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      <title>Benzie Central Track and Field</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;--MEET DAY--&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buckley High School Invitational&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Come on out and cheer on our Huskies at 3:30 PM.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Benzie County: Husky Robotics (Grades 6-8) - SUMMER CAMP!!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County: Husky Robotics (Grades 6-8)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Class Details:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4 Session(s)Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Location:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Benzie Central County Schools - Middle School&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instructor:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Marc Alderman&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Registration is now open for the Husky Robotics Summer Camp offered in partnership with Northwestern Michigan College &amp;nbsp;- College for Kids!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is held at Benzie Central Middle School.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very generous scholarships are available for residents of Benzie County Michigan and it is open to all students who will be in 6th-8th grade next school year.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;#39;s get ready to rumble! Design, build, and program a robot to compete in a challenge designed exclusively for the Husky Robotics Summer Camp with College for Kids.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Learn to control robots using the VEX IQ platform and compete in a fun freeze tag robot battle!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each day will include group activities, mechanism and programming lessons, building time, outside time, and a small snack. Join the award-winning Husky Robotics program for a fun and exciting week!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camp Scholarships available for residents of Benzie County.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up NOW via the link below!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oQ1pK2ogXjDsdNH37ykyVrVv2-K-ya5RQ_zYOqQP36A/viewform?ts=678e9750&amp;edit_requested=true"&gt;https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oQ1pK2ogXjDsdNH37ykyVrVv2-K-ya5RQ_zYOqQP36A/viewform?ts=678e9750&amp;amp;edit_requested=true&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>In Softball Action ... our Lady Huskies!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Our Lady Huskies earned 2 wins on the road against McBain tonight! 9-6, and 9-7.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Game 1 stats:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mo Mosher 2/4 double, singleLydia Heiges 1/3 triple., 1 RBIMaddy Swander 2/4 2 singles, 1 RBIAms Mosher 2/4 single, double Lilly Robart 2/3 double, single, 2 RBI&amp;rsquo;sBella Ullom 1/4 single Lillian Robart and Maddy Swander split duties on the mound for both games.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lilly pitched 2 innings, allowing 4 hits, 3 walks, and striking out 4.Maddy Swander pitched 4 innings, allowing 0 hits, 1 walk, and striking out 5.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Game 2 stats:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mo Mosher 3/3 single, 2 doublesLilly Robart 2/3 double, HOME RUN, 2 RBI&amp;rsquo;sBella Ullom 1/3 single, RBIAlexa Smith 1/2 singleEmma VonBuskirk 1/2 singleMaddy Swander 1/3 double, RBIKelsey Harris 1/1 single, RBILilly Robart pitched 2 innings, allowing 6 hits, walking 2, and striking out 4.Maddy Swander pitched 2 innings, allowing 2 hits, walking 1, and striking out 4.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pictured are our MVP&amp;rsquo;s for tonight&amp;rsquo;s doubleheader, Ams Mosher and Lilly Robart. Ams was a wall behind the plate. Lilly &amp;ldquo;The Machine&amp;rdquo; Robart was a force at shortstop, and put her first one over the fence tonight.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Way to go, ladies!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Varsity Baseball and Softball - Friday, April 10</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Come on out and cheer on our Varsity Baseball and Softball teams in Suttons Bay tomorrow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Game time is 4:15 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The bus departs at 2:00 PM.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;GO HUSKIES!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kindergarten Round-Up  2026/27</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;WE&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;KINDERGARTEN&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is announcing their 2026-2027 all day/every day Kindergarten Round-Up Schedule. Parents are encouraged to contact their neighborhood school beginning January 26, 2026 to set up appointments. If you are unsure which building your child would be attending, please contact Catina Crossman in the Central Business Office at 231-882-9653. Round-Up dates and phone numbers are listed.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note that students must be at least five years of age by September 1st, of 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten classes. Parent waivers to extend the date to December 1st, of 2026, must be signed and submitted by June 1st, of 2026. Waivers can be found on our website,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.benzieschools.net/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExSTBVeGdXMEJ3MlZ1Wno5UHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6qlpBM9wgicPGftupqL1wc4cEiviIB9esR0GitE-ToV3Jztvp8C-YMg9gHbg_aem_7BSq8eNvevMsvEH5jsF74g" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank"&gt;www.benzieschools.net.