🐾Athletic Updates for the 2025-2026 school year🐾
Get ready for an exciting year of Breckenridge Athletics!
Athletic Passes:
$100 Individual | $250 Family (major savings for frequent fans - 1 pass per household!)
Ticket Prices:
Adults & Visiting Students – $5
Breckenridge 6th–12th graders – FREE
Under 6 & over 62 – FREE
New This Spring: Admission will be charged for JV & Varsity Baseball & Softball games.
Reminder: Students must have a current physical & be signed up in FinalForms to participate in sports!
Thank you for always supporting our amazing student athletes!
Get ready for an exciting year of Breckenridge Athletics!
Athletic Passes:
$100 Individual | $250 Family (major savings for frequent fans - 1 pass per household!)
Ticket Prices:
Adults & Visiting Students – $5
Breckenridge 6th–12th graders – FREE
Under 6 & over 62 – FREE
New This Spring: Admission will be charged for JV & Varsity Baseball & Softball games.
Reminder: Students must have a current physical & be signed up in FinalForms to participate in sports!
Thank you for always supporting our amazing student athletes!
🌅 SENIOR SUNRISE 🌅 ***Date Change*** Weather Related
BHS Class of 2026
Join us for our annual Senior Sunrise!
📅 Tuesday, September 2nd
⏰ 6:30 a.m.
📍 Football Field
Kick off your senior year by watching the sunrise together. Donuts and drinks will be provided! 🍩☕
We can’t wait to see you there and start this special year the right way. 💛💙
#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2025 #HuskiePride
📸 Send in Your Back to School Pictures! 📸
We want to celebrate the start of a new school year with YOU!
Email your back-to-school pictures to:
lshelley@breckhuskies.org
Pictures will be displayed on our Celebration Wall for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss out—email yours today!
We want to celebrate the start of a new school year with YOU!
Email your back-to-school pictures to:
lshelley@breckhuskies.org
Pictures will be displayed on our Celebration Wall for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss out—email yours today!
Welcome back, Huskies!
Daily Announcements 8/26/25 - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQN0B10SAW7DbirT68QBNaWyPZIA-yNpnOJkZMxIED1qgtK7vY9Er5EEhCwLYI6dKLjghBKp0dH5mrC/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
Daily Announcements 8/26/25 - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQN0B10SAW7DbirT68QBNaWyPZIA-yNpnOJkZMxIED1qgtK7vY9Er5EEhCwLYI6dKLjghBKp0dH5mrC/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
1st and 2nd Grade Flag Football starts tomorrow. If you would like to sign up or have any questions please contact Corey McCaw by phone or text at 989-205-6241.
Welcome Back, Huskies!
We have a couple of slots left for fall sports volunteers - please follow this link to sign up to take tickets: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AACA922A1FFC25-57277403-fall
Each event worked takes $25 off your students Athletic Registration fee!
If you have any questions on volunteering or the Athletic Registration fee, please contact the athletic secretary, Ms. Short - kshort@breckhuskies.org
We have a couple of slots left for fall sports volunteers - please follow this link to sign up to take tickets: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AACA922A1FFC25-57277403-fall
Each event worked takes $25 off your students Athletic Registration fee!
If you have any questions on volunteering or the Athletic Registration fee, please contact the athletic secretary, Ms. Short - kshort@breckhuskies.org
🎉📚 Welcome Back, Huskies! 📚🎉
We are excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year with our incredible staff, who are ready to inspire, challenge, and support our students every step of the way. 💙🐾
✨ A reminder: School starts bright and early tomorrow at 8:00 AM. We can’t wait to see our Huskies back in the halls!
Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, and great memories. Let’s make it the best one yet! 🌟🐾
We are excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year with our incredible staff, who are ready to inspire, challenge, and support our students every step of the way. 💙🐾
✨ A reminder: School starts bright and early tomorrow at 8:00 AM. We can’t wait to see our Huskies back in the halls!
Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, and great memories. Let’s make it the best one yet! 🌟🐾
Dear Breckenridge Families and Community,
We’re excited to share the first edition of the 2025, 2026 school year’s Huskie Happenings! This weekly update is a way to keep you informed about upcoming dates, events, and to highlight the many great things happening across Breckenridge Community Schools.
Each week, Huskie Happenings will include celebrations, student and staff highlights, and important reminders to help you stay connected with everything happening in our district.
Take a look at the first edition here:
https://breckenridgecommunityschools.edurooms.com/engage/huskie-happenings-weekly-superintendent-newsletter/newsletters/august-18-22
Together, let’s make the 2025, 2026 school year the best one yet for our Huskies. Thank you for your continued support of Breckenridge Community Schools!
