The Benton Harbor High School Class of 2026 is an incredible group of students with bright futures ahead of them. Today, we recognize Carlton Burrel, valedictorian. Throughout his time in our district, Carlton has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, not only in the classroom but as a leader and peer within our school community.
Carlton will attend Western Michigan University in the fall, with plans to major in engineering. We wish him luck and look forward to seeing the impact he will continue to make as he embarks on his next chapter. #TigerPride
4 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
A graphic with a black background featuring a square photograph of a smiling young man wearing a black graduation cap and gown. He is posing in front of orange, black, and white gymnasium bleachers. Below the photo, white text reads "Carlton Burrel" and italicized text reads "Valedictorian.” The Benton Harbor Area Schools acronym logo "BHAS" is centered at the top, and two identical orange tiger head logos flank the photo on the left and right.
While school might be out, we are glad to inform that the Student Health Center is open all summer! Their summer hours start June 11 and are as follows:
Monday-Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday from 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

Students/parents are encouraged to get their 2026/2027 sports physicals now. Those that complete them between now and August 1st will be entered into a raffle! Call 2696051277 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. #HealthyTigerPride
4 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
While school might be out, we are glad to inform that the Student Health Center is open all summer! Their summer hours start June 11 and are as follows: Monday-Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm Thursday from 10:00am-7:00pm Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Students/parents are encouraged to get their 2026/2027 sports physicals now. Those that complete them between now and August 1st will be entered into a raffle! One winner will be awarded a $50 gift card to walmart and the other student will win an air purifier. Call 2696051277 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.
At Benton Harbor Area Schools, we believe that a peaceful school environment begins with the commitment of our students. We are proud to highlight Peace4Life, a student-led movement dedicated to fostering nonviolence, mutual respect and community responsibility within our halls and neighborhoods. These young advocates are proving that when we commit to the Peace4Life pledge, we create a stronger, safer and more unified Benton Harbor.

Today, June 3, is recognized as the Day of Peace, where we ask our students to take the Peace Pledge and we invite our families and community partners to support this mission. Together, we can ensure that 'Peace Over Everything' remains a daily reality for every Tiger.
4 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
A group of students wearing black Benton Harbor "Peace Life" Tiger T-shirts stand together outdoors with their arms raised, making the peace hand sign. The word "PEACE4LIFE" is printed in bold black letters across the top of the image. The "Phoenix Imagery" watermark is in the bottom left corner.
Today is an exciting day as we celebrate our 8th Graders and honor their academic achievements. Join us for their Moving On Ceremony at 6pm today at Fair Plain Middle School! #TigerPride
4 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Fair Plain Middle School's 8th grade moving on ceremoney happening today at 6pm, Doors open at 5:30pm in the schools gymnasium at 120 east napier ave.
Every Day STILL Matters! We hope our classrooms will remain full for our last two days of school. As a reminder: Tuesday, June 2nd is an Early Release Day. All schools will follow an early dismissal schedule. Wednesday, June 3rd is the Last Day of School and will also be an early release day. We congratulate our students on all their accomplishments this year!
4 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
graphic reminder from Benton Harbor Area Schools on an orange sunburst background. A tiger paw is visible in the bottom left corner. The text reads: "REMINDER. June 2: Early Release Day. June 3: Last Day of School." The BHAS logo is at the bottom.
We are incredibly proud of our middle school band at Fair Plain Middle School for an amazing Spring Performance!
"I am so proud of my middle school musicians for their performance last night! They’ve been working very hard to perform for the community and their hard work definitely paid off. We even had some brave students volunteer to play solos or duets for the concert, which takes some guts to do! " - Ms. Ledezma

Keep up the great work and continue making us proud! #TigerPride
4 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Fair Plain Middle School Band had their spring concert where students played their instuments that included clarinets, trumpets, saxophones, percussion, and trombone. Led by band director Ms. Ledezma.
Fair Plain Middle School Band had their spring concert where students played solos and duets.
Fair Plain Middle School Band had their spring concert where students played solos and duets.
Fair Plain Middle School Band had their spring concert where students played solos and duets.
Fair Plain Middle School Band had their spring concert where students played solos and duets.
Fair Plain Middle School Band had their spring concert where students played solos and duets.
Fair Plain Middle School Band had their spring concert where students played solos and duets.
Fair Plain Middle School Band had their spring concert where students played solos and duets.
Take a look at this month’s newsletter containing some exciting stories about what’s happening within our district!
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4 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Tomorrow is an exciting day for our 5th grade Tigers! They will be having their 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony at 6pm, where they will wrap up their elementary years and celebrate the start of their next chapter! If you have any questions, please contact Fair Plain East Elementary at 269-605-2401. #TigerPride
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Announcement of fair plain east elementary's 5th grade moving on ceremony. Students are walking down a runway as they are accepting their certificate of completion. In another photo, students are gathered in preparation for the ceremony. The ceremony will be may 27. 2026 at 6pm.
In observance of Memorial Day, we join the nation in honoring the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We remember their sacrifice and service to our country.
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
An image for Memorial Day featuring the "Benton Harbor Area Schools" (BHAS) logo. The design includes a patriotic banner with blue and red-striped pennants at the top, the words "MEMORIAL DAY" in large, white letters in the center, and red, blue, and gray stars scattered at the bottom. The background is blue with an American flag.
Tiger Pride is running high after incredible performances at the regional meet this past Saturday!

Congratulations to our outstanding track stars who have officially qualified for the State Championships this weekend in the 100m, Long Jump, and 4x100 Relay events.

Let’s cheer them on as they head to State to represent Benton Harbor Area Schools and compete for excellence. Go Tigers!

5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
BHHS Track Team members have qualified for State Championship: De'Aria Evans, Kobe Singleton, Howard Richardson, Maurice Jackson, Jamichael Kirby, Adrian Scales.
Decision Day at BHHS was full of excitement and accomplishment! We are so excited to see our students extend their legacy to various parts of the country! #TigerPride
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
BHHS Students celebrating their decisions on stage during Senior Decision Day.
BHHS Students celebrating their decisions on stage during Senior Decision Day.
BHHS Students celebrating their decisions on stage during Senior Decision Day.
BHHS Students celebrating their decisions on stage during Senior Decision Day.
BHHS Students celebrating their decisions on stage during Senior Decision Day.
BHHS Students celebrating their decisions on stage during Senior Decision Day.
We are so proud to see how our team at BHAS supports students. Check out our ELL Math Night, a night filled with hands on math activities that are tailored to students learning English as a second language. #TigerPride
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
ELL Math Night with pictures of the staff and students doing activities together.
This month, we’re spotlighting the Track Team! These dedicated student-athletes prove their commitment to excellence in the classroom and on the oval. Every stride counts as our Tigers hit the track today. Check the official schedule for location and start times. Go Tigers!
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Benton Harbor Area Schools Track Team spotlight graphic featuring a team photo on stadium bleachers with the Tiger mascot logo.

We are so proud to celebrate these five dedicated students from Fair Plain East and MLK Jr. Elementary who have achieved perfect attendance from the first day of school through April.

Congratulations to Kaliam Williams, Asia Bethea, William Bethea, Mario Eslava and Eniyah Jackson. By being in the classroom every day, these students are proving to the Tiger community that on the path to excellence, Every Day Matters.


Let’s celebrate their consistency and hard work. Every Day Matters!

5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
A black graphic titled "Perfect Attendance Stars" featuring five orange tiger paw prints. Each paw print lists a student's name and school: Kaliam Williams (FPE), and Asia Bethea, William Bethea, Mario Eslava, and Eniyah Jackson (MLK).
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education will hold its Regular Session meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will also be live-streamed on Zoom. You are invited to join using the following link: http://bit.ly/43hSJ3w
5 months ago, Soledad Martinez
The Board meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on May 12th and will also be live-streamed on Zoom. You are invited to join using the following link: http://bit.ly/43hSJ3w
Have children entering Preschool or Kindergarten next fall? Come out to our Pre-K & Kindergarten Enrollment Carnival today from 10-2pm. On-site enrollment and various activities will be open to all attending! See you there!
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
GSRP & Kindergarten enrollment carnival happening today from 10am to 2pm
GSRP & Kindergarten enrollment carnival happening today from 10am to 2pm
On Wednesday, our students at Fair Plain East caught an exciting South Bend Cubs game. We got to see our students interact with the team and mascots, while showing off how Tigers exceed both in and out the classroom! Thank you to our staff for providing such a thrilling experience for our students.
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Students from FPE enjoying at a baseball game.
Students from FPE enjoying at a baseball game.
Students from FPE enjoying at a baseball game.
Students from FPE enjoying at a baseball game.
As we continue to celebrate our incredible teachers, join us in recognizing Ms. Jessica Hightower. As the art teacher at Benton Harbor High School, she empowers our students to follow their creativity. Her commitment to helping students meaningfully engage with the arts makes a lasting impact. We appreciate everything you do!
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Staff Spotlight graphic for Benton Harbor High School teacher Ms. Jessica Hightower, featuring her photo in an art classroom and a description of her impact as an artist and educator.
This week, we are honoring the incredible educators who go above and beyond to support our students’ growth and success. Please join us in showing your appreciation by encouraging your child to write a thank-you card or share a kind word with their teacher.
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Teacher Appreciation Week
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at BHAS, we are committed to supporting the emotional well-being of our students and staff. Our district is here as a resource for your family, providing the tools and counseling support needed to ensure every Tiger feels safe, seen and supported. Remember that it is always okay to ask for help!
5 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
May is Mental Health Month