ROBOT CAMP: The BeaverTech Robotics team is looking for students in grades 6 through 12 who are interested in attending a FREE robotics summer camp July 14-17 at Central Michigan University. Transportation will be provided. For more information, email contact@beavertechrobtics.org or visit beavertechrobotics.org.
WHAT GOES UP...: Unofficial Beaverton Schools Rule: You can't close out sixth grade without shooting off rockets. The time-honored practice brought a couple of celebrity teachers (Brian Rise and Scott Wagner) out of retirement to lend a hand. Many rockets were launched, and some were even found after they parachuted back to terra firma. But the unimpeachable mix of screaming blastoffs, a beautiful May morning and the last week of school made the experience absolutely perfect for participants. #IThinkItsGonnaBeALongLongTime
ENDINGS...AND BEGINNINGS: Pretty big day on the graduation scene today. We had the seniors take that last walk as students through BES, earning high fives from future classes. Then we held our Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony, where we honored the Class of 2029 as they said farewell to junior high. You can view the Senior Walk at https://bit.ly/44NheZF and the Eighth-Grade Promotion Ceremony at https://bit.ly/43skHdR; be advised that there is no audio until the program begins. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.
YOU'VE GOT OPTIONS: If you can't make it to the BJSHS graduation Thursday or Honors Night the previous evening, feel free to join in on our stream via our YouTube channel. You can catch Honors Night on Wednesday and Commencement Thursday at 6:55 p.m. each night at https://bit.ly/4256sc3?r=qr or by scanning the code. #BeavertonAlways
BREAKAWAYS AND GETAWAYS: It was a weekend of fun for BJSHS. On Friday, the soccer and track teams held their spring sports mashup fundraiser at Metzger Field. Then on Saturday, the eighth-graders descended upon Mackinac Island and got an eyeful of Michigan history in the annual school trip. The Class of '29 pushed through the less-than-amazing weather to enjoy a great day of fun and learning. #GoBeavers
STAR TURNS: Say hello to the BJSHS Students of the Month, including Lillian Griswold, Shaye Dull, Jo Corlew, Alyra Krezenski, Logan Corrigan, Brooke Corlew, Cameron Greer, Reese Mishler, Evan Elliot, Hope VanTiem, Easton Hess and Mason Wentz. Not pictured: Hali Rider, Hailie Maka, Zoey Brown and Callen Martin. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE: If you can't make it to graduation next Thursday, feel free to join in on our stream via our YouTube channel. You can catch Honors Night on Wednesday and Commencement Thursday at 6:55 p.m. each night at https://bit.ly/4256sc3?r=qr or by scanning the code. #BeavertonAlways
POWERED UP: Congratulations to BJSHS senior Lincoln Stoike, who is receiving a five-year electrician's apprenticeship through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 692. Lincoln signed on the dotted line this morning at a ceremony at BJSHS that included friends and family. #Wired #Proud
ON A POSITIVE VOTE: It was Election Day today for next year's student government at BJSHS, as grades 5 through 11 did their part to participate in democracy. Our returning champions were the qualified volunteers running the show to make the experience as official-feeling as possible, so special thanks to these election experts for making it all work: Judy Brubaker, Vicki Richardson, Katery Stoike, Shelle Brubaker, Deb Bergman, Kerry Lang and Constance Thurlow-White. #DemocracyBJSHSStyle
DENTAL HEALTH: The Mobile Dentist bus is making a return trip to Beaverton Schools for students on May 16, 19 and 20. Parental consent forms are being sent home and are also available in the school offices. Call 989.921.4393 for more information.
AVAST, YE MATEY: The BJSHS Drama and Music Departments will host their annual Madrigal Dinner Theatre production Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the BAC. Students have been working hard on 'Bob Bados, A Pirate Tale' and for one night only, you can eat, listen and enjoy the results. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and veterans, and $10 for kids 12 and under. You can get tickets by contacting Mr. Grifhorst at jgrifhorst@beavertonschools.net; Kate Smith at coach.mrs.smith@gmail.com; or any Drama or Band member. Catering will be provided by Big R's Hogs and Dogs. #OneNightOnly #GoBeavers
NOT TO BE MISSED: On May 16, get ready for the spring sports collision you didn’t know you needed. But you do. Join us as the BJSHS Soccer and Track & Field teams square off, with action starting at 5 p.m. at Metzger Field. This is most definitely a #GoBeavers situation.
THE RIGHT ANGLE: You might have noticed a couple more military vehicles than usual on campus this morning. Geometry teacher and Michigan Army National Guard Maj. Kossi Komlassan explains: "I wanted to demonstrate the applications of the geometric concepts we had been discussing in class this semester, so I asked the soldiers from B/1-182d FAR in Bay City to bring the M142 (HIMARS) and radios for hands-on learning. The students can now see how mathematical concepts like distance, angles and probability are applied in Field Artillery operations. The students also spent time learning about loading radios, artillery employment and how to cook a delicious meal while on mission."
THE STUDENTS SPEAK: It's Teacher Appreciation Week and our students have some thoughts. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/RE4mPSH0etA. #ThanksTeachers #GoBeavers
IT'S GO TIME: When you vote on the CTE Millage renewal request Tuesday, please remember a couple things. First: The renewal request is just that - a RENEWAL. That means passage won't increase your taxes - not one bit. Second: This year, thanks to CTE, 42 percent of Beaverton juniors and seniors are getting hands-on, real-world training in one of 11 skilled trades or occupations that produce extremely employable young adults for industries throughout our community. Third: Since the CTE millage was first approved by voters in 2016, more than 500 Beaverton students have been served in the program, launching careers and flooding the local workforce with trained, experienced ready-to-work employees. And fourth: Everything else you could possibly want to know about CTE is available by scanning the code or visiting CTEitsWorking.com/millage. Please vote Tuesday. #LetsDoThis #GoBeavers
THANK YOU: It's Teacher Appreciation Week. For all the long days, for the thoughtful conversations, for the flat-out fun, for the enduring above-and-beyond effort, and for repeatedly giving more than you thought you had, an entire community is grateful. Thanks, Beaverton Teachers. #BeavertonAlways
THERE SHE GOES: It was a bittersweet scene Thursday afternoon as students and staff lined the halls to bid farewell to Candy Fischer, who said goodbye to Beaverton Schools after more than 30 years of service. Candy affected the lives of innumerable kids in her time with us, including as a recess aide, special and general education paraprofessional and school secretary. Students knew her as a friend and a confidant - somebody they could really talk to. Our loss certainly is Clare-Gladwin RESD's gain as she begins her next chapter as the Special Education Department Secretary. Thanks for everything, Mrs. Fischer; you're already missed. But we know in your heart, it's #BeavertonAlways.
WHERE YOU HEADED? As seniors accelerate toward graduation, we thought it'd be appropriate to ask "What's Next?" Here are some of their answers. #BeavertonAlways #ClassOf25
THE BAND IS BACK TOGETHER: Our middle school and high school musicians returned to the stage Monday night at the BJSHS Spring Concert, and it was excellent. The kids performed selections by Bach, Webber, Denver and more, and a few of the middle school musicians joined their high school counterparts to close out the night's final number. Congrats to our fearless conductor Mr. Grifhorst and great job to everyone involved. #GoBeavers.
ENTERTAINING ECOLOGY: Sixth-grade science students received a visit from Zach Bates of the Gladwin County Conservation District; then they received a gift that could last the rest of their lives. Bates spoke with the kids about the many essential roles trees play in our global existence, from oxygenation to lumber and everything in between. Then he presented each student with a white spruce sapling to plant at home. #GoTreevers
