Bullock Creek School District

At the November 2024 Bullock Creek Board of Education meeting, our Board honored four wonderful Lancer Leaders. Congratulations to Mrs. Boman, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Moses and Mr. Beeck for setting the example as Lancer Leaders! A special thank you to Mr Beeck for 15 years of service on the Bullock Creek Board!

Bullock Creek Board of Education Opening The Bullock Creek Board of Education is taking applications to fill a vacancy following the resignation of long-time Board President Joel Beeck. The Board is accepting applications from candidates interested in filling Beeck’s vacancy. Materials must be sent to Bullock Creek School District by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Top candidates will be interviewed at a special open meeting of the Board on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school media center. Candidates must be Bullock Creek School District residents, submit a letter of request for appointment with a resume, show proof of U.S. citizenship, and a copy of voter registration. Letters of interest should be addressed to: Bullock Creek Administration Office 1420 S. Badour Road Midland, MI 48640 The Board of Education is looking for candidates who are a supporter of Bullock Creek School District, passionate about education for students and works well with others. The newly appointed board member will resume duties at the December 16, 2024, regular board meeting. Any community member who would like further information is encouraged to contact Superintendent Shawn Hale at (989) 631-9022.

BCEL had an amazing kindness week planned by the very best team! Thank you second graders for delivering such important messages each morning over the announcements, creating a kindness heart out of all of our hands, and for our kindness treasure hunt today at recess.

In celebration of Kindness Week, during recess fourth grade students at Pine River Elementary decorated the sidewalk with words and images of kindness.

BCEL wants to thank all of our American heros today!! Our veterans are so very special to us!! Mrs. Lombard's 1st grade students gave her dad, Mr. White, a veteran of the United States Army, a shout out this afternoon. Thank you for your service Mr. White!!

Mr. VanCise offers an Art Enrichment class to students at Pine River Elementary. Students are able to expand their art abilities with additional projects. Students look forward to the opportunity to sign up to participate during their recess time.

Yesterday, our teaching staff spent part of their PD day learning about and engaging in several Mental, Physical, and Financial Wellness activities. Special thanks to Charlie Schwedler from Seniors Services Midland, Sherry Schock from Edward Jones, Brandon Richardson from Mid Michigan Law Center PLLC, Dana Murray, Marty Dubay, Beatrice Sushynski from NEW Re Bär Fitness Studio, Vicki Rider, Tina Pretzer, and Renee Wladie from Journeys Coffeehouse! Thank you all for engaging our staff in some great activities!

Thank you Northwood University for installing new stump seating in two of our outdoor classrooms. Twelve athletes from the Northwood Track and Field team volunteered as part of Go MAD (make a difference day).

BCEL is looking for a literacy paraprofessional! If you have a love for helping kids excel at their reading skills and for supporting teachers this position is for you. Please, send all interest to bredtb@bcreek.org

Pine River Elementary's therapy dog, Brett, is such a good listener when students read a book to him!

Pine River Elementary fourth grade students have been enjoying the summer like temperatures during recess.

BCEL was full of emotions today!! Riley and her feelings were in full force in order to keep our Halloween spirit under control! We all had a blast celebrating Halloween today!! 🎃 But PHEW are we exhausted!

Mrs. Lonbard's 1st grade scientists at BCEL are experimenting with how we can see the moon with the sun's reflective light!! What a great scientific question to explore!!!

Fifth grade teachers from Pine River Elementary, Miss Kindy and Miss Hannah, enjoyed playing football with their students during recess.

BCEL was treated to a spooky surprise at pick up this afternoon!! Our resident skeleton Marrow 1 and his buddy Marrow 2 came to wish our kids a Happy Halloween!!! A big thanks to Dani Liphard for bringing them to visit!! We look forward to the visit every year!!

BCEL had lots of special visitors this morning! Our school board came to see all of the amazing learning happening here. Our resident baker and literacy paraprofessional extraordinaire, Nicole Keyes, baked some amazing treats for our guests! We also had our annual fire truck visit from our township fire department! The kids loved being able to climb in the truck and ask the firefighters all sorts of questions. Little Lancers have the very best questions!! We are so grateful for the community we live in and all the people supporting our Lancers!

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to our Transportation Trick or Treat event. A big thank you to all of the Bullock Creek staff that volunteered their time, Dee and Lori, for organizing the event, Mike's Country Grocery, Cindy, Lowes, Pizza Sam's, Walmart, Target, and Ace Hardware for all of the amazing donations!

Please join us Tuesday, 10/22/2024, 6 pm - 8 pm at the Transportation Department for some trick or treating! Thank you to Mike's Country Grocery, Cindy, Lowes, Pizza Sam's, Walmart, Target, and Ace Hardware for all of the amazing donations!

BCEL/Pine River PTO has worked so hard to put on a fantastic fun Fall Fest for our students and families!! We are so grateful for their love of our school, students, families, and our community!!! Thank you BCPR PTO!!!

A few students from Pine River Elementary participated in Youth in Partnership program hosted at Meridian Public Schools. Students from school buildings across the county came together to discuss relevant topics and discuss ideas for Kindness Week.