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Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheer, Football, Power Lifting, Softball, Track, and Volleyball.
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Members of Bentley’s FIRST Robotics Teams helped hand out water to runners and walkers at the Burton Memorial Day 5K.
What a perfect day on the course!
Today marked the Bentley Board of Education’s First Annual Golf Outing, and we couldn't have asked for a better turnout or more beautiful weather at the stunning Sugarbush golf course!
We had 17 foursomes hit the greens, enjoyed some delicious lunch and dinner, and wrapped things up by raffling off some incredible prizes. Most importantly, every dollar raised today will go directly toward funding scholarships for our graduating seniors!
A Huge Thank You To:
* Our Generous Sponsors & Donors – Your incredible support makes a lasting impact on our students' futures.
* Our Amazing Golfers – Thank you for bringing your A-game and great energy to the course.
* Our Hardworking Volunteers – This day wouldn't have been possible without your time and dedication behind the scenes!
Want to see the highlights?
Click the link below to check out all the photos from today’s fantastic event!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/m1BH1X8sgPCC5Ee36
#CommunityFirst #SupportOurSeniors #SugarbushGolf #EducationMatters #GolfOuting
Today marked the Bentley Board of Education’s First Annual Golf Outing, and we couldn't have asked for a better turnout or more beautiful weather at the stunning Sugarbush golf course!
We had 17 foursomes hit the greens, enjoyed some delicious lunch and dinner, and wrapped things up by raffling off some incredible prizes. Most importantly, every dollar raised today will go directly toward funding scholarships for our graduating seniors!
A Huge Thank You To:
* Our Generous Sponsors & Donors – Your incredible support makes a lasting impact on our students' futures.
* Our Amazing Golfers – Thank you for bringing your A-game and great energy to the course.
* Our Hardworking Volunteers – This day wouldn't have been possible without your time and dedication behind the scenes!
Want to see the highlights?
Click the link below to check out all the photos from today’s fantastic event!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/m1BH1X8sgPCC5Ee36
#CommunityFirst #SupportOurSeniors #SugarbushGolf #EducationMatters #GolfOuting
🎉☀️ That's a wrap on another amazing school year! ☀️🎉
Our Barhitte staff traded in their teacher clothes for inflatable costumes and sent our Bulldogs off to summer in style! From dinosaurs to unicorns and everything in between, there were lots of laughs, smiles, high-fives, and unforgettable memories as we celebrated the last day of school together.
To our incredible students: thank you for filling our halls with your energy, curiosity, kindness, and laughter all year long. We are so proud of everything you've accomplished!
Have a safe, fun, and adventure-filled summer. Keep reading, keep exploring, and don't forget to come back and visit us!
❤️🐾 Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 🐾❤️
#LastDayOfSchool #BarhitteBulldogs #SummerStartsNow #InflatableTakeover #BestDayEver #MakingMemories :::
If you missed the newest edition of our Bentley Barker, you can check it out by clicking on the link below:
https://aptg.co/448jvJ
Read about our big Community Resource Fair tomorrow; our fabulous nature-based preschool; happenings at Barhitte Elementary, the Middle & High Schools; sports; and more!
https://aptg.co/448jvJ
Read about our big Community Resource Fair tomorrow; our fabulous nature-based preschool; happenings at Barhitte Elementary, the Middle & High Schools; sports; and more!
Dear Bentley Families,
As we look ahead to a bright future for our schools, I want to share some exciting updates regarding a positive shift in our leadership structure for the upcoming school year.
Like many school districts across the state of Michigan navigating shifting enrollment trends, Bentley is proactively adapting to ensure we provide the strongest, most cohesive educational experience possible for our students. While adjusting to these trends comes with its own unique set of challenges, it also opens the door to incredible opportunities for growth, alignment, and unprecedented consistency across our buildings.
As shared in our newsletter two weeks ago, Middle School Principal Mr. Bednarski is officially retiring. We are deeply grateful for his years of dedication to Bentley and wish him the absolute best in his next chapter!
With this transition, I am thrilled to announce that High School Principal Mr. Justin Dickerson will be stepping into an expanded role to serve as the principal for both Bentley Middle School and Bentley High School. Given that our two buildings are separated only by a parking lot, this close proximity makes it incredibly easy for him to be a highly visible, active, and engaged leader across both campuses every single day.
Recently, Mr. Dickerson shared the powerful story of Bentley High School’s ongoing transformation. The formula behind our recent success (including a noticeable decrease in negative behaviors and a rise in academic achievement) comes down to three foundational pillars that Mr. Dickerson will now bring to our entire 6th–12th grade community:
• Structure: Creating clear, predictable, and supportive environments where students can thrive.
