Congratulations to the February Pine River Lancer Superstars!
Stack, Flip, Play: Ms. Evans Brings Cup Stacking Fun to BCEL!
BCEL students are flipping, stacking, and racing their way to excitement in PE class with Ms. Evans! She’s introduced a high-energy cup stacking unit that’s turning the gym into a hub of teamwork, coordination, and friendly competition. From building towering cup pyramids to mastering rapid-fire stacking sequences, students are not only sharpening their motor skills but also learning the power of patience and persistence.
Laughter fills the room as kids cheer each other on, hands flying as they try to beat their best times. Whether they’re working solo or in teams, every stack and collapse brings a new challenge to conquer — and plenty of smiles along the way. Thanks to Ms. Evans, PE at BCEL is stacking up to be a blast!
2nd graders from BCEL and Floyd visited Chippewa Nature Center and enjoyed a new customized program. They learned about and engaged in activities focused on landforms, water, and erosion.
Bullock Creek Middle School's 8th graders got to participate in the Reality Store on Wednesday, March 5th. During this time, the students got the opportunity to see what real life might be like for them. Students visited booths manned by local community members. Each student was given "a salary" based on their chosen career where they "paid" their monthly bills using their digital checkbook registry. Thank you to the Midland County ESA's Career and Technical Education department for helping us with this great event.
Exciting news at BCEL — we have a new addition to our school community! Meet Kleo, the bearded dragon, who joined us this week. Thanks to the dedication and initiative of Ms. Stacie, our wonderful nature paraprofessional, Kleo now has a comfortable, fully equipped habitat, made possible through a successful grant she wrote.
Kleo’s home is on a mobile cart, allowing Ms. Stacie to bring him to different classrooms throughout the day for special visits. He’s already settling in nicely and has been impressing everyone with his calm and friendly demeanor.
Welcome to BCEL, Kleo! We’re thrilled to have you as part of our family!
Here are some pictures of Miss Hannah’s 5th-grade class at Pine River showcasing their Explorer Reports. Students selected an explorer to research and gathered relevant information. They then collaborated in groups to consolidate their findings. Once their reports were complete, they presented their research to the class, sharing their knowledge with their peers.
Way to go Creek Band! They earned all Division I ratings, which is the highest they can earn! The students worked very hard on their performances to prepare. They also performed music above their classification level & received very high praise from their judges! With their performance, they qualified for the State Festival!
On Friday, Pine River's 4th graders took a trip to Lansing, where they explored the Michigan State Capitol. They also traveled through history as they toured the five floors of the Michigan History Museum.
The Pine River students had a great time this week enjoying a few days of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and snow. They worked together to build snowmen and horses, making the most of the winter weather.
Congratulations to our phenomenal BCMS Lancers Who LEAD for the month of February! 6th Grade: Vincent Jones, Allison DuFort & Eliana Krotzer; 7th Grade: Morgan Doolan, Raegan Peters & Corbin Noack; 8th Grade: Sofia Forshee, Nathan Blasdell & Briana Bredt.
A great night of celebrating our very own, Jackie Fermoyle! She received the Discover You: Friend of the Year Award for her ongoing commitment to advancing mental health awareness through engagement with our Peer to Peer program at BCMS. A wonderful introduction was given by 8th grader, Becky Tester, which highlighted what Peer to Peer has meant to her as well how Mrs. Fermoyle has influenced her throughout her years at the middle school. Congratulations Mrs. Fermoyle and great job Becky!
Way to go Creek Band! They earned all Division I ratings, which is the highest they can earn! The students worked very hard on their performances to prepare. They also performed music above their classification level & received very high praise from their judges! With their performance, they qualified for the State Festival!
Mrs. Duhoski's 2nd grade class learned about the Great Lakes Basin through an interactive scavenger hunt.
In addition to going outside daily, students in our nature classrooms visit the Chippewa Nature Center twice a year. One key element to the success of these experiences is to ensure that each student has the proper outdoor gear.
This winter, the family of Carolyn Mallery generously donated waterproof mittens, gloves, and snow pants. Carolyn, who had children and grandchildren attend Bullock Creek schools, devoted 30 years to the district as a volunteer, paraprofessional, and bus driver. We are truly grateful to her family for continuing her legacy of generosity.
Shout out to the incredible bus drivers who keep BCMS moving! Today BCMS Student Council representatives recognized our hard working bus drivers with a little treat and a lot of APPRECIATION!
We are excited to announce that Isabelle, Aubrey, and Amelia from Pine River Elementary have won the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition Patriotic Art Contest! Their artwork stood out and earned them the most votes. As a reward, they each received a $25 gift card to Pizza Sam's. Their beautiful creations were also displayed at Pizza Sam’s for all to see.
👀 Can you spot our "new student"?
Mr. Hale stopped by BCEL today and jumped right into the action! Our Kindergarteners were diving deep into their learning, answering thought-provoking questions that really got him thinking. 🧠✨
Thank you for visiting, Mr. Hale! We loved having you join us for carpet time—come back anytime! 🍎📚
🌟 Welcome, Ms. Thompson! 🌟
Our incredible new 1st-grade teacher at BCEL is settling into her classroom and creating a warm, engaging learning environment where students can thrive. We are so excited to have you join our team, Ms. Thompson—your passion and creativity are already making a difference!
Welcome to the BCEL family—we're lucky to have you! 🍎📚✨
As part of BCEL's Peer-to-Peer program, 2nd grade students engage in activities with students in our building who are in the ESA's ASD room. One day a week, Kara Schluckbier (SLP) joins the group. Along with supporting students with ASD, she works with our 2nd grade participants to understand communication and the devices used.
Miss Katie and Miss Allie from Chippewa Nature Center bring so many engaging experiences to our Floyd and BCEL kindergarten students. This month we have been learning all about birds.
