Beavercreek City Schools

🌟 Today is National Special Education Day! 🌟 We celebrate the incredible students, dedicated educators, and supportive families who make our Special Education programs truly remarkable. 🧡🖤 Every student deserves the opportunity to shine, and today, we honor the commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and success that defines our district. Let’s take a moment to thank the amazing teachers, special needs assistants, and related service staff who work tirelessly to ensure every child has the tools and resources they need to thrive. Your impact is immeasurable! 🙌

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Fun with Student Council! 🍂🦃 Every year, BHS Student Council hosts a Thanksgiving party filled with food, games, and plenty of fun! This year, the festivities included: 🎭 A spirit day competition with themes like Charlie Brown, Minions, Pink-out, Christmas, and Thanksgiving. Congratulations to the Christmas Committee (Maggie, Anna, Ireland, Kinzie, Jax, and Rebecca Carlson) for winning with their festive flair! 🎄🍬 🦃 A hidden turkey game — 36 paper turkeys were hidden around the room, and the best turkey hunter walked away with a candy bar! ❓ Thanksgiving trivia — the winner earned first dibs on the amazing food spread, which included ham, mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese, pies, and more! Thank you to all the members and advisors who contributed to the food and fun. What a great way to celebrate the season together! 🧡🖤

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Fun at Fairbrook! 🍂🦃 Our Fairbrook students have been busy preparing for Thanksgiving in some creative and educational ways! 🛒 Fourth graders in Ms. Bruhn's class did some Thanksgiving dinner shopping by exploring Kroger ads, practicing addition, subtraction, rounding, and ordering decimals! 🍽️ Kindergarteners celebrated their annual Thanksgiving Feast by creating tablecloths and sharing a meal together with their classmates. 🦃 Both kindergarten and fourth grade students got into the holiday spirit by helping turkeys survive Thanksgiving! Kindergarteners made turkey disguises, while fourth graders applied their knowledge of animal adaptations to create camouflage for their turkeys. What a fun week of learning and celebration! 🧡🖤

🧪📏 Measuring Up in Ms. Busch's Class! 📏🧪 Ms. Busch’s 3rd graders at Trebein Elementary got hands-on in a fun science and math lab! 🌟 They explored how to: 🟠Measure liquid volume using a graduated cylinder 🟠Calculate the volume of a solid using centimeter cubes and the formula Length x Width x Height The students were amazing, taking the activity seriously and showing off their skills! 🙌 Their curiosity and enthusiasm were inspiring to see. Way to go, future scientists and mathematicians! 🧡

☕National Expresso Day! ☕ For many, coffee truly makes the world go 'round—especially during those early mornings in our school buildings! Whether it fuels lesson plans, keeps us sharp for meetings, or helps us greet the day with a smile, there's no doubt that coffee is an unsung hero of education. Here's to the baristas, the coffee pots, and the steaming cups that keep us going! 🧡🖤 #NationalEspressoDay #FuelForEducation #BeavercreekRunsOnCoffee

Tuesday was an exciting day at Shaw Elementary! 🎉 Our third graders, who are currently studying government, had the honor of a special presentation from Beavercreek Mayor Don Adams, City Councilman Glen Duerr, and Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce member Chris McClure. Thank you to these community leaders for inspiring our students and bringing their government studies to life! 🧡🖤 #ShawElementary #CommunityLeaders #GoCreek #LearningInAction #AtShawWithShaw City of Beavercreek Ohio - Municipal Government

📸✨ #ThrowbackThursday ✨📸 Take a trip down memory lane with these snapshots from 1994-1995! Do you recognize anyone in these photos? 🤔 If so, tag them in the comments and help us reconnect with these memories! 💬👇 Let’s spread the nostalgia — share this post so others can join the fun! 🧡🖤 #TBT #BeavercreekPride #BCSMemoriesThatLastForever 🦫

🎉📚 Help us congratulate Kaitlyn Griffiths! 📚🎉 A huge shoutout to Ankeney 7th grader Kaitlyn Griffiths, one of ONLY THREE nationwide winners in a Scholastic magazine writing contest! 📝 ✨ Kaitlyn's essay on the power of community earned her this incredible recognition and a copy of Alan Gratz's book Two Degrees. Your talent and hard work inspire us all. 🧡🖤 #GoCreek #AnkeneyMiddleSchool #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

Today, we celebrate Education Support Professionals Day! 🧡🖤 We are so grateful for the incredible support staff who keep our schools running smoothly every day. From bus drivers to custodians, cafeteria workers to office staff, aides, and more, these amazing individuals impact our students, staff, and community. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the heart you bring to our schools. #ESPDay #ThankYou #OneCreek #BcreekSchools

