Huskie Happenings - Weekly Superintendent Newsletter

September 1-5

Each week, Mr. Slavik shares a quick recap of whatโ€™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!

Dear Parents and Staff,

As we continue to live out our vision of โ€œOne Team, One Goal, Every Student Thrives,โ€ this week we are focusing on the importance of belonging and involvement.

When students feel connected to their school, they are more engaged, motivated, and successful. Encouraging involvement in extracurricular activities, clubs, and service opportunities not only helps students build friendships and teamwork but also fosters growth beyond the classroom.

Belonging and involvement are essential in shaping well-rounded learners and citizens. By exploring new opportunities and connecting with others, our students develop the skills and character needed to be lifelong learners and active members of their community.

Every child deserves to feel like they are an important part of the Huskie family. Thank you for the role you play in supporting our students and our shared mission.

Sincerely,

Wade Slavik
Superintendent
Breckenridge Community Schools

Breckenridge Community Schools Weekly Schedule

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, September 6

  • ๐Ÿƒ Cross Country โ€“ Home, Trent Carter Windmill Invite ๐Ÿพ

  • ๐Ÿ Volleyball โ€“ Huskie Invite at Home ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“… Monday, September 8

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Class of 2026 Parent Meeting โ€“ 6:00 PM

  • ๐Ÿ MS Volleyball @ Fulton โ€“ 4:30 PM ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, September 9

  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง PTO Meeting โ€“ 5:00 PM

  • ๐Ÿ JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Fulton โ€“ 5:30 PM ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, September 10

  • ๐Ÿ“ธ MS/HS School Pictures

  • ๐Ÿ MS Volleyball @ Vestaburg โ€“ 4:30 PM ๐Ÿพ

  • ๐Ÿˆ JV Football vs. Carson City-Crystal (Home) โ€“ 6:00 PM ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, September 11

  • ๐Ÿ JV/Varsity Volleyball Tri-Match โ€“ 5:00 PM ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“… Friday, September 12

  • โ›ณ Varsity Girls Golf @ Perry

  • ๐Ÿˆ Varsity Football @ Carson City-Crystal โ€“ 7:00 PM ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, September 13

  • ๐Ÿƒ Cross Country @ Holly ๐Ÿพ

  • ๐Ÿ Volleyball @ MLS Invite ๐Ÿพ

Learning Environment/Culture

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

Senior Sunrise 2025- Seniors on 9.2 in the morning at the football field

๐ŸŒ… The Class of 2025 kicked off their senior year with Senior Sunrise on Tuesday morning! ๐ŸŒ…

Our seniors gathered on the football field to watch the sunrise, share breakfast, and enjoy time together as they begin their final year at Breckenridge.

Hereโ€™s to a year full of memories, learning, and growth. Letโ€™s make it the best one yetโ€”Letโ€™s go, Huskies!

Communications/Community Engagement:  

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

Homecoming 2025 Activities
BES Spirit Week
PTO Homecoming Fall Fest Posting

Building Connections Together!

At Breckenridge Middle/High School, we know that strong schools are built through strong partnerships with our families and community. If you are interested in supporting our students by helping with a club, student group, activity, or organization, we would love to connect you with the right people!

Your time, talents, and support make a huge difference in creating opportunities and experiences for our students.

Interested? Please complete the Google Form linked, so we can connect you with the right advisor.

https://forms.gle/NWrnfUMamL9vrL2f8

Together, we can inspire, support, and celebrate every student.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Stay Connected with the BCS App!

Do you have the Breckenridge Community Schools app? With it, you can see posts from your studentโ€™s teachers and stay up-to-date on classroom happenings.

Download the app and sign up for your studentโ€™s rooms today! Learn more here: https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and our students are leading the way in spreading hope and positivity throughout the building.

NHS students placed Huskies with every studentโ€™s name on their lockers to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Student Leadership Team is preparing positive sticky note messages for lockers.

Clubs, sports teams, and organizations have added encouraging signs to lockers.

Bulletin boards are filled with uplifting reminders.

Yellow 988 flags and signs are displayed outside as a visible reminder of support and resources.

