Thank you to Frankenmuth Credit Union for purchasing $500 worth of books for our fourth grade classroom libraries! We are so excited to expand our collections, sharpen our financial literacy, & grow our economic decision making skills.
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They wrapped up their season with a very successful performance at the regional showcase in Waterford, MI! Great job, Hatchets!
With the top reading and math scores in the county, Bad Axe Public Schools has the educational foundation to set your Hatchet up to carry the torch of success!
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BAPS is extending an invitation to families from all over the Thumb to join us for Young Fives & Kindergarten Registration on Wednesday, 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 to have one mailed to you!
On Saturday, at the MHSAA Regional Gymnastics Competition in East Lansing, our very own Hatchet, Rayleigh, scored 34.35 - placing 15th in the all-around competition! Her 9.275 Beam performance earned her 3rd place on the podium and a spot in the MSHAA State Finals this weekend at Milford High School! Go Rayleigh, Go!
Ladies and gentlemen, join us in supporting our Varsity Girls Basketball Team as they take on the Harbor Beach Pirates on home court tonight, March 2, @ 5:30 p.m. for DISTRICTS!
Daniel Ma, Halee Vacekonis, and Jade Vacekonis were given treat bags to fuel them for the competition! The team earned multiple awards this season, including the Innovate, Design, and Excellence Awards - & double-qualified for states! Way to go!
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Our bowling teams were given a proper Hatchet send-off as they headed to the team and individual state competitions! A special thanks to Davina Maurer from A Touch Of Heaven, who gifted goody bags, donated dinner for both teams, and provided lunch for the three bowlers competing at the individual state finals!
We are so proud of our Hatchet Bowlers!
Go Blue!
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The 2026-2027 Bad Axe Public Schools District Calendar has just been released. Head to the "news" section at badaxeps.org, or tap the link below to check it out!
🎉📚March is Reading Month is HERE! Our Bad Axe PTO has put together a spectacular Literacy Night, & we want to see YOU there!
B.A. Elementary School: March 2
B.A. Middle School: March 5
Attention All Spring Sport Athletes and Parents:
A mandatory Parent-Player Informational Meeting will be held TODAY, March 1st, at 7:00 p.m. in the Bad Axe High School Cafeteria. The meeting will cover school policies for student-athletes and include team-specific breakout sessions.
Keynote speaker: Mr. Brent Wehner (MHSAA Umpire/Official) will address sportsmanship and game behavior.
Forms requiring completion will be distributed at the meeting; please bring a pen. Attendance and form completion are required before participation in practices. For questions, contact the school office. J.H. track athletes not required to attend.
Kids Heart Challenge donations are due tomorrow! Now's our last chance to come together and make any final donations. We’ve had such a blast getting healthier and helping kids with special hearts!
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=519843
The BAPS Theatre invites our Hatchet families to come out & see, "The SpongeBob Musical"! With two weekends to catch your favorite yellow sponge live on stage, you won’t want to miss this splash-tastic show! ✨🎭
Our Lady Hatchets are on the road to Brown City tonight, February 26, to battle the Green Devils. Let’s bring home the win, Ladies! JV plays at 6 p.m., and varsity takes the court at 7:30 p.m.
Hey Elementary Hatchets,
Next week we kick off March Is Reading Month in the best way possible—by hosting a Scholastic Book Fair! 📚👓 Make sure to stop by BAES before or after school from March 2–6 to snatch up your favorite books, or head to the link below to shop online & set up ewallet!
Join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow, February 26th at the Bad Axe Middle School. 📚✏️🔬
The Bad Axe PTO is preparing for our month-long March Is Reading Month celebration! Be sure to save the dates for the upcoming Literacy Night 📚, and follow the Bad Axe PTO on Facebook to stay up to date on all the latest events!
Young Five and Kindergarten students from BAES stole the spotlight on the court, leading everyone in a heartfelt rendition of the national anthem at last week's Parent-Night game. Way to shine, Hatchets!
Our Lady Hatchets are ready to take on the Harbor Beach Pirates on home court tonight, February 24. JV tips off the night at 6 p.m., with varsity taking the court at 7:30 p.m.
📚💛 Parents, did you know our Bad Axe PTO provides free childcare during Parent-Teacher Conferences? If you'd like to help, there's still time to sign up too! This awesome opportunity ensures your children are cared for, allowing parents the one-on-one time needed to communicate with teachers.