Go Huskies!
We’re excited to share the first edition of the 2025, 2026 school year’s Huskie Happenings! This weekly update is a way to keep you informed about upcoming dates, events, and to highlight the many great things happening across Breckenridge Community Schools.
Each week, Huskie Happenings will include celebrations, student and staff highlights, and important reminders to help you stay connected with everything happening in our district.
Take a look at the first edition here:
https://breckenridgecommunityschools.edurooms.com/engage/huskie-happenings-weekly-superintendent-newsletter/newsletters/august-18-22
Together, let’s make the 2025, 2026 school year the best one yet for our Huskies. Thank you for your continued support of Breckenridge Community Schools!
Go Huskies!
Breckenridge Athletics Weekly Update [8/18–8/24]
It was a big opening week for Breckenridge Athletics as our Huskies made their mark across multiple sports. The volleyball teams hit the court strong with varsity storming through an undefeated quad and JV showing promise at Saranac. Cross country runners battled through the Happy Acres Invite, with the boys taking home a first-place team finish and the girls securing a top-five spot. On the links, girls golf impressed in their first home match of the season, finishing just four strokes off the top spot. Meanwhile, Lauralei McGill continued to shine in equestrian, proving she’s one to watch heading into district competition.
Varsity Volleyball
The Huskies opened their season with authority at Saranac, sweeping all three opponents in Thursday’s quad. Breckenridge defeated Zion Christian (25-12, 25-18), Carson City-Crystal (25-8, 25-7), and Saranac (25-14, 25-11).
Top Performers:
Liz McCaw – 18 K, 15 D
Maddie Breece – 9 K, 5 Aces
BayLeigh Clapp – 7 K, 14 D, 6 Aces
Bonnie Colthorp – 8 K
Madi Aldrich – 32 Ast, 14 D
The Huskies carried that momentum into Saturday’s Shepherd Invite, where they went 4-1, advancing to the semifinals after going undefeated in pool play.
Tournament Leaders:
McCaw – 24 K, 33 D
Clapp – 30 K, 38 D
Breece – 18 K, 38 D
Aldrich – 63 Ast, 44 D
JV Volleyball
The JV squad also kicked off their season at Saranac with a Tri. They took down Carson City-Crystal 25-15, 25-11 before falling to Saranac 21-25, 25-11.
Top Performers:
Aubrey Peak – 2 Aces, 3 K, 1 Ast
Lilly Raysby – 3 Aces, 1 K
Ally Pryor – 2 Aces, 2 K, 2 D
Ella Garcia – 2 K, 1 Block
Equestrian
Breckenridge’s own Lauralei McGill has been making waves in the arena this summer. Competing in the Michigan 4-H State Horse Show, she finished as a Top 5 Champion—a remarkable achievement. McGill now sets her sights on the District Meet taking place this weekend, with hopes of building on her impressive season.
Cross Country
The Huskie runners turned in strong performances at the Happy Acres Invite in Webberville. The boys edged out the competition by four points to capture 1st place as a team, while the girls, competing with a short roster, still managed a solid 5th place finish out of nine teams.
Girls Medalists:
Maizy Matthews – 2nd, 21:24 (PR)
Maezee Humm – 11th, 23:58 (PR)
Macie Bush – 18th, 26:21 (PR)
Boys Medalists:
Anthony Rowe – 1st, 17:03 (PR)
Oliver Burt – 8th, 18:39 (PR)
Dom Chiverton – 9th, 18:56 (PR)
Gus Barr – 19th, 20:57
James Sanders – 23rd, 21:32
Girls Golf
With eight players on the roster—five returners and three newcomers—the girls golf team is off to a promising start. After opening with a scramble in Perry, the Huskies hosted their first official match at The Ridge in Breckenridge on Thursday. Against six schools, the Huskies finished 2nd overall with a team score of 213, just four strokes behind Hemlock.
Top Scores:
Lydia Slavik – 44 (2nd overall, 3 pars)
Ally Schmitz – 54 (T-6th)
Brinley Humm – 54 (T-6th)
Brooklyn Long – 61 (Top 15)
Addie Williams – 61 (Top 15)
The fall season is just getting underway, but if this week is any indication, the Huskies are ready to make it a memorable one. Stay tuned as Breckenridge Athletics continues to build momentum across every sport.
