This weekend, FFA members had the opportunity to attend FFA Leadership Conference in Kearney. From listening to speakers to partaking in group activities, our members really dove all in to enhance their skills. Battle Creek FFA was also awarded table of the session.
What a two week span of speech competitions for the Braves! Four meets, seeing numerous other competitors, talent, and teams...wow! Northeast NE is the best! Yesterday, we finish among the best with Brennen Weidner being selected to the all-conference team! Congrats to everyone!
51-47 Wahoo. Final. Great effort by our Bravettes!
30 seconds to go. 51-47 Wahoo
1:28 to go. Wahoo 49 BC 45
49-40 Wahoo with 2:35 to go.
Timeout Bravettes. It's 49-35 Wahoo with 3:40 to go.
Bravettes trail 39-33 heading into Q4.
Bravettes take the lead at the half! 25-23 BC
Bravettes trail Wahoo 14-11 after Q1 in the District Final.
Elementary students will celebrate Read Across America next week. Each class will ROCK their own color on Thursday, March 2!
Digital tickets can be purchased to enter in to tonight's game in Wahoo at 7:00.
https://gofan.co/app/school/NE21255
The girls basketball district final game tonight at 7:00 will be streamed live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsAuQGa87easBGbGBy87vg
The game will also be broadcasted live on 105.9 WJAG. Cheer loud! Go Bravettes!!
Alexsis May Kersten, daughter of Connie and Matt Kersten, attended Woodland Park Elementary and Bloomfield Elementary before coming to Battle Creek in sixth grade. She attended Battle Creek Public Schools for the remainder of her education. Alexsis is a member of First Christian Church in Norfolk.
Alexsis was active in golf for four seasons, wrestling for one season, and cheer for one year. Aside from athletics, Alexsis was a member of FFA for two years and FCCLA for four years. She has served as Vice President of Public Relations for the FCCLA chapter during this past school year. Her participation for two years in FFA has rewarded her with the Green-Hand Degree. In addition, Alexsis has been awarded the Character and Student of the Month Awards at different times during her years in high school for her academic efforts and high character.
Alexsis listed her favorite staff member as Mrs. Brianna O'Brien, stating, “She has always believed in me and helped me figure out what I wanted to do after high school.” Alexsis named Culinary as her favorite class because she enjoys learning about different foods and learning how to cook. One of Alexsis’s fondest memories from her time at Battle Creek was attending state FCCLA her junior year. She stated, “It was fun to compete and spend time with everyone who made it; it was a good overall experience.”
Outside of school, Alexsis enjoys golfing in her free time and hanging out with friends. She has worked at Goody’s Grille in Battle Creek for one and a half years. She regularly goes to church and attends youth group every Sunday.
After graduation, Alexsis plans to attend Wayne State College to pursue a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to support our school?
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Buy participating products and use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt. The app identifies eligible products and earnings are credited to your designated school online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your digital or email receipt with the Box Tops app and earn. Twice a year, our school will get a check!
Box Tops earnings really add up, and the more people that participate, the bigger the impact we can make. So let’s give our teachers the support they need and succeed. Together, we can help make a big difference.
See a list of participating products at: BTFE.COM/PRODUCTS
Scholastic Book Fair is coming to BC Elementary .. March 13 - 17!
Alexis Drew Anderson, daughter of Aaron and Jenny Anderson, attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Battle Creek, NE, before transitioning to Battle Creek High School as a freshman. She is a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.
Alexis has participated in many activities throughout high school. She was active in choir, robotics, and track for three years each, and she was a member of FCCLA and FFA for two years. In addition, Alexis served as a Trailblazer, ran cross country, and wrestled for one year each.
When asked to name a favorite instructor at BCHS, Alexis mentioned Mr. Jonah Heng, stating, “He makes class fun, he calls me Anderson, and there’s never a dull moment in his class.” Alexis listed Digital Media as her favorite class because she enjoys doing the projects. Alexis mentioned that her fondest memory at BCHS was going to state FFA her junior year because she was able to walk around and meet new people.
Her hobbies consist of working out, farming, drawing, and hanging out with friends.
Outside of school, Alexis holds a job at St. John’s Daycare, where she has worked for one year.
After graduation, Alexis plans to move to South Dakota. She will enter the workforce immediately after high school.
Save the Date!
Battle Creek Public Schools will have a 10 AM late start Thursday 2/23/2023. No morning preschool. Buses will run accordingly. Stay tuned tomorrow morning for more updates.
Rock Band is postponed until further notice.