Encourage them to sign up for Michigan Construction Career Day on Wednesday, April 29! Students in grades 7–12 who are in good standing are welcome to pick up a permission slip from the Counseling Office. But act fast—only 15 slots are available!
Today's the Day! 🥇🎓🏆📚
BAPS is extending an invitation to families from all over the Thumb to join us for Young Fives & Kindergarten Registration today, March 18, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the Bad Axe Elementary School Library. Stop in to the elementary school office to pick up an enrollment packet, or call (989) 803-9060.
Prom may end at 10 p.m., but that doesn't mean the fun has to! 🕺💃
Hatchets who purchase tickets to the 2026 Prom will receive free entry to the Bad Axe PTO-sponsored event, the After Prom Party! This event includes a night of bowling, pizza, sweet treats, and awesome prizes. Join us from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Longshot Lanes. We'll see you at the After Party!
Academic Excellence:
Gold: Kylee Swiercz
Silver: Brady Bachman, Jade Bolzman, Kolton Copeland, Austin Horetski
Silver Poultry Production Proficiency: Brady Bachman
Outstanding Junior Award Recipients:
Brady Bachman, Jade Bolzman, Danica Cooper, Isabella Gottschalk, Austin Horetski, Lucie Kaczuk
State Degree Recipients: Gabby Bucholz, AJ Fritz, Kylee Swiercz
State Band Participant: Colin Karg
Chapter Delegates: Bailey Bachman, Maria Sarabia Ezquerro, Elayna Laskowski
Junior and Senior Hatchets are invited to the 2026 Prom on April 18 from 7-10 p.m. at Verona Hills Golf Course. Get ready for a night of fun, music, and unforgettable memories! ♠️♥️
Tickets are $30 per person.
Join us at Verona Hills Golf Course on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. for our NHS Induction Ceremony.
Hatchet families are also welcome to attend the 8th-grade NHS Induction on Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafetorium.
BAPS is all about Brain Power! 🏆🧠
The Bad Axe Middle School Academic Team brought home the 1st-place trophy from their competition at SVSU last week. Congratulations to team members Roman Grekowicz, Graydon Maurer, Caitlyn Bulla, Bailey Bachman, Delaney McKimmy, Olivia Smith, Elinor McCrea, Madi Koroleski, Hazel Brining, and Wyatt Hass (not pictured).
Our Hatchets tackled challenges that included writing a team essay and answering questions Jeopardy-style. A special shout-out to the three parents who came to support the team!
We're Ready! We're Ready! We're Ready! 🧽🍍🎶
Our Theatre Department is SO ready to show you their performance of, "The SpongeBob Musical" starting TONIGHT, March 13 @ 7:00 p.m.🧽🍍🎶✨🎭
Today, the BAHS Choir traveled to Davison to compete in the MSVMA Choral Festival. Their hard work truly paid off, earning them a 1 rating - the highest rating possible! This outstanding score punched their ticket to States! 💙
• Serves their community?
• Is a positive, inspiring role model to others?
• Has developed an impactful professional and personal life?
We encourage you to nominate them for the BAPS Distinguished Alumni Award! 🏆
Click the link below to submit a nomination, or check out the “Hatchet Alumni & Fund” section in the menu on our school website.
🔗https://forms.gle/q5WR2D2CixATCqd29
The Greater Michigan Construction Academy is putting on a Construction Camp at their Midland Campus.
Students must be 12-18 years old to register, and there's a limit of 40 participants so register quickly!
The Bad Axe Lions Club offers the Judge Karl Krause Driver Education Memorial Scholarship to students who are currently enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a driver’s education program in the Thumb.
Save the picture to your mobile device to print & fill out. Interested students should complete the application and return it to the high school office by March 23. 📅
Our Bad Axe High School DI team headed to Mexico! ✈️
During their time, they will collaborate with local partners to create a proposal solving a current problem in the manufacturing process. This proposal will include designing a safety prototype to improve production efficiency and employee well-being. What an amazing experience! 🤝💡
There's a free teen heart screening (ages 13-18) at Hills & Dales Healthcare in Cass City.
Please bring a completed registration packet to your appointment.
Saturday, March 14th | 8:30am - 2pm
Back to the Roots Flag Football League is starting soon. If you're a young Hatchet in grades Pre-K through 9th and you're interested, be sure to register!
The deadline is Saturday, March 28 at 1 PM. The cost is $50 (scholarships available if needed).
High school gold practice begins this Tuesday, March 10, after school in the Media Center. Please bring a 7 iron, putter, and ball to putt.