🌟 Staff Spotlight: Tammy Horney 🌟
Tammy Horney has been a dedicated teacher with the district for 30 amazing years! She is also "Rooted" in the district as a 1988 Beavercreek graduate.
When thinking back to the person she finds most influential in her career, she credits Gloria Mione. Gloria taught at Main when she was in elementary school.
Reflecting on her remarkable teaching journey, Tammy highlights Gloria Mione as a pivotal influence in her career. Gloria's impact dates back to Tammy's elementary school days at Main, where Gloria was a teacher.
Her favorite memories over the last 30 years include field trips with her classes to the Learning Tree Farm, where she introduces them to farm animals. She also loves having social time with her fellow staff members.
Outside the classroom, Tammy enjoys cheering on her daughters as they engage in sports, 4-H activities, quality family, and pool time.
"I love teaching at the school I attended and graduated from! It is an honor to say I'm a staff member of Beavercreek City Schools," said Tammy.
Tammy, we are profoundly grateful to have you as both a valued staff member and a cherished alum. Your passion and dedication continue to inspire us all. Here's to many more years of shared success and memories! 🧡🖤
#StaffSpotlight #RootedInOurCommunity
Join us this Friday and Saturday for Poetry & Playbills! This performance is a collaboration between Coy & Ankeney Middle Schools with Muse Machine.
The show starts at 7:00 p.m. each night and is located at Main Elementary. Tickets are $10 at the door.
We hope to see you there. 🎭
🎉 Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉
A big shoutout to our amazing assistant principals for their dedication and support.
Thank you for all you do! #AssistantPrincipalsWeek2024
** Weather Alert **
Due to the anticipated timing of severe thunderstorms moving through the Miami Valley, Beavercreek City Schools will release all schools two hours early on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. There will be no PM preschool and no after-school activities.
Students who utilize school transportation will be transported home on their assigned bus two hours earlier than normal. Please follow all school procedures if you plan to pick your child up from school. All students will be able to eat lunch before dismissal.
Ankeney's Power of the Pen team continues to be recognized for their creative writing abilities. Seventh-grader Amelia Heacock received the Platinum Pen Award for her story "The Tiniest I've Ever Been."
Amelia is only the second student from Ankeney to win this prestigious award, which is given for writing achievement and excellence at District, Regional, and State tournaments. Amelia's story will be published in the Book of Winners. Congratulations on your achievement, Amelia!
Wow, talk about inbox overload! This week's #CreekFactFriday, brought to you by our tech department, sheds light on the staggering volume of emails that flooded our district last school year.
Over 16 million emails were processed throughout our schools! 📨 That's a whole lot of digital communication happening behind the scenes.
Kudos to our tech team for keeping everything running smoothly for all of us in the district!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mary Raffa 🌟
Mary Raffa has dedicated an impressive 27 years to serving our district as a bus driver. Throughout her tenure, she has found her greatest inspiration from her fellow drivers.
Over her years with BCS, she says her favorite memories are all the funny things the kids say and do!
When she's not on the bus, Mary enjoys indulging in her passions for camping, baking delicious treats, and unleashing her creativity through crafts.
When asked about her connection to the Creek family, Mary expressed a deep sense of pride and gratitude for the unwavering support from her colleagues and the community.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mary Raffa for her dedication and commitment to our team over the years. Her presence has truly made a positive impact on the lives of countless students and staff alike. Here's to many more years of shared memories and camaraderie! 🚌
#StaffSpotlight
Congratulations to Ankeney 7th graders Shannon O'Hara and Florence Sandberg! They are each one of three nationwide winners in Scholastic magazine writing contests!
Shannon wrote an essay analyzing an author's ability to transport readers to 1964 and won a copy of Gordon Korman's book Mixed Up. Florence wrote an essay explaining how ingenuity, leadership, and teamwork brought the crew of Apollo 13 home safely and won a copy of Stephen Haunt's book Diary of a Martian.
Congratulations on your accomplishments, Shannon and Florence! 🧡🖤
🍀 A huge thank you to the Richens Timm Academy of Irish Dance for recently stopping by with their incredible performances at Shaw, Valley, and Parkwood Elementary! Our students and staff thoroughly enjoyed the show!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Corey Massarelli! 🌟
Meet Corey Massarelli, our dedicated, gifted intervention specialist at Parkwood, Trebein, and Valley Elementary! With 14 years in the BCS family, she brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role.
She has many memories throughout her career but especially loves the senior clap-out events. "It has been such a joy to see former students walk the halls and to have the honor of cheering them on and congratulating them on their graduation. The looks on their faces when they see all the students lining the halls and clapping...and when they see former teachers and are remembered and embraced and celebrated...it's just priceless!"
When we asked her who had been most influential in her career, she said, "How can I just pick one?" It all began with my own first-grade teacher, Mrs. Hokanson. She is still, to this day, my favorite! That year, I decided I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. My mom and my grandma were also teachers and huge inspirations to me. All three had a deep love of children and an enthusiasm for learning that overflowed into me."
