Each week, Mr. Slavik shares a quick recap of what’s happening across Breckenridge Community Schools and a look ahead at upcoming events. Huskie Happenings is your go-to source for staying connected with school news, celebrations, and important reminders. Whether you're a student, parent, staff member, or community supporter, this newsletter keeps everyone in the loop as we grow and learn together. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Stay Huskie Strong!

Saturday, January 24

🎳 Varsity Bowling The Alley in St. Charles

Monday, January 26

🏀 MS Boys Basketball vs. St. Charles • 5:00pm Home

🏀 JV/Varsity Boys Basketball • 5:30pm Michigan Lutheran Seminary

📣 Varsity Cheer • 6:00pm Meridian

Tuesday, January 27

🎳 JV Bowling Riverwood Mt. Pleasant

🏀 MS Boys Basketball • 5:00pm Merrill

🏀 JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Michigan Lutheran Seminary • 5:30pm Home

Wednesday, January 28

🚜 FFA District Contest • 3:00pm Breckenridge High School

🤼 Varsity Wrestling vs. Coleman Home

🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Charlton Heston Academy • 7:00pm Home

Thursday, January 29

🏀 Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Coleman • 6:00pm Home

📣 Varsity Cheer • 6:30pm Montabella HS

Friday, January 30

🎳 JV Bowling Northern Lanes

🏀 JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. McBain • 5:30pm Home

As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reaffirm our commitment to making BCS a place where all students can learn and grow. To achieve this, we look to Dr. King’s enduring words as a daily reminder of our shared responsibility:

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

This quote reminds us that a thriving school community requires us to be the "light." By choosing kindness, empathy, and inclusion, we drive out negativity and create a safe harbor for learning.

Let these words guide our actions this week and beyond, ensuring that every student at BCS feels valued, supported, and ready to succeed.

Learning Environment/Culture

Breckenridge Community Schools will promote collaborative partnerships between school, parents, and community to increase communication and engagement. 

Winter sports are in FULL SWING! 🐾

Our Girls and Boys Basketball, Cheer, Wrestling, and Bowling teams have been working incredibly hard and improving every single day. Now, they need YOUR noise in the stands (and at the lanes)!

Let’s pack the gym—and the bowling alley—to show our Huskie pride. Check out the full schedule at the link below to see when you can come out and support our student-athletes.

📅 View the Schedule Here: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/breckenridgehuskies/

Let’s go Huskies! 🏀📣🤼🎳

As we kick off the second half of the school year, Breckenridge Community Schools is proud to celebrate School Board Recognition Month. While you may see them at meetings or community events, many people are unaware of the nature of their service.

Did you know? Our Board of Education members serve in voted, and currently non-paid positions.

These individuals are elected by the community but dedicate countless unpaid hours to providing the vision, leadership, and guidance necessary to keep our district moving forward. They navigate complex challenges and make critical decisions solely to ensure our students have the best opportunities to succeed. Please join us this month in taking a moment to say "thank you" to our board members for their selfless efforts and dedication to Breckenridge Community Schools.

President - Amanda Staley

Vice President - Barb Giles

Secretary - Julayne Goward

Treasurer - Heather Corbat

Trustee - Jerry Loyselle

Trustee - Nate Tester

Trustee - Open

Last Friday was extra special as we celebrated a huge Girls Varsity win against Lakeview AND hosted our youth players for Youth Night! Seeing the next generation of Huskies play at halftime and meet the team for autographs afterward is what it’s all about. 🏀✍️

Let’s keep that momentum going! This Friday, it’s the boys’ turn. Join us as the Boys Varsity team takes on Merrill for their Youth Night. Come out to support our varsity squad and cheer on our youth programs during their halftime spotlight!

Communications/Community Engagement

Breckenridge Community Schools will promote collaborative partnerships between school, parents, and community to increase communication and engagement. 

