October 13, 2022

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

Hello BHS Community - Thank you so much to everyone who contributed in large and small ways to such a joyous Homecoming last week filled with the return of some special older traditions alongside some new ones - it was so wonderful to see our students so happy to dress up on theme days, decorate our hallways, get loud in our pep assembly, paint their faces, wear togas, and genuinely enjoy the spirit of the week. On Saturday evening we hosted over 500 students who filled our new 100 building for the return of BHS school dances and I think it is safe to say that this event was a total success! Our leadership students knocked the planning of this dance out of the park! Special thanks to our amazing PTSO for the beautiful dessert spread for our students during the evening.

As a reminder, our first in-person open house for parents and guardians is next Thursday 10/20. Please be sure to see the details below. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing many details with you about our school.

Go Spartans!

Kristina Rodgers, BHS Principal

BHS OPEN HOUSE ~ OCTOBER 20 @ 6:30 PM

Join us for Open House!

We look forward to welcoming parents and guardians to our first in-person Open House in three years! We will start the evening together in Paski Gym. Parents & guardians will then follow their student's schedule.

6:30 - 6:50 PM	Introductions in Paski Gym
6:55 - 7:05 PM	1st Period
7:10 - 7:20 PM	2nd Period
7:25 - 7:35 PM	3rd Period
7:40 - 7:50 PM	4th Period
7:55 - 8:05 PM	5th Period
8:10 - 8:20 PM	6th Period
8:25 - 8:35 pm	0 Period

More details will be provided via email in the next few days.

BISD COMMUNICATION SURVEYS

BISD cares about communication

and wants to make sure BISD families, staff and community members have the information they need to stay informed about our students, schools and district happenings.

We need your help! Please take the brief survey(s) that best corresponds with your connection(s) to BISD by clicking on the button(s) below. All survey responses are anonymous, and your honest thoughts and opinions will help us fine-tune our communication efforts.

A lot has changed since BISD last completed a formal communication analysis in 2006 when Myspace was the #1 website & the iPhone hadn't yet been released. We look forward to learning how we can better communicate with you.

Please note that the survey is administered by a third party, and some questions/responses may not be relevant to BISD. In those cases, please select "NA" for your response.

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Bischoff at ebischoff@bisd303.org or 206-780-1081.

Act fast! The surveys are open Oct. 10 - 21, 2022.

Family Survey (English) https://bit.ly/3fzePKw
Family Survey (Spanish) https://bit.ly/3rkDKE5

Staff Survey (English) https://bit.ly/3dQTHPr
Staff Survey (Spanish) https://bit.ly/3BV7ZGF

Community Survey (English) https://bit.ly/3UTC9T8
Community Survey (Spanish) https://bit.ly/3dTrV4P

ATTENDANCE BASICS IN A NUTSHELL

We encourage you to use the Skyward App!

Parents/Guardians ~ To authorize and excuse an absence, a late arrival to school, or an early departure*, please notify the Attendance Office, preferably before 10:00 AM the day of. Family Access is the most efficient way for BHS to receive your request; remember to enter date and times to bypass the automatic defaults. Or, call the Attendance line.

Students ~ Please also read Parents/Guardians section above. Late arrival to school ~ Go to the Attendance Office to get checked in and to get the pink tardy pass that you need to give to your teacher. (Signing in is mandatory for safety reasons.)

Leaving school early* ~ Go to the Attendance Office before class to get the green pass that you need to give to your teacher. Leave class at the approved time and sign out at the Attendance Office before leaving campus. If you return, sign back in as soon as you are on campus. (Signing out/in is mandatory.)

*If you belong to a BHS sport/club or classs that is leaving early or will be absent all day, your parent/guardian does not need to notify the Attendance Office, you do not need to get a green slip or sign out. The BHS coach/advisor or teacher will give BHS a list of students and attendance will be adjusted based on the approved departure time.

It’s quick and easy to enter your student’s absence requests in Skyward. Click here for a video overview. Click here to view screenshots and steps to entering an absence in the Skyward app.

PTSO NEWS

Homecoming was a huge success!

A big “thank you” to all the parents and guardians who volunteered for the dance and festivities. If you’re interested in receiving emails about volunteer opportunities, send us an email at bhs.volunteers@bainbridgeptos.org.

Thank you, Bainbridge Schools Foundation, for sponsoring our October Candy Fridays! Candy Fridays are a favorite at BHS! For more information about becoming a sponsor, please email Megan at meganadcock@gmail.com.

Be sure to visit the PTSO booth during the BHS Open House on Oct 20th! We're busy raising money for Grad Yard Signs and our annual Teacher Opportunity Grants. You can donate here.

We're looking forward to seeing you at our next PTSO meeting on November 1st at 6:30 pm in the BHS Library.

To learn more about what the PTSO does, visit our website at https://b ainbridgeptos.org/bhs/.

Donate to the BHS PTSO

SPORTS & EVENTS CARDS AVAILABLE

For a smooth and simple gate entry to your favorite football or basketball game, get your entry punch card now!

10 Punch Card:
Get 10 entries for $50 (good for adult or student price entry)
20 Punch Card:
Get 20 entries for $100 (good for adult or student price entry)

Also available - BISD Events Pass that provides unlimited entry for your immediate family members to home football and basketball games as well as Theater productions at BHS. Cost: $300

Scholarship and waiver information can be found here on the BHS website. Please go to our online payment site to purchase

COVID TESTING CENTER AND HOME KITS

The BISD COVID Testing Center is open on school days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The BISD Testing Center (located at the District Office, 8489 Madison Ave. N) offers both rapid and PCR testing (PCR testing ends daily at 2 p.m.) for students and staff. Rapid test kits for home use are available in schools' health rooms.

Nondiscrimination Statement: Bainbridge Island School District School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions, please contact Civil Rights Coordinator, Erin Murphy at emurphy@bisd303.org.

CALENDAR

October

15: PSAT

19: Unity Day ~ Wear Orange!

19: Fall Band Concert

20: BHS Open House

21: Senior Portraits are Due

26: Picture Retakes

YES for all!

It is our collective goal to ensure that all BHS students experience high school to the fullest. Need help with a school fee or extracurricular expense? All students and BHS parents/guardians can request assistance through the YES student scholarship application form - linked here.

Important Dates

Senior Students, Parents & Guardians--be sure to refer to the Senior Important Dates list periodically as we will continue to add dates throughout the year.

BHS is social!

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