Boys Golf Results @ ITCC
Thompson 84-7th
Lindgren 84-8th
Weinandt 91
Thramer 92
Kuchar 92
Team 351 Runner-up
JV Scores:
Richardson 97
Wolf 100
Sheppard 102
Kilday 104
Mrs. Nelson had quite the day with these 9 high school Art students!
Art Show Reception at Blue Cat Gallery in Wayne. Asher, Rachel and Aislynn's artworks received honors.
Darrell Edward Weed, Jr., son of Kelly and Darrell Weed, Sr., attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all fourteen years of his education.
Darrell was active in one act play production, speech, and quiz bowl during all four years of high school, and he was a cheerleader as a junior. When asked to name a favorite staff member at BCHS, Darrell listed Mr. Jason Schmidt because his class is structured, and he has a good humor.
Outside of school, Darrell enjoys participating in Boy Scouts, fishing, and pin shooting.
After graduation, Darrell plans to attend college but is undecided at this time.
Darrell was active in one act play production, speech, and quiz bowl during all four years of high school, and he was a cheerleader as a junior. When asked to name a favorite staff member at BCHS, Darrell listed Mr. Jason Schmidt because his class is structured, and he has a good humor.
Outside of school, Darrell enjoys participating in Boy Scouts, fishing, and pin shooting.
After graduation, Darrell plans to attend college but is undecided at this time.
Piper Kay Strom, daughter of Waylon and Michaela Stom, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for the entirety of her education. She is an active member of United Methodist Church.
While at BCHS, Piper participated in volleyball and basketball during all four years of high school. She also was a member of track and field for two seasons. In volleyball, she qualified for the state volleyball tournament in 2024, and she was an all-state volleyball honorable mention honoree for the 2025 season. She served as team captain in both volleyball and basketball her senior year.
Aside from athletics, Piper was a member of Trailblazers for two years and participated in FFA for five years, qualifying for the state convention five years in a row. For her dedication to the chapter, Piper was selected to serve as president for the 2025-2026 school year. Piper was also selected as Student of the Month on multiple occasions, and she was a homecoming candidate in the fall.
When asked to name a favorite instructor at the school, Piper listed Mr. Billy O’Brien because she has always enjoyed having the opportunity to participate in FFA and she has enjoyed his classroom activities as well. She stated that Mr. O’Brien greatly improved her leadership skills this year. Piper stated that her favorite class was math. She is good with numbers and really enjoys solving problems. Piper’s favorite memory from her time at BCHS is when the Bravettes made it to the state volleyball tournament her junior year. Piper said, “I loved the environment and most of all, [having the opportunity to play] in those games there.”
Outside of school, Piper enjoys making memories with friends and family. Her family enjoys watching sports and going to the movies. This year, Piper was employed at Weiland Doors where she did a human resource internship for her work-based learning on Fridays.
After high school, Piper plans to attend Northeast Community College for her associate’s degree before transferring to the University of South Dakota to pursue a career in business administration.
While at BCHS, Piper participated in volleyball and basketball during all four years of high school. She also was a member of track and field for two seasons. In volleyball, she qualified for the state volleyball tournament in 2024, and she was an all-state volleyball honorable mention honoree for the 2025 season. She served as team captain in both volleyball and basketball her senior year.
Aside from athletics, Piper was a member of Trailblazers for two years and participated in FFA for five years, qualifying for the state convention five years in a row. For her dedication to the chapter, Piper was selected to serve as president for the 2025-2026 school year. Piper was also selected as Student of the Month on multiple occasions, and she was a homecoming candidate in the fall.
When asked to name a favorite instructor at the school, Piper listed Mr. Billy O’Brien because she has always enjoyed having the opportunity to participate in FFA and she has enjoyed his classroom activities as well. She stated that Mr. O’Brien greatly improved her leadership skills this year. Piper stated that her favorite class was math. She is good with numbers and really enjoys solving problems. Piper’s favorite memory from her time at BCHS is when the Bravettes made it to the state volleyball tournament her junior year. Piper said, “I loved the environment and most of all, [having the opportunity to play] in those games there.”
Outside of school, Piper enjoys making memories with friends and family. Her family enjoys watching sports and going to the movies. This year, Piper was employed at Weiland Doors where she did a human resource internship for her work-based learning on Fridays.
After high school, Piper plans to attend Northeast Community College for her associate’s degree before transferring to the University of South Dakota to pursue a career in business administration.
The 2026 Junior High Track schedule is here.
Mark your calendars and come watch our Braves and Bravettes compete this spring.
