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      <title>BC Volleyball in Action!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie Central Volleyball is in action on their home court this evening.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The JV begin at 5:30 PM, with the Varsity to follow at 7:00 PM.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Go Huskies!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Blankets are here!  Support the Benzie Central Gridiron Club</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;BLANKETS ARE HERE!!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Stay cozy at the games while showing your Husky pride!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have two fun options that would make great Christmas gifts for all Husky fans.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Come see them in person at our Game-Day sales tonight, when the JV team takes on Oscoda at 6:00 PM.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thank you, Pearly's Dairy King</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Pearly’s Dairy King, for feeding the Pack!.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Many thanks to Chris and Brenda Noffsinger for hosting the teams tonight.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Athletic Boosters Meeting - September 21</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie Central&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Athletic Boosters Update&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BC Middle School Volleyball In ACTION - September 16</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Come on out and support our Benzie Central Middle School Volleyball teams as they take on Glen Lake on their home court.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7th Grade - 4:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8th Grade - 5:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Go Huskies!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Go Husky Pups - BCXC!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;That&amp;rsquo;s a lot of Husky Pups!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>--Benzie Central Family and Community Engagement Survey--</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;--Benzie Central Family and Community Engagement Survey--&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This survey has been designed to provide feedback on Benzie Central Schools and will be used to help measure growth on our Strategic Plan along with helping us continue to improve and meet the needs of our families and community.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This survey will be offered twice a year. &amp;nbsp;The survey contains 17 questions and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thank you for your time and input!&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Access via the link below.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqXPqg3C3dE8ccNKyVlNRlTJZ3IJN0-C6GuICmAeO6GSb5Gg/viewform"&gt;https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqXPqg3C3dE8ccNKyVlNRlTJZ3IJN0-C6GuICmAeO6GSb5Gg/viewform&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>@-----Middle School Soccer VICTORY------@</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Our middle school soccer team was victorious this past week.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Send the LOVE!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Benzie Central Cross Country</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Huskies showed up this morning in Buckley. Although the temps rose quite rapidly as the morning progressed, nothing phased them!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Both teams took home runner-up hardware to strong TC St Francis squads.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We had 6 HS girls and 4 boys medal.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The squad ran to 6 lifetime PRs and 2 season bests. On the MS side we had three girls and 2 boys medal.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This crew had 10 lifetime bests and 3 season best times.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Overall champions were Eli Vanpoortfleit and Isaiah Graetz (MS).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Medalists: Cage Edingfield, Oliver Graetz, Walter Armstrong, Avery Kelly, Maggie McClellan, Kaitlyn Kaple, Kristina Bott, Sadee Wenkel, and Sofia Tezzele.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Medalists in the ms races were: Lexie Ewing, Elizabeth Armstrong, Madilyn Kohn, and Matthew Vroman.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Benzie Central Football Action this week!!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie Central Football Action this week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Go Huskies!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>--MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY--</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Benzie Central Middle School Cross Country team was back in action Saturday morning at the Buckley Bear Country Invitational. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There were seventeen teams in the field and medals were awarded to the top 30 runners in each race.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The young Huskies really brought their best efforts today and Coach Locke says he&amp;#39;s proud of the group and that the whole team ran strong.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the boys race, Isaiah Graetz led the entire group of 84 runners for an outstanding first place finish and a PR (Personal Record).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Way to lead, Isaiah!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matthew Vroman also had a PR and finished third, which was his second straight Top 10 finish. In the girls race, the Huskies had 3 medalists.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Coming in at second place was Lexie Ewing, while Elizabeth Armstrong finished third.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Both girls had their second straight Top 3 finishes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madeline Kohn had a great race today with a PR and Top 25 finish, which was good for a medal!