Welcome back, Panthers!
Check out some of the latest happenings from around Birch Run Area Schools.
Check out some of the latest happenings from around Birch Run Area Schools.
Birch Run High School's Student Council, led by Chelsea Hillert and Laura Burns, held their kick off meeting on Monday, August 17th. They participated in get-to-know-you activities and made welcome back posters for our upcoming Open House. Finally, we spent a lot of time together planning Homecoming 2026 in preparation for celebrating what makes Birch Run so special with our whole community!
Birch Run Area Schools has a Vacancy on the Board of Education. Anyone interested in filling the vacancy can find more information about the process in the attached document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mAeGrWGtme_ADigLt4Bon07Xuwf10tSAGCxJYpwRUeU/edit?usp=sharing
📅 First Week = Routine Week 📅
Try to avoid “just one extra day” of vacation once school begins. The first week sets habits that last all year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
#striveforfewerthan5
Try to avoid “just one extra day” of vacation once school begins. The first week sets habits that last all year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
#striveforfewerthan5
Hope to see you tomorrow!
🔥 Not needed quite yet…but we’ll be ready when it is! ❄️
After a boiler heats water, it still has to make its way throughout the building to keep BRHS warm and cozy. That’s where these brand-new pumps come in!
These new pumps are part of the boiler project at BRHS, which is now nearing completion. While we’re definitely not wishing for cold weather anytime soon ☀️😎, when those Michigan temperatures eventually drop, our new boilers and pumps will be ready to go!
A big THANK YOU to our voters for supporting the bond that made this important infrastructure improvement possible. 💙💛
#BondDollarsAtWork #BRHS #InvestingInOurSchools
After a boiler heats water, it still has to make its way throughout the building to keep BRHS warm and cozy. That’s where these brand-new pumps come in!
These new pumps are part of the boiler project at BRHS, which is now nearing completion. While we’re definitely not wishing for cold weather anytime soon ☀️😎, when those Michigan temperatures eventually drop, our new boilers and pumps will be ready to go!
A big THANK YOU to our voters for supporting the bond that made this important infrastructure improvement possible. 💙💛
#BondDollarsAtWork #BRHS #InvestingInOurSchools
✨ Fresh space. Fresh start. ✨
This classroom is almost ready to welcome students back! But take a closer look…notice anything new? 👀
That’s brand-new carpet! 🎉
Each year, the District refreshes several classrooms with new paint and carpet as part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best spaces for our students.
It may seem like a small detail, but we believe the environment where students learn matters. 💙💛
This classroom is almost ready to welcome students back! But take a closer look…notice anything new? 👀
That’s brand-new carpet! 🎉
Each year, the District refreshes several classrooms with new paint and carpet as part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best spaces for our students.
It may seem like a small detail, but we believe the environment where students learn matters. 💙💛
📬 Check Back-to-School Updates 📬
Watch for school emails, texts, and posts about start dates, transportation, supply lists, and open houses. Having the details ready helps families avoid first-week absences.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
#striveforfewerthan5
Watch for school emails, texts, and posts about start dates, transportation, supply lists, and open houses. Having the details ready helps families avoid first-week absences.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
#striveforfewerthan5
😴 Start the Sleep Reset 😴
A week or two before school starts, shift bedtime earlier by 10–15 minutes every few nights. Better sleep = easier mornings = fewer missed days.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
#striveforfewerthan5absences
North Elementary School in Birch Run is looking for an Elementary Teacher. This is most likely going to be a 3rd grade classroom for the coming school year. Send resume, cover letter, & certifications to Kris Paquette, Principal at kpaquette@birchrunschools.org
North Elementary School in Birch Run is looking for an Elementary Teacher. This is most likely going to be a 3rd grade classroom for the coming school year. Send resume, cover letter, & certifications to Kris Paquette, Principal at kpaquette@birchrunschools.org
🏫 One of the many steps that happens after a school bond proposal is approved is selling the bonds. District administration has been working with our financial consultant and we have some exciting news to share...
⭐ The District has earned an A+ credit rating—the highest rating possible! This is great news because it helps the District qualify for the lowest available interest rates, which helps make the most of taxpayer dollars.
💰 This rating reflects the District's strong financial management and long-term financial stability.