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;TO ENROLL STUDENTS, PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILD AND ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:&lt;br&gt;BIRTH CERTIFICATE&lt;br&gt;IMMUNIZATION RECORDS&lt;br&gt;DRIVERS LICENSE&lt;br&gt;(2) PROOFS OF RESIDENCY&lt;br&gt;April 13, 2026 – Homestead Hills Elementary -231-882-4641&lt;br&gt;April 15, 2026 – Lake Ann Elementary – 231-275-7730&lt;br&gt;April 16, 2026 – Betsie Valley Elementary – 231-378-4164&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;-Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;br&gt;Executive Assistant to the Superintendent&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kindergartenroundup?__eep__=6&amp;amp;__tn__=*NK*F" tabindex="0"&gt;#kindergartenroundup&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/futurehusky?__eep__=6&amp;amp;__tn__=*NK*F" tabindex="0"&gt;#futurehusky&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/benziecentraldistrictfacebookpage?__eep__=6&amp;amp;__tn__=*NK*F" tabindex="0"&gt;#benziecentraldistrictfacebookpage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/benziecentraldistrictfacebookpage?__eep__=6&amp;amp;__tn__=*NK*F" tabindex="0"&gt;#benziecentraldistrictfacebookpage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>WELCOME BACK!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome back, everyone!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I hope you all had a fun and relaxing spring break Now it&amp;rsquo;s time to jump back in, refocus, and finish the school year strong.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s make these next weeks count.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are beginning our 4th and final quarter of the year.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Report cards will be coming home with students on Friday, April 10.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are many events and activities taking place between now and June 10.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I encourage you to stay up on building and district newsletters, our district facebook as well as our website.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a great week!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#39;ve got this!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Assistant to the Superintendent&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Board of Education Administrative Assistant&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Director of Communications| Social Media | Talent Mngt. Asst.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pupil Accounting Specialist&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>This Week in Sports - April 6-12</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;This Week in Sports&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;April 6-12&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/communications/this_week_in_sports_-_april_6-12.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/communications/this_week_in_sports_-_april_6-12.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Go Huskies!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026/2027 Kindergarten Round-Up</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;WE LOVE KINDERGARTEN&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is announcing their 2026-2027 all day/every day Kindergarten Round-Up Schedule.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Parents are encouraged to contact their neighborhood school beginning January 26, 2026 to set up appointments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;If you are unsure which building your child would be attending, please contact Catina Crossman in the Central Business Office at 231-882-9653.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Round-Up dates and phone numbers are listed.Please note that students must be at least five years of age by September 1st, of 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten classes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parent waivers to extend the date to December 1st, of 2026, must be signed and submitted by June 1st, of 2026.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Waivers can be found on our website, &lt;a target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.benzieschools.net%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUGxmV2c0U2dJaDF6aVJUaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5uTPwuddH37LLjNJoNUqfHdR2_ZiJvDjpxsyaIfoFx8Zu7C3TkWTeMpevGXg_aem_rZu-rF7mLbNBuPfiCFuiqQ&amp;amp;h=AT7m6oUDmuG-lzs7OqeyqSOmpSX2KGg_mtAiTUaFKzqinII9oCQrLGvNSDYTrbX10Od0KJMcUpvsLoGv39TDv1Uw4H9Nw6sMX9j7dde1vOgzCJfgBgG3GWZI7uVEX7BFl3YZYY_D6DI6xw&amp;amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;amp;c[0]=AT7qPwIJImyGBWRNwEC3BByJVTst3ecvFd7o84eq0gtizjP_vLd1RM7L_41VaY_ryO8bVR_4Jf8eTYfip2hCs_6EJgh6CCh2emG7EWJfQczv6WIfFVmoTPeINDikAed8-nSjvaJ3Nh0WdZTdW0Q9TrizXh5luCPBX3ynJdtPN1EotyrpE5q_uTL58hDRYnj6mzle3DSgrgGlEtRoXSRVsANjmw"&gt;www.benzieschools.net.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TO ENROLL STUDENTS, PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILD AND ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;BIRTH CERTIFICATE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IMMUNIZATION RECORDS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;DRIVERS LICENSE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(2) PROOFS OF RESIDENCY&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;April 13, 2026 – Homestead Hills Elementary -231-882-4641&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2026 – Lake Ann Elementary – 231-275-7730&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;April 16, 2026 – Betsie Valley Elementary – 231-378-4164-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Assistant to the Superintendent&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Board of Education Administrative Assistant&lt;br&gt;Director of Communications| Social Media | Talent Mngt. Asst.&lt;br&gt;Pupil Accounting Specialist&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Autism Awareness Seminar for Families and Caregivers - April 28, 2026 | Interlochen Public Library</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Autism Awareness Seminar for Families and Caregivers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us for greater knowledge about autism and leave with valuable tips!