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The BCMS XC team opens up the Northwest Conference jamboree season Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 PM back in Buckley. Go Huskies! &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>This week in Husky Soccer!!!!!</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Go Huskies!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Benzie Central Varsity Football defeats Tawas - 24-13</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Benzie Central Varsity football team defeated Tawas Friday evening 24-13.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>April 2027 Close UP Washington DC Trip</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Family Information Night &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;April &amp;#39;27 Close Up Washington D.C. trip&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Wednesday, September 23, from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Any students &amp;amp; their families that are interested in this Travel Program opportunity are invited to join us in the HS/MS Cafeteria to find out more!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If they are unable to attend they can reach our for more information at schaferd@benzieschools.net.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>FLAG FOOTBALL 2026</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Calling all Pre-K to 6th-grade girls and boys who want to play some football!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join the fun with Benzie Central Players coaching during JV halftime.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just one practice on September 10th at 5:30 p.m. on the practice field by the Fieldhouse, then hit the field for the first game!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;DATES: September 10th, September 17th, October 8th, &amp;amp; October 15th&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;REPORT TIME: Hustle to the end zone by 6:30 p.m. before each game&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;COST: Absolutely FREE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SIGN UP: &amp;nbsp;Register your player at &lt;a href="http://www.bcgic.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkZkExQm1XR2VUcE9oT0xmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi-oyzPwRGgKfUDrGnfPn88HeWoquqtphxeLnSR4NJsPWf2XOycRuXlvuEie_aem_eCD5Q2MoDXicjekf-2pqHw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank" aria-label="www.bcgic.com (opens in new window)"&gt;www.bcgic.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Now Hiring - Athletic Coaches - 2026/27</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is seeking interest:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Now Hiring&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Athletic Coaches&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;-- Middle School Baseball&lt;br&gt;-- Middle School Softall&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/middle_school_baseball_coach_9.1.2026.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/middle_school_baseball_coach_9.1.2026.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/middle_school_softball_coach.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/middle_school_softball_coach.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;PLEASE SUBMIT NOTIFICATION OF INTEREST/RESUME TO:&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;BCCS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, ELI HARRIS&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;9300 HOMESTEAD RD. BENZONIA, MI &amp;nbsp;49616&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>-----Parent-Student Portal Update-----</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The PowerSchool Mobile App is still not functioning. &amp;nbsp;PowerSchool is working diligently on this.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I have updated the Parent-Student Portal URL on our website, and it is also posted below.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://psbenzie.northwested.org/public"&gt;https://psbenzie.northwested.org/public&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Parent-Student Portal Link can be accessed at www.benzieschools.net. &amp;nbsp;Scroll down toward the bottom. It is located within the Quick Links section.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thanks for your patience and help us by sharing!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;br&gt;_________________________________________&lt;br&gt;Executive Assistant to the Superintendent&lt;br&gt;Board of Education Administrative Assistant&lt;br&gt;Director of Communications| Social Media | Talent Mngt. Asst.&lt;br&gt;Pupil Accounting Specialist&lt;br&gt;Schools of Choice Coordinator&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>🎉 Welcome Back, Benzie Central Families! 🎉</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Welcome Back, Benzie Central Families!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first day of school is almost here!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are excited to welcome our students, families, staff, and community back for another great year at Benzie County Central Schools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Monday, August 31, 2026, marks the first day of school!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Continue to follow our district facebook, school calendar, and news updates.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New updates and alerts can be located on our website, &lt;a aria-label="www.benzieschools.net (opens in new window)" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.benzieschools.net%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUZTVQaEdLZFZ0YlR2TmtXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlah0jwW41tpk5mGP_XcLgTDo8V0tFVdh27P2JWo5ocsH5yCO_hCbfQ8WPE7_aem_uZw-Gwd8872RumtJorSEOA&amp;h=AUB1mu9iMSZskbVkDjwh7j3_5zXyvNUF086KPzH5PkTqnek_2sB0kL4ZlYVy9qmZfRusMT062E6XozN28egJmYvNz43FJQHe4yvHHNMr7LksLeeLYWRQ8Y0C805AX-ryDHJyqqk33_YKhA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AUB_bOwnQpwXKJEt7Ac-L9pEv2iKIjjsB4Lv7EBOVWRmUa8Y7h6GRdMAsvreinuODslUJgWo1G0z45mDP3X4pbk4NbmWVMDid2jG723sL_iK2i2GJhBdobXSTPc9j5izOe1fMw80qFVgDYHksi7xQHrOKaBAmSsf6ZRk6Gpf-g"&gt;www.benzieschools.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, make memories, and build connections.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To our students&amp;mdash;we can&amp;#39;t wait to see your smiling faces in our hallways and classrooms!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To our families and community&amp;mdash;thank you for your continued support of our students and schools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Together, we make Benzie Central a special place to learn and grow. &amp;nbsp;Last evening&amp;#39;s BA/MS/HS open house was a testimony to that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;If you have any building specific questions, please reach out to your child(rens) building offices.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here&amp;#39;s to a safe, successful, and inspiring 2026&amp;ndash;2027 school year!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome back, Benzie Central-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;_________________________________________&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;&lt;p&gt;Schools of Choice Coordinator&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>⛳️ WHAT A FINISH! ⛳️ - Benzie Central GIC Classic</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;We had a thrilling four-way tie at this year&amp;#39;s Gridiron Classic with an incredible score of 61!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shoutout to our top finishers: Sandford &amp;amp; Sons, Richie Rich, The Misfits and The Benzie Boys.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Congratulations to The Benzie Boys!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They are taking home the special Patriotic Jackets to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the Declaration of Independence!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you to everyone who played!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Back to School means Back to Breakfast &amp; Lunch...</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Back to School means Back to Breakfast &amp;amp; Lunch...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An Education Benefits Form is very important to school food service in Michigan, even though Michigan provides school meals at no cost to students.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The key point is that the form is no longer just about whether a child pays for lunch&amp;mdash;it helps establish eligibility data that affects funding and programs across the district.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Benzie County Central Schools, this is especially important to communicate to families as: &amp;ldquo;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.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please fill out this form and return it to Food Service Director, Lisa Purchase.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/district/food-service/education_benefits_form_sy_2026_-_2027.pdf?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRcmhhQlVzeEQ3OVhOM3gyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkZE-mwow6dWsMK-Ryh8P85JQgKne6Z9FkD3UoTylYj5DVVl3v0gTxvlw0ae_aem_dglRdC18ZXdLXoah4H8iIQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank" aria-label="https://benzieschools.net/.../education_benefits_form_sy... (opens in new window)"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/.../education_benefits_form_sy...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;ldquo;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.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for taking the time to do this. Hard copies will be made available at your child(rens) school&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;-Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;_________________________________________&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;&lt;p&gt;Schools of Choice Coordinator&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Benzie Central Soccer Defeats Reed City 7-0</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Our Huskies defeated Reed City 7-0.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Benzie Central Welcomes Jamilya Goree</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is pleased to announce the addition of Jamilya Goree to Lake Ann Elementary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Jamilya will be teaching 4th grade. Jamilya Goree M.Ed., ATR, is excited to join Benzie County Central Schools.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She brings more than 18 years of experience in elementary education, along with a master&amp;rsquo;s degree in Art Therapy.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;As a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Jamilya enjoys incorporating creativity and social-emotional learning into the classroom to help every child feel supported, confident, and ready to learn. Outside of school, she enjoy spending time with her family, walking her two Bernie doodles, snuggling with her cat, and enjoying life!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;We are fortunate to have her join our team and Husky family.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please help me in giving a very warm welcome to Ms. Goree.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;_________________________________________&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;&lt;p&gt;Schools of Choice Coordinator&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Husky Robotics partners with the Education and Competition Foundation for 2026/27 season</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie Central Husky Robotics is proud to announce that they will be partnering with the Robotics Education and Competition Foundatin for the 2026/27 season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>~~2026/27 Athletic Passes~~</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;--Get your 2026/27 Athletic Season Passes--&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BEST HIGH SCHOOLS - U.S. News and World Report</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie Central Sr. High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2026-2027 Best High Schools, which U.S. News published on Tuesday.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;By earning a national ranking in the top 40%, Benzie Central Sr. High School achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Overview of Benzie Central Sr. High School&lt;br&gt;Benzie Central Sr. High School is ranked 190th within Michigan. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Benzie Central Sr. High School is 15%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 58 students. Additionally, 50% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/michigan/districts/benzie-county-central-schools/benzie-central-sr-high-school-9730"&gt;https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/michigan/districts/benzie-county-central-schools/benzie-central-sr-high-school-9730&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Congratulations to the staff and students at Benzie Central High School.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>~-~- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY -~-~</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;As the 2026/27 school year fast approaches, please remember our buses will be back on the roads...&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SCHOOL BUS SAFETY STOP FOR RED&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When a school bus has flashing red lights and the stop arm is extended, STOP!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stop at least 20 feet from the bus. Watch carefully for students crossing the road.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never pass a stopped school bus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Give our students the time and space they need to get home safely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yellow lights = Prepare to Stop&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Red lights = STOP&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s keep our Benzie Central Huskies safe!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/benziecountycentralschools?__cft__[0]=AZaGnGfAdl_LD7bLU_2wRPQThpwkblI9089P9xCDXkUszdQf8iIpeyemf1_Q35LsUAz4OC2ZnMiJ6UmAXq1HjxEqRz7ZwI_BIq4ATzyHyDW7o1VP77kuaS-5jamGrde7jlzut_5E_U2Q7lPfhxi5pCfwbvSV6JYkLoLlnINuwGUSnXIaFwzSmTo3zimCXIULXQc&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" tabindex="0"&gt;#BenzieCountyCentralSchools&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/schoolbussafety?__cft__[0]=AZaGnGfAdl_LD7bLU_2wRPQThpwkblI9089P9xCDXkUszdQf8iIpeyemf1_Q35LsUAz4OC2ZnMiJ6UmAXq1HjxEqRz7ZwI_BIq4ATzyHyDW7o1VP77kuaS-5jamGrde7jlzut_5E_U2Q7lPfhxi5pCfwbvSV6JYkLoLlnINuwGUSnXIaFwzSmTo3zimCXIULXQc&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" tabindex="0"&gt;#SchoolBusSafety&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stopforred?__cft__[0]=AZaGnGfAdl_LD7bLU_2wRPQThpwkblI9089P9xCDXkUszdQf8iIpeyemf1_Q35LsUAz4OC2ZnMiJ6UmAXq1HjxEqRz7ZwI_BIq4ATzyHyDW7o1VP77kuaS-5jamGrde7jlzut_5E_U2Q7lPfhxi5pCfwbvSV6JYkLoLlnINuwGUSnXIaFwzSmTo3zimCXIULXQc&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" tabindex="0"&gt;#StopForRed&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/keepourstudentssafe?__cft__[0]=AZaGnGfAdl_LD7bLU_2wRPQThpwkblI9089P9xCDXkUszdQf8iIpeyemf1_Q35LsUAz4OC2ZnMiJ6UmAXq1HjxEqRz7ZwI_BIq4ATzyHyDW7o1VP77kuaS-5jamGrde7jlzut_5E_U2Q7lPfhxi5pCfwbvSV6JYkLoLlnINuwGUSnXIaFwzSmTo3zimCXIULXQc&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" tabindex="0"&gt;#KeepOurStudentsSafe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We welcome another safe and successful school year,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;_________________________________________&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;&lt;p&gt;Schools of Choice Coordinator&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Football Volunteers</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;We are looking for volunteers to help in the Football Press Box during the upcoming season!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;We are currently seeking volunteers for the following positions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Scoreboard Operator&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Potential AnnouncerVolunteers should be available to work all Junior Varsity and Varsity home games (8 regular-season dates):&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thursday, 9/3 &amp;ndash; Varsity vs. Johannesburg-LewistonThursday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9/10 &amp;ndash; JV vs. TawasThursday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;9/17 &amp;ndash; JV vs. OscodaFriday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9/25 &amp;ndash; Varsity vs. Harbor SpringsThursday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10/1 &amp;ndash; JV vs. East JordanFriday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10/9 &amp;ndash; Varsity vs. Elk RapidsFriday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10/16 &amp;ndash; Varsity vs. Glen LakeThursday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;10/22 &amp;ndash; JV vs. Mancelona&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Approximate Game Times:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;JV: 5:45&amp;ndash;8:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Varsity: 6:45&amp;ndash;9:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Volunteers will receive a Benzie Central Family Pass for the 2026&amp;ndash;27 school year, providing free admission for you and your immediate family to all home athletic events.If you&amp;#39;re interested in helping out, please reach out to the Athletic Department at harrise@benzieschools.net ! We appreciate your support of Benzie Central Athletics.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Now Hiring - Middle School Softball Coach</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is seeking interest-&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Middle School Softball Coach&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join our team and be a part of something bigger!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/middle_school_softball_coach.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/middle_school_softball_coach.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;PLEASE SUBMIT NOTIFICATION OF INTEREST/RESUME TO:&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;BCCS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, ELI HARRIS&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;9300 HOMESTEAD RD. BENZONIA, MI &amp;nbsp;49616&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>We are Hiring! -- Paraprofessional -- Betsie Valley Elementary</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is seeking interest -&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Paraprofessional - 6.5&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Betsie Valley Elementary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/6.5_paraprofessional_-_betsie_valley_elementary_8.20.2026.