It’s the final countdown for our SENIORS!!!
Reminder of important dates:
Friday, May 8th:
Decision Day 12:30-1:30 at the High School
Monday, May 11th:
Cap and Gowns will be passed out last hour of the day to students in good standing.
Wednesday, May 13th:
4th, 5th and 6th Hour Exams
Thursday, May 14th:
1st, 2nd and 3rd Hour Exams, Senior Walk, Senior Picnic (will be at Airborne in Brighton from 12:30-2:30).
Saturday, May 16th:
Prom will be at Davison Country Club from 6-10 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27th:
Graduation rehearsal (mandatory @ 6:00) Honor’s night will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. All seniors and their parents are invited to attend. Seniors should wear their cap and gown.
Thursday, May 28th:
Graduation will take place on the football stadium (weather permitting) at 7:00 p.m. Seniors will need to report to the media center with cap and gown on at 6:15.
Please reach out to the HS Main Office: 810-591-5811 if you have any questions!
Thank you!
-BHS Staff-
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, we ask for your partnership in checking in with your senior. While this is an exciting time, it is also a critical one.
Each year, we see some seniors take their foot off the brakes as graduation approaches, but this can have serious consequences.
Please be aware that any senior who fails a second semester class will not be permitted to participate in senior activities, including the senior picnic, district building walk or walking at graduation.
In addition, any failed course will need to be made up in summer school in order for the student to earn their diploma (the option to recover it online in two weeks is off the table moving forward). This is not an outcome we want for any student, but personal accountability is essential as they prepare for the next stage of their lives.
We encourage you to have a conversation with your senior about staying focused and finishing strong. There are only 14 days remaining. Now is not the time to go on autopilot. With just a short push to the finish line, they will have plenty of time to relax and celebrate their accomplishments.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our seniors succeed.
Sincerely,
-Mr. Dickerson-
-Mr. Edmonds-
-Mrs. VanVallis-
Attention Bentley Community:
This morning six of our Bentley students were recognized for the GAC Scholar Athlete Award! This is an award for student-athletes who excel on the field as well as in the classroom with a GPA of 3.5 or above!
Congratulations to:
Chloe B.
Chloe C.
Gabe P.
Lorenzo G.
Abby Rose.
She'Niya C.
For representing the Bentley School District!
A great group of kids who are set to do great things in life!
We are proud of you all!
-BHS Staff-
PS. A huge shot out to Mrs. Rosa Gooch for putting the program together for all of the students and to Mr. Schultz for running the show this morning!
Eight Bentley students are currently featured in the Young Artists Today exhibition at the Greater Flint Arts Council ; a tri-county juried art show sponsored by Mott Community College. Among them, Jordan Jarrell earned a Recognition Award in the Design category for her stunning digital artwork depicting Koi.
If you missed the opening, there's still time to see the show! The exhibition runs through May 1 at the GFAC Gallery, located at 816 S. Saginaw St. in Flint. Admission is free and the gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thank you for supporting our students!
-Mrs. Buckley-
-BHS Staff-
Bentley Board Of Education Presents
GOLF TOURNAMENT 2026
June 15th, 2026 . 9 am - 5 pm
Sugarbush Golf Club
• 18 holes w/ cart
• Lunch at turn
• Post banquet dinner
• $400 per team
• Sponsorships available
• Raffle auction
Contact: Hayley Downs
hdowns@bentleyschools.org or (810)516-8140
We look forward to seeing you on the links!
-BCS Staff-
On Friday we were able to celebrate Tyler and his Powerlifting State Championship!
Tyler was awarded his very own Championship Belt! This continues a tradition started 10 years ago. We take care of our Champs at Bentley!
Back to back next year? Let's do it!
Congrats Tyler keep putting in the work!
-BHS Staff-
-Mr. Dickerson-
PS. Look for the award ceremony video soon on Facebook.
The lock-in for tomorrow night has been canceled due to low participation. We would have loved to run it, but we just did not have enough interest.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
-BHS Staff-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BASEBALL TONIGHT:
This afternoons game vs. Montrose has been moved to Flushing High School:
5039 Deland Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
The game will be held on the JV Baseball Field (near the Performing Arts Center) and the game will start at 5:00pm.
If you have any additional question please call Mrs. Gooch at the High School: 810-591-9513.
