BHS Community Newsletter ~ February 16, 2024

An event for all BHS students and parents seeking in-depth information on post high school options.

What and When? Two parts:

• A Career and College Fair at BHS from 12:00 - 4:00 PM in the BHS Gym--students only. Over 40 reps from 2 and 4 year-colleges, trade, apprenticeship and technical schools will be in attendance.

• Evening sessions for parents and students (target audience 10th/11th grade):

  • 5:30 Introduction in BHS Theater

  • Evening sessions (option to choose 3) from 6-8 PM. Sessions include: College Essay Writing, Resume Writing, Private and Public college reps speaking about the admissions process, What is the WUE?, International colleges, Military Academies, Community Colleges, Financial Aid, Art schools and portfolios, Finding the Right Fit...and more!

This event will be promoted to students and parents with more detailed information over the next two weeks. Don't miss out on this informative event! Questions? Ask your BHS Counselors. 

Is your student planning to attend a 4 year college right after high school, and they don’t know where to start?

Remind them to sign-up for our presentation, “Grade 10 College Planning - What should I be doing?” during Homeroom on Tuesday, February 27th from 11:00-11:30 AM in the Theater.

High school counselors will be presenting information about what colleges are looking for, what you should be doing and thinking about each semester, and will share some resources. The goal is to give the sophomores a general overview of the college process so they can plan ahead and ease any potential stress. If time, we’ll play a game!

If your student is interested, they need to sign-up with this Google Form because attendance will be taken. Students are the only ones that can sign-up by using their Frogrock email.

As of right now, this is for students only, but we’ll email everyone the PPT and any resources after the presentation.  As always, please email your assigned counselor for specific questions about your student.

Class of 2024 Graduation is only four months away!  Here are some upcoming deadlines: CLASS OF 2024 T-SHIRT: Buy a Class of 2024 t-shirt under the FUNDRAISERS tab and help support the senior prom. Sales window is closing soon! CAP & GOWN ORDERS: If you have not yet ordered, order here by March 1 to ensure your order is ready by Jostens Distribution Day on March 29. You'll need a cap, gown, stole and tassel. If you'd like to borrow a cap or gown, stop by the front office. We have lots!  SAVE THE DATE ~ GRAD NIGHT OUT 2024: Grad Night Out (GNO) is a once-in-a-lifetime graduation event! GNO is not a school sponsored event. It is sponsored and planned by senior parents. The venues are "Top Secret" but the activities are not! We have planned a fantastic night filled with dancing, music, games, entertainment, surprises, and food. NO ONE should miss this wonderful opportunity! ALL 2024 BISD Grads are invited! More details can be found here as well through the GNO website. ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 11: Parents, please note.  Rotary awards generous scholarships in recognition of “service above self.” Does your high school senior have a habit of volunteering in ways that serve the community? Scholarships are for graduating high school seniors who plan to further their education. A  minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required and applicants must either attend school on, or reside on, Bainbridge. Eligible institutions for study may include 4-year colleges, community college, and technical/vocational programs. For details and application: click here.   IMPORTANT SENIOR DATES: Check this document periodically as we add new information/dates when we receive them.

Thanks to your generous donations, PTSO was able to fund all of the Opportunity Grants we received! Students in all sections of chemistry will be able to use atom modeling sets; the Garden Club will be working on a project to bolster social and emotional health; the ALP classroom is replacing a well used and much needed vacuum; ILC is building a sensory area; the library is expanding their selection of books; and learning strategies teachers will purchase games to expand problem solving skills. We appreciate all of your support! Watch for the sign up for our ever popular Pi Day Luncheon! We will send it out as soon as we return from mid-winter break.