Benzie Central Schools, also known as Benzie County Central School District, is a public school district in Benzie and Manistee Counties in the U.S. state of

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History

In the fall of 1962, the school systems of Benzonia– Beulah,

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, and Copemish were consolidated into the current school district. Classes were held in the old Benzonia High School until 1964, the year that the current junior-senior high school building in Benzonia Township was opened.

Schools

High school (9-12)

* Benzie Central High School

Middle school (6-8)

* Benzie Central Middle School

Elementary schools (PreK–5)

A new elementary school, Homestead Hills Elementary School, is scheduled to open in fall of 2023. It will replace Crystal Lake Elementary School.

Former elementary school

* Platte River Elementary School (closed 2018; served

)

References

External links

* {{Michigan-school-stub Education in Benzie County, Michigan Education in Manistee County, Michigan School districts in Michigan School districts established in 1962 1962 establishments in Michigan