It was a big opening week for Breckenridge Athletics as our Huskies made their mark across multiple sports. The volleyball teams hit the court strong with varsity storming through an undefeated quad and JV showing promise at Saranac. Cross country runners battled through the Happy Acres Invite, with the boys taking home a first-place team finish and the girls securing a top-five spot. On the links, girls golf impressed in their first home match of the season, finishing just four strokes off the top spot. Meanwhile, Lauralei McGill continued to shine in equestrian, proving she’s one to watch heading into district competition.
Varsity Volleyball
The Huskies opened their season with authority at Saranac, sweeping all three opponents in Thursday’s quad. Breckenridge defeated Zion Christian (25-12, 25-18), Carson City-Crystal (25-8, 25-7), and Saranac (25-14, 25-11).
Top Performers:
Liz McCaw – 18 K, 15 D
Maddie Breece – 9 K, 5 Aces
BayLeigh Clapp – 7 K, 14 D, 6 Aces
Bonnie Colthorp – 8 K
Madi Aldrich – 32 Ast, 14 D
The Huskies carried that momentum into Saturday’s Shepherd Invite, where they went 4-1, advancing to the semifinals after going undefeated in pool play.
Tournament Leaders:
McCaw – 24 K, 33 D
Clapp – 30 K, 38 D
Breece – 18 K, 38 D
Aldrich – 63 Ast, 44 D
JV Volleyball
The JV squad also kicked off their season at Saranac with a Tri. They took down Carson City-Crystal 25-15, 25-11 before falling to Saranac 21-25, 25-11.
Top Performers:
Aubrey Peak – 2 Aces, 3 K, 1 Ast
Lilly Raysby – 3 Aces, 1 K
Ally Pryor – 2 Aces, 2 K, 2 D
Ella Garcia – 2 K, 1 Block
Equestrian
Breckenridge’s own Lauralei McGill has been making waves in the arena this summer. Competing in the Michigan 4-H State Horse Show, she finished as a Top 5 Champion—a remarkable achievement. McGill now sets her sights on the District Meet taking place this weekend, with hopes of building on her impressive season.
Cross Country
The Huskie runners turned in strong performances at the Happy Acres Invite in Webberville. The boys edged out the competition by four points to capture 1st place as a team, while the girls, competing with a short roster, still managed a solid 5th place finish out of nine teams.
Girls Medalists:
Maizy Matthews – 2nd, 21:24 (PR)
Maezee Humm – 11th, 23:58 (PR)
Macie Bush – 18th, 26:21 (PR)
Boys Medalists:
Anthony Rowe – 1st, 17:03 (PR)
Oliver Burt – 8th, 18:39 (PR)
Dom Chiverton – 9th, 18:56 (PR)
Gus Barr – 19th, 20:57
James Sanders – 23rd, 21:32
Girls Golf
With eight players on the roster—five returners and three newcomers—the girls golf team is off to a promising start. After opening with a scramble in Perry, the Huskies hosted their first official match at The Ridge in Breckenridge on Thursday. Against six schools, the Huskies finished 2nd overall with a team score of 213, just four strokes behind Hemlock.
Top Scores:
Lydia Slavik – 44 (2nd overall, 3 pars)
Ally Schmitz – 54 (T-6th)
Brinley Humm – 54 (T-6th)
Brooklyn Long – 61 (Top 15)
Addie Williams – 61 (Top 15)
The fall season is just getting underway, but if this week is any indication, the Huskies are ready to make it a memorable one. Stay tuned as Breckenridge Athletics continues to build momentum across every sport.
August 21, 2025
Dear Families and Staff of Gratiot and Isabella County Public School Students,
As we start the 2025-26 school year, we want to update you on an important issue in Lansing that could impact our students, staff, and programs in the coming months.
State law mandates that lawmakers approve a K-12 school funding budget by July 1st each year so districts like ours can plan and operate with certainty. That deadline has passed, and no agreement has been reached. Without a budget, there's a risk of a state government shutdown on September 30, which could delay funding that schools depend on to operate.
At the heart of the deadlock is a proposal to redirect dollars from the School Aid Fund – the fund voters were promised would be dedicated to K-12 education – to other priorities, including road repairs. Many believe this violates the original intent of the system voters approved in 1994 to provide fair, statewide funding for public schools.
If the Legislature does not pass a budget, districts will miss out on their first scheduled state aid payment on October 20, 2025. For our schools, that payment is a major part of the resources we rely on to:
• Compensate teachers and staff who work directly with students.
• Maintain class sizes and student support services.
• Maintain bus operations and keep classrooms supplied.
• Fund academic programs, arts, athletics, and student activities.
We cannot operate indefinitely without these resources. The solution is simple: lawmakers should approve a K-12 budget that safeguards School Aid Fund dollars for their original purpose – educating Michigan’s children.