We want every student to know: you are not alone. Help is always available through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or Michiganโ€™s OK2SAY program, where you can confidentially report concerns to keep yourself and others safe.

September is Suicide Prevention Month - Sign with 988 information
Huskie PRIDE expectations and positivity signs in the hallway
Homecoming Closet Advertisement
September 9 PTO Meeting notice - 5pm at BES Library

Academics/Programs

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

POWERSCHOOL

Stay up to date with your studentโ€™s progress! ๐Ÿ“š Teachers are regularly updating PowerSchool with attendance, grades, and missing assignments to keep you informed.

Parents, make sure to download the PowerSchool app and sign up today. Need help? Contact our school office for assistance.

๐Ÿ“šโœจ As we get into our school routines, one important step each fall is setting a starting point for measuring each studentโ€™s academic growth. Over the first few weeks of September, students will take their NWEA MAP Growth assessments.

These tests arenโ€™t about grades, theyโ€™re designed to show us what your child already knows and what theyโ€™re ready to learn next. This helps

. teachers tailor instruction to meet the unique needs of each student.

๐Ÿ’ก A few helpful things to know:

  • MAP Growth adjusts to each studentโ€™s responses, giving a personalized snapshot of learning.

  • The results provide teachers with data they can use right away in the classroom.

  • Parents will get reports to better understand where their child is starting the year and how they grow over time.

Our buildings will pass along this information over the next few months and will be able to share your childโ€™s path to academic growth and discuss results further at Parent-Teacher Conferences later this fall.

We appreciate your support in making sure students come rested and ready to do their best. Thank you for being an important part of this process and for partnering with us to help every Huskie grow! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

Everybody meet Fredโ€ฆ Fred, meet everyone! ๐ŸŒฑ

Fred is our new 288-spot hydroponic growing system, purchased with support from our kitchen staff and the Breckenridge Education Foundation.

๐Ÿ’ง Ag Business students set it up and balanced the water.
๐ŸŒฑ Zoology students planted the first round of seeds.

Stay tuned for more pictures and updates!

Ag Students planting lettuce
Hydroponic system in BHS Cafeteria

Our seventh graders kicked off the school year by tackling a big question: Why should we study history? After thoughtful discussions and debates, each class created a human bar graph to see which reasons rose to the top. The winning ideas will serve as our โ€œwhyโ€ all year long as we dive into the past to better understand the present and shape the future!

Why Study History student responses...
Why Study History student responses...
Students showing their "why study history?" responses.

Personnel/Leadership 

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

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› On Wednesday afternoon, our staff gathered for their monthly meetings. These meetings are a valuable time for collaboration, planning, and working toward our district goals for the year.

๐Ÿ“š At the elementary level, the focus is on coaching teachers to strengthen literacy instruction and aligning our HMH literacy curriculum.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ At the secondary level, the focus is on co-teaching and inclusion, ensuring students who need additional support can thrive in our general education setting.

It is set-aside time like this that allows our team to work together and grow together, regardless of the topic.

We are committed to growing, improving, and working together to better serve our students and community. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

One team, one goal, every student thrives. ๐Ÿพ

Operations 

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

We are grateful for the donations made in memory of members of our Huskie family ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›. With these gifts, weโ€™ve added new โ€œBuddy Benchesโ€ to our elementary playground ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿพ and the front of our building. These benches are a special way to honor loved ones while continuing to build friendship, kindness, and connection within our school community ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™.

Marge Moe - Memorial Bench on Elementary Placyground
Ali Smith - Memorial Bench at Elementary Entrance
Nora w/ Ali Smith Memorial Bench

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› A big thank you to our BES pick-up and drop-off team! Every day, this group works together to ensure our students have a safe and smooth transition to and from school. ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ›‘๐Ÿพ

Your commitment to safety and care makes a huge difference for our students and families. We appreciate all you do!

One team, one goal, every student thrives.

School Start & End Times

โฐ School Schedule Reminder โ€“ Letโ€™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.

๐Ÿซ Breckenridge Elementary School (BES)

  • Doors Open: 7:30 AM

  • School Starts: 7:50 AM

  • Dismissal: 2:50 PM

๐Ÿซ 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! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

2025-26 School Calendar