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Families, caregivers and community members are invited to attend a one-hour seminar on the impacts of autism and the many resources available in schools that can also be useful in homes or community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Northwest Education Services (North Ed) Autism Consulting Team will share information that will shed light on autism and the many supports available in the community.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Join the Husky Helpers PTO at Homestead Hills Elementary!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Join the Husky Helpers PTO at Homestead Hills Elementary!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re looking for enthusiastic parents &amp;amp; guardians to help make a difference in our school!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Husky Helpers PTO has several open positions, and we&amp;rsquo;d love for you to be part of our team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Positions Available:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;President&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vice President&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Treasurer &amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Social Media Manager&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Secretary&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Whether you have a little time or a lot, there&amp;rsquo;s a place for you in Husky Helpers! Open positions available now &amp;mdash; come bring your ideas, energy, and Husky spirit! Interested or want to learn more? Send us a message or reach out today on FB (Husky Helpers PTO) or email us at Huskyhelperspto@gmail.com.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>March is National Reading Month - Betsie Valley Elementary</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Students from our High School Athletic Leadership Council stopped in to read for Mr. Kelly&amp;#39;s class at Betsie Valley Elementary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;March is National Reading Month!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>25/26 All Northwest Conference - BOYS BASKETBALL</title>
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      <description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;-All Northwest Conference -&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;First Team Carson Case and Rowan Zickert&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Honorable Mention - Brady Wilson and Nick Maqdissi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;GO HUSKIES!!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>4th and 5th Grade Volleyball Spring Camp</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Saturday, we wrapped up our 4th and 5th grade volleyball Spring Camp.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Brethren hosted Homestead Hills Elementary and Lake Ann Elementary as well as Bear Lake.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The girls were amazing. It will be truly fun to watch them grow!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you to Kaitlyn Fast and Sara Wallington for assisting with coaching.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>-Coach Logan Gray was inducted into the Sienna Heights Hall of Fame-</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie Central&amp;rsquo;s very own Coach Logan Gray was inducted into the Sienna Heights Hall of Fame.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Logan is a Benzie Central County Schools Alumnus.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Congratulations, Logan and thank you for giving back to BC.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kindergarten Round-Up 2026/27</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;WE LOVE KINDERGARTEN&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is announcing their 2026-2027 all day/every day Kindergarten Round-Up Schedule. Parents are encouraged to contact their neighborhood school beginning January 26, 2026 to set up appointments. If you are unsure which building your child would be attending, please contact Catina Crossman in the Central Business Office at 231-882-9653. Round-Up dates and phone numbers are listed.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note that students must be at least five years of age by September 1st, of 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten classes. Parent waivers to extend the date to December 1st, of 2026, must be signed and submitted by June 1st, of 2026. Waivers can be found on our website,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.benzieschools.net/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV3hodW1iNXZlRzRZM3lnZXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5Vfu9kGHCEVSYVYGpzK9d9sKhbUrih0B5lI3iLK9lSG7DWhDI_gPjmyuZ_sQ_aem_GM3Zfwri3YciGbpxKqQ92w" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank"&gt;www.benzieschools.net.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;TO ENROLL STUDENTS, PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILD AND ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:&lt;br&gt;BIRTH CERTIFICATE&lt;br&gt;IMMUNIZATION RECORDS&lt;br&gt;DRIVERS LICENSE&lt;br&gt;(2) PROOFS OF RESIDENCY&lt;br&gt;April 13, 2026 – Homestead Hills Elementary -231-882-4641&lt;br&gt;April 15, 2026 – Lake Ann Elementary – 231-275-7730&lt;br&gt;April 16, 2026 – Betsie Valley Elementary – 231-378-4164&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;-Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;br&gt;Executive Assistant to the Superintendent&lt;br&gt;Director of Communications&lt;br&gt;Pupil Accounting Specialist&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Now Hiring!  Special Education Teacher 2026/27</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is seeking interest -&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Special Education Teacher&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/special_education_teacher_3.20.2026.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/special_education_teacher_3.20.2026.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.benzieschools.net"&gt;www.benzieschools.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Press Release - For Immediate Release</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Press Release - For Immediate Release&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Congratulations to our very own, Althea Gaylord!