Weekly Parent News
Upcoming Dates
April 17-24: Prom Tickets Sold at Lunch
April 25: Junior/Senior Prom at Noto's
May 4-15: AP Testing
May 15: Senior Walk
June 3-5: Half Day for Final Exams
Important Notice from the Attendance Office
To help us keep attendance accurate and make the school day run as smoothly as possible, we kindly ask that parents and guardians notify the attendance office in advance of any appointments or early dismissals.
Whenever possible, please call 616-878-6610 and leave a voicemail(this is checked throughout the school day), email bchsattendance@bcpsk12.net or send a note ahead of time so we can have your student ready and minimize classroom interruptions. This also helps ensure a quick and easy pickup process for you.
We truly appreciate your support and cooperation in helping us create a safe, organized, and positive environment for everyone.
Spring State Assessment Information
As we prepare for the upcoming spring state assessments, we want to ensure that both students and parents are well-informed about the testing schedule and the importance of these assessments. Families will receive more information through email that is specific to their students' grade level in the upcoming weeks.
11th Grade Testing Dates:
- April 14 - Accommodated SAT
- April 15 - SAT (12:15 Dismissal)
- April 16 - M-Step (11:15 Dismissal)
- April 21 - Make-up SAT
- April 23 - WIN
- April 28 - Make-up WIN
9th and 10th grade Testing Dates:
- April 15 - PSAT 9 and PSAT 10 (12:15 Dismissal)
- April 21 - Make-up PSAT 9 and PSAT 10
Semester 2 Exam Schedule
- Wednesday, June 3 - 1st and 2nd hour exams
- Thursday, June 4 - 3rd and 4th hour exams
- Friday, June 5 - 5th and 6th hour exams
Final Exam Attendance Expectations
All students are expected to take their exams on the scheduled dates. If an extenuating circumstance arises, such as illness or a family emergency, please notify the teacher as soon as possible so a plan can be made to complete the missed exam. Documentation may be requested if needed.
Please note that vacations, sports travel, and other planned trips are not considered extenuating circumstances for missing scheduled exams. Families should plan accordingly so students are present for their exams on the assigned dates.
Annual Education Report (AER) Now Available
The Annual Education Report (AER) is now available for each BCPS school on their respective website, as well as in each school office. AERs contain detailed data on state-provided school accountability, student assessment results, national assessment, educator qualifications, school improvement funds and strategies, and civil rights information. The current year AER reports on this data from the previous school year. To access the AER online, please visit the school website and navigate to the “Annual Report” tab. If you have any questions regarding the report, please contact your building principal.
Byron Center High School 25-26 AER Report
Junior/Senior Prom
The Junior class officers are thrilled to announce that prom season is officially here! On Saturday, April 25, from 8pm to 11pm at Noto’s in Grand Rapids, we will step into this year’s theme of Tale as Old as Time for a night full of elegance and enchantment.
Tickets are $50 each, cash or credit only (If paying with a credit card, a service fee will be applied to the transaction) and will be sold at all three lunches starting Friday, April 17 through Friday, April 24. Tickets will NOT be available at the door!
Guest forms are required for any BCHS underclassmen invited by a Junior or Senior OR any guest who is not a BCHS student. Forms will be available in the office starting Monday, March 16 and will be due no later than 3:00pm on Thursday, April 16.
Protect Young Eyes: Mental Health & Tech
Byron Center Public Schools is hosting Protect Young Eyes speaker Michele Lothschutz on Tuesday, May 12, for a presentation on the impact of technology on kids' mental health. This conversation will explore the complex intersection between research, brain development and algorithms.
The event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required by Friday, May 8. https://forms.gle/wPZHmnMbYyjLLTkq9
Byron Center Fall Color Guard Clinic & Auditions
Do you love to dance? Do you love to perform? Do you want to be part of our award-winning marching band? Then you should come try color guard! Color guard is a coed performance activity that combines dance and acting with spinning flags and other color guard equipment. Our upcoming color guard clinics are a great way to begin your journey with color guard, no experience needed. After clinics, our auditions will set the color guard line for next year.
This opportunity is open to ALL 2026-27 BCHS students! Dance, spin, travel the state of Michigan and perform with our award-winning marching band through the fall. If you are interested in attending one of our color guard clinics or auditions, sign up here!
BC Spirit Store
The School Spirit Store website is up and running. Bulldog fans can order all their BC merch by visiting the website at https://bulldog-spirit-store.square.site/ You’ll find BC sweatshirts, t-shirts, blankets, hats, and more! The store is fully student run by our Entrepreneurship class and each purchase helps promote real world learning experience for our students! Please note our store is open online only!
From the Nurse's Office
As we enter cold/flu season, the nurses wanted to send a few helpful reminders of when to keep your child home from school. Please see this flyer for more detailed recommendations.
