Due to a change in State law (effective October 2, 2026), all work permits must now be issued through the State Of Michigan's YEPP (Youth Employment Permit Portal).

Here is some information from their web page and a link to the web page to get started. The instructions and FAQs are at the bottom of the page that the link brings you to.

YEPP Login Instructions
Work permits are issued through the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP).

To access YEPP, you will login though MiLogin. If you already have a MiLogin account, you can search for the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) and add it to your applications. If you don’t have a MiLogin account, you will have to create one.

MiLogin allows you to access many state services and systems online, across multiple departments, using a single User ID and password.

When creating your MiLogin account, you’ll be asked to provide a unique email address and/or mobile phone number before you are able to complete your account setup. The email or phone number cannot be shared with another user.

https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/youth-employment-standards-act-yesa/yepp
about 3 hours ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Please join us for our Fall Band Fundraiser Concert this Thursday!!
about 4 hours ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Flyer inviting people to attend the Fall Fundraiser Band Concert. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students.
Reading is built skill by skill, day by day!

When a student is absent, missed lessons are hard to rebuild alone. Being at school every day keeps those literacy skills growing without gaps.

Every Day Counts!

#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
about 7 hours ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Flyer explaining the importance of school attendance
Attention WES parents!
1 day ago, Washington Elementary School
hearing and vision visit reminder
Mrs. Toth's 2nd grade class read "Going on a Pumpkin Hunt" and then used dried beans to make a pumpkin.
1 day ago, Washington Elementary School
pumpkin seed craft
pumpkin seed craft
WES Friday Note - 10/23
4 days ago, Washington Elementary School
friday note 10-23
Any parents interested in coaching this season? Please join us!
4 days ago, Washington Elementary School
coaching for basketball
Mrs. Toth's 2nd graders, Sawyer and Summer earned XtraMath certificates of achievement in Addition by answering all beginning Addition facts in under 6 seconds! Wooo!
7 days ago, Washington Elementary School
math achievements
Please share!
8 days ago, Bessemer Area Schools
flyer advertising mobile food pantry

Information will also be sent via email in addition to being available on our website.

8 days ago, Bessemer Area Schools
flyer with resources for student online safety
When students are present, they build the daily reading practice that keeps them on track. Every Day Counts!

#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
8 days ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Flyer explaining the importance of school attendance
For your information
11 days ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Notice of School Board Meeting
WES Friday Note - 10/16/26
11 days ago, Washington Elementary School
friday note 10-16
Do you have costumes in your closet that no longer fit and you aren't sure what to do with them? Washington Elementary is seeking new and/or gently used costumes for students that may not have the opportunity to purchase them.

They can be brought to Mrs. Vokolek in the office to be sorted and we will make sure they are distributed to students in need. We thank you in advance!
11 days ago, Washington Elementary School
iso costumes flyer
Through 3rd grade, students learn to read. After 3rd grade, they read to learn. Every Day Counts!

Regular attendance in the early years opens doors to science, history, art, and beyond. Being here early sets the stage for a lifetime of learning!

#UPAttendance #EveryDayCounts
12 days ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Flyer explaining the importance of school attendance
Mrs. Williams kindergarten class did a fun fall project with pumpkin seeds!
13 days ago, Washington Elementary School
pumpkin seed project
pumpkin seed project
pumpkin seed project
pumpkin seed project
pumpkin seed project

Washington Elementary Families:

Mark your calendars for this holiday-themed lunch on Tuesday, November 24th.

RSVP forms will be sent home with students, so be sure to check those backpacks!

Please return the RSVP (along w/payment) by the November 13th deadline so we can plan accordingly.

We look forward to sharing this special time with our Washington School families!

14 days ago, Bessemer Area Schools
flyer advertising holiday-themed lunch at the elementary school
Mrs. Westeen’s kindergarten class painted pumpkins today!
The pumpkins were a gift from Washington Elementary's 2nd grade garden.
14 days ago, Washington Elementary School
pumpkin painting in kindergarten
pumpkin painting in kindergarten
pumpkin painting in kindergarten
pumpkin painting in kindergarten
pumpkin painting in kindergarten
pumpkin painting in kindergarten
Thanks to a generous donation, Mrs. Toth's 2nd grade was able to travel to North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters. Students learned about Loons, Antlers, Furs, and Scat. They got to take a hike while completing a scavenger hunt. They got see turtles, touch a snake and see frogs and salamanders. A fabulous time was had by all.
18 days ago, Washington Elementary School
2nd grade field trip
2nd grade field trip
2nd grade field trip
2nd grade field trip
2nd grade field trip
What is Title I?

• Title I is the major component of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools.

• The goal of Title I is a higher quality of education for every child.

• The program serves millions of children in elementary and secondary schools each year.
20 days ago, Bessemer Area Schools
notice of annual Title One Meeting