Battle Creek Jr. Sr. High School has been having Blaze Days for the past 15 years. Today was another great day for students to build lasting relationships and continue to build for the future. Thanks to Tintern for making such a great day possible.
What are Battle Creek Blaze Days?
1. Classes having fun and bonding together
2. Team-building activities
3. Learning to respect and support one another
4. Growing student leaders
5. Helping students realize their potential and challenge themselves to be their best
Update from Tintern in Oakdale - Battle Creek Freshman Blaze Day. Some great teamwork happening today. Thanks to Mrs. Anderson for sponsoring this great group of students.
Breaking news from Tintern - The Battle Creek Freshman class is having a great day at their Blaze Day! #70degreesandNowind
The Battle Creek Freshman have a great day for their Blaze Day with some great Trailblazers leading the way. FYI today's weather forecast: 70 and no wind.
Battle Creek Freshman have a great day for team building and goal setting at Tintern Retreat Center in Oakdale.
BCHS Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!
Jr High Track teams are coming home with some hardware!!
7th girls 1st place with 132.5 points 🥇
7th boys 1st place with 127 points 🥇
8th girls 1st place with 156 points🥇
8th boys 3rd place with 110.5 points
Great job today! Back in action Monday in at Boone!!
The Braves golf team kicked off their season today at Indian Trails in Beemer
Gavin Lindgren 39-45 84 3rd Place
Ayden Wintz 50-44 94 8th Place
Gus Richardson 49-47 96 11th Place
Brody Bessmer 50-47 97 14th Place
Tyan Thompson 51-50 101
Team Champion with a score of 371
Prom 2024-2025
Athletic Banquet-May 2nd at 6pm. Meal tickets can be picked up at the high school office. RSVPs are due by April 25th at 10am! Meal is not required to attend. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNkrtqA7UStYR-C4QpliNw0Bxcqi6N58FDcugnO4FzpdopvQ/viewform
Jaxon James Kilmurry, son of Terri Kilmurry and Mark Keith, attended Happy Days Preschool in Norfolk before continuing his education at Battle Creek Public Schools. Jaxon is an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Battle Creek.
During high school, Jaxon participated in cross country, basketball, and track. For his efforts in cross country, Jaxon received three varsity letters, and he earned an eighth-place medal his sophomore season and a thirteenth-place medal his junior season at the state competitions. For his efforts on the basketball court, Jaxon was a Mid-State All-Conference selection, and he was an All-State Honorable Mention recipient. In track, he lettered all four years and was the 2024 state runner-up in the mile, an event for which he holds the school record.
Jaxon held leadership positions as a two-time cross country team captain and a three-time basketball team captain. Additionally, Jaxon was selected as a Big Red Star by the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. The program is designed to recognize outstanding students with leadership skills and academic promise.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Jaxon named Mr. Jonah Heng, stating, “He made school and sports fun and enjoyable.” Jaxon also listed his favorite class as Digital Media. He said, “It is enjoyable because of Mr. Heng.”
When asked to name a fondest memory from his time in high school, Jaxon mentioned playing in the National Mini Hoop League he created with classmates. He specifically mentioned the championship game in Mr. Ryan Heller’s room which was packed full of students watching.
After graduation, Jaxon plans to attend York University to study business. He will continue his basketball career with the York Panthers.
Great group of seniors competing at NECC Quiz Bowl today!
Aden James Pochop, son of Sara and Matt Pochop, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of his education.
He participated in football during for all four years of high school and was in golf and track for two seasons. He lettered three times in football and two times in track and field.
When asked to name a favorite teacher, Aden listed former social studies instructor Mr. Taylor Baumert because taught him a lot in school and outside of school at different activities. His listed his favorite class as anatomy because “any class with Mr. Junior Aguilar was going to be fun.”
Aden’s hobbies include golfing with friends, playing video games, and hanging out with friends.
After high school, Aden plans to attend Wayne State College to study kinesiology. He plans to get his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology before studying physical therapy. He plans to specialize in sports medicine.
We are 1 MONTH 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
BCHS Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!
The Braves and Bravettes swept our home invite today at Battle Creek. The Braves took the crown with 202 total team points 👑 while the Bravettes followed suit with 128 team points of their own, ending with the day with two team trophies 🏆🏆
🚨 ALERT ALERT 🚨
Battle Creek FCCLA has BIG NEWS to share that 19 of our STAR competitors qualified for NATIONALS! They will be headed to Orlando, Florida this summer after an incredible showing at the State Leadership Conference in Lincoln this week! Results are as follows:
State CHAMPS!
- Ryder Wehrle & Brynlee Wells- Chapter in Review Portfolio (Lvl 1)
- Jaiden Ertzner- Leadership (Lvl 3)
- Bria Blevins- Say YES to FCS (Lvl 3)
- Alaina Rogat- Promote and Publicize (Lvl 2)
- Brittany Borchers- Chapter in Review Portfolio (Lvl 3)
- Sherridan Kirby- Leadership (Lvl 2)
Runner Up
- Elle Schmidt- Career Investigation (Lvl 1)
- Payton Arens & Brinkley Last- Event Management (Lvl 1)
- Lainee Cook & Peyton Tillotson- Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (Lvl 1)
- Harper Frisch- Professional Presentation (Lvl 1)
- Livi Rajaee- Teach or Train (Lvl 1)
- Taylor Olsen & Teela Bleich - Chapter in Review Portfolio (Lvl 2)
- Lillee Tucker & Quinn Travers- Chapter Service Project Portfolio (Lvl 2)
3rd Place Qualifier
- Macey Moore- Teach or Train (Lvl 3)
Also earning top marks at state:
- Caleigh Blain & Keeley Wickett - Nutrition & Wellness (Lvl 2) - Silver Medal
- Presley Wolf- Professional Presentation (Lvl 3)- Gold Medal
- Jacey Hassler - Job Interview (Lvl 3)- Gold Medal
- Kolby Kummer- Career Investigation (Lvl 3)- Silver Medal
- Adley Seifert - Focus on Children (Lvl 3)- Silver Medal
But wait… there’s MORE!
Sherridan Kirby placed 2nd in the Knowledge Test and is heading to nationals—let’s go, Sherridan! We can’t wait to see her shine on the national stage!
And a HUGE shoutout to Jaiden Ertzner, who was selected as one of only two individuals to represent Nebraska with a chance to become a National Officer. We’re beyond proud!
Our chapter also racked up some amazing awards:
• Stand Up National Program Award – for our work with the Battle Creek Pink Out
• Feed Nebraska Award – for helping stock the Lions Club Food Pantry before the holidays
• Gold Chapter Award – honoring our all-around impact and excellence
• Red Chapter Award – recognizing the strength of our membership and FCS connection
We’re proud of all members strong performances and the way they represented Battle Creek FCCLA! Orlando, here we come! Sunshine, palm trees, and a whole lot of red blazers!
BC Elementary has started our annual Kids Heart Challenge to raise $ for the American Heart Association. This will run through April 24th. Please visit an elementary student or the site if you would like to donate. Thank You! http://www2.heart.org/goto/BattleCreek
Live results from the HS Battle Creek Invite today can be found here:
https://live.athletic.net/meets/47964