By: Claire Cutting As questions about the future of Sugarcreek Elementary continue, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education has shifted its focus to improving the schools currently in use. At the board meeting on April 24, district leaders announced a wide range of facility upgrades that will take priority over any decisions regarding the old, three-story Sugarcreek Elementary building. From safety additions to building repairs, the … Continue reading Sugarcreek Elementary takes a back seat as district prioritizes facility improvements

By Claire Cutting Bellbrook High School was filled with laughter, music, and community spirit as the Supportive Peers program hosted its annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 12. The event ran from 10 a.m. to noon and was free and open to the public. Organized entirely by student volunteers, the two-hour event featured a variety of different activities for children of all ages. From face … Continue reading Bellbrook Supportive Peers hosts Spring Fling for local families

By: Claire Cutting As the future of the historic Sugarcreek Elementary building remains uncertain, new developments have emerged that could shape its next chapter. At the February 27 Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education meeting, the Bellbrook Lions Club introduced a new proposal that brings fresh ideas and questions to the conversation about what should be done with the century-old building. The Lions Club, a longtime local … Continue reading New interest sparks potential redevelopment plans for the Sugarcreek Elementary site

By: Claire Cutting As the future of the historic Sugarcreek Elementary remains uncertain, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center has officially relocated from its longtime home within the century-old building. Members of the Bellbrook National Honor Society (NHS) stepped up to help with the move on February 25. There, the volunteers demonstrated the strong spirit of service that defines the Bellbrook community. The volunteers tackled a … Continue reading NHS volunteers assist in relocating the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center

By: Claire Cutting For months, Sugarcreek Elementary’s future has remained uncertain. The 100-year-old building holds deep sentimental value for many in the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek community, but its maintenance costs, which exceed $40,000 per year, continue to weigh on the school district. With the building no longer in use for students, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education is now tasked with making a difficult decision about what to … Continue reading Review the future possibilities of a historical relic within the community

By: Claire Cutting Bellbrook-Sugarcreek schools are back in session after being on Thanksgiving break from November 23 to December 1. Thanksgiving is a holiday focused on food and family, but there are many traditions and memories that every individual family makes. The students at Bellbrook High School reflected on their favorite part of the break. “Honestly, I just loved sleeping in every day,” senior Samantha Schulz … Continue reading Feasts, family, and fun: What students loved most about Thanksgiving break

By: Claire Cutting The end of one chapter marks the start of another. Recently, seniors at Bellbrook High School have been working hard to complete their college applications. Students have been working on applying to colleges for the past couple of months.  The first step for most students in this process is filling out the personal information questionnaire on the Common App website. Students can … Continue reading Bellbrook seniors embark on their college application journeys

By: Claire Cutting Students take Bellbrook High School’s Marketing course for a variety of different reasons. Some have a future career in mind. “I took this class because I am interested in majoring in business, and I wanted to get a feel for marketing,” senior Julia Fleck said.  Others were placed in the class but ended up loving it. “I was just put into marketing, … Continue reading Bellbrook’s Marketing class jumps right into getting real-world experience