Beecher Community Schools Supports Family Food Assistance
Beecher Community Schools is committed to supporting families in need. In partnership with local organizations, we help connect families to vital food resources:
Need Food Assistance in Flint? Help Is Here!
If your family is struggling, these local resources can help:
🍎 Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
📍 2300 Lapeer Rd | 📞 (810) 239-4441
🖥️ fbem.org
🚚 Flint Fresh Mobile Market
📞 (810) 620-1902 | 🖥️ flintfresh.com
🎁 Salvation Army Beecher Corps
📍 1475 W. Coldwater Rd
🕙 Tuesdays, 10 AM–12 PM
📲 Text “SAB” to 866-474-3663 to register
🍽️ Catholic Charities Soup Kitchens
📍 North End: 725 E. Stewart Ave
📍 Center for Hope: 812 Root St
🏠 Carriage Town Ministries
📍 605 Garland St | Hot meals & emergency food
If Your SNAP Benefits Were Paused or Ended
Due to a federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits in Michigan have been paused for November 2025, affecting over 1.4 million residents. Here's what families can do:
✅ Use Remaining EBT Funds
If you have any balance left on your EBT card from previous months, you can still use it. Check your balance via the MI Bridges app or call 1-888-678-8914. [freep.com]
📣 Attention Flag Football, Middle School Football, and High School Cheer Parents:
Tomorrow, the Board of Education will recognize each team during the board meeting at 6:00 PM at the Administration Building (1020 W. Coldwater Rd). Please plan to arrive a few minutes early for the meeting.
Parents and student-athletes are invited to attend and be celebrated! 🎉
Please reach out to Mr. Cooper at 810-280-2025 with any questions.
#OneTeamOneCulture
Celebrating Beecher’s Fall Into Learning Intersession!
From October 27th through Halloween, Beecher Community School District came alive with learning, laughter, and hands-on exploration during our Fall Into Learning Intersession! Our dedicated team came together to deliver rigorous and engaging instruction in ELA, Social Studies, and STEAM, sparking curiosity and creativity in every student.
The week was filled with tactile activities that kept students energized and excited to learn. The grand finale—a spooky Haunted House experience—had students literally jumping out of their shoes with delight!
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Thrive On Staff and our passionate facilitators:
• Megan McCormick
• Melissa Katona
• Marcia Turner
• Elayashia Kendall
• Instructional Specialists
Your commitment to excellence and student engagement made this intersession unforgettable. We’re already looking forward to the Spring Intersession and continuing our mission to serve the Beecher Community with innovation, heart, and purpose.
#BeecherStrong #FallIntoLearning #ThriveOn #STEAMinBeecher #EngagedLearners
https://youtube.com/shorts/69RHKX9fwc8
https://youtube.com/shorts/MicSA6L95Ww
🏀 GAME DAY TOMORROW! 🏀
Come out and support your Beecher Middle School Boys Basketball Team as they take on New Standard Academy!
📍 Location: Beecher High School (Coldwater Rd)
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $3 —https://gofan.co/event/4521002?schoolId=MI4057
available only on GoFan (no cash at the door)
Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our future Bucs! 🔴⚫ #BeecherPride #OneTeam OneCulture
What an awesome time we had building trust and strengthening communication through team-building activities — including axe throwing! 🪓💥
A huge shoutout to Spymakers of Flint for hosting us — it was an absolute blast! From laughter to learning, every moment reminded us of the power of collaboration and the strength of our Beecher family.
Great job, Team! Your energy, unity, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire. Let’s keep aiming high and hitting the mark — together!
#BeecherStrong #LeadershipInAction #TeamBeecher #TrustAndTeamwork
Celebrating Nerita Adams-Spillers: A Champion for Beecher’s Youngest Learners
Beecher Community School District proudly celebrates the unwavering dedication and heartfelt service of Nerita Adams-Spillers, a true Buccaneer and graduate of Beecher Schools, for her outstanding leadership in the Beecher Early Head Start Program.
Nerita’s commitment goes far beyond the school day. As she humbly shares, “I don’t come here just for work, but I’m here after school and on weekends.” Her passion is evident in every aspect of the program—from providing high-quality early childhood services to ensuring that every child and family enrolled receives the support they need to thrive.
Through home-based services and empowering resources, Nerita helps parents become their child’s first and most trusted teacher, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Her work ensures a seamless transition from Early Head Start to kindergarten, giving Beecher’s youngest students the best possible start.
As a lifelong member of the Beecher community—where her parents still reside and where she worships—Nerita embodies the spirit of service and connection that makes our district strong.
Beecher Community School District extends its deepest gratitude to Nerita Adams-Spillers and looks forward to continuing this powerful partnership that benefits students, families, and all stakeholders.
During Beecher’s Fall Intersession, students at Dailey Elementary embraced the season with hands-on enrichment in ELA, Math, Science, and Reading. With support from dedicated school staff and Thrive On team members, learning continued to bloom through engaging activities and joyful exploration. From academic support to creative challenges, our students showed that at Beecher, the learning never stops—it grows!
Celebrating Principal Lance Sumpter – A True Beecher Buccaneer!
During National Principal Month, we proudly honor Mr. Lance Sumpter, a 1996 graduate of Beecher High School who now leads the very halls that shaped him. His journey from student to principal is a powerful testament to the transformative power of education—and his unwavering belief that education is the opportunity to change a student’s trajectory.
