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What an exciting and engaging week at Breckenridge Community Schools! 

From a send-off for our Varsity Girls Golf Team heading to the State Finals, to the innovative learning happening in every classroom, it is wonderful to see our students thriving. This success is possible because of our unified commitment: One team, one goal, every student thrives.

Why Breckenridge is a Great Choice?

Breckenridge is a great choice for your student because we are committed to providing a variety of real-world opportunities within a nurturing, community-focused environment where every child is known.

This commitment perfectly aligns with our mission: to educate, support, and inspire each student to achieve personal excellence and success.

Academics in Action (Educate & Inspire): Our students are actively engaged in learning that leads to success. This week, sophomores explored future careers at MiCareerQuest, and our Botany and FFA students were hands-on with native seed collection and successfully harvesting from our new hydroponics system. We focus on ensuring every student reaches their maximum potential.

Supportive Culture (Support): We prioritize an environment where students feel valued. My personal tradition of giving every student a new book on their birthday and highlighting student effort on the "Wall of Wonderful Work" demonstrates our commitment to every Huskie's growth.

Thank you for your partnership. Your support is the foundation of our success!

Go Huskies!

Wade Slavik Superintendent, Breckenridge Community Schools

🗓️ Huskie Pride Weekly Events: October 18 - October 25 🗓️

Saturday, Oct 18 🏃 Cross Country at Northern Michigan Meet of Champions (Manton) | All Day 🏆 🏐 JV Volleyball at Shepherd Invite | All Day (Varies) 🚌 🏐 Varsity Volleyball at St. Louis Invitational | All Day (Varies) 🌟 ⛳ Girls Golf at MHSAA Division IV State Finals (Big Rapids) | All Day

Monday, Oct 20 🎺 HS Band Glow Show | 3:00 PM 🏫 October Regular Board Meeting | 6:00 PM

Tuesday, Oct 21 🏐 Varsity Volleyball at Ashley | 5:30 PM 🚌

Wednesday, Oct 22 🏈 JV Football HOME vs. Byron | 6:00 PM 🏟️

Thursday, Oct 23 🏈 Varsity Football at Byron | 7:00 PM 🌙

Friday, Oct 24 📸 Picture Retakes | 🎉 MS Fun Friday | 3:15 PM

Saturday, Oct 25 🏐 JV Volleyball Invite at St. Louis | All Day (Varies) 🌟

🐾 Go Huskies! 🐾

Learning Environment/Culture

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

Attendance Challenge Champions!

Congratulations to our Advisory classes (Brown, Krenz, and Wolfgang), who crushed the 2-Week Attendance Challenge with the most perfect attendance days!

Your daily commitment earned you a Donut Party sponsored by our Student Leadership Team!

We’re proud of your dedication, teamwork, and positive example for the entire school. Keep that momentum going—attendance matters!

Happy Wonderful Wednesday! 🎉 Stop by to see this week's inspiring Wall of Wonderful Work! It's a fantastic way to start the day by celebrating the creativity and effort of our students. We're so proud! 🐾

Every student is important at BCS! ❤️ We are deeply focused on providing a nurturing environment where every child is known. My favorite birthday tradition? Getting to meet with students on their birthday to help them pick out a new book! It's truly the highlight of my day as Superintendent. 📚🎂

The Road to State!

What a way to start a Thursday! Our MS/HS students gave the Varsity Girls Golf Team a massive send-off this morning as they headed out to the State Finals!

The girls will be getting their practice rounds in today, and then the real competition begins on Friday and Saturday. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!

Congratulations to our incredible Huskie, Liz, on reaching 1000 Career Kills! 🏐🎉

What an amazing milestone! We are so proud of you and the entire Volleyball team!

🎃 MS FUN FRIDAY! 🕷️

It's time for our MS Fun Friday, and this time, it's Halloween style! Get those costumes ready—we're looking for the best in our Costume Contest (prizes included!).

Join us for games, snacks, and a scary good time!

Date: October 24, 2025

Time: 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: MS Gym

Entry: $5

See you there!

❄️ BHS Winter Athletics Registration is OPEN! ❄️

Attention BHS Parents!

Registration for Winter Athletics is officially open! Please register your athlete today.

Registration Fees:

Middle School Athletes: $50

High School Athletes: $100

🎟️ VOLUNTEER & SAVE! 🎟️

Looking for an easy way to reduce fees? Sign up to help take tickets at our home games!

You earn $25 OFF your student's athletic fees for every event you work.

👉 Register Here Today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AACA922A1FFC25-59367692-2526#/

Questions? Please contact Ms. Short at kshort@breckhuskies.org.

📱 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

Academics/Programs

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

Our incredible sophomores just crushed it at MiCareerQuest last week! From hands-on demos in high-demand industries to eye-opening chats with local pros, these future leaders discovered careers they never knew existed. Huge shoutout to the West Michigan Works! Watch out, world—our kids are ready to chase those dreams! 

Our botany students had an amazing field trip to Forest Hill Nature Center on Wednesday! They were busy on a very important mission: collecting native seeds!

The goal? To bring those seeds back to school and try to grow our very own native trees! 🌿 We can't wait to watch our project grow.

A big thank you to Forest Hill for hosting us!

Big news from our FFA classes. Our hydroponic system, FRED, successfully harvested its first crop of lettuce. That's a huge win!

Next up: We are challenging FRED with cucumbers! 🥒

Learning and growing together!

What an incredible week for our LINKS German Exchange students! 🇩🇪🇺🇸 Our guests are truly immersing themselves in Michigan, and this week's trip to Mackinac was a highlight! From the historic fort to the breathtaking views, they experienced a true Michigan gem. It's wonderful to see them learning alongside our BHS students and exploring our beautiful state.

We love seeing the connections being made, and we can't wait for our BHS students to experience Germany this spring!

Personnel/Leadership 

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

FAFSA IS OPEN! 🚨 SENIORS, It's Time to Apply! 🚨

Big news, Class of 2026! The 2026-27 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is officially open! 💻✨

Completing the FAFSA is your key to unlocking federal, state, and college financial aid to help cover the cost of college or career training. Most families finish in 30 minutes or less, and the sooner you apply, the better!

💡 Your 2-Step Checklist:

1. Get Your FSA ID: Make sure you (and a parent, if needed) have your FSA ID and password ready. ➡️ Create Your ID Here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

2. Complete the FAFSA: ➡️ Apply Now: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Don’t wait—start today! If you choose not to complete the FAFSA, you must complete a Universal Waiver.

Need assistance? Reach out to your school counselor, Mr. Tommy Cannon, or visit studentaid.gov.

Operations 

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

📸 Picture Day Update for MS/HS Students & Parents!

Great news! Student pictures were passed out this week (Tuesday, 10/7) during advisory classes.

If your student was absent, please remind them to check with their advisory teacher to pick up their photo packet!

Need Retakes? Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Friday, October 24th.

If your student is getting a retake, please ensure they bring their original pictures back with them.

If your student missed the original day, forms are available in the office!

📸 Picture Retake Day Alert! 📸

If you missed your original school picture day, or if you're just looking for a better shot, mark your calendar!

🗓️ When: Thursday, October 24th 📍 Who: Students who were absent or those requesting a retake.

⏰ 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! 💙💛