Bentley Community Schools

Attention Bentley Community:

Casino Night Part 6!

Enjoy!

-Mr. Dickerson-

Attention Bentley Community:

Casino Night Part 5!

Enjoy!

-Mr. Dickerson-

Good afternoon,
This is just a friendly follow up to the email that was sent out last week concerning our BMS awards ceremony on Thursday!

Details:

The BMS Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 4th in the cafeteria.

Times:

6th grade 1st hour: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

7th grade 2nd hour: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

8th grade 3rd hour: 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
(We will flip/flop the lunch sections that day)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the BMS office at 810-591-9043.
- Mr. Bednarski

Bentley Skeet enjoyed a conference shoot at Genesee today--way to go, Noah and Ella! And thanks to coaches Folke Boman, Curt LaLond, Bri Gorman, and Cam Warren for leading the team!

🎢 BMS 8th Grade Positive Behavior Trip to Cedar Point 🎢

We are excited to reward our 8th grade students with a Positive Behavior Field Trip to Cedar Point on Friday, May 29th, 2026!

🚌 Departure Information
Students should arrive at the middle school by 6:15 AM. Buses will depart promptly at 6:30 AM sharp. A light breakfast will be provided before departure.

✅ Eligibility Requirements
• Students must NOT have earned 12 behavior points
• A signed field trip permission slip must be turned in
• Students must remain on their BEST behavior before and during the trip

Please note: Any student who does not follow behavior expectations during the field trip may be removed from activities, and parents/guardians will be required to come pick them up.

🎒 What to Bring
We recommend students bring:
• Sunscreen
• A sweatshirt
• A change of clothes for water rides or unexpected weather
• Snacks (students are responsible for cleaning up their area on the bus)

💵 Extra Money
Students may bring extra spending money; however, Cedar Point is a cash-free facility, so money must be transferred to a park money card. Any unused funds on the card are non-refundable.

🍴 Meals Provided
• Light breakfast before departure
• District-provided lunch at 12:30 PM
Designated groups and their chaperones will meet at the front of the park for lunch together in the designated pavilion area located outside of the park.
• Light supper before returning to Bentley

🚨 Emergency Information
Bentley Headquarters will be located near the front of the park with Bentley staff and emergency information available throughout the day.

🚌 Arrival Back
We will begin loading the buses at 6:00 PM sharp with departure from Cedar Point at 6:15 PM. The buses are expected to arrive back at Bentley Middle School around 9:30 PM. Students will be asked to call their parents/guardians when we are approximately 30 minutes away from the school.

⚠️ Miscellaneous Reminder
The school is not responsible for personal belongings brought on the trip, including cell phones.

We are looking forward to a fun, safe, and memorable day for our students at Cedar Point!
- Mr. Bednarski

Attention Bentley Community:

Senior Night '26' for baseball, softball, and track pictures. Part 2.

Great kids!
Great families!
Great Night!

Plus the girls swept Atherton!

Have a good one!
-Mr. Dickerson-

Attention Bentley Community:

Senior Night '26' for baseball, softball, and track pictures. Part 1.

Great kids!
Great families!
Great Night!

Plus the girls swept Atherton!

Have a good one!
-Mr. Dickerson-

🎉 BMS 7th Grade Positive Behavior Field Trip 🎉

We are excited to reward our 7th grade students with a Positive Behavior Field Trip on Friday, May 22nd, 2026!

🚌 Departure Information
Students should arrive at the middle school by 6:15 AM. Buses will depart promptly at 6:30 AM sharp. A light breakfast will be provided before departure.

✅ Eligibility Requirements
• Students must NOT have earned 12 behavior points
• A signed field trip permission slip must be turned in
• Students must remain on their BEST behavior before and during the trip

Please note: Any student who does not follow behavior expectations during the field trip may be removed from activities, and parents/guardians will be required to come pick them up.

🎒 What to Bring
We recommend students bring:
• Sunscreen
• A sweatshirt
• A change of clothes for water rides or unexpected weather
• Snacks (students are responsible for cleaning up their area on the bus)

💵 Extra Money
Students may bring extra spending money; however, the park is cash-free, so money must be transferred to a park money card. Any unused funds on the card are non-refundable.

🍴 Meals Provided
• Light breakfast before departure
• Lunch from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM in Mary Lynn’s Cafeteria
(Hot dog, macaroni salad, potato chips, chocolate chip cookie, and soft drink)
• Light supper before returning to Bentley

🚨 Emergency Information
Bentley Headquarters will be located near the front of the park with Bentley staff and emergency information available throughout the day.

🚌 Return Information
Students must report back to Bentley Headquarters no later than 4:00 PM. We expect to return to the middle school between 7:00–7:30 PM. Students will call parents when we are approximately 30 minutes away from school.

⚠️ Miscellaneous Reminder
The school is not responsible for personal belongings brought on the trip, including cell phones.

We are looking forward to a fun, safe, and memorable day for our students!
-Mr. Bednarski

Attention Bentley Community:

Staff at Prom...

Have a good one and Let's go Detrooooittt Basketball!

-Mr. Dickerson-

Attention Bentley Community:

Casino Night Part 4!

Enjoy!

-Mr. Dickerson-

Attention Bentley Community:

Casino Night Part 3!

Enjoy!

-Mr. Dickerson-

Attention Bentley Community:

Casino Night Part 2!

