Baraga Area Schools

Reminder for our seniors!

Happy "Last Day of School!" Here is the 6-12 Music Class Presentation. This project was a little more intense than I had initially anticipated so, thank you for being so kind and patient during this process. I am so proud and grateful for all of my Baraga students and I hope you are too. They were flexible, kind, and awesome throughout this whole recording process. Thank you BAS students for being YOU! Have a fantastic summer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jyT04HboNU

School's out for summer!

Virtual Students and Families: Please return any school issued Chromebooks and chargers to the school office before June 15, 2021. The office will be available from 8:30-2:00 Monday-Thursday. Please call the office at 906-353-6661 with any questions or concerns. Thank you and have a great summer.

Karla Holm receiving her CCASB award from the district for all that she has done for the school during her years of service

Did you know this ditch by the school leads to Keweenaw Bay? Did you know the city of Baraga gets their drinking water from Keweenaw Bay? The 8th graders do. Earlier this winter they planned a project that could help protect their drinking water resource. Today they put that plan into place and spent their class time cleaning up waste that had the potential to contaminate their drinking water. Way to go Vikings!

Here is the latest footage from the 2021 graduation ceremony, including the drone footage from the parade. A huge thank you to End of the Earth Entertainment for their services, and to the sponsors that helped make this video possible (Irene's Pizza, Eagle Radio, Bay Beauty Salon, KT Creative). https://youtu.be/4cHKxacbMSU

Please see the attached schedule for the 6-12 exams and the half day schedule for the elementary school June 7-9th (note June 7-9 are half days for TK-12). Other exam information: There will be an 18-minute break between exams. The kitchen staff will have snacks and juices/water available for students to purchase during the break. Lunch will be available after the bell rings, at 11:55, on half days for the junior/senior high students.

ORDER THE ELEMENTARY (K-5th) & HIGH SCHOOL (6th-12th) YEARBOOK TODAY! Go to treering.com/validate to get your copy. Orders are shipped to the school automatically and passed out in the fall. The deadline to order by is June 20th. If you are unable to order online forms are located in the office. If you have any questions or need any help ordering contact Mrs. Klein - vklein@baragaschools.org.

Honor and Remember.

Here are links to the virtual art show and K-5 music program. The 6-12 music presentation will be done hopefully sometime early during the week. Thank you for your patience and have a wonderful Memorial Day! Art Show: https://www.baragaschools.org/page/bas-2019-2020-art-show Elementary Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9xNsDVFUR4

A big thanks to Stef Holley for helping with pictures at graduation. Here is her album. You are free to download any of the pictures. Congratulations again to the Class of 2021 and thank you to everyone who helped make graduation a success. https://photos.app.goo.gl/AUoPvD5VQ1CDbUaA7

Seniors walk the halls one last time. A cherished tradition at Baraga Area Schools. Congratulations Class of 2021.  https://youtu.be/VF64OvdmAbg

Congratulations Class of 2021! The live stream will begin at 6pm, for the parade, and will continue through graduation (7pm). You can check out the stream on our Facebook page (link below) or watch it on YouTube using the link below which also highlights all BHS 2021 seniors. https://www.baragaschools.org/page/graduation-2021 https://fb.me/e/DM41KM0r

As of today (5/27), Baraga Area Schools is planning on having graduation outside on the football field at the Osterman Complex. We realize that it might be cooler than expected with a slight breeze off the bay, but due to an abundance of caution, and with recent covid cases, we believe this to be the best approach to honor our seniors in a proper way. Please dress for the weather, it will be chilly. Unless rain moves into the area, we will stick with this plan.

Pandemic EBT Notification

In looking at weather forecast for the next few days, although it might be a bit chilly, the plan is to have graduation on the football field like last year. By having it outside, it gives us more flexibility with health department covid guidelines.

A reminder, we are taping the elementary concert and when done editing it, will have it available to watch for the community hopefully sometime next week. There will be no live performance today, just wanted to remind people so they do not plan on coming to the school, thanks and have a hopefully dry day.

Pre order the 2020-2021 6th-12th grade yearbook now for $28.00! Head to treering.com/validate and enter our school code: 1015724505332948. You also have the option to customize 2 pages for free with your personal pictures from this year. Yearbooks will come in during the summer and will be passed out in the fall. You can choose to have it shipped to your house but you will have to pay for shipping. If you have any questions (or can't order online) please contact Mrs. Klein - vklein@baragaschools.org

Celebration of Excellence Awards 2021 Each year the Copper Country Education Association recognizes a teacher and a staff/community member for each school district in the area. This year’s recipients were Lisa Collins for the Local Union Member and Karla Holm for the Community Member. Lisa does lots of work behind the scenes. She has been influential in helping the staff with the online curriculum and changes this year, she monitors work-based learning students, and is willing to help out where she sees necessary. She volunteers extra time to our students and school and this is a perfect way to recognize her for all she does. Karla works with at risk students, does lunch and recess duty, or whatever is necessary to meet the needs of students. She is respected by all and everyone appreciates her and her caring and genuine approach. She will be retiring in June and has truly earned this award. Our BEA President, both recipients, and a guest were invited to a Celebration of Excellence ceremony on Thursday, May 13, 2021.