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Althea is a Senior at Benzie County Central Schools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Her masterpiece, Pigeon with a Hat, won an Award of Excellence at the fabulous Regional Exhibit at the Crooked Tree Art Center!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Althea spent roughly 6 months working on this exceptional Oil Painting in Mr. Bechler&amp;#39;s Art Class.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ever wonder how an idea like these pops into an artist&amp;#39;s imagination?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here is what the artist had to say when asked that exact question...&amp;ldquo;In part, I was inspired to do my painting Pigeon with a Hat after coming across some of the pieces by the artist Bill Braun.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His work focuses on creating hyper realistic paintings that at first glance look like a child&amp;rsquo;s art project.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The specific piece that inspired me was Taylor Creek Kokane, which depicts a bear and its cub walking alongside a river full of salmon.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When I first saw the piece, I immediately wanted to try my hand at creating something that might be even a fraction as detailed as his own work. Which is how I came about creating my painting including a pigeon, something that I took liberty in adding&amp;mdash;as I adore them.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The painting itself is done entirely with oil paint and consists of multiple layers built up to create the feathers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;rdquo; Congratulations, Althea!!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Teach Plus Michigan Policy Fellowship cohort - Tanika Greisiger</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Shout out to high school teacher, Tanika Greisiger.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tanika teaches English 9, English 11, and Honors English 11 here at Benzie Central High School.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Tanika holds a BA Endorsement in English 6-12, as well as an Administration Endorsement; both Elementary and Secondary; PK-12.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tanika is part of the Teach Plus Michigan Policy Fellowship cohort that traveled to Lansing on Thursday, March 12.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Their visit represented the culmination of work they have been engaging in since June.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She serves on the Post-Secondary Education Policy team, where their focus has been reviewing current education legislation and proposing recommendations for improvement.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Their group is composed of secondary teachers from across Michigan. Because they represent a wide range of schools, geographic regions, student demographics, and communities, their discussions have allowed us to thoughtfully consider how policy changes might impact diverse groups of students throughout the state.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a group of secondary educators, they share a strong commitment to supporting students as they prepare for life after high school, particularly through increased college and career readiness.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Their work has focused on expanding access to post-secondary opportunities such as dual enrollment, International Baccalaureate, Career and Technical Education programs, and Advanced Placement courses.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Specifically, their proposal centers on improving funding structures to ensure that students across Michigan have equitable access to these opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During their visit to Lansing on March 12, they met with several policymakers to discuss their recommendations, including &amp;nbsp;Rep. Jimmie Wilson, Sen. Dayna Polehanki, Sen. Darrin Camilleri, Sen. Sue Shink, Rep. Joseph Fox, Rep. Carol Glanville, Rep. Stephen Wooden, and Rep. Nancy DeBoer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;#39;s hear it for the &amp;nbsp;Teach Plus Michigan Policy Fellowship, and Mrs. Tanika Greisiger. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Benzie Central is fortunate to have her here with us.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Crooked Tree Art Center - Annual Youth Art Exhibit 2026</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Crooked Tree Arts Center of Traverse City&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Annual Youth Art Exhibit 2026&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Featuring the works of students in the Greater Grand Traverse Area K-12.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;March 10 - April 11&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Closed March 30 - April 3&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Featuring the art work of various talented Benzie Central students.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>!! RECORD BREAKING !!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie Central's Elsa Carter breaks former all state thrower Liath Ramirez’s squat school record.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;295 pounds for this girl!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Teacher of the Week - Dana Shepherd - High School</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Teacher of the Week - Dana Shepherd - High School&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Math Lab, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, and AP Calculus&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Q: Do you collect anything?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: I don&amp;#39;t really like collecting things but my favorite animal is an elephant and I do have some elephant decorations at home. &amp;nbsp;I guess that I also collect my favorite books.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What is the top item on your bucket list?