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.

A Great Week of Learning and Postseason Excitement!

It's wonderful to see the vibrant energy across all our schools this week!

At the elementary level, BES has been buzzing with creativity and seasonal fun, hosting successful Fine Arts Nights, a spooky and imaginative Pumpkin Contest, and cheerful Halloween Parties. It's been fantastic to see our youngest learners shine!

Meanwhile, at the secondary level, the focus is squarely on the MHSAA postseason tournaments! This is an exciting time as our student-athletes compete at the highest level.

We are incredibly proud to see our students excel both in and out of the classroom, demonstrating dedication in academics, the arts, and athletics. Thank you to our teachers, staff, and community for making these opportunities possible!

🗓️ Breckenridge Community Schools Calendar

Get ready for a busy week full of Halloween fun, playoff games, and important school events! Go Huskies! 🐾

Friday, October 31 🎃

Happy Halloween! 🍬

Half Day of School 📚 (Early Dismissal)

7:00 PM: Varsity Football (Playoffs) - Away at Montabella 🏈

Saturday, November 1 🏃‍♀️

9:30 AM: Girls Cross Country State Finals - Michigan International Speedway

10:50 AM: Boys Cross Country State Finals - Michigan International Speedway

Monday, November 3 🦁

11:40 AM: The LionHeart Experience Assembly - For High School Students

1:25 PM: The LionHeart Experience Assembly - For Middle School Students

4:30 PM: MS Girls Basketball vs. Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart - HOME Game 🏀

5:30 PM: Varsity Volleyball Districts - First Round Match 🏐

Tuesday, November 4 📝

3:15 PM: Sex Ed Advisory Board Meeting

5:00 PM: Breckenridge Elementary PTO Meeting 🗣️

Wednesday, November 5 ⏰

Half Day of School (BES @ 11:20 AM, MS/HS @ 11:30 AM) Staff PD in the afternoon

4:30 PM: MS Girls Basketball vs. Vestaburg - HOME Game 🏀

5:30 PM: Varsity Volleyball Districts - HOME Match 🏐

Thursday, November 6 ❤️

9:00 AM: NHS Blood Drive - BHS (A great way to help!)

7:00 PM: Varsity Volleyball Districts Finals - Championship Match! 🏆

🔥 PLAYOFF FOOTBALL IS HERE! 🔥

It's time for the first round of the playoffs, and we're looking forward to a great rematch against Montabella!

We're heading to Montabella this Friday night to battle it out under the lights. Let's make some noise!

🏈 Matchup: Breckenridge vs. Montabella

📍 Location: Montabella High School 🗓️ Date/Time: Friday @ 7:00 PM

Go Huskies! 

🏐 DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL IS HERE! 📣

Breckenridge High School is proud to host the Volleyball Districts this week, and we're looking forward to some incredible competition!  Come out and cheer on your Huskies as they open the tournament against Sanford Meridian!

Matchup: BHS vs. Sanford Meridian

Date: Tuesday, November 5th

Time: 5:30 PM

REMINDER: Tickets must be purchased online through GoFan. Get yours early!

Let's pack the stands and show our team some support! Go Huskies! 💙🐾

🎉 STATE BOUND! STATE BOUND! 🎉

HUGE congratulations to both our Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country teams! What an absolutely incredible showing last Friday at Regionals!

Both teams dug deep, ran their hearts out, and QUALIFIED for the STATE FINALS! 🚀

Join us in cheering on our Huskies as they head to the Michigan International Speedway this Saturday for the Division 4 State Championships!

Let's go Huskies! 💙🐾

Learning Environment/Culture

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

Our first MS Fun Friday was a HUGE hit! 🥳

Pizza, dancing, a costume contest, and fun games—the perfect Friday afternoon! The students had an absolute blast. Thanks to everyone who came out!

This week's Wall of Wonderful Work!! Great job, kiddos! 

Communications/Community Engagement

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

BES Pumpkin Contest: We Are BLOWN AWAY!

Another year, another absolutely stunning display of creativity at the BES Annual Pumpkin Contest! 🤩 We are so proud of our students and parents who came together to show off their artistic abilities.🎃

Every single entry was a masterpiece—the detail, the imagination, and the pure talent in our community never ceases to amaze us. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared your incredible work!🎃

Take a look at these wonderful pumpkins! Which one is your favorite?🎃

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!

❄️ 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.   

What a fantastic evening at BES! 🎉 Our 2nd and 3rd Grade Fine Arts Night filled the gym with proud families eager to see our students' incredible talents. From beautiful melodies to stunning artwork, the children truly knocked it out of the park! We are so proud of every young artist and musician. Thank you to our wonderful 2nd and 3rd grade teachers, Mrs. Frye, and Mrs. Loyselle for sharing your students' gifts with our community! ❤️

Fred is back and crushing his second crop! 🥒🌱

Meet Fred, our district's hydroponics bed, which is officially trying something new for the first time: cucumbers!

The plants are looking incredibly strong and healthy thanks to the hard work of our amazing students. It's fantastic to watch this cutting-edge approach to agriculture bring fresh produce to life right here on campus.

Wish us luck on this inaugural cucumber harvest!

📍 Indianapolis Recap!

What an amazing week for our FFA students at the National FFA Convention! They had a truly memorable trip, meeting students from across the country and learning so much from one another. This is such a great opportunity for our future leaders! 🤩

A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated chaperones, Mrs. Stephens and Dave Haworth, and to the incredible support of our FFA Alumni group! Your commitment makes these experiences possible.

Varsity Quiz bowl had their first match of the season going 3-1 against other league teams, with their only loss being by 1 question! It was a great start to the season.

🔴 Red Ribbon Week Success: High Schoolers Inspire 5th Graders!

We had a wonderful Wednesday morning as our high schoolers from the Youth Coalition visited the 5th-grade classrooms! This peer mentorship is so important—the high school students led a fantastic discussion about the importance of staying Drug-Free.

The 5th graders had a blast coloring, playing interactive games, and making a commitment by signing our official pledge to be drug-free!

We are so grateful for the support from Child Advocacy and Mrs. Molands for making this impactful event possible. Thank you for helping us empower our students to make healthy choices!

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!

6th and 7th graders dissected an owl pellet today to end our chapter on interactions of living things. We studied the contents of the pellet to determine the diet of their barn owls and what that food chain may look like based on their ecosystem.

Personnel/Leadership 

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

Attention BHS Seniors & Parents -

Need help with financial aid for college? We’ve got you covered!

Join us in the library for our FAFSA Night with a representative from Mid Michigan College. They’ll walk families through the FAFSA process and answer any questions along the way.

FAFSA Night | Tuesday, November 4 | 5:30–7:00 PM | BHS Library

RSVP here: forms.gle/mEm3798QLxq9JWBW6

What to do before you come:

1. Create your FSA ID (student + parent) - studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

2. Start your FAFSA - https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Pizza & drinks will be provided!

Can’t make it? No worries — we’ll host another FAFSA Night later this year! In the meantime, reach out to the office and Mr. Cannon can share info to help you get started.

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 5th, 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! 💙💛