Please join me in urging our elected officials to reach a quick agreement and keep K-12 funding secure. You can contact your state lawmakers Representative Tim Kelly, Representative Jerry Neyer, and Senator Roger Hauck at http://www.legislature.mi.gov/Legislature/Legislators and explain why timely, protected school funding is important to you and your family.
Our students deserve a stable, fully funded school year. Together, we can guarantee their learning proceeds without interruption.
Sincerely,
Paul Hungerford Thomas Torok Traci Gavenda
Gratiot-Isabella RESD Fulton Public Schools Ashley Community Schools
Steven Netzley Wade Slavik Jennifer McKittrick
Ithaca Public Schools Breckenridge Community Schools St. Louis Public Schools
Stacey Luberda-Criner Carrie Gauthier Jennifer Verleger
Alma Public Schools Shepherd Public Schools Mt. Pleasant Public Schools
Jason Wolf
Beal City Public Schools
Dear Families and Staff of Gratiot and Isabella County Public School Students,
As we start the 2025-26 school year, we want to update you on an important issue in Lansing that could impact our students, staff, and programs in the coming months.
State law mandates that lawmakers approve a K-12 school funding budget by July 1st each year so districts like ours can plan and operate with certainty. That deadline has passed, and no agreement has been reached. Without a budget, there's a risk of a state government shutdown on September 30, which could delay funding that schools depend on to operate.
At the heart of the deadlock is a proposal to redirect dollars from the School Aid Fund – the fund voters were promised would be dedicated to K-12 education – to other priorities, including road repairs. Many believe this violates the original intent of the system voters approved in 1994 to provide fair, statewide funding for public schools.
If the Legislature does not pass a budget, districts will miss out on their first scheduled state aid payment on October 20, 2025. For our schools, that payment is a major part of the resources we rely on to:
• Compensate teachers and staff who work directly with students.
• Maintain class sizes and student support services.
• Maintain bus operations and keep classrooms supplied.
• Fund academic programs, arts, athletics, and student activities.
We cannot operate indefinitely without these resources. The solution is simple: lawmakers should approve a K-12 budget that safeguards School Aid Fund dollars for their original purpose – educating Michigan’s children.
Please join me in urging our elected officials to reach a quick agreement and keep K-12 funding secure. You can contact your state lawmakers Representative Tim Kelly, Representative Jerry Neyer, and Senator Roger Hauck at http://www.legislature.mi.gov/Legislature/Legislators and explain why timely, protected school funding is important to you and your family.
Our students deserve a stable, fully funded school year. Together, we can guarantee their learning proceeds without interruption.
Sincerely,
Paul Hungerford Thomas Torok Traci Gavenda
Gratiot-Isabella RESD Fulton Public Schools Ashley Community Schools
Steven Netzley Wade Slavik Jennifer McKittrick
Ithaca Public Schools Breckenridge Community Schools St. Louis Public Schools
Stacey Luberda-Criner Carrie Gauthier Jennifer Verleger
Alma Public Schools Shepherd Public Schools Mt. Pleasant Public Schools
Jason Wolf
Beal City Public Schools
📣 Welcome to the Team, Mr. Matt Hoppe!
We’re excited to welcome Matt Hoppe to our district! Matt brings nearly a decade of experience as a Physical Education and Health educator. He is a proud graduate of Central Michigan University with certifications in K-12 Physical Education and 6-12 Health Education.
Beyond the classroom, Matt has made a big impact in coaching athletics, including wrestling, track, and youth sports, as well as serving as a game manager for school athletic events.
We’re thrilled to have his energy, expertise, and passion for student success join our community. 💙💛
We’re excited to welcome Matt Hoppe to our district! Matt brings nearly a decade of experience as a Physical Education and Health educator. He is a proud graduate of Central Michigan University with certifications in K-12 Physical Education and 6-12 Health Education.
Beyond the classroom, Matt has made a big impact in coaching athletics, including wrestling, track, and youth sports, as well as serving as a game manager for school athletic events.
We’re thrilled to have his energy, expertise, and passion for student success join our community. 💙💛
Precious Cargo!
Bus Lights Rules for Red and Yellow
Reminder from our BCS Transportation Team! Please slow down and be alert when you see our school buses. Our students are our precious cargo, and we want to ensure their safe transportation to and from school. Let's work together to keep our community safe. Have a great year, Huskies!
School Start & End Times
⏰ School Schedule Reminder – Let’s Start the Day Right!
