Weekly Parent News

Upcoming Dates

Friday, November 15 - Half day for students; dismissal at 11:10am
Friday, November 15 - Fall Play
Saturday, November 16 - Fall Play 
Friday, November 22 - SAN Table
Wednesday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Break

BCHS Fall Play

It's a Wonderful Life- get tickets for November 15 & 16

Do you KNOW someone in the cast or crew?! Would you like to send them well wishes in the Playbill/Program? Make someone's day with a special message! Click here!

It's a Wonderful Life Spirit Days
Monday, November 11 - Monochrome
Tuesday, November 12 - Candy Cane Lane
Wednesday, November 13 - Decades Day
Thursday, November 14 - Baby It's Cold Outside
Friday, November 15 - Snow Day

High School Musical Audition Notice

Our next production is going to be High School Musical and we want HS students to be part of it!

Audition Details:
When: Week of December 2nd
Location: Van Singel Fine Arts Center
Audition Packet: LINK HERE

Whether a seasoned performer or new to the stage, High School Musical is an opportunity to shine. It’s a chance to sing, dance, and act in a show that has something for everyone. Students join a supportive community of passionate theatre students, create lasting memories, and be part of an unforgettable production.

Students: Click HERE to sign up for the Theatre Club and stay up-to-date with all the audition details. Let’s make this production a smash hit – together!

Best,
 The BCHS Theatre Production Team

Annual SAN Bake Sale Fundraiser

The SAN Committee is participating in the annual BC Fine Boosters Craft Show by hosting a Baked Goods sale on Saturday, November 9. 

We are looking for Seniors and Senior Parents and Grandparents to help. We need LOTS of baked good donations, a set-up crew, bake sale workers, and clean-up. 

Donations to be pre-packaged for selling if possible. Cute packaging always sells! If your baked item contains nuts, please label accordingly. Thank-you in advance for your involvement. 
Sign-up here!

Counseling Newsletter

Spirit Store

Looking for new BC gear? The Spirit Store's online store is open. 

Senior Mock Interviews

BCHS is looking for individuals with hiring/interview experience who would be willing to come in and do Mock Interviews with our Senior English Students. Please use this link, BCHS Mock Interview Sign Up,  for additional information along with our dates and times.

We are still looking for Career Speakers for November and December. We set aside 25 minutes from 1:25 PM - 1:50 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays for career presentations. If you, or anyone you know, would be interested in talking with a small group of students about your career, please contact Pam Gillespie at pgillespie@bcpsk12.net or 616-878-6635 for more information.

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 this year for those who prefer to meet us there. 

Final date for signups is Nov 15, but sign up early if you want a spot on the bus as we fill up fast!

See the for information document details.

Graduation Senior Photos

Following are the links for seniors to submit their photos:

Senior Photo - yearbook@bcpsk12.net
Baby Photo - bcbabies25@gmail.com
Activity Photo - bcsenioractivities@gmail.com

If you have any questions or need help getting senior photos taken, please reach out to jvanderlaan@bcpsk12.net

Following are the requirements for senior photos. As you begin to plan your senior photo sessions, please keep the following information in mind.

  • Outfits must be within school dress code
  • No clothing may be worn that advertises cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, weapons, gang affiliation or has any sexual implications
  • Tops must have a minimum of a 1 inch strap and cannot be strapless or low cut.
  • No part of the midriff can be exposed.
  • No short shorts or short skirts (No more than 6 inches above the knee), ripped clothing cannot be higher than 6 inches above the knee.
  • Students may wear hats that are appropriate. If you are unsure, please ask.
  • We suggest you have at least one outfit that fully stays within these guidelines to avoid having your submitted photo denied.
  • There should be no props.
  • All photos MUST be vertical.
  • Photos can be full body or head and shoulder (head and shoulder photos look best), color or black and white.
  • Photos must be in a digital .jpg format and 300 ppi
  • Cell phone photos will NOT be accepted.

Photo for the yearbook should be emailed to: yearbook@bcpsk12.net. Please put student's name in the subject line.

Students will receive an email reply to confirm their photo was received. If the photo does not meet the requirements, students and parents will be notified.

Byron Center Community Band

We're getting the band back together! Check us out at:  vsfac.com/BCCB
November Concert Series:
  Rehearsals: Thursdays, November 14 and 21, BCHS Band Room, 6:30-8:00 pm
  Concert: Monday, November 25, VSFAC Stage, 7:00 pm*
  *You must attend at least one November rehearsal in order to perform in the concert. Thank you for understanding.
Additional Rehearsals: (Not required for the November Concert)
  Thursday, September 26, Rehearsal, 6:30-8:00 pm, BC West Middle School
  Monday, October 21, Rehearsal, 6:30-8:00 pm, BC West Middle School

Please RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/BCCBFall

BCFAB Craft Show

BC Fine Arts Boosters is excited to start the vendor booth application process for the Byron Center Annual Arts and Crafts show, located at Byron Center High School (8500 Burlingame SW, Byron Center MI 49315). This year’s show will be on Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm. Set-up times will be Friday 6:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturday 7:00am- 9:00am in your assigned area. As in the past, there will be help available for set-up and take-down if needed.

Please complete the application as soon as possible to secure a spot.  If you have any requests around booth location or electricity needs, put those in the comment section.  Please request electricity only if you really need it, we have a limited number of spots with electricity.  While we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate your requests, we will certainly try our best.

If you are having trouble completing the online application for any reason, please email us back and we will do our best to assist you bcfabcraftshow@gmail.com.  You will receive confirmation by early October.  At that time, we will collect lunch orders as well as payment for both lunch and booth space. We are looking forward to another successful year and hope you will be a part of it!

Click here to complete the online application

Let’s Connect:
Instagram: @byroncenterfinearts
Facebook: @byroncenterfineartsboosters

Athletic Schedules

Schedules can be located on the BCPS App or on byroncenterathletics.com

MHSAA Playoff Events

End of season playoff games are MHSAA events. BCPS cannot accept passes of any kind. GoFan Digital tickets can be purchased through the GoFan Website

Sports Boosters Reverse Raffle