BAY PORT HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 9 - No School

February 10 - Snoball 8-11pm

February 13 - Music Photo Day

February 16 - Club Photo Day

Bay Port Events Calendar

District Calendar

2023-24 At-A-Glance Calendar

Scroll to the bottom to see important newsletters, job opportunities,

and military and college visits as they are always updating!!

To help improve student safety and school security, Bay Port continues to be a closed campus during the school day. Only students excused by a parent/guardian or who are participating in a school sponsored activity are allowed to leave and return to school during the school day. Juniors and seniors are able to arrive late or leave early if their day begins or ends with a study hall. PIRATE Time is considered a scheduled class where attendance is required.

Students entering the building after 7:30 am need to use the main entrance and stop at the welcome desk to check in. All absences should be reported to the attendance office by calling 920-662-7248.

Thanks for your assistance in maintaining a safe campus.

Attention Parents/Guardians: Emails were sent home Thursday, February 1st, for anyone with a student fee balance. Because we are halfway through the school year, as a courtesy we are also sending home hard copy invoices as well. If you already made your payment in the last day or so, please disregard the statement. If you have not seen it, please check the spam folder in your email.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kathy Binon at 920-662-7246 or at kathbino@hssdschools.org.

Linked below you will find a letter from the science department to assist in course registration for 2024-25 science classes. Registration will take place in 9th grade study halls or PIRATE Time on February 5 and 6. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's science teacher.

Letter to 9th Grade Families From the Science Department

The FAFSA form is officially open and ready for students and families to complete. If you would like help or support in filling out the FAFSA application, Bay Port will be offering a FAFSA informational night!

Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Bay Port Library

Prior to coming to the meeting, it is important to sign up for a FSA ID account by February 2.

Below is a quick video of how to set up your FSA ID for the FAFSA. Both you and your parent(s) have to create an FSA ID to be able to submit a FAFSA with electronic signatures. Your account takes several days to verify. For this reason, we recommend you and your parents complete this step by Friday, February 2nd. Having an FSA ID created in advance will ensure we are able to start filling out the FAFSA during the event on Thursday, February 8th.

How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID) for StudentAid.gov (youtube.com)

Date: Saturday, February 10th

Time: 8:00-11:00pm

Place: Bay Port Commons

Tickets will be $11 and available through GoFan starting January 29th. You will need to enter your student ID as the access code.

Guest Passes can be picked up at the welcome desk in the rotunda. Guest passes are needed if you are attending the dance with someone that is not a Bay Port student. Parent (guardian) signatures are required for you and your guest. Forms are due back to the main office no later than Wednesday, February 7th. Once your guest pass has been approved you will be emailed a code to purchase your guest pass on GoFan.

Students who have been suspended or who are considered habitually truant for 30 days prior to the dance will not be allowed to attend. School Board Policy 2500—Attendance: A student will be

considered habitual truant if they are absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of five(5) or more days, including tardiness, on which school is held during a school semester.

Order online here starting January 1st or in person during your lunch February 13th or 14th.

The Howard-Suamico Optimist Club is encouraging Bay Port High School students to consider: "Optimism: How It Connects Us” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for the 2023-24 school year.

First place student earns a $300 scholarship; Top three winners and their families will be recognized and presented with a medal at an Optimist luncheon in spring. The winning essay will advance to the district level to compete for a $2500 scholarship.

Find out more about the contest and print an application on the Optimist International website or pick up an application in Student Services. Contact KRISTA GREENE with questions. Submit paperclipped (do not staple) printed application and essay to the Bay Port Student Services office by 3pm on Thursday, February, 15, 2024.

Optimist International is one of the world’s largest service club organizations with 80,000 adult and youth members in 2,500 clubs throughout the world. Carrying the motto “Friend of Youth,” Optimists conduct positive service projects that reach more than six million young people each year. The essay contest gives young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country, or a more historical perspective.

Submissions for consideration in the Bay Port Literary Magazine are due February 20th.

The Yearbook staff publishes The Vessel, a Literary Magazine that celebrates student and staff voice through fiction, poetry, music, photography, fashion, design, and art. Submit to Lit Mag Form.

