Welcome to Benzie County Central Schools
MISSION
The mission of Benzie Central is to provide a high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment that empowers every learner to reach their fullest potential.
VISION
Benzie Inspires Greatness
Connects Community
Cultivates Learning
Shapes Tomorrow
BELIEFS
Beliefs About Students
- We believe that each child can thrive in a positive, safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment that nurtures their growth and curiosity.
- We believe each student has the right to learn, achieve their personal greatness, and become responsible citizens.
Beliefs About Staff
- We believe our staff area dedicated professionals who build strong relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and care.
- We believe that our commitment to collective responsibility fosters a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Beliefs About Community
- We believe effective communication and collaboration with families and the community build trust and strengthen our schools.
- We believe a strong Benzie Central School Community supports student success through partnerships, engagement, and shared responsibility.
Why BCCS?
Benzie Central High School is a 2023-2024 Best High School, based on rankings from U.S. News & World Report
#OneBenzie
Latest News
🎉 Welcome Back, Benzie Central Families! 🎉
Welcome Back, Benzie Central Families!
The first day of school is almost here!
We are excited to welcome our students, families, staff, and community back for another great year at Benzie County Central Schools.
Monday, August 31, 2026, marks the first day of school!
Continue to follow our district facebook, school calendar, and news updates.
New updates and alerts can be located on our website, www.benzieschools.net
A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, make memories, and build connections.
To our students—we can't wait to see your smiling faces in our hallways and classrooms!
To our families and community—thank you for your continued support of our students and schools.
Together, we make Benzie Central a special place to learn and grow. Last evening's BA/MS/HS open house was a testimony to that.
If you have any building specific questions, please reach out to your child(rens) building offices.
Here's to a safe, successful, and inspiring 2026–2027 school year!
Welcome back, Benzie Central-
Mrs. Catina Crossman
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Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Board of Education Administrative Assistant
Director of Communications| Social Media | Talent Mngt. Asst.
Pupil Accounting Specialist
Schools of Choice Coordinator
⛳️ WHAT A FINISH! ⛳️ - Benzie Central GIC Classic
We had a thrilling four-way tie at this year's Gridiron Classic with an incredible score of 61!
Shoutout to our top finishers: Sandford & Sons, Richie Rich, The Misfits and The Benzie Boys.
Congratulations to The Benzie Boys!
They are taking home the special Patriotic Jackets to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the Declaration of Independence!
Thank you to everyone who played!
Back to School means Back to Breakfast & Lunch...
Back to School means Back to Breakfast & Lunch...
An Education Benefits Form is very important to school food service in Michigan, even though Michigan provides school meals at no cost to students.
The key point is that the form is no longer just about whether a child pays for lunch—it helps establish eligibility data that affects funding and programs across the district.
The Education Benefits Form helps Food Service accurately document student eligibility, supports proper meal-program administration, and provides the district with data that can help secure additional funding for educational programs and services.
For Benzie County Central Schools, this is especially important to communicate to families as: “Even though school meals are free, completing the Education Benefits Form helps make sure our district receives every dollar of funding our students are eligible to receive.”
Please fill out this form and return it to Food Service Director, Lisa Purchase.
https://benzieschools.net/.../education_benefits_form_sy...
“Even though school meals are free, completing the Education Benefits Form helps make sure our district receives every dollar of funding our students are eligible to receive.”
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Hard copies will be made available at your child(rens) school
-Mrs. Catina Crossman
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Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Board of Education Administrative Assistant
Director of Communications| Social Media | Talent Mngt. Asst.
Pupil Accounting Specialist
Schools of Choice Coordinator
Benzie Central Gridiron Club - September Meeting
Benzie Central Gridiron Club
September Meeting
Meeting Focus: Feed The Pack
September 1, 2026
5:30 PM
BCHS Field House
Our Huskies are going for their 3rd Consecutive Victory on their home field.
Game Day! Wednesday, August 26.
Our Huskies are going for their 3rd Consecutive Victory on their home field.
ome on out and cheer them on.
Husky Pride
Our Schools
Betsie Valley Elementary
Homestead Hills Elementary
Lake Ann Elementary
Benzie Central Middle School
Benzie Central High School