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: I love hiking, so I would love to travel to some famous trails throughout the country and world. &amp;nbsp;I would also love to see all of the National parks! &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What is your favorite holiday?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: I love Christmas but this time of year I find myself dreaming of the 4th of July and spending all day at the beach!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What skill would you like to learn?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: I would like to improve my yoga skills.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: Being able to sleep in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: Snack of choice?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: Chips, salsa, and guacamole.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What is one thing you cannot go one day without?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: Probably chocolate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What did you do as a teenager that makes you cringe today?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: I have always been cool. &amp;nbsp;haha&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What would your warning label say?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: Caution - Will make you do math!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What is your useless talent?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: I can solve a Rubik&amp;#39;s cube.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: Who is your hero?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: My mom&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: Best concert you have attended?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: Mumford &amp;amp; Sons or Chris Cornell on his acoustic tour&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What movie can you quote by heart?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: Any movie from the 90&amp;#39;s with Jim Carrey or Chris Farley.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: Favorite quote?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: Be the change you wish to see in the world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: Describe yourself in 3 words:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: Honest, Funny, Kind&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Q: What made you want to work in a school/be at teacher?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A: My mom was in education, I loved school as a kid, and I loved coaching at youth soccer/basketball camps. I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a teacher. It came natural to me. I have always loved it and never looked back. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>This just in from MDE</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;This just in from the Michigan Department of Education -&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;May 4-8, 2026, is National Teacher Appreciation Week&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recognizing Michigan&amp;#39;s hardworking and dedicated educators is an important piece of the Michigan Department of Education&amp;#39;s (MDE) strategic initiative.Submit a Teacher Appreciation VideoMDE would like to invite students and community members to help highlight our state&amp;#39;s incredible teachers and show their gratitude to those teachers who have positively impacted them.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Simply submit a digital video to recognize and thank a specific teacher for their impact.Videos will be accepted February 18 through April 15, 2026.Video submission overview:Videos must be in MP4 or MOV formats. Most iPhones, Android phones, or video cameras are capable. Videos must follow the minimum content requirements (see flyer below for detailed information).A parent/guardian signed, completed media release form must accompany the submitted video.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Teacher appreciation videos may be submitted using the online form. Creation of a Google account may be required for video submission.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please do not email videos.Detailed instructions regarding video submission are included in the flyer:Teacher Appreciation Video Instructions - EnglishTeacher Appreciation Video Instructions - ArabicTeacher Appreciation Video Instructions - SpanishFor each teacher named in the video, MDE will confirm that the teacher is in good standing with state certification.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each approved video will be edited for appropriate length, web-optimized, and subtitled. Finally, school districts will be notified in advance of teachers in their district being featured.Selected videos will be posted on this webpage and the MDE YouTube channel. The Office of Educator Excellence&amp;#39;s (@MIeducator) Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram social media accounts will also be promoting the videos throughout the month of May.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Regional Art Show hosted by The Crooked Tree Art Center - Congratulations!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Congratulations to the following students for getting their work accepted to the prestigious Regional Art Show hosted by the&amp;nbsp;Crooked&amp;nbsp;Tree Art Center in Traverse City, Michigan!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; The show includes some of the best Artwork from 39 schools throughout Northwest Michigan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Jasper Henry, Elsa Carter, Alta Alpers, Olivia Francis, Maddy Swander, Sara Wallington, Avery Kelly, Jaden Running, Lili Lezeaux, and Althea Gaylord. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;The show will be on display at Crooked Tree Art Center of Traverse City now through Saturday, April 11th (though closed over spring break). &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;There will be an Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 15, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Winners will start being announced around 1:30. Those that can't make it, will be notified afterwards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Benzie Central truly has some amazing artists and Mr. Bechler is honored to have such supportive parents, students, and a school community who recognizes and supports the Arts. &amp;nbsp;Their dedication plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of artists, and WE are thankful for Crooked Tree Art Center for providing a platform to celebrate our students' achievements and creativity.