4/9 BHS Tiger News
Belleville High School
Belleville High School
Good afternoon, BHS Families, and Happy Easter! This is week #9 of Semester 2. This is a full week of school, AND this week begins testing week (11th Grade only), AND this week ends Quarter 3. Students will need to have everything turned in and made up by the end of this week. Parents/Guardians, please be sure to frequent MiStar/ParentConnect and reach out to teachers as needed if there are any questions or concerns.
GET SOME REST!
Parents and Guardians, with testing beginning this week, please be sure your student is getting a good night's sleep and eating something in the morning to help sustain the "brain power" needed to last the 3-4 hours until lunch. We believe in their ability, and know it takes both physical and mental stamina to be as successful as possible.
THANK YOU for your attention to the information in this week's newsletter. Have a great and grateful week, and GO TIGERS!!
~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Ms. Slingerland, BNT Director Mr. Wilsey, and Athletic Director Mr. Brodie
Belleville's Top Ten!
Belleville's 2023 TopTen Seniors
CONGRATULATIONS to the Top Ten students for the Class of 2023! This announcement was made to the students just before Spring Break, and is now formally being broadcast broadly:
"Tigers, after seven long semesters of high school – seven semesters of studying, and working hard in the most challenging classes offered here at Belleville High, we would like to take a few moments this afternoon to recognize the Top Ten students of the Class of 2023 in terms of grade point average. Out of our 414 seniors, the students on this list represent the very best at BHS and, on behalf of the administrators, faculty, and staff, we extend our heartfelt congratulations.
We are proud to present the list of the Top Ten Academic Achievers for the Class of 2023…
10 – Sarah Ureche
9 – Samantha Pause
8 – Zachary Sykes
7 - Zachary Porcaro
6 - Kayla Flange
5 - Rachel Riley
4 - Aadi Samineni
3 - Krishna Sharma
Salutatorian - Daria Igonin
Valedictorian - Sean Tinsley
We are so very proud of you as you continue to "Walk in Purpose, Move with Excellence, and Focus on Achievement! Congratulations again, and Go Tigers!
⭐ UPCOMING EVENTS! ⭐
Tiger Drama - High School Musical
Attention BHS Parents, Guardians, Family and Friends! Mark your calendars for the April 28th and 29th showings of High School Musical, presented by our very own Tiger Drama student cast & crew. Our students have been busy creating, designing, building, and rehearsing for a production that you don't want to miss! Performance information is on the flyer below. We'll see you soon - Don't miss it!
BHS Arts Experience - April 29th - 12pm until 4pm
On Saturday, Van Buren Public School’s Annual District Art Show will look a little different this year. The Elementary Schools will be showcasing their student work at building based art exhibits making this the first year that will be secondary student work only! While we are obviously disappointed to not be collaborating with the Elementary Schools this spring, it opened the opportunity for even more student work from the Middle and High School! The Art Show is scheduled to take place in the Cafeteria of Belleville High School on Saturday, April 29th 2023 from Noon until 4pm.
🏦 Belleville Community Career Day!
With our commitment to Purpose, Excellence, and Achievement, we would like to invite you to our first annual Belleville Community Career Day on April 27, 2023 from 8AM to 11AM! We will be asking our juniors and seniors to meet with local business professionals to learn about different career opportunities after their high school career.
Our hope is two-fold: first, we would like our students to explore career options that they are interested in and learn what it takes to be prepared for and successful in the career of their choice. Secondly, we would like to offer you the opportunity to network with and teach future employees what it takes to be in your shoes.
This pre-registration is an interest form to begin connecting Belleville Area businesses with Belleville High School Youth: https://forms.gle/xiDNwi4oXYL96JkZ7
Important Dates and Upcoming Events:
April 12th: State Testing Begins! See the Counseling Corner for specific dates and grade-level information
April 21st: National Honor Society (NHS) Induction & Distinguished Graduate Ceremony, 7 pm Main Auditorium
April 26th: Tiger Parent Meeting for ALL Grades, 6:30pm in the Commons
April 27th: BHS College & Career Fair AND Belleville Community Career Fair (school hours)
April 28th & 29th: Tiger Drama presents "High School Musical" 4/28 @ 7pm, 4/29 @ 2pm & 7pm
April 29th: Art Show (Secondary) 12pm-4pm
~ ATHLETIC UPDATES ~
Tiger Victories!
