3/5 BHS Tiger News
Belleville High School
Belleville High School
Good afternoon, BHS Families! This is week #5 of Semester 2, and we have a couple great highlights from last week:
- Tuesday's Black History Month performance was EXCELLENT! Our students our multitalented, and put on an amazing presentation. Ask your student for their personal highlights as it will make the day, the month and it's celebrations more meaningful when discussed at home.
- Academic Excellence Pancake Breakfast: Our students who spent their first semester Focusing on Achievement were rewarded with a pancake breakfast on Wednesday morning (March 1st). We celebrated students with 3.333 GPAs or higher, as well as the Top 10 Students for EACH Class!
📸 Photos from both events can be found on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BellevilleHighSchool. You can find pictures from the Black History Month performance on the Live Feed on our website! https://www.vanburenschools.net/o/belleville-high
CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR
Please be sure to pay attention to the Counseling Corner below, as our Counseling Team is working through English classes to make sure that students are taking the right classes for next year. They are double-checking credit requirements AND supporting students in selecting classes and programs according to their purpose. Please discuss options and decisions with your student.
A Few Pictures from the Jazz Band Spaghetti Dinner!
🎓 Senior Banners in Downtown Belleville!
The Class of 2023 has an opportunity to have a banner with their BHS Senior Picture and name displayed in downtown Belleville in honor of their graduation. Banners will be on display (in rotation) from May through July. SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS - Don't delay in completing the form! https://forms.gle/5ZqhTR4Fs8KBQpR36
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
Thank you for your attention to the information in this week's newsletter. Have an excellent week, and GO TIGERS!!
~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Ms. Slingerland, BNT Director Mr. Wilsey, and Athletic Director Mr. Brodie
Important Dates and Upcoming Events:
March 8th: Senior Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in main auditorium
March 14th: Movin' On Up - Orientation for Incoming 9th Graders
March 14th: Open House for Incoming 9th Graders (and ALL incoming students)
March 15th: Tiger Parent/PTO Meeting, ALL Grades 6:30pm
March 16th: Parent Teacher Conferences - Morning Virtual, Evening In-Person. More information TBA
March 16th & 17th: Half Days for Students, 10:31am Dismissal
~ ATHLETIC UPDATES ~
Tiger Victories!
-Demond Harrison and Connor Williams both placed 3rd at the Individual State Wrestling Tournament at Ford Field! Congratulations to them!
-Girls Basketball finished their season with an 18-6 record. They lost a heartbreaker in overtime to Saline in the District Championship. Congratulations on an excellent season!
-Boys Bowling finished in 10th place at Team States narrowly missing the final bracket round be 16 pins. Congrats on great season to them as well.
-Good Luck to the Boys Basketball team as they try to capture a District Championship this week with their Semifinal round on 3/8 at 5:30pm at Romulus HS vs Churchill. The Championship game would be 3/10 at Romulus High School if they win at 7pm.
-Good Luck to Thomas Okubo at the Division 1 State Championship in the butterfly this Friday, 3/10 at Calvin College!
Upcoming Home Schedules
- No Home events scheduled this week.
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
BHS student council leaders attended the 2023 MAHS Michigan Student Leadership Conference, Rock the Love, hosted by Oxford High School on February 25 - 27, 2023. This event afforded our student leaders the opportunity to come together with students across the State of Michigan to share ideas, learn from each other and be inspired by amazing keynote speakers. Our executive board president and vice president, Nila Hooper and Lilly Peters participated in the opening ceremony. The group is excited to implement new ideas at BHS!
Due to low ticket sales, the Sophomore Class of 2025 Movie Night is canceled for March 9, 2023.
IMPORTANT Senior Parent meeting on Wednesday, March 8. 2023 begins at 6:30 p.m. in the main auditorium where we will discuss senior events for the next 4 months including graduation, cap and gown, volunteer hours, prom, senior party and much more. Do not miss this informational meeting.
BHS Student Council is looking for parents who are available to volunteer for upcoming events including the Robotics concessions on March 17 and 18, 2023. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form.
SENIORS - Class of 2023:
IMPORTANT Senior Parent meeting on Wednesday, March 8. 2023 begins at 6:30 p.m. in the main auditorium where we will discuss senior events for the next 4 months including graduation, cap and gown, volunteer hours, prom, senior party and much more. Do not miss this informational meeting.
Volunteers, both parents and seniors who need hours, are needed on March 17th and 18th to help out at the concession stand during the Robotics competition. See the form in this link to sign up.
Upcoming Class of 2023 Dine to Donate fundraisers: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 11 a.m till 11 p.m. in Ypsilanti. See attached flyer for details. You must present the flyer on March 22nd for the senior class to receive credit.
Senior Prom Pass: Senior prom passes are now available. A prom pass must be completed for ANY prom guest. Please be sure to read the prom pass instructions. Prom passes are due Friday, March 24, 2023 by 2:40 p.m. Here is the link for the Senior Prom Pass. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tedaldi, Mrs. Testorelli or Mrs. Lasenby.
The Class of 2023 has an opportunity to have a banner with their BHS Senior Picture and name displayed in downtown Belleville in honor of their graduation. Banners will be on display (in rotation) from May through July. SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS - Don't delay in completing the form! https://forms.gle/5ZqhTR4Fs8KBQpR36
Help is needed for upcoming senior class fundraisers. If you are able to help, please see the attached google form.
