BridgmanBuzz Newsletter - WINTER 2025/2026 Community Buzz

Oct 7, 2026

WINTER 2025/2026 COMMUNITY BUZZ is a community newsletter produced in partnership with the City of Bridgman, Lake Township, Bridgman Public Library, and Bridgman Public Schools. It highlights superintendent and principal updates on student accomplishments, academic outcomes, financial strength and audit results, and a planned Aquatic Center renovation from April to August 2026. It also includes school weather delay/closure procedures, board recognition, safety protocol reminders, job opportunities, and guidance to stay connected via district communications.

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CategoryLifestyle

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Pages40

Reading Time1 h 2 min

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Superintendent News

Academic Highlights

Financial Strength & Accountability

Aquatic Center Renovation

Honoring Our School Board

Winter Weather Reminders

Central Administration Office

Stay Connected

Bridgman Board of Education

Job Opportunities

Bridgman High School News

Celebrating Student Success

School Safety

Looking Ahead

WINTER 2025/2026 COMMUNITY BUZZ PHOTO COURTESY OF: John Truesdell One community working together to serve you better. In a joint effort with the City of Bridgman, Lake Township, Bridgman Public Library, and Bridgman Public Schools, we present this community newsletter. We hope you find it informative and useful. BRIDGMAN. ORG • LAKE-TOWNSHIP. ORG • BRIDGMANLIBRARY. COM • BRIDGMANSCHOOLS. COM BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent News from Superintendent Shane Peters Dear Bridgman Families and Residents, As 2025 has come to a close, investing in programs, resources, and facilities that support student success. I hope everyone enjoyed a safe, joyful, and restful holiday season! At Bridgman Public Schools, we are proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students, staff, and community as we reach the midpoint of the 2025-2026 school year. Academic Highlights Our students continue to excel academically, and Bridgman Public Schools remains one of the highestperforming districts in Berrien County. Our students consistently demonstrate strong learning outcomes that exceed both county and state averages in core subjects. These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication and expertise of our staff, the hard work of our students, and the continued support of families and our community. Together, we are ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education and is prepared for future success. Financial Strength & Accountability Bridgman Public Schools remains financially healthy. The 2025 audit by Kruggel and Lawton provided a clean opinion, and the District added $1,636,623 to the General Fund balance, now totaling $6,841,247—43.10% of annual expenditures. This stability allows us to continue Aquatic Center Renovation Exciting news for our community: the Bridgman Aquatic Center will undergo a major renovation to modernize key systems, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the experience for everyone. The project is scheduled to take place from April through August 2026 and is fully funded by the District. We look forward to welcoming swimmers back to an upgraded facility that will serve students and the community for years to come. Honoring Our School Board January is School Board Recognition Month. We thank Eric Ramso, Wayne Hall, Tishia Roberts, Brad Owen, JoAnn DeMeulenaere, Nancy Hawley, and Tommy LaVanway for their time, dedication, and leadership. Their commitment ensures strong local governance and helps prepare our students to become tomorrow’s leaders. Winter Weather Reminders As we enter the winter season, school delays and closures may occur. If there is a two-hour delay, start times will be: • Bridgman Elementary School: 9:45 a.m. • F.C. Reed Middle School: 10:00 a.m. • Bridgman High School: 9:55 a.m. 2 THE COMMUNITY BUZZ! BRIDGMANSCHOOLS.COM Central Administration Office 9964 Gast Road Bridgman, MI 49106 Ph: 269-465-5432 Fax: 269-466-0221 Breakfast and lunch will still be served, and dismissal times will not change. If school is closed for the day, families will be notified through local news outlets, district social media, and our automated call/text system. Please ensure that your contact information in our system is current so you receive important alerts. Thankyou foryour flexibility and support as we navigate Michigan winter weather together! Stay Connected The second half of the school year is full of events and activities. Be sure to visit [BridgmanSchools.com](BridgmanSchools.com) for the latest updates. Thankyou foryour continued support. The strength of our community is our schools—and the strength of our schools is our community. Go Bees! Shane M. Peters, Superintendent 3 BRIDGMAN BOARD OF EDUCATION President Eric Ramso Vice President Wayne Hall Secretary Tishia Roberts Treasurer Brad Owen Trustee JoAnn DeMeulenaere Trustee Nancy Hawley Trustee Tom LaVanway JOB OPPO

FAQs

What academic and district accomplishments does the newsletter highlight?

It states that Bridgman Public Schools remains one of the highest-performing districts in Berrien County, with learning outcomes exceeding county and state averages in core subjects.

What financial information and audit result are reported?

The newsletter says the 2025 audit by Kruggel and Lawton provided a clean opinion, and the District added $1,636,623 to the General Fund balance, totaling $6,841,247 (43.10% of annual expenditures).

How will families be notified during winter delays or closures?

For a two-hour delay, specific start times are listed for each school, and for full closures families are notified through local news outlets, district social media, and the automated call/text system.

Oct 7, 2026

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