The Husky Hub
March | 2024 | Benzie County Central Schools | E-Edition
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Superintendent Erfourth Update
Hello Husky families, staff, students, and community supporters,
We have entered the first week of March and are working hard going into the last few months of the school year. We are proud of all the work being done in our classrooms to connect students with meaningful learning.
We continue to see amazing achievements from our students and staff.
Congratulations to our very own Ms. Nowak, for winning the Z93 Hits Teacher of the Month.
Opening night of The Addams Family is Friday, March 8 at 7:00 PM. An additional performance will be held on March 9 at 7:00 PM and a matinee on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 PM.
Our High School Band received an overall I which is a Superior Rating. They will be heading to State Festival, again. Our Middle School Band received an overall score of II which is an Excellent Rating.
Congratulations to two of our high school choirs for participating in the District Choral Festival. Chamber Choir received a Division II rating and rocked their sight-reading portion. Benzie Bellas made their festival debut and received a Division I rating. Beautiful performances by all of our Benzie Central Musicians.
The Benzie Central Science Olympiad team traveled to their final regular tournament of the season in Alpena Saturday, scoring 4th place at the regional competition. Robot Tour (Built by Liz Lints, programmed by Alyssa Dippel) and Forestry (Mia Jones & Sophie McLaren) still earned individual bids to represent the Huskies at Western Michigan University this year.
Our Benzie Central Wrestling team has seven individual state placers:
🔥Dayne Gillison 113 pounds 6th place
🔥Lane Sanchez 215 pounds 7th place
🔥Tyrone Brouillet 157 pounds 6th place
🔥Dalton Geetings 150 pounds 7th place
🔥Cambrie Lawrence 130 pounds 4th place
🔥Jacob Gillison 138 pounds 2nd place
🔥Nathan Higgins 132 pounds 8th place
VEX IQ Robotics Competition Michigan State Teamwork Champions. 74484A Four Dimensional is going to the VEX World Championship in Dallas Texas. Great work Wyatt, Victor, and Dylan.
Thank you to our Benzie Sunrise Rotary. They presented a check in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Benzie County Central Schools. This grant money will be used to purchase new instruments for our band program. Community member, Ray Nichols, was key in helping secure this, as well as, other funding sources to help us purchase new and replacement instruments for our students.
As a reminder, we take our students' and staff's safety and wellness seriously. If you or your student ever have concerns about the safety and well-being of anyone in our schools, please contact your child’s principal or make a report to OK2Say. We have trained staff to investigate these concerns and provide supports to those impacted.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
- March 8, 9, & 10 - The Addams Family High School Musical 7:00 PM (Friday and Saturday) 2:00 PM (Sunday) * Don't miss out on an opportunity to watch our talented students perform.
- March11 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 PM
- March 25 - April 1 - Spring Break
- April 8, 9, & 11 -Kindergarten Round-Up - April 8 Homestead Hills Elementary, April 9 Betsie Valley Elementary, and April 11 Lake Ann Elementary (Call building secretaries for appointments)
- April 8 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 PM
- April 11 - Seniors Final Walk with Cap and Gown to Elementary Schools
- April 12 - End of 3rd Marking Period
- April 26 -Early Release
As we know, inclement weather is just around the corner. ( So far we have been pretty fortunate). Please be sure you have an updated phone number on file to receive our cancellation calls. Please contact your building secretaries with updated contact information.
The school year has been an exceptional one thus far, and I am excited when I walk into each building and see students engaged with teachers and support staff and learning taking place. We have much to be proud of.
Go Huskies,
Amiee Erfourth
Superintendent
Benzie County Central Schools
Parents of 8th – 12th grade students:
U.S. News & World Report
Here is Benzie Central's updated U.S. News profile page, with details about our rankings:
http://www.usnews.com/.../benzie-central-sr-high-school-9730.
U.S. News and World Report - Lake Ann Elementary
The U.S. News and World Report published their 2024 Best Elementary Schools, and the news is good for Lake Ann Elementary School: Our school placed among the top 40% of elementary schools in the state of Michigan, making it a U.S. News Best Elementary School.
Here’s a look at what was published about our school, including its new ranking(s):
https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/michigan/school-217780.
Advanced Placement Biology
The Addams Family
Lake Ann Elementary
After School Tutoring Program | Middle School and High School
All students who would like extra support with school work are welcome from grades 6-12. The program will be held from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Monday through Thursdays.
There will be no tutoring on Fridays.
Students can show up any day for any subject. Students must bring all supplies to work for the full one hour, and have a scheduled ride home at 4:00 PM. If transportation is an issue, please don't forget that you can utilize the service of our friends at Benzie Bus. (231) 325-3000
HUSKY ROBOTICS
Artists at Work
Employment Opportunities
Do you love interacting with people? Have you ever considered serving your local community in a meaningful way? Do you enjoy challenges and making a difference in the lives of children? If so, Benzie County Central Schools just might be what you have been looking for! We are hiring for Elementary teachers, Secondary Math teacher, Secondary Science teacher, Elementary Counselor, JV Girls Softball Coach, and Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach. Please check out our website for more details. Join our Husky family!
--Community Resources--
Mrs. Mullen’s Closet for Benzie County was set up in memory of Dyanne Mullen, a principal at Hart Public Schools and part time resident at Crystal Mountain. Dyanne was instrumental in making sure all students in her building had necessary clothing all year. When Dyanne passed away in 2010, Mrs. Mullen’s Closet was started in her memory to continue to help students in Hart.
Baby Pantry- St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Lake Ann United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Open at the church in Lake Ann, next to Stone Oven (park in the back parking lot and use back door entrance) on:
Tuesday’s 9am - 12pm
Wednesday’s 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday’s 9am - 12pm
Any questions can be directed to the LAUMC office at (231) 275 - 7236.
(231) 325-3000
If your community organization would like to be added to the Husky Hub, please contact Catina.
Substitute Teachers Needed!
$150.00 Daily Rate
$175.00 Designated Building Subs
Apply today!
Why Benzie Central Schools?
The mission of the Benzie County Central School community is to provide a safe learning environment that motivates all students to reach their highest potential by providing the necessary skills to become life long learners and leaders in a changing society.
We believe each child can learn and achieve to their highest potential
We believe the school must be a positive, safe, and comfortable learning environment
We believe the school must inspire self-confidence, self-motivation, and self-discipline in all students
We believe a child’s education is positively influenced by parental and community involvement
We believe our students will become responsible community members
Benzie County Central Schools is a premier school district located in beautiful Northwestern Lower Michigan offering world class programs. For more information, please contact 231-882-9653.
♦️”Beating the Odds” District
♦️Mackinaw Center CAP Recognized
♦️US News and World Report Silver Medal Winner
♦️College Board AP Honor Roll
Superintendent, Amiee Erfourth
Email: erfourtha@benzieschools.net
Website: www.benzieschools.net
Location: 9300 Homestead Rd. Benzonia, MI. 49616
Phone: 231-882-9653
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent | Board of Education Administrative Assistant | Pupil Accounting Specialist | Talent Management Administrative Assistant | Webmaster | Director of Communications, Catina Crossman
The Husky Hub is from the desk of Mrs. Catina Crossman.
Go Huskies!
Email: crossmanc@benzieschools.net
Website: www.benzieschools.net
Location: 9300 Homestead Road, Benzonia, MI, USA
Phone: 231-882-9653
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benzieschools