9/25/22 BHS Tiger News
This Week's News and Updates
Belleville High School
Greetings Belleville Families, this is Week #4 of the 2022-2023 school year, and NOW is the time to FOCUS on ACHIEVEMENT! Parents and guardians, it is a good practice to - twice per week - check your student's progress on MiStar/Parent Connect. This keeps you up to date, allows you to support your student over time, and minimizes surprises. At a minimum, grades will be updated every Tuesday evening, so Wednesday is always a good day to check in.
An even better idea is to download the Parent Connection Q app from your phone's app store. This takes you directly to information regarding your student's progress. More information will be provided later in the week regarding the app, for those who may need it.
Again, although Parent Teacher Conferences are a month away, please know that you can ALWAYS reach out to your student's teachers, counselors, and administrators (email is usually most reliable) to support your child's learning. Being proactive regarding sharing information or strategies that have proven successful is always helpful!
Thank you for your attention to the information provided in this newsletter, and have an amazing week - in Purpose, Excellence, and ACHIEVEMENT!
GO TIGERS!!
~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Mr. Wright, BNT Director Mr. Wilsey, and AD Mr. Brodie
NO PARKING ON W. COLUMBIA!
REMINDER: Per the Belleville Police Department, the NO PARKING signs will begin to be enforced on West Columbia in front of the high school. This is unfortunately due to complaints from neighbors unable to access their properties during school pick-up times. If it helps to have your student walk a short distance, please consider this as an option.
Important Dates and Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, September 28th: Tiger Parent Meeting (ALL GRADES), 6:00pm Media Center
Wednesday, September 28th: Senior Parent Meeting, 7:00pm, Auditorium
Wednesday, October 5th: PowderPuff Football Game, Seniors vs Juniors, 7pm, Football Field
Week of October 9th - 15th: Homecoming Spirit Week
October 14th: Homecoming Game, 7:00pm vs Franklin HS
October 15th: Homecoming Dance, BHS Commons
October 12th: PSAT/NMQST Testing, Opt-in/out(See Counseling section for more details)
October 12th: FAFSA Night, 6:00pm Main Auditorium
October 26th: Parent-Teacher Conferences, times & method TBA
October 26th: FAFSA Filing Night, 6:00pm, Commons
Senior Soccer
Thank you to our Seniors!
Football
Next game @ John Glenn, 7pm 9/30
9/19-9/24 Athletic Highlites
- Men's Soccer defeated Wayne Memorial 2-0 on Senior Night.
- Women's Swim & Dive defeated Fordson.
- Volleyball beat Wayne and Salem.
For all Athletics Information, including upcoming practices and game schedules, click the LINK below. GO TIGERS!
BHS Athletics Homepage | Belleville High School (vanburenschools.net)
Important Message from The Athletic Department:
All Belleville High School students (and opponents High School students) will need to present their Student ID when purchasing a ticket to HOME football games for the remainder of the season. In addition, any student/child under High School age MUST be accompanied by an adult in order to be allowed admission into HOME football games for the remainder of the season. Thank you for your cooperation and GO TIGERS!
A Tiger Parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in the media center beginning at 6:00 p.m. till 6:45 p.m. to discuss events for the upcoming school year. Parents from all grade levels are welcome to attend.
BHS Student Council is looking for parents who are available to volunteer for upcoming events. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form.
Belleville High School Class Packages will be available for purchase on PaySchools only until Monday, October 10, 2022. Below are the links to pre-order a class shirt and also the description of each package.
Belleville High School Senior Package Class of 2023
Belleville High School Junior Package Class of 2024
Belleville High School Sophomore Package Class of 2025
Belleville High School Freshman Package Class of 2026
Belleville High School Homecoming will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. Homecoming tickets are now available for purchase on PaySchools for $20.00 through October 12, 2022 or until we reach capacity. Do not miss out on attending your homecoming dance. Tickets ARE NOT sold at the door and there are NO guest passes for this dance.
Belleville High School Homecoming Dress Code and additional information can be found at this link.
This year's Powder Puff Football Game, the Seniors versus the Juniors, will take place on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 on the BHS Football Field beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 per person. Due to the game being a student council fundraising event, athletic passes will not be accepted for admission. The concession stand will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m.
SENIORS:
Senior parents should plan to attend the Senior parent meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. This meeting will discuss everything seniors and their parents need to know concerning their senior year. Information will include: credits, college and trade school visits, yearbook including senior ads and senior pictures, ordering cap and gowns, taking the SAT/ACT, scholarships, completing the FAFSA, senior volunteer hours, senior yard signs, and senior events sponsored by student council. The counselors, administrators, college advisor and student council advisors will be in attendance to answer your questions.
From the Counseling Team
KUDOS!!!