Mark your calendars and come watch our Braves and Bravettes compete this spring.
Support Our Music Department’s Mattress Fundraiser! 🛌
📅 Event Date: Saturday, May 2nd
🕙Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Battle Creek High School Commons
Looking for a better night’s sleep? Now’s the perfect time!
🎶 Our Music Department is
hosting a Mattress Fundraiser Sale featuring brand-new, name-brand
mattresses at great prices – and every purchase supports our students!
🔝 Top Brands: Purple, Helix, Therapedic, Tranquility
💤 Comfort Options: Soft, Medium, Firm
Types Available: Memory Foam, Latex, Pillow Tops, Hybrids, Adjustable Bases &
More
💵 Payment: All forms accepted + Financing available (for approved applicants)
📦 Delivery: Direct to your home in 3–5 weeks
📢 Spread the word to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and church members —everyone deserves a great night's sleep while supporting a great cause.
🎯 Our Goal: Sell 25+ mattresses to benefit our Music Department and students!
Let’s make this our best fundraiser yet. Thank you for your support! 💛💜
📅 Event Date: Saturday, May 2nd
🕙Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Battle Creek High School Commons
Looking for a better night’s sleep? Now’s the perfect time!
🎶 Our Music Department is
hosting a Mattress Fundraiser Sale featuring brand-new, name-brand
mattresses at great prices – and every purchase supports our students!
🔝 Top Brands: Purple, Helix, Therapedic, Tranquility
💤 Comfort Options: Soft, Medium, Firm
Types Available: Memory Foam, Latex, Pillow Tops, Hybrids, Adjustable Bases &
More
💵 Payment: All forms accepted + Financing available (for approved applicants)
📦 Delivery: Direct to your home in 3–5 weeks
📢 Spread the word to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and church members —everyone deserves a great night's sleep while supporting a great cause.
🎯 Our Goal: Sell 25+ mattresses to benefit our Music Department and students!
Let’s make this our best fundraiser yet. Thank you for your support! 💛💜
Our 29 state qualifiers are ready to represent Battle Creek Public Schools among the other 1100 competitors at the FCCLA State Leadership conference in Lincoln. Wish these ladies good luck!
The 2026 Junior/Senior Prom is quickly approaching! Family & friends are invited to the Grand March and Coronation of the King and Queen on Saturday, April 11. Please see the attached info and contact one of the Junior class sponsors with questions.
Fun to watch Isaac and Xander compete again at the Battle of the Border (South Dakota vs Nebraska) All Star Game. It was great to see their teammates support.
https://www.youtube.com/live/_AZO50jE69o?si=LrGn8xsjBxhiwgCC
Xander Larson and Isaac Rudloff playing in Battle of Borders All-Star game in Yankton. Link above
March 30th - April 3rd Weekly Update and other updates / happenings...
#CommittedToExcellence!
#SmallConsistentActions!
#CommittedToExcellence!
#SmallConsistentActions!
Reminder to get your JH Speech Shirts ordered! The store closes down Monday morning at 10:00 AM. Don't miss out!
https://bc-jh-speech-26-2.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Live Like Nate!!
🎶 What an unforgettable experience for our students! 🎶
We are incredibly proud to share that 23 of our talented musicians qualified and performed, representing our school with excellence and dedication.
Our Wind Ensemble made history with a remarkable achievement—performing the world premiere of Never Forget by Larry MacTaggart. Being the first to bring a new work to life is a truly special honor, and our students rose to the occasion beautifully.
A special congratulations goes to Kolby Kummer, our senior trombone player, who was awarded the Live Like Nate Scholarship. This recognition reflects not only musical talent, but character and leadership as well.
We couldn’t be more proud of these students for their hard work, passion, and commitment. 💙🎺
We are 5 WEEKS AWAY from our annual music department mattress fundraiser! 📅
Our music department is looking at taking a trip in the summer of 2028, so help support your students!
Spread the word! 📢📢
Here is the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ckjm69Uqt/
Our music department is looking at taking a trip in the summer of 2028, so help support your students!
Spread the word! 📢📢
Here is the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ckjm69Uqt/
Congratulations to Clare Schmidt on breaking into finals at state speech in informative.
It's that performance-filled time of the year! 🎶
The high school band and choir Pre-Contest Concert was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd; however, it has been moved to Thursday, April 16th to accommodate for those celebrating Holy Thursday. Mark your calendars! 📅
This concert will also serve as our Music Department Senior Night where we will honor the seniors, their families, and their contributions and support to our music program over the years. 💐
We are excited to see you there! 💛💜 Stay tuned for more updates.
