Weekly Parent News

Upcoming Dates

October 27 - Paying for College Presentation in VSFAC, 6 pm
October 28 - Fall Choir Concert in VSFAC, 7 pm
October 29 - PSAT/NMSQT
October 30 - String Fling Orchestra Concert in VSFAC, 7 pm
October 31 - Half day of school
November 8 - BCFAB Craft Show

National Honor Society

Applications for the National Honor Society went out Friday, October 10 via mail carrier. If your child is a sophomore, junior or senior with a 3.5 GPA or higher they should have received one. (If your child is already a member they will not be receiving one.) If the application has not shown up please contact Mrs. Parrish at kparrish@bcpsk12.net so she can get one to you. The deadline to turn in the applications is Friday, October 24 at 8:00 am. Failure to turn in the application by this time will jeopardize your child's chances of getting accepted. If your child is not interested in applying they do not need to fill out the form.

Homework Support

Thank you to all of our parents for helping support students by making time after school to get caught up on missing assignments. Your partnership makes a big difference!

This school year, we've added peer-to-peer tutors to our Homework Support program and it's been a huge success in helping students who need a little extra guidance. Currently, we have been offering homework support for all freshman courses and math courses. Starting in Quarter 2, we're excited to expand and include this support to our sophomores.

We encourage students and parents to:

Check PowerSchool regularly to stay informed about missing assignments and academic progress.
Encourage students to connect with their teachers for extra help when needed.
Remind students to check their email for important Homework Support updates.

Together, we can help students stay on track and build strong study habits!

Career Speakers and Mock Interviews

BCHS English teachers are looking for individuals willing to share information about their careers with our senior English students. We want our students to have the opportunity to explore a wide range of professions before they graduate from high school. Our goal is for our students to learn about your journey toward your profession, what a typical day looks like and your reflections on your job as they consider these careers for themselves.

All career presentations take place during our FLEX time on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:25 PM - 1:50 PM from September through December.

We are also looking for help with mock interviews our seniors will be participating in. If you have interviewing experience, we invite you to join us as we aim to give our students a professional interview experience.

If you are interested in speaking with some students about your career or participating in the mock interviews, please contact Pam Gillespie at pgillespie@bcpsk12.net or 616-878-6635.

Military Recruiters

Local military recruiters are able to request student information for our junior and senior classes. This includes their first and last name, home address, phone number and school email. We are required to provide that information unless you opt your student out. This was an option labeled, "Release Directory Info", which you were able to select during the registration process. If you already selected "no", you do not need to do anything further. If you are unsure, or want to change your "yes" to a "no", please complete our Google form using this link by Friday, October 31. If you have any questions, please email Pam Gillespie at pgillespie@bcpsk12.net.

Paying for College

From the Counseling Office Byron Center High School Counseling Department is offering a “Paying for College” presentation in the Van Singel Fine Arts Center for seniors and their family members Monday, October 27 from 6-7 pm. This 30 minute presentation will be hosted by Grand Valley State University and the content is applicable to all colleges (community college, private, public and trade schools). They will cover how to pay for college and apply for financial aid using FAFSA. We hope you can make it!

Parents of Seniors

Please refer to the Important Dates For Seniors document for all senior event information, dates and times. This will be updated as needed to provide you with the most current details.

Class of 2026 Senior All Night Registration Form

BCHS Spirit Store

The Spirit Store is open online for business! Please visit BCHS Spirit Store to make your purchase. Orders are typically filled within two business days. GO BULLDOGS!

BCHS Theatre

Byron Center High School Theatre presents: TRAP

November 14 @ 7 pm
November 15 @ 2 & 7 pm

Tickets on sale now! To purchase, visit vsfac.com/trap

Ski and Snowboard Club

A club for 5th through 12th grade students who enjoy hitting the slopes together. This pre-paid club transports students to and from BCHS and Bittersweet Ski Resort six Tuesdays in January and February.

An option to meet at Bittersweet (no bus transportation) will be available for those who prefer to meet us there.

See the informational document for details.