04/07 BHS Tiger News
Week of April 7th, 2024
Belleville High School
Good afternoon, Belleville Families, and WELCOME BACK! This is Week #11 of Semester 2 - and tomorrow marks the beginning of the final quarter of the school year (Quarter 4). Tomorrow also begins testing week. Student attendance is critically important always, and even more this week. Please contact the Main Office for any testing questions.
🚷 NOTICE - Due to Testing:
- ONLY TESTING STUDENTS will be able to enter the building using the Athletic Hall Entrances. For example, on Monday, only 11th graders will be allowed in the Athletic Hallway. All other students will enter through the secondary entrance doors (the 100 Science Hall and Counseling Entrances).
- There will be NO HOMEWORK LAB and NO TSI for this week only.
📝If your student will be testing this week (Grades 9 through 11) -
PLEASE CLICK ON AND READ THE LINK BELOW
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqlPe1V3Lav8d8g4iUmmG5gHK_mPYXvMC1kku1C146s/edit?usp=sharing
The SAT and PSAT are now DIGITAL!
Please use the link below for important information regarding the SAT and PSAT, given the week of April 8th. STUDENTS MUST USE THEIR DISTRICT-ISSUED CHROMEBOOKS ON THE TEST. Students will not be able to use any personal devices. https://youtu.be/a7LUE8EQSLM
In Purpose, Excellence, and ACHIEVEMENT - GO TIGERS!!
Mama Mia!
🎭 Tiger Drama presents Mama Mia on April 18th, 19th, and 20th! We're excited to be able to witness the talent, skill, and musical ability of our students as they have been rehearsing for several weeks already. Don't miss this opportunity to be both entertained and amazed by our students. Go Tigers!
Important Dates and Upcoming Events:
April 8th-12th: State Testing Week, grades 9-11
April 8th: 4th Marking Period Begins
April 18th-20th: BHS Musical - "Mama Mia" - presented by Tiger Drama
April 24th: BHS Tiger Parent Meeting, 6pm
April 25th: Community Career Day! 8:00am - 10:30am
April 25th: Bring Your Child to Work Day
April 26th: College Fair
April 26th: NHS Induction, Distinguished Graduate Ceremony, 7pm
April 30th: McBride & Jazz Band Concert, 7pm
🍌 BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS: https://vanburenschools.nutrislice.com/menu
Belleville Community Career Day
For our 2nd Belleville Community Career Day on April 25, 2024, we’re looking for businesses, representatives for all career pathways, and corporations to talk about careers and employment opportunities. This event will be held in the BHS Commons. We hope to continue to foster connections between employers and students and learn how to prepare for careers, discover opportunities, and develop a professional networking circle.
Interested in being involved? Scan the QR Code or use this link for pre-registration.
For questions, please contact Mrs. Paula Slingerland:
(734)697-9133 x2011
Belleville Fire Department
2023 Community Career Day
All Things Great Events
ATHLETICS NEWS
Congratulations to the Girls Basketball team for making the Final Four. Unfortunately they were defeated by Grand Blanc in the Semifinals at the Breslin Center, but it was a fantastic season. Finished the year with a 24-3 record, a KLAA East Division Championship, a KLAA Conference Championship, a District Championship, a Regional Championship, and a Final Four berth.
For all other Athletics Information, including upcoming practices and game schedules, click the LINK below. GO TIGERS!
BHS Athletics Homepage | Belleville High School (vanburenschools.net)
From Your STUDENT COUNCIL - Your Guide to Student Activities!
Upcoming Dates:
April 7, 2024 - Class of 2024 Spring Senior Shirt Order Form Due by April 7th
April 8, 2024 - BHS Dine to Donate at Red Robin, Ypsilanti from 11 am - 10pm See link for flyer
April 10, 2024 - Last day to purchase Prom tickets
April 15, 2024 - BHS Dine to Donate at Hungry Howie’s, Belleville from 11am - 11pm See link for the flyer
Class of 2025 Information
Class of 2025 Senior Status Shirt Pre-Order Form Due by April 15, 2024.
If you need volunteer hours, see the google form linked here
Class of 2024 Information
Class of 2024 Spring Senior Shirt Order Form - Due by Sunday, April 7, 2024
April 8, 2024 - BHS Dine to Donate at Red Robin, Ypsilanti from 11 am - 10pm See link for flyer
April 10, 2024 - Last day to purchase Prom tickets
April 15, 2024 - BHS Dine to Donate at Hungry Howie’s, Belleville from 11am - 11pm
April 27, 2024 - Senior Brunch at BHS from 11am - 1pm. See link for more details
If you need volunteer hours, see the google form linked here
Here is the link to the Senior Class of 2024 Informational Packet. This link includes UPDATED dates and information for Seniors.
Senior Class of 2024 information can be located in the Senior Informational Packet below.
This Week in Counseling
2024-25 FAFSA Timeline Update!
