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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
March 6 - National Honor Society Banquet
March 7 - ACT - Only juniors at school
March 10 - No School
March 20 - 24 - Spring Break
March 31 - End of Third Quarter
Scroll to the bottom to see important newsletters, job opportunities,
and military and college visits as they are always updating!!
STUDENT FEE ACCOUNTS
School fees: Just a friendly reminder to check your student fee accounts and be sure you have school fees paid up to date. Please use the following link to access our RevTrac fee payments....https://howard-suamicoschools.revtrak.net/
If you have not set up your account yet, please see the following link for instructions on how to make the payment. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GqJDv7b7-vAY8kZwWyEDB4w66kg4UYDV/view
If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Binon, Bookkeeper, at 920-662-7246 or email kathbino@hssdschools.org.
ACT PREP CLASSES
Top-scoring seniors are hosting weekly sessions to prepare for the ACT for Juniors!
These sessions will be after school in Room B113 on Tuesdays until 4:00 PM. Please fill out this interest form if you are interested or plan to attend at least one session.
February 28th - Math
If you have any questions, please contact Cara Wreen at wreecara@hssdschools.org.
Interest Form:
Bay Port High School is offering an ACT Prep Class for Juniors!
The class will consist of a practice test on Saturday, February 25th from 7:45-11:45 a.m. in the FORUM ROOM which will be followed up with sessions on the following Monday through Thursday, Feb. 27 - Mar. 2 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. These sessions will focus on the four different subject areas of the ACT; Math, Science, Language and Reading.
NO REGISTRATION FEE!
Please stop in Student Services if you have any questions.
PARENT MEETING FOR SPRING SOCCER
Attention: There will be an informational parent meeting on March 1, 2023 (immediately following the Spring Athletics Code Meeting) for those with athletes interested in playing soccer this spring. We ask that ONLY parents attend this meeting (for space purposes). Information will be provided regarding tryouts, registration and eligibility requirements, important weekend and tournament dates, Booster Club involvement, fundraising options, and parent/athlete expectations.
What: Parent Meeting for Spring Soccer
When: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Where: D209 (upstairs blue pod)
Time: Immediately following Spring Athletic Code Meeting (approximately 6:30 p.m.)
If you have any questions, please email Coach Mraz at broomraz@hssdschools.org.
SCN and ECCP Applications Due March 1st
Start College Now (SCN) and Early College Credit Program (ECCP) applications are due March 1 to Student Services for juniors and seniors applying to take college courses at NWTC, Fox Valley Technical College, St. Norbert College, and/or UW-Green Bay this Fall 2023.
For those interested in taking courses at Fox Valley Technical College, the first step is to complete the Start College Now Interest Form found at www.fvtc.edu/startcollegenow to get your name on the list to receive important information regarding the Spring term.
Email or schedule an appointment to meet with your counselor for more information and to obtain an application form.
CONGRATULATIONS BAY PORT WRESTLING TEAM!
Congratulations to the 5 Bay Port Wrestlers who competed in the WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament this weekend. Alois Schlumpf (4th place), Owen Wathke (Qualifier), Owen Noel (Qualifier), Jacob Ward (2nd place), and Vaughn Campbell (Qualifier).
This week Friday, March 3 and Saturday March 4, the Bay Port Wrestling Team will be competing for a State Title at the UW-Field House in Madison. Bay Port received the #2 Seed and matched up against Reedsburg Area Schools in the first round. Wrestling starts at 5:30, so consider making the trip down to Madison to support your PIRATES! Watch Schoology or Social Media for more updates. Go PIRATES!
For WIAA ticket information:
Northeast Wisconsin empowHER Kickoff Event
Join us to learn more about being a woman working in the trades/construction industry!
Curious about working in the Wisconsin trades? Connect to a network of FUTURE LEADERS LIKE YOU in the Wisconsin construction industry! Become an influencer for change and progress in the building trades! We are inviting girls and women of all ages to attend this event to showcase careers in the construction trades and connect with industry experts at all levels.
Opportunities for Women in the Building Trades!
Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers, Carpenters, Floor Coverers, Electrical Workers, Elevator Constructors, Heat & Frost, Iron Workers, Laborers, Operating Engineers, Painters, Plumbers & Steamfitters, Roofers, Sheet Metal Workers, Sprinkler Fitters, Teamsters
Monday, March 6, 2023
5-7 PM
Carpenters Training Institute
N2218 Bodde Road
Kaukauna, WI 54130
CLICK HERE to Register for the event!
If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Nebel at marshaabebel@gmail.com.
CURRENT SOPHOMORES - REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD
The HSSD Board of Education is currently accepting applications for a student representative. The application can be picked up and submitted through the Bay Port front desk. Student representatives have the responsibility to attend school board meetings, report to the board about Bay Port, and communicate to the board about the student body. After you submit an application, you will be interviewed by one or more board members.
Please contact Madeline Thoreson (thormade@hssdschools.org) or Cara Wreen (wreecara@hssdschools.org) if you have any questions or concerns.
The deadline is March 10th for applications.
2023 NWTC TECH CHALLENGE
Friday, April 14
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Green Bay and Marinette Campuses
Test your skills and compete for NWTC scholarships!
