What a great day for Battle Creek 7th grade! Teamwork in action, friendships being built, and memories that will last a lifetime. Classmates today, friends forever. 🔥
#BlazeDay2026
Ethyn Frank Murphy, son of Tonya and Frank Murphy, attended Battle Creek for all fourteen years of his schooling. Ethyn is also an active member of First Christian Church in Norfolk.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Ethyn listed Mr. Kobe Lade, stating, “He can take jokes most of the time. Even though he tries to act nonchalant, he does get over-stimulated and annoyed very easily, which is always a good laugh.” Ethyn named Technical Math as his favorite class. Ethyn stated that his favorite memory from high school was his junior Blaze Day trip.
Outside of school, Ethan enjoys hanging out with his friends and family and working. He has owned a landscaping and lawn care business for four years. For his work-based learning placement this year, Ethyn is employed at Clausen Heating and Air.
After high school, Ethyn will attend Northeast Community College to pursue a career in HVAC.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Ethyn listed Mr. Kobe Lade, stating, “He can take jokes most of the time. Even though he tries to act nonchalant, he does get over-stimulated and annoyed very easily, which is always a good laugh.” Ethyn named Technical Math as his favorite class. Ethyn stated that his favorite memory from high school was his junior Blaze Day trip.
Outside of school, Ethan enjoys hanging out with his friends and family and working. He has owned a landscaping and lawn care business for four years. For his work-based learning placement this year, Ethyn is employed at Clausen Heating and Air.
After high school, Ethyn will attend Northeast Community College to pursue a career in HVAC.
Battle Creek 7th graders are enjoying a day at the YMCA for their Blaze Day. Thanks to the great junior and senior trailblazers for their leadership.
As we approach state testing, our school is preparing students to do their best and show what they have learned this year. State assessments help us understand student progress and guide future instruction. Families can support their children by encouraging a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and a positive attitude on testing days. We are proud of the hard work our students have shown all year and look forward to seeing their efforts reflected during testing. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!
March 23rd: PreACT (10th Grade
March 24th: ACT (11th Grade)
March 26th-April 21st: NSCAS (3rd-8th Grade)
NSCAS Testing Calendar
BC fans .... here is the link to order state speech attire in support of the qualifiers who will be competing next Friday in Kearney. The shop will close down at 10 AM on FRIDAY so do not delay!
https://bc-state-speech26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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Here are the official results from yesterday's C1–5 District Speech Tournament. BC finished the tournament as runner‑up and qualified seven individuals in a total of nine entries for next week's state tournament in Kearney. Congratulations to all!
JH Speech Shirts are available again! The store closes March 30th and shirts will be in before the first meet. Don't miss your chance to support!
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Reminder that the Jr High Dance has been rescheduled for Friday, April 10th. BC Public and BC St. Johns students currently in 7th & 8th grade are invited to attend.
Team Standings
Battle Creek finishes as district runner-up!
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5th Ali Korth, Rachel Rudloff, Brynn Schmidt, Claire Schmidt, Brynn Bishop
3rd Brody Maurer, Braxton Merlenbach, Tristan Ray, Kolby Kummer, Natalie Long
Duet Acting
5th Braxton Merlenbach, Tristan Ray
4th Presley Wolf, Brody Maurer
Extemporaneous Speaking
3rd Claire Schmidt
Informative Speaking
3rd Claire Schmidt
2nd Macey Moore
Oral Interpretation of Humorous Prose
4th Presley Wolf
Oral Interpretation of Poetry
5th Jaiden Ertzner
3rd Kolby Kummer
Oral Interpretation of Poetry
3rd Macey Moore
2nd Brody Maurer
Persuasive Speaking
4th Aspen Greve
3rd Macey Moore
Serious Prose
5th Jaiden Ertzner
4th Presley Wolf
Entertainment Speaking
6th Paleigh Strom
3rd Tristan Ray
We are getting near the start of the awards presentation at district speech in Atkinson. Individual events results will be posted as they are announced. Top 3 in each event will qualify for state next week in Kearney