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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$2.00 Movie Night - Thursday, January 29
-$2.00 MOVIE NIGHT-
Don’t forget! $2 movie night at the Garden Theater this Thursday!
All are welcome!
There will be a raffle and baked goods for sale as well as all your favorite movie snacks!
Tickets, raffle sales and baked good sales go to supporting the students at Homestead Hills Elementary!
See you there!
This Week in Sports - January 26 - February 1
This Week in Sports
January 26 - February 1
https://benzieschools.net/downloads/communications/this_week_in_sports_january_26_-_february_1.pdf
GO HUSKIES!
2026/27 Early Childhood Fall Enrollment NOW OPEN!!
2026/27 Early Childhood Fall Enrollment NOW OPEN!
Sign-Up via link below.
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Questions?
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Counselor of the Week - Jeanett Pritchett - High School
Ms. Pritchett is our High School Counselor.
She is also an amazing shoulder and ear for both staff and students.
She is also a key part in helping our high school students adjust to high school life and also is the guidance they need for future plans.
Q: Do you collect anything?
A: $2 Bills
Q: What is the top item on your bucket list?
A: International travel!
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
A: New Year's Day (my birthday)
Q: What skill would you like to learn?
A: How to sew
Q: What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
A: Seeing my kids' smile.
Q: Snack of choice?
A: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Q: What is one thing you cannot go one day without?
A: My 3 boys!
Q: What did you do as a teenager that makes you cringe today?
A: Wear boxer shorts for basketball practice.
Q: What would your warning label say?
A: Warning: I should come with a warning label!
Q: What is your useless talent?
A: I can gleek.
Q: Who is your hero?
A: My mom
Q: Best concert you have attended?
A: Prince
Q: What movie can you quote by heart?
A: Not one!
Q: Favorite quote?
A: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Q: Describe yourself in 3 words:
A: Compassionate, Creative and Courageous
Q: What made you want to become a teacher/counselor?
A: I want to be a positive influence for young adults.
Counselor of the Week - Jeri Ruble - Middle School
Mrs. Ruble is our Middle School Counselor.
She is not only an amazing counselor to all students she is also great shoulder and ear for our staff, fills in for classes when needed, helps lead Stories That Heal and leads our Bucket Fillers.
She is also the mom to our amazing, Maizey (therapy dog).
Q: Do you collect anything?
A: I don't collect anything. I am trying to only "own" things that are absolutely necessary. It makes life so much more simple.
Q: What is the top item on your bucket list?
A: I want to do a Mediterranean cruise.
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
A: Christmas
Q: What skill would you like to learn?
A: I would love to learn how to sleep in past 6am on the weekends.
Q: What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
A: Seeing our kids at school instantly makes my day better...and coffee!
Q: Snack of choice?
A: I'm not really a snacker.
Q: What is one thing you cannot go one day without?
A: Love
Q: What did you do as a teenager that makes you cringe today?
A: I used a lot of hairspray in the 80s!
Q: What would your warning label say?
A: Caution: if it's not written down, I may forget!
Q: What is your useless talent?
A: All my talents serve a purpose.
Q: Who is your hero?
A: My mom, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Jesus
Q: Best concert you have attended?
A: Page and Plant
Q: What movie can you quote by heart?
A: See warning label...
Q: Favorite quote?
A: "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." Mother Teresa
Q: Describe yourself in 3 words:
A: Kind, Calm and Loving
Q: What made you want to become a teacher/counselor?
A: All the reasons!
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Our Schools
Betsie Valley Elementary
Homestead Hills Elementary
Lake Ann Elementary
Benzie Central Middle School
Benzie Central High School
