Bloomer High School
Newsletter
April 2023
Principal's Corner, Mr.Chad Steinmetz
Student Success Third Trimester
On Monday, March 13 we started our third and final trimester of the 2022-2023 school year. The third trimester (and school year) will conclude on Friday, June 2 for all freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Graduation for seniors is set for Friday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bloomer Athletic Complex (weather permitting). We will not have scheduled parent-teacher conferences during third trimester. However, we encourage you to follow your child’s progress and contact his/her teachers with any questions or concerns. As the weather gets nicer and spring sports kick into action, we want to be pro-active in helping our students remain committed to keeping up with their work and having a strong finish to the school year.
Schedule for Tuesday, April 4
We have a full day planned for Tuesday, April 4. All freshmen and sophomores will be completing their required State Assessments beginning at 8:00 a.m. All freshmen and sophomores will be excused for the remainder of the day at the conclusion of their testing. We estimate that will be roughly 12:15 p.m. (after lunch) for freshmen and 1:35 p.m. for sophomores. Any freshmen or sophomores who need to stay at school and ride the bus home can work in the LMC in the afternoon. All juniors will be going on one of four college or technical college tours. Finally, all seniors will have a virtual learning day. They will have required online learning activities through Google Classroom, but they will not have in-person classes that day. Any seniors who do not have internet access at home are also welcome to come and work in the LMC that day. In the past we have impacted as many as five school days in completing our State Testing. This year we are trying this new format to minimize the distractions and to maximize instructional time for staff and students.
Dress Code
Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer temperatures will soon follow, I would like to take the opportunity to remind students and parents/guardians of the District’s dress code policy.
The Bloomer School District has a commitment to provide and foster an appropriate, safe and effective learning environment for each of its students. Students have the responsibility to dress appropriately for school, as well as for District sponsored activities, events and programs. Footwear shall be worn for all school activities except as otherwise approved.
Students shall wear safety or special equipment whenever it is required. No student shall be permitted to wear any clothing, other apparel or headgear, jewelry or other accessories, nor wear insignias, symbols or emblems which are identified with a gang or gang-related activities colors. Clothing that contains pictures and/or writing referring to alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, sexual acts, profanity, illegal drugs, criminal or illegal activity are also prohibited. Students are not permitted to wear clothes which are distracting, cause classroom disruptions, or are deemed by administration to be inappropriate for the school setting. Clothing which is excessively baggy, short, or revealing is inappropriate for the school setting. Similarly, good judgment should be used by students with regard to proper use of makeup and grooming of the hair.
In addition, so as to foster an effective learning environment and in the interests of discipline, maintenance of classroom standards and safety, the principal shall notify students annually regarding standards set for appropriate dress considering the realities of health, safety, and avoidance of disruption of normal school operations.
Activities Director, Mr. Jason Steinmetz
Spring Sports Off and Running
April becomes a very busy month for our spring sports at Bloomer High School. All of our spring teams have now begun practice. There are numerous home events scheduled in April. Hopefully warmer temperatures will prevail and we can get our teams outdoors. We encourage you to come out and support our student-athletes, and they appreciate that support. Below is a list of home events for the month of April.
Baseball and Softball Home Games
Baseball
Thursday, April 6 Somerset
Thursday, April 13 Cadott
Friday, April 21 McDonell
Monday, April 24 Barron
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Softball
Tuesday, April 13 Cadott
Friday, April 21 McDonell
Golf Home Matches
Thursday, April 13 Multiple Schools
Friday, April 28 Multiple SchoolsBoys and Girls Track and Field
Thursday, April 27 Multiple Schools
News from Student Services, Mrs.Seibel & Mrs.Clements
ACT:
All BHS juniors took the ACT in March and will receive a score report in three to eight weeks. Juniors who plan to apply to a four-year college or university may choose to take the ACT again in an effort to improve scores. To do so, you must register for the ACT online at www.actstudent.org. A school code is required to complete the registration process, the BHS school code is 500-235.
Scholarships:
Several local and state scholarships are still available to seniors!
For more information please see the scholarship list, available on the high school student services website: https://sites.google.com/bloomer.k12.wi.us/bhsstudentservices/financial-aid/scholarships?authuser=0, or request a hard copy and pick it up in the student services office. Copies of scholarship applications can also be requested in the student services office. The senior awards night will take place on May 24th at 6pm.
If you have been awarded a scholarship, please stop by student services and let Mrs. Seibel know so you can be recognized at our senior awards night.
High School Academies:
Chippewa Valley Technical College is offering dual credit academies for incoming juniors and seniors. It is an opportunity to earn college credits in that specific area. Students who are interested in a specific academy will need to see Mrs. Seibel in student services to receive more information and an application. Applications are for these academies are available on CVTC’s website. Please contact Mrs. Seibel if you have any further questions.
College Tours:
Now is the time for juniors to take college tours if they are interested. Students can go to the website of the college they are interested in to sign up for a tour date. Once you get confirmation of the tour, please turn that into the main office so that you are excused for that day.
Reality Day:
Our senior students will be participating in Reality Day with Chippewa Falls School District on April 11th. Students have researched a career of their choice and using that information will learn about budgeting, paying bills etc.
PreACT Secure and Forward Testing:
Our freshman and sophomore students will all be completing standardized testing on April 4th.
Congratulations Jayden!
Yearbook Order Reminder
Senior Class News
Families and Senior students, use the 2 links for new class information and ordering class clothing.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jU7B8LXPHCEEfyKwjejJHRdY5F85AeDl/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jU8Nrrw5PU48y7bEKkZAhOFZqrD_4uG_/view?usp=share_link
Bloomer High School
Website: bloomer.k12.wi.us
Location: 1310 17th Avenue, Bloomer, WI, USA
Phone: 715-568-2800