Jun 8, 2018 | Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Kelly Francisco’s 4-year-old preschool This was an event that I put together for my parents to say thank you for all of their love and support throughout my year of treatment. This was just my way of saying thank you. Robert Kaufmann, who works for and manages...
May 25, 2018 | Elementary School, High School, Middle School
The end of the school year brings graduations, inductions, and ceremonies. Our Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools are no different in this respect. Where you will see a difference is in the location of our celebrations. We are a Christ-center school, and His church is...
May 18, 2018 | Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Our BCACS family is becoming more diverse, with over 30% of our students coming from underrepresented groups. This vibrant mix of cultures is a gift to our schools, but it comes with a challenge. “It is important we treat all students with respect and provide the same...
May 11, 2018 | Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Our Battle Creek Area Catholics Schools are blessed with dedicated administrators and innovative teachers, but sometimes they need a little help. Thanks to our generous parents, the revitalized Moms and Dads Clubs are taking the lead. Remove old mulch from the St....
Apr 12, 2018 | Middle School
St. Joseph Catholic School vice-principal Katie Reed sent an email to her middle school staff after Spring Break. We share the following excerpts with permission. I am in a fortunate position to hear from students and staff about the AMAZING things you all do for our...
Mar 29, 2018 | Elementary School, Middle School
A special visitor came to St. Joseph Catholic School to teach the children about Jesus. Although invited inside, Paul was more comfortable outside, welcoming every student who came to see him. Paul is a donkey, one of three donkeys owned by St. Joseph parishioners...
Mar 22, 2018 | Middle School
As a freelance writer, I have multiple clients, including the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Recently, the diocese asked me to write an article on Confirmation – how it isn’t a graduation from Catechism classes, but an invitation to live a deeper life in the church. While...
Mar 1, 2018 | Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Angels are rarely seen, which may explain why most BCACS families don’t know our schools have a whole host of angels. They move in and out of a small office in the St. Joseph Parish Center staffed by a single employee. It is the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools...
Feb 8, 2018 | Elementary School, High School, Middle School
It takes a village to raise a child and BCACS is one great village. Now our children need that village to create a vision. “We all want to set our kids up for success and to do that we have to constantly re-evaluate what we are doing and how we can improve,” said Lisa...
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