New Vocal Music Instructor at BCHS
By Haley Hrabanek
The students of Battle Creek will have a new vocal music instructor this coming fall: Miss Abigail Robinson. Robinson will replace Miss Laura Johns who is leaving the school after six years.
Robinson grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska, and attended the Norfolk Public Schools before earning her post-secondary education at Wayne State College.
Robinson stated that she has always been involved in music. In high school, she participated in choir and show choir in addition to performing in jazz and marching band. While at Wayne State, she was a member of the concert choir, the wind ensemble, the clarinet ensemble, and the drumline.
Robinson mentioned that she had very influential music instructors in high school who sparked her interest in a career in music herself. She stated that she loves helping people and wanted to do it in something she is good at: music.
Robinson mentioned that she applied for the Battle Creek position because of the close-knit community and because she liked Battle Creek’s motto: “Committed to Excellence”. She stated that she wants to work for a music program committed to excellence as well. She added that a bonus is the proximity of the community to her hometown of Norfolk.
Robinson said that in her spare time she enjoys working out, doodling and coloring, and just relaxing.
Entry lists for today's HS track meet can be found under Documents/Athletics/Track&Field/Meet Information
The first youth track practice was fun. The next one is Monday, April 11th at 5 pm. #BCPride
Great concert ladies! Spot the singer! Ashlynn R. sang in the Festival Choir. In the Treble Choir were Taylynn A., Izzy F., and Olivea E.
UNK Honor Band and Choral Clinic concert begins at 5. Here is the link to view the concert online: http://unk.edu/eventdashboard. 3 ladies will be in the Treble Choir and 1 in the Festival Choir!
Good luck to the State FCCLA members competing today and tomorrow in Lincoln! #BCstrong
4 short weeks away until the Battle Creek Music Dept’s Mattress Sale. Spread the word, tell coworkers, friends, neighbors, family, ETC.! Help your favorite Music student raise $$$ for their student account & help the Battle Creek Music Dept! #bedsforBattleCreek
Four singers are representing Battle Creek today at the rescheduled UNK Honor Band and Choral Clinic! Here is the link to view the concert online: http://unk.edu/eventdashboard. 3 ladies will be in the Treble Choir and 1 in the Festival Choir!
Events schedule for the Battle Creek track meet on April 5th.
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 BC Cheerleaders: Justine Kurpgeweit, Ashlynn Rath, Taylynn Aldag, Kenzi Eckert, Amber Schurman, Dani Sheppard, Leah Tillman, Sidnee Hollum, Jaelynn Kesting, Lana Tillman, Aspen Greve, Alyssa Jaster, and Kolby Kummer.
Battle Creek sixth graders doing their part to keep our school’s grounds looking good. Thank you Mr. Olson for leading the way!
Thanks to Farmers Pride of Battle Creek for partnering with Battle Creek Public Schools on creating opportunities for students through Work-Based Leaning. #SchoolofChoice #CreatingOpportunities
We also had a few students join the 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 word clubs, which are huge accomplishments!
The students joining the 1,000,000 word club this month were Beckett Quinn, Owen Preister, Zoey Tannehill, Barrett Sovereign, Avery Beckenhauer, Teela Bleich, and Ali Korth!
Camden Ogden was our lone student to join the 2,000,000 word club this month, and only our second student overall to join that club for the 2021-2022 school year!
Battle Creek Elementary would like to recognize some students that joined our 'AR Word Clubs' during the month of March.
1st and 2nd grade students that joined the 100,000 word club were Rowan Altwine, JaKobe Leathers, Elizabeth Staub, and Braylee Erickson (Not Pictured).
3rd-6th Grade students joining the 500,000 word club were James Rudloff, Grace Smedra, Braylon Beal, Easton Blevins, Cora Daily, Layla VanTassell, Caden Buss, Porter Farmer, Jay Hestekind, Michael Maughan, Mattingly Nelson, Taylor Ahlman, Addyson Carstens, Taya Daily, Tyan Thompson, and Mia Weidner!
3rd-6th Grade students joining the 750,000 word club were Kayeleigh Schaffer, Cali Wintz, Kylee Henn, Hunter Sonnenfelt (Not Pictured), Rowan Volquardsen, and Emily Oestreich!
These students were all recognized for their great efforts and are continuing to work toward the next word club they can join!
Battle Creek Elementary is proud to recognize our Student of the Month, Class of the Month, and Student of the Month Nominations.
The Student of the Month for the Month of March was Lenyx Jessen! Lenxy does the right thing all the time, in all areas of the school. Mrs. Taake noted that she follows expectations, she helps others, and she always comes to school with a smile on her face. Lenyx is trustworthy and ‘Controls What She Can Control’ at all times. Lenyx is regularly heard holding her classmates accountable for our school-wide expectations in a polite and respectful way.
Our Class of the Month for March was Mrs. Sheppard's Fourth Grade Class! This class has steadily worked to improve and become their very best each and every month. It hasn’t always been easy, and it’s taken a lot of effort, but they’ve worked hard to become the class they are and I am very proud of what I was able to witness during the month of March. Mrs. Sheppard's Fourth Grade Class is composed of many individuals that all come together to meet the expectations by holding each other accountable in a respectful and productive way.
We also honored our Art Student of the Month Nominations (By Class), the Overall Art Student of the Month (Peyton Tillotson), and the Art Classes of the Month!
On Thursday, March 31st, Battle Creek Elementary hosted our Monthly Assembly to recognize great efforts by students and staff during the month, draw for awards, and to discuss both our outgoing March Mission and our incoming April Mission. Pictured below are our March Birthdays, as well as the winners of Lunch with the Principal, Brownies and Ice Cream (not pictured are Land Kowalski and Teedan Anderson), and Class Extra Recess!
Battle Creek Alumni, please take a couple minutes to complete this survey and share your opinions about the town of Battle Creek! The survey will be open through the summer. We appreciate your time and responses!
http://go.unl.edu/battlecreekalumni
Come hear the high school band and choir tonight at 7!
Slowly, but………well slowly, they’re coming together.
