BCHS Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!
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BCHS Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!
Sidnee Lain Hollum, daughter of Josh and Nicole Hollum, attended Norfolk Public Schools through eighth grade before coming to Battle Creek High School as a freshman. Sidnee is an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Sidnee participated in FCCLA, student council, and speech during all four years of high school, and she was a Trailblazer as a junior and senior. In FCCLA, Sidnee served as Vice President of Community Service as a junior and Secretary as a senior. For her efforts in FCCLA, Sidnee was selected as FCCLA Member of the Month. She was a two-time district champ, a state runner-up, and she placed seventh at Nationals held in Denver in 2023. She also received an Activities Director Leadership Award during her sophomore year. Sidnee has been on the Dean’s and President's Lists for her dual credit coursework at Northeast Community College. When asked to name a favorite teacher, Sidnee listed Mrs. Jenni Frey, stating, “She has always supported me and completely understands me. She is welcoming and always listens.” Sidnee added that her favorite class is Spanish. When asked to name a favorite memory from her time at BCHS, Sidnee listed going to Nationals in Denver, Colorado, for FCCLA. She stated that she rode a roller coaster for the first time while there. Outside of school, Sidnee works as a certified nursing assistant at Stanton Health Center. In her free time, Sidnee likes to hang out with friends and read. After high school, Sidnee will attend Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska, to study pre-nursing.
Brittany Michelle Borchers, daughter of Curtis and Jodi Borchers, attended St. John Lutheran School before coming to Battle Creek High School in ninth grade. She is a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Battle Creek.
Brittany was a four-year member of the volleyball, basketball, and track teams. Aside from athletics, she participated in speech, FCCLA, and student council throughout high school. As a junior and senior, she served as a Trailblazer and was a member of the National Honor Society. She is also a two-year member of the quiz bowl team.
For her efforts in speech, Brittany earned a 4th place finish at the state meet as a sophomore. She currently serves as one of the captains. In FCCLA, she was a third-place finisher at Nationals held in Seattle, Washington. She has served as the FCCLA Chapter President during the past two years and was the District Vice President as a sophomore. Other leadership positions Brittany has held include National Honor Society Parliamentarian as a junior and National Honor Society Vice President as a senior. In addition, she has served as the Battle Creek Student Council President for the past two years. She was also selected as Student of the Month each year of high school.
When asked to name a favorite teacher, Brittany mentioned that she has two: Mr. Jim Hardt from St. John and Mr. Taylor Baumert who formerly taught social studies in Battle Creek. Brittany said that Mr. Baumert kept class entertaining, while Mr. Hardt always took the time to make sure his class understood. She added that he had several trademark stories that she will never forget. When asked to name a favorite moment from her time at BCHS, Brittany listed FCCLA Nationals the summer between freshman and sophomore year.
Outside of school, Brittany was part of the Catholic Youth Organization and the Deer Creek 4-H Club. In 4H, she is a four-time Grand Champion Rabbit Showman. Brittany also played softball during the summer months. In addition, she was a Greater Omaha Scholarship recipient.
After high school, Brittany will attend Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health in Omaha to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She earned the Scott Scholarship following a rigorous selection process which grants her full tuition. She aspires to become a labor and delivery nurse.
Jaycee Kay Klein, daughter of Tonya and Nick Kuchar and Jake and Jade Klein, attended Madison Trinity Lutheran School through second grade before coming to Battle Creek Public Schools in the third grade. She is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Jaycee was active in volleyball for two seasons, wrestling for one, and track and field for three years. She was involved in speech for three years and was a member of one-act play production and band during all four years. Jaycee has been part of the Teammates mentoring program for the past eight years.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Jaycee named Mrs. LeAnn Frauendorfer stating, “She is like a mother to me and all her students, and she is easy to talk to.” Jaycee added that another favorite is Mrs. Rebecca Anderson. Jaycee listed English IV and art as her favorite classes currently.
Outside of school, Jaycee likes to draw, build legos, and attend car shows.
After graduation, she plans to attend Northeast Community College.
Gracie Lynn Hitz, daughter of Todd and Heather Hitz, attended St. John Lutheran School in Battle Creek before coming to Battle Creek High School at the start of her freshman year. Gracie attends Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
Gracie was involved in FFA during all four years of high school. During her time, she was awarded the Green-Hand Degree, the Chapter Degree, and the State Degree. She qualified for state three times in the floriculture competition. Gracie played volleyball for two seasons, and she served as a trailblazer as a junior and senior. Gracie was named Character of the Month on two occasions and was recognized for her effort in dual credit coursework by being named to the Northeast Community College President’s Honor List.
Outside of school, Gracie enjoys hanging out with friends, doing anything outdoors, and going to concerts whenever she can. She spends some of her free time babysitting for many different families.
Gracie listed her favorite teacher as Mrs. Stephanie Nelson, stating, “She always pushed me to do my best, and try new things”. Gracie mentioned yearbook as her favorite class because of the calm environment. She also enjoyed photographing all the events. When asked to name a favorite memory from her time at BCHS, Gracie stated that she loved getting to support her classmates at different sporting events.
After graduation, Gracie will attend Northeast Community College to study early childhood education.
Due to the high winds, Battle Creek Public Schools will have no A.M. bus service on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. We will have a regular start to the school day.
The BC Track & Field Store is up and set to close on Friday, March 14th at 10AM!
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The BC Boys Golf Store is up and set to close on Friday, March 14th at 10AM!
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BCHS Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!
Battle Creek & St John Elementary SAVE THE DATE
With the 1:30pm dismissal tomorrow, we are going to have 'Morning' Pre-K from 8:00am - 10:15am and 'Afternoon' Pre-K from 11:15am - 1:30pm. We would like to have as many students there as possible, but understand it may not work perfectly with your schedule.
Preschool Round-up for tomorrow night has been moved to a later date and we will share that information when we know the details. Thanks for understanding.
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Due to the forecasted wind and snow. Battle Creek Public Schools will dismiss school at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Buses will run accordingly.
The school bus on Route 3 was in a fender bender after school. The bus was rear-ended by another vehicle. No injuries reported. Route 3 students will be arriving late.
BC Wrestling History of State Medalists
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Tomorrow night is Pre-School Registration!
Elementary lunchroom @ 6:00-6:30
Bring birth certificate and immunization record.
Coming Soon: Best. Week. Ever. Scholastic Book Fair + Spring Concert + Lucky to Have YOU Dance
March 3rd - 7th Weekly Update and March Calendar...
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Updated history of Battle Creek Wrestling state qualifiers!! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EwXL6nWl-UL0SpLyiExaRcN3hrh5RQeeOTMCAB4JmRY/edit
