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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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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
This Week in Sports
April 6-12
https://benzieschools.net/downloads/communications/this_week_in_sports_-_april_6-12.pdf
Go Huskies!
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
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.
Mrs. Crossman’s Featured Alumni

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








