Bucks Blast!

In December of last year, our culinary room faced challenges due to burst pipes. Thanks to the insurance reimbursements and contributions from our sinking funds, we have successfully reopened the lab. The renovated space now boasts new features, including a dishwasher, stainless steel countertops, and preparation tables, along with upgraded plumbing and flooring. While the insurance refund did not cover all the expenses, we have utilized our sinking and CTE funds to bridge the gaps and ensure a fully functional and improved culinary facility. We appreciate your understanding and support during this process.

This week preschool students at Ottawa were gifted handmade mittens from our local Senior Center. The kids were so excited! What a generous gift that not only will warm their hands but hearts as well!

Thank you Buchanan Area Senior Center❤️

Buchanan Community Schools is thrilled to announce that Buchanan Middle School Teachers, Monica Luke (7th grade Social Studies) and Erin Kratky (Technology), have applied and been invited to participate with other 6-12th grade teachers across Michigan to bring media literacy, storytelling, and critical creativity into their classroom with PBS and the Michigan Learning Channel.

From the Michigan Learning Channel website, the Iconic Michigan Teacher Fellowship Project is an opportunity for middle and high school educators across Michigan to learn from and use content from the PBS series Iconic America, be a part of developing new content based on teaching experiences, and support student-led learning as they incorporate learning into community storytelling and media production projects.

BMS Teachers Mrs. Luke and Mrs. Kratky will get to participate in virtual professional learning and community building meetups throughout the school year, share Iconic America content in their classrooms, provide feedback to help create new content for publication on PBS Learning Media, a one-day trip to a Michigan PBS station, as well as implement a digital storytelling project in their classroom that utilizes provided media toolkits. They will also have the opportunity to publish educational content and be featured in programming across PBS platforms!

Superintendent Patricia Robinson and Buchanan Middle School Principal, Shelby Beasley share in their enthusiasm, "We applaud and celebrate the dedication and innovation of Buchanan Middle School Teachers, Monica Luke and Erin Kratky, for their commitment to advancing education through the Iconic Michigan Teacher Fellowship Project. Their selection to participate with PBS and the Michigan Learning Channel is a testament to their passion for enhancing students' learning experiences. As they embark on this exciting journey, we extend our wholehearted support. The impact of their efforts will undoubtedly resonate far beyond the school walls, enriching the educational landscape for both current and future students."

We are excited to see Mrs. Luke and Mrs. Kratky, along with their students, involved in this awesome project and look forward to seeing the educational content and creativity they will display!

This week Buchanan Middle School was featured on B100 for creating and donating 230 cards for our troops. Thank you to all of our students who participated.

The links below will allow you to listen to the interviews:

Interview #1

Interview #2

Starting October 24th through November 25th B100 is collecting Thank You notes for our troops overseas. Their goal is to collect 10,000 notes of gratitude to send. You can find out more at B100.

Severe winter weather poses health and safety concerns with extremely cold temperatures, freezing pipes, potential propane shortages, and power outages. Michiganders should consider the following actions to be prepared for the upcoming winter months. Linked here are tips from MSP regarding winter hazards.

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation (US Dept. of Interior Native American Affairs). Linked below are resources where you can learn more about Native American Heritage Month.

Smithsonian Institute Resources

Native American Heritage Month Resources

PBS Resources

Homeless Awareness Month takes place every November in Michigan to raise awareness about issues relating to housing insecurity and homelessness and to get communities invested in making a difference. Linked here are resources for you to learn more.

We pledge our best efforts to make Buchanan Community Schools a premier school district, and we strive to create safe, welcoming, engaging, and innovative schools that develop all students’ academic, athletic, artistic, and social growth. We take pride in our community and we appreciate the support of our stakeholders! Thank you!

But we do realize that sometimes something might not go right, or you might have a question about what we do or how we do it. We welcome that communication, and we will work to solve your issue for you as efficiently as we can.

In order to do that, we ask that you follow our Chain of Command process shown in the diagram. On the left side of the process chart, you will see the common areas of district programming, and then following to the right would be the next step(s) in the Chain of Command for that district program area. Please start by contacting the staff member listed in the second box of each program area. The contact information for our leadership staff members with responsibility for addressing concerns is listed at the top of the diagram. Other contact information for building staff is available on our website in the “Staff Directory” section of each building’s web page. It is expected that most issues should be able to be resolved at these initial steps in the Chain of Command.

Buchanan Community Schools is a school district located in Buchanan, Michigan. In 2020, Buchanan was named the Nicest City in America and is known for its community concerts and parades. Buchanan Community Schools has over 1500 students and over 200 employees. The school district has four schools based on grade bands, Ottawa- PreK-1, Moccasin-2-4, Buchanan Middle School 5-7, and Buchanan High School 8-12.

Email: probinson@buchananschools.com
Website: https://www.buchananschools.com/
Location: 401 West Chicago Street, Buchanan, MI, USA
Phone: 269-695-8401
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To develop responsible, resilient, creative citizens capable of succeeding in a global society.