BHS Community Newsletter ~ September 25, 2025

BHS is participating in the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey during CCS on Tuesday, October 21st. . The survey will be given to students in grades 10 and 12. The Healthy Youth Survey includes questions related to physical activity, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, interpersonal relationships, school experiences, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services. Survey results are used by schools, communities, and State agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks. Participation in the survey is voluntary and steps are taken to ensure student privacy. There are no names or codes used to link a survey back to a student. Please read the attached Information for Parents/Guardians and Youth for more information about the Healthy Youth Survey.

If you would like to opt out, please email Jill Colley in the Main Office at jcolley@bisd303.org.

As part of our BISD ongoing commitment to student well-being and belonging, we will be administering the Character Strong Youth Needs Screener to students in grades 6–12. BHS will be completing this activity during staggered CCS sections during the month of October. 

This screener—along with teacher input and other data (e.g., attendance)—helps us better understand students' social-emotional well-being and determine if additional support may be helpful. It also allows us to assess the effectiveness of our Tier 1 Social-Emotional and Behavioral (SEB) supports within our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). If you do not want your child to participate, please sign and return the attached form to your child’s counselor as soon as you are able to.

Fall Referral Window: September 29–October 10, 2025

BISD’s Highly Capable (HC) referrals are welcome during our fall window for students new to our district (since February 2025) in grades 1–11. (Referrals for Kindergarten and currently enrolled BISD students will open during our spring window.)

If you’d like your student considered for HC services, please visit our BISD Highly Capable page for the timeline, program details, and the referral form.

Please complete the BISD referral and email documentation (e.g., assessment scores, grades, placement letters) to Whitney Skarbek at wskarbek@bisd303.org.

Deadline: Submit the referral (and any supporting documents, if applicable) by end of day Friday, October 10, 2025.

Questions or need assistance? Contact Whitney Skarbek 

at wskarbek@bisd303.org.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be held this fall on Nov 6, 2025 at 8:45a in the Library Reading Room. This exam is intended for students who are:

Registration Due Wednesday Oct 29th

A one-day educational program by the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development and Office of Arts & Culture with free, direct access to Creative Industry professionals through networking, experiential learning, engaging workshops, education and industry vendor tabling, and performance. Participants are exposed to a wide range of career opportunities in select creative industries

Registration Due October 6th 

Interested in exploring careers in the trades? Come to Try-a-Trade to see a wide variety of trade based careers. This partial day field trip will be at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds on October 22, 2025 from 8:45a and returning around 12:45p. Box lunch is provided. 

Registration Due October 10th 

High school students get a front-row seat to careers in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. From space tech and robotics to high-performance manufacturing, this expo connects students with innovative, high-paying, high-demand local career paths. 

Registration Due October 8th 

Interested in a career in healthcare? Come tour St. Michael's Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Hospital. Students will get to tour several different areas of the hospital in non-patient facing settings. Students will get to meet with doctors, nurses and other health care providers to hear about their job, see the work environment and learn about how they got into their career paths. 

Registration Due Oct 17th

National Honors Society membership invitation letters are going out this week. Students, check your frogrock emails for invitation letters if you are an eligible sophomore or junior. Members must maintain a 3.5 GPA and complete 45 volunteer hours before graduation. The first required membership meeting is scheduled for October 9th during both lunches. Failure to be present will result in probationary membership. Please contact Ms. Lia Swanson for more information or questions. 

All BHS home football, basketball and volleyball game tickets are sold online through Hometown Ticketing. Families and students may purchase either individual tickets for each game they attend OR a pass for entry to multiple games this fall and winter. 

STUDENTS: Once an ASB Membership is purchased, students can redeem a BHS ASB Membership Pass through Hometown Ticketing. (link to instructions)

FAMILIES: All game tickets will be sold online this year. Multi-pass options are available at a discount.

Order by October 31st to be guaranteed a 2025-2026 book.

FEE BASED CLASSES - Fees for Science, Art, AP and Band classes can now be seen and paid online. 

AP EXAM FEES AND IMPORTANT DATES - Refer to this document for important AP information.

6-10: Homecoming Spirit Week

10: Homecoming

16: Retake Photo Day/BHS Open House

22: PSAT during school

30: Band Concert