9.12.25

HOMECOMING PARADE AND GAME- SEPTEMBER 19TH. Please sign up if you would like to be a participant in the the parade at 5:30pm.

Elementary:

• We had a successful PBIS Kickoff Assembly last Friday. Ask your student about the 3 B's. It was so much fun recognizing students for their hard work!
• Last week marked an exciting milestone for our 5th and 6th grade beginning band students as they received their rented instruments and officially began their musical journey.
• Parent-teacher conferences will be held on October 8th and 9th
• On October 6, the Bellevue Fire Department will once again team up with our lower elementary students to promote fire safety. This annual event aims to teach young children the essentials of fire safety through interactive activities.

Jr/Sr:

• Our 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Event went wonderfully. We are so thankful for our staff, students, community members, and Fire Department to help make this event meaningful, powerful, and educational.
• We celebrated our first of many PBIS activities to acknowledge our students for demonstrating Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity.
• Powderpuff Football ~ September 14 ~ 7:00pm (Freshmen/Juniors vs Sophomores/Seniors)
• Bonfire ~ September 14 ~ 9:00 - 10:00 (baseball field parking lot)
• Pep Assembly ~ September 19 ~ 9:30am HS Gym
• Homecoming Parade and Football game ~ Friday, September 19 (Line-up begins at 4:30 the old elementary school driveway) Parade will begin at 5:30pm and the game starts at 7pm
• Parent-teacher conferences will be held on October 7th and 8th.

District:

• 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nominations: The MTOY nomination window is open now until September 24, 2025. The 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year nomination form can be found at the online form.

• Monday – Pajama Day: Start the week off cozy! Wear your favorite pajamas and enjoy a relaxed start to Spirit Week. Slippers, robes, and onesies are all welcome—just remember to keep it school-appropriate.

• Tuesday – Sports Team/Jersey Day: Show off your team pride! Whether it’s your favorite professional team, college squad, or your own athletic gear, Tuesday is all about repping the sports teams you love.

• Wednesday – Decades Day: Dress according to the decade of your choice. Get ready for a throwback fashion show through the decades!

• Thursday – All Sorts of Color Day: Show your school pride by wearing tie-dye. Let’s fill the halls with color and spirit!

• Friday – Bronco Spirit Day: End the week strong by wearing Bronco colors and gear! Show your pride for our school, our teams, and our community as we head into the Homecoming festivities.

JR/SR HIGH

• Monday: Pajama Day
• Tuesday: Sports Team/Jersey Day
• Wednesday: dress like the correlating decade to your graduation year... 26=60s, 27=70s, 28=80s, 29=90s, 30=2000s, 31=2010s, teachers =Tie-dye
• Thursday: Class Color... (Sr=green, Jr=Orange, SO=Blue, FR= yellow, 8th= pink, 7th= white
• Friday: Bronco Spirit Day

Homecoming Court

• Freshman: Paisley Smith and Kevin Remele
• Sophomore: Scarlett Owen and Mayson Sloan
• Junior: Ryleigh Garvison-Smith and Elijah Asher
• Senior females: Taylor Madry, Ellie Pompey, Addison VanSickle
• Senior males: Wyatt Dunlap, Spencer McMillon, Jack Terpening

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.

Application link

• JH Volleyball @ St. Phil, 5:30PM

• JV Volleyball AT HOME, 5:30PM
• Varsity Volleyball AT HOME, 7:00PM

• Half Day Students (Half Day PD)
• BCAMSC & CACC in session
• JH Football @ Walsh Field (St.Phil), 5:00PM
• JH Volleyball AT HOME, 5:30PM

• Varsity Volleyball AT HOME, 5:30PM

• CACC - Half Day AM
• BCAMSC - No School
• Varsity Football AT HOME, 7:00PM Homecoming

It is with great enthusiasm that we are pleased to share that registration for our first annual Countywide Professional Learning Event will open on the morning of Monday, September 22. At that time, an email will be shared with details of how to register, so please keep an eye out for this important and timely communication. Registration will be open for only two weeks.

All instructional staff scheduled to be present should register for this event. For anyone not scheduled or are unsure, please contact your building administrator or supervisor.

Calhoun ISD offerings: Please visit the CISD webpage for local PD offerings.

Supporting Content in the Secondary Classroom

• Using the Essential Instructional Practices for Disciplinary Literacy in the Secondary Classroom, participants will complete the EduPaths Secondary courses independently then attend an in-person session to collaborate with a community of learners to deepen understanding and plan application opportunities. Registration

Tier I classroom management training at the CISD on 9/18 and 10/16 from 8:30-3:30. Please talk to your principal about coverage and sign up here.

• 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)