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We are dedicated to outreach through social media to better inform our community and beyond about what is happening in our school district.  We seek to communicate openly and promote discussion about our district, while constantly seeking to make ourselves better.

Please contact Director of Communications, Catina Crossman at [email protected] for all your social media needs. 

Latest News

04/07/2026
Kindergarten Round-Up 2026/27

WE  KINDERGARTEN

Benzie County Central Schools is announcing their 2026-2027 all day/every day Kindergarten Round-Up Schedule. Parents are encouraged to contact their neighborhood school beginning January 26, 2026 to set up appointments. If you are unsure which building your child would be attending, please contact Catina Crossman in the Central Business Office at 231-882-9653. Round-Up dates and phone numbers are listed.

Please note that students must be at least five years of age by September 1st, of 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten classes. Parent waivers to extend the date to December 1st, of 2026, must be signed and submitted by June 1st, of 2026. Waivers can be found on our website, www.benzieschools.net.

TO ENROLL STUDENTS, PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILD AND ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
DRIVERS LICENSE
(2) PROOFS OF RESIDENCY
April 13, 2026 – Homestead Hills Elementary -231-882-4641
April 15, 2026 – Lake Ann Elementary – 231-275-7730
April 16, 2026 – Betsie Valley Elementary – 231-378-4164

-Mrs. Catina Crossman
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

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04/07/2026
WELCOME BACK!

Welcome back, everyone!

I hope you all had a fun and relaxing spring break Now it’s time to jump back in, refocus, and finish the school year strong. 

Let’s make these next weeks count. 

We are beginning our 4th and final quarter of the year. 

Report cards will be coming home with students on Friday, April 10.

There are many events and activities taking place between now and June 10. 

I encourage you to stay up on building and district newsletters, our district facebook as well as our website.

Have a great week!

We've got this!

- Mrs. Catina Crossman

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Board of Education Administrative Assistant

Director of Communications| Social Media | Talent Mngt. Asst.

Pupil Accounting Specialist

04/06/2026
This Week in Sports - April 6-12
03/24/2026
2026/2027 Kindergarten Round-Up

WE LOVE KINDERGARTEN

Benzie County Central Schools is announcing their 2026-2027 all day/every day Kindergarten Round-Up Schedule.

 Parents are encouraged to contact their neighborhood school beginning January 26, 2026 to set up appointments.

 If you are unsure which building your child would be attending, please contact Catina Crossman in the Central Business Office at 231-882-9653.

 Round-Up dates and phone numbers are listed.Please note that students must be at least five years of age by September 1st, of 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten classes. 

Parent waivers to extend the date to December 1st, of 2026, must be signed and submitted by June 1st, of 2026. 

Waivers can be found on our website, www.benzieschools.net.

TO ENROLL STUDENTS, PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILD AND ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

DRIVERS LICENSE

(2) PROOFS OF RESIDENCY

April 13, 2026 – Homestead Hills Elementary -231-882-4641

April 15, 2026 – Lake Ann Elementary – 231-275-7730

April 16, 2026 – Betsie Valley Elementary – 231-378-4164-

Mrs. Catina Crossman

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Board of Education Administrative Assistant
Director of Communications| Social Media | Talent Mngt. Asst.
Pupil Accounting Specialist

04/28/2026
Autism Awareness Seminar for Families and Caregivers - April 28, 2026 | Interlochen Public Library

Autism Awareness Seminar for Families and Caregivers

Join us for greater knowledge about autism and leave with valuable tips!

Families, caregivers and community members are invited to attend a one-hour seminar on the impacts of autism and the many resources available in schools that can also be useful in homes or community.

The Northwest Education Services (North Ed) Autism Consulting Team will share information that will shed light on autism and the many supports available in the community.

Featured Alumni

Visit our blog for our weekly Featured Friday Alumni. Our Alumni are doing great things and we want to share them with you.

Featured Friday Alumni

Alumni are featured on our district BCCS Facebook page as well as on our website. Enjoy!

Dr. Jake Flynn – Class of 2000Dr. Denis Gonyon – Class of 1990Kara Milliron – Class of 1991Joshua Stoltz – Class of 1994Hannah Rodriquez – Class of 2009Dr. Michele Siderman – Class of 1986John Plumstead – Class of 2004Dr. Ed Scarbrough – Class of 1982Brent Crossman – Class of 1988Victoria Mekas (Mitchell) – Class of 1997Danielle Plumstead (Moss) – Class of 2004Dr. Shannon (Knudson) Leahy – Class of 1992Todd Addis – Class of 2005Jason Nordbeck – Class of 1993Joe Smeltzer – Class of 2008Cory Taylor – Class of 2012Heather Bruce (Gray) – Class of 1995Jason Flynn – Class of 1997Ted Quick – Class of 1986Amy Gehring Ph.D. – Class of 1990Michael Bair – Class of 1992Adam Herringa – Class of 1994Rachael Waterson Duncan Pharm.D – Class of 2005Kristi (Sneary) Bush – Class of 1990Billie (Grudzien) Hooker – Class of 1998Anne Herron – Class of 1983Lori (MacGirr) Wells – Class of 1983Jessica (Smith) Edinger – Class of 2005Marshal Dunham – Class of 2016Samantha Lathwell – Class of 2002Debbie (Plont) Garden – Class of 1983Christal Frost – Class of 1998Chase Gray – Class of 2012Alyssa Smith – Class of 2011Nathan Hejl – Class of 2012Annie Browning – Class of 1995Sally Ramey Rook – Class of 2002Eric Caugh – Class of 1989Caitlin Lorenc – Class of 2005Kendra McIntyre (Carpenter) – Class of 2000Ginger Heyn (Torresan) – Class of 1992Laurel Jewett (Yalch) – Class of 1999Michaela Williams – Class of 2013Jessica (Lemmen) Whaley – Class of 2013Ashley (Kriskywicz) Knox – Class of 2005Jason Sheffer – Class of 2002Matt Block – Class of 1992Ashley Parrotte – Class of 2008Justin Purchase – Class of 2012Luc Blazejewski – Class of 2005Travis Thenikl – Class of 2007