CORRECTION: Meeting is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Free Defensive Driving Course
Being Respectful, Being Safe, Being Responsible.
These students consistently demonstrated these important character traits and are being recognized for their outstanding example to others. We are proud to honor them as our most recent “Bessemer’s Best” recipients!
Congrats to:
1st grade- Zora
Kindergarten- Callie
(not pictured) - 6th grade- A.S.
Thank you for showing what it means to be a member of the Bessemer school community!
As always, meetings are open to the public and information is posted on our website.
The Mobile Dentists are coming to Washington Elementary this Thursday and Friday, Sept. 17th and 18th. If you have not already signed up, please use the QR code on the flyer or contact the school office if you would like a form sent home with your student.
Please join us!
These are opportunities for students and their parents to learn more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and learn about financial aid and FAFSA.
Here are the links:
Scholarships: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship/informational-session
Financial aid: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-families/virtual-financial-aid-presentations
Here are the links:
Scholarships: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship/informational-session
Financial aid: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-families/virtual-financial-aid-presentations
Mrs. William's kindergarten class made Chester the racoon from "The Kissing Hand" story.
Our annual Cheer Camp is happening on Wednesday, October 14th from 6-7:30 p.m. The performance will then be on Friday, October 16th at 6 p.m.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
We're Hiring!
It's hard to even think about this yet.
This week's Bessemer Best! These students along with so many others displayed great behavior noticed by staff.
From left to right: Elaina in 6th grade, Ethan in 3rd grade, and Elouise in kindergarten.
From left to right: Elaina in 6th grade, Ethan in 3rd grade, and Elouise in kindergarten.
For your information
There's still time to join us but the School of Choice window closes September 4, 2026.
Feel free to contact us for further information!
Please see this information from the Department of Health and Human Services . You may also copy & paste this link for additional information on the Get Ahead of Lead Initiative:
https://www.michigan.gov/mileadsafe/get-ahead-of-lead?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
"Hot Breakfast" will be back after the Labor Day holiday weekend!! The days have switched to Tuesday and Thursday this year.
Please remember that students MUST have money in their meal account to purchase ala carte items. For example: students who just need a carton of milk for their lunch/breakfast and don't intend to get a whole meal or students who only want a muffin for breakfast, not the whole meal. Those items would need to be paid for individually instead of being considered a qualifying meal under State and Federal guidelines. Deposits can be made at either of the school offices for meal accounts.
The Breakfast Menu will be the same at both buildings.
Please remember that students MUST have money in their meal account to purchase ala carte items. For example: students who just need a carton of milk for their lunch/breakfast and don't intend to get a whole meal or students who only want a muffin for breakfast, not the whole meal. Those items would need to be paid for individually instead of being considered a qualifying meal under State and Federal guidelines. Deposits can be made at either of the school offices for meal accounts.
The Breakfast Menu will be the same at both buildings.
Kindergarten Parents! Your child has the opportunity to receive a free oral health assessment provided by our local health department. If you'd like your child to opt out of this service, please contact Aryanna at the WES office at (906) 663-4515 or let your child's teacher know prior to the visit. Thank you!
Here are the first Lunch Menus for the 2026-2027 school year. Please remember that each building has a separate menu each month.
We appreciate your patience as we finalize our bus routes for the upcoming school year. Routes will be shared with families by email in the near future. Please make sure we have your current contact information on file so you don’t miss any important transportation updates.
We will also have a transportation representative available during Open House at Washington Elementary to answer questions and help with any transportation concerns you may have.
Please keep in mind that bus stop times may vary greatly, particularly during the first few weeks of school as we monitor ridership and make adjustments to route times as needed. If you haven’t already done so, please download the EZ Arrival app so you can receive notifications and track your child’s bus.
As the school year progresses, please remember to communicate any changes to your student’s transportation plans. To help avoid confusion and ensure everyone has the same information, we ask that transportation changes be submitted in writing.
If you notice an error in your child’s bus schedule or have any questions about transportation, please contact Susan in the Transporation Office at 906-667-0802, ext. 405 or at sraykovich@bessemer.k12.mi.us. We’re happy to help!
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to make the start of the school year as smooth as possible for everyone.
We will also have a transportation representative available during Open House at Washington Elementary to answer questions and help with any transportation concerns you may have.
Please keep in mind that bus stop times may vary greatly, particularly during the first few weeks of school as we monitor ridership and make adjustments to route times as needed. If you haven’t already done so, please download the EZ Arrival app so you can receive notifications and track your child’s bus.
As the school year progresses, please remember to communicate any changes to your student’s transportation plans. To help avoid confusion and ensure everyone has the same information, we ask that transportation changes be submitted in writing.
If you notice an error in your child’s bus schedule or have any questions about transportation, please contact Susan in the Transporation Office at 906-667-0802, ext. 405 or at sraykovich@bessemer.k12.mi.us. We’re happy to help!
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to make the start of the school year as smooth as possible for everyone.
Reminder of our open house this week for both ADJ & WES. We can't wait to see new and familiar faces!