Enjoy!

-Mr. Dickerson-

Attention Bentley Community:

Prom Pictures 1 of Casino Night!

Feel free to save, share, print, etc.

It was a great night and thank you to everyone who made it happen!

-Mr. Dickerson-

Attention Bentley Community:

Cool trip Alert: Ms. Vineyard took her student to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at MSU to learn about nuclear chemistry!

The students got to learn about particle accelerators, experimental and theoretical physics, and had a quick trip to the Dairy Store for ice cream!!

Great experience for our students. Thank you to Ms. Vineyard for making it happen!

Have a great weekend!

-Mr. Dickerson-

Attention Bentley Community:

Senior Walk Pt. 2 pictures.

Have a good weekend!

-Mr. Dickerson-

Huge congratulations to our Middle School Band students on an incredible final concert tonight! We are so proud of the growth we heard on that stage.

It was especially inspiring to see our 6th Grade Band. We started the year with 14 students learning from scratch, and in January, 10 more brave souls joined them to start their musical journey. Watching them develop under Mrs. Nolan’s direction—from those first notes in 6th grade to the impressive skills of our 8th graders—is truly a gift.

Want to hear the magic for yourself? Click the link below to access our Google Drive. The songs are numbered and include the grade levels in the titles:

Songs 1–8: Our 6th grade beginners!

Songs 9–10: A fantastic 6th & 7th grade mix.

Songs 11–16: A powerful blend of 7th & 8th graders.

Song 17: Our 8th grade finale.

"Jam" Tracks: Check out the high-energy performances from our after-school music club, The Rock Dawgs, led by Mr. Nolan!

Beyond the music, what really stood out tonight was the culture. Whether it was a full band piece or a brave solo, duet, trio, or quartet, these kids showed what a real team looks like. When someone hit a wrong note or "goofed," their peers weren't judging—they were cheering them on.

They truly recognize that learning is a process, and they collectively root for each other. How awesome is that?!

Bravo to all our musicians!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mqXirLbST5VkOw0_xYMjv5eK4jFbPd0K?usp=drive_link

Attention Bentley Community:

Here are the first set of pictures from the Senior Walk for the Class of 2026.

Feel free to share, save or print as you see fit.

More to come soon!

Have a good weekend!

-Mr. Dickerson-

A SYMPHONY FOR OUR EYES: BCS SPRING 2026 ART EXHIBIT

This week, our ears were treated to beautiful melodies during the two music concerts at BMS, but our eyes were in for a treat as well! We are so proud to showcase the incredible talent of our 8th-12th grade artists whose work was featured in our concert gallery.

From striking paintings to sculpture to multi-media, these students have poured their creativity and passion into every piece. A huge thank you to our wonderful art teacher, Mrs. Buckley, for her tireless work in organizing and showcasing this beautiful collection.

Art is more than just a hobby; it’s a vital way for students to express their unique perspectives, build confidence, and connect with the world around them. As Pablo Picasso once said:

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."

Want to see the talent for yourself? Click the link below to browse the full art gallery of work displayed this week! Pro-tip: In the gallery, double-click an image to view it full screen, then click the "i" icon to see the artist’s name and grade!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9AYPNMdP4RtgZuDd7

#BMSArt #BHSArt #StudentArtists #CreativeYouth #ArtEducation #SupportTheArts

On Wednesday, May 14, the walls of the BMS cafetorium echoed with a sound that was uniquely personal. The Bentley High School band held its final concert of the year, a performance that traded traditional perfection for something much more valuable: student agency.

In a departure from standard programming, this year’s "Senior Choice" concert allowed every graduating senior to hand-pick a selection for the ensemble to perform. While the move empowered the students, it set a grueling pace for the musicians, who had to master six diverse ensemble pieces and a complex solo within the constraints of their one-hour daily class periods.

The repertoire was an eclectic reflection of the seniors' personalities, spanning video game scores, J-pop, and early 2000s hits. The program included:

* Doin’ Time – Sublime

* Bad Piggies – Ilmari Hakkola

* Readymade – Ado

* Halo Theme – O’Donnell and Salvatori

* This Love – Maroon 5

* Can’t Hold Us – Ward & Miller

In a moment of classical elegance, the audience was also treated to a performance of Liszt’s Liebestraum in A-Flat Major, No. 3, a technically demanding piano solo that added a layer of sophistication to the high-energy setlist.

With so much music to cover in such little time, the band director, Mrs. Nolan acknowledged that the pieces might not have reached the mirror-shine polish of a competition set. However, the trade-off was intentional. By giving the seniors the "conductor’s baton" to choose their own legacy, the concert became less about technical flawlessness and more about the voice and ownership of the performers.

The evening concluded with a touching tradition. Each senior was presented with a handmade pillow crafted from retired band uniforms—a physical piece of the program to take with them into the future.

As Mrs. Nolan shared public reminiscences of each student’s journey, the atmosphere shifted between laughter and tears. Her closing sentiment to each graduate served as a poignant reminder of the community they built together:

"You will always have a home with the Bentley Bands."

While the final notes have faded, the sense of family remains. As these seniors embark on their next chapters, they do so with the rhythm of their own choices still ringing in the air.

To hear the performances, click on the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kemn6dEGyWluRpBOEkN5b48w7ZvIoek1?usp=drive_link