Academics/Programs

Breckenridge Community Schools will provide the time and resources to collaboratively and continually align PK-12 curriculum.   

Straight as an arrow! 🏹 Our PE students are locked in and learning the basics of archery this week. It’s all about safety, skill, and hitting the mark! 🎯.

This week, some of our High School students had the incredible opportunity to visit the Breckenridge Wheeler Area Historical Society Museum. It was a fantastic experience for them to explore our local roots and see firsthand how our community’s story connects to the bigger picture of state and national history.  Especially the WWII exhibit. 

A huge thank you to the Historical Society for hosting us and helping our history come alive!

Hello Breckenridge Families!

As we settle into the new year, our students will be participating in their Middle-of-the-Year NWEA testing during January. 📝

Think of this not as a high-pressure exam, but as a helpful "check-in" on their academic journey. These assessments allow us to:

1. Measure the academic growth students have made so far this year. 📈

2. Provide our teachers with valuable insights to tailor instruction and support how your child learns best. 🧠

We witness your children growing, learning, and achieving new things every single day in the classroom. We look forward to seeing that progress reflected in their growth scores!

Let’s finish the school year strong! Go Huskies!  🐾

We are officially ONE WEEK away from District Contests, and the Breckenridge FFA chapter is firing on all cylinders. From the shop to the stage, our students have been:

🔨 Building and engineering in the shop.

📜 Practicing scripts and perfecting their delivery.

🗳️ Polishing their Parliamentary Procedure and discussion skills.

We have 26 dedicated competitors heading out next Wednesday to represent our school. Seeing their growth, grit, and teamwork today makes all the prep work 100% worth it.

Personnel/Leadership 

Breckenridge Community Schools will support, recruit, and retain highly qualified personnel to collaborate and meet the needs of our students. 

Operations 

Breckenridge Community Schools will strategically utilize resources to provide an optimal environment for staff, students, and community.

The Breckenridge Community School District is seeking applications for the position being vacated by Bridget McPherson on the Board of Education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through Dec. 31, 2026 and will be replaced by the individual elected to the position (based upon the November 2026 election results) on Jan. 1, 2027.

If you are a school district resident, and are interested in serving on the Breckenridge Board of Education, please submit a letter of interest and qualifications by 4:00 p.m. on February 6, 2026  to Amanda Staley, Board President, (email: astaley@breckhuskies.org mailing address: Breckenridge Community Schools, Attention: Board President, 700 Wright Street, Breckenridge, MI 48615).

Following a review of the submitted materials, the board will schedule interviews with selected candidates. Not all candidates for the board vacancy will be interviewed. If you have any questions concerning the role of the board of education and the responsibilities of a board member, please contact Amanda Staley, Board President, at astaley@breckhuskies.org.

While many of us were tucked warm in our beds during this week of bitter cold and snow, our incredible support staff was already hard at work. 🚜🌬️

We want to send a massive THANK YOU to our grounds crew, maintenance team, and custodians. They braved sub-zero temperatures and plowed through heavy snow—often working even when school was officially "closed"—to ensure our buildings were safe, accessible, and warm for our return.

School simply cannot happen without their dedication behind the scenes. We see your hard work, and we appreciate you!

⏰ School Schedule Reminder – Let’s Start the Day Right!

A quick reminder of our daily schedule! It's important for students to arrive on time and start their day with a consistent routine. Routines help set a positive tone for learning, and arriving by the start time helps avoid tardies and potential truancy issues.

Please help your student build strong habits by ensuring they are at school on time each day.

🏫 Breckenridge Elementary School (BES)

• Doors Open: 7:30 AM

• School Starts: 7:50 AM

• Dismissal: 2:50 PM

🏫 Middle School / High School (MS/HS)

• Doors Open: 7:30 AM

• School Starts: 8:00 AM

• Dismissal: 3:00 PM

We appreciate your support in helping every Huskie get the best start to their day! 💙💛