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.

We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our "Fall Into Learning" event this past Friday morning at BES! The turnout was truly amazing, and it was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our students and families.

A special thank you goes to our dedicated Title staff and our outstanding Food Service team for their hard work and contributions that made the event such a success.

As you know, a key part of this event was gathering your initial thoughts through surveys. We believe that your perspective is essential to our growth.

Over the next few months, the district will be rolling out several short surveys to assist our committees and teams in advancing key initiatives across the district. Your feedback is incredibly important and will directly shape our plans for the future.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your input. We look forward to building an even stronger district together!

🗓️ Huskie Pride Weekly Events: October 11 - October 18 🗓️

Saturday, Oct 11

🏐 Varsity Volleyball at Ithaca Invite | All Day (Varies) 📍

Monday, Oct 13

🏐 MS Volleyball at St. Charles | 4:30 PM 🚌

🏫 School Board October Workshop Meeting | 6:00 PM in HS Media Center

Tuesday, Oct 14

🤝 PTO Meeting | 5:00 PM in BES Media Center

🏐 JV/Varsity Volleyball at St. Charles | 5:30 PM 🚌

Wednesday, Oct 15

🏃 Cross Country at Montabella | 4:30 PM 👟

🏐 MS Volleyball HOME vs. Ashley | 4:30 PM 🏡

🏈 JV Football HOME vs. Coleman | 6:00 PM 🏟️

Friday, Oct 17

🏈 Varsity Football at Coleman | 7:00 PM 🌙

Saturday, Oct 18

🏃 Cross Country at Northern Michigan Meet of Champions (Manton) | All Day 🏆

🏐 JV Volleyball at Shephard | All Day (Varies) 🚌

🏐 Varsity Volleyball at St. Louis Invitational | 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. 

🌍 BES Students: Get Ready to "Taste the World!" 🌍

Mark your calendars for a delicious week! During October 13-17, our BES students will be traveling the globe right from their cafeteria!

This week-long event gives students the chance to try foods from five different countries, earning a stamp on their special passport each day. What an amazing way to learn through taste! 🍜🌮🍕

A big THANK YOU to our dedicated food service team for planning this fun and educational event. We can't wait to see those passports filled up! ✈️🍴

Our Huskies are crushing it this week! 💪 The Wall of Wonderful Work is packed with top-notch results in math, patterns, and phonics tests. All that hard work is paying off! 🐾📚

We have a STATE CHAMPION and NATIONAL QUALIFIER!!!! 🎉🏆

A massive shoutout and HUGE congratulations to Jacob Herkner, the 2025 AFNRE CDE Michigan State Winner!

His dedication to the Agricultural Food and Natural Resources Education Career Development Event has absolutely paid off! We couldn't be prouder to see him represent Breckenridge FFA and the entire state of Michigan on the national stage! 🤩

Huge congratulations to our Girls Golf team and Coach Gilbert for qualifying for the State Finals! We are so proud of their incredible season and dedication!

Go Huskies!

Communications/Community Engagement:  

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

🍎 Fall into Learning Success! 🍂

What a great way to start our Friday! Our BES Food Service and Title I Team had an amazing turnout for the "Fall into Learning" event this morning.

Parents, thank you so much for joining us! We appreciate you taking the time to learn about our vital Title I services, share your valuable input via our surveys, and enjoy some autumn treats with us.

It was wonderful connecting with you all! We served up over 400 donuts and cups of cider! 🍩🍎

Together we thrive!

🎃 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!

📱 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.   

📣 Informational Meeting about our Italy Trip📣
Mrs. Avina will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, October 9th at 5:00 PM in her classroom.

Parents and students are encouraged to attend to learn more and get registered for this trip! ✅

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! 💙💛