Beaver Island Community School

Due to some unfortunate circumstances, the 3rd-6th grade play will take place TOMORROW, Saturday May 10th at 7pm! I apologize for the inconvenience and hope you are all still able to come! Refunds will be given if you are not able to make it!

BEAVER ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL POSTING OF SOCCER COACHING POSITION Soccer Coach for 2025 Season CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or higher QUALIFICATIONS:  Demonstrate an interest in working with children ages 13-18 years.  Demonstrate an understanding of the role of interscholastic athletics and communicate it to athletes, parents and the public.  Knowledgeable about rules, regulations, skills related to soccer and be able to communicate them to the athletes in a positive manner;  Preferably played or coached soccer previously or have a soccer coaching license.  Demonstrate ability to conduct productive practice schedules daily.  Willingness to attend off-island training as required.  Willingness to travel with and supervise students on away trips.  Background check and fingerprinting (at school’s expense)  Complete all paperwork and online training required by new employees  Must be CPR Certified SALARY: $2400 for the season (Subject to change due to Current Contract Negotiations) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Posted Until Filled STARTING DATE: August 11th- mid-October TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying, send a cover letter expressing your interest to Kerry Smith by email kerrys@beaverisland.k12.mi.us or drop off to the office by June 4, 2025.

BEAVER ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL POSTING OF GIRLS VOLLEYBALL COACHING POSITION POSITION Girls Volleyball Coach for 2025 CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or higher QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrate an interest in working with children ages 13-18 years. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of interscholastic athletics and communicate it to athletes, parents and the public. Knowledgeable about rules, regulations, skills of the sport and be able to communicate them to the athletes in a positive manner. Demonstrate ability to conduct productive practice schedules daily. Preferably played or coached volleyball previously or have a coaching license. Willingness to attend off-island training as required. Willingness to travel with and supervise students on away trips. Background check and fingerprinting (at school’s expense) Complete all paperwork and online training required by new employees Must be CPR Certified SALARY: $2400 for the season (Subject to change due to Current Contract Negotiations) STARTING DATE: August 11th -early November (If team is attending Districts) TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying, send a cover letter expressing your interest to Kerry Smith by email kerrys@beaverisland.k12.mi.us or drop off to the office by May 15, 2025.

In the aftermath of the tragic accident that occurred with the Charlevoix boys’ varsity golf team on April 27, Beaver Island Community School, along with schools across northern Michigan will show solidarity with the Charlevoix school community this Friday, May 2nd. We want to show the Charlevoix community that the region stands with them as the students and coach recover from their injuries and work to overcome the emotional toll such an accident can have.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS April 22, 2025 Beaver Island Community School www.beaverisland.k12.mi.us (231) 448-2744 Schoolwide Flooring Replacement Project (Bid Proposals Due at 3:30 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025)   Please consider this document a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the removal of existing flooring throughout the BICS building and replacement with high-quality commercial-grade tile and carpeting throughout the Beaver Island Community School building (approximately 18,000 sf). At a minimum, the bid proposal should include:  Demolition and removal of existing flooring and baseboard  Preparation (e.g., grinding, filling, etc) of existing subfloor to receive new flooring  Installation of high-quality commercial-grade tile in tiled areas and high-quality commercial-grade carpet in carpeted areas  Grinding of epoxy in science classroom and installation of appropriate flooring for a science lab Recycling of carpeting and other materials wherever feasible  Installation of 4” vinyl baseboard  Installation of transitions at doorways where carpeting meets tile Qualified contractors interested in submitting a bid are encouraged to meet with Wilfred Cwikiel, BICS Superintendent/Principal, to discuss and review the project prior to preparing and submitting a bid. To set up an appointment to meet and to measure the rooms in the building, please call (231) 448-2744. All submitted bids must include:  Not-to exceed bid amount with itemized cost estimates for each aspect of the project (will consider time and materials bid with not to exceed amount),  Proposed start and completion date of the project,  Provide current proof of general liability and workman’s comp insurance. All bid proposals must be received in the Beaver Island Community School office or sent via e- mail to wilc@beaverisland.k12.mi.us before 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. The Beaver Island Community School Board of Education may reject any or all bids.

Public Notice of Community Sex Education Curriculum Review Period Beaver Island Community School April 10, 2025 Beaver Island Community School Sex Education Advisory Committee is pleased to announce an upcoming public viewing of our proposed sex education curriculum for the remainder of this year and the 2025-2026 school year. The public review of the proposed curriculum is an important part of the adoption of this curriculum by the Beaver Island Community School (BICS) Board of Education. The curriculum (Michigan Model for Health, Puberty, the Wonder Years, and The ABCs) is designed to support students in making informed decisions for their sexual health and relationships, promoting responsible behaviors, and overall well-being. The documents are available for public review in the BICS office conference room from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Friday, April 11 and Monday, April 14, 2025. We encourage everyone to attend and take an active role in understanding and shaping the educational experience. Your feedback is valuable to us! Public comments can be made to: Crystal Myers, Sex Education Advisory Committee co-chair at crystalm@beaverisland.k12.mi.us Amanda McGee, Sex Education Advisory Committee co-chair at amandam@beaverisland.k12.mi.us Forms for public written comments are available in the office. For additional information or questions, please contact Crystal Myers, K-12 Student Success Coordinator, crystalm@beaverisland.k12.mi.us, or Amanda McGee, Health Occupation Instructor, amandam@beaverisland.k12.mi.us. Summary: DATE OF VIEWING: PLACE OF MEETING: FRIDAY, APRIL 11th and MONDAY, APRIL 14th 2025 Beaver Island Community School Office 37895 Kings Highway Beaver Island, MI 49782 HOURS OF REVIEW: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM TELEPHONE NUMBER: (231) 448-2744 Kerry Smith Kerry Smith Recording Secretary BICS Board of Education

In accordance with the BIESA Shelter in Place order and in an effort to ensure that the linemen and road crew can do their work to restore power and safe travel unimpeded, BICS will not be in session on Friday, April 4rd. However, the school building will be open for people to get warm, take showers, or use the internet at 9:00 am, we will be here until early afternoon depending on the need. Until further notice, we are planning to have school on Monday, April 7, 2025.

In accordance with the BIESA shelter in place recommendation, BICS will not be in session on Thursday, April 3rd. However, the school building will be open for people to get warm, take showers, or use the internet from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. As of right now, we are planning to have school on Friday.

Student Council Spirit week schedule March 17th to March 21st

Please help congratulate the following athletes Boys Basketball: Lysander McGinnity- Honorable Mention Team, Lucas Pease Honorable Mention Team

Please help congratulate the following athletes: Girls Basketball: Alyssa Martin: 1st Team; Haley Pease-2nd Team

Please help congratulate the following athletes: NLL Sportsmanship Award: Sophie McDonough; Parker Delaat This is a prestigious honor for these athletes and we are very proud of them.

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Crock Pot Cook off at the school Feb 28th. We will have some fun games students vs parents and enjoy a great meal.

Congratulations to the Girls Basketball team and Coach Olson for bringing home a second place in the NLL tournament this weekend. Great job Lady Islanders. Back row: Coach Nicole, Haley Pease, Kira Turner, Alyssa Martin, Sophie McDonough, Alexis Pease, Izzabella DeLatt, Amberlin McGee. Front row: Xandra Duffing, Madeline McGee, and Courtney Milwrick.

The NHS Valentine's day flower sale ends tomorrow. Please don't forget to get your orders into the office or to an NHS student. I have attached the order form below. Thanks https://drive.google.com/file/d/16b0AcT4P3Zi7ixKfN9lkULNeVUOomH22/view?usp=drive_link

Our K-6 students started their fiddle lessons with Ruby John today. Thanks to TUNES, our students will receive two lessons a month through May. Stay "tuned" to see how our islanders progress.

We recently spoke to the Road Commission and they feel the roads are passable at this time and it is not imperative for us to send students home. But, if parents feel the need to pick up their students early, it will be excused and will not count against them as an absence. We are however canceling all after school activities, please ensure your child is picked up at 3:20pm.

Baked good donates will be excepted by NHS students or Connie Boyle if you would like to contribute to the sale with an item. Don't forget to stop and buy some tasty treats Friday night. Thank you NHS

BICS is now canceled for the day Wednesday 1/22nd is officially a snow day. Due to "visibility is not improving and snow has now changed to a wet snow which could lead to icy conditions".

BICS will be on a 2 hour delay. We will start at 10:15 am.