The seventh grade exploratory class. Here are some photos from one of the farms we went to visit. Next week, we’ll get a tour and a visit of the Med Center. The kids are really excited. They’ve come up with a list of questions. Also learning how to loom then will move on to crocheting. Mrs. Olson.
Welcome back Kim. We are all glad you are back.
Beaver Island Community School
Picture Day Date(s): October 22, 2026
Picture Day ID: EVTS9QRK4
Grades Photographed: Pre-K - 12
Picture Day is coming on Thursday, October 22!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTS9QRK4.
Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
Happy Halloween Folks!
Yesterday, our 9th and 10th grade Earth Science students took their learning into the field with the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council for a hands-on stream monitoring experience at Cables Creek and Iron Ore Creek! Students investigated stream health by gathering and analyzing multiple types of scientific evidence, including physical observations, chemical water-quality tests, and biological indicators. They collected water samples, performed water-quality testing, examined stream conditions, and searched for aquatic macroinvertebrates, finding dragonfly nymphs, water bugs, crayfish, aquatic worms, cranefly larvae, caddisfly larvae, mayfly larvae, and more. By combining physical, chemical, and biological evidence, students experienced firsthand how scientists evaluate the health of freshwater ecosystems. And with a little time left at the end of a great day of field science, they put their remaining energy to good use by stampeding down Mt. Pisgah! A fantastic day of science, exploration, and learning outside the classroom! Ms. Brontae
Chef Ian Rittof will be cooking up some more amazing meals this month don't forget to get your orders in by the Thursday before the week you are ordering for.
We do participate in COA meals or you can just order an adult meal.
BICS October 2026 Lunch Order Sheet
Date Meal
10/1 Whitefish chowder, whole grain biscuit
10/2 Pizza Friday
10/5 Oktoberfest Schnitzels
10/6 Enchilada casserole, refried beans
10/7 Chili w/cornbread, fruit salad
10/8 Pot Roast, Mash and corn
10/9 Pizza Friday
10/12 Stuffed Chicken Breast, roasted red pepper cream sauce & roasted veggie
10/13 Tex/mex chicken and rice casserole
10/14 Cheeseburgers & potato salad White or choc
10/15 Grilled pork tenderloin, roasted potatoes and root veggies
10/16 Pizza Friday White or choc
10/19 Grilled bone-in Chicken, hash brown casserole, roast corn
10/20 Beef fajitas, Elutes street corn
10/21 Chicken and Dumplings
10/22 Korean BBQ wings, potato wedges
10/23 Pizza Friday
10/26 Grilled Chicken tenders, Hashbrown casserole, sautéed green beans
10/27 Grilled Meatloaf, Sweet potatoes, seared broccoli
10/28 Chicken pitas with cucumber slaw
10/29 Pollo Ariosto pasta
10/30 Spooky Pizza Friday
Sorry to inform you, but we have to cancel the Immunization Clinic and Health Fair for today due to weather.
The health department will contact all folks that had appointments to reschedule.
Sorry for the inconvenience, we hope to have a new date in the very near future.
TUNES provides 12 weeks sessions of private music instruction at no cost to Beaver Island 3–12 grade students, thanks to the generous support of donors, grant partners, and the Beaver Island community.
Whether your child is picking up an instrument for the first time or ready to take the stage, there’s a place for them at TUNES. Students have opportunities to learn, create, perform, build friendships, and grow in confidence. It’s so much more than music.
Fall 2026 Registration
• 12 week session of private music lessons
• Open to Beaver Island 3-12 grade students
• Beginners are welcome
• Instruments are available for students who need them
• No cost to families
Please complete one registration for each child who would like to participate.
TUNES Fall Youth 2026 Registration
Questions can be directed to TUNES Music Makers at tunes@tunesmusicmakers.org.
We encourage interested families to register soon!
🚨 Campus Closed:
The entirety of Beaver Island School Property is closed to everyone due to active construction. Please do not enter. We will notify you as soon as it reopens.
If you need access to the school please call the office at 231-448-2744
Thank you to our Seniors for setting up the lunch tables outside for an all school lunch on this beautiful day.
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
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
