Congratulations to Clare Pelli & to the Bullock Creek Clarinet Choir! They received special honors from their State Solo & Ensemble Competition on Saturday and were recognized as "Outstanding" across the entire state of Michigan!
Congratulations to all of the Creek Band members who performed at State Solo & Ensemble Festival this past Saturday! These students put a lot of time & dedication into preparing their music for this event & it paid off! They all received medals for their events & 43 received Division I ratings which is the highest they can earn! 🎶
In recognition of "Music in our Schools Month", our Board of Education enjoyed some performances this month by some of our Varsity Band members.
A huge congratulations this month to Kendra Rienke and Seth Adams. Both were recognized as Lancer Leaders by our Bullock Creek Board of Education this month.
Congratulations to Morgan Dukarski of Bullock Creek Middle School! Morgan recently competed in the Battle of the Books program for middle schools offered through the Grace A. Dow Library. In a Jeopardy style format, Morgan outlasted her competitors to become the next Middle School Battle of the Books Champion. With this victory, Morgan won a $250 gift card to be used for the purchase of books for our library in which Morgan will have a part in choosing. Great job Morgan! We are proud of you!
🌈🍀 A big thank you to the BC/PR PTO for the decorations in front of Pine River Elementary! It was such a fun and festive way to kick off the day. All the students had a blast enjoying their Shamrock Shakes at lunch. Thank you for making St. Patrick’s Day so special! 🌈🍀
BCEL students were welcomed with a festive St. Patrick’s Day surprise this morning! Our incredible PTO set up these fantastic inflatables to get our little leprechauns in the spirit. A huge thank you to the PTO for bringing extra fun and excitement to our school! 🍀💚
Mrs. Martin’s Honors Physics students were using energy transformations to calculate the speed their toy launched off the table.
BCEL is incredibly fortunate to have the most amazing PTO! Today, they went above and beyond to spoil us with their thoughtful "Whoot Whoot Wagon," delivering drinks and gifts to all of our staff. We had the joy of choosing a favorite drink and a fun classroom supply, delivered right to us with smiles and kindness. We are truly grateful for our phenomenal PTO and all they do to support our staff, students, families, and the entire community. Your dedication and generosity make such a meaningful impact, and we can’t thank you enough. Thank you, BCEL/PR PTO — we appreciate you more than words can express!
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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.
