Throughout this school year, the Baraga Area Schools 6th grade class has been working on a project to remove invasive species and replace them with native species. This project worked with: EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program), KISMA (Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area), the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Natural Resources Department. Native plants were purchased from Artley’s Greenhouse in L’Anse and Design by Nature in Marquette.
The students partnered with KISMA to create presentations about native and invasive species in our area. Each student was given a native and an invasive species to research. This research was used to make a poster that was proudly displayed at Baraga Area Schools and at Michigan Technological University.
The KBIC Natural Resources Department came in and discussed the proper way to remove invasive species and how to plant and to replace these native species. Students voted on what they would replace the invasive species once they were removed from the front of the Baraga School. The removal of the invasive species and replacement with native species has taken place and there has been lots of positive comments about this project.
The sixth graders went on a field trip to the lakefront in L’Anse to pick rocks to paint for a border around the project. This painting was extended to all elementary students and will be completed this week.
The new native species plants were purchased by Western U. P. (Region 16) MiSTEM Network…Native seeds to plant were also given to all students.
Students gained considerable knowledge about both native and invasive species through this project and in their science class. Mrs. Shari Pizziola was the instrumental teacher for this project.
Now, the 6th graders at Baraga Area Schools are challenging you at home to remove your invasive plants and replace them with native species to help our community.
The 2025 Baraga High School graduation ceremony will be streamed live on our Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@baragaareaschools3520). Click the "live" tab to find the stream.The graduation ceremony starts at 6:00 pm on Friday, May 23. The link for the stream is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNYgVRmi4_k&ab_channel=BaragaAreaSchools
Baraga Girls Basketball Fundraiser. Orders close July 7th so scan the QR Code to order yours today!
Dear Baraga Families, The L'Anse Area Schools will be hosting the MDE Summer Food Program and all Baraga Area Schools students are eligible to participate. Weekly food pickups will take place at the L'Anse Area Schools. If you are interested in participating please fill out the following form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfldqUZfzCrmpIs7-HUcawVY_Y2NdnPAD_dvBtmDRsiyfKJfw/viewform?usp=header
Due to the poor air quality Track and Field day will be postponed for today. More info to follow this afternoon!! Let's stay safe!
Due to the rainy forecast tomorrow, our Splash Pad field trip is being rescheduled for Thursday 6/5!
Please plan accordingly!!
Purchase a 2024-2025 yearbook before June 20th! Buy online or pick up a form in the office. PLEASE SHARE! Contact Mrs. Klein with any questions vklein@baragaschools.org
Baraga Area Schools Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-2026 School Calendar
Baraga Schools had their Spring Concert on Friday, May 9, 2025 under the direction of Mrs. Ashlee Adams. This included singing by students in Transitional Kindergarten to 5th grade and the Middle School Choir.
This event was well attended. All students and staff at Baraga Schools were present as well as many parents, grandparents, relatives, and friends.
Following the event was a special recognition of Mrs. Kathi Warner who is retiring after 35 years of service at Baraga Area Schools. There was a vase with flowers in the center of the gymnasium floor in front of the audience. Baraga Administration and Staff along with former students wished her well. Everyone sang, "Country Roads Take me Home" as this is a song Mrs. Warner has taught to all of her students.
Just a reminder: Our 2025 Spring Concert is now being streamed live on our Baraga Area Schools Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pln0-KHTnJg
Please check out the Kaleidoscope flyer for summer programs!
The 2025 Spring Music Concert on Friday will be streamed live on our "Baraga Area Schools" Youtube page at 2:30 pm. To access the stream, navigate to our Youtube page, https://www.youtube.com/@baragaareaschools3520/streams . This link should also work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pln0-KHTnJg&ab_channel=BaragaAreaSchools
Students can fuel up with free breakfast & lunch at Baraga Schools. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria starting at 7:45 a.m.
If you are interested in joining Travel Club, please see the attached flyer!
We DONUT know what we would do without our teachers!!!
PLES ran on Dunkin' today to celebrate the first day of teacher appreciation week!
We are less than a week away from our Spring Concert! Please join us Friday May 9th at 2:30 to hear Baraga's elementary students and middle school choir.
Please consider joining this summer reading group!
PLES parents/guardians - please check the purple folders and help us celebrate next week!
Thank you for all you do Ms. Gallup!!