Our GCCC/BHS CBI students had an incredible learning experience on Friday, November 15th, during a hands-on manufacturing activity conducted by the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association (DRMA)! 🛠️✨ With the support of Mr. Bud Martin from AFC Tool Company, Inc., students explored various careers in the manufacturing industry. They also created simulated businesses and produced products using a laser engraving machine. 🖋️⚙️ This engaging activity offered a valuable glimpse into the world of manufacturing and the exciting career opportunities it offers. Thank you, DRMA and Mr. Martin, for inspiring our students! 👏

Beavercreek City Schools is proud to support our military heroes! Recently, Coy Principal Andrea Ferguson had the incredible opportunity to join Lt. Colonel John Smith, Coy's science teacher, at the 445th Airlift Wing's Employer Appreciation Day. This full-day event showcased our brave servicemembers in action, featuring M-4 demonstrations, security forces operations, and even a C-17 flight experience! ✈️ Lt. Colonel Smith, who has dedicated an impressive 37 years to the Air Force, continues to serve both our country and our students. His invitation provided a valuable glimpse into the lives of our citizen soldiers. Thank you, Lt. Colonel Smith, for your outstanding service in the classroom and uniform. We are honored to have you as part of our Creek family! 🧡🖤 #GoCreek #MilitaryAppreciation #AirForce #TeachersWhoServe

The 3rd grade students at Main Elementary had a blast on Rock Day! 🪨🎉 They learned all about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, diving into how they are formed through the rock cycle. Their day definitely ROCKED! 🤘 #RockDay #STEMLearning #MainElementary #BcreekSchools

⚽👏 Celebrating Beavercreek Men's Soccer! 👏⚽ A huge shoutout to the Beavercreek Men's Soccer team for an incredible season both on and off the field! 🌟 Not only did they show skill and teamwork during games, but they also achieved an impressive 3.68 team GPA. 🎓💪 Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence are inspiring. Way to make Beavercreek proud! 💛🖤 #BeavercreekSoccer #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

📣 A Sweet Gesture from the Valley Elementary Girls On The Run Team! 🏃‍♀️🍪 The Valley Elementary Girls On The Run team recently stopped by the City of Beavercreek Police Department to deliver cookies, brownies, and cupcakes! 😋 Their kindness and thoughtfulness were truly appreciated by the officers. The sweet treats and support brought big smiles to everyone’s faces. Way to go, Girls On The Run, for spreading positivity and inspiration in the community! 🧁💪 #GirlsOnTheRun #ValleyElementary #BeavercreekProud

We are incredibly proud of our very own Ms. Creech! 🎶 On Veterans Day, she was honored to participate in the Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery/Community Veterans' Day Ceremony. Alongside her sister, Ms. Creech performed The National Anthem and America the Beautiful, paying tribute to veterans and their family's legacy. This event held special meaning, as their parents are laid to rest there, and their dad was an Army veteran. It also marked the anniversary of their mom's passing. 💙 Thank you, Ms. Creech, for sharing your beautiful voice and heartfelt connection to such a meaningful day. #VeteransDay

Fact Friday! In honor of National Veterans and Military Family Appreciation Month, did you know that the Purple Star School designation began in 2017 in Ohio and that Trebein Elementary was part of the inaugural class to receive this prestigious designation? 💜✨ The Purple Star Award is given to "Military-Friendly Schools" that demonstrate support for our military-connected families. Today, 45 out of 50 states have followed Ohio's lead in recognizing Purple Star Schools. We are proud to share that all 11 Beavercreek City School buildings have earned the Purple Star designation. Thank you to all of our military families for your service and sacrifice! #PurpleStarSchools #MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth #BCSPride

Last month was bittersweet as our Board of Education held its final meeting at 3040 Kemp Rd., marking the end of an era. 🧡 In case you missed it, the BOE is relocating to convert the central office space into additional preschool classrooms. This month’s meeting will be held at Main Elementary on November 21, with plans to host the December meeting at the new Apple Valley location. Exciting times are ahead for Beavercreek City Schools! #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

🎓Calling Class of 2024 Alumni!🎓

🌟 Highlighting Women in AI + Education: Becky Osterfeld 🌟 We’re excited to highlight Becky Osterfeld, one of our 6-12 instructional coaches! Becky was recently recognized by AI for Education as a leader in AI+ED as part of their Women in AI+ED Spotlight! Becky is pioneering the integration of AI in classrooms, giving our teachers cutting-edge tools to engage students and elevate learning. Join us in celebrating her commitment to educational innovation and her inspiring role in AI + education! 👏💻📚 To read more, visit: https://www.aiforeducation.io/blog/spotlight-k12

📚✨ It’s National School Psychology Week! ✨📚 This week, we celebrate the vital work of our school psychologists, who make a positive difference in students’ lives every day. From providing emotional support to helping students develop problem-solving skills, our school psychologists play a key role in creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. Thank you to our school psychologists for your dedication to our students’ well-being and success! 🧡🖤 #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek