10.10.25

Great News!
Elementary:.
- Our PBIS wheel is getting really full—and we’re excited to announce our first school-wide celebration is scheduled for October 21st!
- Join us for Math Night on October 21st from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. We have fun activities planned and look forward to seeing our families!
Jr/Sr:
Our high school students had a blast participating in PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) activities on Monday! PBIS encourages students to make positive choices, build stronger relationships, and foster a supportive school culture. Through teamwork, problem-solving, and fun challenges, students practiced the very behaviors that make our school community thrive.
- Picture retakes are October 13th.
- Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Apprenticeship Parent Night. It was a huge success.
- We had hosted a career day on Thursday. We are excited to share more pictures and details soon!
District:
- We are excited to plan, present, and participate in the first ever County-Wide Professional Development on November 4th hosted at Harper Creek Public Schools.
- We are being recognized by MiMTSS for NUMEROUS awards for this past year. Stay tuned for the official recognition.
- Special Education Teacher Tuition Reimbursement Grant: Rolling Application (link)
Hello Bellevue Community,
As we wrap up another busy and productive week, I want to thank everyone for making Parent-Teacher Conferences such a success. These conversations are key to building strong partnerships between home and school. I continue to be impressed by collaboration and commitment to helping every student reach their full potential. A big thank you to our teachers and staff for the extra time and effort you put in this week, and to our families for showing up and staying involved in your child’s learning.
We’re also nearing another milestone, the end of the first marking period. It’s hard to believe how quickly the fall has moved along! This is an excellent time for students to reflect on their progress and to finish the quarter strong. Our teachers are working hard to ensure grades reflect both achievement and growth, and our support staff continues to play a huge role in helping students stay on track.
October is a busy month, but also one of the most rewarding. I’m proud of the teamwork, communication, and dedication that define Bellevue. It takes all of us working together.
Let’s keep that positive energy going as we move toward the end of the marking period and continue making this an excellent fall for our students.
Enjoy the long weekend, you’ve earned it!
Eric McCalla
Superintendent
Standards vs Rules
"Rules are for people who can't follow directions. Standards are for people who aspire to do special things" Tim Corbin
UP TO $1000 FOR MINI GRANT WINNERS! Due October 24th, 2025
For assistance, please reach out to Cortney Coats.
- 2024-25 Winner: Melissa Baxter
- 2024-25 FOCUS Grant winner: Carlotta Slater ($5000)
The Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation has generously provided the Mini Grant Program with $30,000 for awards up to $1,000 for projects that align with district-approved curriculum. This grant is available to all administrators, counselors, educators, and support staff in Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Counties in Michigan.
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Upcoming events
- No CACC or BCAMSC
- JH Volleyball @ Burr Oak, 5:30PM
- JV Volleyball @ St. Phil, 5:30PM
- JV Volleyball @ Colon, 5:30PM
- Varsity Volleyball @ Colon, 7:00PM
- JH Volleyball AT HOME, 5:30PM (Vs St. Phil)
- JH Football @ Colon, 6:00PM
- JV Volleyball @ Maple Valley (Dig Pink Game), 5:30PM
- Varsity Volleyball @ Maple Valley (Dig Pink Game), 7:00PM
- Varsity Football AT HOME (Senior Night), 7:00PM
- JH Volleyball @ Athens, 9:00AM
Tiered Tidbits: MTSS Spotlight 📈
Professional Development opportunities
Calhoun ISD offerings: Please visit the CISD webpage for local PD offerings.
MDE Fall 2025 Continuous Improvement Conference
When: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
Where: Crowne Plaza Lansing WestIf interested, please contact your building administrator and Cortney Coats
Lansing on November 12 & 13, 2025
If interested, please contact your building administrator and Cortney Coats
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)