Attention all students entering the 7th, 8th and 9th grades this coming fall!! The BACC will be hosting annual Summer Camps in June. Please see the attached flyer for details and how to register. We hope to see you there!
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Literacy night in March. All centers had a great turn out and families enjoyed the activities. Our March event is always focused on literacy as well as helping families understand the transition process as their children move on to Kindergarten.
The BACC is hosting its annual golf outing on Thursday, June 19 at Coldwater Golf Course. We would love to see you at the course or have you as a sponsor!
The Branch Area Career Center is now hiring for the Program Manager position of Education Fundamentals. See the following link for more details!
https://www.applitrack.com/branchisd/onlineapp/default.aspx
Congratulations to BACC's Mariah Nortley on her signing with Keystone Cooperative. After a two-year paid internship with Keystone, she will be hired as a full-time employee! All the best to Mariah!
Branch County 8th Graders enjoyed visiting the Branch Area Careers Center. on Tuesday April 1st. Students were able to choose two classes to explore and participate in hands-on activities. This visit helps students identify various career paths they are interested in, and experience being a BACC student.
Students from the Branch Area Careers Center were able to show and explain what they do in their BACC programs to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at Ryan Elementary School on April 2. All students enjoyed hands-on activities that BACC students brought with them to showcase careers in their various fields.
Nominations for the Making a Difference Awards are open. Nominate someone you know who has made an impact in the life of a student with special needs!
Meeting with representatives from Clemens to continue our partnerships supporting the Coldwater and Branch County communities. Pictured are Nick and Bri Porter with Sir Wellington from the Waldron Learning Center and Jan Storrs representing Adult Education. Thank you Clemens for your support.
Laura Flores and Cammy Hostetter presented today at Coldwater Kiwanis Club about The Family Coalition which is a part of the Great Start Collaborative.
Congratulations to Josie Smith for receiving the Outstanding Counselor Award from Kellogg Community College!
We are very happy with how our new student/parent drop off area is looking! It will be nice to have students out of the weather when loading and unloading from the buses. Landscaping and our final coat of asphalt is coming soon!
The Branch Intermediate School District Board of Education has two (2) board position openings effective July 1, 2025. The term of office for intermediate boards of education is six years. A registered voter of the Branch Intermediate School District must fill these positions. Intermediate school board candidates have the choice of either paying a nonrefundable $100 filing fee or filing nominating petitions. The $100 fee or the nominating petitions must be filed with the Branch County Clerk by Monday, May 5, 2025. Nominating petitions are available from the Branch County Clerk’s Office, 31 Division Street, Coldwater. The ISD is also requesting that a candidate biography be completed and returned with either the filing fee or nominating petitions. The biography form is also available at the Branch County Clerk’s Office. John Bolton (Coldwater) and Chantal Paxton (Quincy) currently hold the expiring board positions.
Check out the progress on the Construction Trades house...great job!
On Tuesday, February 13th, Darrin Adair spoke at the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education in Lansing. As the previous (2024) winner of the Murry O. Batten Humanitarian Award, he shared the impact that it has had on his career and life over the past year. See and hear the speech here: https://youtu.be/6qswnp_u1wU
Last Friday February 7th, students from the BACC shared their knowledge on the career fields they study with 3rd & 4th graders from Jennings Elementary. All students participated in hands-on activities including learning how the internet works, using tools to tighten bolts, trying out electrical circuits, and how to stop the bleed. Check out some neat pictures from the event!
Happy 100th day of School! Thanks to our friends for hosting a 100th day of school pancake breakfast. We look forward to it all year. 😀🥞
The BISD Parent Advisory Committee recognized the first recipients of their new Inclusion and Belonging Recognition Project. The purpose of the Inclusion & Belonging Recognition is to distinguish dedicated staff members within Branch County who go above and beyond their job responsibilities to promote inclusion within the school and classroom. This recognition celebrates those who foster a welcoming environment, encourage diversity, and ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, feel valued and supported.
The Eastern Star generously donated money to the Branch County Adult Education program to purchase additional books and other supplies. Thank you Eastern Star!
