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The Berea City School District promotes openness, transparency and the sharing of ideas. We have built this page to provide an additional method of communication with our parents, staff, students and community. The goal of this page is to:
- Provide important updates about Big Creek Elementary, including upcoming events, schedule changes, school closings, etc.
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06/16/2026
Congratulations to Big Creek Elementary on officially accepting its OAESA Hall of Fame School award last evening!
This recognition reflects the hard work of our students, staff, families, and school community. We are proud of everyone who helped make this achievement possible.
Way to go, Big Creek! 🧡💙
It's been a great year, Titans! ⚡
Remember to be safe, be kind, and always ! 🧡💙
From Big Creek hallways to graduation caps. Seniors joined today’s 4th grade clap out to celebrate the next generation getting ready for middle school.
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05/26/2026
05/14/2026
What a special afternoon at Big Creek Elementary as students and staff came together to celebrate Big Creek being named both a National Blue Ribbon School and an OAESA Hall of Fame School.
Principal Bonnie Nagel shared the excitement surrounding these recognitions and reminded students that these accomplishments are possible because of the students who make Big Creek such a special place each day through their hard work, growth, kindness, and Titan pride.
Students also learned they will be celebrating in a big way on May 15 thanks to the support of the Big Creek Elementary PTA.
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What does ability really look like?
Big Creek Elementary students explored that question in real ways and gained a deeper understanding of how people navigate the world differently.
Then they saw it in action.
The Cleveland Wheelchair Cavaliers brought that learning to life, showing our students what competition, resilience, and skill look like through adaptive sports.
It was the Portrait of a Titan in action: empathy, critical thinking, adaptability, and recognizing the strengths in every individual.
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04/28/2026
Big Creek Elementary celebrated Arbor Day with a special visit from Middleburg Heights Mayor Matthew Castelli and City Council President David Bortolotto. 🌳
To mark the occasion, a Redbud tree was planted on school grounds, giving students a reminder of the importance of caring for the environment and the role trees play in our community.
Mayor Castelli also presented Big Creek with an Arbor Day proclamation, and the City Arborist spoke with students about the proper way to plant and care for trees.
Thank you to Mayor Castelli, City Council President Bortolotto, and the City of Middleburg Heights for helping make this a meaningful hands-on moment for our students. 🧡💙
04/25/2026
Big Creek Elementary celebrated something new for students. 📚
A ribbon cutting was held to officially introduce a new book vending machine, giving students a fun and meaningful way to choose their own books. Students will be able to earn tokens and “purchase” books, building excitement around reading in a whole new way.
To mark the moment, Mrs. Karnow’s class, the top Read-a-Thon class, had the honor of cutting the ribbon.
A special highlight of the evening was recognizing Big Creek student and self-published author MiaBella Burgio.
Thank you to the Big Creek Elementary PTA for helping make this possible.
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04/22/2026
Big Creek Elementary and Grindstone Elementary have both renewed their Purple Star School designation, a recognition awarded by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for a school’s commitment to supporting military-connected students and families.
As Month of the Military Child comes to a close, this recognition is a meaningful reminder of the care, support, and sense of belonging provided across Berea City Schools throughout the year. 💜⭐