Welcome to Benzie Central High School


About Us

Principal's Welcome

I am Cheryl Smith, the  High School Principal. 

Over the years, I have forged many relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the community while here at Benzie Central. I am excited to lead the high school, and have no doubt that this is going to be a great school year!

Meet Principal Cheryl Smith

Benzie Central High School

9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
Phone: (231) 882-4497
Fax: (231) 882-5699
Cheryl Smith
Principal
Elijah Harris
Athletic Director
Dean of Students
Chantelle Jones
Secretary
Misty Tennant
Secretary

High School Staff Directory

Events

  • Thursday 11 December
    • Holiday Choir Concert 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Holiday Choir Concert
      Date: Dec 11
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • Friday 12 December
    • 6th Grade Girls Basketball Practice @ HH
      Date: Dec 12
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Homestead Hills Elementary School, 849 Husky Trail, Benzonia, MI 49616, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • Saturday 13 December
    • Lake Ann Elementary Holiday Craft Show
      Date: Dec 13
      Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
      Location: 19375 Bronson Lake Rd, Interlochen, MI 49643, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • Monday 15 December
    • HH 3/4 Girls Basketball 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      HH 3/4 Girls Basketball
      Date: Dec 15
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Homestead Hills Elementary School, 849 Husky Trail, Benzonia, MI 49616, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Betsie Valley Holiday Program
      Date: Dec 15
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: 17936 Cadillac Hwy, Thompsonville, MI 49683, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
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Points of Pride

US News & World Report

For the sixth year in a row Benzie Central High School has been awarded the Silver Shield from U.S. News and World Report. The school has also been recognized by Bridge Magazine as one of the Top High schools in the State.

AP Honor Roll District

Benzie Central High School is an AP Honor Roll District! Offering students five AP classes including English, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry and US History giving them the opportunity to earn college credit in high school.


Forms & Resources

High School HandbookEnrollment, Health and Athletic FormsFreshman Connect Self-Assessment Survey

Work Permit Under 16 (Print Landscape)Work Permits 16-17Virtual Calming Room


SEEDS enrollment is open! Programming for MS and HS is expected to begin on September 23rd.

Program Locations:

  • BCMS room #125
  • BCHS room #228

All students grade 6-8 are invited to meet every Monday-Thursday throughout the school year from 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM for field trips, homework help, activities, and learning opportunities. A wide range of activities will be scheduled with input from students each month in subjects such as:

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
  • Environmental science and ecology
  • Sports, fitness and nutrition
  • Cooking and baking
  • Leadership and life skills
  • Career exploration
  • Social emotional learning
  • Art, music and writing
  • Community service projects

Everything SEEDS provides is absolutely free! Including food, materials, and Benzie Bus rides.

Important: Enrollment is open year-round. Students must pre-register to attend. Registration packets are available in Room #125, (the MS SEEDS room) or in either main office. Both the Enrollment Form and Childhood Information Record Form must be completed before participating. Returning SEEDS students do need to re-register.

Completed packets can be dropped off in Room #125 or in either main office.

If you have any questions, please contact the MS/HS Multi-Site Coordinator, Molly Pavelek at [email protected]

ecoseeds.org


Riverside Canoe Trips

Looking for a great summer job? Come check out Riverside Canoe Trips. We have rentals, gift shop, kitchen and outdoors. Interested? Stop in the HS office for an application and check with Mrs. Meachum!

  • Student Council
  • National Honor Society
  • Interact Club
  • Science Olympiad
  • BC PRIDE
  • BC TV
  • VEX IQ Robotics
  • Yearbook
  • FFA
  • Drama

Past editions of BCTV can be viewed here. We are updating our format to fit our new Multi-Media production Class. This will provide students real-life experience and give viewers a creative insight to the latest news at Benzie Central.

Contact BCTV

Contact the BCTV staff by email at: [email protected] 

Follow benziemedia on instagram

Counseling

Benzie Central stands ready to assist our students with counseling and mental health support. We hope that parents, students, faculty, and community members will be able to find information and resources useful to them regarding many issues related to high school students, their education and their careers. Please visit the High School Counseling page for more information including testing, career, scholarships, and college resources. 

High School Counseling

Ariana Heath
Michigan College Access Coordinator (MCAN) Advisor
Sara Miller
Centra Wellness
Jeanett Pritchett
Counselor
National Honor Society Advisor

BCHS News

Hello Benzie Community,

For up to day school news contact Misty Tennant ([email protected]) to be added to our weekly newsletter. Please also consider following our high school facebook page.

Thank you,

Benzie Central High School Office

Benzie Central High School

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