Our 4th graders are raising money for their awesome adventures outside the classroom, and we need your help!

You can support them and snag a super soft blanket in the process. Choose from two great designs:

Design 1 (Large 50" x 60") for just $25

Design 2 (Extra Large 60" x 70") for only $35

All orders and payments (Money Order or Cashiers Checks, cash accepted at school offices) are due on November 26, 2025.

Check out the flyer for payment details and designs! Thank you for supporting our students!
7 months ago, Liz Merrihew
Alt text: **A yellow and orange gradient flyer titled "Cozy Up for a Cause!" promoting a blanket fundraiser to support 4th graders' adventures outside the classroom.** Two blanket designs are shown. **Design 1**, featuring a red and yellow wildcat paw print with the text "BEARCATS" and "NO BARRIERS, JUST POSSIBILITIES" is a **Large Blanket (50" x 60") for \$25 each**. **Design 2**, featuring a red, yellow, and orange design with a fierce wildcat head and the text "BRIDGEPORT" and "BEARCATS," is an **Extra Large Blanket (60" x 70") for \$35 each**. Payments are due at the time of order, payable to **Bridgeport Spaulding Community Schools** by Money Order or Cashiers Checks, with **cash only accepted at school offices**. The deadline for **Orders is Due: November 26, 2025**.
Calling all Class of 2026 Seniors!
It's time to order your graduation items.
https://www.jostens.com/
7 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A close-up image of a blue and white graduation tassel with a silver '26 charm, resting on a sparkly silver background. Text overlay reads: "Bridgeport HS Class of 2026. ORDER NOW. Deadline to Order October 16th. Visit www.Jostens.com to order."
Seniors and Parents order notice for Jostens graduation items. The Group Order Deadline is October 16th. Includes steps to sign up for updates and order now.
Parents still need to order pictures?
Simply scan the QR code in the flier and access your child's picture ordering gallery.
Need help? Visit www.strawbridge.net
7 months ago, Liz Merrihew
**Alt text:** An instructional guide titled "**How To Access Ordering Gallery**" from $\text{Strawbridge Studios}$. It displays a large **QR code** in the center and outlines **5 easy steps** for accessing a student's photo gallery online: * **Step 1:** Type the **School Name** into the Search box, select the **State**, then click **Search**. * **Step 2:** Please choose your school from the list provided below. * **Step 3:** Select **Get Code** next to the picture day you need the code for. * **Step 4:** Enter your child's **Last Name** and **Student ID Number**, then click **Search**. * **Step 5:** Click on the **Student Code** to access your student's image gallery! The bottom provides contact information for questions: Live Chat at **www.strawbridge.net**, phone **(866) 624-6229**, or email at **customerservice@strawbridge.net**.
Good morning BHS Bearcat Families! Please be mindful and courteous of other drivers and students walking into the building during drop off in the mornings. We appreciate your help in ensuring the continued safety of our students and families during the busy mornings.
Thank you.
7 months ago, Andrew Betka
Join us for an unforgettable night at the Bridgeport High School BearcatsHomecoming Coronation!
📅 Thursday, October 2, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bridgeport High School
🎟️ Admission:
Parents/Students – $6
Students w/ID – $3
Special performance by Martin G. Atkins Middle School Cheerleaders!
No Barriers...Just Possibilities
7 months ago, Liz Merrihew
Alt text for the image: Promotional poster for the **Bridgeport High School Homecoming Coronation** event. The poster has a Las Vegas theme titled "**BEARCATS TAKE VEGAS**" in large yellow font. The main text, "**HOMECOMING CORONATION**," is written in white inside a red, hexagonal sign bordered with gold lights, mimicking a classic casino marquee. The Bridgeport Bearcats logo (a fierce red and black mascot head with a 'B') is on the right. Playing cards (Aces and others) are scattered around the black background. The event details are at the bottom: **Bridgeport High School, Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM.**
COMMUNITY INFORMATION: What Families Need to Know About Michigan’s Safe Firearm Storage Law
7 months ago, Liz Merrihew
Official letter dated September 30, 2025, from Mark A. Whelton, Superintendent of Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, to Parents and Caregivers. The letter discusses the safety and well-being of students, references Michigan's **"Safe Storage Laws"** (MCL 28.429, 380.1313a, and 380.1313b), and provides links to resources on secure firearm storage and contact information for the Michigan Department of Education.
Community Information graphic from **Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District**. The image features a large central icon of a **gold locked padlock** on a red background, symbolizing security and safety. The graphic also displays the logos for the **Michigan Department of Education** and the **Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)**. The district's slogan, **"No Barriers...Just Possibilities,"** is written at the bottom.

