Battle Creek Public Schools

BCHS to Welcome New Spanish Instructor By Kenna Pochop Battle Creek alum Molly (Schulz) Zimmerman will be returning to her roots in the fall when she takes on the role of Spanish instructor at the school. Zimmerman will work alongside Mrs. Jenni Frey who will be teaching Spanish part time and taking on the role of Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator. Zimmerman grew up in Battle Creek, graduating in 2007. She went on to receive her post-secondary education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. At UNL, Zimmerman majored in secondary education and received her endorsement in Spanish. Zimmerman currently teaches at Norfolk Catholic High School, but she was a substitute instructor at BCHS in the past. When asked about returning to her own high school, Zimmerman stated she is “excited to be back where she came from.” She added, “Battle Creek is a wonderful school district, and there are other opportunities for me there.” One of those “other opportunities” is head coach of the dance squad, a position held by long time coach Kim Easland. Zimmerman will take on that role over the summer of 2022. When asked about this new opportunity, Zimmerman mentioned that she is excited because she was a BC Jammer herself in high school. Outside of the classroom, Zimmerman loves to teach yoga, read, and spend time with her family. She and her husband Ryan are parents to three children: Elijah, Alena, and Mila. Battle Creek Public Schools is very excited to welcome Mrs. Molly Zimmerman to our staff this fall.

Boone Central Invite- Schedule of Events Field Events – Start at 2:00 p.m. Boys Shot Put followed by Girls Boys Long Jump followed by Boys Triple Jump Boys Pole Vault followed by Girls Girls High Jump followed by Boys Girls Long Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump Girls Discus followed by Boys Running Events – Start at 4:00 p.m.* 3200 M Relay – Girls/Boys – Finals 4:00 p.m. 100 M Hurdles – Girls – Prelims 4:20 p.m. 110 M High Hurdles – Boys – Prelims 4:30 p.m. 100 M Dash – Girls/Boys – Prelims 4:40 p.m. 400 M Dash – Girls/Boys – Finals 4:55 p.m. 3200 M Run – Girls/Boys – Finals 5:10 p.m. 200 M Dash – Girls/Boys – Prelims 5:40 p.m. Finals – Start at 6:30 p.m. 100 M Hurdles – Girls 6:30 p.m. 110 M High Hurdles – Boys 6:35 p.m. 100 M Dash – Girls/Boys 6:40 p.m. 800 M Dash – Girls/Boys 6:50 p.m. 300 M Int. Hurdles – Girls/Boys 7:10 p.m. 200 M Dash – Girls/Boys 7:30 p.m. 1600 M Run – Girls/Boys 7:35 p.m. 400 M Relay – Girls/Boys 7:50 p.m. 1600 M Relay – Girls/Boys 8:00 p.m.

New Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator at BCHS By Kenna Pochop For the past 22 years, students in Battle Creek have been learning the Spanish language from Mrs. Jenni Frey. However, this coming fall, Frey will be taking on a new role at the school: Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator. She stated that she will still teach part time, but many of her classes will be turned over to new hire Molly Zimmerman. Frey grew up in Orchard, Nebraska, and attended Orchard High School, which is now a part of the new Summerland High School. Frey studied secondary education at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa, and received endorsements in English and Spanish. She later received a Master’s degree from Wayne State College in curriculum and instruction. In addition to her 22 years in Battle Creek, Frey also taught at Norfolk Senior High School for three years. When asked to comment on this new job opportunity, she stated that she is excited and can’t wait to help teachers with their curriculums. She added that she will also enjoy working with new teachers to help them be at their best in the classroom. When away from school, Frey loves boating, reading, and spending time at her daughters’ events. She and her husband Brent are parents to two girls: Helena and Harper.

Stanton junior high track invite event schedule for Friday, April 8.

The Junior High Track meet for tomorrow is now Friday, April 8th. The schedule of events will be the same.