The high school band and choir Pre-Contest Concert was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd; however, it has been moved to Thursday, April 16th to accommodate for those celebrating Holy Thursday. Mark your calendars! 📅
This concert will also serve as our Music Department Senior Night where we will honor the seniors, their families, and their contributions and support to our music program over the years. 💐
We are excited to see you there! 💛💜 Stay tuned for more updates.
Cathy Thompson Retiring
By Grace Herman
When the school year comes to an end, Battle Creek High will say goodbye to guidance counselor Cathy Thompson after 28 years of service to the district and 37 years in education. Thompson grew up in South Sioux City until the age of thirteen when her family moved to Neligh, Nebraska. She graduated from Neligh-Oakdale High School in 1983.
Thompson attended Wayne State College where she earned her bachelor’s degree with endorsements in special education and elementary education. Later, she returned to the school to study toward a Master’s Degree in School Counseling as well as an endorsement in Educational Administration.
Thompson and her husband Rick have two children: Candice, Chief Nursing Officer at Broadstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Nebraska, and Curtis, who owns his own accounting firm - Ridgeline CPA’s - in Hastings. The couple have five grandchildren.
Before coming to BCHS, Thompson worked at ESU #8 Learning Center at Plattsmouth High School. She stated that her role as school counselor at BCHS has been to support overall student success, and she has greatly enjoyed helping students achieve their academic goals, explore career and college options, face their challenges, embrace a growth mindset, and find their “fit” at Battle Creek High School. When asked to comment on what she is most passionate about with regard to education, Thompson stated, “I love helping students understand that each one of them is unique and that they each have their own gifts. Their future is full of endless possibilities; the challenge is to use those gifts and talents, to push themselves out of their comfort zone, to have courage to fail and the persistence to keep working, and to commit each day to becoming a greater human being.”
In her free time, Thompson enjoys reading, gardening, walking, cooking, Husker sports, and following her grandkids’ activities. Unsure of what the future has in store for her, she is hoping to spend more time with family, follow her grandkids’ activities, volunteer, and travel. She stated that what she looks most forward to in retirement is sleeping in, as she is a “night owl.” She stated that one of the first things she plans to do is move closer to her kids and grandkids.
When asked to name something she will miss about BCHS, Thompson said this: “I will miss our outstanding students and staff. Battle Creek High School is a very special place, and it takes great people to make it that way.”
By Grace Herman
When the school year comes to an end, Battle Creek High will say goodbye to guidance counselor Cathy Thompson after 28 years of service to the district and 37 years in education. Thompson grew up in South Sioux City until the age of thirteen when her family moved to Neligh, Nebraska. She graduated from Neligh-Oakdale High School in 1983.
Thompson attended Wayne State College where she earned her bachelor’s degree with endorsements in special education and elementary education. Later, she returned to the school to study toward a Master’s Degree in School Counseling as well as an endorsement in Educational Administration.
Thompson and her husband Rick have two children: Candice, Chief Nursing Officer at Broadstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Nebraska, and Curtis, who owns his own accounting firm - Ridgeline CPA’s - in Hastings. The couple have five grandchildren.
Before coming to BCHS, Thompson worked at ESU #8 Learning Center at Plattsmouth High School. She stated that her role as school counselor at BCHS has been to support overall student success, and she has greatly enjoyed helping students achieve their academic goals, explore career and college options, face their challenges, embrace a growth mindset, and find their “fit” at Battle Creek High School. When asked to comment on what she is most passionate about with regard to education, Thompson stated, “I love helping students understand that each one of them is unique and that they each have their own gifts. Their future is full of endless possibilities; the challenge is to use those gifts and talents, to push themselves out of their comfort zone, to have courage to fail and the persistence to keep working, and to commit each day to becoming a greater human being.”
In her free time, Thompson enjoys reading, gardening, walking, cooking, Husker sports, and following her grandkids’ activities. Unsure of what the future has in store for her, she is hoping to spend more time with family, follow her grandkids’ activities, volunteer, and travel. She stated that what she looks most forward to in retirement is sleeping in, as she is a “night owl.” She stated that one of the first things she plans to do is move closer to her kids and grandkids.
When asked to name something she will miss about BCHS, Thompson said this: “I will miss our outstanding students and staff. Battle Creek High School is a very special place, and it takes great people to make it that way.”
The FFA Closing Session, where final results will be announced, will be LIVE STREAMED at 3:00 PM!
Don’t miss it—watch here:
https://neaged.org/
Congratulations to Easton Ogden for being named a finalist in Junior High Ag Literacy!
