We also had a few students join the 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 word clubs, which are huge accomplishments!
The students joining the 1,000,000 word club this month were Beckett Quinn, Owen Preister, Zoey Tannehill, Barrett Sovereign, Avery Beckenhauer, Teela Bleich, and Ali Korth!
Camden Ogden was our lone student to join the 2,000,000 word club this month, and only our second student overall to join that club for the 2021-2022 school year!
Battle Creek Elementary would like to recognize some students that joined our 'AR Word Clubs' during the month of March.
1st and 2nd grade students that joined the 100,000 word club were Rowan Altwine, JaKobe Leathers, Elizabeth Staub, and Braylee Erickson (Not Pictured).
3rd-6th Grade students joining the 500,000 word club were James Rudloff, Grace Smedra, Braylon Beal, Easton Blevins, Cora Daily, Layla VanTassell, Caden Buss, Porter Farmer, Jay Hestekind, Michael Maughan, Mattingly Nelson, Taylor Ahlman, Addyson Carstens, Taya Daily, Tyan Thompson, and Mia Weidner!
3rd-6th Grade students joining the 750,000 word club were Kayeleigh Schaffer, Cali Wintz, Kylee Henn, Hunter Sonnenfelt (Not Pictured), Rowan Volquardsen, and Emily Oestreich!
These students were all recognized for their great efforts and are continuing to work toward the next word club they can join!
Battle Creek Elementary is proud to recognize our Student of the Month, Class of the Month, and Student of the Month Nominations.
The Student of the Month for the Month of March was Lenyx Jessen! Lenxy does the right thing all the time, in all areas of the school. Mrs. Taake noted that she follows expectations, she helps others, and she always comes to school with a smile on her face. Lenyx is trustworthy and ‘Controls What She Can Control’ at all times. Lenyx is regularly heard holding her classmates accountable for our school-wide expectations in a polite and respectful way.
Our Class of the Month for March was Mrs. Sheppard's Fourth Grade Class! This class has steadily worked to improve and become their very best each and every month. It hasn’t always been easy, and it’s taken a lot of effort, but they’ve worked hard to become the class they are and I am very proud of what I was able to witness during the month of March. Mrs. Sheppard's Fourth Grade Class is composed of many individuals that all come together to meet the expectations by holding each other accountable in a respectful and productive way.
We also honored our Art Student of the Month Nominations (By Class), the Overall Art Student of the Month (Peyton Tillotson), and the Art Classes of the Month!
On Thursday, March 31st, Battle Creek Elementary hosted our Monthly Assembly to recognize great efforts by students and staff during the month, draw for awards, and to discuss both our outgoing March Mission and our incoming April Mission. Pictured below are our March Birthdays, as well as the winners of Lunch with the Principal, Brownies and Ice Cream (not pictured are Land Kowalski and Teedan Anderson), and Class Extra Recess!
Battle Creek Alumni, please take a couple minutes to complete this survey and share your opinions about the town of Battle Creek! The survey will be open through the summer. We appreciate your time and responses!
http://go.unl.edu/battlecreekalumni
Come hear the high school band and choir tonight at 7!
Slowly, but………well slowly, they’re coming together.
Battle Creek Elementary is currently participating in the Kids Heart Challenge (formally Jump Rope for Heart) which is fundraising for the American Heart Association. Website is: www.heart.org/khc. Final deadline for donations is Friday, April 8th. Thanks for your support!
Battle Creek track & field, as well as golf results, will be placed under Documents/Athletics. Click on the sport you'd like to view. We will also place T & F Meet Info/Order of Events in the the Track & Field folder.
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Congratulations to these outstanding students on being named to the Battle Creek HS March Students of the Month.
BC Track & Field Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, March 30th at 10AM! https://bctrackandfield2.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
What a great group of kids -- representing BCHS at yesterday's Conference Quiz Bowl meet @ GACC!!
Olivea Erickson, daughter of Mary and DeWayne Erickson, attended Battle Creek Elementary and St. John Elementary before coming to Battle Creek High School in seventh grade.
Olivea was involved in one act play production and speech for one year, and she was active in robotics, mock trial, and choir for three years.
Olivea named choir as her favorite class. When asked to name a favorite instructor at BCHS, Olivea mentioned Ms. Laura Johns who she said was kind and taught Olivea the beauty of music.
When not in school, Olivea can be found reading fanfiction, watching anime, sleeping, or making pizzas and sandwiches at her job at Casey’s. She has been employed there since May of 2021.
