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

  • Wednesday 1 October
  • Monday 13 October
    • HH-Volleyball 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      HH-Volleyball
      Date: Oct 13
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Board of Education Meeting
      Date: Oct 13
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • Tuesday 14 October
    • HH 5th Grade Girls Basketball
      Date: Oct 14
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Coach Justin Ward
  • Wednesday 15 October
    • Daisy Scouts 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Daisy Scouts
      Date: Oct 15
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Cafeteria or Art/Music Room
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • HH Girl Scouts 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      HH Girl Scouts
      Date: Oct 15
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      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

BCCHS News

Hello Benzie Community,

For up to day school news contact Rebecca Meachum ([email protected]) to be added to our circulation of e-blurbs. Our e-blurbs are a daily news feed giving you real time calendar events, activities and reminders of what is happening at our school. The Benzie e-blurbs welcome feedback to help provide you the most efficient and reliable school news source. Also, check us out on Facebook.

Thank you,

Benzie Central Office Staff.

Benzie Central High School

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