Looking for the perfect gift for a 2026 Senior? Make sure to check out Jostens.com to purchase senior announcements or some cool gear for your graduating Hatchet. 🎓🪓
10 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Bad Axe 2026 Seniors visit Jostens.com for custom senior announcements or cool gear.
The Bad Axe FFA Chapter recently traveled to Michigan State University to compete at the Michigan FFA State Competition. We had many Hatchets proudly representing BAPS, and even brought home some hardware! Congrats to the following Hatchets:

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
11 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Brady Bachman
Kylee Swiercz, A.J. Fritz, Gabby Bucholz
Kylee Swiercz
Isabella Gottschalk, Lucie Kaczuk, Brady Bachman
Are you ready to dance the night away? 💃🕺

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.
11 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Bad Axe High School Prom Night 2026
Leadership, Service, Scholarship, & Character aren't just NHS qualities, they're Hatchet qualities too.

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.



12 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Bad Axe Public Schools NHS Induction Ceremony.
☘️ Hey Hatchets! Join BAPS in wearing green for St. Patrick's Day, tomorrow, March 17! ☘️
12 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day.

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!

12 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Bad Axe students stand on stage with the trophy from the Academic Games.
The 8th grade Earth Science classes went to the Delta College planetarium last Thursday. They saw from "Earth to the Universe".
12 days ago, Holly Roth-Guza
Planetarium

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.🧽🍍🎶✨🎭

15 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Spongebob: the Musical
We are “do-re-mi-fa-SO” proud of our Hatchet Choir! 🎶

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! 💙
17 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Seniors of the Bad Axe High School Choir pose on the stairs.
Bad Axe High School Choir Poses for a celebratory picture.
Know a Bad Axe Public Schools alumni who…

• 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


18 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Distinguished Alumni Award with Hatchet Logo
Last weekend, wrestler Grant Smith headed to Ford Field for the 2026 MHSAA Wrestling State Championships! He wrestled really well and gave it his Hatchet best! We know wrestlers watch their weight class, but we couldn’t resist gifting him a goodie bag. We’re so proud! 💪🤼‍♂️
18 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Grant Smith standing in front of the billboard at Ford Field
Grant Smith holding goodie bag for state wrestling.
Grab your hard hats! 👷
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!
18 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Construction Camp, Registration, Kid with a hard hat on
🚗 Did you know about the Lions Club Driver’s Ed Scholarship?

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. 📅
19 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Bad Axe Lions Club Drivers Ed Scholarship
Scholarship Application

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! 🤝💡

19 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Bad Axe Destination Imagination Team with goody bags.
Taking care of your heart is important at all ages. ❤️
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
19 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Teen heart screening, registration
Hey future football stars! 🏈
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).
20 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Poster, flag football league, Pre-k through 9th grade
Hatchet Golf Reminder ⛳🏌️‍♂️

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.
20 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools

Is mayonnaise an instrument? We don't know. But we DO know that we don't want you to miss your opportunity to come see the Bad Axe Theatre Department's production of, "The SpongeBob Musical"! You won't want to miss it!🧽🍍🎶✨🎭

24 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Spongebob: the Musical
It takes a village! 📚💙

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.
24 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Students from Mrs. Lacy's class holding up their new books.
Students from Ms. Krug's class holding up their new books.
Students from Mrs. Wessel's class holding up their new books.
Our Destination Imagination Rising Stars had an eventful weekend!
👏🪓💙🎉

They wrapped up their season with a very successful performance at the regional showcase in Waterford, MI! Great job, Hatchets!
25 days ago, Bad Axe Public Schools
Bad Axe Elementary School Students work together to compete at the final Destination Imagination event in Waterford.
Bad Axe Elementary School Students work together to compete at the final Destination Imagination event in Waterford.
Bad Axe Elementary School Students work together to compete at the final Destination Imagination event in Waterford.