Welcome to Benzie County Central Schools

Benzie County Central Schools is pleased to announce their newest soon-to-be member of our Husky family.

Mrs. Lisa Migazzi, M.Ed. 

Lisa will be our Betsie Valley Elementary Principal, effective July 1, 2026.  

It is safe to say that Betsie Valley Elementary will be in good hands!

Lisa Migazzi, M.Ed. is an educator, leader, and community connector dedicated to improving outcomes for children, families, and schools.

 With a career spanning classroom teaching, nonprofit leadership, and regional STEM strategy, she brings a unique blend of instructional expertise, organizational leadership, and systems-level thinking to her work.Lisa currently serves as an educator at Leland Public School, where she designs and adapts curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all learners while contributing to school improvement and curriculum development efforts.

 Her passion for creating inclusive, engaging learning environments is grounded in years of experience across grade levels and school settings, where she has consistently been recognized for fostering strong student achievement and a positive classroom culture.

Previously, Lisa served as Chief Executive Officer of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center, after holding the role of Director of Intervention Services.

 In that role, she led organizational strategy, operations, and community partnerships to support children impacted by abuse. 

She strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration, expanded advocacy resources, and maintained high levels of client satisfaction while supporting efforts to secure critical funding.Lisa’s leadership extends to regional education systems through her work as a MiSTEM Regional Director, where she supported STEM implementation across multiple districts, managed grant funding, and facilitated partnerships between schools, industry, and community organizations.

 Her ability to connect stakeholders and align resources has made her a trusted collaborator and strategic leader throughout Northwest Michigan.A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Lisa served eight years in a variety of roles, including as a Health Service Technician (Corpsman), where she provided medical care, managed regional pharmacy operations, and led training initiatives. She was a certified EMT and also served in law enforcement as a boarding team member, further strengthening her skills in high-pressure decision-making and public safety. 

Her military service instilled a deep sense of discipline, service, and leadership that continues to guide her professional work today.

Lisa holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University and maintains a Professional Education Certificate in the State of Michigan. 

She is widely recognized for her ability to build meaningful relationships, lead with integrity, and create environments where students, staff, and communities can thrive.

This is what Lisa had to say on her newly appointed role at Betsie Valley Elementary.  

"I am incredibly excited to begin this journey and look forward to partnering with all of you, the leadership team, the staff, and the broader school community. I am committed to supporting the continued success of the district and to serving with integrity, collaboration, and a deep belief in the potential of every child."

Please help us in welcoming Mrs. Lisa Migazzi. 

It's MEET DAY! 

 (Sounds way MORE FUN than TAX DAY!

Please note that the location has moved to Glen Lake High School.

Come on out and cheer on our Huskies! 

Rain, rain, go away!

PROM

Prom will be on Saturday, May 2nd at Greystone.

The theme is “Once Upon a Time”.

Tickets for the Prom are on sale now. You can purchase tickets from Ms. Tennant in the HS Office or from Mrs. Reed at the Ice Cream booth during 2nd lunch on Wednesday's, Thursday's, and Friday's.

The cost is $45 per person if you purchase the tickets by May 1st.

The cost will be $50 if purchased at the door.

Reminders:

Only BCHS and Benzie Academy junior and senior students can buy tickets for themselves and their dates.

Guests that are not BCHS or BA Students need to fill out a guest dance form (located in the HS office). These forms need to be completed and turned in by Wednesday April 29.

All student handbook rules apply to this function.
Tickets are non-refundable.

Seniors

Elementary Walk

Attention Seniors: The Senior class walks through the elementary schools with Mrs. Erfourth is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th. You will meet with Mrs. Erfourth in the auditorium at 7:40 AM.

BRING YOUR CAP AND GOWN FOR THE WALKS!!

On Saturday,  4th & 5th grade students from Betsie Valley Elementary participated in the National Writers Series Battle of the Books event.

 The "Cosmic Cows" and the "Magically Mad Meerkats" read 8 books since January and tested their knowledge against other teams in northern Michigan creating skits, designing Coat of Arms posters, and answering quiz questions. 

These intellectual warriors were amazing!

Coached by Mr. Wassa, Mrs. Gee, and Miss Marshall, these 11 students were also provided the opportunity to listen to and meet one of the authors of the book "Finding Gobi". 

The "Cosmic Cows" even walked away with a Sportsmanship Award. Fantastic representation of intellect and fun! 

Great job, readers!