• Discipline: Cultivating focus, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Personal Accountability: Empowering students to take ownership of their choices, actions, and education.
To ensure that every single one of our 336 students in grades 6-12 receives the individualized attention and support they deserve, Mr. Dickerson will be backed by a phenomenal leadership and student-support team:
• Dean of Students Keith Edmonds will continue to provide vital leadership and behavioral guidance across the buildings.
• Teacher and Coach James Stabile will expand his impact by serving half-time at Bentley Middle School. Mr. Stabile will specifically focus on supporting our middle school students socially and emotionally, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and motivated every day.
There is profound strength in a unified campus. By aligning our middle and high school leadership, we are bridging the gap between these pivotal grade levels. Our committed staff across both buildings is looking forward to the positive changes that this streamlined consistency will yield for our families.
Downsizing and restructuring require agility, and the seamless alignment we are gaining as a result is going to yield incredible outcomes for our kids. I am genuinely excited for the opportunities that lie ahead for Bentley.
Please join me in offering a warm, enthusiastic welcome to Mr. Dickerson as he takes the helm of our secondary schools! Together, we are building a stronger, more united Bentley.
Warmly,
Dr. Kristy Spann
Superintendent
As we look ahead to a bright future for our schools, I want to share some exciting updates regarding a positive shift in our leadership structure for the upcoming school year.
Like many school districts across the state of Michigan navigating shifting enrollment trends, Bentley is proactively adapting to ensure we provide the strongest, most cohesive educational experience possible for our students. While adjusting to these trends comes with its own unique set of challenges, it also opens the door to incredible opportunities for growth, alignment, and unprecedented consistency across our buildings.
As shared in our newsletter two weeks ago, Middle School Principal Mr. Bednarski is officially retiring. We are deeply grateful for his years of dedication to Bentley and wish him the absolute best in his next chapter!
With this transition, I am thrilled to announce that High School Principal Mr. Justin Dickerson will be stepping into an expanded role to serve as the principal for both Bentley Middle School and Bentley High School. Given that our two buildings are separated only by a parking lot, this close proximity makes it incredibly easy for him to be a highly visible, active, and engaged leader across both campuses every single day.
Recently, Mr. Dickerson shared the powerful story of Bentley High School’s ongoing transformation. The formula behind our recent success (including a noticeable decrease in negative behaviors and a rise in academic achievement) comes down to three foundational pillars that Mr. Dickerson will now bring to our entire 6th–12th grade community:
• Structure: Creating clear, predictable, and supportive environments where students can thrive.
• Discipline: Cultivating focus, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Personal Accountability: Empowering students to take ownership of their choices, actions, and education.
To ensure that every single one of our 336 students in grades 6-12 receives the individualized attention and support they deserve, Mr. Dickerson will be backed by a phenomenal leadership and student-support team:
• Dean of Students Keith Edmonds will continue to provide vital leadership and behavioral guidance across the buildings.
• Teacher and Coach James Stabile will expand his impact by serving half-time at Bentley Middle School. Mr. Stabile will specifically focus on supporting our middle school students socially and emotionally, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and motivated every day.
There is profound strength in a unified campus. By aligning our middle and high school leadership, we are bridging the gap between these pivotal grade levels. Our committed staff across both buildings is looking forward to the positive changes that this streamlined consistency will yield for our families.
Downsizing and restructuring require agility, and the seamless alignment we are gaining as a result is going to yield incredible outcomes for our kids. I am genuinely excited for the opportunities that lie ahead for Bentley.
Please join me in offering a warm, enthusiastic welcome to Mr. Dickerson as he takes the helm of our secondary schools! Together, we are building a stronger, more united Bentley.
Warmly,
Dr. Kristy Spann
Superintendent
As shared via MLive two days ago, Belsay Road was closed a short while ago for the next two weeks due to construction at the railroad crossing. Here is a link to the article:
https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2026/06/busy-stretch-of-belsay-road-in-burton-to-close-two-weeks-for-railroad-crossing-repair.html
We were hopeful this morning when it was still open that it would remain so for a couple of days. Alas, that is not the case. The closure began. So our purple bus was likely a little late this afternoon and will be tomorrow.
https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2026/06/busy-stretch-of-belsay-road-in-burton-to-close-two-weeks-for-railroad-crossing-repair.html
We were hopeful this morning when it was still open that it would remain so for a couple of days. Alas, that is not the case. The closure began. So our purple bus was likely a little late this afternoon and will be tomorrow.
🌱🦋 Spring Science in 3rd Grade 🦋🌱
Spring has been full of discovery, excitement, and a little bit of magic!
Our 3rd graders began by researching and selecting seeds they wanted to grow. After learning about the conditions plants need to survive, students carefully started their seeds in baggies with damp paper towels and placed them in our classroom window. Watching those first tiny sprouts emerge was so exciting and helped bring our science learning to life!