Discover The Wonders of Pharmacy at the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy on March 2nd! This in-person event is specifically tailored for high school students eager to explore the world of pharmacy and understand medication use. Parents, guardians, high school counselors, and teachers are also welcome to attend!

Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024

Event Time: 11am - 4pm

(Complimentary lunch and snacks provided)

Location: Rennebohm Hall on the UW–Madison campus

(Free parking available)

Register Now

This event is free, but registration is required for each attendee. For groups or families, please register each attendee under a separate email address.

SENIOR TRIBUTE YEARBOOK AD:

Parents can purchase a tribute for a graduating senior by March 20th. Submit a message and 1-2 photos directly to Jostens at Jostens Ads for publishing in the yearbook.

2023-2024 Yearbooks are sold directly through Jostens and must be ordered by May 20th.

Purchase a copy by calling 1-866-282-1516 or visiting www.jostensyearbooks.com. Yearbooks are shipped directly to home addresses in mid-summer. See this sales letter for more.

Save the date for the Literary Arts Festival on May 24th.

The yearbook staff coordinates a school-wide celebration of texts, poetry, readers, writers, speakers, music, culture, and more. Watch for future announcements for how to participate in this event.

Please use this form to order any graduation keepsakes and announcements.

Orders would be assembled here in Green Bay, labeled, and shipped to or dropped off at school.

Please see the followg letter regarding a shift to asynchronous learning model for future school closures for the remainder of this school year.

Asynchronous Learning Model

The Giving Tree is excited to have been picked as one of the 50 nonprofits to participate in Give BIG Green Bay. Mark your calendars for February 21-22 from noon to noon for this exciting event! Learn more HERE.

This month we are collecting canned soup.

Click here to view the Broadcast Communication Article from the most recent Board of Education meeting.

For more information, contact the Bay Port High School Board of Education representative, Rachelle Paulsen.

Rachelle Paulsen

Board of Education Member

Howard-Suamico School District

E-mail: rachpaul@hssdschools.org

Phone: 920-655-8941

Miranda DeMars from NWTC will be at Bay Port High School on Tuesdays in Student Services! Miranda has over ten years of experience in higher education and understands how overwhelming college planning can be. The purpose of her 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
• Applying to NWTC
• 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 credits while in high school

Please stop in Student Services to schedule your individual appointment!

Callyn Diamond from UW-Green Bay will be at Bay Port High School on Fridays in Student Services! Callyn is an expert in UW-Green Bay academic and admissions information, and is happy to assist students with questions about other UW schools and other colleges.

Callyn is happy to meet in person in Student Services or even virtually! Feel free to sign up for an appointment on Calendly (https://calendly.com/diamondcallyn/bay-port-career-coaching-with-callyn) OR stop by student services to sign up!

Some topics Callyn is able to cover are:

• Academic and career exploration

• Applying to college

• Taking next steps after acceptance

• Financial Aid - FAFSA processes and affordability options

• Scholarship searching

• Dual Credit Options - earn college credits while in high school

• Picking a college - What do you want from your college experience?

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.

You may opt in to receive text messages by texting the word YES to 68453. You will receive a confirmation reply within a few minutes of sending your request.

Please use the GoFan app or website for student passes and game tickets for all home games. Once you pull up the pass or ticket from the app/website on your phone, please do not click on use pass or use ticket until you are at the gate with the ticket taker. If you use the ticket before you get to the gate, you will not be able to enter without purchasing another ticket.

You can also purchase tickets at the game using a debit or credit card at the main entrance to the stadium.

Additional information about GoFan is available here.

There will be road construction taking place throughout the school year on Lineville road.

Please stay up to date with the following link: https://www.hssdschools.org/community/lineville-road-updates.

Study Hall Reminder: All students are marked absent every morning for their study hall. Students need to sign in to their study hall at the beginning of the period which removes the absence. 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.

Work Permits are Online: Please visit the new online application tool! It is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. A parent can access the site using these instructions.

Main Office: 662-7000 Student Services: 662-7252

Athletic Office: 662-7267 Attendance: 662-7248

Fax: 662-7291 Nurse: 662-7245

Website: https://bayport.hssdschools.org/
Location: 2710 Lineville Road, Green Bay, WI, USA
Twitter: @BayPortHS