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!new paragraph block.

📅 Breckenridge Schools: November 8 - 15 Calendar

🗓️ Monday, November 10

🏀 5:00 PM: MS Girls Basketball at St. Charles

🗓️ Tuesday, November 11 - Happy Veterans Day!

🏫 8:30 AM: BES Veterans Day Assembly (BES Gym)

🏫 9:45 AM: MS/HS Veterans Day Assembly (HS Gym)

🍎 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: BES Parent Teacher Conferences

🏐7:00PM - Varsity Volleyball at Houghton Lake HS - Regionals vs Beal City

🗓️ Wednesday, November 12

🧑‍🏫 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences

🏀 5:00 PM: MS Girls Basketball at Merrill (8th grade only)

🗓️ Thursday, November 13

🤝 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: MS/HS & BES Parent Teacher Conferences

🤼 4:30 PM: MS Wrestling at White Pine Middle School

🗓️ Friday, November 14 - Half Day ⏰ Half Day of School:

* BES dismissal at 11:20 AM * MS/HS dismissal at 11:30 AM

🗓️ Saturday, November 15

🦌 Good Luck Hunters! Be Safe. 🧡

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach our Parent-Teacher Conferences next week, I want to emphasize the critical importance of your involvement. Your partnership is truly essential to your student's success. These conferences are the best opportunity for you to gain clarity on your child's learning journey, addressing their strengths, areas for growth, and current progress. By working together, we can provide the consistent support and specific feedback your student needs to thrive.

Please note the conference schedule below and plan to check in between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM each evening:

BES (Elementary): Tuesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 13 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)  *Schedules were sent home with your student. 

MS/HS (Middle/High School): Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)  *No appointment needed

We look forward to seeing you next week and collaborating on a plan for your student(s) success. 

Learning Environment/Culture

Breckenridge Community Schools will build relationships with a focus on creating engaging opportunities that encourage student involvement. 

🥳 Our Huskies Competed HARD! 🐾

What a fantastic season for Breckenridge Cross Country, capped off by an intense day of competition at the MHSAA State Finals yesterday! The weather was perfect, and our runners truly poured their hearts into the race.

🏃‍♀️ Girls Cross Country Highlights

The Girls team finished in 22nd place overall at the State Finals! While it wasn't their top performance of the season, simply making it to the State Meet is a huge accomplishment and a testament to their dedication through the hot summer training days.

🏃‍♂️ Boys Cross Country Highlights

The Boys team had an outstanding day, securing an impressive 8th place finish!

This marks the first time the Boys team has cracked the Top 10 at State since 2021.

The team showcased incredible depth and potential, competing with four freshmen and three juniors (including one freshman running Cross Country for the very first time!).

🏅 All-State Performance!

A huge shout-out to Anthony Rowe, who earned All-State honors!

Anthony finished 14th overall with a new Personal Record (PR) of 16:26!

We are incredibly proud of both the Boys and Girls teams for stepping up and having fun while dominating this season. Great job, Huskies!

🏆 DISTRICT CHAMPS! 🏆

Huge congratulations to our Varsity Volleyball team for defeating St. Louis last night to win the District Championship! 🎉

Next stop: Regionals! They play Beal City on Tuesday, November 11, at 7:00 PM at Houghton Lake High School.

Let's go, Huskies! Good luck next week! 🐾🏐

Communications/Community Engagement

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

🚀 Partnership in Education: Complete Our Annual Parent Survey!

We are committed to continuous improvement in our district, and that journey starts with YOU, our valued parents!

Your feedback is one of the most important components of our annual School Improvement Process. We use the data gathered to identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth in academics, school environment, communication, and more.

Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey for the school(s) your child attends:

🍎 BES Parent Survey Link: [https://forms.gle/CDrMuVqwUGiNLL3V8]

📘 MS/HS Parent Survey Link: [https://forms.gle/hDRxfK2Z7P1Gdcv3A]

Please take a few minutes to answer the survey questions so we can better serve your students.  This is an anonymous survey so email addresses will not be collected. Please complete this survey before November 21st

Thank you for helping us shape the future success of all our students!

📱 Stay Connected with the BCS App!

Do you have the Breckenridge Community Schools app? With it, you can see posts from your student’s teachers and stay up-to-date on classroom happenings. It’s the easiest way to keep your finger on the pulse of your child's education!

Now, for even more convenience, you can also access the platform directly from our homepage! There's a login button in the top right-hand corner of the BCS website: https://www.breckhuskies.org/

To see teacher messages from your student's teachers, simply use your cell phone number to log in to your student's rooms account.

Download the app and sign up for your student’s rooms today!

Learn more here: https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians

🌟 Thank You, Gratiot Community Foundation! 🌟

A massive thank you to the Gratiot Community Foundation for their generous support of elementary students across Gratiot County, including right here at BCS!

Mrs. Florence, our BES Principal, was honored to accept grant funds at this year's annual breakfast. This funding will directly support our students and families in need across our district.

We are incredibly grateful for community partners who invest in the success and well-being of our youngest Huskies!

Academics/Programs

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

The Lion Heart Experience

Families — ask your MS/HS students about this week’s Lion Heart Experience assembly!

They’ll have lots to share — from the bucket, to the 50 cents story, and of course, the “Emotional Rollercoaster” song!

Take a few minutes tonight to talk about what they learned and how the importance of heart, mind, strength, and soul. Ask how their words are like paint and people are a canvas. We can all be a “Lion Heart” at school and at home

Leadership in Action!

Today, our student leadership team headed to Frankenmuth to participate in the MASC/MAHS Leadership Lab! Led by the student Board of Delegate members, this training was all about honing real-world leadership skills through interactive challenges.

It was an incredible opportunity to grow as leaders and connect with other student leaders across the state. We’re so proud of how our team represented our school with enthusiasm and dedication.

🥒 Update on FRED! 

Great news from the greenhouse! 🌱 Our hydroponics bed is thriving, and the cucumbers are starting to form! We're excited to see the fruits (literally!) of Fred's dedication and hard work. Stay tuned for updates on our harvest!

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.

🚨 ATTENTION HUSKIE PARENTS! 🚨

Please mark your calendars for a major schedule change next week: Tuesday, November 15th, is a HALF DAY for students.

Students are dismissed early so our staff can attend professional development in the afternoon.

Dismissal Times:

BES (Elementary): 11:20 AM 🎒

MS/HS (Middle/High): 11:30 AM 📚

⏰ 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! 💙💛