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Welcome to West Branch - Rose City
Area Schools

“The School of Choice for Educational Excellence . . .
Your Future Begins Here”

  • 17 Oct
    • OPEN HOUSE & CONFERENCES 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      OPEN HOUSE & CONFERENCES
      Date: Oct 17
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: OHHS Calendar
  • 18 Oct
  • 21 Oct
    • Board of Education Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Board of Education Meeting
      Date: Oct 21
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Ogemaw Heights High School, 960 M-33, West Branch, MI 48661, USA - MEDIA CENTER
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 22 Oct
  • 24 Oct
    • RCS Family Night 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      RCS Family Night
      Date: Oct 24
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      Calendar: RCS Calendar
  • 25 Oct
    • END OF FIRST QUARTER 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
      END OF FIRST QUARTER
      Date: Oct 25
      Time: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
      Calendar: OHHS Calendar
    • PBIS Assembly 3:10 PM to 3:30 PM
      PBIS Assembly
      Date: Oct 25
      Time: 3:10 PM to 3:30 PM
      Calendar: RCS Calendar
  • 29 Oct
    • PUMPKIN CARVING FAMILY NIGHT
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: SMS Calendar
    • SES/SMS Pumpkin Carving 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      SES/SMS Pumpkin Carving
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Surline Elementary School, 147 State St, West Branch, MI 48661, USA
      Calendar: SES Calendar
  • 31 Oct

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As parents, we want our children to succeed and be happy, but true success and happiness often stem from more than just talent or intelligence. Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance and is what helps us overcome challenges, stay motivated, and achieve long-term goals.

Children who develop grit are more likely to persevere through challenges, achieve long-term goals, and develop resilience. They understand that failure is part of the learning process and become less afraid of setbacks.

Focus on the process, not just the outcome. Celebrate hard work, persistence, and the steps children take toward improvement, regardless of whether they win or get the top grade.

Don’t rush to rescue children from every struggle or disappointment. Let them experience failure and guide them on how to learn from it. This teaches resilience and the importance of trying again.

Helping children develop grit is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. It equips them with the inner strength to overcome challenges, stay motivated, and pursue their passions with determination. With the right support and mindset, they’ll learn that success is less about how easy things come, and more about how hard they’re willing to work. Remember, you can do hard things!                          

Go Falcons!



Gail Hughey
Superintendent

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
PO Box 308
West Branch, MI  48661
Phone:  (989) 343-2000

WBRC Strategic Plan

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Student Achievement

  • Technology

  • Facilities/Operations

  • Curriculum/Academics

  • Communications

2024-2027 Strategic Plan Brochure

We Believe ...

  • We must prepare all students to be career and college ready.

  • Every child has a right to a safe and caring learning environment.

  • We must use innovative strategies for all students to reach their maximum potential.

  • We must develop knowledgeable, caring, respectful, and responsible citizens.

  • In preparing students to face changes in local and global society.

  • We must embrace innovations in education.

  • In a collaborative parent, staff, student and community partnership.

  • We must offer a variety of programs to develop the whole child.