Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

We would love to recognize and celebrate our leader, Principal Patterson during National Boss's Day. 🧡🖤 Thank you for your dedication and leadership! #Tigerpride

2 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

principal Patterson standing in front of a tiger eye banner, with a peace sign pose

Celebrating Our 2026 BHHS Homecoming Royalty! 👑🐅

One week later, we're still looking back on the special moments from Homecoming Night! Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming King Torrance Ellis and Queen Dream Sims, along with all members of our Homecoming Court!

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening memorable. Here's to another great Homecoming celebration and the traditions that bring Tiger Nation together! 🧡🖤

3 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

A crowned Benton Harbor football player wearing jersey number 6 stands beside a smiling homecoming queen holding flowers. Both display personalized tribute posters.

Two young children wearing crowns and silver homecoming prince and princess sashes stand together on the football field, holding hands and waving.

Members of the homecoming court stand together on the football field wearing formal attire, crowns, and ceremonial sashes.

A young homecoming prince wearing a white shirt, black bow tie, and gold sash stands beside a homecoming princess in a burgundy gown and crown.

The middle school homecoming king and queen stand together on the football field wearing crowns and gold sashes. The king waves while the queen holds a gold heart-shaped purse.

A smiling homecoming queen receives her crown during a ceremony on the football field while holding a memorial poster honoring a loved one.

A Benton Harbor Tigers football player wearing jersey number 6 receives a crown during a homecoming ceremony while holding a personalized poster.

Benton Harbor Tigers football players in orange uniforms and pink accessories gather in a circle, smiling and celebrating the homecoming king on the field.

Members of the homecoming cheer squad, dressed in white shirts with orange lettering and pink bows, clap and cheer from the bleachers.

Academic success and leadership are standards that our young learners have excelled at and we love that our staff have recognized their efforts. Join us in congratulating all of our Student of the Month recipients at MLK Elementary! Keep up the great work!

6 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

Students standing in front of a bulletin board with the words "reading helps your mind bloom" in big colorful letters. The students are holding their student of the month award certificates.

Dear Staff and Families,

The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. The agenda and live-stream information are available on our website at www.bhas.org

7 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

BHAS School Board meeting announcement for October 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Benton Harbor High School Library, 870 Colfax Avenue.

This Saturday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” reminds us of the importance of listening and supporting one another.

At Benton Harbor Area Schools, we’re committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where students and staff feel comfortable asking for help.

Tiger Family, take a moment to check in with someone:
💬 How are you feeling today?
💬 How can I support you?

Our school social workers and support staff are here to help. Contact your school’s main office for more information.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #TigerFamily #MentalHealthMatters

9 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

🏈🐅 Homecoming is TOMORROW, Tiger Nation! The Tigers are ready to take on Genesee this Friday, October 9, for Homecoming AND our final home game of the season! 📅 Reminder: No school for students tomorrow, Friday, October 9. From our football team to our cheerleaders, pom squad, and marching band, let’s pack the stands one last time this season and show our Tiger Pride! 🧡🖤 📍 Filstrup Field ⏰ Kickoff: 7 PM 💳 Tickets and concessions are CASHLESS. Debit/credit cards only—no cash. 🎟️ Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4064 Let’s make our last home game one to remember! #Homecoming2026 #TigerPride #BHHSFootball

11 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

Benton Harbor Tigers football players gather on the sideline, smiling, celebrating, and exchanging handshakes during a nighttime game.

Benton Harbor Tigers marching band and pom team perform together on the football field, featuring musicians, flag bearers, and dancers in orange and black uniforms.

Four Benton Harbor Tigers cheerleaders perform a synchronized routine on the track in orange, black, and white uniforms.

Benton Harbor Tigers football player wearing number 1 runs with the football during a nighttime game.

Benton Harbor Tigers marching band percussionists perform on the football field alongside a pom team member waving orange and black pom-poms.

Benton Harbor Tigers cheerleader performs a toe-touch jump while teammates cheer and clap along the sideline.

pom team performs on the football field, raising orange and black pom-poms during a nighttime performance.

Benton Harbor Tigers football player leaps into the air to catch a pass as opposing players in white and green uniforms approach.

Benton Harbor Tigers football players line up against an opposing team in white and green uniforms before the snap.

📚🐅 Tomorrow is Count Day, Tiger Nation!

As we celebrate Homecoming Week, let’s make sure every Tiger is in school, on time, and ready to learn tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7.

Being present matters every day—and tomorrow, every Tiger counts! 🧡🖤

13 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

Orange Count Day graphic for October 7 featuring an elementary classroom with students gathered on a colorful rug. Large text reads “October 7 Count Day” with the hashtag “#EveryDayMatters.”

It's Spirit Week! We are so excited to see our students show off their school pride with each theme! Check out the rest of the days of the week!

14 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

Spirit Week Oct 5-9. Monday is hat day Tuesday is Disney Character Day, Wednesday is Jersey Day, Thursday is School Colors Day, and Friday is Pajama Day since there is no school for students as it is a professional Development day for the staff.

🐅 We’re heading into Homecoming Week, Tiger Nation! 🧡🖤

Our schools are getting into the spirit with a full week of fun leading up to the Homecoming game on Friday! Check out your school’s Spirit Week schedule and get ready to participate.

📚 Wednesday, October 7 is Count Day! We need every Tiger in school, on time, and ready to learn.