A quick reminder of our daily schedule! It's important for students to arrive on time and start their day with a consistent routine. Routines help set a positive tone for learning, and arriving by the start time helps avoid tardies and potential truancy issues.
Please help your student build strong habits by ensuring they are at school on time each day.
🏫 Breckenridge Elementary School (BES)
Doors Open: 7:30 AM
School Starts: 7:50 AM
Dismissal: 2:50 PM
🏫 Middle School / High School (MS/HS)
Doors Open: 7:30 AM
School Starts: 8:00 AM
Dismissal: 3:00 PM
We appreciate your support in helping every Huskie get the best start to their day! 💙💛
Bus Lights Rules for Red and Yellow
Reminder from our BCS Transportation Team! Please slow down and be alert when you see our school buses. Our students are our precious cargo, and we want to ensure their safe transportation to and from school. Let's work together to keep our community safe. Have a great year, Huskies!
School Start & End Times
⏰ School Schedule Reminder – Let’s Start the Day Right!
A quick reminder of our daily schedule! It's important for students to arrive on time and start their day with a consistent routine. Routines help set a positive tone for learning, and arriving by the start time helps avoid tardies and potential truancy issues.
Please help your student build strong habits by ensuring they are at school on time each day.
🏫 Breckenridge Elementary School (BES)
Doors Open: 7:30 AM
School Starts: 7:50 AM
Dismissal: 2:50 PM
🏫 Middle School / High School (MS/HS)
Doors Open: 7:30 AM
School Starts: 8:00 AM
Dismissal: 3:00 PM
We appreciate your support in helping every Huskie get the best start to their day! 💙💛
Our Superintendent is ready to welcome our Huskies back to school.
Don't forget our open house tonight from 5-6pm!
Don't forget our open house tonight from 5-6pm!
Breckenridge Community Schools is growing and we need extra hands to keep our schools clean and safe for our kids. We are looking to hire a full time custodian to the Huskie Pack! If you are interested check out the full posting with this link https://aptg.co/PdCQF0.
See notice attached.
Parents & Guardians,
We’re excited to announce that the Qustodio Parent App is now available for all BHS/MS families! This free tool will help you support your child’s digital well-being by giving you insights into their online activity and access to features like content filtering, app management, internet pause, and custom schedules.
👉 Please take a few minutes to set up your parent account at qustodio.com/my-school
Here is a letter with more details:
One parent/guardian should create the account first, and additional parents can be invited later.
Check your email for a detailed letter with setup instructions, important reminders, and support resources. Together, we can help our students build safe and healthy online habits!
— Mr. Freddie Willbanks
Breckenridge HS/MS Principal
A big Huskie shout out of appreciation to Mrs. Collins friends at Dow! The Kleenex, Clorox wipes and snacks will be put to good use by students and staff. It's a great day to be a BES Huskie!!
BHS Open House Tomorrow!!!
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, August 20) for an Open House to kick off the 2025/26 school year!
🕓 Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
📍 Location: Breckenridge High School
✏Please make sure to bring the completed forms from the student packet that was mailed out in early August. We also have some exciting new programs available to parents, so make sure we have updated and correct contact information (which can be updated on the student information letter in your packet!)
📃Make sure you bring your schedule along so you have your class and locker information!
💡 Drop & Add: If you would like to drop or add classes, please complete the google form linked below. Mr. Cannon will not make schedule changes at the open house.
Drop/Add Fall 2025/26
We can’t wait to see you there, Huskies! 🐾
🍎 Important Update for Huskie Families 🍎
The future of FREE school meals depends on the 2025–2026 State of Michigan budget. If state funding is reduced or removed, the Breckenridge Board of Education may step in to support meals for all students.
✅ To prepare for any outcome, we need ALL families to complete the Child Nutrition & Education Benefits Application. This quick, confidential form not only determines meal benefits but also brings critical state & federal funding to our schools.
📲 Complete online: Education Benefits Form – 2025–2026
📝 Paper copies available in school offices, in your welcome packets, or at Open Houses.
Filling out this simple form has a BIG impact on your family and our entire Huskie community!
The future of FREE school meals depends on the 2025–2026 State of Michigan budget. If state funding is reduced or removed, the Breckenridge Board of Education may step in to support meals for all students.
✅ To prepare for any outcome, we need ALL families to complete the Child Nutrition & Education Benefits Application. This quick, confidential form not only determines meal benefits but also brings critical state & federal funding to our schools.
📲 Complete online: Education Benefits Form – 2025–2026
📝 Paper copies available in school offices, in your welcome packets, or at Open Houses.
Filling out this simple form has a BIG impact on your family and our entire Huskie community!