A Big Congratulations goes out to Krishna Sharma, 12th grade student, for being accepted into Google Code Next. Google Code Next is a highly competitive program that trains future Computer Science Engineers! Krishna was one of 250 students, selected out of thousands of applicants nationwide. Way to GO Krishna!!"
MIDNIGHT GOLF PROGRAM-ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW!
The deadline for Midnight Golf is tomorrow! Midnight Golf is an incredible opportunity for students in the metro Detroit area. Students participating in Midnight Golf will receive mentoring, college and career readiness training, golf lessons and learn about scholarship opportunities. Watch the video below to learn more https://midnightgolf.org/
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS- JUNIORS AND SENIORS!
Our College Representative Visits for the week of September 19th. Please use the links below to sign-up to attend.
9/26- Michigan State University
9/27- Eastern Michigan University
9/28- Saginaw Valley State University
9/29- Wayne State University
9/30- University of Toledo
PSAT/PSATNMSQT- October 12th
Attention 9th, 10th & 11th Grade Students- BHS will offer the PSAT and PSATNMSQT on October 12, 2022. Student are NOT required to take the PSAT exam in the fall. However, we strongly encourage all students to register for the PSAT. The PSAT will assist students in:
- Gauging future SAT scores
- Identifying target areas you need to practice for the SAT
We are asking that all students in grades 9, 10 & 11 complete the PSAT Form below. You can opt-in for testing or opt-out of fall testing.
Please be sure to click on the Student Opportunities link above for more exciting information!
For SENIORS only - Class of 2023!
College Rep Visits- Seniors have the opportunity to meet with college reps coming to BHS. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about colleges that spark you interest. Many times the reps visiting our school are the first person reading your application.
College APP Boot Camp Begins on September 29th @ 2:15pm!
BHS College Boot Camp will meet every Thursday beginning September 29th at 2:15pm. Boot camps are a great way for 12th graders to get a head start on college applications and essays.
Our Boot Camp will guide students through:
- Building a college list
- The application process
- The Common Application
- The development of a primary essay
- Creating an edited personal resume and activity list to be used with college applications
If you are interested in attending the BHS Boot Camp, please click on the link below to register
College Application Checklist- Check out this great resource to make sure you don't miss a step
Application Fee Waivers- Many college in the state of Michigan will waive their application fees during the first week of October or for the full month. Fee waivers are also available for students that receive free or reduced lunch.
HBCU Search Tool- Interested in an HBCU but not sure where to look? Check out this search tool that allows you to search by major Search Tool
All scholarship information can be found on our scholarship page. Please visit our scholarship page for the most up-to-date opportunities. Scholarship Opportunities
How do I find scholarships?
1. Apply for Financial Aid after October 1st. www.fafsa.gov
2. Check with each college in which you are applying for merit-based scholarships and deadlines.
3. Check for memorial and alumni scholarship opportunities at each college in which you may qualify.
4. Check with students'/parents' employer, banks/credit unions, religious and civic affiliation, etc. for scholarships.
5. Check the BHS Scholarship page frequently.
6. Conduct a search by using a national scholarship search engine such as, www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, www.goingmerry.com, etc. Be sure to create an email for these services as students will receive a lot of emails from these services. There is no need to pay money for these services. Watch for SCAMS!
7. Check Career One Stop: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.asp
8. College Board Opportunity Scholarships: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships
9. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/
10. Remember it takes work to receive most scholarships. You don't know if you don't try!
AVOIDING TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK...
Beginning of the year TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK, can be avoided by attending to the following:
- Leave yourself enough time to arrive early - work with driving students to do the same!
- Arrange for TRANSPORTATION for your student right away. This must be done YEARLY and can take up to 2 WEEKS to be finalized. CLICK HERE for the transportation request form.
- Drop off and Pick up are ONLY at the BACK of the Building (see graphic below).
- Follow all posted signs and staff direction.
We are looking forward to a SMOOTH start to the school year!
STUDENT HANDBOOK AND DRESS CODE
An excellent educational experience is always undergirded by a safe and orderly environment. Please take the time to review the Student Handbook, which includes the BHS Student Dress Code. For a quick review of items to avoid, please click the link for COMMON DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS.
In particular, students will not be wearing:
- Hoods
- Crop Tops
- Ski Masks
- or any bedwear or grooming attire, including pajamas or pajama bottoms, hair scarves or durags.
Link to Student Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NJVkEanO8w2Yu6-V7QVP6snU0M1YCviWpn5G61hrmZ8/edit?usp=sharing
LUNCH PRICES
Please be aware that the lunch prices for this year have increased by $0.50, so:
- Secondary lunch will be $3.50
- All breakfast will be $1.75
Please plan accordingly. There ARE options for Free or Reduced price lunches. Schools will have paper copies of the Free and Reduced lunch application. Once the online link is active it will be provided.