The group also offers a yearly back-to school shopping event – a partnership with Kohl's where roughly 70 children receive $200 in clothes, backpacks and school supplies. | Courtesy of the Sandpipers
The group also offers a yearly back-to school shopping event – a partnership with Kohl's where roughly 70 children receive $200 in clothes, backpacks and school supplies. | Courtesy of the Sandpipers
Battle Creek Public Schools issued the following announcement on Aug 13.
We Can't Wait to Welcome You Back
An amazing new start is just around the corner! We’re excited to welcome students and staff back to school on August 25, 2021, which will be a half-day for students.* We look forward to a positive school year full of learning and discovery. After an unpredictable school year last year, we are thrilled to see our Bearcats come together. We are ready for everything this exciting new year holds, and as a community, we are stronger than ever!
The health and safety of our students, families and staff are our top priority. Based on updated recommendations from the CDC and local health department, masks will be required for all students, staff and visitors at all times when indoors, except when eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. We are working closely with state and local health officials and will keep you updated on any changes.
* The first day of school for Pre-K (GSRP) students is a full day on Tuesday, September 7. The first day of school for Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) students is a full day on Monday, August 30.
August 25 will be a half day for students!
HALF DAY SCHEDULES:
- Ann J. Kellogg Elementary: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Dudley STEM Elementary: 8:50 am - 11:50 am
- Fremont International Academy: 8:50 am - 11:50 am
- LaMora Park Elementary: 8:50 am - 11:50 am
- Post- Franklin Elementary: 8:50 am - 11:50 am
- Valley View Elementary: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Verona Elementary: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Battle Creek STEM Innovation center: 8 am - 11 am
- Northwestern Middle School: 7:35 am - 10:35 am
- Springfield Middle School: 7:30 am - 10:30 am
- Battle Creek Central High School: 7:30 am - 10:40 am
- W.K. Preparatory High School: 7:30 am - 10:40 am
Join us for back-to-school Open Houses at your child’s school!
Each school’s Open House is a chance to meet your student’s principal and teachers, get to
know other parents, ask questions and hear more information about the 2021-22 school year. Masks will be required for anyone entering the buildings and there will be some other guidelines in place to ensure a safe and successful event for everyone.
Kindergarten families will be able to pick up a free backpack filled with tons of great learning supplies for your student. If you can’t attend the Open House and need to coordinate another time to pick up your child’s backpack, please reach out to Director of Elementary Education Chandra Youngblood at cyoungbl@battlecreekpublicschools.org.
Free Backpacks for Kindergarteners
Kindergarten families will be able to pick up a free backpack filled with tons of great learning supplies for your student.
If you can’t attend the Open House and need to coordinate another time to pick up your child’s backpack, please reach out to Director of Elementary Education Chandra Youngblood at cyoungbl@battlecreekpublicschools.org.
- Ann J. Kellogg Elementary: August 23, 4:00–6:00 pm
- Dudley STEM Elementary: August 23, 4:00–6:00 pm
- Fremont International Academy: August 23, 4:00–6:00 pm
- LaMora Park Elementary: August 23, 4:00–6:00 pm
- Post-Franklin Elementary: August 23, 4:00–6:00 pm*
- Valley View Elementary: August 23, 4:00–6:00 pm
- Verona Elementary: August 23, 4:00–6:00 pm
- Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center: August 23, 4:30–6:30 pm
- Northwestern Middle School: August 23, 4:30–6:30 pm
- Springfield Middle School: August 23, 4:00–6:00 pm
- Battle Creek Central High School: August 23, 4:00–6:00 pm
- W.K. Kellogg Preparatory
High School: August 26, 4:30–6:00 pm
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