Barhitte Elementary School

In case you missed this week’s Regular Board of Education meeting…

We reviewed the bond change orders for the 2025 bond on the new preschool, which is on track to be done by the beginning of January.

Regarding the 31aa mental health funds, State and Federal lawsuits were filed regarding the language in this legislation, specifically the waiver of attorney-client privilege. Judges have agreed to render a decision by December 19 and have indicated that districts have until December 4 to opt into the funds; however, they will be able to rescind that decision by December 30 if the decisions are unfavorable. Thus, the board voted to opt in at this time.

The first reading of the second annual policy review occurred last night. The second reading will occur at the December 8th meeting.

Wednesday, Nov 26: Thanksgiving Recess
Monday, Dec 1 : School Resumes; MS Boys Basketball home vs IAF 5PM
Monday, Dec 1 : JV & Varsity Boys Basketball away @Perry 5:30 & 7PM
Wednesday, Dec 3: MS Boys Basketball home vs. Hamady 5PM
Monday, Dec 8: BOE Meeting @HS media center 5PM
Monday, Dec 8: Varsity Girls Basketball away @Mt Morris 6PM
Tuesday, Dec 9: Varsity Girls Basketball home vs Morrice 6PM
Tuesday, Dec 9: Varsity Boys Basketball home vs Morrice 7:30PM

For more information about events, check the calendar on our website, www.bentleyschool.org or on the app

10 days ago, Bentley Community Schools

The image shows the information in the post, which is a summary of the board meeting on 11-24-2025.

Thursday and Friday of this week, come enjoy the Barhitte Elementary students' production of Christmas Shorts, a one-act holiday delight made up of short scenes and monologues. You’ll find everything here from kids writing letters to Santa to the big guy getting ready for Christmas himself to a bunch of elves who accidentally rip Santa’s gift bag at the last minute. (Don’t worry, Mrs. Claus can fix it!) There’s a sports segment featuring the 845th annual Reindeer Games and a holiday quiz show featuring Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. A soap opera, As the North Pole Turns, a news segment from the North Pole News, and some Christmas-themed commercials round out this fun seasonal comedy.

Enjoy the reel from tonight's dress rehearsal! And BIG shout-out to Mrs. Mohr, Mr. Mohr, and Mrs. Wilcox for making this happen!

Christmas Shorts Performances Thu, 11/20 and Fri, 11/21 at 7:00 PM at Bentley Middle School.

16 days ago, Bentley Community Schools

The image shows a graphic of the title of the holiday play, Christmas Shorts.

In case you missed this week’s Regular Board of Education meeting…

We reviewed the bond change orders for the 2025 bond on the new preschool, which is on track to be done by the beginning of January.
A proposal for 8-man football was presented by Varsity Football Coach Stabile ( https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rrvkTgQekHhwafnkIrfvDt81VjL_VHvHSOdDyY4brOc/edit?usp=sharing ). After a thoughtful discussion, the board agreed safety and increased play time are critical for our students and that we will move to 8-man football for the 2026-27 school year.

We are waiting for more information regarding the 31aa mental health funds that the state budgeted before deciding whether to accept them or not. There are two troubling aspects to the law as written: how a mass casualty incident is defined and the waiver of attorney-client privilege. The board completely agrees that in the event of any incident, an investigation should be completed. However, the way the law is currently written exposes the district and broader community to unintended consequences. This link to an article in Bridge Michigan yesterday explains the issue ( https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/michigan-has-321m-for-school-safety-the-catch-districts-must-waive-rights/ ). Our board will take action at the next meeting on November 24.

After completing the pupil accounting reporting for the state, it was determined that our student enrollment decreased by 20 students and that conservative calculations put our current fund balance at 10%.
As we prepare to move forward with the research-based suicide prevention program Hope Squad at Bentley High School, it was recommended and approved to add a Hope Squad advisor to Schedule B of the teachers’ collective bargaining agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding.

Recognizing the need for clear processes and protocols across the district–for staff and families–a decision was made to move forward with Cariina, a platform that will allow us to make forms easily accessible to all, will allow for each individual to follow their requests through the process, and receive confirmation of approval (where approval was sought). This platform will allow people to access forms and complete them online via computer or via an app. And, eventually, it will allow families to make payments, such as for fundraisers or Chromebook repairs, through the app.

