! ✨
Our chemistry students kicked off their lab work today with a classic experiment: observing a candle. Their mission? To become scientific detectives and identify the reactants (what goes in, like wax and oxygen) and the products (what comes out, like light, heat, and invisible gases).
It’s a brilliant, hands-on way to see how chemistry transforms the world around us, one molecule at a time! ✨
📚✨ Parents and students, regular attendance is crucial for success! Our Parent-Student Handbook (p. 35) emphasizes that attending school daily fosters a strong work ethic and ensures students don’t miss key lessons. Excused absences (e.g., illness, appointments) are allowed with proper documentation. Chronic absenteeism is defined as 10 or more unexcused absences (excluding medically excused, school-sponsored, or pre-arranged absences). Absenteeism will impact grades and opportunities. Let’s prioritize showing up on time, ready to learn! Attached are two images of information to keep your child healthy and in school.🚀 #HuskiePride #SuccessStartsHere
👑✨ Homecoming Royalty 2025 ✨👑
Congratulations to our Homecoming King, Gerreck McKenzie, and Homecoming Queen, Bayleigh Clapp! 🎉🏈👸🤴
They were crowned under the Friday night lights at last week’s football game, representing our Huskie spirit with pride, class, and school spirit. 💚🐾 #HuskiePride #Homecoming2025
Congratulations to our Homecoming King, Gerreck McKenzie, and Homecoming Queen, Bayleigh Clapp! 🎉🏈👸🤴
They were crowned under the Friday night lights at last week’s football game, representing our Huskie spirit with pride, class, and school spirit. 💚🐾 #HuskiePride #Homecoming2025
Don't forget to complete your Education Benefits Form!
Completing an Education Benefits Form is a great way to help our district and your student's school receive important resources. These resources go beyond school meals to provide benefits for classrooms, teachers, and students.
If you have already filled out the form, thank you for doing your part! Your participation makes a huge difference.
If not, please take a few moments to complete one of the following forms:
Education and Nutrition Benefits Application
Education Benefits Form (formerly the Household Information Report)
Check with your student's school office or contact Mrs. Collins for more information (mcollins@breckhuskies.org).
Click here for more information about Education Benefits Forms and how families can help their school community reach its full potential: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/Food-and-Nutrition-Programs/CEP/2---Education-Benefits-Form-with-annual-income-ranges-2025-2026.pdf?rev=4d85c4328cef4584ad6cac52b59f2fe0&hash=8A1717FC1FC0349FD595B2754A42E68F
Completing an Education Benefits Form is a great way to help our district and your student's school receive important resources. These resources go beyond school meals to provide benefits for classrooms, teachers, and students.
If you have already filled out the form, thank you for doing your part! Your participation makes a huge difference.
If not, please take a few moments to complete one of the following forms:
Education and Nutrition Benefits Application
Education Benefits Form (formerly the Household Information Report)
Check with your student's school office or contact Mrs. Collins for more information (mcollins@breckhuskies.org).
Click here for more information about Education Benefits Forms and how families can help their school community reach its full potential: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/Food-and-Nutrition-Programs/CEP/2---Education-Benefits-Form-with-annual-income-ranges-2025-2026.pdf?rev=4d85c4328cef4584ad6cac52b59f2fe0&hash=8A1717FC1FC0349FD595B2754A42E68F
Last call for the 24-25 Yearbooks. Sales will only be available until October 3, 2025. They are $60. See Mrs. Shaw.
This years 25-26 Yearbooks are on sale until Halloween, October 31 for $55! Get them while they are on sale.
This years 25-26 Yearbooks are on sale until Halloween, October 31 for $55! Get them while they are on sale.
What a great week at BCS! Homecoming 2025 has been a shining example of community pride and Huskie spirit. From dress-up days and student activities to the parade, game, and celebrations, our students made memories and connections that will last a lifetime.
Even though we didn’t come away with a victory on the field, we certainly showed our pride, heart, and spirit as a community. 💙💛🐾
Thank you to our families, community members, and staff for supporting our students and helping make this week so special. Your involvement and encouragement mean so much, and it truly shows what makes Breckenridge such a special place.
Go Huskies!
https://breckenridgecommunityschools.edurooms.com/engage/huskie-happenings-weekly-superintendent-newsletter/newsletters/september-15-19
Even though we didn’t come away with a victory on the field, we certainly showed our pride, heart, and spirit as a community. 💙💛🐾
Thank you to our families, community members, and staff for supporting our students and helping make this week so special. Your involvement and encouragement mean so much, and it truly shows what makes Breckenridge such a special place.
Go Huskies!
https://breckenridgecommunityschools.edurooms.com/engage/huskie-happenings-weekly-superintendent-newsletter/newsletters/september-15-19
🎉🏈 The Bleacher Denizen was at last night’s Huskie Homecoming Football game as Breckenridge took on Merrill, covering all the action with his play-by-play recap of the evening’s events. 🎉🏈
Check out his website to relive the game: https://thebleacherdenizen.com/2025/09/20/merrill-at-breckenridge-eight-man-football-the-bleacher-denizen-september-19-2025-by-chuck-krafft/
A big thank you to the Bleacher Denizen for coming out and capturing the excitement of Homecoming! 🐾🐾
Check out his website to relive the game: https://thebleacherdenizen.com/2025/09/20/merrill-at-breckenridge-eight-man-football-the-bleacher-denizen-september-19-2025-by-chuck-krafft/
A big thank you to the Bleacher Denizen for coming out and capturing the excitement of Homecoming! 🐾🐾
Happy Homecoming, On Friday Mr.Burleson and Student Teacher Mr.O'Brien students worked on Constitution Day activity
