Bad Axe Junior & Senior High School was recently rated the #1 academic school in Huron County! According to US News & World Report, this achievement was rated based on standardized test scores, graduation rate, AP tests taken, & AP tests passed. This ranking placed Bad Axe High in the top 17% of schools in Michigan - top 22% in the nation! We're proud to be a Hatchet!

Please give a round of applause to our 2026 Homecoming Junior High Representatives! Congratulations to the following Hatchets...
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If you have a 7th-grade Hatchet, registration forms & itineraries were sent home with students regarding the upcoming trip to Mackinac! Make sure to have forms completed and turned in with payment by Tuesday, October 06! 🌉🐴🍬🚲

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Thank you to the members of our National Honor Society Chapter who took part in this year's Adopt-A-Highway event! Our Hatchets collected seven bags of trash in total! Way to keep our home looking sparkly & clean!


We're smiling from ear-to-ear that Picture Day is just around the corner!
Polish up those teeth and practice your smile for...
JR/SR High - Tuesday, October 6
Elementary & Ascent - Wednesday, October 7

Students in Mr. Schadd's Shop II & Shop III class finished up construction on the new FFA storage shed! Gutters & downspouts were installed by the students after the building was set in place. Way to go, Hatchets!

Hey! Wait a second! Where are the costumes?
We're celebrating Homecoming week with dress-up days worthy of the red carpet! Come on Hatchets, lets make Homecoming 2026 a hit! 📽️🏈🪓⭐


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Those interested in purchasing a 2026-2027 School Yearbook are in luck! We’re kicking off sales with a special offer!
Purchase your yearbook before October 1st and receive a discounted rate!
📘 High School Yearbook: $50
📗 Junior High Yearbook: $26
Yearbooks can be ordered at: jostens.com/orderyearbk

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Hatchets won't want to miss this game - September 28 at 1:15 pm!

Officer Knoblock gave students a tour of his patrol vehicle and answered questions regarding life as a police officer. Mr. Flannery led students in a tour around Flannery Auto Sales & Services!
Thank you Officer Knoblock & Mr. Flannery!



The Bad Axe PTO wants to make sure your Crocs & Socks are Rockin'! 🧦👟⚡
Students looking to purchase a pair of "Hatchet" socks or a Croc charm should fill out & complete their order form by October 2. Order forms can be found & returned to the main high school office.

The Bad Axe Lions Club is proud to offer the Judge Karl Kraus Driver Education Memorial Scholarship to students who are currently enrolled in—or planning to enroll in—a driver’s education program in the Thumb! 🚘📚
🎓 Interested students are encouraged to apply to help with the cost of driver’s education!
To apply:
Save the picture to your mobile device, print and complete the application, stop by the Bad Axe High School Office to pick up a paper copy, OR download and print the digital version at this link: https://aptg.co/PqpVQC
📅 Application Deadline in October 1, 2026
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Get your application today and take the next step toward getting behind the wheel!


It Takes a Village!
Our Bad Axe Parent-Teacher Organization is on the lookout for volunteers to help with childcare during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 8th. If you’re interested in lending a hand, contact Mrs. Posluszny at tposluszny@badaxeps.org

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Our hats are off to the Hatchets chosen to represent this year's 2026 Homecoming Court! Congratulations, Hatchets!





Calling all interested students and community members to this year's Homecoming Window Painting Event! Join us on Sunday, September 27 at 1 pm to decorate our local businesses for Homecoming!

Calling all Buzz Lightyears & Jessies! 🤠🚀🎀
Grab your movie buddy, your favorite blanket, and ALL the popcorn for a family movie night featuring “Toy Story 5” sponsored by The Bad Axe PTO! 🤠🚀
We can't wait to see you there, September 25!

Don't forget, today is the last day to turn in your Powderpuff Permission Slip to the main office, 09/21. 🏈🎀

It's game day at Claude Marsh Field 📍🏈, and our football team is gearing up to take on the Memphis Yellowjackets!
Let's show them our support by flooding the stands for tonight’s 7 pm game! 📣

Our varsity volleyball team is on the road to Harbor Beach tonight, September 17 to face the Pirates! We'd love to see our Hatchet community show up to cheer on our Lady Hatchets. 🏐🏆

