Battle Creek Public Schools

⚡️Weather Update for Youth Track Practice⚡️ We are closely monitoring the potential for severe weather this afternoon. At this time, practice is still scheduled from 5:00–5:50 PM. If the weather turns severe or conditions become unsafe during that time, practice will be canceled. All updates will be posted on the Battle Creek Public Schools social media pages. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay tuned for any updates later today!

Congratulations to our track athletes who qualified for the Norfolk Track Classic this Thursday! This meet features the top competitors from all classes across Northeast Nebraska, and we are proud to have Battle Creek represented well. Attached is the schedule showing our athletes and the events they will be competing in that day. Let’s have a great showing and continue to make Battle Creek proud!

BCPS to Welcome New Staff Member By Gracie Hitz At the beginning of the 2025 -2026 school year, Battle Creek Public Schools will be welcoming an additional staff member: Mrs. Marisa Bolin, who will be teaching special education in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Mrs. Bolin grew up in Wisner, Nebraska, graduating from Wisner-Pilger High School in 2017. She graduated from Wayne State College in 2021 and is currently working on a master’s degree through the University of South Dakota. Mrs. Bolin completed her student teaching in Battle Creek five years ago and has been teaching full time at Stanton for the last three years. She and her husband Erik live in Battle Creek and are expecting their first child in July. The couple is also pet parents to two dogs: Charley and Nova. Bolin mentioned that she enjoys spending her free time reading, traveling, or simply being with family and friends. Mrs. Bolin’s passion for teaching began when she was a young child. She stated that she loves working with students with disabilities and being an advocate for them. Welcome to Battle Creek Public Schools, Mrs. Bolin.

The countdown is on to the end of the Banner Auction!!! Get your bids in ASAP. Auction ends Sunday at 7:00 p.m. https://forms.gle/QLic2haLztwuNzPR8 Leaderboard: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pxhtaRNNPQbNE3IxorUvLKtKfBfVdMej151lkQY10TU/edit?usp=sharing

Our mattress fundraiser is THIS SATURDAY from 10:00 - 4:00. 📅🎶 The goal is at least one customer per family. Please help support your local music department by sharing the news and the event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1134825155311942

Our annual Spring Fling Concert for 7th-12th grades is ONE WEEK away! See you then. 📅🎶

April 28th - May 2nd Weekly Update... #CommittedToExcellence! #WhatAnOpportunity!

Cari McConnell Retiring By Abbie Erickson At the end of the current school year, Miss Cari McConnell will be retiring after dedicating the last twenty-five years to Battle Creek Public Schools. She served the district from 2000 to the present as librarian for both the elementary and high school buildings. McConnell grew up in the small town of Sutherland, Nebraska, attending the Sutherland Public Schools for all thirteen years of her education. After graduating, she studied at Mid-Plains Community College where she majored in English. Following community college, McConnell headed to the University of Nebraska at Kearney where she acquired a library endorsement. During her time at Battle Creek, McConnell helped coach one-act play production and speech, and she also served as a class sponsor. When asked to name a favorite memory of her time at BCHS, McConnell reminisced about when the speech team earned runner-up honors at state in 2007. McConnell added that her favorite part of being a librarian was helping kids discover books and information they are interested in. She loved to work with kids one-on-one. McConnell mentioned that, after retiring, she will spend more time with her mother. She also has a deep passion for writing that has taken a backseat over the years. With more time, she intends to pursue her writing career, something she has always wanted to do.

Prauner Leaving BCHS By Jadyn Buckendahl When the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, Battle Creek High will be saying goodbye to one of its teachers: Mr. Tyler Prauner, who taught 7th and 9th grade world history and 11th grade environmental science. Prauner will be leaving to take a position at Wayne High School. He will be teaching 7th and 8th grade history and coaching football and junior high track. Prauner grew up in Battle Creek, graduating from Battle Creek High School in 2014. He graduated from Wayne State College in 2019. Before coming to Battle Creek High, Prauner served as a speech language pathology aide (SLPA) for Educational Service Unit District 1 in Wakefield, Nebraska. When asked about his year at BCHS, Prauner stated, “Leaving a place like Battle Creek is tough because I had an awesome experience. I am very appreciative of the opportunity to come back and be a Brave again.”

The Brave and.Bravette track teams battled hard in the rain at the West Holt Invite today. The Braves ended up as team champions racking up 165 points, while the Bravettes earned the runner-up title with 118. #BCstrong

Athletic Banquet for grades 9-12 is on May 2nd at 6:00pm. RSVPs to eat are due by tomorrow 4/25 if you plan to eat! Please use the link to RSVP. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO EAT TO ATTEND. If you plan to eat please pick up and pay for the meal ticket in the office by next Friday. Senior athletes eat free but must have a ticket!! Contact Andrea Wintz with any questions. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNkrtqA7UStYR-C4QpliNw0Bxcqi6N58FDcugnO4FzpdopvQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Here is the live results link as well as the invite schedule for tomorrow's HS West Holt Invite. https://live.athletic.net/meets/50242

Reminder to RSVP for the athletic banquet by 4/25/25. Tickets can be purchased in the office. $15 per person to eat. Seniors athletes eat free but must pick up a ticket! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNkrtqA7UStYR-C4QpliNw0Bxcqi6N58FDcugnO4FzpdopvQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 BCHS Cheer Squad! Aspen, Kolby, Brooklynn, Briley, Bella, Caleigh, Lainy, and Alivia will represent the Braves & Bravettes with pride and enthusiasm!! The squad will be coached by Mrs. Frauendorfer and Mrs. Olsufka.

The Battle Creek Public School Foundation would like to invite the community to our Foundation Dinner on Friday night. Over $20,000.00 in scholarship will be awarded thanks to many of our great alumni and community members. Tickets are available at the high school office.

Live results link for the BC JH Invite today: http://anet.live/3rk3fa Field events start at 11:00, with track events to begin at 1:30

We are 2 WEEKS from our annual mattress fundraiser! 📅🎶 Our goal is 25+ mattresses this year & anything can be shipped anywhere! Please help support your local music department by sharing the news and the event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1134825155311942

Due to the number of students who will be gone for JH Track, Golf, & Varsity Track, the Jr/Sr High Students(7-12) will have a virtual learning day on May 8, 2025. Due to hosting District Track, all students in grades PreK-12 will have NO SCHOOL on May 15, 2025.

Banner Auction Update Online bids accepted until Sunday May 4th at 7:00 p.m. Bid link: https://forms.gle/NTNZ39ZqkhMvDxu17 Leaderboard link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pxhtaRNNPQbNE3IxorUvLKtKfBfVdMej151lkQY10TU/edit?usp=sharing

April 21st - 25th Weekly Update... Please remember there is not school for students on April 21st (Monday) or April 25th (Friday) this week. #CommittedToExcellence! #WhatAnOpportunity!