The Blazing Times
April 21, 2024
In This Newsletter
- Important Dates
- Announcements
- Classroom News
- Resource Center
- Activities and Athletics
- Counselors Corner
- Community
Important Dates
April 26 - 11th Grade - ACT
April 26 - 9th, 10th, 12th Grade - Remote Learning
April 29 - Parent Advisory Council Meeting (Virtual) - 6:00-7:00pm
April 29 - May 4 - Culture week at BHS (more information within our upcoming newsletter)
April 30, May 2 - Science MCA - During Science classes
April 30 - Explore BHS Night 6:00-7:30 (Current 8th grade families and new to district)
Important Links
Blazing Times Previous Newsletters
Please click on the link below to access previous family newsletters:
Blaze Announcements
Culture Week
One of the evening events is called Light of the Night Event and will take place on Friday, May 3 from 5:00-8:00pm. Students and community members are invited to participate in a maker's market during this event. Interested parties should fill out this form.
Spring Senior Meeting Presentation
Within this presentation, students and families can access important information that includes:
Spring Senior Virtual Meeting - Class of 2024
Spring Senior Virtual Meeting - Class of 2024 - Voiceover by Principal Sandoval
BHS Senior Class of 2024 - Send off party!
Date: Friday, June 7, 2024 (after the Graduation Ceremony!)
Time: 8pm-1am- Transportation provided to and from the venue courtesy of Schmitty's and Sons!
Address: 2405 East Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55425
Congratulations to the BHS Class of 2024! You have worked hard these years and now you are about to celebrate you big achievement! Let us be apart of your big day with an evening of fun at Whirlyball in Bloomington, MN! Please click on the following link for additional information and to sign up: 2024 Senior Class Party
Yard Sign Pre-Order
Prom 2024 Information
When: May 4th, 2024
Where: The Arboretum in Chaska, MN
Who: BHS, BAHS, One91 VA Juniors and Seniors
Time: 7-11 pm - Doors Close at 10 pm
Cost: $35 - Tickets on sale beginning: April 15th
Deadline: April 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Link will be posted on Schoology and QR codes will be posted. Busing is provided - Prom Bus Sign Up New this year - option to only ride bus back to BHS
All guests must have a ticket and be in ninth grade- age 20. There is a limit of one guest per BHS student. No one younger than 9th grade or older than 20 will be admitted. Prom 2024 Guest FormBlaze Classroom News
Yearbook Purchase
Burnsville High School Yearbooks are for Sale!
Students and families can purchase 2023-2024 yearbooks at the following site: Buytheyearbook.com using code: 717615 Yearbooks are $80.00 plus taxes and fees.
Blaze Resource Center
After School Tutoring
Tutoring is still available to students in the Media Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2:45 to 3:30. Students may take the Activity Bus home.
Blaze Activities - Athletics
2024 Spring Season
BHS Athletics and Activities Department:
For more information on the BHS Athletics and Activities Department, please visit the website.
A list of sports per season and yearly activities/clubs are listed if you are interested to participate.
BHS Blaze Weekly Athletic Game Schedule
Showcase tickets are on sale
A Burnsville tradition is back! Burnsville High School’s longtime, fully staged musical revue, Showcase, is returning with combined performances of four incredible BHS arts programs: choir, theatre, jazz band and dance. Showcase will feature an electrifying lineup of song and dance, from Hamilton and Prince to Tina Turner and Barbie (plus Ken!). Other numbers will be drawn from the musicals Encanto, In the Heights, Means Girls the Musical, Spring Awakening, Hairspray, Wicked, and artists including Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Noah Kahan, and Diana Ross. The production of vocal solos, ensembles, full chorus numbers, dance and jazz is built around this year’s Showcase theme, “Know Your Worth.” The theme highlights the principles of history, heritage, pride, purpose, and community. The concept was developed by Drew Edwards of Minneapolis, who has generously partnered with the school for the production.
All Showcase performances are at the Mraz Center for the Performing Arts at Burnsville High School. A free preview for senior citizens is set for Wednesday, May 8, at 4 p.m. Ticketed performances are May 9-11 and May 17-18 at 7 p.m. and a matinee performance on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $10 for students and can be purchased online at https://mrazcenter.ludus.com/index.php or at the door.
Blaze Counselors Corner
Change to Chill
Are you getting enough sleep? It's recommended that teenagers get 9-12 hours of sleep each night. Getting adequate sleep reduces stress, restores our immune system, boosts our mood, and improves memory. Sleeping well is even associated with better grades and increased energy throughout the day. If you are a student, sleep is an especially important part of your education! Check out the Tips for Better Sleep | Change to Chill
Growing Through Grief
Again this year, Burnsville High School is partnering with the Park Nicollet Foundation to provide grief support services to students through the Growing Through Grief program. If your student has experienced the death of a close family member or friend and you would like them to participate in this program, please reach out to Lori Maidment, school counselor, at lmaidment@isd191.org or (952)707-2146 to get your student involved in this important program.
Counselor Contact Information
9th Grade, last names A-L, Mr. Harrison (952)707-2147
9th Grade, last names M-Z, Ms. Marshall (952)707-2145
10th Grade, last names A-L, Ms. McGee (952)707-2144
10th Grade, last names M-Z, Ms. Maidment (952)707-2146
11th Grade, Ms. Markham (952)707-2334
12th Grade, Mr. Soderholm (952)707-2148
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Resource
Blaze Community
Burnsville Spirit Store
Spring sports and activities are in full swing and warmer weather is on the way! If you need some Burnsville Blaze apparel for practices, or some new spirit wear for those adoring fans, the Burnsville Spirit Store has you covered! Stop in to grab some new shorts, t-shirts, water bottles, sweatshirts, sweatpants, socks, and hats. We also have A LOT of clearance items right now, including $25 hoodies!
The Spirit Store is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-3:30 or order online anytime:
Follow us on Facebook for the latest news, arrivals and updates:
https://www.facebook.com/Burnsville-Spirit-Store-2090425817656016/
Burnsville Strong Sale
Burnsville Strong Sale
Burnsvillestrong has opened up a sale that will be open all year round. This is to help you get your gear when you need it. Please check out the store and make sure you have it shipped to the address you want.
BHS Community Opportunities
The Free Book Buggie. Each Saturday will be the Free Book Buggie book sort event from 10a-12p. This event asks volunteers to count book donations, sort donated books by reading level and category, and load books into buggy for upcoming events. *Free T-Shirt available in Ms. Jackson Floback’s office.
Open Door Food Shelf of Eagan The Open Door has been serving Dakota county for the past 14 years and currently provides food support to more than 15,000 Dakota County residents each month! This opportunity would be a great avenue for someone looking to explore careers in human services and in general the nonprofit world, or someone looking to develop their leadership skills in their community.
-The Open Door is launching a new high school volunteer program where students can receive valuable experience in nonprofit leadership by being a lead volunteer during our evening hours. Students will provide training and support to other volunteers, work in a variety of volunteer positions, and ensure clients are having a positive shopping experience. A student will cover either a Tuesday or Thursday evening from 4:30-7:00 pm for the duration of the school year. Students can fulfill their volunteer hours and learn how to effectively manage a food shelf. Interested students can email our Eagan Pantry Manager, Sean Danaher, at sean@theopendoorpantry.org
-After school volunteer opportunities are available from 2:30-4:00 pm and Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 4:00-7:00 pm. We have a variety of volunteer positions available including working in the warehouse, assisting families with shopping, and weighing groceries before clients leave. Our volunteer shifts are very flexible and can be done whenever it’s convenient. To apply to be a volunteer, click here:https://www.volgistics.com/appform/713036045