"🎓💙Our BHHS Seniors showed UP and showed OUT at the Michigan GEAR UP Kick-Off to College at the Lansing Convention Center! 🚀📚 They represented the Western Michigan University GEAR UP Program with pride, confidence, and Tiger energy 🐯🔥 proving that the future is bright and full of possibilities. 🌟✨ So proud of our Seniors as they take this next big step toward college and beyond! 🎉🎓" -Cindy Goodson, Family Engagement Specialist
about 2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
BHHS Students smiling in blue GearUp shirts
BHHS Students smiling in blue GearUp shirts on stage
BHHS Students smiling in blue GearUp shirts on stage

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

about 2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Congratulations Seniors of our BHHS Varsity Football Team
Game Day at BHHS

🦷 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/.

about 2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
The Dentist is Coming to BHAS!

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

2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
 A graphic with a peach-colored background and the heading "September is Attendance Awareness Month." A group of diverse, smiling children are on the left. On the right, a list of "TIPS FOR GREAT ATTENDANCE" is listed: Establish regular bedtime and morning time schedules, Avoid vacations and extended trips while school is in session, Schedule medical appointments after school if possible, Send children to school unless truly sick, and Arrive to school on time. In the bottom right corner is a green logo of a burning torch emerging from an open book.
At Benton Harbor Area Schools, we emphasize the importance of students' attendance and involvement. We hosted a competition for students to create their own Attendance Matters Poster, where winners' posters will be used to promote the importance of showing up everyday! Congratulations to all of the winners from the contest!
Check out their masterpeices that won first place at their building!
2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Winner from Attendance Matters Poster Contest
Winner from Attendance Matters Poster Contest
Winner from Attendance Matters Poster Contest
Winner from Attendance Matters Poster Contest
September is Suicide Prevention Month. At BHAS, we are committed to fostering hope, raising awareness, and reminding our students, families, and staff that support is always within reach.

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. 🩵💜🐅
2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, but no one should face them alone.
Call text or chat 988. Help is here 27/7.
Friendly reminder, there will be no school on Friday, September 12 due to a District-Wide Professional Development.
Classes will resume on Monday, September, 15. Have a great weekend!
2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
No School on September 12, 2025
A huge thank you to all of the parents who came out to Chat & Chew with the Superintendent yesterday! 🍴 Your voice matters, and your feedback is an essential part of shaping the future of our schools.

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. 💬🐅
2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Chat & Chew on September 24 at the Boys and Girls Club at 6 to 7 pm

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)

2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Flyer promoting Benton Harbor Area Schools’ Chat & Chew with Superintendent Dr. Griffin.
Tigers Volleyball takes their first home win of the season! 🏐🐅 Huge congratulations to our players and coaches! Let’s keep that energy up! #TigerPride #Victory
2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Volleyball Team Picture
Congratulations to our very own Director of Academics, Dr. Erica Foster for being accepted into the prestigious School Turnaround Leaders Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. 🎉 🍎📚

This November, Dr. Foster will join top educational leaders from across the nation to strengthen skills that drive school improvement and student success.

We're incredibly proud of her accomplishment and look forward to the knowledge and expertise she will bring back to benefit our Tiger students and community. 🐅

#InspireBrilliance #TigerNation #2ndToNone
2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Congratulatory graphic that includes a headshot of Dr. Erica Foster.
Superintendent Dr. Simone Griffin is kicking off a new way to connect — Chat & Chew! 🍴🐅

🎥 https://youtu.be/H7OLrCK2h4Q

All Tiger parents and guardians are encouraged to join her for a chance to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear important updates while enjoying light refreshments.

📍 Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | BHHS New Student Commons
2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Flyer promoting Benton Harbor Area Schools’ Chat & Chew with Superintendent Dr. Griffin

The BHAS Board of Education is holding a board meeting on September 9th, 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

2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
BHAS Board Meeting on September 9 at 6 pm

Superintendent Dr. Griffin invites all BHAS parents to join her for a new way to connect — Chat & Chew — an opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and stay updated on what’s happening in our schools while enjoying a quick bite. Light refreshments will be provided. 🍴🐅

📍 First session: Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | BHHS New Student Commons

Can’t make it or not a BHAS parent? Don’t worry! Two more opportunities are coming up:

➡️ Sept. 24 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Boys & Girls Club Fettig Youth Campus (BH Community Session)

➡️ Sept. 30 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Fair Plain Middle School Cafeteria (BHAS Parents)

2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Flyer promoting Benton Harbor Area Schools’ Chat & Chew with Superintendent Dr. Griffin.
We were so excited to have our first game at our home , Filstrup Field, after being away for a season! Our Tigers displayed great sportsmanship throughout the night. We look forward to more football nights at Filstrup! #TigerPride

For all schedules and updates please visit and follow www.bentonharbortigers.com
2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Cheerleading Team at BHHS first Football game of the season with Battle Creek
Football players during the game against Battle Creek
Cheerleading Team at BHHS first Football game of the season.
Football players during the game against Battle Creek
Friendly reminder: Benton Harbor Area Schools will be closed tomorrow, August 29, and Monday, September 1. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2. Enjoy the long weekend, Tigers! 🐅
3 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
BHAS Closed Tomorrow and Monday
Our Tigers have a message for you! 🐅🏈 Watch here: https://youtu.be/-7kb9Uok9qQ

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4064

#TigerNation #PackTheStands
3 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
🏈🐅 It’s Game Day, Tiger Nation! We need ALL of Benton Harbor—students, staff, parents, alumni, and community members—to PACK the stands tonight and cheer on our Varsity Football team in their first game of the season! 📍 Kickoff at 7:00 PM 📅 Stay up-to-date with all schedules and updates: www.bentonharbortigers.com #GoTigers #TigerPride #GameDay
3 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Varisty football team huddle on field
BHAS Varsity football schedule

🎉 Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. Simone Griffin! 🎉

We're proud to share that our very own Dr. Simone Griffin has been named a 2025 PDK International Distinguished Educator.

The Phi Delta Kappa International fellows program recognizes outstanding educators from across the nation who are innovators, thought leaders, and problem-solvers in education. As part of this prestigious fellowship, Dr. Griffin will collaborate with national education leaders on real-world challenges, contribute to Kappan magazine and podcast content, and work alongside students from the organization's Educators Rising program.

PDK’s Fellows program highlights educators who are shaping the future of education through leadership and innovation. Dr. Griffin’s selection is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence and her passion for creating brighter opportunities for all students.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Griffin on this remarkable honor! 👏

#InspireBrilliance #OwnYourFuture

3 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
Dr. Griffin 2025 PDK International Distinguished Educator Fellow
We kicked off the new school year with a warm welcome for our students! From energetic clap-ins to a DJ spinning tunes, our school community came together to celebrate the start of another amazing year. 👏🎉🎵🎶 A special thank you to our board members and volunteers who joined in to make our students feel extra special! 🧡 #BHASBackToSchool #TigerPride
3 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools
students arriving to MLK
students arriving to MLK
students arriving to BHHS
DJ and staff dancing at BHHS
students arriving to MLK
students arriving to MLK
students arriving to BHHS
Mr. Morant welcoming students and parents