The Braves and Bravettes are back in action in Battle Creek today, fighting through the elements at Evergreen Hill Golf Course and at Battle Creek High School for their individual invites. Good luck Track and Field and Golf athletes! #BCstrong
BCHS to Construct New Agriculture Science Facility
By Grace Wysocki
In March, the citizens of Battle Creek voted in favor of a bond issue which will pay for additions to the elementary school campus, renovations to the high school track and field facilities, as well as a new ag science complex at the high school.
The details of the projects have not been finalized yet, but the ag science building plans call for a facility of approximately 4,500 square feet to be attached to the west of the current high school building. The project is slated to cost approximately 20 percent of the bond monies. The total estimated cost for all three projects is approximately $7.9 million, with the ag science facility projected to cost between $1.2 and $1.4 million.
This new agriculture addition will provide the students with more hands-on learning opportunities in the field. Inside the building, the plan calls for a new shop space, a designated spot for welding, and classrooms. In addition, there will be indoor pens for animals as well as an outdoor pasture area.
Agriculture teacher Billy O’Brien states that he is most excited about having a space where he doesn’t have to worry about the carpeting underfoot as well as space to do labs. O’Brien’s current classroom is a carpeted space in the main building, limiting him on what he can have students do. He added, “It will be nice to offer students hands-on experiences with livestock.”
Another wonderful aspect of the new facility will be that the program and local FFA chapter will have space to hold large gatherings. Currently, the school has 70 students in grades 7-12 who participate in FFA and meetings are standing room only in O’Brien’s current classroom.
During the summer months, the new FFA complex will house student livestock and will serve as a place where youth can work on their fair projects. O’Brien is also hoping that after the building is finished in August of 2023, students will have the opportunity to have Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) nights once a month. These structured experiments and work-based learning opportunities in agriculture, food, and natural resources allow the program to extend beyond the classroom. These nights will give students a chance to come into the building and update their record books.
The local FFA chapter, students enrolled in agriculture classes, and O’Brien are very excited for the new facility and all the opportunities it will bring to the Battle Creek High School and to the community.
Reminder of the school physicals taking place tomorrow from 3:00-5:30. Please turn your forms into the office by tomorrow morning. Cost is $25.
Battle Creek Public School says Thank You!
Battle Creek Public Schools Says THank You!
Battle Creek Public School says Thank You!
Battle Creek Public School says Thank You!
Battle Creek Public Schools Says Thank You!
More Art Seniors showing off their graduation gift: Alyssa, Izzy, and Hunter
Decision Day for the Battle Creek High School Class of 2022.
Decision Day for the Battle Creek High School Class of 2022.
Decision Day for the Battle Creek High School Class of 2022.
Battle Creek Public Schools Says Thank You!
Battle Creek Public Schools Says Thank You!
Battle Creek Public Schools says Thank You!
Battle Creek Public Schools Says Thank You!
After a tough day of competition, the Bravettes finish as Mid State Conference runners-up, and the Braves finish as the Mid State Conference champions! #BCpride
We also had a few students join the 1,000,000 word club, which is a huge accomplishment!
The students joining the 1,000,000 word club this month were Blakely Wells, Cali Wintz, Braelyn Beckenhauer, Annalilia Gallegos, Joshua Ottis, Regan Seifert, and Emily Oestreich!
Battle Creek Elementary would like to recognize some students that joined our 'AR Word Clubs' during the month of April.
1st and 2nd grade students that joined the 100,000 word club were Shelton Anderson, Suttyn Hess (Not Pictured), Brysen Jeffrey, Bowen Rogat, Rexx Uecker, Treven Thompson, and Isaiah Weed.
1st and 2nd grade students that joined the 250,000 word club were Bentley Kuchar, Gannon Ogden, Blake Sovereign, and Grayson Trice!
3rd-6th Grade students joining the 500,000 word club were Brooklyn Brummels, Dalton Olson, Mark Oestreich, Madison Ricchio, Lillee Tucker, and Thomas Wemhoff!
3rd-6th Grade students joining the 750,000 word club were Unitius Baldwin, Sabra Kinglsey, Zane Kuchar (Not Pictured), Hunter Olsen, Braylon Beal, Kylee Henn, Grace Meredith, Joshua Ottis, Cole Seifert, Axton Altwine, Treighton Higby, and Alaina Rogat!
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 for the month of April.
The Student of the Month for the Month of April was Hunter Sonnenfelt! Hunter is a student that exemplifies what it means to meet expectations, as well as do his best on a regular basis. He takes pride in his academics and in meeting the behavioral expectations at Battle Creek Elementary School. Hunter a good friend to all other student in his class, but he also isn't afraid to stand up for himself or walk away when he knows the behavior around him isn’t what it should be
Our Class of the Month for April was Mrs. Seifert's 3rd Grade Class! They are a class that is just ‘steady’ in how they approach each and every day. They do their work to the best of their ability and they’ve shown steady improvement throughout the year in all areas of the school. Each member of Mrs. Seifert's 3rd Grade Class is an integral part to the success of the class, as a whole. The April Class of the Month supports each other and works hard to meet all the expectations their teacher places in front of them each and every day!
