Weekly Parent News
Upcoming Dates
April 3-10: Spring Break
April 25: Junior/Senior Prom at Noto's
Helping You Student Build the Right Schedule Presentation
Thank you to those who attended Parent Teacher Conferences and/or our "Helping Your Student Build the Right Schedule" presentation this week! Our staff truly enjoys connecting with BCHS families. If you didn't have a chance to attend our presentation, please review the slides at your convenience. The slides include helpful information and links related to scheduling for next year and high school planning in general.
Helping Your Student Build the Right Schedule - March 2026
2026-27 Returning to District Form
Please help us prepare for the next school year by completing this 2026-27 Return to District Form by March 27.
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
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
SAT/PSAT Testing
College Board BigFuture App and Connections Program Opt-Out (9th-11th)
College Board offers the BigFuture app to students where they can receive SAT/PSAT scores, as well as college and scholarship matching information. This requires the student to enter a mobile phone number and complete a set of Connections questions during the registration process. If they do not use the app, they can still check scores on the College Board website, but there will be no college/scholarship matching. Please read the Parental/Guardian Opt Out Form. If you wish to opt your student out of the BigFuture/Connections Program, please complete this form and either drop it off in the high school office, or email it to Pam Gillespie at pgillespie@bcpsk12.net Forms are due by Monday, March 23.
Tutors Needed
We are currently looking for students who are interested in tutoring after school and/or during Flex time. Students who are interested in becoming a tutor, should stop by the Learning Commons to see Mrs. West or email her at cwest@bcpsk12.net.
Tutoring is a great way to support fellow peers, build leadership skills, and earn service hours toward a service award.
Teen Poetry Contest with KDL
Kent District Library is currently accepting entries to the annual Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest, open to teens in grades 6-12 living or attending school in Kent County. This is a great opportunity for teens to share their writing and win a cool prize. Teens are encouraged to submit up to two poems by April 1 to be eligible to win a $50 gift card to Meijer. Learn more at writemichigan.org/teen-poetry-contest.
German Program
Scheduling for next year has officially begun, and we are excited to invite students to sign up for our growing German program! Beyond just learning a new language, students will explore vibrant cultures and gain a competitive edge for future college applications and global career opportunities. From engineering and business to music and the arts, German is the key to a world of innovation. No prior experience is necessary—just a curiosity to learn and grow. Sign up for German 1 for the 2026-2027 school year! Contact Mrs. Finkbeiner at jfinkbeiner@bcpsk12.net with any questions about the German program!
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.
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.
