Bath High School Newsletter
August/September 2026
Welcome back, Fighting Bees Nation!
It's been wonderful seeing our students fill the halls again this fall, and I'm excited for everything ahead this school year. Our fall sports teams are working hard and showing great effort on the field. I can't wait to see our stands packed with Bath pride- soon to be even better with our new concession stand construction underway. In the classroom, students are already diving into our new SmartLab, giving them hands-on access to innovative, future-ready learning.
I'm also proud to share that over one-third of our student body completed at least one AP course during the 2025-26 school year, with 82% of those students earned a passing score on their AP exam last May. This is a real testament to their hard work and our teachers' dedication. Capping it all off, last week, U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized BHS as a Best High School, with strong national and metro area rankings for the 2026-27 school year. This is an honor that reflects the strength of our entire school community.
You'll find more details on all of these highlights and more throughout this newsletter. Thank you for your continued support, and here's to a great year ahead!
Go Bees!
Ms. Ann Fredrickson
Class of 2030 Freshman Swarm- Human Hungry Hungry Hippos
Thank you to the Officers of the Bath Township Police Department
Officer Bailey and Officer Brownell stopped by BHS to walk the red carpet to welcome the Class of 2030 to the Freshman Swarm. In addition to welcoming our newest students, the officers also provided the students with information on how to safe online.
Yearbook Staff Learning about Page Layouts
The students in Ms.Clavelli's Yearbook class learning about proper page layouts and designs using candy and snack items to create the pages that will keep school memories alive for years to come.
AP Psychology Lego Lesson
Get Ready, Get Set, Go! SmartLab Cardboard Car Design & Engineering
Mr.Sykes' students in the inaugural SmartLab STEM class at BHS had just one week to design and prototype a functional, moving vehicle using cardboard, straws, rubber bands and other every day materials. The teams had to focus on weight distribution and alignment with each trial and error cycle and repeatedly asked, "what if?" as they collaborated to achieve their goal by Friday.
SmartLab: Barbie Dream Car Prototype
Elements of Art
Students in Mrs.Kibby's Basic Art class showing off their creativity as they design an informational poster to teach others about the Elements of Art.
More Elements of Art
Students in Basic Art creating educational posters to teach others about the Elements of Art (Form, Value, Shape, Color, Line, Space) using mixed media, colored pencils, chalk pastels and more!
Outdoor Adventures Class Welcomes Dr. Aaron Sullivan
Aaron visited Mr.Saylor's Outdoor Adventures class to discuss animal ecology, invasive species in our local wetland areas and career and educational opportunties that go beyond the four walls of an office/classroom.
Community in the Classroom- Dr. Aaron Sullivan from Michigan Wildlife Conservancy-Bengal Wildlife
Dr. Aaron Sullivan' primary area of research interests are animal behavior, animal ecology and biodiversity He currently serves as the Director of Wildlife Programs and IRMS at the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy-Bengal Wildlife. Thank you to Aaron for his continued partnership with Mr.Saylor and the Outdoor Adventures class.
Summer SmartStudio Training (Day 1)
Summer SmartStudio Training (Day 2)
SmartLab: Share Step (Presentation)
At the end of their first week of coding in Scratch (designing interactives stories, games, or animations), students in the STEM class shared their projects as well as their successes and challenges during the design process.
Saving Fred
The students in Mrs.Koch's class using problem solving and collaboration skills to save Fred (the gummy trapped under the plastic cup).
Hello everyone! I'm Higgins and I work at Bath High School as an educational support dog. I'm a proud member of the Buddy's Pals organization and I LOVE my Bath Bee family! If you see me around campus or at sporting events, stop and say hello - I love making new friends almost as much as treats!
SENIOR MEETINGS
Seniors have been invited via email to schedule their Senior Meetings with Mrs. Fritz.
Seniors will complete the following at their appointment:
- Check credits/graduation status
- Talk post secondary plans
- Provide extra resources for post secondary planning.
