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.

Upcoming Events

  • Thursday 19 February
    • HH- AAU Volleyball Club Practice
      Date: Feb 19
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Jennifer Sterling
  • Tuesday 24 February
    • Choral Festival 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
      Choral Festival
      Date: Feb 24
      Time: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
      1st and 6th hour choir students will be out of the building
  • Wednesday 25 February
    • HH- Benzie Softball Winter Workout
      Date: Feb 25
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Scott Brautigam,
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Coach Brautigam
  • Thursday 26 February
    • HH- AAU Volleyball Club Practice
      Date: Feb 26
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Jennifer Sterling

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

Fiddler on the Roof - High School Musical

Mark your Calendars…

Fiddler on the Roof is taking the stage at Benzie Central. 

March 6 - 7:00 PM

March 7 - 7:00 PM

March 8 - 2:00 PM

$15.00

SENIOR NIGHT - GIRLS BASKETBALL - February 20

Benzie Central Girls Basketball v. Frankfort

Benzie Central High School

 JV tips-off at 5:30 PM with the Varsity to follow at 7:00 PM.

SENIOR NIGHT

Come on out and cheer on the red and white!

Go Huskies!

Teacher of the Week - Kathryn Hohfeldt

Teacher of the Week -

 Kathryn Hohfeldt - Homestead Hills Elementary

 Q: Do you collect anything?A: Family heirlooms (furniture, old portraits, my great-grandfather's baptismal record in Danish from the 1800s)

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

A: Make it back to Europe and see all the best historical sites

Q: What is your favorite holiday?

A: Christmas

Q: What skill would you like to learn?

A: Gardening, specifically growing my own vegetables, pumpkins, and Christmas trees

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

A: Good Coffee 

Q: Snack of choice?

A: Milk Chocolate

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

A: Caffeine

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

A: Cared too much about what other people thought.

Q: What would your warning label say?

A: Not Afraid to Speak Up

Q: What is your useless talent?

A: Just Dance on Wii

Q: Who is your hero?

A: My Grandma

Q: Best concert you have attended?

A: Old Dominion, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney

Q: What movie can you quote by heart?

A: Mean Girls

Q: Favorite quote?

A:  "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." ~ Maya Angelou

Q: Describe yourself in 3 words:

A: Organized, Driven, Informed

Q: What made you want to become a teacher?

A: My amazing teachers

2026/27 Early Childhood Job Postings

Benzie County Central Schools is seeking interest -
2026/27 School Year

~Lead GSRP Teacher - Lake Ann Elementary (2)

~Assistant GSRP Teacher - Lake Ann Elementary 

~Assistant Strong Beginnings Teacher - Homestead Hills Elementary

Job descriptions and details on how to apply in the links below.

https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_lead_gsrp_teacher_-_lake_ann_elementary_2_2.19.2026.pdf

https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_assistant_gsrp_teacher_-_lake_ann_elementary_2.19.2026.pdf

https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_assistant_strong_beginnings_teacher_-_homestead_hills_elementary_2.19.2026.pdf

Early Childhood Fair - April 18

Early Childhood Fair

Homestead Hills Elementary

 April 18 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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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