Welcome to Benzie County Central Schools

The mission of the Benzie County Central School community is to provide a safe learning environment that motivates all students to reach their highest potential by providing the necessary skills to become life long learners and leaders in a changing society.

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Why BCCS?

Benzie County Central Schools is a premier school district located in beautiful Northwestern Lower Michigan offering world class programs.  For more information, please contact 231-882-9653.

”Beating the Odds” District
Mackinaw Center CAP Recognized
US News and World Report Silver Medal Winner
College Board AP Honor Roll

Go Huskies!

Benzie Central High School is a 2023-2024 Best High School, based on rankings from U.S. News & World Report



Latest News

Benzie Central Bowling at Incredible Mo's - January 10

Come on out and support our Benzie Central bowling teams this Saturday, January 10 at Incredible Mo's in Grawn.

Start time is 7:30 AM

Go Huskies! 

Lady Huskies visit Northwood University

Benzie Central girls basketball visited Northwood  University yesterday to watch a Northwood University v. Walsh University women’s basketball competition.

 ❤️🐾🤍🏀

Go Timberwolves!

Go Huskies!

Middle School Play - Murder on the Menu

Mark your calendars...

The Middle School play, Murder on the Menu, will take place on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17.

7:00 PM Showtime

Students/Seniors - $5.00

Adults - $10.00

Come on out and and support our talented drama students.

Teacher of the Week - Tiffany Ockert

Teacher of the Week - Tiffany Ockert

Lead Early Childhood Teacher - Strong Beginnings/Site Director

Q: Do you collect anything?

A: Yarn.....every kind you can think of! 

Q: What is the top item on your bucket list?

A: To visit Ireland

Q: What is your favorite holiday?

A: Hands down, Christmas

Q: What skill would you like to learn?

A: To knit

Q: What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?

A: Getting home after a long day to my family 

Q: Snack of choice?

A: Chips and guacamole

Q: What is one thing you cannot go one day without?

A: Caffeine, lots and lots of caffeine 

Q: What did you do as a teenager that makes you cringe today?

A: Butterfly hair clips

Q: What would your warning label say?

A: Laughs at the wrong moment. 

Q: What is your useless talent?

A: Remembering the lyrics to every 90's song out there, but not remembering where I left my coffee each day

Q: Who is your hero?

A: My mama

Q: Best concert you have attended?

A: Rascal Flatts

Q: What movie can you quote by heart?

A: Grease

Q: Favorite quote?

A: “Growth is choosing differently, even when the old choice was comfortable.”

 Q: Describe yourself in 3 words:

A: Thoughtful, Resilient, Snack Motivated

Q: What made you want to become a teacher?

A: To make a difference, even if it's for one child. It makes everything worth it! 

This Week in Sports - January 5-11, 2026

This Week in Sports 

January 5-11, 2026

https://benzieschools.net/downloads/communications/this_week_in_sports_-_january_5-11.pdf

Go Huskies! 

Husky Pride

Academics All schools have a wide range of academic options designed to help each student realize his or her individual potential. Curriculum is carefully selected to ensure our students are getting the very best academic experience.
Clubs & Activities Benzie Central Schools are committed to helping ALL students get involved. To that end we work with our community to provide many opportunities for students to get involved in a wide range of clubs and activities to suit the diverse interests of our student body.
Fine & Performing Arts Our award-winning band, choir, theatre, and visual arts programs are indicative of not only our excellent facilities (including one of the finest auditorium spaces in the region), but of our commitment to these critical programs.
Post Graduate & Career Planning Our dedicated teachers and counseling staff help each of our students plan for success beyond high school. All students engage in career and college planning through an individualized process designed to help our students be successful in whatever path they choose.
Technology All schools are well-connected and equipped to promote incorporation of technology into the lives of our students. Each building has a robust wireless network and newer devices for use in and out of the classroom.

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