After the winter break, Ben Carson High School welcomed Sean Lively as its new principal following an extensive search. Lively has a vision to make Ben Carson the top high school in the district.
Known as the Detroit Lexus Velodrome, the “bubble” is a multifunction, indoor arena located next to BCHS on Mack Avenue near I-75. This bubble is mainly known for its indoor cycling track, which holds competitive bike races every month, but it also offers many other activities.
Ben Carson High School is home to a program for freshmen students known as SMASH (Summer Math and Science Honors Academy). SMASH is a program where freshmen are recruited to a college campus over the summer.
In December, Wayne State University’s Public Research Methods class conducted research on Benjamin Carson High School’s 11th graders about the impact of vaping and e-cigarettes, and found that most students were aware of the impact of using these devices.
Students at Benjamin Carson High School can now get a glimpse into the medical field with a new program called the Future Nurse Club.
Dual enrollment allows students to obtain college credits at no cost. This allows students to get a better understanding and helps them get college experience while still enjoying a high school environment.
Dual enrollment, a course offered at Benjamin Carson High School through Wayne County Community College, has always played a crucial role in the school’s development and allowed students to further their academics.
Since 2016, Benjamin Carson High School has hosted a chess club. This year 10 students enjoy the competitiveness of this classic game.
Benjamin Carson High School held its seventh annual White Coat Ceremony for sophomores. The event was inspired by similar ceremonies held by medical schools for college sophomores.
Benjamin Carson High School has received a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) grant from the National Academy Foundation.
Benjamin Carson High School became the first Detroit public school to adopt a certified nurse’s assistant program in addition to its various existing medical-focused programs.
Seventy-seven Benjamin Carson High School ninth graders visited the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus on Oct. 15.
Benjamin Carson High School held its annual Senior Pinning ceremony for the class of 2020 on Sept. 25.
Benjamin Carson High School’s Red Cross Club hosted the seventh annual Red Cross Blood Drive on Oct. 31.
Six Ben Carson High School students traveled to Italy over summer vacation as part of a new study abroad program.
On Feb. 28, four students were accompanied by Edwin Unaegbu, a civics teacher at Ben Carson High School on a trip to the Michigan YMCA Youth in Government (MYIG) Conference in Lansing.
Freshmen and sophomores from Benjamin Carson High School were selected to go view performance of the production of the Broadway hit “Hamilton.”
Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine is home to a Clinic for Success. The clinic’s mission is simply to help students become successful.
Benjamin Carson High School offers several programs seniors may participate in. One of the programs is the CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) Program and it is very popular.
During the week of Feb. 25, Ben Carson High hosted a Wax Museum of African American leaders of the past.
