Bowling Green High School
Sept. 22, 2017
This Week at BGHS
BGHS Lead Academy Leadership Luncheon with guest speaker Mr. Alex Downing
2012 BGHS Alum Devin Richardson speaking to Mr. Vaughn's Political Science classes about his past, present and future and lessons they can learn
AP Chemistry students in Mrs. Olson's classes made wet cell batteries
Mrs. Fatkin's 5th Period Language Arts class Using Literature Circles
Spanish one was learning about Mexican Folkloric Dance in which people dance while balancing a candle on their head. Students experienced trying to balance a fake candle while moving across the classroom.
Human Geography's students using their online textbooks to create digital connections to recently learned geography skills.
Thank you to ELPO Law, BGPD, and KSP for sending panelist to speak with our LEAD Academy students about the law/criminal justice pathway and the importance of character and diversity.
It's OFFICIAL! BGHS Student Shi'Ann Jones auditioned for the Voice.Tune In/Watch on NBC THE VOICE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, 2017!
Calendar Girl
High School Calendar Girl Pageant Results:
Best Casual Wear - Chloe Milliken
Best Formal Wear - Eden Coleman
Cover Girl - Sydney Noffsinger
13 Winners: Sydney Noffsinger, Chloe Milliken, Eden Coleman, Hallie Slocum, Railey Stonex, Maddie Woodrum, Kalynn Watt, Katie Bradley, Alyssa Wright, Caitlyn Hadden, Raquel Bonham, Caylie Hadden, and Mya Graham
BGHS Blood Drive results in over 46 units of blood for those in need
Congratulations to our 2017 Football Homecoming Queen Ms. Haley Caffey
Purples Volleyball defeat South Warren 3-1
Girls Soccer Senior night
Bowling Green High School wins the first annual "Playing for Mason" Cup.
BGHS Cross Country at the Trinity/Valkyrie Meet
Tonight - Purples Football Vs Greenwood, 7pm at GWHS
Boys Golf Regional Tournament is Monday the 25th at Indian Hills CC.
Want to raise that ACT score?
If you would like to sponsor one of our Monthly LEAD Academy Leadership Luncheons please contact LEAD Academy Principal Robert Lightning - robert.lightning@bgreen.kyschools.us
"Paying for College 101" presented by KHEAA, September 26 @ 6 pm. Presentation is designed for parents of Juniors & Seniors.
Attention Seniors!
Open Lab Days are available for you to get your future plans together! Get help with ACT Registration, Admissions Applications, Scholarships, Career Planning, Military Exploration and so much more! Sign up with this link:
Travel Abroad
Only four spots remain unclaimed for our 2018 trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii. If you'd like to learn more about this trip or to register for it, please visit www.eftours.com/1819026yw. Remember, you guarantee the best price and the longest time to pay when you register early. For additional questions/information, please contact Ms. Lowder.
Our 2019 trip to Italy and Greece is now open for registration. I took this trip with students in 2010 and can tell you that it's absolutely amazing! Please visit www.eftours.com/1916212th to get more information and to register. Remember, you guarantee the best price and the longest time to pay when you register early. For additional questions/information, please contact Ms. Lowder.
Tuesday - ESS 3:15-4:15pm (Free tutoring)
Wednesday - After school computer lab 3:05-5:00pm (Library)
Thursday - ESS 3:15-4:15pm (Free tutoring)
Check out the signs around school for locations/instructions, and see Ms. Lowder if you have questions. ESS is a great opportunity to improve your class grades, and transportation is provided.
Kroger Rewards Program
Tell your graduating seniors to get ready. It’s their chance to shine.
Once again, Wendy's® High School Heisman® is awarding a total of $150,000 in scholarships to the nation’s most accomplished scholar-athletes. With winners from every school, 100 State Winners, 10 National Finalists, and 2 National Winners, your graduating seniors have lots of ways to join the ranks of more than 600,000 past winners—including several of your school’s very own. Refer your best-of-the-best. This year’s winners from your school will compete for 100 scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, along with recognition at the state and national levels. And their chance starts with you. Give your seniors a shot at winning the Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship by referring a student today. You can also encourage your Heisman-worthy students to apply at wendysheisman.com.
Volunteer Judges Needed
BGHS Speech & Debate needs community volunteer judges for a middle school speech tournament hosted at BGHS by BGHS on Nov. 11. Please share with friends, family, co-workers and anyone you know who would be a good judge for us. Thanks!
Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/XdoUiETwk8wdSpjM2
Volunteers Needed for the SCK LAUNCH Experience, an interactive career fair for 8th and 9th grade students. Hosted at BGHS November 16, 2017.http://scklaunch.com/events/sck-launch-experience/
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Bowling Green High School
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