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BRHS Parent Newsletter
May 20-24 Last one of the year!
Happening @ The Ridge This Week
Monday
- EOC Make Up Testing
- Underclassmen 2nd & 4th Period Exams
- Kona Ice (All Lunches)
Tuesday
- Half Day for Students - 1:15pm Dismissal
- EOC Make Up Testing
- Underclassmen Make Up Exam Day
- BRHS Graduation - Bon Secours Wellness Arena - 6:30pm
Wednesday
- Half Day for Students - 1:15pm Dismissal
- EOC Make Up Testing
- Underclassmen Make Up Exam Day
- AP Late testing 8:00-11:30
Thursday
- AP Late Testing 12:00-3:30
Friday
Saturday
- JROTC Field Trip to Mountain View Memorial Park - 7:30am-10:00am
Important Information for Seniors
Graduation
Graduates please be in Bon Secours by 5:30PM on May 21, 2024.
Graduation Ceremony: May 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Graduation Flowers & Souvenirs
Attention Family and friends of our 2024 Graduates!!!
You can pre- order flowers, T-shirts and other graduation souvenirs for your graduate using the following link:
https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/blueridge/ Purchase may be picked up outside of Bon Secours Arena before graduation.
Unable to attend Graduation? Live Stream Available!
If you are unable to make it to our graduation, GCS has provided a Live Streaming option. Please see link below for more information.
https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titleid=gradschedule
End of Year Chromebook and Charger Returns
End of Year Chromebook and Charger Returns:
DO NOT TURN IN YOUR CHROMEBOOK/CHARGER UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN YOUR LAST EXAM/COMPLETED ANY MAKEUP WORK OR PROJECTS FOR THE YEAR!
All debts MUST be paid and cleared
Debts and chromebook returns will take place in the library.
Virtual and Homebound will return their chromebooks and chargers and textbooks on Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd anytime between 8:45-12:00.
Those students who are planning to attend summer school, please be sure to register in guidance, and DO NOT TURN IN CHROMEBOOK AND CHARGER UNTIL AFTER YOU COMPLETE YOUR COURSE!
2024/2025 Senior Photos w/ B & R Photography
Rising Seniors - Senior Photos with B & R Photography
Parents of Rising Seniors: This week senior photo appointment cards were distributed at lunch and through classes. Please read the instructions from B&R Photography carefully and contact them immediately if you need to reschedule. In order to meet the deadlines for the 2025 yearbook, October 4, 2024 is the deadline to have photos taken. B&R Photography's phone number is 864-814-0096.
Underclassmen Exams
May 20- 2nd and 4th block exams (Note schedule change below to accommodate Chromebook returns)
There will be NO Early Dismissals during exam blocks!
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Medication Pick Up
Parents, please pick up medications that your student has in the health room by Wednesday, May 22 at 3:00pm. That will be the last day medications can be picked up. If there not picked up, they will be disposed of. Please contact Nurse Morgan with any questions.
Nurse Myranda Morgan
Email: kemorgan@greenville.k12.sc.us
Phone: 864-355-1807
Summer School Information
Any student that has failed, is in danger of failing, or fails due to attendance for a course required for promotion will be required to partipate in our FREE summer school program. The program will have certified teachers, breakfast, lunch, and bus transportation for those in need. Students are required to attend the in-person sessions so that they can receive the necessary assistance needed to pass and receive credit for the course. If a student signs up after May 1st transportation cannot be guaranteed.
If your child meets the above criteria, please register him or her for Summer School. Students can get a Registration Form from the Counseling Office or complete the online Registration form.
Creativity Contest
Atlantic Institute presents an exciting program for middle and high-school students nationwide to submit original artwork, short video and/or essay on a thought-provoking theme. The goal of the Creativity Contest is to enhance several core skills in students using an interdisciplinary approach. Visit their website at www.atlanticinstitutesc.org, See the link below to sign up.
Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIJOReFbag5xL89XDKvLr_YAFj779DXHJbHD1Geyo3-TPwXw/viewform
24-25 Bus Transportation Form
The 2024-2025 Bus Transportation Request Form is now live on Parent/Student Backpack. For all students requesting bus transportation for the 24-25 school year, a Bus Transportation Request form must be filled out and submitted to Taylors Bus Center on Parent/Student Backpack. This form must be completed and turned in by July 8th in order for your child to receive transportation at the beginning of school year. Any forms received after July 8th will be routed after Labor Day. Please click the link below to access Parent Backpack:
BRHS Club Information
Adventure Club
By popular demand, the Adventure Club will now hold regularly scheduled meetings during lunches on Wednesday. Club meetings will be held in B120, Ms. Morrill's classroom and will plan upcoming events and talk about adventure activities.
Book Club
Book Club will meet every other Tuesday. There will be a morning session at 8:15 with Ms. Treffinger and an afternoon session immediately following school with Ms. Niemela, so attend whichever is more convenient for you! We look forward to seeing you there to talk about books with us!
Contact: Ms. Treffinger - ltreffinger@greenville.k12.sc.us
Ms. Niemela - vniemela@greenville.k12.sc.us
BRHS Poets' Society
The BRHS Poets' Society will meet every Thursday at 4:00pm in Mr. Frisk's room, B103.
Contact: Mr. Frisk - afrisk@greenville.k12.sc.us
Drama Club - Second Semester
During second semester, the Drama Club will meet every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 4:00pm in the auditorium.
Contact: Ms. Mlay - kmmlay@greenville.k12.sc.us
FBLA
FBLA will meet every Monday at 3:50pm in Ms. Elder's room, H114.
Contact: Ms. Elder - adelder@greenville.k12.sc.us
Robotics Club
Practices: Tuesday mornings starting at 7:30am and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school in the Robotics Room (A124)
Ask Dr. Schronce if you have any questions about joining.
Contact: Dr. Schronce - aschronce@greenville.k12.sc.us
Photography Club
The Photography Club will meet the following dates at either 8:00am or 4:00pm in Ms. Welsh's room, E119.
Contact: Ms. Welsh - awelsh@greenville.k12.sc.us
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club will meet every Friday at 8:00am at Mr. Flores' classroom, D106.
Contact: Ms. Lister - dlister@greenville.k12.sc.us
Upcoming Events @ The Ridge
May 23-August 7 - Summer Break
August 5 - - Return to the Ridge - 4:00pm-7:00pm
August 8 - 1st Day of School 2024-2025
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