A recent electronic announcement from the U.S. Department of Education provided updated information regarding FAFSA implementation, which included updates on ISIR delivery to higher education institutions and State agencies. As a reminder, an ISIR is the record that is transmitted to states and institutions once the FAFSA is processed.
The announcement has more details on what to expect over the next few weeks, but here are some highlights that were provided from the U.S. Department of Education:
- The Department will start transmitting very small batches of ISIRs (1-2) to a few dozen schools identified on the first submitted applications as part of the process to test ISIR delivery. During this testing phase, the Department will get feedback from that small subset of schools to identify any technical issues or changes that need to be made before starting to ramp up ISIR delivery to a broader set of institutions.
- Once the testing phase concludes, the Department will gradually ramp up delivery. During this period, some institutions may receive no ISIRs or as little as one ISIR each day depending on the schools identified by the applicant. Some institutions may receive multiple batches of ISIRs per day.
- Once the Department has ramped up delivery, the Department anticipates it will take about two additional weeks to process all applications that have already been submitted.
What This Means for High Schools
This will be a soft rollout of FAFSA data provided to MI Student Aid. The amount of FAFSAs released will start with a light volume and will ramp up through the coming weeks.
The estimated timeline for when MI Student Aid will receive ALL submitted and completed FAFSAs is expected to be mid-April. This is subject to change and MI Student Aid will be sure to provide updates as we receive more information.
888-447-2687
Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships!!!
Take a look below at the scholarships with upcoming deadlines! We have quite a few local scholarships exclusively for BHS seniors!
The Belleville Rotary Club Scholarship deadline has been extended to Friday, April 12th!
Belleville Rotary Scholarships, $5,000 each, are available to graduating students who live in the Belleville, Sumpter Township, and Van Buren Township areas.
APPLY ONLINE
Local Scholarships
Savage Elementary PTO Scholarship, $500- Application available in counseling office- Due March 25, 2024
Belleville Rotary Scholarship- Due April 12, 2024
National Association of Black Suppliers Scholarship- Application available in the counseling office- Must be postmarked by April 13, 2024
Edgemont PTO Scholarship, $500- Application available in the counseling office- Due April 15, 2024
Tyler Elementary PTO Scholarship-- Application available in the counseling office- Due April 15, 2024
Keystone Academy Perseverance Scholarship, $1,000- Application available in the counseling office- Due April 16, 2024
Legacy of Excellence Scholarship- Application available in the counseling office- Due April 19, 2024
Van Buren Association of School Administrators- Due April 19, 2024
Belleville Fire Aux. Scholarship, $750 - Application available in the counseling office- Due April 30, 2024
Regional and National Scholarships
Vision Fair Foundation- Senior-2.8+ GPA- Sue April 7, 2024
National Association of Black Suppliers- Due April 13, 2024
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
The Michigan Achievement Scholarship
Students who graduate from high school in Michigan with a diploma or certificate of completion or achieved a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after may be eligible for more financial aid from the State of Michigan:
- Up to $2,000 if they attend a career training program in Michigan, per year, up to two years
- Up to $2,750 if they attend a Michigan community college, per year, up to three years
- Up to $4,000 if they attend a Michigan private college or university, per year, up to five years
- Up to $5,500 if they attend a Michigan public university or are enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at a Michigan community college, per year, up to five years
Thank you for your time and attention to this week's Tiger News.
Have a great week everyone - in Purpose, Excellence, and ACHIEVEMENT - GO TIGERS!
~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Mrs. Slingerland, BNT Director Mr. Wilsey, and AD Mr. Brodie
♻️ REPEAT INFORMATION ♻️
🚫 Detentions and ISS 📵
As we close the Semester, there are several students (approximately 70) who have accrued multiple detentions or who have failed to take advantage of several rescheduling opportunities will serve In-School Suspensions (ISS). Beginning Semester 2, students who fail to serve Saturday detentions will serve an In-School Suspension instead of being suspended out of school. The goal is to have students present and in a monitored environment where they can continue to be productive. For questions or concerns, simply reply to any of your student's previously sent Detention emails.
🌟Student Newspaper - 2nd Edition
BHS is excited to announce that our Journalism Class has produced it's NEXT edition of their online newspaper, Beneath The Stripes! This was shared with students before the break, and our journalists will utilize feedback from students and staff to make continuous improvements. Visit beneaththestripes.com to see what they have accomplished so far. Go Tigers!!
TRAFFIC AND PARKING REMINDERS
It's the most wonderful time of the year - the Michigan winter weather is upon us. With the cold, darkness, ice, and snow, traffic at student drop off will be slow. Please be patient and kind! Here are some tips to help make drop off faster and safer for all:
- The only drop off and pick up area for students is on the west entrance, the entrance into the Central Office building. To enter the main entrance, you MUST have a parking pass!
- Please make sure your students are only crossing the roads when the safety patrol is present and has stopped traffic. They will let your student know when it is safe to cross.
- Please ask your students to be prepared to get out of the vehicle with all of their belongings as soon as the vehicle stops.