Upcoming Events:
Tue Nov 11 & 13 JV & Varsity Cheer Try Outs 3-5 PM High School Cafeteria
Wed Nov 12 MS Boys Basketball v Bendle - AWAY
Wed Nov 19 Students ½ day; staff professional learning
Wed Nov 19 MS Boys Basketball v Madison - HOME
Mon Nov 24 BOE meeting at 5:00 PM in the admin building
Wed Nov 26 Thanksgiving Recess
Mon Dec 1 School Resumes

For more information about events, check the calendar on our website, www.bentleyschool.org

24 days ago, Bentley Community Schools

Image displays a summary of the board meeting from 11/10/25, which is in the text of the post.

We understand that there is some confusion and concern regarding access to food and the potential reduction in SNAP benefits. To see a list of local food banks and any eligibility requirements they may have, please click on this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10GIPyNa0Ivcr_Eu-N2URVp9SWtHBMEzB/view

Any existing funds on Bridge cards will continue to be useable AND they may be used at Flint Fresh ( https://www.flintfresh.com/ ) for 75% off of fresh produce.

Additionally, "Double Up Food Bucks" are NOT limited. You can find Genesee County Double Up Food Bucks Locations at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WtaoHW-L_YWBCncVt1DQXFtATg1DmnRn/view?usp=sharing

We are always happy to help wherever and however we can. Remember, you can reach out to Lisa Gaby at our Bentley Food Pantry/Parent Resource Center by emailing lgaby@bentleyschools.org or calling (810) 591-9522.

about 1 month ago, Bentley Community Schools

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It’s FREE succulent time! Sample Library is partnering with @Neighborhood Forest to provide free succulent kits for kids!

Parents/guardians, sign your child up for a free succulent kit by October 28th! Sign up using this link: (https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration-fall-program/?school=69720).

Succulents kit materials are set to arrive TO BARHITTE by mid November. We will be in touch with you regarding when you can come and pot your succulent!

#NeighborhoodForest #FreePlantsForKids

Your succulents will be “grower’s choice,” so there will be a variety of succulents.

You will receive:
* Succulents
* Succulent soil
* Jiffy Pots
* Kraft paper bags
* Bamboo Label
* And an opportunity to purchase plants

Questions? Contact Mrs. Mohr at Kamohr@bentleyschools.org

about 2 months ago, Bentley Community Schools

This image shows a box of small succulents.

REMINDER....Holiday Assistance Applications are due by this Friday, October 17th.

about 2 months ago, Debbi Gooch

REVISED TIMES for 6th-12th GRADES:

Parent Teacher Conferences are next week on Wednesday, Oct 8 and Thursday, Oct 9 from 3:30-7:00 PM for Barhitte and 3:00-6:30 PM for 6th-12th grades. Please be sure to meet with your children's teacher(s). We want to partner with you to best meet your children's needs! Questions? Call your children's schools: Little Bulldogs (810) 591-9060; Barhitte (810) 591-9661; Bentley Middle School (810) 591-9040; Bentley High School (810) 591-5811.

Reminder: no school on Friday, October 10.

2 months ago, Bentley Community Schools

Pease read the following letter that was co-written by all Genesee County superintendents regarding the absence of a state education budget.

Thank you,
Dr. Kristy Spann
Superintendent of Bentley Community School District

3 months ago, Bentley Community Schools

Dear Families and Staff, We know you may have seen recent headlines and media reports about the uncertainty surrounding Michigan’s state budget. Understandably, these stories may raise questions and concerns about how schools, including those here in Genesee County, could be affected. As your educational leaders, we believe it is important to provide you with clear, direct information so that you know what is happening, what it could mean for our schools, and how we can work together to advocate for the resources our students and staff need. That is why, as we begin the 2025–26 school year, we are sharing this update on behalf of the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) and the 21 public school districts across Genesee County — so you have timely information and confidence that we are monitoring these developments closely to protect our students, staff, and programs. Budget Deadline Missed By law, the State must approve a K–12 school funding budget by July 1 each year so districts can plan with certainty. This year, that deadline passed with no agreement in place. If lawmakers do not act, a state government shutdown on September 30 could delay the funding schools depend on to operate. Why This Matters • In a recent statewide survey, 89% of voters supported requiring lawmakers to pass a budget before the school year begins. • The current deadlock involves a proposal to divert dollars from the School Aid Fund — money voters were promised in 1994 would be dedicated to K–12 education — to other priorities such as road repairs. • According to the same survey, 85.7% of voters oppose using School Aid Fund dollars for fixing roads. Current Impact to Districts According to a survey released by Michigan School Business Officials, one in ten Michigan school districts has already made staffing cuts ahead of this academic year due to budget uncertainty: • 11% of districts had classroom personnel layoffs • 15% had non-classroom personnel layoffs • 42% reduced staff through attrition • 27% made non-staff spending cuts