Challenges in Business, Digital Arts, IT, Construction, Automotive, Manufacturing, STEM and more!
Up to $1,000 Scholarships awarded to Star First winners!
For competition details or to register, go to nwtc.edu/TechChallenge
Entry Deadline: Friday, March 17, 2023
With help from the NEW Donate Life Student Leadership Committee, we will be hosting our 11th annual NorthEast Wisconsin Donate Life Walk. This is a 2.5 fun run/walk on April 1st to raise money and we are asking for your help. Here are some ways that you might consider:
1. Register a team with family & friends to walk together on April 1st: https://howard-suamicoschools.revtrak.net/bv/#/f/bv-donate-life-2023-a
2. Like us on Facebook and share the information about the walk: https://www.facebook.com/newdonatelifewalk/
3. Donate a silent auction item(s)- let us know at newdonatelife@gmail.com or Gail Burant (gailbura@hssdschools.org) if you are interested in donating a basket!
4. Read inspiring stories of hope of our past walk Grand Marshals here.
5. Share your own organ donation or transplantation story with us to be included in our Gift of Life Garden Walk.
6. Read about donors and recipients: Gail Burant’s son, Ethan, had a life-saving liver transplant in 2010 and Mary Swinford’s brother, Lonnie, who passed away at the early age of 39, was a donor. Eve Wozniak's husband Brent is also an organ recipient and current BP student Lauren Wolfe is an organ recipient.
Thank you, Gail Burant & Mary Swinford Email: newdonatelife@gmail.com
YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks are sold directly through Jostens.
Watch for Jostens direct mailings each month to your home address.
Purchase your copy of the 2022-23 school year by calling 1-866-282-1516 or visiting www.jostensyearbooks.com before May 20, 2023.
THE GIVING TREE
The Giving Tree is excited to announce that we have been selected as one of the 45 local nonprofits that will benefit from Give BIG Green Bay 2023!
Over the past five years, Give BIG Green Bay has raised $8 million for local nonprofits. In 2022 alone, nearly $2.5 million was gifted to 45 nonprofit organizations. The Giving Tree is thrilled to have been selected to build upon this community-wide success.
Your donations to The Giving Tree through Give BIG Green Bay will support the families in our community who utilize this service, specifically through pantry dates, the Back-to-School event, and the Holiday Store. Know that your gift improves the lives of our students, in turn benefitting the future of our community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
In need of volunteer hours or just looking to have some fun?
We are in need of individuals to work in the concession stand for some upcoming basketball games.
Please use the link below to sign-up. We really need individuals for February and beyond.
ANNOUNCING A NEW PARTNERSHIP!!
We are excited to announce a new partnership between HSSD and Rawhide Youth Services. Rawhide will be providing School-Based Mental Health services at Bay Port High School starting November 2022. Bay Port will serve as a clinic site one day each week, hopefully eliminating barriers for families and students to access mental health care.
If you are interested, there are two ways to get started.
Contact Bay Port School Social Worker, Rachel Miller, at rachmill@hssdschools.org or 1-920-662-7216 to receive paperwork and talk through the details.
Contact Rawhide Youth Services directly at 1-877-300-9101 and begin the process.
Site Therapist Bio: See Attached
HEALTHROOM BULLETIN
To have your absence medically excused, the Attendance Office must have the following:
1. Medical note from provider stating what dates are excused
2. For COVID absences to be medically excused we need: copy of positive PCR test or a medical note from provider documenting days that are excused.
School Nurse: Ann Spaeth, RN, BA 920-662-7245 annspae@hssdschools.org
SCHOOL CLOSINGS OR DELAY DUE TO WEATHER
In addition to District Social Media, local TV/Radio stations and the District Website, HSSD will also send weather-related delays and cancellations via text message.
NWTC CAREER COACHING DAYS
Miranda DeMars from NWTC will be here on Tuesdays in Student Services! The purpose of Miranda's time here is to meet with you about any or all of the following topics or anything else you'd like to discuss:
Academic and career exploration
Apply to NWTC (waive the fee)
Admission requirements – assist with next steps
Financial Aid - FAFSA process
Scholarship resources and preparation
Compare higher education opportunities and options
Dual Credit Options - earn college while in high school
Please stop in Student Services to schedule your individual appointment!
***IMPORTANT REMINDERS***
Smart Pass: STUDENTS - Please end your smart pass when you get to where you are going. If you are expecting a future pass from attendance or student services please accept the pass.
Students are no longer allowed to have food delivered to the school: Sorry for any inconvenience and please plan accordingly.
Bay Port does not have an Open Campus: Which means if you have a study hall before or after your lunch period you must report to both.
Study Hall Reminder: Students need to sign in to their study hall. All students are marked absent each morning for study hall until they sign in. 11th and 12th grade students are allowed to leave school during their study hall if it starts or ends their day. 9th and 10th grade students must attend all of their study halls, even if the study hall starts or ends their day. This applies to Block Days as well.
Important Numbers
Athletic Office 662-7267 Attendance 662-7248
FAX 662-7291 Nurse 662-7245
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