Weekly Memo
Friday, January 30, 2026
Weather Weather Weather Again and Again and Again…
Due to inclement weather throughout the upper Great Lakes, this weekend’s games with Hannahville have been cancelled.
However, as Mr. Kohne reminds his math students, “Good players adjust.”
So, A.D. Smith, Coach Olson, and Coach McGee put their heads together and came up with great plan for tonight. So that each team can practice their plays in a real game situation, the boys and girls team will compete. As originally planned for tonight’s Hannahville games, we will be honoring our senior parents at halftime.
After the Islanders v. Islanders game, the coaches are having an athletes only (basketball players and secondary cheer athletes) pizza party. After the pizza party, the coaches are hosting a Michigan-Michigan State Game watch party (the game starts at 8:00) for the 7-12 basketball/cheer athletes. Parents of Athletes, please plan to be at school no later than 11:00 pm to pick your athlete up if they stay for the watch party.
So, although our friends from Hannahville will not be joining us, Kerry and the Coaches have a great night planned for our athletes. Come on out and cheer on the Islanders!
New Sports Channel!
OK…some of us are old enough to remember when ESPN started. Well, the hottest new sports channel is the Beaver Island Athletics YouTube channel. So, although we want you to come out to the school to cheer on our athletes, if you have to stay home, point your browser to the following URL to watch tonight’s action: https://www.youtube.com/@BIAthletics.
Back to the Future—Going Back to 80s--BICS Spelling Bee on Monday!
Bringing back the Bee! The school-wide Scripps National Spelling Bee for Beaver Island is planned for Monday, February 2nd, at 2:00 pm in the gym. Parents are encouraged to attend, and we ask that the students who are competing to dress nicely. This is the first spelling bee in several decades, and we hope this can become an annual event. The top two school spellers will be eligible to compete in Traverse City on March 10th.
Lake Genesereth Ice Fishing Tournament Planned for Saturday, Feb 21st
The Beaver Island Wildlife Club is hosting the annual Lake Genesereth Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday, February 21st. The festivities start at “first light” at the Lake G. boat launch (bait provided) and lunch will be provided at noon (donations of food are welcome—if you want to make a dish to share, please bring it on the 21st or contact Levi Connor). There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for pike and bluegill with separate adult and kids categories (and everyone’s favorite—a special prize for the smallest pike). Weigh-in is at 6:00 pm. Even if you don’t fish, come on out and enjoy the beauty of Lake G. in the winter!
Save the Date—February 27th—Annual Crock Pot Cookoff!
Calling all Crockpot Cooks and those who like to eat (doesn’t everyone?!). The annual Crock Pot Cookoff is set to kick-off at 5:00 pm on Friday, February 27th. In addition to great food, there will be ample entertainment with the cherished parent/athletes games and presentations by the BICS Cheerleaders. Free will donation. Contact the school office or email Kerry Smith at kerrys@beaverisland.k12.mi.us to let us know if you will be bringing a Crock Pot. Prizes for the top three delicacies as selected by those in attendance. All proceeds go to support BICS Athletics.
Have a Great Weekend!
Stay Warm!
Crew short sleeve T-shirt $15.00
V Neck short sleeve T-shirt $15.00
Kids T-shirt $10.00
White sweatshirt crew neck long sleeve $35.00
Hoodie $25.00
GLT orange t-shirt $15.00
GLT hat $15.00
Islanders Pom hat $20.00
Unfortunately the games are cancelled again tonight and tomorrow morning due to Lake effect over the Lake in between the Island and mainland. Regular practice this evening for boys and girls.
Really hoping we will actually get games in this weekend against Hannahville!
Weekly Memo
Friday, January 23, 2026
Weather Weather Weather Again and Again…
Due to inclement weather throughout the upper Great Lakes, the games with Ojibwe and this weekend’s games with Big Bay were cancelled. Next week, the Munising Baptist Boys Team comes to play the Islanders on Monday evening (5:30 tip off) and Tuesday morning (8:30 tip off). Secondary students will have a modified schedule on Tuesday (all classes meet for 55 minutes except for 6th hour). On Friday, January 30th, the Hannahville travels to Beaver Island for games Friday evening and Saturday morning. Go Islanders!
Front Door Etiquette
Students, Parents, and Visitors—I’d like to remind you that there is a slight delay (between 6 and 9 seconds) between when you press the button at the front door and the door is opened electronically. Neither hitting the door, swearing at it, nor pulling the handle impatiently will speed up the process. In fact, pulling on the door will actually cause the door to reset and double the time you wait for it to open. For the safety and security of our students, and for your own blood pressure level, please be patient after you press the button and are allowed entrance to the BICS building.