The Brave and Bravette Track teams have been white hot to start the season, claiming both team championships and best grill team at the first two meets of the year! They will be in action next Tuesday in Albion at the Boone Central Invite.🏆🏆🏆🏆 #BCstrong #GrillTeamU

1 State Champion, 6 National Qualifiers, 6 Gold Medals and 4 Silver Medals. Congratulations to the following FCCLA members for their amazing performance at the State FCCLA Conference. Promote and Publicize Carli Hamilton- State Champion, Gold Medal, National Qualifier Chapter service project display Afftynn Stusse, McKinley Hansen, and Brennen Weidner - Gold & state runner-up, National qualifier Focus on Children Level 2 - Brittany Borchers - Gold, State runner-up, National qualifier Say Yes to FCS Breanna Borchers - Gold, State runner-up, National qualifier Chapter in Review portfolio Adley Seifert & Lainey Knapp - Silver Focus on Children Level 3 Alexsis Kersten - Silver Nutrition and Wellness Sami Wemhoff - Silver Great job representing the Battle Creek Community!

With a long jump of 23-01, Landon Olson sets a new career best and extends his school record past the 23 feet mark for the first time! #NewRecord #AmongUs

New Vocal Music Instructor at BCHS By Haley Hrabanek The students of Battle Creek will have a new vocal music instructor this coming fall: Miss Abigail Robinson. Robinson will replace Miss Laura Johns who is leaving the school after six years. Robinson grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska, and attended the Norfolk Public Schools before earning her post-secondary education at Wayne State College. Robinson stated that she has always been involved in music. In high school, she participated in choir and show choir in addition to performing in jazz and marching band. While at Wayne State, she was a member of the concert choir, the wind ensemble, the clarinet ensemble, and the drumline. Robinson mentioned that she had very influential music instructors in high school who sparked her interest in a career in music herself. She stated that she loves helping people and wanted to do it in something she is good at: music. Robinson mentioned that she applied for the Battle Creek position because of the close-knit community and because she liked Battle Creek’s motto: “Committed to Excellence”. She stated that she wants to work for a music program committed to excellence as well. She added that a bonus is the proximity of the community to her hometown of Norfolk. Robinson said that in her spare time she enjoys working out, doodling and coloring, and just relaxing.

Entry lists for today's HS track meet can be found under Documents/Athletics/Track&Field/Meet Information

The first youth track practice was fun. The next one is Monday, April 11th at 5 pm. #BCPride

Great concert ladies! Spot the singer! Ashlynn R. sang in the Festival Choir. In the Treble Choir were Taylynn A., Izzy F., and Olivea E.

UNK Honor Band and Choral Clinic concert begins at 5. Here is the link to view the concert online: http://unk.edu/eventdashboard. 3 ladies will be in the Treble Choir and 1 in the Festival Choir!

Good luck to the State FCCLA members competing today and tomorrow in Lincoln! #BCstrong

4 short weeks away until the Battle Creek Music Dept’s Mattress Sale. Spread the word, tell coworkers, friends, neighbors, family, ETC.! Help your favorite Music student raise $$$ for their student account & help the Battle Creek Music Dept! #bedsforBattleCreek

Four singers are representing Battle Creek today at the rescheduled UNK Honor Band and Choral Clinic! Here is the link to view the concert online: http://unk.edu/eventdashboard. 3 ladies will be in the Treble Choir and 1 in the Festival Choir!

Events schedule for the Battle Creek track meet on April 5th.

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 BC Cheerleaders: Justine Kurpgeweit, Ashlynn Rath, Taylynn Aldag, Kenzi Eckert, Amber Schurman, Dani Sheppard, Leah Tillman, Sidnee Hollum, Jaelynn Kesting, Lana Tillman, Aspen Greve, Alyssa Jaster, and Kolby Kummer.

Battle Creek sixth graders doing their part to keep our school’s grounds looking good. Thank you Mr. Olson for leading the way!

Thanks to Farmers Pride of Battle Creek for partnering with Battle Creek Public Schools on creating opportunities for students through Work-Based Leaning. #SchoolofChoice #CreatingOpportunities