- If you are the first vehicle in the drop off line, please STOP at the "Student Drop Off" sign. This will help more cars get to the sidewalk to drop their students off.
- Make sure to pull all the way up to the car in front of you UNLESS you are in the crosswalk. If you are the second vehicle in the group, you will be the one nearest the crosswalk; leave enough space between your car and the first one in the group for students to cross safely.
- Please follow the staff's driving directions. The stop sign/signal to stop is not a suggestion; you must stop! This is for staff and STUDENT SAFETY!
- Do not drop students off in the passing (left) lane! Students should only exit the vehicle from the right lane (nearest building and sidewalk).
- If your student needs more time exiting the vehicle, there is a spot on the right just past the "Student Drop Off" sign; park there. This way traffic can continue to flow.
- Make sure your lights are on.
HOW TO: Pay for Things!💲
LUNCH LINES & FOODSERVICE NEWS
There will be some BIG changes in the Belleville Cafe after winter break! However, before these changes happen, the lines have been long. Here are some tips to make the lunch lines go faster and lunch more enjoyable:
- Make sure students have their student IDs present before getting into line. They can scan them at checkout. This will expedite the time in line.
- If students are buying snacks or drinks not provided with the free lunch, have the cash in hand ready to give to the cafeteria worker, or you can add money to the student's account.
- Please clean up your trash and place it in the proper containers on your way out of the cafeteria.
- Lastly, if you have suggestions for food ideas or quality, please speak to an administrator or Chef Craig. We want you to enjoy the food and the entire lunch experience.
The BHS Cafe - A Greater Dining Experience!
From the The Belleville High School Café:
Students, to keep things timely and smoothly, please remember these tips:
- Please be patient and do not cut in line
- There are two lines: PIZZA and Other Entrees
- You must get a fruit or vegetable in order for the meal to be free
- Only one juice or milk per meal/student
- Only one entrée per meal (additional entrees are $2.00 each)
- Pop, chips, snacks cost money, but you can use your school account to pay
- If you are not purchasing any extras, please go through the line that is not for buying snacks (clipboard side)
Parents & Guardians: Food Account Payments
In order to fund your child's lunch account, please follow the steps below:
- Login to the MiStar ParentConnect Portal with your PIN and Password. Your school secretary can assist you if you need this information.
Click on your student's name, and you will see a variety of options on the menu at left.
Click on the Cafeteria link in the menu at left
Click on the "Online Food Service Payment" at far right.
Enter the amount you would like to add to your student's cafeteria account.
Follow the prompts to enter your payment information.
Thank you for making the first week enjoyable and check out our menu online.
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, blankets, pajama bottoms, hair scarves or durags.
Link to Student Handbook: 2023 - 2024 BHS Student Handbook
🚫 NOTICE FOR DETENTIONS!!
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: Students will ONLY be receiving detention notices via email. They will no longer receive paper notices. Since we ALWAYS copy the parent/guardian on these notices, we ask that you remind your student, as needed, about their obligation. We appreciate your partnership!
Detention for Tardies
Remember, for EVERY 3 tardies, students will serve 1 detention. This also applies to other infractions, such as Dress Code Violations.
If a student needs to reschedule a detention, they must see Mrs. Dawn Spicer during the student's designated lunch time. Mrs. Spicer will be located in the lunch room to address rescheduling or questions regarding assigned detentions. Students are NOT permitted to leave class to speak with her regarding detentions.
Lunch detentions will only be assigned for special circumstances; an administrator must approve lunch detentions. For every after school detention, a student will serve two lunch detentions.
Detention Rules:
- You must be on time to detention and sign in electronically. After school detention starts at 2:15 and ends at 3:15. Students have 5 minutes from the first lunch bell to get to the Tiger Den. Saturday detention starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 10:00 AM.
- You will need to check in your phone with an administrator.
- If serving lunch detention, you will wait until the lunch lines are clear of students and administrative approval before getting a lunch.
- You will not talk or sleep during detention.
- You will clean up after yourself: clean any trash, push in chairs, and put away anything borrowed.
- If serving lunch detention, you will wait until you are released before leaving the Tiger Den.
- If you get kicked out, other consequences may happen including out of school suspension.
MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team) Events
You may have heard from your students about several classroom holds (where students remain in classes and are not allowed in the halls) due to MERT calls happening in the building. MERTs happen any time there is medical event happening with a student or staff member. The protocol below was developed along with our district Nurse, Nurse Munoz, and is as follows:
- A staff member is alerted of a potential medical emergency anywhere in the building.
- The staff member alerts the Main Office.
- The Main Office calls for a Classroom Hold over the PA system (students remain in classrooms and the hallways are cleared).
- The MERT team reports to the announced location to assess the situation and determine next steps.
- If paramedics are called, students remain in classrooms in order for first responders to efficiently support the student or staff member, and transport them to a more private location or to an emergency room if needed.
- The classroom hold is then lifted and the hallways are now accessible as normal.
If you have any questions about the process, feel free to reach out to Nurse Munoz at dmunoz@vanburenschools.net.