💙💛 Thank you to our voters for investing in our students and our District. Your support is helping us build a stronger future for our schools! 💛💙
⭐ The District has earned an A+ credit rating—the highest rating possible! This is great news because it helps the District qualify for the lowest available interest rates, which helps make the most of taxpayer dollars.
💰 This rating reflects the District's strong financial management and long-term financial stability.
💙💛 Thank you to our voters for investing in our students and our District. Your support is helping us build a stronger future for our schools! 💛💙
It might not look like much, but this classroom and three others at North Elementary have brand new flooring thanks to voters approving the Bond Proposal. These new shiny floors will serve our students for decades to come. Thank you voters!
The boiler project at BRHS is moving right along. The new boilers have been set in place. The next part of the process is to connect all of the piping. Thank you to our voters for your support of the bond proposal, which is funding this needed improvement.
Birch Run Area Schools is excited to offer FREE SUMMER BREAKFAST & LUNCH FOR ALL CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER! All of the details can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nf4NHb7J3lfKr7Nsmkol1FBS8XePr9opIprLfPqGf1Q/edit?usp=sharing
Notice anything missing? This is step one of the boiler replacement project at Birch Run High School. The old boilers are out and the new ones will be installed later this summer. Thank you to our community for supporting the Bond Proposal which is funding this needed upgrade!
Mark your calendars!
BRHS will be hosting a FREE Sports Physical Clinic on June 2nd from 5:00–7:00 PM.
Thanks to our friends at Clio Urgent Care, physicals will be available for Birch Run students entering 4th grade and up.
To help streamline the process, please print and complete both sides of the MHSAA physical form before arriving using the following link. https://birchrunathletics.com/main/filesLinks?
Parents or legal guardians must be present.
BRHS will be hosting a FREE Sports Physical Clinic on June 2nd from 5:00–7:00 PM.
Thanks to our friends at Clio Urgent Care, physicals will be available for Birch Run students entering 4th grade and up.
To help streamline the process, please print and complete both sides of the MHSAA physical form before arriving using the following link. https://birchrunathletics.com/main/filesLinks?
Parents or legal guardians must be present.
Some of our students have Art on display at the Bavarian Inn's Annual Art at the Inn. Tonight is the opening reception (Monday, April 20th); Mrs. Rodammer sends invites to those who have art on display.
Opening Reception 6:00pm-8:00pm
You can also view the exhibits:
Tuesday April 21 st – Thursday April 23 rd 9:00am-
8:00pm Art Show Open to the public.
BAVARIAN INN
713 South Main Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Hello Birch Run Community!
We hope you are enjoying your spring break. We wanted to pass along some information that was shared with us from the local clerk’s office. The attached graphic shows the early voting dates for the votes this year. The clerk’s office also provided copies of the ballot for the May Birch Run Area Schools bond proposal. Those sample ballots are available for review at Birch Run High School.
We know how busy life gets, so one way to take a little off of your plate is to sign up to vote absentee. You can even do that from the beach (if you’re so lucky to be sitting on one). You will need your driver’s license, but you can find more information on that here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication.
If you have any questions about the bond proposal, more information can be found on our bond website or by contacting Nate Mausolf at nmausolf@birchrunschools.org.
We hope you are enjoying your spring break. We wanted to pass along some information that was shared with us from the local clerk’s office. The attached graphic shows the early voting dates for the votes this year. The clerk’s office also provided copies of the ballot for the May Birch Run Area Schools bond proposal. Those sample ballots are available for review at Birch Run High School.
We know how busy life gets, so one way to take a little off of your plate is to sign up to vote absentee. You can even do that from the beach (if you’re so lucky to be sitting on one). You will need your driver’s license, but you can find more information on that here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication.
If you have any questions about the bond proposal, more information can be found on our bond website or by contacting Nate Mausolf at nmausolf@birchrunschools.org.
Did you know that only 30% of registered voters voted on the November Bond Proposal for Birch Run Area Schools? We know life is busy. One way to make sure you get your vote counted is to vote via absentee ballot. Anyone can sign up for absentee voting by visiting https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication/Index.
Don't miss out on this important vote!
Don't miss out on this important vote!