Join us for our Second Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show! Get a head start on your holiday shopping with unique handmade crafts, gifts, and more.
🗓️ Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 4691 Bearcat Blvd, Bridgeport, MI
💲 Free Admission!
7 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A digital flyer for the "Second Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show" on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with free admission. The location is 4691 Bearcat Blvd, Bridgeport, MI 48722. It is hosted by the BHS Parent Teacher Organization. The flyer has a light blue background with a white, wintry design featuring snowflakes and blue and white branches with red berries.
Dear PARENTS/GUARDIANS
For the safety and smooth dismissal of all students at BHS:

🚫 No student will be released after 2:35 PM.

✅ Parents/Guardians arriving after 2:35 PM must wait until 2:45 PM, when regular school dismissal begins.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us ensure a safe and orderly dismissal process for every child.

Thank you.
8 months ago, Andrew Betka
Good evening Bearcats! Tomorrow is Picture Day at BHS! Please be ready for your school ID photos.
8 months ago, Andrew Betka
Good afternoon Bearcats! There is a PTO Meeting tonight at 5:30pm in the Bridgeport High School Media Center. We look forward to seeing those that can attend.
8 months ago, Andrew Betka
Get ready, Bearcat fans! This Thursday, August 28, is T-Mobile Night at Bearcat Stadium.
The Bridgeport Bearcats take the field for their season opener vs. The Caro Tigers.
The first 50 admissions receive a FREE Bearcat t-shirt!
Students wearing their Bearcat gear get FREE admission to the game!
Show your school spirit! We're in it to win it!
No Barriers...Just Possibilities
#FN5GL#sweepstakes
8 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A vibrant poster promoting a "Friday Night 5G Lights Football" game between the Bridgeport Bearcats and the Caro Tigers. The event, sponsored by T-Mobile, is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Bearcat Stadium. The poster features a dark background with pink speckles and an image of two football teams facing each other on the field. Key promotional details are highlighted, including: "1st 50 admissions gets a FREE Bearcat t-shirt" and "Students wear your Bearcat Gear for FREE admission to the game." The prominent slogan "We're in it to win it" is displayed in large, bold pink and white lettering across the center. A QR code for GoFan is visible in the bottom left corner, and the bottom of the poster reads "No Barriers...Just Possibilities" and the website "www.gobearcats.net".
It's Back to School Time Bearcats! Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District is hosting a Back to School Open House on August 27, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Bring the whole family for fun activities across the district, meet your teachers, and get ready for a great school year! School starts on September 2, 2025.
9 months ago, Liz Merrihew
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District "Back to School Open House" flyer. The event is on August 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Bridgeport High School, Thomas White Elementary, and Martin G. Atkins Elementary & Middle School will participate. Activities include meet-and-greets with teachers, orientation, food trucks, popcorn, slushies, and community resources. The flyer also notes that school starts on September 2, 2025.
Good morning BHS Bearcat Families!

Can you believe the new school year is right around the corner? We're so excited to welcome your students back!

As we prepare, this is a quick heads-up that bus transportation applications are due this Friday, August 15th. Getting your application in by the deadline helps us finalize all bus routes on time, ensuring a smooth start for everyone.

Applications received after Friday may unfortunately result in your student not being assigned a bus route until after the school year has already begun.

For your convenience, you can access the application here: https://www.gobearcats.net/o/bhs/page/transportation

Thanks for helping us get everything ready for a great start to the school year!
9 months ago, Andrew Betka
Gear up, Bearcats fans! The 2025 football season is fast approaching. Check out the full schedule and get ready to cheer on our team! 🏈
9 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A football schedule poster for the Bridgeport Bearcats' 2025 season. The background is a dark, grunge texture. A football player in a red jersey and helmet, running with the ball, is prominently featured on the right. The text "FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2025" is in large, bold, distressed letters at the top. The schedule lists eight games, all against different teams and with corresponding dates in August, September, and October. There is a small team logo in the bottom right corner showing a bearcat head, and the team's website, "www.gobearcats.net", is also listed.
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year!
🗓️ Important Dates: Mark your calendars for all the key events, including the First Day of School-September 2, 2025
⏰ Daily Schedules: Check out the bell times for each school to ensure everyone is on time, every time!
9 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A flyer from the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District titled "Important Dates 2025-2026." The flyer lists key dates for the school year in a grid format. The dates are: First Day of School, September 2; Last Day of School, June 11; Thanksgiving Break (No School), November 27-30; Christmas Break (No School), December 22-January 4; Spring Break (No School), March 30-April 6; other No School days are November 4, January 19, February 23, and May 22-25; 1/2 Days are September 25, October 23, November 26, January 23, February 12, and May 7; Homecoming is October 3; Back to School Open House is August 27; and Graduation is June 4. The bottom of the flyer has the slogan "No Barriers...Just Possibilities" and the website address "www.gobearcats.net".
A flyer from the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District titled "Daily Schedules." The flyer lists the start and end times for the different schools in the district. Bridgeport High School (grades 9-12) runs from 7:50 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Martin G. Atkins Middle School (grades 6-8) runs from 7:35 a.m. to 2:27 p.m. Martin G. Atkins Elementary (grades 2-5) runs from 8:40 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Thomas White Elementary (grades PreK-1) runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. At the bottom, there is a graphic of a red alarm clock, the slogan "No Barriers...Just Possibilities," and the website address "www.gobearcats.net."
Hey Bridgeport High School families and supporters!
Come out and support the Girls Volleyball team at our Chipotle fundraiser! 🏐

