


The Mobile Dentist has been so busy taking care of our elementary students that they need a little extra time to make sure every smile is bright! 😁
Update for BHHS and CAPE families: Instead of tomorrow, the Mobile Dentist will visit Benton Harbor High School on Thursday, October 9. Get ready to keep those smiles shining! ✨
If you haven't already, use the following link for more information and to sign up: https://www.myschooldentist.com/.

⏰ Just 1 day away! Count Day is tomorrow—October 1! Every student matters, and your attendance helps our schools get the funding and resources we need to support learning and success. Let’s show up and make it count! 🐾 #BHAS #CountDay #EveryDayCounts




📸✨ Say cheese, Tiger Nation! Picture Day is around the corner. Dress your best and put on your biggest smile. We can’t wait to capture these special moments!
Here’s the schedule:
Sept 29 – DEC
Oct 7 – MLK
Oct 20 – FPE
Oct 24 – CAPE
Oct 27 – FPMS
BHHS – Date coming soon!


Learning, sharing, and connecting! 🎉
At Breaking Bread with E.L.L. (English Language Learners), our parents got a behind-the-scenes look at how their children are learning English within Tiger Nation. They also were able to explore amazing community resources, all while enjoying great food and conversation! 🍽️✨








Tonight! 🚨 We’re excited to host Chat & Chew with our Community! Community partners—and anyone who cares about the education and well-being of our children—are encouraged to join us.
✅Tell us what’s going well
✅Share where we can improve
✅Offer your perspective and ideas
Let's work together to build the national flagship district our community deserves.
📅 Tonight | 6–7 p.m.
📍 Boys & Girls Club Fettig Youth Campus


Friendly reminder to all BHAS families, Wednesday, September 24th will be an early release day. Elementary-level students will be dismissed at noon. Secondary-level students will be dismissed at 11 am.


The BHAS Board of Education is holding a board meeting on September 23rd in the Benton Harbor 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


🍴🐅 Chat & Chew with Superintendent Dr. Simone Griffin!
🎥: https://youtu.be/23R5yvT4YSU
Join us for a new series all about connection. Community partners—and anyone who cares about the education and well-being of our children—are encouraged to come share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear important district updates.
Dr. Griffin wants to hear it all: your ideas, perspectives, and the challenges you see in our district.
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 6–7 p.m.
📍 Boys & Girls Club – Fettig Youth Campus
Light refreshments provided!






Tonight is Senior Night at BHHS! 🐯🏈
The Tigers take on Muskegon Catholic Central with kickoff at 7 PM. Senior players, cheerleaders, and band members will be recognized before the game.
Calling our entire community—including students, staff, families, alumni, and fans—to Filstrup Field to show our Tigers some love! Let's pack the stands! 🏟️🐾
🎟️ Tickets are $7 and available at GoFan.co
📺 Can’t make it? Watch live at https://bit.ly/bhhshudl



🦷 Free Dental Care for BHAS Students!
We're partnering with Michigan Dental Outreach to provide dental services at no cost to our families. All insurance is accepted, including Medicaid and MIChild. A low-cost self-pay option is available for those without insurance.
📅 Dates & Locations:
DEC: Oct 3 | 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
MLK: Sept 30 – Oct 2
FPE: Oct 6–7
FPMS: Oct 8–9
BHHS & CAPE: Oct 3 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Use the following link for more information and to sign up: https://www.myschooldentist.com/.


September is Attendance Awareness Month, and at Benton Harbor Area Schools, we know that Every Day Matters! 🍎✏️
Showing up every day helps students build strong habits, stay engaged in class, and prepare for a successful future. Let's work together to make attendance a priority for all our students.
You can learn more about our attendance expectations by visiting: www.bhas.org/attendance
#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayMatters #TigerNation


Check out their masterpeices that won first place at their building!





If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Together, we can make a difference and save lives. 🩵💜🐅



Classes will resume on Monday, September, 15. Have a great weekend!


The next Chat & Chew will be on Wednesday, September 24 at the Boys & Girls Club Youth Fettig Campus and is open to the entire community! Students, alumni, families, and supporters of BHAS are encouraged to join us.
This is your space to:
✨ Share your ideas directly with Superintendent Dr. Griffin
✨ Learn about what’s happening in our schools right now
✨ Voice your concerns and challenges, as well as your hopes for the future
✨ Ask questions, get answers, and hear honest updates
We want to hear it all—the good, the tough, and the real. Together we can keep moving our Tiger community forward. 💬🐅


Starting Soon!! All BHAS parents are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Griffin for a Chat & Chew. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions directly with the Superintendent herself. Light refreshments will be provided. 🍴🐅
📍 Today | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | BHHS New Student Commons (Cafeteria)


