2021-2022 End of School Year

by Patricia L. Robinson, BCS Superintendent

June 2022

Dear Buck Families,

Another school year has come to an end, and we appreciate the patience and support you provided us. We were able to address areas of growth and celebrate areas of progress. Our students ended the year with more knowledge and confidence as they continue to grow to be responsible, resilient, and creative citizens capable of succeeding in a global society.

In addition to helping students academically, we were able to restructure our business office, provide a plethora of professional learning opportunities for staff, and redesign and launch our new and improved website. We have much to do in maintaining and renovating our facilities in order to retain and recruit staff and students to our district.

Here are some highlights:

Launched updated website
We continue to show increases in our NWEA data K-8 and SAT ELA data
Updated our calendar based on input
Updated classroom audio at high school and middle school
Expanded 1:1 Chromebooks to all K-12 students
Exploring a referendum as a means to update our aging schools
Provided 473 breakfasts and 1,031 lunches daily
Empty Bowls raised almost $5,000 to donate to RAM
Welcomed over 150 guest readers at Ottawa Elementary School
Partnered with Buchanan Library to provide tutoring for students at Moccasin Elementary
Buchanan Middle School continued its spirit of service by donating socks, hats, and gloves to RAM, participating in Rake a Difference Day, and the students made a substantial donation to the Devos Children’s Hospital
Celebrated the 100th year of Buchanan High School
Buchanan Robotics took 2nd place at the St. Joseph competition
Middle school and High school placed 3rd in the county for Science Olympiad
Buchanan Esports finished with a perfect record
High School Fall, Winter, and Spring sports which lead to post-season games and district, regional, and state participation (Go, Bucks!)
Celebrated Title IX- Women in Sports
Hosted home cross country and track meets