Enrichment
Our Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools seek to enrich the lives of students in and out of the classroom. We offer many of these opportunities on campus, often within the school day.
Clubs
Science Club, Eco Club, Model UN, Choir, Campus Ministry, Yearbook, Student Government, Interact, Creative Writing, Book Club, Pep Club, Quiz Bowl.
Read more in our blog post: St. Philip students are involved – 100%
Available at: High School
Model United Nations
Available at: High School
Interact Club
Interact is a club for young people, ages 12 through 18 who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community that they care most about. Through Interact, you can:
- Carry out hands-on service projects
- Make regional and international connections
- Develop leadership skills
- Have fun!
Interact has a membership of over 250,000 youth in more than 11,000 clubs worldwide. It’s one of Rotary’s fastest growing programs. Interact clubs are self-governing and self-supporting and can be either school or community based. Interact’s name is a combination of the words international and action. With clubs in over 120 countries and geographical areas, Interact is truly an international phenomenon.
The liaison with the Rotary Club is Mrs. Kathy Gallagher. The Interact Club of St. Philip Catholic Central High School is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Battle Creek. Rotary and Interact are chartered by Rotary International.
Available at: High School
National Honor Society
Criteria for the National Honor Society. Student must:
- Apply for membership
- Achieve and maintain a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4 point scale for an average over the first three quarters of the year of induction
- Exhibit Leadership
- Commit to community service
- Serve as a role model
Available at: High School
National Junior Honor Society
- Apply for membership
- Achieve and maintain a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4 point scale for an average over the first three quarters of the year of induction
- Exhibit Leadership
- Commit to community service
- Serve as a role model
The students inducted will be members of the current 6th or 7th grade class and will serve as the charter group for the next school year. NJHS is governed by a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer who are nominated and voted on by the entire Society every May. Community service projects are conducted every year and members are required to perform individual service hours (7th grade: 20 hours; 8th grade: 25 hours).
Available at: Middle School
Ski Club
E-mail: karnson@bcacs.org
The BCACS Club members enjoy the benefits of reduced rates on lift tickets and equipment rentals at Bittersweet Ski Resort in Otsego, Michigan.
The club is an opportunity to save you money and create opportunities for our children to have fun together on the slopes. You are free to go on your own anytime during the valid hours to reap the benefits of your membership.
Available at: High School, Middle School, Elementary School
After School Enrichment
Since early 2016, our students have had the opportunity to learn piano, play guitar, compete in chess, take photographs, develop their athletic skills, work on their dance moves, and decompress with yoga. Read about it in our blog post: Spilling Our Best Kept Secret.
Our Enrichment Program was paused during Covid 19, but stay tuned! We are working on resuming the enrichment program in January 2023!
Available at: Elementary School
Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
Available at: High School, Middle School, Elementary School
Bring It On Book Challenge
The Bring It On Book Challenge motivates students to read for enjoyment. This is an opportunity to practice teamwork and cooperation and to share quality children’s literature with friends.
Available at: Elementary School
Girls On The Run
Girls on the Run® is a national 501(c)3 positive youth development program that combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development–their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.
Contact site liaison Christy Riley at criley@bcacs.org or (269) 965-7769 for more information.
Available at: Elementary School

Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
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