Weekly Parent News

Upcoming Dates

October 23: NHS Application Deadline 8am
October 30: 1/2 Day for Students, 11:05 dismissal
November 6: Veteran's Day Breakfast
November 14: BCFAB Craft Show
November 20-21: Byron Center High School Theatre presents Puffs
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break

High School Daily Schedule: BCHS Daily Schedule 26-27
2026-2027 School Calendar: 2026-2027 BCPS Calendar

Attendance Information

Please notify the office as soon as possible to report an absence, late arrival or early dismissal time for your student. Attendance messages should be directed to 616-878-6610 to leave a message or email bchsattendance@bcpsk12.net

Unexcused Absences

Please communicate with the school within 24 hours to excuse an absence. After that, a detention will be assigned. Once a detention is assigned for an unexcused absence, your student must serve the detention, even if the absence is called in as excused afterward.

NHS Applications

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher were sent letters last week about applying for the National Honor Society. If your child received one and they are interested in applying they will need to pick up an application in the Counseling Office at the high school. Applicants will have until Friday October 23 at 8:00 am to have them filled out and turned in to Mrs. Parrish in room 417. Failure to turn in the application by the deadline will void their application. If your child did not receive a letter but should have please have them stop by Mrs. Parrish's room to inquire about getting one.

Veteran's Day Breakfast

The Byron Center High School National Honor Society is hosting their 2nd Annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 6th from 8am-9:30am in the high school cafeteria. If you have a veteran in your family who is interested in attending, please email Pam Gillespie at pgillespie@bcpsk12.net for details.

Update from the State of Michigan Regarding Work Permits

As of October 2, schools will no longer issue work permits for minors in the state of Michigan. Instead, permits must be applied for online through Youth Employment Permit Portal a.k.a.YEPP. For more information, please see the attached flyer or visit Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP)

BCHS Career Speakers Wanted

BCHS English teachers are looking for individuals willing to share information about their careers with our Senior English students. We want our students to have the opportunity to explore a wide range of professions before they graduate from high school. Our goal is for our students to learn about your journey toward your profession, what a typical day looks like, and your reflections on your job as they consider these careers for themselves. All career presentations take place during our FLEX time on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:20 PM - 1:45 PM from September - December. If you are interested in speaking with some students about your career, please contact Pam Gillespie at pgillespie@bcpsk12.net or 616-878-6635.

Support a Student

BCHS is looking for help supporting students by covering some student expenses, such as cap and gowns for seniors, AP test registration fees, yearbook costs, etc. Student needs are verified by our staff to determine the level of support they need. If you are interested in helping, please check the Support a Student Donation list of items that are needed. The quantities will be updated as the needs arise. Donations can be dropped off at the high school office during regular school office hours, or mailed to Byron Center High School, Attn: Support a Student, 8500 Burlingame SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. All donor and recipient information will remain anonymous and confidential. Donations will go directly into our student benevolence account. For questions, please contact Pam Gillespie at pgillespie@bcpsk12.net

We appreciate our generous BC community!

Ski Club

Interested in the Ski Club? Sign-ups open November 2! Check out this flyer for all the details: Ski Club Information

Close Up Washington DC

Mrs. Stroven (Teaches AP U.S. Government and Politics) and Ms. Brunsink (Teaches AP U.S. History and Sociology) have the amazing opportunity to take a group of BCHS students on an educational trip to Washington, D.C. for the week of March 14th-19th, 2027!

This trip, called Close Up, is a unique opportunity to learn more about U.S. History and American Government with students from all over the country for an entire week. On this trip, we will tour historical monuments, visit government buildings, meet with representatives in Congress or their staff, discuss current political issues with other students, and be immersed in the democratic process. The tuition cost of this trip covers everything needed to attend, such as flight, hotel, 3 meals a day, transportation, tour guides, and entrance fees to events. See this brochure for more details on what our week in Washington, D.C. will entail.

Close Up also offers a school-specific financial aid fund to help make this experience accessible to more BCHS students. If you would like to support our students, you can donate through the Close Up website using our school code GR002. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps make this opportunity possible for more students. Please also reach out to Mrs. Stroven if you know of local businesses or organizations that may be interested in contributing. Close Up is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your donation is tax-deductible.

The deadline to enroll for students and make the first deposit towards their trip is October 27th. Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in attending are encouraged to contact Mrs. Stroven at astroven@bcpsk12.net or have your student stop by Room 427 to learn more about the trip and its cost.

We look forward to offering students this exciting opportunity to experience our nation's capital in person!

Parents of Seniors

Please refer to the Important Dates for Seniors 2027 document for all senior event information, dates and times. This will be updated as needed to provide you with the most current details.

Cap and Gown Orders

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Seniors attended a class meeting where we discussed ordering their cap & gown for graduation. It may feel early, but planning ahead is key to making sure everything is ready for their big day. Jostens has provided the link below to shop all of their package deals. Their basic Cap and Gown Package is $53 and that includes the following four items needed for the ceremony: gown, cap, tassel and stole.

If your student is planning on using a sibling's or former students' gown, please make sure they are the same size.Orders are due by Monday, October 19th. If you have any questions, including the need for financial arrangements, please contact Pam Gillespie at pgillespie@bcpsk12.net or 616-878-6635

Graduation Packages BCHS

SAN 2027

Senior All Night Party 2027(online registration only): Registration Letter - SAN2027 OR Register here! Seniors can claim their FREE Class of 2027 t-shirt here