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/6.5_paraprofessional_-_betsie_valley_elementary_8.20.2026.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join our team!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Benzie Central Fall Athletics - eventlink</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Stay up-to-date with your Hometown Huskies on eventlink.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://sites.google.com/benzieschools.net/benzieathletics?usp=sharing&amp;amp;scrlybrkr=b0e511f8"&gt;https://sites.google.com/benzieschools.net/benzieathletics?usp=sharing&amp;amp;scrlybrkr=b0e511f8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Now Hiring - Early Childhood Positions</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is seeking interest -&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Early Childhood Program&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Lake Ann Elementary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Early Childhood Strong Beginnings Assistant Teacher - Homestead Hills Elementary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_assistant_teacher_-_lake_ann_elementary_8.17.2026.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_assistant_teacher_-_lake_ann_elementary_8.17.2026.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_8.17.2026.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/early_childhood_assistant_strong_beginnings_teacher_-_homestead_hills_elementary_8.17.2026.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you love working with young children and want to make a positive difference in their early learning experience, we’d love to hear from you!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;🌟 Join the Benzie Central team and help our youngest learners grow, learn, and thrive!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;👉 Apply today!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please email Early Childhood Director, Melinda Coger, or apply at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://northwested.schoolspring.com/"&gt;https://northwested.schoolspring.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>NOW HIRING - SUBSTITUTE MUSIC TEACHER</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is seeking interest -&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Long-Term Substitute Teacher (through holiday break) &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Music Teacher | Middle School &amp;amp; High School &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;MUSIC EDUCATION (JQ) K-12 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ** Preferred&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/long_term_substitute_teacher_-_music.pdf?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0eU02QjFReEtjMU5DNkpLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjDzyQ9tK-XhJ73OuVl_XkJU6XFwCzmz2DpFtt2jQUROvcyzS3IoFdySza1l_aem_dJXsJdOi4QbFFF41foYZnA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank" aria-label="https://benzieschools.net/.../long_term_substitute... (opens in new window)"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/.../long_term_substitute...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PLEASE SUBMIT NOTIFICATION OF INTEREST/RESUME TO:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cheryl Smith, High School Principal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9300 Homestead Rd. | Benzonia | MI. | 49616&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:smithc@benzieschools.net"&gt;smithc@benzieschools.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;OR&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://northwested.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0eU02QjFReEtjMU5DNkpLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqC3-lKxWlNLlL6zz3j2ynRPqTflJWUXpBRkF5eUThSuMpmTO0mPjpi8t5zm_aem_PEXETdtHpymxolHSQs8VoQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank" aria-label="https://northwested.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx (opens in new window)"&gt;https://northwested.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A NEW Michigan Law - Electronic Devices &amp; Instructional Time</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Effective for the 2026/27 School Year...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A NEW Michigan Law REQUIRES schools to limit student use of electronic devices during the school day.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• All day, every day. &amp;nbsp;NO electronic device during instructional time. K-12.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Electronic devices are allowed on buses. &amp;nbsp;Please be respectful of others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Middle School and High School students may use their cell phones during their scheduled lunch times. K-5 remain ELECTRONIC FREE.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• While at school, ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES must be in lockers and powered off during the instructional school day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;**Yes, devices are able to be used after school.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is an electronic device?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An electronic device includes, but is not limited to:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cell Phones&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Smartwatches&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tablets&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Earpods/Airpods&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gaming devices&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Any device that can communicate, record, transmit, or access media or the internet&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you don’t want your child’s device taken, please tell them to not have it out OR don’t have them bring it to school.