-The girls soccer team picked up a pair of wins this past week over Livonia Franklin and Livonia Churchill!
- Track 1st place finishes at Patriot Relays ( Women's SMR, Men's SMR, Women's 4x100 throwers relay, Men's 4x100 throwers relay, Women's Shot Put)
- Softball defeated AA Pioneer in both games of their Double Header Saturday
- Baseball split their Double Header with AA Huron Saturday
Upcoming Home Schedules
- 4/10 V Softball vs Salem, 4:00pm DH
- 4/10 JV Baseball vs John Glenn, 4:30pm
- 4/11 V Track vs Wayne, 3:30pm
- 4/11 V Tennis vs Franklin, 4:00pm
- 4/12 V Softball vs John Glenn, 4:00pm DH
- 4/12 V Baseball vs John Glenn, 4:30pm
- 4/13 JV Tennis vs John Glenn, 4:00pm
- 4/14 V Track Tiger Relays, 3:30pm
- 4/14 JV Baseball vs Taylor, 4:30pm
- 4/14 JV Softball vs Taylor, 4:30pm
For all Athletics Information, including upcoming practices and game schedules, click the LINK below. GO TIGERS!
BHS Athletics Homepage | Belleville High School (vanburenschools.net)
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Seniors VS Staff Basketball Game this Tuesday, April 4, 2023 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the main gym. Admission is $5.00 per person and tickets can be purchased at the door. See the flyer for more information.
Class of 2023 Dine to Donate at Applebee's, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 4 p.m till 9 p.m. at the Belleville location. See the flyer for details.
The Class of 2026 is sponsoring a bowling party on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Lodge Lanes in Belleville from 3:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. The cost of the ticket is $15.00 and can be purchased on PaySchools or during lunches on April 6th. See the flyer for more details.
The Class of 2025 would like to sponsor a Movie Night Fundraiser and is seeking input. Please complete the google form, linked here, to assist the class officers in planning this fundraising event.
SENIORS - Class of 2023:
Seniors VS Staff Basketball Game this Tuesday, April 4, 2023 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the main gym. Admission is $5.00 per person and tickets can be purchased at the door. See the flyer for more information.
Class of 2023 Dine to Donate at Applebees, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 4 p.m till 9 p.m. at the Belleville location. See the flyer for details. You can participate in this fundraiser by:
Dine in
Take out
Pick up
Please visit Applebee's and they will take your order from their storefront for take-out. When purchasing your meal, mention your group’s name to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to Belleville High School Class of 2023 Senior Party.
Upcoming Senior Class Dates:
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - Seniors VS Staff Basketball Game, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - Dine to Donate at Belleville Applebee’s, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, April 28, 2023 - Last Day to purchase Prom Tickets
Thursday, May 4, 2023 during all lunches - Prom Table selection
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - Cap & gown and senior shirt distribution - all lunches
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Senior Service hours due
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Last day to submit graduation cap decoration application
Friday, June 2, 2023 - Senior Prom
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - Senior Party
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - Graduation
If you have questions concerning upcoming senior events, here is the link to the Class of 2023 Informational Packet and the link to the Class of 2023 google slide presentation from March 8, 2023. Reference back to both of these links for updated information to assist you with your questions.
Click on the Student Opportunities link to learn more about new internships, volunteering and work experience opportunities.
Spring Testing Begins this Week!
See Testing Schedule and Important Information
State Superintendent letter for Spring 2023 Assessments
SAT - Wednesday, April 12th SAT Parent Letter (Juniors)
ACT WorkKeys - Thursday, April 13th ACT WorkKeys Parent Letter (Juniors)
PSAT 10 - Monday, April 17th PSAT 10 Parent Letter (Sophomores)
PSAT 9 - Tuesday, April 18th PSAT 9 Parent Letter (Freshman)
SAT Make-up - Tuesday, April 25th
ACT WorkKeys Make-up - Wednesday, April 26th
Test Taking Tips
During the month of April we are highlighting the Business & Technology Pathway
What are career pathways in Business?