Thank you!
-Mr. Schultz-
-Mr. Dickerson-
-Mrs. Gooch-
Please see the attached flyer for Prom '26' information.
Please reach out: jmckay@bentleyschools.org if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Ms. McKay
Please see the attached flyer for the Can and Bottle Drive to support the Senior Class.
Thank you!
-Ms. McKay-
In case you missed this week’s Regular Board of Education meeting on April 13, 2026…
Burton historian Mona Ballge addressed the board, sharing highlights of the area and especially for Bentley. She also talked about the book she authored: Our Hidden Settlement: Atherton to Burton, Then and Now, which she generously provided two copies to the district.
BHS Student Representative Gabe Prast reported that state testing has started with the PSAT and SAT. Spring sports are underway: girls softball, boys baseball, track and field, and boys volleyball. There are 23 more days left for seniors. Students interested in Ferris State University took a field trip there last Thursday and there was another field trip on Friday, though to the Holocaust Museum. This coming Saturday is a “Just Because” lock in–details can be found on Facebook. Finally, seniors are beginning to paint their senior wall square.
The 2025-26 budget amendment was shared and the board approved.
We reviewed the new proposed policies from Neola. The second reading will occur at the next board meeting.
The board approved the contract to move forward with Paradise Dogs for our emotional support dogs. We expect to get two dogs at the beginning of September and the third dog in winter 2027.
There was a special presentation about Public Act 146, commonly referred to as the dyslexia law, though it is actually a re-writing of the Read by Grade 3 law. The presentation included an explanation of the law, requirements, timelines, and an introduction to the science of reading.
Click here to see whole file: https://aptg.co/YN5F2k
Here are some pictures from the 'Mother-Son Bowling Event' on Saturday. It was a great time!
Thanks to everyone for coming out and enjoy the pictures!
-Ms. McKay-
Please see the flyers for information on the ‘Dimes for Diapers’ collection to help support local families with their little ones.
Thank you!
-Ms. Vineyard-
A few lanes have opened up for Mother Son bowling this Saturday. If you would still like to sign up you can stop in the high school office until 3 pm on Wednesday!
Thank you!
-Ms. McKay-
-Mr. Edmonds-
Thank you to Mr. Stone and Ms. Vineyard for organizing today’s visit to Sea Life Aquarium. Our students had a great time learning about marine life and the ecosystems in which they thrive.
On another note, I hope everyone has a fantastic Spring Break, whatever your plans may be!
Enjoy the time off, and come back ready to finish the year strong.
— Mr. Dickerson —
Before everyone leaves for break we wanted to give a heads up on the State Testing Schedule for April, so everyone can plan accordingly.
Wednesday 4/8:
PSAT 9
Tuesday 4/14:
PSAT 10
Thursday 4/16:
SAT with Essay
11th grade
Tuesday 4/21:
WIN Assessment
11th grade
Wednesday 4/22:
MSTEP
11th grade
Thursday 4/23:
MSTEP
11th grade
Make sure you kiddos get a good nights sleep and our on time for their respective test dates as we will be starting first thing in the morning on those dates.
If you have any questions please reach out to:
Mr. Dickerson
jdickerson@bentleyschools.org
-or-
Mrs. VanVallis
mvanvallis@bentleyschools.org
Thank you!
-BHS Staff-
Attention Bentley Community:
Here are pictures from the 2025-2026 Children's Champion Awards.
Congratulations to our nominees (Abby and Kaydenze) and to Abby for winning the Curbco Scholarship!
It is such a great event and we were honored to have our students be nominated and be recognized.
Have a great Spring Break!
-Mr. Dickerson-
-BHS Staff-
GOLF TOURNAMENT 2026
June 15th, 2026 . 9 am - 5 pm
Sugarbush Golf Club
• 18 holes w/ cart
• Lunch at turn
• Post banquet dinner
• $400 per team
• Sponsorships available
• Raffle auction
Contact: Hayley Downs
hdowns@bentleyschools.org or (810)516-8140
Reminder!!
Thursday is the last day to sign up with Mrs. Gooch in the High School office!!
We must have a count ahead of time so unfortunately we cannot sell tickets at the door!!
Thank you!!
-Ms. McKay-
-Mr. Edmonds-
