School starts Wednesday, August 24 with a half day for all K-12 students! Make sure your student starts school on the first day. During the first few days of the year, students get in the habit of attending school, meet new teachers and friends, and begin learning right away! Students who miss the first few days of school often fall behind and can struggle to catch up. Don’t let your student miss a moment of the excitement — start school on August 24!
Not sure which school your student is attending this fall? Check online here.
We are gearing up for a successful return to school for the fall, and we’re so excited to welcome our students back. Here’s everything you need to know:
STARTING SCHOOL ON TIME IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR KINDERGARTENERS
If your child turns five by September 1, 2022, they should begin kindergarten on August 24. Every year, dozens of kindergartners in our community fall behind in school because they did not begin on time. Many parents may not be aware of the September 1 cutoff date, or of the need to enroll and register students in advance (this can help families avoid the first-day lines).So we are seeking everyone’s support to help us spread the word! If you know families with little ones, make sure to tell them their student needs to start school on time so they can begin socializing, learning, and growing right away.
To make sure your student is in kindergarten on the first day of school, it is essential that you enroll them before school begins. Register for kindergarten today here.
THE FIRST DAY IS A HALF DAY FOR ALL K-12 STUDENTS ON AUGUST 24
The first day of school will be a fully in-person half day. See below for timing information for each school:
- 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 - 10:45 am
- W.K. Preparatory High School: 8 am - 10:40 am
At BCPS, the health and safety of our Bearcats is our top priority. As of now, will be following the same protocols we had in place in the spring. Masks are optional for all students, staff, and visitors. Click here for information on quarantine and isolation procedures.
JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE
Head to your school’s Open House to meet the principal, teachers and staff members, get to know other parents, ask questions and hear more information about the 2022-23 school year. All Open Houses will take place in person at your school!
- Ann J. Kellogg Elementary: August 23, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Dudley STEM Elementary: August 23, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Fremont International Academy: August 23, 4 pm - 6 pm
- LaMora Park Elementary: August 23, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Post-Franklin Elementary: August 23, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Valley View Elementary: August 23, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Verona Elementary: August 23, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center: August 22, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Northwestern Middle School: August 22, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Springfield Middle School: August 24, 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
- Battle Creek Central High School: August 22
- BEIT / HHS (grades 10-12): 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
- Freshman Academy: 5 pm - 7 pm
- Dinner served 5 pm - 5:30 pm
- Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center: August 23, 6 pm - 8 pm
- W.K. Preparatory High School: August 24, 4 pm - 6 pm
- Virtual Academy:
- August 18, 6 pm at the Miller Stone Building
- August 19, 9 am at Miller Stone Building
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