Our 2019 Senior Capstone Finalists

High School

Every senior in our three diocesan high schools have one assignment in common – the Senior Capstone. The Senior Capstone journey begins junior year when students select a topic from an approved list based on the Theology curriculum. With help from teachers and...

Senior Spotlight: Jude Cox, Seth Wojcik, Madison Elliot & Ryan Reincke

High School, Senior Spotlight

Jude Cox Jude Cox’s high school highlight was attending the Battle Creek Math and Science Center. He liked the large school setting and was glad to have the opportunity to meet new people. “Even though there are more kids at the center, I find it much more...

The power of crayons and books

Elementary School

St. Joseph kindergarten teacher Brooke Schmitz loves the diversity in her classroom. The challenge, however, is fostering inclusion. “There weren’t a lot of books in my classroom that told stories about different cultures or different experiences growing up,” Ms....

Senior Spotlight: Brodie Landstra, Taylor Hood, Eryn Crocker, & Quian (George) Ong

High School, Senior Spotlight

Brodie Landstra Brodie Lanstra’s educational interests have been fairly balanced in high school. He enjoys literature and art, as well as his courses at the Battle Creek Math and Science Center. “There was no subject that really stood out to me,” Brodie said. As a...

BBQ Festival: Fun for everyone. Funds for our school.

Elementary School, High School, Middle School

If you are a member of our BCACS family, you’ve probably heard about the Cereal City BBQ Festival taking place May 3-4 on the school grounds – the games, the contests, the raffle, the bands, the food. But did you know the Cereal City BBQ Festival is all about our...

Senior Spotlight: Abigail Hill, Michael Hluang, Alexis Pessetti, & Matthew Gordon

High School, Senior Spotlight

Abigail Hill Abigail Hill wasn’t sure what to study in college until she went to the Calhoun Area Career Center. “Everyone would ask me the same old question concerning my career,” Abby said. “I would wander in the abyss of that question, dragging my feet through the...

The Way of the Cross told in a different way

Middle School

The Lord’s Passion is the apex of our faith journey, which is why Lent is a special season for our St. Joseph students. As a family, we prepare for Easter with prayer, penance, and fasting. And every year, during Holy Week, the middle school performs the Passion Play....

Senior Spotlight: Irene Hibbard, Brendan Duff, Maya Segovia, & Nolan Kersten

High School, Senior Spotlight

Irene Hibbard Irene Hibbard wants to become a nurse for a simple reason. “I like helping people,” Irene said. “That sounds so basic, but knowing that I can save someone’s life is really cool.” When she graduates, Irene will be a certified Emergency Medical Technician....

A world of experience close to home

Elementary School, Middle School

St. Joseph students don’t have to travel far to access a variety of extra-curricular activities. Our After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) has been bringing clubs, sports clinics, language lessons, art, music, and cooking classes to the school grounds since 2016....

Senior Spotlight: Myrka Cardoso-Garcia, Diego Campos, Nicholas DweHein, & Lydia Cutshall

High School, Senior Spotlight

Myrka Cardoso-Garcia Myrka Cardoso-Garcia is fairly certain she will be attending the University of Michigan next fall. Although she doesn’t have a specific major in mind, Myrka is certain her future includes science. Currently, she is interested in the health or...