Bethel High Bison News

Buy your yearbook NOW at the pre-sale price of $55 with ASB, $65 without. Prices go up $10 more, starting February 1st.

You are guaranteed a copy of the yearbook if you pre-order your yearbook by January 31st. After the pre-order date, yearbook orders will be sold first come first serve. We have sold out of yearbooks in the past.

Purchase your yearbook NOW at the ASB office or online at the Bethel High School website, under Payments and Purchases.

Need extra help in Algebra or Geometry? Come to Math Lab during your lunch on Wednesdays in room 221!

Your BHS Counselors will be working on student registration for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year the month of February. Your Counselors availability will be limited. If you or your student have any questions or concerns please feel free to email your BHS Counselor. The link below will direct you to your counselors contact information. Thank you for your patience!

Free ACT exam at BHS: If you are a junior or senior and are interested in taking the ACT exam, please email Leisha Bonine at lbonine@bethelsd.org for more information. The exam will take place mid-march at BHS during the school day.

Cookies and Cocoa

BHS Library

2:30 to 4:00

January 30, 2025

Bring a can of food, and National Honor Society will do a free face painting. Support our local food bank while also supporting our Bison Girls Basketball Beam!

Friday, January 24, 2025 7:00pm

We would love to have support for our BHS Unified Basketball Team at our upcoming games:

January 18th Gig Harbor High School @ 11 AM and 12 PM

January 25th Fife High School @ 11 AM and 12 PM

February 1st Mt Tahoma High School @ 11 AM and 12 PM

Pack the GYM February 27nd Spanaway High School @ TBA

Calling all artists! We are accepting submissions for the 2025 District Art Show. Bring your drawings, paintings, sculptures, photography and digital art to Mrs. Jolly in room 217. You do not need to be enrolled in an art class to participate, all submissions will be considered for entry, NO AI art will be accepted. Please have all artwork brought to Jolly by February 19th.

The end of the grading period will be here on Jan. 24th. Take steps now for any courses students are struggling with. We are offering a FREE peer tutoring program for any BHS student. Fill out the "Peer tutor interest survey form" or scan the QR code. We will match a tutor for the subject(s) listed and for the preferred tutoring times.

Seniors, don’t wait—time is running out to apply for scholarships, so get started now!

Here’s a list of local opportunities with quickly approaching deadlines! Don’t forget to submit your FAFSA or WASFA—it’s the key to accessing financial aid for college! If you need help join us on Jan. 22nd: for our BSD Financial Aid Night from 5-7:30pm @ the Pierce County Skill Center! RSVP here! We will have Pizza and door prizes!

Don't forget that everyone who completes their application will receive a full-sized candy bar and be entered into a drawing for a yearbook, gift cards, GIANT CANDY BARS, Prom tickets, and dinner for two! Don’t delay, submit your FAFSA or WASFA today!

Scholarships & Deadlines:

• Jan. 31: Washington State Fair Foundation is offering 17 Scholarships Apply now!
• Feb. 5th: Boeing is accepting applications for the High School and Community/Technical College Manufacturing Student Development Programs! APPLY NOW!
• Feb. 9th: Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) Scholarships, for seniors who have been actively involved in the innovative use of technology during their high school careers and are planning to pursue studies in a technology-related field. Apply now!
• Feb. 12th: Phyllis Lawson Scholarship If you are a current or former Career & Technical Education (CTE) student and looking for scholarships check out the WACTA Scholarship!
• BHS Scholarship website for more resources: Click Here!
• Military Dependants Scholarships: Complete the questionnaire to discover scholarships you may qualify for!
• TBA: BEST Scholarships are exclusively for BHS seniors! Get started on your application now. Awards range from $500 to $6,000! Login if you have an account or click on Don't have an account yet? Create one here to get started.
• Feb. 26th: WSOS $22,500 Scholarship-Planning to major in STEM or health care majors. Don't wait-Apply now!
• Feb 28th: Rainier Olympic Nurses Assoc. Scholarship: seniors who plan to pursue a career path in nursing. Apply!

• Jan. 23rd: Financial Aid Workshop (pizza and drinks will be provided) in the Career Center from 2:20 - 5PM
• Feb. 13th: TRiO - College Application Workshop: Get the support you need to apply for college (snacks provided)!

• Self Enroll in BHS Career Center Canvas to access everything you need for post-secondary education planning!
• Step-by-Step Guidance – Learn the FAFSA process in detail. Here is a helpful video.
• Due April 1st: Earn your BSD Community Service Award & make a difference and stand out on your college and scholarship applications!

Game Nights return in 2025! Bethel Gaming's next game night is Friday, January 24, 2025, from 5-7 pm in the Library! This also marks the return of TRIVIA NIGHT!! Bring the family, bring your friends, and flex your trivia muscles!! The cost is $4 w/ASB and $5 without (or for friends and family)! Come #jointheherd for some good fun and make memories while supporting your school! We'll see you there!

Name on Diploma: Class of 2025, please fill out this short survey to verify the accuracy of your name that will appear on your high school diploma. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xix8QyzPDu4e6yxRvZjZIpOuYhvoHjTInWio7Fv9Vfs/edit When making your decision please remember that diplomas are often used for job and college applications. If a form is not submitted, the school will default to the name used during enrollment. Please make sure to double-check the spelling of your name to avoid a $50 surcharge by Jostens for name corrections. The deadline to submit your information is Friday, January 31st. Thank you!

Senior Ball: May 17th at the Tacoma Glass Museum

Graduation Rehearsal: June 6th at 9:00 a.m.

2025 Graduation Date at the Tacoma Dome: June 9th

• Ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m.
• Parking in the Tacoma Dome parking lots is free
• Each graduating senior will receive 5 free tickets, and if they complete their financial aid application and submit their senior portfolio, they'll receive 5 additional free tickets
• Additional tickets can be purchased for $5 each at the ASB office. Ticket sales will begin at the end of May. Tickets will not be available at the Tacoma Dome.
• Reminder: the Tacoma Dome has a clear bag policy. Purses and other bags are not allowed. This is the same policy enforced by most event centers for concerts and sporting events.