📅 Friday, October 9: No school for students — but don’t forget to wear your orange and black and come out to support the Tigers at the Homecoming game! 🏈

Let’s make it a great week of school spirit, attendance, and Tiger Pride! 🐅

16 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

BHHS Spirit Week: BHHS Homecoming Spirit Week is October 5–9. Themes include White Lie T-Shirt Day, Disney Day, Twin Day, Decade Day, and Tiger Pride/Class Colors Day.

Fair Plain Middle School: Homecoming Spirit Week is October 5–9. Themes include Pajama Day, Twin/Hat Day, Character/Celebrity Day, Mismatch Day, and Tiger Pride. There is no school Friday, October 9.

Homecoming Week is October 5–9. Themes include Pajama Day, Hat/Sock Day, Western Wednesday, Jersey and Orange/Black/White Day, and Homecoming Day. There is no school for students Friday, October 9.

MLK Elementary: Spirit Week is October 5–9. Themes are Team Hat Day, Disney Character Day, Jersey Day, School Colors Day, and Pajama Day. Call 269-605-1500 for more information.

Discovery Enrichment Center: Spirit Week is October 5–9. Themes are Team Hat Day, Disney Character Day, Jersey Day, School Colors Day, and Pajama Day. Call 269-605-1600 for more information.

BHAS students, parents/guardians, and staff are invited to share feedback about our food service program. Tell us what you think about school meals and help us identify opportunities for improvement.

Take the Food Service Survey

Please submit your response by October 31, 2026. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

18 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

School lunch survey inviting students, families, and staff to share feedback about the food service program by scanning the QR code or completing the online survey.

As Attendance Awareness Month comes to a close, remember: we’re here to help. Transportation, housing, health concerns, or school worries can sometimes make regular attendance difficult. Whatever the barrier, you don’t have to navigate it alone. 🧡🐯🖤

📞 Reach out to your school’s front office to connect with your child’s attendance team.

Every day matters. Every Tiger counts.

#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayMatters

19 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

Attendance support graphic encouraging families to contact their school for help with transportation, health, housing, or school-related concerns that may affect attendance.

📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening now!

Stop by today to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and talk about ways to support their success.

🕘 Open Conferences: 9 AM–12 PM | 1–4 PM | 5–7 PM

We look forward to seeing you today!

20 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences are tomorrow!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, is an asynchronous (virtual) learning day for students while we host Parent-Teacher Conferences.

🕘 Open Conferences: 9 AM–12 PM | 1–4 PM | 5–7 PM

Stop by to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and talk about ways to support their success. We look forward to seeing you! 🐅

21 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

Parent-Teacher Conference reminder for Tuesday, September 29, with open conferences from 9 AM–12 PM, 1–4 PM, and 5–7 PM.

Recordatorio de conferencias de padres y maestros para el martes 29 de septiembre, con conferencias abiertas de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m., de 1:00 a 4:00 p.m. y de 5:00 a 7:00 p.m.

📢 REMINDER, BHAS Elementary Families!

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, is an asynchronous (virtual) learning day for K–5 students at DEC, MLK, and FPE. Students will not report to school in person.

If you have any questions, please contact the main office at your child’s school. 🐯🧡

26 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

Schedule change for BHAS elementary families on Thursday, September 24. K–5 students at Discovery Enrichment Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, and Fair Plain East Elementary will not report to school in person. Students will have an asynchronous virtual learning day while teachers participate in professional development. More information about assignments and expectations will be shared.

School is so much more than grades. 🐯🧡

Every day gives our Tigers opportunities to connect with friends, learn from teachers, enjoy meals, build new skills, participate in activities, and have caring adults in their corner.

Missing just two days a month can add up to almost a month of school by the end of the year. That’s a lot of learning, memories, and connections missed.

If something is making attendance difficult, reach out. We’re here to help. Every day counts. Every Tiger counts.

#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayMatters

27 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

School is more than grades. Students show up for friends, teachers, meals, sports and clubs, new skills, and caring adults. Every day matters.

Dear Staff and Families,

The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 22, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. The agenda and live-stream information is available on our website at www.bhas.org

28 days ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

BHAS School Board meeting announcement for September 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Benton Harbor High School Library, 870 Colfax Avenue.

📢 Attention Elementary Families:

On Thursday, September 24, K–5 students at Discovery Enrichment Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, and Fair Plain East Elementary will not report to school in person. Students will participate in virtual learning while teachers attend professional development for the district’s new curriculum.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! 🧡🖤

about 1 month ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

Elementary schedule change for September 24: K–5 students at DEC, MLK and FPE will not report in person. Assignment details will be shared.

🐯🧡 Quick math, Tiger families.

Missing just two days a month adds up to 18 days by June—almost a full month of school.

Excused or unexcused, every missed day adds up. Students who miss 10% of the school year are considered chronically absent, which can make it harder to keep up in class.

If something is getting in the way of regular attendance, please contact your child’s school to let us know. Our team is here to help!

Every day counts. Every Tiger counts. 🐅

#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayMatters

about 1 month ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

Attendance graphic showing that missing just two days of school each month adds up to 18 days, nearly a full month of learning, by June.

Dear Staff and Families,

The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 8, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. The agenda and live-stream information is available on our website at www.bhas.org

about 1 month ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

BHAS School Board meeting announcement for September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Benton Harbor High School Library, 870 Colfax Avenue.

Friendly reminder: Benton Harbor Area Schools will be closed tomorrow, September 4, and Monday, September 7. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Enjoy the long weekend, Tigers! 🐅

about 2 months ago, Benton Harbor Area Schools

BHAS closure announcement: No school Friday, September 4, or Monday, September 7. School resumes Tuesday, September 8, 2026.