Beach Middle School
Nov. 11: Everyone Invited to Veterans Day Community Tribute
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Sharon Kegerreis for the information and photos in this story.) In late October, four veterans, representing different branches of the military, imparted wise life lessons to Beach Middle School (BMS) sixth grade students. For … Read more
Meet WCC Alumnus Caleb Coon
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Fran LaFort for the information in this story.) Knowledgeable. Passionate. Those are some of the attributes that Caleb Coon, U.S. Navy veteran and Michigan Region 2 STEM Educator of the Year, recalls about his own instructors … Read more
America & Me Essay Contest Winners Announced
Madison McGregor, Emma Busch and Anastasia Moser were the first, second and third place winners in the 55th annual America & Me Essay Contest sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The Beach Middle School students received award certificates for their achievement … Read more
Beach Middle School Teacher Caleb Coon Honored for STEM Education and Innovation
Beach Middle School Teacher Caleb Coon was recently honored by the MiSTEM Network team in region 2 – covering southeast and southcentral Michigan – for his commitment to cultivating a vibrant STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) ecosystem in Michigan. … Read more
Beach Middle School Musicians Performed at Michigan Music Conference
By Crystal Hayduk Five up-and-coming Beach Middle School (BMS) music students earned special honors from the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA). Four were selected to perform with the All-State ensembles at the 19th annual Michigan Music Conference (MMC) … Read more
Beach Middle School Students Develop Skills for the Future
Story by Crystal Hayduk, photos by Randall Lee Art, technology, and design projects were on display at Beach Middle School (BMS) on Jan. 31 for the second annual Creative Expression Exhibition evening. The event had been rescheduled from Jan. 24, … Read more
Fall Echoes Concert, Chelsea Masons Match Raises More than $2,000 for Project Sanctuary
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Ryan Cumming for the information in this story.) The Beach Middle School and Chelsea High School bands produced more than music at their annual “Fall Echoes” concert in November. With a focus on giving … Read more
Beach Middle School Sixth-Graders Learn From Veterans
(Correction: The students will read their letters during the tribute ceremony at Veterans Park on Nov. 10 and the ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m.) By Lisa Carolin Learning about Veterans Day directly from veterans proved to be an effective … Read more
Students Talents Displayed at Creative Expression Exhibition (With Slide Show)
Story and Photos by Crystal Hayduk Students and their families filled the halls of Beach Middle School (BMS) on March 9 for the 2023 Creative Expression Exhibition evening. Art teacher Kim Eder said, “The exhibition shows off the artistic and … Read more
Chelsea Seniors Visit Beach Middle School During Generations Project (with slideshow)
Story and Photos by Lisa Carolin In the spirit of reciprocity, sixth-grade students from Beach Middle School hosted seniors from the Chelsea Senior Center at Beach on Thursday, Feb.16. The students gave seniors a tour of their school and showed … Read more
Portrait of a Graduate MVP: Kristi Henry
By Crystal Hayduk [Under Superintendent Mike Kapolka’s leadership, the Chelsea School District began awarding Portrait of a Graduate (POG) MVP awards this year as one way district staff can commend each other and highlight the ongoing efforts to incorporate POG … Read more