Baraga Area Schools

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. 

Just a reminder that Baraga Area Schools will have a district wide two hour late start on Friday, May 28th, so that we may honor our graduating Seniors with a Senior Breakfast.

After much thought and consultation with Ms. Nevala, Baraga Area Schools, in order to put out the best product and ensure that all students are able to participate, will record their Spring concerts and broadcast them at in the upcoming weeks. That being said the concerts, which were supposed to be performed on May 20th and May 25th respectively, may not be recorded by then. Thank you for your patience in this matter as we want to do everything we can in order to let the students perform and perform at the highest level possible. Stay tuned for more information on when the concerts will be put out to view.

Due to the uptick in positive covid tests in the area, our having to quarantine a classroom, and confusion about the current mask mandates, the JH/HS concert scheduled for Thursday, May 20 will now be a virtual event. Please check back here for the link on how to view the concert.

2021 Baraga High School Graduation - Friday, May 28, 2021 Plan A - Weather permitting Senior Parade - 6pm - Same route as last year. Starting at the High school and ending on the track. Only seniors will be in the parade. Graduation Ceremony - 7pm - Osterman Sports Complex (field). Guest Vouchers - 10 per senior. Plan B - Inclement Weather Senior Parade - The parade will be cancelled. Graduation Ceremony - 7pm - Baraga High School Gymnasium. Guest Vouchers - 10 per senior.

Dear Baraga Area School Families, In the continuous effort to update the community with the latest from the Governor’s office things are a bit confusing. Things are not clear and we are wading through the muddy waters of the latest orders announced by Governor Whitmer on Friday. Here is what we do know. The State of Michigan’s newest health orders do not address rules for workplaces—those are the responsibility of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA has indicated that they are still deciding if they will lift their face covering mandate for employees. Until changes from MIOSHA are announced, Baraga Schools is required to follow the current MIOSHA rules. The CDC and our local Health department have just recommended that schools should continue with their local plans and maintain the status quo until the end of the school year. As for now Baraga Schools will continue to follow our Return-To-Learn plan until further rules and guidance are released. We again would like to thank everyone for their support and patience especially as we wade through some of these muddy waters. Sincerely, Richard Sarau Superintendent