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s STATE LAW: &amp;nbsp;This is the law, and we are required to follow it. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please help us keep our focus on less distractions and more learning. &amp;nbsp;The expectations help create a safe, focused learning environment for all students. We thank you for helping to support a focused learning environment. &amp;nbsp;We value your partnership. &amp;nbsp; We understand that this change may require adjustments for both students and parents. &amp;nbsp;We appreciate your cooperation and support as we work together to create a successful school year. Please, if you have any questions, reach out the your school office. &amp;nbsp;They will be returning on August 17. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enjoy your remaining days of summer!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Catina Crossman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;_________________________________________&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;&lt;p&gt;Schools of Choice Coordinator&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026/27 Benzie Central Athletic Packet</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Attention: &amp;nbsp;Benzie Central student athletes...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Enclosed is the 2026/27 BC Athletic Packet&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/communications/athletic_packet_26.27.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/communications/athletic_packet_26.27.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Additional reminder: &amp;nbsp;Sports Physicals: For the 26-27 school year, an MHSAA pre-participation sports physical is required for all students who participate in sports.&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;A physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2026 to be considered a valid physical for 2026-27.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026/27 Athletic Physicals</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Sports Physicals: For the 26-27 school year, an MHSAA pre-participation sports physical is required for all students who participate in sports.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;A physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2026 to be considered a valid physical for 2026-27.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME - 2000-2026</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Please take a moment and enjoy our 2000-2026 Academic Hall of Fame.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our Academic Hall of Fame honors students, alumni, and educators whose scholarly achievement, intellectual leadership, and contributions reflect the highest ideals of our school community.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/communications/2000-2025_academic_hall_of_fame.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/communications/2000-2025_academic_hall_of_fame.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Go Huskies!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>WE ARE HIRING - ELEMENTARY TEACHERS - 2026/27</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;We Are Hiring!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our amazing Husky family.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/elementary_teachers_-2026-27_-_5.7.2026.pdf"&gt;https://benzieschools.net/downloads/_jobs_/elementary_teachers_-2026-27_-_5.7.2026.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Girls Night - Glow Party - Homestead Hills Elementary - April 24</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Girls Night&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Homestead Hills Elementary&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us for our Glow Party themed dance this Friday!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mrs. Lisa Migazzi, M.Ed., will be our Betsie Valley Elementary Principal, effective July 1, 2026.</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Benzie County Central Schools is pleased to announce their newest soon-to-be member of our Husky family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Lisa Migazzi, M.Ed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lisa will be our Betsie Valley Elementary Principal, effective July 1, 2026. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is safe to say that Betsie Valley Elementary will be in good hands!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lisa Migazzi, M.Ed. is an educator, leader, and community connector dedicated to improving outcomes for children, families, and schools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Previously, Lisa served as Chief Executive Officer of the Traverse Bay Children&amp;rsquo;s Advocacy Center, after holding the role of Director of Intervention Services.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;In that role, she led organizational strategy, operations, and community partnerships to support children impacted by abuse.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration, expanded advocacy resources, and maintained high levels of client satisfaction while supporting efforts to secure critical funding.Lisa&amp;rsquo;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her military service instilled a deep sense of discipline, service, and leadership that continues to guide her professional work today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lisa holds a Master&amp;rsquo;s Degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University and maintains a Professional Education Certificate in the State of Michigan.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She is widely recognized for her ability to build meaningful relationships, lead with integrity, and create environments where students, staff, and communities can thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is what Lisa had to say on her newly appointed role at Betsie Valley Elementary. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;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.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please help us in welcoming Mrs. Lisa Migazzi.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 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>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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