After high school, Olivea plans to go into social work, but she is still undecided on which college she will attend.
Ethan Anthony Miller, son of Megan and Tony Miller attended Huntington Elementary in Lincoln through fourth grade before coming to Battle Creek at the start of fifth grade. Ethan is a member of First Christian Church in Norfolk.
Ethan participated in golf during all four years of high school, and he played football and wrestled for one season each. Ethan was the Academic All State recipient for boys golf.
Ethan was involved in speech and band for three years. As a speech senior, he and his Oral Interpretation of Drama team claimed third place at districts to qualify for state competition. In band, Ethan has been a three time qualifier for All State Band. In addition, he was active in one act play production, robotics, and quiz bowl during all four years. For his efforts on stage, Ethan was named as an Outstanding Actor at the Mid-State Conference competition this past winter. In robotics, Ethan and his teammates earned multiple first place awards and qualified for the state and national competition during his sophomore year. This year in quiz bowl, Ethan and his teammates earned runner-up honors. He is a member of National Honor Society and has served as a Trailblazer for the past two years. Ethan has been all the A Honor Roll throughout high school and is a four time Student of the Month honoree.
When asked to name a favorite teacher, Ethan listed Mr. Mike Couch, stating, “His positivity is contagious, and he allows us to problem solve and be ourselves.” Ethan listed history as his favorite subject of study.
Outside of school, Ethan enjoys golfing, playing video games, and hanging out with friends and family. Ethan has been a lifeguard at the local YMCA and Battle Creek pool for two years.
After graduation, Ethan plans to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota. He will major in mechanical engineering.
Meghan June McCracken, daughter of Adam and Jacki McCracken, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of her education. She is a member of First United Methodist Church in Norfolk.
Meghan was active in speech, drama, band, and dance during all four years of high school. She was a member of the district speech team all four years. In drama, Meghan earned multiple acting awards and was selected Drama Student of the Year as a junior. She was also the Academic All-State recipient for the drama department. Meghan was chosen to the Nebraska State Honor Band three times and served as the student conductor of the band this year. In addition, she was a captain on the dance squad.
Meghan was a member of the golf team for two seasons, and she was the Academic All-State recipient both years. She is a member of National Honor Society and currently serves as secretary for the local chapter. She has been in student council for three years and has been on the A Honor Roll throughout high school. Meghan has served as a Trailblazer for the past two years of high school.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Meghan mentioned her speech coach, Mrs. LeAnn Frauendorfer, stating, “She knows how to push you to be your best while also supporting you at your worst. I know I can always confide in her or have a great laugh!” As for her favorite class, Meghan listed Anatomy and Physiology.
When not at school, Meghan can be found reading, playing guitar, singing, going to the theater with friends, traveling, or working at S.M.I.L.E.
After graduation, Meghan is headed to Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, to major in nursing. She plans to one day become a practicing midwife.
Thank you to Ms Leuthold and Bel-Air Elementary School for allowing this Battle Creek senior @paytyn_taake to experience what teaching kindergarten is all about. #Future-teacher
Former Battle Creek High School Graduate Todd Volk to be Featured Speaker at Battle Creek Public School Foundation Dinner
Richard Frederick Brauer, son of Richard and Marisa Brauer, attended St. John Lutheran School for grades preschool through eighth grade before coming to Battle Creek High School at the start of his freshman year. He is a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.
Rich was active in football, basketball, and track during all four years of high school. For his efforts in football, he was named to the All-District Team, and he was honorably mentioned by the Norfolk Daily News in 2021. In addition, Rich was named Player of the Game against Boone Central in 2020. He was a 4-year letter winner in track, a 3-year letter winner in football, and a 1-year letter winner in basketball. He received the Three Sport Athlete Award and received the Scholar-Athlete Award during all four years. In 2021, Rich qualified for the Nebraska State Track and Field Championships in the 100 meter dash as well as in the sprint relay.
Aside from athletics, Rich has served as a Trailblazer for the past two years. He was awarded the Math Excellence Award in 2019, and he has been on the A/B Honor Roll throughout high school.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Rich listed Mr. Taylor Baumert, stating, “He believes in me on and off the field. He is a great person, coach, and teacher.” Rich mentioned that his favorite class was Building Construction with Mr. Mike Couch. When asked to list a favorite memory from his time in high school, Rich stated that he greatly enjoyed the night they beat Pierce on the gridiron at home.
Outside of school, Rich likes to follow Husker football.
After high school, Rich plans to attend Northeast Community College to study Electrical Mechanical and Electrical Construction.
