News and events

October 16, 2022

Monday, October 17th - Late Start 8:30 with advisory

No School October 20th & 21st MEA

Upcoming College/Military Visits to Blaine HS
We host 2-year & 4-year colleges or military representatives each week at Blaine. See a list of upcoming visits during our school lunch periods here.

Free financial aid events available to Minnesota students and families this fall

MN Department of Education Event

The series, running September 27 through October 25, will cover general college application and financial aid information, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college.

• All sessions will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. Information for families about registering for the series is available here.
• Students who attend will be entered to win a $500 scholarship!
• Financial aid professionals will also be online to answer live Q and A from participants during the sessions.

Apply for Financial Aid – Oct 18 @ 7:00 p.m.

Search for Scholarships – October 25 @ 7:00 p.m.

Click here to see past recordings and register for the upcoming sessions.

Apply in October!

As Minnesota high school students think about applying to college, application fees should not be a barrier. There are many opportunities for students to apply to Minnesota institutions for free throughout the year. Access the list here.

Seniors are invited to get help with applications during the next two Monday Morning Mini-sessions. Please see here to sign up.

The Act Six Scholarship (12th grade). -due Nov 15
Act Six provides full scholarships and leadership training for emerging urban and community leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home.

UW-Stout TEACH DAY
UW-Stout is hosting a TEACH DAY November 14 to help high school students explore a career in teaching. Please see flyer for more information.

Manufacturing Month
October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota. See this page for great resources about getting involved in this high demand industry!

MN Private Colleges Transfer Admissions Guarantee
As of this month, twelve MN Private Colleges are offering the Transfer Admission Guarantee. Community college students earning their associate of arts degrees in MN, and meeting other eligibility requirements, can now know early on that they’ll be admitted. The participating institutions are: Augsburg University, Bethany Lutheran College, Bethel University, College of Saint Benedict, The College of St. Scholastica, Concordia College Moorhead, Concordia University St. Paul, Hamline University, Saint John’s University, Saint Mary’s University of MN, St. Catherine University, and University of St. Thomas.

Looking for a job?
Check this list of Job opportunities often as we will update frequently.

Looking for a scholarship?
Access this list of Scholarship Opportunities.

WINTER ACTIVITY REGISTRATION – WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th

Registration for winter activities will open on Monday, October 17th in Schoolpay. Click HERE for instructions.

Please see the activity specific websites to find practice/tryout information as well as the start date of the activity for which you are registering for.

In order to enter Blaine High School, all adults will be required to show proof of a state issued ID (such as a driver's license). After showing proof of ID, the security attendant will issue a name badge to be worn for the entirety of your visit. Please remember to bring your identification each and every time you come to Blaine High School as you will need it to enter the building.

While these brief but important steps may take a few extra minutes, we all agree that the safety of your student is our number one priority. We thank you, in advance, for your cooperation and look forward to seeing you soon.

View the Student of the month presentation.

Facts about the BHS Library!

Opened in 1972 and remodeled in 2015, Blaine High School's Library Media Center provides students and faculty with the resources to promote quality reading, learning, researching, and teaching. With 10 computer stations for printing and a collection of almost 13,000 titles, the Library Media Center is a great environment for those pursuing excellence in education.

Just Arrived: New book highlights!

How about some non-fiction?

The hard hat : 21 ways to be a great teammate : a true story : the heart of a leader and the spirit of a team.

Presents the true story of Cornell lacrosse player George Boiardi, whose life and legacy inspired twenty-one lessons on being a good teammate. Offers insights from Boiardi's teammates and coaches, and twenty-one practical exercises for building a great team.

David Banks Studio will be back at the BHS fieldhouse balcony on November 2nd during lunch to take senior portraits. These pictures are for the yearbook and will be free of charge. Fill out THIS FORM before November 2nd, or you will NOT be able to get your picture taken.

If you would like to submit a senior portrait from another photographer, fill out THIS FORM by November 15th. Stay updated on senior yearbook information by joining our mailing list.

The Blaine Band Boosters will be hosting a live Hypnosis Comedy Show starring Douglas B. Sands. The show is family friendly and will entertain both students and adults of all ages and raise funds for the BHS Bands.

Don’t miss this event on Friday, November 4th starting at 7:00pm in the BHS auditorium. In case you have never seen people under hypnosis, here is a short video clip of what you may see on stage: https://youtu.be/P6SBtor3iGw

If you doubt hypnosis is real, this is your chance to see the mystery

“up close and personal.” Experience the hypnotic thrill and comedy,

as the deeper he goes, the funnier it gets!

Buy your ticket early and receive an exclusive early-bird discount.

Online tickets may be purchased by going to:

blainebands.org or by scanning the QR code from the poster.

AP classes are now in full swing. Students have joined their AP classrooms and signed up to take their AP exams in May. The last and final step of preparation for the exams is payment. Parents should pay for their students' exams online in the ParentVue app. The payment will be completed through your online shopping cart in SchoolPay. For help logging into ParentVue, please call 763-506-HELP(4357). Linked are the directions for SchoolPay.

Payment Window is open and will be open through the end of the school day on 10/28

Please email with any questions

sarah.bonin@ahschools.us

maryann.adams@ahschools.us

A new social media trend is motivating activity called the “one chip challenge” is circulating across the nation and in our community and schools. This activity causes a significant disruption and can result in illness for students who participate. It is not allowed at school.

The “one chip challenge” encourages students to eat one Paqui chip, which is an extremely spicy chip seasoned with carolina reaper and scorpion pepper. These chips are 400 times hotter than a jalapeno pepper. The challenge is causing disruption at schools across the country, with students reporting to school health offices feeling unwell due to the severe heat index of the chip and needing to be sent home due to illness after consuming the chip. Reactions may include vomiting, abdominal pain, severe burning sensation on mouth and lips and even difficulty breathing.

Our school is taking proactive steps to ensure students are not caught up in this and can avoid school discipline or causing illness of fellow students. It is the goal of Anoka-Hennepin Schools to keep students in school engaged in positive academic and social activities. Students who bring and distribute these chips to others during the school day are causing distractions that may face disciplinary consequences. Please visit with your student about this and discuss ways to appropriately respond to this type of social media information.