These include entrepreneur, sales, marketing, computer/information systems, finance, accounting, personnel, economics, and management. If you enjoy being a leader, organizing people, planning activities, working with numbers, and talking to people, a career in business may be right for you. At BHS we have a number of business classes that would help you to build a foundation in this expansive and exciting field. There are endless opportunities for a creative and motivated individual in Business.
Check out the classes that BHS offers in the Business, Management, Marketing, & Technology Pathway
Accounting & Finance
AP Statistics
Business Management
Careers
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Intro to Yearbook
Marketing I (II & III)
Money Management
Probability & Statistics
Other classes with relatable skills include:
Google and More
Graphic Design
Intro to Adobe
Law and the Young Adult
Media Productions
Speech
Scholarship Money is Available$$$$
McBride Student Council Scholarship- Due April 14th!
BHS Seniors who participated in Student Council at McBride AND here at BHS are eligible to apply for the Student Council Scholarship that awards $500.
Tyler Elementary Scholarship- Due April 15th!
Tyler Elementary Alumni, please see the scholarship application below for $500 to a BHS student who completed at least 2 years at Tyler.
Application Deadline is April 15, 2023.
Savage PTO Scholarship- Due May 4th!
New Scholarship offering for Savage Alumni. Savage PTO is offering 1-2 students a scholarship who attended Savage Elementary.
Local Scholarships are becoming available. Check out the scholarship page for new scholarships!
Scholarships:
- Belleville Fire Auxiliary- Due April 30, 2023
- Junior League of Detroit- Due May 1, 2023
- Keystone Academy and Parent Teacher Organization Perseverance Scholarship- Due April 17, 2023
- Legacy of Excellence Scholarship- Due April 14th
- MASPA Minority Education Scholarship Program - 2.8+ GPA, Entering field of education - Due May 12, 2023
- McBride Student Council Scholarship- Due April 14, 2023
- Michigan Association of School Personnel Administrators Minority Education Scholarship- May 12, 2023
- Michigan Senior Scholarship Program- Due April 23, 2023
- My Impact Challenge- 9th-12th grade - Due May 31, 2023
Public Service Credit Union- Due April 30, 2023
Service Builders Foundation Scholarship- Due April 14, 2023
- The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship Fund- Due April 30, 2023
- The Robert A. Hill Foundation- Deadline Extended- April 14, 2023
- Tyler Elementary Scholarship- Due April 15, 2023
- Van Buren Association of School Administrators Scholarship- Due April 21, 2023
- Vibe Credit Union Scholarship - Seniors - Due May 1, 2023
April is National Volunteer Month
Every April we celebrate National Volunteer Month. Volunteering is a great way to build a first resume, build skills, contribute to the community, and make connections. To get started, consider helping a neighbor with their landscaping, sign up to read to an elementary class, or start a toy drive at your school for those in need.
Remember, the Class of 2023 is required to complete 20 volunteer hours. Share Detroit is an organization that assist teens with locating volunteer opportunities. Click on the link for more information. www.sharedetroit.org
The Belle of the Ball Prom Dress Giveaway!
Motion Picture Institute Summer Film and Acting Camps
Detroit Zoo Safari Camp
Lawrence Technological University
University of Michigan Engineering Onramp Programs
University of Michigan Joy of Coding
Michigan Technological University Summer Youth Programs
Michigan State University Camps & Programs
Oakland University Summer Camps & Workshops
Join us for another year of Spark! Camps at the Michigan Science Center. Campers will explore Mi-Sci’s 220+ interactive exhibits, engage in immersive theater experiences, and investigate science phenomena through hands-on activities and experiments.
Whether it’s preparing for human exploration on Mars or experimenting with different states of matter, kids will be inspired to discover new concepts in a safe and engaging environment.
