Bay City Public Schools will not hold classes from November 22 through November 24. We wish you and your family a wonderful time together as you celebrate the holiday. We will resume classes the following Monday, November 27.

Planning ahead? View the full district calendar on our website.

The Bay City Rotary Club recently hosted 150 students for Vocational Days, allowing students to interact with and job shadow local professionals. BCC junior Madison Danielski had the opportunity to publish her write-up in Route Bay City on the experience, and it's well worth the read.

Congratulations to BCW's equestrian team on earning the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association District 6 Sportsmanship Award!

The Bay Area Community Foundation offers hundreds of scholarships each year, thanks to the generosity of donors who have established scholarship funds. High school seniors and current college students from Bay and Arenac counties can apply now through February 5th.

Funds are available for skilled trade programs as well as traditional college courses. Apply once, and your application automatically matches you with the scholarships you qualify for.

During a recent meeting of the BCPS Board of Education, freshman students from Bay City Central High School reported on their school year so far. Namely, how the new project-based learning curriculum is going for their class.

Students shared what a typical day looked like for them, how they're part of the P.A.C.K. (Perseverance, Agency, Collaboration, Kindness), and about current projects they are working on. Ryan Marciniak and Elijah Riedlinger spoke about their World Studies class and how they're discovering global connections. Kallie Kaczmarek and Lauren Bontekoe shared their project about ecosystems in state parks for their BioTech class. Lastly, Natalya Ziolkowski presented her Health class project about training guides.

Opportunities for our students to work together and become comfortable presenting their work to a variety of audiences is a key component of project-based learning and, ultimately, successful outcomes for our students.

Hear from educators, students, and parents in this short video explaining the program:

Would you like to hear from students like those in the story above? There are just two days left to register for our upcoming Business & Community Leader Summit. You'll hear from administrators, teachers, and students in this interactive tour highlighting what's new at Bay City Central High School.

Schools throughout the district hosted events and invited veterans to interact with students and staff as a way to honor their service. McAlear-Sawden Elementary hosted a Veterans Day Assembly. On Bay City Western's campus, veterans were invited to a free breakfast served by students. Several other schools hosted events and found ways to honor our veterans.

Bay City Public Schools wishes to thank all veterans for their service, including current staff members:

Brian Guinther, Navy

Ben Tierney, Army

Rose Longuski, Army

Tim Hall, Navy

Frederick Brissette, Navy

Steven Leppek, Air Force

Antonio Garza, Army

Timothy Naert, Air Force

William Rosenberg, Coast Guard

K. Mark Kuizenga, Air Force

Shelly Mahar, Navy

Our Bay City Public School seniors are preparing for the Senior Defense, a capstone of their education that is a major step in their journey to adulthood. This new graduation requirement connects their learning with the broader community, showcasing how they apply what they’ve learned in school to their own life stories.

BCPS is asking the local professional community to participate in a unique opportunity to hear from our seniors as a panelist. You will hear directly from students and offer feedback, gaining insight from our future leaders in the process.

While the holiday season can be a wonderful time of year, for many it is also a source of challenges and frustration. If your family or a family you know could use assistance providing gifts to children this holiday season, Bay City has local resources available. Click the links to learn more and/or apply:

Salvation Army Angel Tree
Toys for Tots

Join us this weekend at Handy Middle school for a unique shopping experience!

Find upcoming events, enrollment info, Board of Education details and more on our newly-redesigned district website: