REMINDER - Monday, October 11th, is picture day.
Baldwin Family Members - Today is the last day to RSVP for a parent focus group (Elementary - Monday, September 13th, or Jr./Sr. High - Tuesday, September 14th). Morning and evening times are available for both dates. If you are interested, please contact the Elementary School Office (231) 745-3261 by 3:30 today.
Buses will be picking up students a few minutes early due to downed trees and necessary route changes. Pick-up dismissal will remain the regular time.
Baldwin Community Schools will be closed today (August 12, 2021) due to downed trees and powerlines throughout Lake County. Remember, if you see a downed powerline stay away and stay safe. We are excited to see you all tomorrow to kick off the new school year!
With downed trees and power lines throughout the county we have decided to cancel school for today, Wednesday August 11, 2021. Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow.
Remember we have a welcome back evening tomorrow (August 10th) from 5:00 to 6:00. This is a chance for students to meet teachers, for parents to fill out paperwork and to grab a hotdog or hamburger. Please remember that when we return to school, for classes and for the welcome back, we will be wearing masks and doing our best to socially distance.
The first day of school for 2021-2022 will be August 11th. The school day starts at 8:05 and dismissal is 3:15. Please plan to join us for a "Welcome Back" dinner on August 10th from 5:00-6:00 to meet your teachers, fill out necessary paperwork and have dinner. We can't wait to see you all back here in a few weeks!
As the 2021-2022 school year approaches, make sure that if you need transportation you visit Yates-Dial-a-Ride (http://www.yatesdialaride.com/?page_id=717) to register your student to ride the bus. You can also stop at their office to complete the paperwork.
Baldwin Community Schools Child and Adolescent Health Center will be hosting a FREE Covid vaccination clinic at 525 4th Street, Baldwin on July 14th from 1:00 - 4:00. No appointment is necessary, just walk in. https://5il.co/va4y
Summer meals will NOT take place on July 5, July 12 or July 19. Food service will resume summer meas on July 26 and August 2.
July Summer School Schedule - Baldwin Community Schools families, here is the summer school schedule for our remaining dates in July (Please note that Summer School classes will NOT be held on Friday July 2nd or on Monday July 5th). - Thursday, July 1st (Summer School In-session) - Friday, July 2nd (No Summer School) - Monday, July 5th (No Summer School) - Tuesday, July 6th (Summer School In-session) -Wednesday, July 7th (Summer School In-session) - Thursday, July 8th (Last Day of Summer School)
Elementary families, summer school registration is open! If you are interested in having your student participate, please contact the elementary school office by the end of the day on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Our Decision Day ceremony will be streaming live on the district YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/bcspanthers) starting at 10:00am.
Secondary Schedule for Next Week
Monday-full day of in-person learning
Tuesday-in-testing testing grades 8-11, asynchronous learning grades 6-7 & 12
Wednesday-testing grade 11, asynchronous learning grades 6-10 & 12
Thursday-full day of in-person learning
Friday-1/2 day (AM) of in-person learning
Secondary Schedule for Next Week
Monday-full day of in-person learning
Tuesday-in-testing testing grades 8-11, asynchronous learning grades 6-7 & 12
Wednesday-testing grade 11, asynchronous learning grades 6-10 & 12
Thursday-full day of in-person learning
Friday-1/2 day (AM) of in-person learning
This Friday (4/23/2021) is a half day for students as teachers will be using the afternoon for professional development. At the secondary level we will run the following schedule for Friday morning.
1st Hour 9:30-9:48
2nd Hour 9:51-10:21
3rd Hour 10:24-10:54
4th Hour 10:57-11:27
Ticket information for tonight’s boys basketball District Finals.
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Elementary families, please join us this evening at 6:00 P.M. for our elementary reading night event on YouTube Live.
The livestream can be found at http://bit.ly/bcsreading
The BOWLING TEAM is going to the MHSAA State Tournament next weekend! Two individual bowlers also made the tournament, Jessie Pancio and Derek Mock. Congrats to the entire bowling team for a great effort today ... and GOOD LUCK at the State Tournament. #GoPanthers
Secondary Students and Parents: As we start intercession and spring break remember that any work from 3rd marking period that is submitted by 4/5 will be graded and counted toward updating your marking period grade. Have a good break and stay safe!
The Baldwin boys bowling team is ready to battle it out in the #MHSAA Regional! #GoPanthers
Tonight’s game vs Marion. Will have a 5:30pm start time! #LetsGoPanthers
Attention elementary families on Monday, March 22nd (at 6:00 p.m.), we will be hosting a virtual reading night. A packet with the link to a youtube live presentation, books, and family activity materials will be sent home with students later this week. We hope that you will join us for a fun and informative evening.
If you're interested in participating in baseball, meet in room 214(In the elementary school) Friday right after school!!!
Baldwin wins 72-61 over Pentwater.
Palmer shooting 2 with 3:31. Panthers lead 60-51.
It’s a good one in Baldwin! Pentwater and Baldwin battling it out!!!
Leonard McNeely with 4 quick points and Baldwin leads 52-48 with 6:30 to play.
End of 3 Baldwin 43 Pentwater 46
Baldwin takes the lead 27-24 at the half.
End of the 1st Quarter: Baldwin 8 Pentwater 15
JV Boys Basketball wins by 20 after a hit shooting second half.
Tonight! It’s about to go down!! The Baldwin Panthers vs The Falcons of Pentwater!
JV Boys Basketball at halftime: Baldwin 9 Pentwater 10
Home basketball action tonight against Pentwater! #GoPanthers!!!
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences sign-up sheets are coming home with students today. Please fill it out to have teachers call or set up a Google Meet with you and return it ASAP. If your student doesn't happen to bring it home this afternoon, here is a link for you: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xCWcbtpTJhrNS3HG4GelsTRtvNgwK-qj/view?usp=sharing
Tonight: Boys Basketball @ Marion. #Tipoff is at 6:00pm
Tune in tonight for some Panther basketball on our Youtube channel, http://bit.ly/bcspanthers. The Mesick Bulldogs will be in town for an important league match-up!
BCS is not going to be able to deliver food today due to the shape of the backroads. We are currently trying to set up a replacement time, and will let everyone know when that is determined. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Varsity boys basketball is just getting started. Follow the action live online at: http://bit.ly/bcspanthers
Due to the chance of high winds, lots of snow, and power outages, Baldwin Community Schools will be closed on Friday, February 5, 2021. What kind of options do you have for a snow day? You can get outside and enjoy the snow! Maybe you can read that book you've been meaning to read! If you are behind in your studies, it might be a good day to catch up! Please stay safe and warm! #GoPanthers
Secondary Students, Parents and Teachers: Communication is key to success so here are some general guidelines about communicating between home and school. https://youtu.be/m1B7o6AFkhY
Secondary Students, Parents and Teachers: As we start the second semester with remote learning we want to make sure that the expectations are clear. https://youtu.be/fR6Kp2xxpd4
Secondary Students and Families: We learned a lot about remote learning during the first semester. Here is a review of some of those takeaways to help you get the second semester off to a great start. https://youtu.be/HMBTcdhHZFs
Parents of Secondary Students: We know that remote learning has its challenges, the link below outlines some main ideas from a great book on parenting in remote learning. https://youtu.be/hizRr7SXV2k
Secondary Students and Parents: With the start of the second semester I wanted to make sure you all had an update about your schedule. Hopefully this video helps explain it to you. https://youtu.be/SQa2dW22YkQ
The schedule of classes for second semester had a small typo that I would like to correct. Tuesdays and Friday will be 5th, 6th and 7th hour. (The same schedule as first semester.)
Elementary students, the end of the second quarter is almost here. Make sure that all of your work is submitted by the end of the school day this Thursday.
Congratulations to those 6th and 7th grade students in Mr. Graham's Intro to Theatre exploratory class for their outstanding online/virtual presentation of "Back to School." You all did an excellent job!
MS and HS Families: At the end of each semester, exams are given to students. Because of the online format this year, it will look a little different. Please review the schedule and discuss it with your student. Ask your teachers, if you have any questions. A copy of this schedule was mailed with progress reports last week and will go home again with progress reports next week.
Exams are 20% of the final grade for each class. That means each marking period counts as 40% of your semester grade and the exam is 20%. You must have a passing semester grade to receive the half credit for that semester of the class. High school students, these are the credits you need to graduate.
Elementary students, today is the last day that work from the first quarter can be submitted to your teachers. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your grade!
Elementary students, work from the first quarter can be submitted to your teachers until this Friday, November 13th. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your grade!
Elementary students, don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your grade! Student work from the first marking period can be submitted to your teachers until this Friday, November 13th.
Elementary students, you have until this Friday (11/13/2020) to get work from the first marking period completed and submitted to your teachers for credit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your grade!
Secondary students, you have until noon next Friday (11/13/2020) to get work from the first marking period completed and submitted to your teachers for credit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your grade!
11th and 12th Grade Students: We have a NEW Chromebook for you! Please come to the back of the High School on Thursday (11/5/2020) between 10:00 and 3:00 with your current Chromebook and power cord so we can exchange it for you.
Jr/Sr High School Students: Any student who wants to submit work from the first marking period, regardless of their marking period grade, can do so until noon on November 13th.
Catch up with the latest student stories,
events, and news updates. It’s everything Baldwin
Community Schools, in your pocket. Download the app on
Android: https://bit.ly/3f0g2FC or iPhone:
https://apple.co/3f1nTlW.
Time to rise and shine high schoolers. Today is PSAT/SAT Day. Testing starts at 9:00 and we can't wait to see you all. Remember to wear your mask.
We DO NOT have a volleyball game tonight at Pentwater. Pentwater had student-athletes go home sick today so they will not have enough players. We are trying to find a reschedule date. More to come ... #GoPanthers
Hi community members, parents, and students, please take the "return to school" three-minute survey. Your input is valuable. https://forms.gle/Ny6DezXoGvsTbzAM6
Tonight's volleyball game is VARSITY ONLY. There will not be a JV game tonight. Varsity starts at 6 p.m. #GoPanthers
Students, Families, and Community Members
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Please click the following link for a survey regarding teaching and learning following our first nine weeks of school. Your input is valuable and appreciated. We are going to keep the survey open through the Friday, October 9. Thanks!
https://forms.gle/Ny6DezXoGvsTbzAM6
We are loving our new app! Access
documents, news updates, and even emergency
notifications. Download the app on Android:
https://bit.ly/3f0g2FC or iPhone: https://apple.co/3f1nTlW.
Robocall 10/2/2020
Good Afternoon from Baldwin Country.
Guess what, you didn’t break Google! You can get back into your meetings with your teachers! Google has fixed the issue with Google Meet and ALL computers should work again.
Don’t hang up yet. We have a couple of announcements for you.
Students being bused in to testing next week will be dropped off at the high school building. Teachers will be there to greet them and help them get into their right classrooms for the various assessments. Thanks again for making this possible parents, grandparents, and all others! We need your support.
If you’re dropping a kiddo off at the school, please drop them at the elementary building. It’s not park, get out, go in, and all that. It’s drive in, drop your children, and keep on moving. In the age of Covid, we have to make some adjustments. I know you’ll support us in this cause!
Yes, kids will be testing next week. The State is requiring us to do baseline assessments of our students. Please have students bring their CHARGED Chromebooks, their power cords and be ready to execute! Your chidlren’s teachers will be here to help them power up, log on, and show what they’ve learned.
Quick reminder, Volleyball is at Buckley tonight at 5:30, varsity volleyball is at Farwell tomorrow at 10 a.m., and varsity football plays at Merrill tomorrow night at 7 p.m.
Please watch for a survey coming this week!
#GoPanthers!
If you have not yet registered your student for transportation, please contact Yates Dial a Ride as soon as possible. Busses will be running next week (with Covid protocols) for K-8 testing.
http://www.yatesdialaride.com/
or
231-745-7311
Good Afternoon from Baldwin Country!
We have to let you know that if you have signed up for lunch delivery on Mondays, you must be home to receive the meals. We cannot leave the meals without someone receiving them. This is not our choice, this is a requirement of the federal lunch program.
If you are planning to use Yates Dial A Ride for transportation, you will need to register with Yates. They can be reached at 231-745-7311. Please take care of this by Thursday!
If you are attending sporting events, you must be listed as one of a student-athlete’s two spectators. You must still pay to get into the game. Teams are asking you to pay in exact change. The cost at home games is $4 for an adult and $2 for students. Please plan to pay in exact change as schools will not be giving change! Again, you must be on the list as a spectator for a student-athlete. For Friday’s volleyball at Buckley, Saturday’s varsity volleyball at Farwell, and Saturday’s football at Merrill, the schools are requiring exact change to pay for entrance and they will not be giving change. We are doing the same at home contests. PLEASE HELP US ON THIS!
We have our testing week next week. Information has gone home in the mail, but we also have the information posted on our website at www.baldwin.k12.mi.us.
Please watch for a survey coming this week!
#GoPanthers!
We’re thrilled to announce Baldwin Community
Schools’ new app! Access documents, news updates, even
emergency notifications! Download the app on Android:
https://bit.ly/3f0g2FC or iPhone: https://apple.co/3f1nTlW.
If you were unable to pick up your first grade through fifth grade mathematics materials this past Thursday, they will be available at the elementary office between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. this week Monday through Wednesday.
Good luck to our volleyball teams who are heading to Walkerville tonight! #gohornets
How could I forget Cross Country!?! Their pictures are also on the 29th.
Fall sports pictures will be next week. Volleyball will be on the 29th at 3pm and football will be on the 30th at 5pm.
Varsity Volleyball defeats CCA tonight 3-1. Nice job Lady Panthers!
JV Volleyball v/s CCA is underway. Thank you everyone for following our Covid-19 safety expectations.
First grade through fifth grade mathematics materials will be available for pick up at the south elementary entrance between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Thursday (September, 24).
Just a reminder that NEXT FRIDAY, September 25, will be a half-day of school. Teachers will be engaged in online learning and preparing for continued instruction!
You can check out the fall sports schedule, https://5il.co/l26i.
The football game this week will be on Saturday at 12 noon at Manistee Catholic Central. Student-athletes are able to give tickets to two spectators. There will be no concessions available.
Ms. Holton has created a helpful tutorial for all of you parents and students that do not have an internet connection and are working offline. Here is a short movie that shows how to save your work on the flash drive and then upload it when you pick up the next flash drive.
https://youtu.be/r-zmB0PsE14
On Saturday, September 12, we will have the first day of middle school volleyball practice in the high school gym from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with varsity coach Mr. Roberts.
Please bring your own water container and wear a face mask and appropriate practice gear. The screening process will take place prior to practice starting at 10:45 a.m. Hand sanitizing will follow as the students enter. Physicals from last year are valid but if you did not have a physical last yea, you must get one.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Roberts at 231-631-0561.
First, we apologize for the late notice but we are asking you to pick up your meals for the week today, September 8. We cannot begin delivering the meals until September 21.
We will also be scheduling a flash drive pick up and exchange for anyone who needs an updated flash drive. We will be letting you know soon when the exchange will be.
#GoPanthers!
You may have heard the news, but the MHSAA has announced that high school football is back. Coach Watkins would like you to come to practice Tuesday, September 8, even if you’re just thinking about playing. Practice starts at 4 o’clock and goes to 6:30.
As we near the end of our first week of remote learning I would like to thank everyone for their effort, patience, and understanding this week. A special thank you and congratulations to the 10th grader class who collectively had the highest participation rate this week!
Don't forget to check student email accounts for the link to this evenings Virtual Parent Orientation. You will need to be logged in with the student account to gain access to the Google Meet.
The Baldwin Elementary School team would like to invite you to our virtual parent orientation Wednesday, August 26 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Grade level, fine arts/physical education and special education teachers will be available for drop in meetings via Google Meet. This will be an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teachers, learn about our programming and ask questions.
To access your child's teachers' Google Meets you will need to login using your child’s Baldwin email address and password. Once logged in, look for the email titled parent orientation and click on the appropriate Google Meet links.
Baldwin Jr/Sr High School will also host a virtual Parent Orientation on Wednesday, August 26 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. In order to access the parent meeting you will need to log into your student's school account where you will find an invitation from their Advisory teacher. 6th and 9th grade classes will be from 6:00 to 6:20. 7th and 10th grade classes from 6:20 to 6:40 and 8th, 11th and 12th from 6:40 to 7:00.
As always, #GoPanthers!!!
Cross country practice is open to anyone with a physical from last year or this year. We meet at 3:15 Tuesday and Thursday this week, on the basketball court, outside of Mrs. McGahey's classroom.
They can contact Mrs. McGahey at mcgaheyn@bcsdmi.com if you have any questions.
Welcome to the first day of the 2020-2021 school year. As we start this school year please email a "First Day of School" picture to secondaryadmin@bcsdmi.com so we can compile a slide show of all our students first day.
Hi Panthers!
We found out today that some of the Chromebooks we have issued have a Google update that needs to take place.
We apologize for this inconvenience, but it’s a pretty easy fix.
1. You need to get onto Wifi, log in to your Chromebook, and open a website.
2. Then, turn your Chromebook off to reset it.
3. Next, turn your Chromebook back on.
4. This should enable a new setting allowing you to be able to access the Chromebook and flash drive when you are offline.
#GoPanthers
Please plan to join us on the evening of August 26th for a virtual parent orientation. Emails will be sent to student accounts by Tuesday with links to Google Meetings.
We are getting ready to go live with the new website!
We still have some locker contents available for pick up. Just ask during food distribution and we will be happy to get things for you.
BCS NEWS - Our Perfect Pact Produce Grant has been extended through August so we will continue to give out the 20 pound produce boxes on Thursdays from 9-11. Please share this information with your family, friends and neighbors. GO PANTHERS!!!
Scenes from Graduation 2020... CONGRATULATIONS!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfFlULWRsSc
To the families around Baldwin Community Schools! We are preparing to get ready to head to the school meal pick-up sites. We will be ready to hand out meals at 9:30 AM. We are attempting the drive up method where you pull up and let us know how many you need and it will be brought to your car.
A special thanks to the school, and especially to the Chartwells Staff!
BES NEWS - Muffins with Mom 2020 and a good time was had by all who attended. Thanks for sharing Mrs. Emington.
GO PANTHERS!!!