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Week of February 19
March 5: Band Pre Concert
March 6: ASVAB Testing
March 6: Progress Reports Sent Home
March 6 & 7: Early Release ES/MS - Late Buses
March 8: Mr. and Miss Berkmar Pageant
Mark Your Calendars
March 14: Parent Teacher Conferences
March 15: Digital Learning Day #4
March 16: Parent Principal's Meeting
March 18: After School Credit Recovery
March 21: Multicultural Night
March 21: Title I Planning Meeting
March 22: Little Shop Musical
March 26: SAT School Day (11th graders only)
March 27: Progress Reports Sent Home
March 27: HBCU College Fair
March 28: End of Year Fine Arts Showcase
Mr. and Miss Berkmar Pageant
Friday, March 8
The 2024 Mr. and Miss Berkmar Pageant will be on Friday, March 8, 2024, in the Alison Crossman Performing Arts Center. Students interested in being a contestant need to stop by Dr. Huff's classroom (1.172) to pick up pageant entry forms.
There is an informational session on Wednesday, February 28 from 2:30 until 3 for all contestants and anyone wishing to become a contestant. There will be two rehearsals prior to the pageant. They will be March 6 & 7 from 2:30 until 4:00 PM.
ASVAB Test
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered on Wednesday, March 6th in the media center. This test is for students in grades 10-12 interested in the Military or for career exploration purposes. Study materials can be found on Military.com and in the Berkmar media center. Sign up for testing here. Please be on time for testing. Contact Dr. Hunter with any questions.
Prom: A Night in Venice - 11th and 12th Graders
It's time to buy your 2024 Prom tickets! The price is $100. You can buy your ticket(s) on GoFan. If you have questions about guest tickets, please see Ms. Pickford in room 8.117 or send an email to brittany.pickford@gcpsk12.org
- Location: 550 Trackside in Lawrenceville GA
- Theme: A Night in Venice
- GoFan Link: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4841?activity=Prom
Cap and Gown Pictures Are Here!
Cap & Gown portraits are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new and exclusive products like tassel frames, yard signs, mugs, and more. Deadline to order your items to receive them by graduation is Thursday, April 4th. cady.com/capgown24
Important Dates
- Pay Senior Dues (Dues must be paid to participate in graduation)
- Purchase Yearbook (The deadline to guarantee a book is Saturday, March 30, 2024)
- Week of April 22: Senior Week (Senior dues must be paid in order to participate)
- April 27, 2024: Prom - Buy Prom tickets via GoFan
- May 3, 2024: Senior trip to Six Flags - 7pm-2am (about $115)
- May 23, 2024: Graduation at Gas South Arena at 7:30 PM
12th Grade Cap & Gown Packages
Go to scholasticimages.com and buy your Cap & Gown Package now! There are three packages to choose from and your personalized yard sign in included! Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card with $4.95 processing fee). You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353.
Yearbook
Yearbooks may be purchased at yearbookordercenter.com. School code: 14851. Order now for the lowest price of the year: $70. The deadline to guarantee a book is Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Graduation Announcements
CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2024! Before you know it, you will be walking across the stage at graduation! Make sure everyone knows how hard you have worked to achieve one of the best moments of your life and announce your graduation with class.
Not only will your announcements have your official Berkmar crest, but they will also be personalized with your name in the text just like collegiate announcements. We created packages to make ordering even easier, but you can always add more to them, so no one is left out! Orders will ship directly to your house and you will receive tracking information once the order ships out.
Click Below to order your Official Berkmar Graduation Announcements, so don’t wait!
SAT/ACT Dates
Test Date ~ Registration Deadline/Late Registration
SAT
- May 4, 2024 (Digital) ~ April 19, 2024/ April 23, 2024
- June 1, 2024 (Digital) ~ May 16, 2024/ May 21, 2024
ACT
- April 13, 2024 ~ March 8, 2024/March 22, 2024
- June 8, 2024 ~ May 3, 2024/May 17, 2024
- July 13, 2024 ~ June 7, 2024/June 21, 2024
Click here for information about registration and Fee Waivers
Title I Planning Meeting
Thursday, March 21, 2024 ~ 6:00 PM
The Planning Meeting is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community stakeholders to provide input on the Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI) goals for the upcoming year. It is also an opportunity to provide input on the Needs Assessment, The Plan...The Promise..., and Budget.
Parent Principal's Corner
The Principal’s Corner is an opportunity for you to meet and greet with our principal, Durrant Williams, to learn about new and exciting programs and initiatives at Berkmar High School or share your thoughts, comments, concerns, or suggestions.
Time: English 10:30 am / Spanish 11:30 am
Virtual Location: Zoom Link is pinned to the top in ParentSquare
2023-2024 Dates
- March 16
- April 20
- May 18
Warming Stations
Warming Station season is here. Gwinnett County is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents, especially during the colder months. With the approaching winter season, we are pleased to inform you about our five Warming Stations, which will be operational through March 2024. When overnight temperatures reach 35 degrees or below, the stations will operate from 6:00pm to 7:00am.
For real-time updates and information on Warming Station locations, hours, and weather-related alerts, please visit our website at GwinnettOneStop.com or call 770.822.8850. Warming stations are located in Buford, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Norcross, and Snellville.