While we patiently waited for our plants to grow, another amazing science adventure arrived—our Painted Lady caterpillars! Students became butterfly experts, researching everything they could about the butterfly life cycle and documenting each stage in their science journals. They eagerly observed the caterpillars grow, form chrysalides, and eventually transform into beautiful butterflies.
Our butterflies decided to make their grand entrance over Memorial Day weekend, so when we returned, we were thrilled to find them ready to explore the world! After caring for them for a few days, we gathered outside and released them into the wild.
From tiny seeds to beautiful butterflies, our students experienced firsthand how living things grow and change. Science isn't just something we read about—it's something we get to see, wonder about, and experience together.
Spring science is the best! 🌱☀️🦋
#BarhitteBulldogs #SpringScience #PaintedLadyButterflies #FutureScientists #LearningInAction
✈️ Paper Airplane Showdown! ✈️
Mrs. Roland's 3rd graders went head-to-head with Mrs. Leonard's 5th graders in an epic Paper Airplane Flying Contest!
Before the competition, our 3rd graders put their research skills to work, investigating what makes a paper airplane fly farther, stay in the air longer, and soar straighter. They tested designs, made improvements, and came ready to compete!
Meanwhile, Mrs. Leonard's 5th graders dug deep into their memories and brought back the paper airplane skills they learned two years ago when they were in 3rd grade. It was amazing to see what they remembered and how their experience helped them in the challenge.
The bus loop was filled with excitement, friendly competition, and lots of impressive flights as students put science, engineering, and problem-solving skills into action.
Who won? Let's just say there were some very impressive pilots in both grades! 🚀
Way to go, Bulldogs! Learning + teamwork + a little friendly competition = a fantastic day!
#BarhitteBulldogs #STEMInAction #PaperAirplaneChallenge #LearningTakesFlight #FutureEngineers
Free Bentley Community Resource Fair: Power Down & Play
Wed, June 10 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM @ Bentley High School 1150 N Belsay Rd - Rain or Shine
Free dinner, free sports physicals, free gunlocks, inflatable obstacle course, games, many community resources and giveaways (books, outdoor games, and more). Come join the fun! Questions? Call (810) 591-9120
It was a perfect day for the annual walking field trip to the fire station. Thanks to our awesome Burton Firefighters for teaching our Kindergartners how to be safe and making it fun.
Today our Kindergartners learned that if you use shaving cream learning (writing sight words, names, shapes...) and even cleaning are fun!
Check out these authors and illustrators!
Congratulations to these very happy Kindergartners who earned an ice cream party for meeting the difficult challenge of being able to read all 80 of the Kindergarten sight words!
Today our Kindergartners had a lesson led by an educator from Longway Planetarium on what living things need. They were each able to plant seeds and give those seeds everything they need to grow. Now we wait...
Kona Ice will be at Barhitte on Field Day next Friday, May 29th from 1 pm - 3 pm! Scan the code to prepay.
While our 2026 graduates are making big plans for their futures, so are our Kindergartners!
🌎📚 Mrs. Roland’s 3rd Graders and Mrs. Leonard's 5th Graders took Earth Day a little differently this year!
Instead of just talking about recycling, they put it into action with a school-wide Book Swap Project focused on the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! ♻️✨
Students brought in gently loved books from home, earned “book bucks,” and swapped them for new-to-them stories to enjoy. Thanks to the incredible support from our school families and staff, hundreds of books were given a second life instead of sitting on shelves or being thrown away!
Not only did we help the Earth, but we also helped spread the love of reading throughout Barhitte Elementary. Watching students excitedly search for their next book was the best part of all! 💚📖
A huge thank you to everyone who donated books and helped make this project such a success. Our kiddos learned that even small acts can make a BIG difference for our planet! 🌍
Instead of just talking about recycling, they put it into action with a school-wide Book Swap Project focused on the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! ♻️✨
Students brought in gently loved books from home, earned “book bucks,” and swapped them for new-to-them stories to enjoy. Thanks to the incredible support from our school families and staff, hundreds of books were given a second life instead of sitting on shelves or being thrown away!
Not only did we help the Earth, but we also helped spread the love of reading throughout Barhitte Elementary. Watching students excitedly search for their next book was the best part of all! 💚📖
A huge thank you to everyone who donated books and helped make this project such a success. Our kiddos learned that even small acts can make a BIG difference for our planet! 🌍
Our Kindergartners enjoyed a book and lesson from a Flint Institute of Arts educator. They experimented with oil pastels
These Kindergartners have watched tiny "worms" transform for weeks and today, Barhitte playground has 4 new beautiful butterflies!