Questions? Contact: Camps@mi-sci.org
Wayne State University College of Engineering Summer Academy
Wayne State University's Next Gen Teachers Summer Program
FAFSA Award Letters
Have you received your FAFSA award letters from your college or university? Need help understanding your financial aid package? If so, please consider attending a free webinar sponsored by MI Student Aid. The first webinar will be held on Thursday, March 23rd. Please click on the link to attend webinar and for more information.
Webinars: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-fams/understanding-your-award-letter/virtual-sessions
Informational website: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-fams/understanding-your-award-letter
Please contact Dr. Rosenblum for more information.
Behavioral/Mental Health Services @ BHS
Did you know that your child can get behavioral health services at school? The Corner Health Center has a satellite office at Belleville High School located in the counseling office, thanks to a grant from the state of Michigan. The E3 (Enhancing, Expanding Emotional Health) Program allows Corner Health to staff the office with a licensed mental health therapist and an office manager five days per week. Therapy is available for students and youth ages 10-21 that reside in the Van Buren School District.
In person and virtual appointments are available. Program hours are:
- Monday & Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm,
- Tuesday 7:30am- 2:30pm,
- Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm and
- Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm.
HALL SWEEPS and LATE ARRIVALS
- Due to an apparent comfortability with getting to class late, BHS will be returning to Hall Sweeps. Students caught in the halls after the late bell has rung will be scheduled to serve SAME DAY DETENTIONS. Parents and guardians, please speak with your student about the Excellence that being on time exhibits. Timeliness is a life skill that speaks to dependability and responsibility!
- Also, this is a reminder that SCHOOL STARTS AT 7:10am. We are getting an abundance of students coming to school and being dropped off late - which negatively affects their learning, other students' learning, and the classroom environment as a whole. We believe in our students, and their ability to be great. It starts every day at 7:10am!
Morning and Afternoon Traffic Flow Reminder
GREAT NEWS! In addition to our Tuesday/Thursday Homework Lab and Tutoring options for after school, we are now introducing the teacher-led Tutoring schedule. Students report directly to the designated teacher's classroom after school. CLICK HERE for the Tutoring Schedule, and revisit often for updates.
DRESS CODE - By now, some of you have received an email saying that your student has received a Dress Code violation. While these are minor infractions (typically for wearing a hood in the building or wearing a crop top or pajama pants), they can add up! Please be sure to speak with your student if they are receiving multiple of these emails. Besides academics, we are also teaching employability skills - which in many cases includes following a workplace dress code. Thank you for your support!
SCHOOL SAFETY
BUILDING, STUDENT, AND STAFF SAFETY
In light of recent events, and as a firm reminder of a couple of our safety basics please be intentional about discussing these two with your student(s).
Building Entrances/Locked Doors: All entry doors in the building lock at 7:10am. After this, the only doors that may be utilized are at the Main Entrance. Students are not to open, leave from, nor prop open building doors. Failure to follow these safety protocols results in immediate suspension.
Metal Detecting Wands: BHS began last year and continues this year utilizing wands as a metal detection option. These wand searches will take place in randomly selected classrooms during randomly-selected hours. Our goal is to continue to build upon our swift, yet thorough process to help detect anything that could be deemed as potentially dangerous. We believe that the random selection process will be more effective than announced, routine, or predictable searches. These "wanding" events will be attended and supervised by our local law enforcement.
TRUANCY - 5 Day Letters
NOTICE: Any family who receives a 5 Day Truancy Letter has a student who is at risk of failing the semester, and has a higher risk of not completing high school. PLEASE reach out to your student's counselor or assistant principal if your student is having issues with attendance. There may be solutions that haven't been considered yet. Don't let it turn into a 10 day problem...
Per the Student Handbook, any student who is absent from school for all or any part of the day without a legitimate excuse will be considered truant. All students and parents are subject to the truancy laws of the State. If a student, under the age of eighteen (18), is truant for more than ten (10) total days during a semester, he/she may be reported to the appropriate authorities. As a courtesy, BHS will send letters for any student who has been absent for 5 days.
ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS:
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: If you receive an attendance notice via phone or text, this means your student MISSED AT LEAST ONE CLASS that day. If it was not approved by a parent/guardian, this is cause for a follow up with them. Tardies will be handled through the general discipline policy checklist as a minor infraction.
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