Districts also reported delaying building maintenance, increasing workloads for staff, and raising class sizes — all of which have direct impacts on students. Future Impact on Districts If a budget is not passed, we could miss our first scheduled state aid payment on October 20, 2025. That payment is critical for: • Compensating teachers and staff who work directly with students • Maintaining class sizes and student support services • Operating buses and supplying classrooms • Funding academic programs, arts, athletics, and activities, including early childhood programs Our schools cannot operate indefinitely without these resources, or the confidence that they will be available. What Needs to Happen The solution is clear: lawmakers must approve a K–12 budget that protects the School Aid Fund for its original purpose — educating Michigan’s children. How You Can Help Please join us in urging our elected officials to act quickly. You can contact your state lawmakers with this information and share with them why timely, protected school funding matters to you and your family. • Michigan Senate https://senate.michigan.gov/ • Michigan House of Representatives https://www.house.mi.gov/Index Our students deserve a stable, fully- funded school year. Together, as a county, we can ensure their learning continues without interruption. On behalf of the Genesee Intermediate School District and the 21 public school districts of Genesee County, thank you for your partnership and support. Sincerely, Tina Case, Superintendent, Atherton Community Schools Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Beecher Community Schools Trisha Cherveny, Superintendent, Bendle Public Schools Dr. Kristy Spann, Superintendent, Bentley Community School District Gina Ryan, Superintendent, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools Lisa Taylor, Superintendent, Clio Area Schools Matthew Lobban, Superintendent, Davison Community Schools Dr. Doug Busch, Superintendent, Fenton Area Public Schools Matthew Shanafelt, Superintendent, Flushing Community Schools Kevelin Jones, Superintendent, Flint Community Schools Brett Young, Superintendent, Genesee School District Dr. Steven Tunnicliff, Superintendent, Genesee Intermediate School District Mike Baszler, Superintendent, Goodrich Area Schools Dr. Trevor Alward, Superintendent, Grand Blanc Community Schools

Paul Gaudard Superintendent, Kearsley Community Schools Julie Williams, Superintendent, Lake Fenton Community Schools Dr. James Yake, Superintendent, LakeVille Community School District Russ Ciesielski, Superintendent, Linden Community Schools Dr. Linden Moore, Superintendent, Montrose Community School District Mickie Kujat, Superintendent, Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools James Kitchen, Interim Superintendent, Swartz Creek Community Schools Leslie Key, Superintendent, Westwood Heights Schools

Bond 2025 Progress

Follow the construction progress of the new Bentley Little Bulldogs Preschool!

https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/bond-2025-overview

3 months ago, Bentley Community Schools

Excavator earthwork at the new Bentley Little Bulldogs Preschool!

These Kindergartners had a great first week and are ready for a great year!

3 months ago, Debbi Gooch

Barhitte students enjoying their first recess and lunch for the year!

3 months ago, Debbi Gooch

BCS - All FINAL Bus Routes for Monday

There were some minor updates. These are the FINAL route stops starting Monday (Tomorrow). Any new requests that could not be verified by 6pm today did not get added. Please check your email for the details.

If you have not received the “All FINAL Bus Routes for Monday” email by 06:15 pm on the evening of August 24th (Today), you should assume that your student has not been assigned to a route and that other arrangements for transportation will be necessary.

CHECK YOUR JUNK/SPAM EMAIL FOLDERS JUST IN CASE!!!

See the Transportation webpage (https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/transportation) for details on how to ensure that your student is properly registered for transportation requests in the future.

3 months ago, Transportation

BCS - All Bus Routes

NOTE: All Bus Routes have new updates so be sure to review this information!

All routes will begin on the morning of Monday, August 25th (Monday). There may also be another announcement later in the day on August 24th (Today) that will include any late additions that have occurred since this morning. If you have not receive any notifications by the evening of August 24th (Today), you should assume that your student has not been assigned to a route and that other arrangements for transportation will be necessary.

