Weekly Parent News
Upcoming Dates
May 4-15: AP Testing
May 15: Senior Walk
June 3-5: Half Day for Final Exams
PASS Group: Staff Appreciation Week May 4-8
PASS could use your help to spoil our teachers and staff. Please click on the link to sign up. PASS Staff Appreciation/NorthStar Graduation Luncheon Sign Up
BCHS Parent Survey
When you have a few minutes, we would greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete our BCHS Parent Survey by May 15.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable and plays an important role in helping us continue to make BCHS the best it can be. We share results from the multiple-choice questions with our School Improvement Team and we carefully review themes from the open-ended responses to guide our ongoing efforts.
Thank you for partnering with us and for your continued support!
Senior Information
With just 2 weeks of class left for our Seniors, we encourage senior parents to take a quick look at important end-of-year info, including deadlines and graduation details. A few minutes now can help everything go smoothly later. Thanks so much for your support!
Senior Parents Medication Pick Up Reminder
Does your senior student have medications that are stored at school??
If so, this is your friendly reminder from the nurse to PLEASE pick up all medications (prescription and OTC) by the end of the seniors last day of school on MAY 15!
All medications MUST be picked up by a Parent/Guardian.
All medications not picked up by 11:00 a.m. on our last day of school (June 5) will be discarded and disposed of safely/properly. We cannot store medications in any buildings over the summer.
Please contact our District School Nurse for any additional questions:
Lisa Vander Veen, RN lisavanderveen@bcpsk12.net 616-878-6639
Media Center Info for Seniors
Seniors! All books need to be turned in and fines paid before graduation day! Please check your Alexandria account or with Mrs. West in the Learning Commons.
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.
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.
Protect Young Eyes: Mental Health & Tech
Byron Center Public Schools is hosting Protect Young Eyes speaker Michele Lothschutz on Tuesday, May 12, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. for a presentation on the impact of technology on kids' mental health. This session is about building awareness of online behaviors impacting kids and learning strategies to help protect students from AI-related risks.
The event is free and will take place in the Nickels Intermediate cafeteria (3100 84th St SW Byron Center, MI 49315).
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 Counseling Office
Career Exploration Field Trip for Freshmen
Whether you are thinking about college, trade school or on-the-job training, this field trip is for you! MiCareerQuest is a large-scale, interactive career exploration event for middle and high school students, featuring hands-on activities in industries like manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and IT. Students meet professionals to learn about high-demand jobs through engaging exhibits and simulations.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Devos Place Convention Center
9:00 AM-12:45 PM
Please register your student, and turn in a signed permission slip by Friday, May 15th (copies available in the Counseling Office).
Students are responsible for any missing class work 2nd through 5th hour.
Transportation and sack lunch is provided.
Spots are limited to the first 100 registered students.
For more information check out their website, this 60 second video or this 3 minute clip.
