BHAS has partnered with Michigan Dental Outreach to provide free dental care for students at School! 🦷 This program is at no cost to you and accepts all insurance, including Medicaid and MIChild. A low-cost self-pay option is also available for those without insurance.
🗓️ Dates:
DEC: Monday, December 9
MLK: Tuesday, December 10, Thursday, December 12, & Tuesday, January 7
FPE: Thursday, December 5 & Friday, December 6
FPMS: Friday, December 13 & Monday, December 16
BHHS & CAPE: Wednesday, December 4
Use the following link for more information and to sign up: https://www.myschooldentist.com/.
Today, BHAS students joined the community in celebrating the Unified Civic Monuments Project, unveiling two monuments dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event featured Martin Luther King III, the eldest son of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, as the honored guest and speaker.
The day began with a ceremony at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum in St. Joseph, featuring a joint performance of "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" by the Benton Harbor and St. Joseph High School bands. Following the ceremony, attendees participated in a community march to the Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park in Benton Harbor for the second unveiling.
This unforgettable day celebrated Dr. King's enduring legacy of unity, justice, and equality, bringing history to life for our students and community. ✊🏾✨
We love when our students get a unique opportunity to learn about the critters that exist in our environment! Check out our curious learners as they get up close, safely of course, to a praying mantis! Shout out to our DEC staff for incorporating such excitement into our students' everday learning. #TigerPride
Thank you to all the families that came out to FPE's Math Mania this week! Participants were able to work on multiplication problems after a quick lesson from Mrs. Wilson. It was a joy to see the students work on their tic tac toe boards with the help of their parents. For future events, make sure to check their calendar on our website and app! #FamilyEngagement #MathMania #FPE #BHAS #TigerPride
CTE Construction students had an incredible opportunity to visit the University of Notre Dame! They met with Mr. Anthony Polotto, Senior Director of Construction and Quality Assurance, who oversees all construction projects on campus.
During their visit, students toured the nearly completed McCourtney Hall, a 220,000-square-foot research facility. They explored the research classrooms and got a hands-on look at the final stages of construction, gaining valuable insights into what goes into preparing a building for use.
This was an inspiring experience for our future builders! 🛠️
Parents and guardians, don't forget to join us this evening at the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Gym at 5:30 PM. We’re looking forward to hearing your input on our new cell phone policy, which takes effect on January 6.
We're creating a Master Facilities Plan for Benton Harbor Area Schools, and we want to hear from you! We need the community's feedback to identify needs and create a better learning environment for our students.
Click the link to take the short, anonymous survey (5 minutes): https://bit.ly/3XCZ2Ol
Once you're done, share it and help spread the word to everyone in the Benton Harbor community.
📢 We Need Your Input! 📢
Parents and guardians, join us for a Cell Phone Policy Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, November 14, at MLK Jr. Elementary School Gym starting at 5:30 PM. We’re seeking your input on implementing our new cell phone policy, which goes into effect on January 6, to support student focus and success. Your feedback is essential! 📱💬
Friendly reminder to all BHAS families, Wednesday, November 13th will be an early release day. Elementary-level students will be dismissed at noon. Secondary-level students will be dismissed at 11 am.
Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you for your service!
The BHAS Board of Education is holding a board meeting on November 12th, 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
🎉 Congratulations to Ken'Bria Meeks, a student of CAPE, for winning a bike as part of our Count Day incentives, thanks to Communities in Schools of Michigan! 🚲 We’re thrilled to celebrate our students’ participation and commitment. Way to go, Kenbria!
Homelessness is not always visible. As part of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the challenges homeless youth face and the importance of providing them with support and resources. If you know of any students experiencing homelessness, please reach out to our McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison, Cleather Nichols, at cleather.nichols@bhas.org.
November 10 is #WearGreenDay—a day to show your support and raise awareness for youth experiencing homelessness. 💚 #HomelessYouthAwarenessMonth
Friendly reminder to all BHAS families: The district will be closed tomorrow, November 5th, due to Election Day! We encourage everyone to vote.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 6th.
Halloween came and we had all treats with no tricks! Check out some of the fun our staff and students had! Have a great weekend!
📢 Public Notice 📢
The Benton Harbor Area Schools (BHAS) Board of Education invites you to attend the Benchmark Review Structured Conference on November 4, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Berrien RESA, 711 St Joseph Ave., Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Contact: 269-471-7725
This in-person meeting will review the district's 18-month Benchmark Progress as part of the Partnership Agreement with the State of Michigan. The agenda is available at www.bhas.org.
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month 💚
This month, we’re bringing attention to the challenges faced by homeless youth and the importance of providing them with support and resources. If you know of any students experiencing homelessness, please reach out to our McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison, Cleather Nichols, at cleather.nichols@bhas.org. #HomelessYouthAwarenessMonth
Hello Tiger Nation,
We're committed to providing the best possible school lunch experience for our students and staff. To help us achieve this goal, we're conducting a school lunch survey. Your feedback will help us understand your needs, preferences, and any areas where we can improve.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: bit.ly/3XCoQZI
We appreciate your participation in making our school lunch program a success!
Today's BHAS Board of Education work session will be rescheduled to a later date. The Board would like to give our students and the public an opportunity to participate in the active civic events that are taking place within our district this week.
Further communication will be sent out to provide the date and time of the rescheduled work session. Thank you for your consideration in advance.
🏀🏅 Winter Sports Season is Approaching! 🏅🏀
High School Boys Basketball and Wrestling tryouts kick off on November 11, and Girls Basketball tryouts start on November 18. Make sure to submit your physicals before tryouts begin! Let’s bring that Tiger pride to the court and mat! 🐯💪 #TigerNation
📩 Not sure if your physical is up to date? Email us at bhhsathletics@bhas.org to check.