Upcoming Senior Class Dates:
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 6:30 p.m. in main auditorium - Senior Parent Informational Meeting
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - Dine to Donate at Buffalo Wild Wings in Ypsilanti, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday, March 24, 2023 - Prom passes due by 2:40 p.m. - No exceptions
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - Seniors VS Staff Basketball Game
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 presentation with information to assist you with your questions
Click on the Student Opportunities link to learn more about a Kettering University Summer Program, HBCU College Fair, fashion industry, and other opportunities!
During the month of March, we are highlighting the Human Services Pathway
March is national social worker month, and what better opportunity is there then to explore the human services pathway to which social work belongs. There are five career pathways within the human services cluster: consumer services, counseling and mental health services, early childhood development services, family and community services, and personal care services.
Below are classes and CTE options that BHS offers in the Human Services Pathway
BHS Classes:
Psychology
Psychology and the good life
Law and the Young Adult
Sociology
Teacher Cadet I
In partnerships with William D. Ford Career and Technical Center:
Culinary Arts
Firefighter
EMT
Future Educators
Law and Public Safety
Check out this video to learn more about the Human Services Pathway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZmwMrAaRv8
Movin' On Up!
We are excited to welcome the class of 2027 to BHS on Tuesday, March 14th! McBride Middle School and Keystone Academy 8th grade students will visit BHS during the school day to tour BHS, learn about classes offered and hear from current BHS students. Families are welcome to attend the evening open house to meet school administrators and learn more about our school community.
2023-2024 Course Registration
The BHS Counselors will continue to meet with students individually through March 24th. We will present to class of 2026 on Tuesday, March 7th.
Washtenaw Community College will visit BHS on Thursday, March 9th!
Get a head start during an onsite orientation event at BHS. On Thursday, March 9th, Domonique Palmer will discuss resources at WCC, how to register, clubs and organizations, and more! Come with questions! Please click here to register for this event!
We will celebrate our FAFSA Completers!
File your FAFSA by March 1st and you will be invited to an ice cream sundae party the following week during lunch. Need help with FAFSA?? Make an appointment with Dr. Rosenblum during school or after school on Thursdays and bring your family! Click Here to schedule an appointment.
And keep applying for scholarships. There's a never-ending list of scholarships to apply to. Take a few minutes to identify and apply to a couple every week-- that money could add up!!
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php
HBCU College Fair
The Delta GEMS youth program invites high school scholars to their HBCU College Fair! This is a FREE event with many HBCUs attending. Sign up today at bit.ly/GEMSCollegeFair
Pre-College Program for Students of Color
Kettering University's award-winning STEM pre-college program, "AIM" (Academically Interested Minds) is a five-week residential summer program for students of color presently in the 11th grade and interested in STEM related fields. Students are enrolled in freshman level courses and are exposed to the corporate world of engineering through company tours.
Program dates for the AIM Program are July 5 – August 4, 2023 and the deadline to apply is Fri. March 31. Please click on the following link to learn more about AIM. https://kettering.edu/academics/precollege/AIM
Rotary Club of Belleville Scholarship- Due on March 31st!
SCHOLARSHIP PURPOSE: The Rotary Club of Belleville recognizes and rewards local students who embody the high standards of the Rotary International motto, "Service above Self." Students may apply for a $5,000 academic, vocational, or community service scholarship.
Don't Delay... Scholarship Deadlines are Approaching!
Local Scholarships are becoming available. Check out the scholarship page for new scholarships!
Scholarships:
- Rotary Club of Belleville Scholarship - March 31, 2023
- Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan Scholarships - Seniors - Registration Deadline Feb 15th Application Deadline March 15, 2023
- Detroit Economic Club Scholarship- March 15, 2023
- Foundation for Fraternal Excellence - Male Senior - Due April 4, 2023
- Gamma Lambda Education Foundation - Senior African American Male 3.0+GPA- Due March 15, 2023
- Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs - Juniors- Opens Dec 1st - Due March 15, 2023
- Junior League of Detroit- Due May 1, 2023
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program - Seniors - Due March 31, 2023
- Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Program - Seniors - Due March 31, 2023
- MASPA Minority Education Scholarship Program - 2.8+ GPA, Entering field of education - Due May 12, 2023
- Michigan Association of School Personnel Administrators Minority Education Scholarship- May 12, 2023
- Michigan Retailers Scholarship- Due April 1, 2023
- Michigan Senior Scholarship Program- Due April 23, 2023
- Michigan State University Alumni Scholarship - Due March 18, 2023
- My Impact Challenge- 9th-12th grade - Due May 31, 2023
NPC Centennial Scholarships - Female Seniors Due March 15, 2023
Public Service Credit Union- Due April 30, 2023
- Rawsonville School and Rawsonville PTO Scholarship- Due March 20, 2023
- Society of Women Engineers College Scholarships- Senior females -Due March 20, 2023
- The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship Fund- Due April 30, 2023
- UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship - Seniors - Due March 31, 2023
- University of Michigan Dearborn Alumni Legacy Scholarship (Application available in Counseling Office- Due March 6, 2023
- Vibe Credit Union Scholarship - Seniors - Due May 1, 2023
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 - 3rd Week Running
- 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