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.

This week, our District School Improvement Team, composed of staff and administration from both buildings, began the process of reviewing data and best practices to drive meaningful change. Your perspective is the single most valuable tool we have for identifying areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. Over the next few weeks, we will release a short, anonymous survey to each of our key stakeholder groups: Staff, Students, and Parents/Guardians. This feedback will be combined with last year's collected data to directly inform our district-wide improvement plan. The surveys will focus on gathering your honest insights into crucial areas like Teaching & Learning, School Climate and Safety, and Communication. Please look for a separate communication with the specific link to your survey in the coming days. Your time and guidance are essential as we continue to grow and improve. Thank you for your support.

BCS Calendar of Events

October 25: JV Volleyball at St. Louis Invite. 🏐

October 27: BES Fine Arts Night (BES Gymnasium). 🎭

2nd Grade: 6:00 PM

3rd Grade: 7:00 PM

October 31: Half Day of School & Halloween! 🎃

Learning Environment/Culture

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

This week, we're shouting out the incredible effort and brilliance displayed by our students! Our "Wall of Wonderful Work" is overflowing with amazing work, insightful essays, and problem-solving triumphs that truly show what hard work looks like.

Communications/Community Engagement

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

Breckenridge Middle/High School will host a Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the High School Gym to honor our active duty service members and veterans.

Veterans/Active Duty Guests:

-Please check in at the main office upon arrival.

-Join us for a coffee & donut meet and greet in the Library Media Center to view our Freedom Shrine.

-All veterans and active duty guests are also invited to enjoy a free lunch with our high school students following the assembly.

Help Us Honor Our Heroes!

We would like to include photos of veterans and active duty members—past and present—in our assembly slideshow, created by our MS Student Council. If you’d like to honor a veteran (living or deceased), please submit their information and photo by Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, using the link below:

Submit Veteran Information & Photo Here

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScmh4FJID0.../viewform...

Photos can also be emailed to cgiles@breckhuskies.org

Or brought to the High School Main Office—Katie Short or Kathy Kaiser will be happy to scan them for you.

Let’s come together to honor and celebrate those who have served and continue to serve our country.

The FFA Fruit & Nut Sale 2025 is officially here!

It's time to stock up on delicious premium nuts and fresh fruit for the holidays! You can support your local FFA chapter and get your hands on some amazing snacks and gifts.

How to Order:

Contact me or any FFA member you know to place your order!

Order and pay with a credit card using our easy QR code! (Ask Mrs. Stephens for the link!)

Important Dates:

Orders Due: November 17

Delivery Date: December 3

Your support helps fund our chapter's activities, conferences, and student development! Thank you!

Our wonderful girl scouts had a wonderful project that you can find right by the Howe Memorial library. Great job, ladies!

The Community Food Cabinet is located next to the Howe Memorial Library right on M-46! "Give what you can, Take what you need", Free to anyone in the community who may need in need! Anyone is able to stop by and donate at any time... food, simple hygiene items or even pet food!

❄️ 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.   

🎺 Go, Marching Huskies! 🐾

Our BHS Band has had an absolutely phenomenal and busy fall marching season! They've put in countless hours, bringing energy and spirit to every performance. They showed up strong at all the home football games, and attended several competitive shows, including a dazzling performance at the Glow Show this past week, hosted by Alma High School!

A huge round of applause for all the dedication, energy, and musical talent from every member of the Marching Huskies! You make BHS proud!

Anatomy students got hands-on with life-saving skills this week! 🩸 Our class participated in Stop the Bleed training, learning essential techniques to control severe bleeding in an emergency. This is invaluable knowledge for any traumatic injury they might encounter.

A huge thank you to Chief Rich Ramereiz from the St. Louis Police Department for generously leading this critical training! 👏

Exciting News, Huskies!

We’re thrilled to announce that The Lion Heart Experience is coming to Breckenridge on Monday, November 3rd!

This year’s theme — “I want you to see something beautiful” — focuses on courage, connection, and believing in yourself. It’s a powerful and inspiring assembly you won’t want to miss!

Assembly Schedule (HS Gym)

High School: 11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. (4th/5th Hour)

Middle School: 1:25 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. (6th/7th Hour)

Check out the promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2aXlQLqHrk&t=1s

“I want you to see something beautiful” – The Lion Heart Experience 2025

This is an amazing opportunity for our students to engage in an uplifting, motivational event that celebrates character and heart.

Let’s get ready for an unforgettable day, Huskies!

Good luck to our Varsity Cross Country team as they hit the ground running at Regionals this Friday afternoon! 🏃‍♀️💨 Let's Go, Huskies! 

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.

Hands-on learning in action! 🐔 This week, our FFA crew attended the Broiler Contest in Fowlerville, leaving school at 5:30 AM! They had a great day, getting valuable feedback on their birds (and grabbing a well-deserved Chick-fil-A lunch!).

Want to support the chapter and stock your freezer? You can purchase one of the project chickens for $15 each.

They'll be ready for pick-up on November 5th! Please let us know if you'd like to place an order!

Operations 

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

⏰ 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! 💙💛