Beaver Island Community School

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If you need access to the school please call the office at 231-448-2744

3 days ago, Beaver Island Community School

Thank you to our Seniors for setting up the lunch tables outside for an all school lunch on this beautiful day.

11 days ago, Beaver Island Community School

BEAVER ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL
37895 Kings Highway
Beaver Island, Michigan, 49782
Posting Notice: May 29, 2026

Internal and External Posting

Job Title: K-12 Special Educator (0.5 FTE) plus a range of multiple faculty and staff duties at the elementary level (0.5 FTE)
Position Begins: August 31, 2026
Location: Beaver Island Community School, Beaver Island, MI
Days: 186

Beaver Island Community School is surrounded by natural beauty and features small class sizes; interesting and adventuresome colleagues; a commitment to tailoring teaching to student’s unique needs and interests; and a supportive community seeking success for all.

Job Description
This is a full-time multi-faceted position that will include providing at least half-time Special Education direct teaching services. Duties for this aspect of the position include:
• Planning and implementing instructional programs for students with disabilities;
• Providing individual instruction based on data from tests, records, and observations;
• Supporting inclusion for special needs students; and
• A range of duties, including: assessment and progress monitoring, IEP writing, maintaining case files and records, conducting parent and teacher meetings, addressing student behavior, developing behavior plans, collaborating with multiple service providers, directing paraprofessionals, completing compliance reports, and staying abreast of developments in the special education field.

The composition of the other half-time aspect of this position may include the following combination of faculty and support staff duties, depending on student needs:
• Serving as a special education aide;
• Analyzing schoolwide data (behavioral and academic);
• Continuous school improvement planning and implementation; and
• Teaching core classes and/or exploratory specials at the elementary level.

Job Qualifications:
• Must possess a Michigan Teacher Certificate with one or more special education endorsements as well as an elementary education endorsement;
• Has successful teaching experience with elementary and secondary students;
• Is eager and willing to work collaboratively with school staff and parents;
• Has demonstrated high-level skills of language, math, reasoning and communications;
• Physically able to run and lift up to fifty pounds;
• Support the philosophy of providing individualized instruction to every student; and
• Be able to pass required background checks and complete all paperwork associated with new hires.

For More Information About This Position: Contact Wilfred Cwikiel, BICS Superintendent-Principal at (231) 448-2744 or wilc@beaverisland.k12.mi.us

To Apply: Upload information on the Char-Em ISD website by pointing your browser to this link: (https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6155936.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US) or mail resume, cover letter, transcripts, certifications, and reference contact information to:
Dr. Wilfred Cwikiel, BICS Superintendent-Principal
Beaver Island Community School
37895 Kings Highway, Beaver Island, MI 49782
231-448-2744 and/or wilc@beaverisland.k12.mi.us

Last Day to Apply: June 12, 2026

13 days ago, Beaver Island Community School

It was a great day for students to have Track and Field last Friday. Here are some pictures Mrs. Bedell was able to capture.

13 days ago, Beaver Island Community School

Upcoming bake sale this weekend please see flyer.

16 days ago, Beaver Island Community School

During Island Clean up one of our groups also did some Volunteering.

Volunteering to help put up the tents for the Is Everybody Happy Party at the Holy Cross Hall

Leif McGinnity, Bryson Megie, Lucas Pease, Nathan Huttenlocker

19 days ago, Beaver Island Community School

Our 3rd and 4th grade students participated in Michigan's Department of Natural Resources Nature Awaits program at Oden State Fish Hatchery. While taking a tour at one of the state's six hatcheries, they learned the life cycle of brown and rainbow trout and went on a replica state hatchery rail car that would have been used through 1931. They also explored the living things in the creek, fed the fish, and identified a few rare migratory birds including the Scarlet Tanager. Thank you, Michigan DNR, for another beautiful day outside!

27 days ago, Beaver Island Community School

This week Mrs. Boyle’s 8th grade Algebra class worked with Ozobots. The students use color lines and codes to change the direction, speed and specific motions. Thanks to Brandon _____ from Char-Em ISD.

30 days ago, Beaver Island Community School

TOMORROW is Election Day!
May 5, 2026 | Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your usual polling location
On the ballot: 1.0 mill for continuation of Career and Technical Education programming throughout Char-Em ISD school districts. This millage was first approved by voters in 1996.
Please vote!

about 1 month ago, Beaver Island Community School

Our 9th and 10th grade students are having an incredible experience in Washington, D.C. this week! So far, students have explored several of the nation’s most iconic museums, including the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. These visits have allowed students to connect classroom learning to real-world history, science, and culture. In addition to museum experiences, students have toured many of Washington’s most meaningful landmarks, including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Each stop has given students the opportunity to reflect on the people, events, and ideals that have shaped our nation. To round out an already memorable trip, students will attend a live Mozart symphony performance, adding a rich cultural experience to their visit. This trip has been a wonderful opportunity for students to learn beyond the classroom, build connections, and create lasting memories together. We are proud of how engaged, respectful, and curious our students have been throughout the experience! Looking ahead, tomorrow’s itinerary includes a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where students will learn about military service and sacrifice, followed by a powerful and educational experience at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The day will conclude with a performance of the musical 1776, bringing the story of America’s founding to life on stage.

about 2 months ago, Debbie Pomorski

Beaver Island Community School

Weekly Memo
Friday, April 10, 2026

Go bIrobot!
The BICS Robotics Team (bIrobot) is competing today, tomorrow, and Sunday at Ferris State
University. After some strategic troubleshooting this morning, they won their second match!
They will continue to play in qualifying matches this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Alliance
selection and playoffs will begin tomorrow afternoon. To watch the action, point your browser
to: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/team/6098 Go Islanders!
In Sports Action...

Calling all middle schoolers who love to run or want to get in shape for Soccer and
Volleyball—Middle School Track begins on Monday, April 13th. Practices will take place
on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm. We plan to have three meets in May
and will notify the athletes and their parents when the schedule is finalized. If you are interested,
but have not yet signed up, please talk to Mr. Van. Go Islanders!

9th and 10th Graders Heading to Washington D.C.
Our freshes and sophs are heading to the Nation’s Capital next week to learn about democracy. Items on the itinerary include visiting memorials, the Capitol Building, Arlington National
Cemetery, the Holocaust Museum, many of the Smithonians, and a performance of 1776, the
Musical at the historic Fords Theatre. Attention 9th and 10th graders—make sure you prepare for
this trip over the weekend (gather all your required documentation, make sure your parents sign
permission to travel form, and make sure all your gear fits into a single carry-on bag!).

BICS NHS Induction—2:30 pm on Tuesday, April 14th
All parents and secondary students are invited to join us for the annual NHS Induction Ceremony
scheduled to take place at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, April 14th in the High School Commons.
Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society was developed to recognize and support
citizenship and academic excellence. This year, we have one NHS inductee: Faolan McGinnity. Please join us on April 14th as Faolan’s academic achievement and his kind and supportive
presence in our school is celebrated through his induction into the BICS NHS.

Fridays Breakfast Box Pickup Days!
Please note that Breakfast Boxes will henceforth be available for pickup at 2:30 pm on
Fridays. Given that warmer temps are on the way, please remember to pick up your Breakfast
Box in a timely manner on Friday afternoons. There are dairy items in the Breakfast Box and we
would not want any of the items in the box to go to waste.

Char-Em ISD Career Tech Millage Proposal—May 2026
On Tuesday, May 5th, Beaver Island’s voters will be asked to consider a proposed Char-Em ISD
Career and Technical Education (CTE) vocational millage. This millage supports our Business
Education, Science, and Technology (BEST) class, our Health Occupations programs, as well as
our technology connectivity. Call Dr. Cwikiel or see the attached flyer for more information.

Board Meeting at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 13th
BICS BOE’s regular April business meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13th at 6:30 pm. All
Islanders are welcome to attend!

Have a Great Weekend!

2 months ago, Beaver Island Community School

Absentee ballots mailed March 26, 2026 Please see attached flyer for information.

3 months ago, Beaver Island Community School

Save the Date!

3 months ago, Beaver Island Community School

Surviving the blizzard of 2026.

3 months ago, Beaver Island Community School

Students in Mrs. Boyle's Algebra class are studying Powers and Powers of Products and Quotients. The activity pictured here is students working on calculating the volume of two different figures that were both created from the same size paper. The Activity Question was "Will the figures have the same volume?" Students had different initial answers, but after doing the activity they each had the correct answer. They were able to see for themselves and understand the reasons and math behind the answer.

3 months ago, Beaver Island Community School

BICS will be closed tomorrow March 17th due to the continued weather and road conditions. Please continue to be safe and stay warm.

3 months ago, Beaver Island Community School

Forever grateful to these two ladies for sharing their skills and love of sewing with our class! When completed, the quilt will be on display at the BIDL!
Thank you Donna Stambaugh and Mary Kenwabikise!
Deb Robert and the 5th and 6th graders.

3 months ago, Beaver Island Community School