Barracuda Beat
August 30, 2024
Information from the Front Office
Early Dismissals
If your student needs to leave early, please complete the online Early Dismissal Form before 10:00 a.m. We will contact a parent/guardian before a student is allowed to drive off campus. Please be available at the number you provided. All early dismissals must sign out at the front office before leaving campus.
Absences
If your student was absent for any reason you must submit an absence note within 48 hours of returning to school. You can send in a note to turn into the attendance office or you can complete the 2024-2025 BHS Absentee Form online.
HAC/Schoology & Clever
All students should now have their login information for HAC/Schoology/Clever etc. If they do not please have them stop by the front office to see Ms. Lechtrecker or Ms. Houser for assistance.
Parents you can create your HAC login here and your Schoology login here.
Private VPN's are prohibited and will block students from accessing school resources. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and Internet Safety Policy Guidelines for Students and Visitors.
Digital ID
Beachside High School uses digital IDs for identification. IDs are required to purchase breakfast and/or lunch, check out books from the media center, entry into events etc. Scan the QR code and follow the directions to set up your digital ID. If you do not have a phone and need a physical ID or you are having trouble getting your digital ID please visit the media center for assistance.
Save the Date
September 2nd - No School - Labor Day
September 11th - Club Fair during both lunches
September 26th - Parent Night with Guidance Counselors @ 6:00 pm
September 27th - Picture Day
October 8th - Senior Retakes and Panoramic Class Picture
October 14th - Teacher Planning Day
October 15th-18th Homecoming Week
October 19th - Homecoming Dance
October 23rd - PSAT
Athletics
Upcoming Sporting Events
Cross Country
Saturday, 8/31 @ Middleburg High School
Saturday, 9/7 @ Pedro Menendez High School
Saturday, 9/14 @ UNF
Girls Volleyball
Tuesday, 9/3 vs Providence @ Beachside
Thursday, 9/5 vs New Symrna Beach @ New Symrna Beach
Tuesday, 9/10 vs. Bolles @ Bolles
Thursday, 9/12 vs. Ridgeview @ Beachside
Saturday, 9/14 @ Sunsetter Varsity
JV Football
Thursday, 9/5 vs. Menendez @ Pedro Menendez
Thursday, 9/12 vs. Ponte Vedra @ Beachside
Varsity Football
Friday, 9/6 vs. Menendez @ Beachside
Friday, 9/13 vs. Ponte Vedra @ Ponte Vedra
Boys Golf
Wednesday, 9/4 vs. Creekside @ St. Johns Golf and Country Club
Wednesday, 9/11 St. Johns County Championship @ Slammer Golf Course
Saturday, 9/14 Jax Beach Invitational
Girls Golf
Thursday, 9/5 vs. Fleming Island @ Fleming Island Golf Course
Monday, 9/9 vs. Providence and Tocoi @ St. Johns Golf and Country Club
Monday, 9/9 vs. Fleming Island @ Fleming Island Golf Course
Wednesday, 9/11 vs. St. Johns Country Day School @ Eagle Harbor Golf Course
Thursday, 9/12 vs. Episcopal @ Jacksonville Beach Golf Course
Swim and Dive
Tuesday, September 3rd vs Tocoi Creek @ Silverleaf Amenity Center
Wednesday, September 11th vs St. Augustine & Nease @ Solomon Calhoun Pool
Boys and Girls Soccer Interest Meetings
Interested in boys or girls soccer at Beachside this year? Fill out the interest form by scanning the QR on the flyer or visit our Beachside High School Athletics page.
From the Guidance Office
School counselors were in 9th grade classrooms on August 22 speaking with students about graduation requirements and other important things they need to know about high school. Parents and students can view the presentation here: https://www-bhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/presentations-and-resources/
School counselors have been meeting with seniors individually this week to go over their graduation requirements and to answer any questions they may have. You can view dates for senior credit checks here: https://www-bhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/presentations-and-resources/
Save the date for the National Association College Admission Counselors College Fair in Jacksonville on October 5 - https://www.nacacattend.org/24Jacksonville
September 4 at 6 pm - SJCSD College & Career Fair - https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/college/
Testing
PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT) will be given at Beachside High School on Wednesday, October 23. All current 10th-grade students at BHS are registered and will take this assessment free of charge. Any students in grades 9 & 11 who wish to take the assessment for dual enrollment or scholarship purposes are welcome to sign up through the following link for a fee of $22. https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2024-October-PSAT-/SmZMUr. The deadline to pay is September 13, 2024. Once your payment is complete, your student will be confirmed and registered for the PSAT by our testing coordinator, Brook Littleford. Please reach out to her with any questions at Brook.Littleford@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
For more information on the PSAT/NMSQT, please go to https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
Upcoming Test Dates
- F.A.S.T PM1 (9th & 10th-grade) – September 10-13
- Make-Up Exams (select students) – September 16 -19
- PSAT/NMSQT (10th- grade) – October 23
Clubs and Student Activities
PTSO News
PTSO Meeting
BHS Marquee
🎉 Celebrate & Share the Joy on the Beachside Digital Message Board! 🎉
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Here is the link: https://beachsidehighptso.square.site/product/marquee-board/57?cs=true&cst=custom