Enjoy a delicious meal and help us raise money for the team. 25% of all event sales will be donated directly to the girls volleyball program.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 16th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Chipotle at 2721 Tittabawassee Rd Ste 1, Saginaw, MI 48604

Can't make it in person? You can still support us by ordering online for pickup during the event hours! Just use the code C6G7CQT at checkout.

We can't wait to see you there
9 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A poster for a Chipotle fundraiser for the Bridgeport High School Girls Volleyball team. The poster features a large photo of a burrito wrapped in foil and the text "DO GOOD WITH CHIPOTLE." Details of the event are listed below, including the date (Saturday, August 16th), time (4-8 PM), and location (2721 Tittabawassee Rd Ste 1, Saginaw, MI, 48604). The poster specifies that 25% of event sales will be donated to the cause and provides a code "C6G7CQT" for online orders. A note at the bottom clarifies that online orders must be placed for pickup during the event hours and that delivery and gift cards do not qualify.
The Birch Run Premium Outlets School Supply Drive is ON for July 1-31! Help local students get ready for school by donating new supplies.
Drop-off points: Old Navy, Hometown Hustle, Columbia.
Wish list includes: Backpacks, Notebooks & Folders, Pencils, Pens & Markers, Crayons & Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Scissors & Rulers, Pencil Pouches & Sharpeners, Travel Tissues & Hand Sanitizer, New Socks & Shoes.
Let's stock their backpacks and minds! at Birch Run Premium Outlets
10 months ago, Liz Merrihew
A poster with a red background on the top half and a white background on the bottom half. The red half is filled with various school supplies like colorful pencils, pens, notebooks, binders, scissors, paper clips, erasers, and paint pots. The white half has the text "SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE JULY 1-31" in large, bold letters. Below that, it says "Help us support local students by donating new school supplies. Drop-off Locations: Old Navy, Hometown Hustle, Columbia". Further down, it lists a "SUPPLY WISH LIST" with bullet points: Backpacks, Notebooks & Folders, Pencils, Pens & Markers, Crayons & Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Scissors & Rulers, Pencil Pouches & Sharpeners, Travel Tissues & Hand Sanitizer, and New Socks & Shoes. In the bottom right corner, there are three yellow outlined stars.
Good afternoon Bearcats! BHS Summer School Registration is open! Make sure you see Mrs. Ward in the main office to sign up. Summer school is June 17-July 24, Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-12:30pm. You must register to attend.
11 months ago, Andrew Betka
Fuel your summer with free, healthy meals!
11 months ago, Liz Merrihew
The left side features large orange text "MEET UP and EAT UP" with a sandwich in the background. The right side has blue text "Healthy food to fuel your summer. Free!" Below it, "Served at: Bridgeport High School Cafeteria, 4691 Bearcat Blvd, Bridgeport, MI 48722". Contact information: "FOR MORE INFO CALL: SHANNON SINGLETON 989-777-7018". Dates and times: "Monday - Thursday, June 17th - July 24th, B: 8:15-9AM, L: 10:50AM-11:30AM". The bottom includes USDA non-discrimination statement and logos for UDM, No Kid Hungry, and United Way.
The left side features large orange text "MEET UP and EAT UP" with a sandwich in the background. The right side has blue text "Healthy food to fuel your summer. Free!" Below it, "Served at: Bridgeport Middle / Atkins Ele School, 3675 Southfield Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601". Contact information: "FOR MORE INFO CALL: SHANNON SINGLETON 989-777-7018". Dates and times: "June 18th - June 27th, August 4th - 7th, August 11th - 14th, B: 8:15AM - 9AM, L: 11:30AM - 12PM". The bottom includes USDA non-discrimination statement and logos for UDM, No Kid Hungry, and United Way.
Good evening Bearcats! Graduation will be available to watch online. The link will release at 6:55pm tonight so you can join us online!
11 months ago, Andrew Betka