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Regular Board of Education Meeting - March 9 - 7:00 PM</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Benzie County Central Schools Regular Board Meeting will be held in the Board of Education Conference Room at 7:00 PM.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Agendas can be accessed on our Board of Education page.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/board-of-education/"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/board-of-education/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.benzieschools.net"&gt;www.benzieschools.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Board of Education NOTICE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in these meetings should contact Catina Crossman at 231-882-9653 or&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:crossmanc@benzieschools.net"&gt;crossmanc@benzieschools.net&lt;/a&gt; at least 5 days prior to the meeting. The school district will make every effort to provide accessible accommodations.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Seeking Interest - Substitute Bus Drivers</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is seeking interest -&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Substitute Bus Drivers&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026/27 Career Tech Enrollment Window NOW OPEN!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;2026/27 Career Tech Enrollment Now Open&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Northwest Education Services Career Tech welcomes secondary students entering their junior and senior years of high school. Enrollment starts through the student's school district of residence and is encouraged to begin in the second semester of the 10th grade/sophomore year of high school. Please contact your local high school counseling office or North Ed Career Tech for more information.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please click on the link below if interested.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/enrollment-process"&gt;https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/enrollment-process&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Application Link&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://ps.northwested.org/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=1049392&amp;amp;request_locale=en_US"&gt;https://ps.northwested.org/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=1049392&amp;amp;request_locale=en_US&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026/27 Early Childhood Job Postings</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is seeking interest -&lt;br&gt;2026/27 School Year&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;~Lead GSRP Teacher - Lake Ann Elementary (2)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;~Assistant GSRP Teacher - Lake Ann Elementary&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;~Assistant Strong Beginnings Teacher - Homestead Hills Elementary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Job descriptions and details on how to apply in the links below.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_lead_gsrp_teacher_-_lake_ann_elementary_2_2.19.2026.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_lead_gsrp_teacher_-_lake_ann_elementary_2_2.19.2026.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_assistant_gsrp_teacher_-_lake_ann_elementary_2.19.2026.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_assistant_gsrp_teacher_-_lake_ann_elementary_2.19.2026.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_assistant_strong_beginnings_teacher_-_homestead_hills_elementary_2.19.2026.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_assistant_strong_beginnings_teacher_-_homestead_hills_elementary_2.19.2026.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Early Childhood Fair - April 18</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Early Childhood Fair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Homestead Hills Elementary&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;April 18 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kindergarten Round-Up 2026/27</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;WE LOVE KINDERGARTEN&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is announcing their 2026-2027 all day/every day Kindergarten Round-Up Schedule.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parents are encouraged to contact their neighborhood school beginning January 26, 2026 to set up appointments.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are unsure which building your child would be attending, please contact Catina Crossman in the Central Business Office at 231-882-9653.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Round-Up dates and phone numbers are listed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please note that students must be at least five years of age by September 1st, of 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten classes. Parent waivers to extend the date to December 1st, of 2026, must be signed and submitted by June 1st, of 2026. Waivers can be found on our website, &lt;a target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.benzieschools.net%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEyWWJxUU02SEFBc0o2UElXNHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4Gkgm53NxO1AYyfm9edqZ5LX8xDQgZMfzx68XmPY4_IhdgLaVEgXwMxlT40A_aem_-jp_cSErxgZD15AVuuW7cA&amp;amp;h=AT15cVSd8XYqlZ2_M67mITaCza75EcLd3928WrAWzf8R0aXSij50Fpp_HystrMejxtNxV4LUidkGB5cvQFPQ1DT1VBBWaoGhNa86GxDLGIVbRym1N1LE3yvVUj0bjfKV15LkF66brW3C1A&amp;amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;amp;c[0]=AT3PZvdEQOlH6V1Ag2DgsmHeoneRiR9sUvDsodXXNZ4VK1xM4DRk3UlUjBF6ODyma3I2Adq1R5-_ActSLEhoJFgn_6vUuPFq7AQdgbRyZwYzm4ofYaXJmJZjeBr3e7E8-mQAJtyKvuMfWGR4ZB0uJxzG-seQzCV0k4j3p0escoD8hNNIC1w9G8LA8Noul1mpC2yjnCts-V9tomZDG2sgjFTvcg"&gt;www.benzieschools.net.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TO ENROLL STUDENTS, PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILD AND ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;BIRTH CERTIFICATE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IMMUNIZATION RECORDS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;DRIVERS LICENSE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(2) PROOFS OF RESIDENCY&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;pril 13, 2026 – Homestead Hills Elementary -231-882-4641&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2026 – Lake Ann Elementary – 231-275-7730&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;April 16, 2026 – Betsie Valley Elementary – 231-378-4164&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Executive Assistant to the Superintendent&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Board of Education Administrative Assistant&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;| Social Media | Talent Mngt. Asst.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pupil Accounting Specialist&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Schools of Choice Coordinator&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>College Board National Recognition Program</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;It is yet another great day to be a Husky.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eight Benzie Central High School students received awards for the College Board National Recognition Program today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Class of 2027)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;National Recognition Program&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This College Board program gives high-achieving students an official academic award to easily share on college applications.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Students of all backgrounds are eligible based on achievements on AP&amp;reg; Exams and/or PSAT assessments.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This national academic honor recognizes students in all communities: First-Generation Recognition Award, Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, and/or School Recognition Award.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Alta Alpers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;School Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First-Generation Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Lucas Banega&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;School Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Jasper Henry&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;School Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Ava Higgins&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First-Generation Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;School Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Logan Pierdinock-Hagen&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;School Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First-Generation Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Parker Pritchett&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;School Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rural and Small Town Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Keelin Rineer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;School Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First-Generation Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Isaac Rood&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;School Recognition Award&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/communities-events/national-recognition-programs"&gt;https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/communities-events/national-recognition-programs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Help us in congratulation them on their accomplishments!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;2026/27 Early Childhood Fall Enrollment NOW OPEN!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign-Up via link below.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpNJj9-F02Qg6aZHOU_7VfHnVdclrG2Brz-jpOy22W-x25Lw/viewform"&gt;https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpNJj9-F02Qg6aZHOU_7VfHnVdclrG2Brz-jpOy22W-x25Lw/viewform&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Questions? &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Melinda Coger&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;cogerm@benzieschools.net&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Substitute Teachers - Join our Team!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Join our team!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply on WillSub&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://signup.willsub.com/index.asp?fuseaction=start.show_requirements&amp;amp;fbclid=IwAR1z4LzxiE4gI16218WDm3oN_Qjcp8mZxIOu43vRYqUPdxghXdx93IP5Xug"&gt;https://signup.willsub.com/index.asp?fuseaction=start.show_requirements&amp;amp;fbclid=IwAR1z4LzxiE4gI16218WDm3oN_Qjcp8mZxIOu43vRYqUPdxghXdx93IP5Xug&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tutoring Sessions - Grades 6-12</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;After-School tutoring has begun.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tutoring will be offered from 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM in the high school library every &lt;strong&gt;Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All students, graders 6th-12th, are encouraged to attend if they need some extra help from a teacher or a dedicated time to study and catch up on work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;If transportation is a challenge, we can provide you with a Benzie Bus pass.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pass the Torch - Husky Wrestling Club - September 28</title>
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      <description>&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Help us thank Coach Lovendusky for his many years of dedication, and welcome Coach Thompson to our family. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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