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.
Why BCCS?
Benzie Central High School is a 2023-2024 Best High School, based on rankings from U.S. News & World Report
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Howliday Market - Homestead Hills Elementary - November 8
Howliday Martket
Saturday, November 8 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ENTRY
Craft Market
Food, gifts, and FREE pictures with Santa Claus.
All are welcome!
Proceeds to help pay for school events and field trips.
Teacher of the Week - Corey Bechler
Mr. Bechler teaches MS Intro to Art, Middle School Art, HS Studio Art, Crafts, Ceramics and Drawing
16 Questions:
Q: Do you collect anything?
A: I have a passion for unique and cool things. I have all sorts of one of a kind trinkets and oddities :)
Q: What is the top item on your bucket list?
A: I would like to go visit Australia and New Zealand.
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
A: I love the 4th of July! Wake up in the morning, brew a fresh pot of coffee, load up the car, head to Frankfort to watch the award winning parade, see and catch up with family and friends that also come to the parade. Then head to the lake for the afternoon before ending the evening watching fireworks.
Q: What skill would you like to learn?
A: I have always wanted to get better at welding and playing the piano.
Q: What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
A: Having a freshly made baked good.
Q: Snack of choice?
A: Great Lakes Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips
Q: What is one thing you cannot go one day without?
A: Coffee
Q: What did you do as a teenager that makes you cringe today?
A: Cow Tipping
Q: What would your warning label say?
A: Warning: Object may speak before thinking.
Q: What is your useless talent?
A: I can wiggle my ears.
Q: Who is your hero?
A: My father.
Q: Best concert you have attended?
A: Dave Mathews at the Palace
Q: What movie can you quote by heart?
A: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Q: Favorite quote?
A: A line is a dot that went for a walk.
Q: Describe yourself in 3 words:
A: Creative. Fun. Analytical.
Q: What made you want to become a teacher?
A: Family business. Mother and countless aunts and uncles were all teachers.
Teacher of the Week - Kirsten Cline
Teacher of the Week - Kirsten Cline
Mrs. Cline is teaches MS Visual and Performing Arts, MS Choir II, HS Chamber Choir, Music Performance Showcase, Advanced Treble Ensemble and High School Choir.
16 Questions:
Q: Do you collect anything?
A: Owls- which is strange because I'm deathly afraid of birds.
Q: What is the top item on your bucket list?
A: Alaskan Cruise or Scotland
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
A: Halloween!
Q: What skill would you like to learn?
A: American Sign Language
Q: What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
A: My kids, students, and singing!
Q: Snack of choice?
A: Chips and queso
Q: What is one thing you cannot go one day without?
A: My family and music
Q: What did you do as a teenager that makes you cringe today?
A: So, so many things. The most cringy is probably making up and recording music videos with my friends.
Q: What would your warning label say?
A: Warning: Will often sing things instead of speaking
Q: What is your useless talent?
A: I don't believe there are any useless talents!
Q: Who is your hero?
A: My Grandma and Dolly Parton
Q: Best concert you have attended?
A: Either "Golden Girl of the West" I saw at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia or Renee Fleming at The Metropolitan Opera in NYC
Q: What movie can you quote by heart?
A: "Now and Then"
Q: Favorite quote?
A: “Each one of us matters, has a role to play, and makes a difference. Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for living things around us, especially each other.” Jane Goodall
Q: Describe yourself in 3 words:
A: Kind, determined, musical
Q: What made you want to become a teacher?
A: I realized that music is the gateway to so many careers and passions- I enjoy helping my students discover their passions through music and connecting their life experiences to music as well.
This Week in Sports - October 13-19
VARSITY PLAYER OF THE WEEK! PARKER PRITCHETT - #21, Junior
VARSITY PLAYER OF THE WEEK!
PARKER PRITCHETT - #21, Junior
Parker Pritchett delivered an electrifying performance Friday night against Oscoda, racking up five touchdowns and 196 yards.
Demonstrating his versatility, Parker also recorded nine solo tackles and six assists on defense.
His relentless intensity and exceptional play were pivotal in leading his team to a commanding 54-12 victory.
Next Friday, Pritchett and the Huskies will head to Elk Rapids to face off against the Elks.
GO PRITCHETT!
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