Mr. Wauldron's 1st hour PTLW (Project Lead The Way) class has been diving into the world of automation and robotics. Students are combining mechanical builds with programming as they explore gear systems, sensors and switches. Through hands on projects, they're learning how mechanisms like gear trains transfer movement and how to design and program automated systems to solve real-world challenges. It's innovative in action.
Mrs. Boothe's class enjoyed the beautiful weather and some outdoor reading.
Investigating and exploring are hallmarks of our nature program. Another important element is the development of student talk to develop reasoning. Students have the opportunity to hear and build upon others' ideas and articulate their thinking and understanding.
Mrs. Duhoski has built a classroom culture rich in student talk. Throughout their investigations of the vernal pool area and after, students engaged in meaningful conversations that developed their understanding.
Pine River 4th graders had a blast during Creek Week, learning survival skills like food, water, navigation, shelter, fire-building, and first aid! Huge thanks to Chippewa Nature Center for helping our young Lancer survivalists connect with nature!
It was a great evening of music as the BCMS bands performed for their spring concert. Music learned from throughout the year was played, students showcased a few solos and we even got to hear a couple of pieces from our jazz band. Hard work pays off and last night was no exception to that!
This month our Bullock Creek Board of Education honored Katie Stracke and Allison Rex as Lancer Leaders. Congratulations to them both, they are both very deserving recipients!
Bullock Creek Elementary and Floyd Elementary students engaged in various Earth Day activities.
📚✨ Big things are happening at BCEL! We’re so excited to dive our brand new Literacy program next year: Bookworms! 🐛💚
The excitement hit a whole new level today when our shiny new materials arrived!! We recruited the big muscles to help unload all the boxes 💪📦 (thank you, helpers!!). The girls were thrilled to jump in and be part of the action! We are ready to dive into some serious reading fun next year!
Let the Bookworm adventures begin! 🥳📖 #BCELBookworms #LiteracyLove #ReadersAreLeaders
To some, BCEL's pollinator garden looks like a mess at this time of year. To us, it is a place for exploring and connecting to nature.
We like to use this time to teach students about the importance of pollinators and how we can protect them by leaving the dead leaves a bit longer to protect them.
Today, Young 5's enjoyed the garden by drawing what it looks like now and using watercolor to paint what it will look like this summer and fall.
Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Our transportation department is amazing! Creekers for a Cause celebrated our bus drivers with an afternoon treat of cookies and soda.
BCHS is proud to announce our 2025 Valedictorian, Kaylie Frederick and Salutatorian, Madeline Gustincic. Congratulations on your hard work and dedication in achieving the top academic honors for your class.
A heartfelt thank you to Studio 23 in Bay City for welcoming BCEL's 2nd grade to your Access-ABILITY exhibition, celebrating tactile, touchable artwork. We’re also grateful to local author and illustrator Kelsey Laskowski for sharing the joy of loving someone with Angelman Syndrome and for introducing us to your beautiful book, Good Morning, Gus.
Lindsey Harrell from Chippewa Nature Center spent the day exploring our vernal pool area with Floyd students. This area is typically filled with water every spring. She taught us the importance of vernal pools as well as indications that it is a vernal pool even though there isn't much water. Upper elementary classes buddied up with lower elementary to investigate and search for evidence.
We’re proud to recognize our March Pine River Lancer Superstars!
The 3rd and 4th graders at Pine River had the privilege of learning about the building trades from Orvosh Builders! Students explored different careers within the trades, discovered what blueprints are and why they’re important, and even put their skills to the test by building their own sailboats or race cars. A huge thank you to Orvosh Builders for taking the time to educate and inspire our students!
Stop out and see us today at HH Dow High School for the Educational Careers Job Fair! 1-3pm.
The 4th graders visited CNC for a 'Geology in Michigan' field trip. Students discussed the effects of weathering and erosion, simulated glacial activity and the landforms it creates, and built homes designed to resist flooding and erosion. Thank you, CNC, for another great learning opportunity!
Third graders from Pine River enjoyed an exciting week of hands-on learning at the Chippewa Nature Center just before spring break. During Creek Week, students explored and discovered connections to their learning about Michigan’s history and the many ways people throughout time have used and relied on nature. It was a memorable experience that brought classroom learning to life!
Midland County Sheriff's Office is hosting the annual D.A.R.E. Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser this Friday. See flyer for details.
Join us and other Midland County School Districts this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dow High School for the 3rd Annual Education Career Fair and Expo. Bullock Creek has several open positions. For postings, go to bcreek.org.
Interested in joining The Creek team? Come out and talk with us this Saturday!
