Happy National School Counselors Week!
BCEL would like to give a huge shout-out to the very best—our Mrs. Clapp!
Mrs. Clapp makes our school a better place every single day. We are incredibly grateful for her patience, understanding, calm presence, and the genuine care and compassion she shows to our students, families, staff, and entire community.
You are an amazing human, and we are so lucky to have you. BCEL loves you, Mrs. Clapp!
BCEL would like to give a huge shout-out to the very best—our Mrs. Clapp!
Mrs. Clapp makes our school a better place every single day. We are incredibly grateful for her patience, understanding, calm presence, and the genuine care and compassion she shows to our students, families, staff, and entire community.
You are an amazing human, and we are so lucky to have you. BCEL loves you, Mrs. Clapp!
What a wonderful evening at BCEL's Young Fives & Kindergarten Roundup! 🖤💛
Thank you to all of our families who came out tonight. We loved meeting you and spending time with our future Little Lancers.! The excitement, smiles, and curiosity in the room made it clear that we have an amazing group of littles on the way.
We can’t wait to welcome this newest class of students to BCEL in the fall of 2026.!
Thank you to all of our families who came out tonight. We loved meeting you and spending time with our future Little Lancers.! The excitement, smiles, and curiosity in the room made it clear that we have an amazing group of littles on the way.
We can’t wait to welcome this newest class of students to BCEL in the fall of 2026.!
🤖🧱 LEGO First League Elementary Robotics at BCMS! 🧱🤖
What an amazing morning at BCMS as our elementary students participated in the LEGO First League Elementary Robotics Competition! Today was the celebration of months of hard work, learning, and teamwork—and our students absolutely shined.
Our young roboticists proudly demonstrated their skills in programming, problem-solving, and creative thinking, all while living out the LEGO First League Core Values:
✨ Discovery – exploring new ideas and learning new skills
🤝 Teamwork & Inclusion – working together and supporting one another
💡 Innovation – thinking creatively to solve challenges
🏆 Impact – sharing what they learned and celebrating each other
🎉 Fun – because learning is always better when it’s fun!
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible parent coach volunteers and our high school robotics team for hosting today's events.
It was truly a fun and exciting morning, and we could not be more proud of our little robotics participants and all they accomplished. Way to go, team! 🚀👏
Yesterday, BCEL students were thrilled to be visited by Zero the Hero, our very own superhero, to help celebrate the 100th Day of School—a milestone that truly deserves to be celebrated!
The 100th day of school is a special moment because it represents 100 days of learning, growing, practicing, and persevering. Over the past 100 days, our students have built new skills in reading, writing, math, and problem-solving, while also learning how to be kind classmates, responsible learners, and confident individuals. Reaching this day is a big accomplishment, especially for our youngest learners, and it’s exciting to pause and recognize just how far they’ve come.
The surprise visit from Zero the Hero made the day even more memorable and fun, reminding students that hard work and consistency truly pay off. We are so proud of the effort, determination, and progress our students have shown during the first 100 days of school, and we can’t wait to see all they will continue to achieve in the days ahead!
The 100th day of school is a special moment because it represents 100 days of learning, growing, practicing, and persevering. Over the past 100 days, our students have built new skills in reading, writing, math, and problem-solving, while also learning how to be kind classmates, responsible learners, and confident individuals. Reaching this day is a big accomplishment, especially for our youngest learners, and it’s exciting to pause and recognize just how far they’ve come.
The surprise visit from Zero the Hero made the day even more memorable and fun, reminding students that hard work and consistency truly pay off. We are so proud of the effort, determination, and progress our students have shown during the first 100 days of school, and we can’t wait to see all they will continue to achieve in the days ahead!
🎉 It’s almost time! 🎉 -- BCEL Tuesday, Feb. 3rd 6pm-7pm
BCEL’s Young Fives/Kindergarten Round Up is happening next week—Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:00–7:00 PM!
We are so excited to meet and greet our future Little Lancers and their families! This special night is all about welcoming you, sharing what makes BCEL great, and helping our newest learners feel right at home.
👉 Please be sure to review the schedule posted here (you will also get a copy when you arrive that night) and follow your assigned stations to help the evening run smoothly for everyone.
We can’t wait to see lots of smiling faces and begin this exciting journey together. Go Little Lancers! ⭐🏫
BCEL’s Young Fives/Kindergarten Round Up is happening next week—Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:00–7:00 PM!
We are so excited to meet and greet our future Little Lancers and their families! This special night is all about welcoming you, sharing what makes BCEL great, and helping our newest learners feel right at home.
👉 Please be sure to review the schedule posted here (you will also get a copy when you arrive that night) and follow your assigned stations to help the evening run smoothly for everyone.
We can’t wait to see lots of smiling faces and begin this exciting journey together. Go Little Lancers! ⭐🏫
Its that time -- BCEL Y5's / K round up. We are excited to welcome new families enrolling Kindergarteners or Young Fivers for the 26/27 school year. Tuesday, Feb. 3rd from 6-7 at Bullock Creek Elementary! See the attached flyer for more information. You can call the office at 989.832.8691 or email bredtb@bcreek.org or cronkrightc@bcreek.org with any questions.
BCEL was treated to festive holiday concerts today! 🎶✨
Mr. Jerashen and his talented music students sang and danced their way into our hearts, filling the building with holiday spirit and joy. The kids did an amazing job—we loved hearing their voices singing loud and proud! What a wonderful way to celebrate the season and spread cheer throughout our school! 🎄🎤
🎄✨ A heartfelt THANK YOU to Mr. and Mrs. Schweigert for the beautiful and festive lights they put up at BCEL! ✨🎄
Their time, care, and generosity truly make our school look magical this time of year. The lights not only brighten our building but also reflect the love they have for our school and community. We are so grateful for all they do—because of them, BCEL (and our community!) shines even brighter during the holiday season.
Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Schweigert, for sharing your kindness and holiday spirit with us all! 💙✨
Their time, care, and generosity truly make our school look magical this time of year. The lights not only brighten our building but also reflect the love they have for our school and community. We are so grateful for all they do—because of them, BCEL (and our community!) shines even brighter during the holiday season.
Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Schweigert, for sharing your kindness and holiday spirit with us all! 💙✨
What a morning to remember! 🎶✨
BCEL and Pine River students were treated to our beloved Kiddie Concert today, put on by our amazing 7th and 8th grade musicians led by Ms. B. Nearly 600 elementary students had the opportunity to experience live music in such a special way—and they did not disappoint!
All of the students were exceptionally well-behaved, joyfully sang along with the band, and showed genuine respect and gratitude to the musicians for sharing their talents. Watching them engage so enthusiastically was truly a pleasure.
A huge thank you to Ms. B and our incredible 7th and 8th graders for creating such a meaningful experience. This is truly one of our favorite yearly traditions, and a wonderful reminder of the magic of music and community at the Creek. 💙🎤🎼
BCEL and Pine River students were treated to our beloved Kiddie Concert today, put on by our amazing 7th and 8th grade musicians led by Ms. B. Nearly 600 elementary students had the opportunity to experience live music in such a special way—and they did not disappoint!
All of the students were exceptionally well-behaved, joyfully sang along with the band, and showed genuine respect and gratitude to the musicians for sharing their talents. Watching them engage so enthusiastically was truly a pleasure.
A huge thank you to Ms. B and our incredible 7th and 8th graders for creating such a meaningful experience. This is truly one of our favorite yearly traditions, and a wonderful reminder of the magic of music and community at the Creek. 💙🎤🎼
This morning at BCEL we had our second Coffee and Conversation with our family interventionist, Nicole Madlem. We learned about Restraint and Collapse... the big feelings students may have when they come home from school. It was a great conversation learning with each other through our experiences. Thank you Nicole for hosting this time together! We are looking forward to our January session!!!
It’s Scholastic Book Fair Week at BCEL!
Our Pine River/BCEL PTO–sponsored Book Fair is officially underway in the BCEL library, and we’re excited to welcome families in all week.
Evening Shopping Hours:
Tuesday–Thursday, 4:00–7:30 PM
Saturday Shopping Hours:
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Cookies with Santa:
Saturday, 1:00–3:00 PM
We hope to see you there!
Our Pine River/BCEL PTO–sponsored Book Fair is officially underway in the BCEL library, and we’re excited to welcome families in all week.
Evening Shopping Hours:
Tuesday–Thursday, 4:00–7:30 PM
Saturday Shopping Hours:
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Cookies with Santa:
Saturday, 1:00–3:00 PM
We hope to see you there!
☕💬 Coffee & Conversation
A big thank you to our amazing Family Intervention Specialist, Ms. Nicole Madlem, and School Counselor, Mrs. Annette Clapp, for hosting our very first Coffee & Conversations for our families at BCEL! We loved the time spent connecting, sharing, and learning together. 💛
Our next session will be on December 11th and will focus on after-school restraint collapse — what it is and how you can support your child. We cant wait to welcome you all next month!
A big thank you to our amazing Family Intervention Specialist, Ms. Nicole Madlem, and School Counselor, Mrs. Annette Clapp, for hosting our very first Coffee & Conversations for our families at BCEL! We loved the time spent connecting, sharing, and learning together. 💛
Our next session will be on December 11th and will focus on after-school restraint collapse — what it is and how you can support your child. We cant wait to welcome you all next month!
🐻❄️ Mrs. Hedlund’s Kindergarten students at BCEL have been busy learning all about hibernation! After reading The Bear’s Winter House, they created their very own cozy bear dens. 🏡✨
Check out these adorable pictures of our young learners showing creativity and understanding as they built special winter homes for their sleepy bears! Great job, Kindergarten! 💛
Check out these adorable pictures of our young learners showing creativity and understanding as they built special winter homes for their sleepy bears! Great job, Kindergarten! 💛
🎾 A huge THANK YOU to the coaches from the Greater Midland Tennis Center for coming out to BCEL today and introducing our students to the fun and excitement of tennis! Our kids had an absolute blast learning new skills and getting a taste of this awesome sport.
And an extra big shoutout to Ms. Evans, our amazing PE teacher, for organizing such a fantastic opportunity! 🙌 What a fun way to learn about a new sport and stay active!
And an extra big shoutout to Ms. Evans, our amazing PE teacher, for organizing such a fantastic opportunity! 🙌 What a fun way to learn about a new sport and stay active!
🎃 What an amazing (and exhausting!) Halloween day at BCEL! 👻 Our halls were filled with storybook characters come to life, creative costumes, classroom parties, and our always-fun school parade! 🧙♀️📚
A huge thank-you to all of our families who joined in on the Halloween shenanigans — your energy and participation make days like this so special! 🧡
From superheroes to storybook stars, we loved celebrating a day full of fun, laughter, and community spirit! 🍬✨
A huge thank-you to all of our families who joined in on the Halloween shenanigans — your energy and participation make days like this so special! 🧡
From superheroes to storybook stars, we loved celebrating a day full of fun, laughter, and community spirit! 🍬✨
🎃👻 Our sweet little ESA preschool trick-or-treaters made our morning extra special today! Mrs. Rey’s adorable goblins came through the school collecting treats and spreading smiles. 🧡
We loved seeing them use their communication devices — or proudly saying “Trick or Treat!” — as they visited classrooms and offices in their cute costumes.
Thank you, Mrs. Rey, for sharing your Halloween fun with us! We just love our ESA preschool friends! 🕸️🧡
We loved seeing them use their communication devices — or proudly saying “Trick or Treat!” — as they visited classrooms and offices in their cute costumes.
Thank you, Mrs. Rey, for sharing your Halloween fun with us! We just love our ESA preschool friends! 🕸️🧡
🎃 A huge THANK YOU to the Breasbois family for their generous donation of pumpkins to BCEL! 🎃
We are so thankful for the community that loves and supports our kids. Our classrooms will have so much fun exploring, creating, and playing with these perfect pillars of Fall! 🍁🍂
Thank you, Breasbois family! ❤️
BCEL families - if you are at conferences tonight and would like to take a pumpkin home make sure to grab one on your way out! They brought lots of extras!
We are so thankful for the community that loves and supports our kids. Our classrooms will have so much fun exploring, creating, and playing with these perfect pillars of Fall! 🍁🍂
Thank you, Breasbois family! ❤️
BCEL families - if you are at conferences tonight and would like to take a pumpkin home make sure to grab one on your way out! They brought lots of extras!
🎨✨ Our kindergarten artists have been busy imagining, creating, and bringing sticks to life!
In art class, BCEL Kindergarten students explored how to use their imagination to see a stick as not just a stick — transforming it into something brand new through their creativity! They practiced using glue carefully, added their stick to their drawing, used multiple colors, and worked hard to color neatly and with purpose to turn their drawings into true works of art.
A big shoutout to our amazing art teacher, Mr. V, for inspiring our young creators and helping them see the world in new and colorful ways! 🖌️
In art class, BCEL Kindergarten students explored how to use their imagination to see a stick as not just a stick — transforming it into something brand new through their creativity! They practiced using glue carefully, added their stick to their drawing, used multiple colors, and worked hard to color neatly and with purpose to turn their drawings into true works of art.
A big shoutout to our amazing art teacher, Mr. V, for inspiring our young creators and helping them see the world in new and colorful ways! 🖌️
🌿 What an exciting day yesterday at BCEL! 🌿
Big equipment, hard-working crews, and lots of curious little eyes made for a big day of progress on our beautiful new landscaping — both out front and in our courtyard! The kids had an absolute blast watching all the machinery in action and seeing our space transform before their eyes. 🚜💚
We’re already loving the fresh new look and can’t wait to enjoy our courtyard once the grass grows in. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this happen — what a true blessing for our school community! 🌼✨
Big equipment, hard-working crews, and lots of curious little eyes made for a big day of progress on our beautiful new landscaping — both out front and in our courtyard! The kids had an absolute blast watching all the machinery in action and seeing our space transform before their eyes. 🚜💚
We’re already loving the fresh new look and can’t wait to enjoy our courtyard once the grass grows in. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this happen — what a true blessing for our school community! 🌼✨
💙✨ Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨💙
Today we want to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible custodians, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Shania! 👏👏
They work so hard every single day to take care of our students, our staff, our building, and our campus. From keeping our school safe and clean to supporting us in countless ways behind the scenes, their hard work and dedication never go unnoticed. 🌟
We are so thankful for these amazing people who make our school a better place each and every day. 💛
Please join us in showing love and appreciation for Ms. Michelle and Ms. Shania! 💐🙌
Today we want to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible custodians, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Shania! 👏👏
They work so hard every single day to take care of our students, our staff, our building, and our campus. From keeping our school safe and clean to supporting us in countless ways behind the scenes, their hard work and dedication never go unnoticed. 🌟
We are so thankful for these amazing people who make our school a better place each and every day. 💛
Please join us in showing love and appreciation for Ms. Michelle and Ms. Shania! 💐🙌
