TeenQuest Is Back!!
TeenQuest is a FREE career readiness leadership program designed with teens in mind. This program will give you an edge in the job market by teaching you resume and interview skills, as well as the employment skills that will prepare you to be a STAND OUT employee. If you are between the ages of 14-19 and currently in grades 9-12 in a Genesee County school – you do not want to miss this opportunity!
For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Lunch will be provided)
Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21; April 11, 18, 25
Click here to get more info and/or register: https://educateflintandgenesee.org/teenquest/register/
Please see the flyer for information on our 2026 Snowcoming Theme Week!
Thank you!
-BHS Staff-
Please see the flyer for information on the 2026 Snow Coming Dance!
Please reach out to the Main Office at 810-591-5811.
Thank you!
-BHS Staff-
Please see the flyer for information on the 2026 Daddy Daughter Dance!
Please reach out to Ms. McKay at jmckay@bentleyschools.org
Thank you!
-BHS Staff-
A huge shout out to our Powerlifters over the weekend!
Tyler Johnson came in first with a 1260 total for the 275 pound weight class and Sonora Jones Qualified for the JV State Finals!
If you see any of the powerlifters give them some props as they are doing awesome!
-BHS Staff-
-Mr. Dickerson-
We want to give a shout out to Ms. McKay and Mr. Horton who each were granted a $250 grant from the Genesee Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution!
We appreciate all the hard work they put in for the students of Bentley High School.
We also want to thank the Genesee Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution for their generosity!
-BHS Staff-
On Wednesday, February 4th we will have our second blood drive of the year.
Our goal is to have 35 viable donations to help with scholarships for students and we are far below that number at this point.
So please sign up if you can! This not only helps our students, but in life saving situations as well.
Please reach out to Ms. Vineyard (jvineyard@bentleyschools.org) or you can and sign up at redcrossblood.org.
Thank you!
-BHS Staff-
-BHS NHS Students-
You can enjoy some pictures from that event by clicking on this link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/P5fBktuCD6cNVXy37
You can watch the remarks made and see the ribbon cutting by several of our preschoolers in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkWm2Pw5hc4
You can also read about it in Mlive's Sunday edition:
https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2026/01/from-medical-exam-rooms-to-classrooms-new-preschool-opens-at-former-mclaren-site-in-burton.html
There is a tribe in Africa called Masai whose traditional greeting to each other is “Casserian Engeri.” It means, “And how are the children?” They do not ask each other, “How are you?” or “How’s your day?” but rather they ask about the next generation. And how are the children? The traditional response to the Masai greeting is, “All the children are well,” meaning that if the children are well, the community has what it needs to be safe, peaceful and prosperous.
The creation of this learning space for our children is evidence of our community's commitment to the next generation. Bentley Little Bulldog Learning Center is a way of ensuring that the children are well. I'm grateful to live here in Burton with people who also value our greatest resource...our kids. And I'm especially grateful to all those who made this possible, including (and this is not an exhaustive list): the Bentley Board of Education, McLaren Health Care Corporation (especially James Proctor), Progressive Companies (especially Tom Frey, Terry Farley and Rachel DeGood), Mayor Haskins, Senator Cherry, Representative Martin, For-Mar, Burton Chamber of Commerce, Burton Kiwanis, Burton Rotary, Todd Schultz, Chelsea Horton, Dianna Slusarzyk, the custodial and maintenance teams, and the preschool staff. ~Dr. Spann
For anyone interested in the video for the Grand Opening of Little Bulldogs here is a link for the YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkWm2Pw5hc4
Some of the highlights are at:
Bentley Schools Board President: Mrs. Mobley Opening: 0:11
Mayor: Mr. Haskins: 2:18
Superintendent of Bentley Community Schools: Dr. Spann: 4:45
Director of Bulldogs Learning Center: Mrs. Horton: 13:00
Ribbon Cutting: 16:19
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this happen. It is a huge step for the district and it was so great to see so many people come together to make a 'what if' a reality.
-Mr. Dickerson-
Attention Bentley Community:
We have some candles left from our candle sale and would like to offer them to you! The Junior class is trying to fund prom this year with the proceeds from this sale!
Candles are on sale in the high school office and if you would like to purchase one let myself or Mrs. Gooch know.
One candle for $15, or two for $25!
We currently have available:
7 Cinnamon
5 Pie A La Mode
5 Comfy Flannel
4 Caramel Pecan
4 Peppermint Twist
3 Snickerdoodle
9 Gingerbread Vanilla
2 French Vanilla
Thanks!
-Mrs. McKay-
-BHS Staff-
On Saturday, January 17, ten Bentley High School band students traveled to Imlay City High School to participate in the MSBOA District 3 Solo & Ensemble Festival.
The Bentley High School Band was represented by five events: one solo, two duets, one quartet, and one quintet. All events earned medals by receiving either a Division I or Division II rating.
