Jayhawk Nation!

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1st at 2:00 AM. Please remember to set your clocks back one hour before you head to bed. Don't forget to enjoy that well-deserved extra hour of sleep!

November is National Roasting Month!

As you plan your upcoming holiday meals, include a roast! Roasting is a method of cooking that uses dry heat with hot air covering the food from all sides to cook evenly. This type of cooking enhances flavor and is a healthy alternative to other methods like frying. Check out BHC’s parent tip sheets featuring tips on Roasting Veggies and the benefits of eating Roasted Veggies!

This November our daily announcements will focus on ‘Fruits and Vegetables’ and ‘Eating a Rainbow’. Check out BHC’s parent tip sheets featuring Fruit Forward and Shop by Season!

Help give back this Thanksgiving season by participating in our school food drive, running from November 2nd through November 6th! We are collecting canned goods and nonperishable food items to support local families in need, and High School Student Council members will be stopping by during 6th period classes each day to collect your donations. To make things extra exciting, the classroom that collects the most points by the end of the week will win a donut party. Every donation counts, so bring in your items and help your class take home the prize!

Our 7th graders are invited to participate in Challenge Day on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, at Jackson College. Running from 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM with transportation provided, this workshop focuses on self-reflection, empathy, and positive change. Through interactive activities, students learn to build a safe, supportive environment, boosting self-esteem while reducing bullying and improving our school climate. Permission slips have been sent home, so please return them as soon as possible, and feel free to contact our Challenge Day school lead Jada Rostic with any questions. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this event brings to our students and community.

The high school fall sports banquet will take place on November 10th at 5:30 PM in the high school cafeteria. Attendees will be provided with food during the event as everyone gathers to celebrate the athletes and their achievements this season 🎉.

Support staff and administration will pull Jayhawk Success Data on November 10th and inform middle school students of their eligibility status on November 11th. Details regarding expectations can be found on page 34 of the 2026–2027 Student Handbook. To be eligible for this field trip, MS students must have meet the Jayhawk Success criteria for September, October, and November. Qualifying 6th–8th grade science students with Mr. Jacobson and Mrs. Schleich will attend an exciting trip to the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum in Portage, MI on Friday, November 13th!

While there, students will participate in the Green STEAM educational workshop, which fulfills a key requirement for our Michigan Green Schools certification. have sent permission slips home and emailed all 6th through 8th-grade students describing the event and eligibility criteria.

Students, staff, and chaperones will depart campus at 7:45 AM and return before the end of the school day at 2:40 PM to ensure bus transportation for students who ride the bus home. Bus transportation to and from the venue, as well as lunch, will be provided for all attending students. If you have additional questions, please contact Erik Jacobson and/or Haley Schleich.

On Tuesday, November 17th, 11th grade students will participate in the Juniors Over the Circuit event. During this tour, the high school juniors will visit several campuses, including Albion College, Spring Arbor University, and Jackson College, to explore post-secondary options and gain insight into college life. Students will depart at 7:50 AM and return before the end of the school day at 2:40 PM, with transportation provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to academic counselor Jada Rostic.

Join us for our Food Pantry Thanksgiving Event at the MS/HS on Tuesday, November 17, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. To ensure we have enough supplies for everyone, please RSVP by contacting Donna LeFaive ahead of time to reserve your spot. While at the event, you will also have access to our Jayhawk Exchange, which offers clean, washed, and gently used clothing items, shoes, and other accessories for free.

The 35th Annual Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade takes place in Jackson, Michigan, on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Procession floats and participants will march right down Michigan Avenue in Downtown Jackson, celebrating this year's theme, "America's 250th Star Spangled Christmas." Following the parade, families are invited to attend an afterglow event where they can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos, cookies, and hot cocoa. 🎅🍪☕

Staff and administration will meet with classes on November 23rd and 24th to review expectations, discuss academic progress, and share strategies on how to finish strong for the remainder of the semester.

November 23rd

6th grade (7:45–8:15 AM)

7th grade (8:40–9:10 AM)

8th grade (9:40–10:10 AM)

November 24th

9th grade (7:45–8:15 AM)

10th grade (8:40–9:00 AM)

11th grade (12:51–1:21 PM)

12th grade (1:50–2:20 PM)

The Vandercook Lake community Christmas parade will take place on December 5th at 6:00 PM. 🎁 If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Tammy Alger.

• Fall Sports Awards Banquet in HS Cafeteria 11/10, 5:30pm
• Board Meeting– Informational in MS/HS Library 11/11, 5:30pm
• Air Zoo Museum-MS Field Trip 11/13, 9:00am to 2:00pm
• Youth Basketball Tournament, TBD
• JOLC-11th Grade Trip 11/17, 8:00-2:00pm
• Food Pantry Thanksgiving Event– RSVP 11/17, 6:00pm-7:30pm
• Board Meeting– Regular in MS/HS Library 11/18, 5:30pm
• Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade 11/20, 6:00pm
• Handprint Wall-Alumni 11/23, 6:00pm
• NO School –Thanksgiving Break 11/25-27
• Seniors-Hot Chocolate & Scholarship in HS Cafeteria 12/4, 1:45pm
• Vandercook Lake Community Christmas Parade 12/5, 6:00pm
• Scholastic Book Fair in MS/HS Library, 12/7-11
• Scholastic Book Fair Family Hours 12/8, 6:00pm-7:00pm
• MS/HS Band/Choir Concert 12/8, 7:00-8:00pm
• Board Meeting– Informational in MS/HS Library 12/9, 5:30pm
• Food Pantry Christmas Event– RSVP 12/15, 6:00-7:30pm
• Board Meeting– Regular in MS/HS Library 12/16, 5:30pm
• Half-Day for Students (Community Outreach Event)/ Teacher Workday PM 12/17
• Half-Day for Students/Teacher Workday PM 12/18
• No School - Winter Break for Students & Staff 12/19-1/3
• School Resumes 1/4