3.20.26

GREAT NEWS from around the District
Elementary:
- The second week of winners of the march is Reading Month ticket drawing occurred. Each of the students had a minimum of 100 minutes of reading last week.
- We have so many fun events scheduled during the next 2.5 months. Stay tuned to class newsletters for information. Some opportunities include: Kids 'N' Stuff (1st grade), OEC (3rd grade), Science Fair, Zoo (kinder), and Greenfield Village (4th)
- Our 5th and 6th graders went on a field trip to the DSO Educational Concert and the MSU Planetarium.
- Our 2nd graders had an amazing trip going to Impressions 5 in Lansing.
- We were so grateful for the 2 days of learning, coaching, and collaboration that we received from Jeff Eeling from Really Great Reading. This opportunity was given to us through the 35m grant we received.
- We filled the PBIS wheel again! We will be celebrating with out students on Monday.
- Thank you to our BES PTO for hosting a cookies and canvas activity. We appreciate all the time and effort that went into making it such a fun experience for everyone who attended.
Jr/Sr:
- Drama Club has their 2nd show this weekend! The main performance for their Spring play "Quest" will be offered all three nights: Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st at 6pm, and Sunday, March 22nd at 2pm.
- On Friday afternoon, we held our Quarter 3 Early Warning Indicator (EWIMS) meeting and are excited to share all of our celebrations next week! We were also proud to open our doors to Homer Schools to showcase the MiMTSS process we’ve implemented. We truly believe all students can succeed—regardless of district—and we value the opportunity to collaborate and support our neighboring schools in that shared mission.
- WE MADE IT TO THE FINAL ROUND! The #MarchGoodness brackets earn money to go towards new cameras for our Publication and yearbook classes. Please consider voting... over and over if possible. 2026 #MarchGoodness Cool School Bracket
Championship Round: Voting opens: March 20 at 12:00 PM- March 22 at 11:59 PM (midnight)
Winner announced March 24!
- We want to recognize the nominations for our Unsung Hero initiative to recognize those who constantly go above and beyond for our students, staff, and district. You make a difference. Thank you for being you and impact the youth of Bellevue Community schools: Taylor Madry!
"Unsung Hero" Nominations
~Please consider completing the SIMPLE 3 question Unsung Hero survey to nominate someone special.
Superintendent Message
As we wrap up another great week, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the energy and dedication you continue to show for our students and one another. The positive momentum across our district is something we can all be proud of.
It’s hard to believe, but we are now just four school days away from spring break. It’s a great time to stay focused, keep our expectations high, and help our students finish this portion of the year on a strong note.
What continues to stand out most is our team's strength. We all know challenges come with the work we do, but we don’t face them alone. By supporting one another and staying connected, we can overcome anything in our path. That team mindset is what makes all the difference.
Let’s make these next four days count by encouraging our students and finishing strong together.
Thank you for everything you do each day.
Standards vs Rules
"Rules are for people who can't follow directions. Standards are for people who aspire to do special things" Tim Corbin
Upcoming events
- No School BCS
- No School BCAMSC
- CACC in Session
- NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
- School Resumes
Tiered Tidbits: MTSS Spotlight 📈
Recently, we were proud to host a visit from Homer Schools as they work to develop and strengthen their own EWIMS processes. This opportunity for collaboration reflects our shared commitment to ensuring every student—regardless of district—has access to the support they need to succeed. Through partnerships like these, we continue to grow, learn, and strengthen systems that benefit all students.
Professional Development opportunities
Calhoun ISD offerings: Please visit the CISD webpage for local PD offerings.
- Ed Tech Connect, Multiple Dates
- Data Science Boot camp Opportunity - Application
- RenewED Conference 2026- Save the Date & Be a Speaker- August 4, 2026
Tech Tools & Teaching Innovation: Bring Digital Literacy to Life with 21 Things
EduClimber Lunch and Learn- Mar 11 (11am-12pm)
Data Detectives - March 24th
Design Thinking - April 7th
Computational Thinking - April 22nd
Interactives - May 6th
AI Webinars:
April 14: Transformative Teaching with AI: Enhancing Instructional Practices & Efficiency
April 28: Learning with AI: Revolutionizing Assessment & Cultivating Student AI Literacy
Webinars run from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, and are interactive online sessions focused on practical strategies you can use right away.
NEW PROCESS-PD REQUESTS
- Step 1: Request Professional Development Form
- Step 2: Principal gets the alert to check funding, resources, sub coverage, etc.
- Step 3: Principal sends you notice of approval/ denial
- Step 4: Sign up if approved. (If needed: Travel Reimbursement Sheet)