Division I Ratings:
Bobby Newton & Declan Farrington : Duet
Chase Bitterman, Aubree Diederich, Austin Kingsley, Rylie Nelson, and Will Newton : Quintet
Division II Ratings:
Bobby Newton & Emma Clark (Reese High School): Duet
Logan Diederich: Solo
Jordan Jarrell, Cameron LaClair, and Bobby Newton : Quartet
Solo Comments Recognition:
Declan Farrington
The Division I rated events are eligible to advance to the State Solo & Ensemble Festival, which will be held at Stoney Creek High School.
Congratulations to all Bentley High School Band students on their outstanding performances and for being excellent representatives of Bentley Schools!
-Mrs. Nolan-
-BHS Staff-
This is just a reminder that we will celebrate the opening of our new Bentley Little Bulldogs Learning Center this Friday, January 16th at noon. The preschool is located at 1198 N Belsay Rd, Building 2. You are welcome to join us for this ribbon cutting event!
Mr. James Johnson–Carman Ainsworth board member, past president of MASB, and current MASB Region 5 representative–talked to the board about his passion for serving this region and, especially our youth. THis was further underscored by his participation on several national committees. He talked of the importance of getting accurate information to the region and back to MASB.
Miss Cobb–Barhitte kindergarten teacher and Bentley Education Association secretary–presented the board with homemade cookies and a banner made by her young scholars recognizing the board as “the chocolate chips in the cookie of life”. She also shared a letter of gratitude from the BEA extending their sincere appreciation for their “willingness to serve our school community, which requires a significant commitment of time, thought and care.” Additionally, she added, “We appreciate your dedication to supporting public education and working toward the continued success of our district.”
This was also the annual organizational meeting. Our board members will continue in their previous roles:
*President: Mrs. Amanda Mobley
*Vice President: Mrs. Cheryl Blosser
*Treasurer: Mrs. Marisa Downs
*Secretary: Mrs. Dawn McDaniel
*Trustees: Steven Bentley, Kevin Burge, and Hayley Downs
We reviewed the bond change orders for the 2025 bond on the new preschool. Final touches are being completed, and landscaping will happen in the spring. :We are very excited to celebrate the opening of the Bentley Little Bulldogs Learning Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday at noon. Our band will be there to recognize this momentous occasion in addition to a number of local dignitaries. And our young scholars will begin there on Tuesday, January 20th.
Finally, we approved the hire of Bentley alumna Briana Asbury as the 7th grade volleyball coach and Corey Reid, JV baseball coach from 2014-16, as the new Varsity baseball head coach.
Attention Bentley Community:
Pictures from Saturdays Powerlifting meet!
Everyone put in the work and put up some great numbers!
Thanks to Mr. Horton for getting our guys ready and creating a passion for lifting!
-BHS Staff-
-Mr. Dickerson-
Big shout out to TJ who won took 1st Place in the JV Super Heavy Weight division with a total weight of 1160 pounds!
Great work Big Man!
-BHS Staff-
-Mr. Dickerson-
Please see the information on the flyer about the upcoming lock-in at Bentley Middle School.
If you have any questions please reach out to the Middle School at 810-591-9043.
Thank you!
-Mr. Dickerson posting for Mr. Bednarski-
Attention Bentley Community,
Welcome to 2026.
I typically send a message to staff to kick off the New Year, but today I wanted to share this message and this video with our entire Bentley community.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=848775097962495
This video captures everything I could say and so much more.
As we move into 2026, we are committed to raising the standard and raising our expectations. The real question is: who is willing to go on this journey with us?
At Bentley, average is no longer “good enough.” Don’t get me wrong...there is nothing wrong with average. But we want more for our students. We want them to be great and to go on to do great things in life.
And this message isn’t just for students. It’s for everyone who sees this...no matter where you are in school or in life. At the end of the day, the choice is yours.
The process won’t always be easy. You will stumble. Things won’t always go as planned. The real question is: how badly do you want it? Are you willing to keep getting up, keep grinding, and stay committed to your ultimate goal?
If so...go make it happen.
-Mr. Dickerson-
Here is the '25-26' Great Elf Hunt Winner!
You know him as Isiah...we just call him Mudge!
Congrats my guy! Enjoy it!
-Tribal Claus-
The BCS holiday band concert on Wednesday, December 16 showcased the musical learning of 6th through 12th graders. Click the link ( https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vmrohPcIRbDelKD-_ABll6yzXKpJWo9M?usp=sharing ) to listen to their pieces. The sing-along with middle and high school students at the very end was especially engaging. Thank you Mrs. Nolan for making band fun and Mrs. Forys for helping the band to raise money for camp, music literature, and more! Your quilts and stuffed bulldogs are awesome!
The board of education met on Monday, December 8, 2025. You can see the highlights by clicking on this link ( https://aptg.co/_QvxRS ) or looking at the attachment. Enjoy!