CHECK YOUR JUNK/SPAM EMAIL FOLDERS JUST IN CASE!!!

If you did not receive the email, it is imperative that you always update school officials with all your most recent contact information (https://www.bentleyschools.org). For security reasons, specific bus stop information will no longer be posted to the website or sent via mobile text.

Transportation Dept.:
https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/transportation
(810) 591-9045

3 months ago, Transportation

BCS - BES Bus Routes

All routes will begin on the morning of Monday, August 25th (Monday). Currently, only BES stop information has been sent out. BMS/BHS routes should be finished by some time tomorrow (Saturday). There may also be another announcement on August 24th (Sunday) that will include any late additions, enrollments, or registrations that have occurred since yesterday (Thursday). If you have not receive any notifications by the evening of August 24th (Sunday), you should assume that your student has not been assigned to a route and that other arrangements for transportation will be necessary.

If you did not receive the email, it is imperative that you always update school officials with all your most recent contact information (https://www.bentleyschools.org). For security reasons, specific bus stop information will no longer be posted to the website or sent via mobile text.

Transportation Dept.:
https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/transportation
(810) 591-9045

3 months ago, Transportation

All parents/guardians that have requested transportation for their students must ensure that the following information is accurate in our systems, either by using ParentVUE or calling the Transportation Department:

* Primary Contact's Mobile Phone Number
* Primary Contact's Email Address
* Student Pick Up & Drop Off Addresses

If ANY of this information is incorrect in any way, you will NOT receive bus stop information and your student will NOT be transported!

As soon as bus routes are complete, a notification will be sent via Mobile SMS Text Message informing you to check your Email for the actual bus stop information.

ParentVUE:
https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/app-store

Transportation Dept.:
https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/transportation
(810) 591-9045

4 months ago, Transportation

Jersey Mike’s on Irish Rd is helping Bentley Bulldog families with Back-to-School shopping on Wed. 08/20/25 from 4P-7P at the middle & high school campus...WOOHOO!!

They’ll be handing out backpacks, school supplies, & gift cards while supplies last.

Owners Josh Johnson & Jason Tamez are Bentley ALUM and love to help their Bulldog Community.

4 months ago, Bentley Community Schools

Jersey Mike’s on Irish Rd is helping Bentley Bulldog families with Back-to-School shopping on Wed. 08/20/25 from 4P-7P at the middle & high school campus...WOOHOO!! They’ll be handing out backpacks, school supplies, & gift cards while supplies last. Owners Josh Johnson & Jason Tamez are Bentley ALUM and love to help their Bulldog Community.

Bentley Little Bulldogs Learning Center construction has begun!

Preschool classes will be located within other Bentley buildings until construction is complete, so ENROLL NOW!

https://www.bentleyschools.org/o/blb/page/enrollment

What We Offer:

* FREE PreK for all 4-year-old children (age 4 by December 1st)
* Hands-on, project-based learning
* Partnership with For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum for nature-based learning
* Transportation for Bentley area students
* Before and after care opportunities available

4 months ago, Bentley Community Schools

Bentley Little Bulldogs Learning Center - Enrollment QR Code and Plan Overview

Bentley Little Bulldogs Learning Center - Construction

Back to School Night at Barhitte will be held 4 - 6 pm on Wednesday, August 20th. Class lists will be posted and you and your child(ren) can meet the teachers! Kona Ice will be available for purchase during this time frame. The truck will be located in the bus loop. Please make sure you have completed online registration prior to this event. Your child will not be assigned a teacher until it is complete. Thank you!

4 months ago, Debbi Gooch

Reminder...if you haven't registered your child(ren) for this coming school year, please do so no later than this Friday, 8/15. If you need assistance, call the Barhitte office number. No one will answer because our office is still under construction, but someone will call you back if you leave a message.

4 months ago, Debbi Gooch

Become a Bentley Bulldog!
Click here to enroll & register: https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/enrollment-and-registration-information

4 months ago, Bentley Community Schools

Become a Bentley Bulldog Get smart and have fun doing it! Small class sizes - Amazing staff - Football Basketball Volleyball Band Robotics Powerlifting Skeet Track Baseball Softball Early Middle College Tutoring Cooking Club Bowling Baseball National Honor Society Student Council Theater and more...

QR code to the Bentley Community School District enrollment and registration page