February Lunch Menus and Order Forms
February lunch menus and order forms have been emailed and handed out. Please get your order forms into the office by January 29th.
Lake Genesereth Ice Fishing Tournament Planned for Saturday, Feb 21st
The Beaver Island Wildlife Club is hosting the annual Lake Genesereth Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday, February 21st. The festivies start at “first light” at the Lake G. boat launch (bait provided) and lunch will be provided at noon (donations of food are welcome—if you want to make a dish to share, please bring it on the 21st or contact Levi Connor). There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for pike and bluegill with separate adult and kids categories (and everyone’s favorite—a special prize for the smallest pike). Weigh-in is at 6:00 pm. Even if you don’t fish, come on out and enjoy the beauty of Lake G. in the winter!
Register for the Dental Clinic 2026!
The Beaver Island Elks Lodge #2886, BI Rural Health Center, and Dental Clinics North are joining forces to provide free dental exams, x-rays cleanings, and fluoride or sealants (if needed) to all Island youth and Island elders over 80 years old. The registration forms for Island youth have been distributed. Please complete and return your paperwork to the BICS office by Monday, January 26th. We will gather and forward the completed registration forms to the BIRHC. The BIRHC will contact parents directly to schedule dental appointments during the February 26th and 27th youth clinic. The Dental Clinic for Island elders will be on March 13th.
Have a Great Weekend!
Stay Warm!
--
Wilfred Cwikiel, Ed.D.
Superintendent-Principal
Beaver Island Community School
(231) 448-2744
Stay warm this weekend!
Beaver Island Community School
Weekly Memo
Friday, January 16, 2026
Weather Weather Weather Again…
Due to inclement weather throughout the upper Great Lakes, this weekend’s games with
Mackinac Island were cancelled. Next week, both the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams head to
Ojibwe on Wednesday (athletes leave from school at 10:30 am) and both teams head to Big Bay
on Friday and Saturday (1/23 and 1/24). Go Islanders!
Are You Getting the BICS Text Alerts?
Hopefully all parents are getting the BICS Text Alerts for cancellations and delays. If you did not
get a text alert to your cell phone this Wednesday for the school delay and then for the
cancellation, please call the office at (231) 448-2744 to make sure you are on the list.
February Lunch Menus and Order Forms
February lunch menus and order forms have been emailed and handed out. Please get your order
forms into the office by January 29 th .
Lake Genesereth Ice Fishing Tournament Planned for Saturday, Feb 21st
The Beaver Island Wildlife Club is hosting the annual Lake Genesereth Ice Fishing Tournament
on Saturday, February 21 st . Mark your calendars for this amazing event.
Register for the Dental Clinic 2026!
The Beaver Island Elks Lodge #2886, BI Rural Health Center, and Dental Clinics North are
joining forces to provide free dental exams, x-rays cleanings, and fluoride or sealants (if needed)
to all Island youth and Island elders over 80 years old. The registration forms for Island youth
were passed out to students this week (please have your student stop by the office to pick one up
if it didn’t make it home). Please complete and return your paperwork to the BICS office by
Monday, January 26 th . We will gather and forward the completed registration forms to the
BIRHC. The BIRHC will contact parents to schedule appointments for youth on February 26 th
and 27 th . The Dental Clinic for Island elders will be on March 13 th .
Got Breakfast?
As part of our food service program, Ms. Perrone can prepare breakfast boxes for families who
request them. If you are interested in getting a weekly breakfast box, call the school office at
(231) 448-2744.
Attendance Reminder—School Starts 8:15 am!
Parents, this is a reminder that the school opens at 8:05 am and classes start promptly at 8:15 am.
It is very disruptive for teachers to have students come to class late, so please have your students
here on time. Tardy and absence letters for Marking Period 2 will be going out next week.
Have a Great Weekend!
We will update when/if this can be rescheduled.
No sports practices.
No study sessions.
All activities at BICS are canceled.
Weekly Memo
Friday, January 9, 2026
Have a Great Weekend!
Ojibwe Games/travel Cancellation this weekend
The weather is not going to cooperate this weekend for the kids to travel.
Games are rescheduled for Jan 21st during the day. Athletes will have lunch provided by the school on the 21st.
They will have regular practices after school tomorrow.
Santa's workshop was a complete success again this year. Thank you to The Beaver Island Friends of Veterans & AMVETS,
all our volunteers, Theresa McDonough and Ryann Turner for organizing, and for the support of The Odd Fellows in Petoskey for their donations to this event.
