Beecher Community School District
Beecher Community School District is a public school district in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan and in the Genesee Intermediate School District. It serves the census-designated place of Beecher which is just north of Flint.
| Beecher Community School District Beecher Schools | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Michigan, 48458 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°05′29.0″N 83°41′49.2″W |
| District information | |
| President | Kimberly Green |
| Vice-president | Mary Rankins[1] |
| Superintendent | Paul S. Baker |
| Governing agency | Intermediate District: Genesee |
| Other information | |
| Website | beecherschools.org |
Notable events
The district gained national attention on February 29, 2000 when six year old Kayla Rolland was shot and killed by classmate Dedric Owens at Buell Elementary School.[2]
Athletics
Beecher's mascot is the Beecher Buccaneer.[3]
Notable graduates
- Carl Banks, linebacker for the New York Giants, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Browns; graduate of Beecher High School[4]
- Duane D. Hackney, the most decorated enlisted man in history of the U.S. Air Force, graduate of Beecher High School
- Courtney Hawkins, wide receiver for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Pittsburgh Steelers; graduated high school in Beecher
- Monté Morris, point guard for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA, former standout point guard for Iowa State Cyclones, former Mr. Basketball Michigan, graduate and winner of 3 Class C MHSAA State Championships of Beecher High School.
References
- "Board of Education". Archived from the original on 2008-10-09. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- The Killing of Kayla Time Magazine
- MHSAA High
- Woodyard, Eric (September 27, 2012). "Past Beecher experiences shape former NFL player Carl Banks into successful businessman". MLive Media Group. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
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