BHS Community Newsletter ~ March 17, 2025

Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) will start the week of May 5. All 10th graders (and some 11th graders who will be notified by April) will take the SBA tests. Here is the adjusted bell schedule for that week.

More information will be provided in the coming weeks.

Our amazing teachers work hard to provide the best education for our students, and we want to ensure they have the resources they need to succeed. There are several ways to support teachers in their classrooms:

We are overwhelmed by the support received to date, and appreciate your generosity in helping every teacher and student finish the school year strong! Thank you! ~ BHS PTSO

BHS PTSO is hosting a general meeting for parents and guardians on Tuesday March 25th @ 7pm in the BHS Library. BHS Principal Kristina Rodgers, BIPD Officer Zach Burnham and Kelsey Lynch, BIPD Community Health Navigator will participate in a panel discussion around teen social media use, trends, and best practices so that adults can be "in the know" to help their teens navigate their online presence. The idea is to empower adults to support our kids to make safe and smart choices as well as recognize when to seek help or support if something feels harmful or possibly illegal.  

Please use this form to share any questions, concerns or ideas we can address during this presentation.

Class of 2025 ~

Take a few minutes to read these important tips and suggestions from your BHS Counselors.

The Annual Back-to-school Check-in (ABC) process is now open. This annual process lets us know that your student(s) are returning to our schools for 2025-26 and allows parents/guardians to review annual information. 

The ABCs must be completed* for all students attending BISD schools in 2025-26, including both new and returning students. Access the ABCs by logging into your Family Access account. It should take about 15 minutes (or less!) to complete. 

If you need assistance with the ABC process (such as translation, accessing technology, or other questions), please get in touch with [insert your contact information here]. 

NOT RETURNING? If your current K-11th grade student is not returning to BISD schools next fall, please let [insert your contact information here] know.

The English Department needs your help gathering books for the next two 10th and 11th grade units. Please consider purchasing a copy from this list at Eagle Harbor Book Company or via the BHS Amazon Library Wishlist. We are also very happy to take gently used copies of these titles. Send them to the BHS Library for processing.

If you'd like to freshen up your Spartan Spirit wardrobe, this is your week. We have two sales going on now:

The BHS Key Club is holding a Hanging Flower Basket Fundraiser to gather funds for club activities. Each basket is $45. Please see https://vwfundraiser.com/org/bhskeyclub for more information. Baskets will be available for pick up on May 9 and 10, perfect timing for Mother’s Day!

Is your student a Spring Sports athlete? Spring Sports participation fees are now due. Pay via the online payment site under SPORTS.

Login to the online payment site to see if your student has any fees to be paid or materials that need to be returned. 

The online payment site will show you if there are any overdue class fees, sports fees, AP Exam fees, parking fines, Chromebook damage fines, as well as items that need to be returned. Return items that you have and only pay for those that have been lost or damaged.

You can also verify previously made payments by clicking “Reprint Receipts” in the Reports section of the site.

Information on how to apply for scholarships and fee waivers can be found by clicking on the Financial Support icon on the BHS homepage.

West Sound Tech provides opportunities for students to engage in advanced career and technical education programming as part of the public educational system at no cost to the student. This provides students with the opportunity to get a jump-start on a post-secondary education and introduction to living-wage career opportunities.

Summer semester CTE credit opportunity for students entering 9th-12th grade during the 25-26 school year. 

Dates: June 23 - July 11, 2025. 

Register here.

BISD’s attendance campaign!

BISD believes that student attendance and engagement are essential components of understanding and nurturing the social and emotional well-being of our students. 

SHOW UP as your best self and SHOW OUT by being a part of BISD’s community of learners with unique skills, talents, and passions! 

Simply showing up to class is not always easy, but something to be proud of as a foundational part of being a student. You can show out by positively influencing your class and school with your voice and talents.

We deeply value your students and are excited to see them in class each day. Our goal is to instill a sense of pride in cultivating healthy habits and embracing the identity of being a student. This marks the beginning of our ongoing partnership to improve school attendance district-wide.

If you are facing challenges in motivating your student to attend school or encounter barriers in supporting their attendance, we encourage you to reach out to a counselor or administrator at your student’s school for assistance.

Look for stats on how attendance impacts learning and helpful resources to strengthen students’ resolve in future newsletters. And, look at BISD attendance data from a recent presentation to the school board. Attendance Presentation

25: PTSO Meeting: Social Media Safety Forum @ 7:00

4: Cap & Gown Distribution Day

15: Grad Night Out Early Bird Deadline

7-11: Spring Break