In her 24th year of teaching, Corey is also grateful for her colleagues who guided and supported her journey.
Corey enjoys family time, reading, DIY projects, and cheering on her kids and students in extracurricular activities outside of school.
She is proud to be part of the Creek family and loves working with Beavercreek students, families, and staff.
"Beavercreek means the world to me personally, as my three children have been blessed to be Valley, Ankeney, Ferguson, and BHS alumni. Our teachers truly love and care for the children of our community, and it's a gift to witness every day." 🧡🖤
We are grateful to have Corey as a part of our team!
#StaffSpotlight
Join Us at Beavercreek Robotics Camp!
📅 When: June 3 - 7
🌎 Where: Coy Middle School
🔧 What: Design, build, code, and compete!
👥 Who: 5th - 7th grade students interested in STEM
😄 Why: Have a blast while learning and working with world-qualifying VEX Robotics students, help develop leadership skills, and have fun while learning!
Don't miss out on this opportunity! Register now. Space is limited to only 40 campers per session!
https://forms.gle/mNx5dTPCUWHZDfWA9
Some of our amazing staff spent the day scouting for talent at Bowling Green State University and at the Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky Career Fair at Xavier University!
We're on the lookout to fill several anticipated positions, including:
K-5 Elementary Teacher
Intervention Specialist
Career Tech Education Teacher: Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Elementary Guidance Counselor
Title I Teacher
AYA (7-12) Teacher
High School French Teacher
Middle School Choir Teacher
Speech and Language Pathologist
Licensed School Nurse
To learn more about our open positions, or to apply, head over to our application portal: https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38784
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Ankeney Art Club has been working hard, bringing creativity and color to the building with several stunning murals! 🎨
CREEK FACT FRIDAY!
It's time for another fascinating tidbit from our community's history! Do you know what happened on February 1, 1934?
If you guessed that it marks a significant milestone in our community's education history, then you're absolutely right!
February 1, 1934, marks the establishment of the first Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A) right here in Beavercreek! 🍎📚 This important organization has played a vital role in supporting our schools, fostering collaboration between parents and teachers, and advocating for quality education for generations.
Congratulations to Ankeney 8th grader Eddie Schultz, who tied for 7th place in the pole vault event at the Ohio State Junior High Indoor Track Championship this past Saturday. Way to represent Beavercreek! 🧡🖤
CREEK FACT FRIDAY!
Meet Roger Coy! Born on March 9, 1932 (the same year Main was built), Roger's journey through our school district is nothing short of remarkable. 🌟 Before starting his career with BCS, Roger graduated from the Main building in 1950.
From bus driver to assistant superintendent, he held various roles, including secondary curriculum supervisor, assistant principal, and social studies teacher. 🚌👨🏫 His dedication didn't stop there - Roger's very first position was as a wrestling coach! 🤼♂️ After 32 years of service, he retired from BCS in 1988.
Bonus Fun fact: Roger's family are descendants of Jacob Coy, after whom Coy Middle School is named. 🏫
Tomorrow is Roger's 92nd birthday. Help us wish him a very happy birthday! 🧡🖤
🧡Celebrating Our school social workers for National School Social Worker Week! 🖤
We extend our deepest gratitude and recognition to our incredible building social workers for their unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to our school community. We appreciate you!
#ThankYou #NationalSchoolSocialWorkerWeek
Reminder: Tomorrow, March 8, is a staff work day. Students are not in school. Enjoy your weekend.
Check out this week's "Creek Fact Friday!" Can you name these three teachers and their significance to the district?
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Spoiler Alert!
The image features Edward Zink, Frank Zink, and Otto Zink! Edward's legacy is honored through the naming of the Beavercreek High School Fieldhouse, Frank's in the naming of the football stadium, and Otto's name graces the gym at Ferguson Hall.
The contributions of Ed, Frank, and Otto have left an indelible mark on our district. Yet, it's important to recognize that the entire Zink family has also made significant contributions. 🧡🖤
For example, the tree outside the athletic main office is in memory of the late Anton Zink. Also, Anton’s wife, Becky, has kept the scorebook for our basketball teams for 38 seasons now!
Do you have a favorite Zink memory? Let us know in the comments!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Lori Howell! 🌟
Lori has been with Beavercreek City Schools for 16 years and works as a bus driver and BHS lunch monitor.
She is also "Rooted" in the BCS community as a Beavercreek High School Class of 1986 Alum!
During her career at BCS, she credits Sue Rex, her bus trainer with Kettering City Schools, as being the most influential person in her career. Lori started her driving career at Kettering almost 30 years ago.
Her favorite memories include meeting so many wonderful coworkers and making friends with many of them.
While not driving a bus or working in the cafeteria, Lori loves to spend time with her family, taking trips to the beach, gardening, and attending car shows with her husband.
"I am proud to be able to live and work in such a wonderful community with so many great people. I'm lucky to call Beavercreek home, " Lori said.
We are lucky to have her in our Creek family! 🧡🖤