As the passionate leader of Beecher High School, Mr. Sumpter has never stopped striving to make BHS a change agent in the lives of our students. He’s tried countless innovative approaches to help students discover who they are, what they want to become, and how to get there. His vision is clear: support every student, uplift every dream, and build a future where young men grow into gentlemen and young ladies into confident, empowered women.
Mr. Sumpter’s leadership is rooted in love, discipline, and hope. He inspires his team to rally around students and reminds us daily that Beecher is more than a school—it’s a family.
Beecher Community School District is grateful, proud, and honored to have Mr. Sumpter as part of our school family. His heart beats for Beecher, and we love him for it.
Thank you, Mr. Sumpter, for being a beacon of hope, a role model, and a true Buccaneer.
https://youtu.be/aiWhXJX3gKM
Celebrating Elayashia Kendall – New Directions Support Staff for Beecher Higher Learning Academy
During National Principal Month, Beecher Community School District proudly honors Miss Elayashia Kendall, the dedicated and visionary leader of Beecher Higher Learning Academy (BHLA).
Miss Kendall has successfully graduated 32 scholars, each a testament to her unwavering belief in the potential of every student. She champions the truth that BHLA is not just a place for students with behavioral challenges, but a nurturing environment for unique, intelligent learners who thrive through alternative pathways tailored to their strengths.
Her leadership is defined by compassion, inclusivity, and deep listening. Miss Kendall ensures that every student and staff member has a voice that is heard and valued, creating a culture of respect, empowerment, and growth.
Beecher Community School District extends its sincere gratitude to Miss Kendall for her bright outlook, tireless service, and transformative impact on the lives of BHLA students. Her work continues to shape futures and inspire excellence across our community.
https://youtu.be/3DhpzPDW-Xc
Beecher Community Schools sends its warmest thanks to Miss Elayashia Kendall.
Your leadership at Beecher Higher Learning Academy continues to inspire excellence, compassion, and innovation. Continue to shine and spread your knowledge to each and every stakeholder at BHLA.
We love you, Miss Kendall!
Meet LaShema Marble, Principal of Dailey Elementary at Beecher Community School District.
With a vision rooted in excellence and collaboration, Principal Marble leads with purpose and passion. Her leadership style fosters a culture of teamwork, where educators, students, and families work together to ensure every Dailey Scholar thrives. Through clear goals and a commitment to future readiness, she inspires a learning environment where achievement is not just expected—it’s inevitable. We love your leadership!
National Principal Month Spotlight: LaShema Marble
Beecher Community School District proudly salutes Principal LaShema Marble of Dailey Elementary for her exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and open-door policy that empowers every stakeholder—students, staff, and families—to thrive.
Her commitment to collaboration and excellence creates a nurturing environment where Dailey Scholars are inspired to achieve and prepared to succeed. Principal Marble’s vision and heart-centered leadership continue to elevate the entire school community.
Thank you, Principal Marble, for being a beacon of strength, support, and success.
Beecher SmartLab News – Reporter: Jada Ford
Beecher High School students are leveling up their futures with powerful opportunities! Through TeenQuest, students are gaining essential leadership and job-readiness skills. Staff and technology leaders are advancing through VeraQuest training, ensuring innovation stays at the forefront. Seniors are receiving hands-on FAFSA guidance to unlock college funding, while the Mott College Fair gave students a chance to explore applications and connect directly with college representatives. The Buccaneer spirit is strong—Go Bucs!
https://youtu.be/GyU9L76GEd8
Calling all fathers, grandfathers, and father figures! 💪
Join us tomorrow, October 21st at 10:00 AM in the Parent Room at Dailey Elementary for our next Dads Huddle.
This is a safe, open space to talk about the challenges and triumphs of being a dad — sharing experiences, building community, and supporting one another.
Let’s keep strengthening our families, our students, and our community together. 💬❤️
📍 Dailey Elementary – Parent Room
🗓️ Sunday, October 21st | 10:00 AM
Contact Sam Peters for more information at 810-397-6105
#BeecherPride #DadsHuddle #OneTeamOneCulture #CommunityStrong
Beecher Community School District invites all parents to our District Annual Title 1 Meeting
featuring: Lights On! Family Fun Fest
This meeting serves as a crucial step in building the partnership between families and schools.
Come enjoy a night that’s both helpful and fun!
Including:
A Scavenger Hunt
Games
Food
Prizes
And a whole lot of fun!
Let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and make it happen together!
Debbie L. Harris
District Parent Liaison
Beecher Community School District
Dailey Elementary School
6236 Neff Road
Mt. Morris, MI 48458
(810) 591-9302 Dailey
(810) 591-9274 BHS
deharris@beecherschools.org
Superintendent’s Vision for the STEAM SmartLab
Dr. Jendayi Gardner envisions the STEAM SmartLab as a transformative space where Beecher students become independent thinkers, empowered through exposure to diverse careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. For educators, this innovative lab moves beyond traditional curriculum, embracing hands-on, project-based learning that inspires creativity and critical thinking. This dynamic approach equips students with the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world and compete on a global scale.
Thank you, Dr. Gardner, for your visionary leadership that is leveling the playing field for all Beecher stakeholders.
