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The Safe School Hotline number is 623-376-3262

Safe School Reporting Form

DVUSD has an anonymous Safe Schools Hotline for students, parents, educators, and community members to report threats, rumors, or information of criminal activity on campuses or against Deer Valley students. This hotline is available 24 hours each day. Messages are investigated, and when appropriate, information from the Safe Schools Hotline is shared with local law enforcement.

You can now report FULL DAY absences online for your student by using the link on the BGHS Website!

Senior Panoramic: The Senior Panoramic photo is being taken this Thursday, February 6th. All Seniors will be called to the gym at the beginning of 1st hour. Leave your backpack in the classroom. Wear regular school clothing – NO hats or sunglasses.

Pre-Order Barry Goldwater Senior Pano 2025

Cap and Gown portraits: These are optional and are available during your lunch period in the Auditorium Lobby on Thursday, February 6th. Caps and Gowns are provided. Ladies should wear a v-neck or scoop neck shirt; men should bring or wear shirt and tie.

Barry Goldwater HS Cap and Gown Class of 2025

Order Now... to get your Cap & Gown in time for Graduation!

Achieve perfect school attendance during the month of February (no tardy and no absences) and you’ll receive a complimentary ticket to a Diamondbacks home game**! Whether in the classroom or on the baseball field, showing up every day with a positive attitude leads to success. The Diamondbacks encourage all students to start 2025 with superb classroom attendance and hopefully join us at Chase Field in the upcoming season. Go D-backs!

**You must purchase one discounted ticket in order to get your free student ticket.

Are you looking for volunteer hours? BGHS is teaming up with Runner's Den to volunteer at the 46th Annual Pancake Run. Volunteers get a free t-shirt and pancake breakfast! The event is on Sunday, February 9th from 5:45am-10:30am. To join the volunteer team, please see Ms. Robb in room 510!

Attention BGHS Artists! The Art and Literary Magazine is now accepting submissions! If you're interested in seeing your stories, artwork, poetry, or photography published, scan the QR code found on the flyer located in each English classroom. The deadline to submit is February 20th! If you have additional questions, contact Ms. Juarez in room #107.

Check out the Club List on the BGHS Website! Click here please!

eSports & Videogame Club: Attention all gamers! Join eSports and Videogame Club on Wednesdays after school in the library. Talk to Ms. MacK for more info!

Table Top Role Play Club and Chess Club: Hey Bulldogs! If you are interested in Tabletop Role playing games or Chess, roll the dice and come to the media center after school on Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 to check out the TTRPG club and Chess club. You can also stop by room 312 for more information. That's the media center on Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30, or stop by Mr. Neiss's room 312 after school. Check and mate!

True Colors Club: Are you interested in joining True Colors Club? All LGBT+ students and allies are welcome! Please stop by Room #539 before or after school to sign up!

Looking for a way to get involved and make new friends? Check out some of the clubs on our campus!

Spring Sports Tryouts: begin Monday, February 10th. If you are interested in Baseball, Softball, Boys Volleyball, Tennis, Beach Volleyball or Track please make sure to have completed your physical and Register My Athlete before tryouts on February 10th. Please visit the athletics office if you have any questions!

Softball: Calling all Bulldogs interested in playing Softball this Spring. We will be having preseason practices starting this week until tryouts. Practices will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:45 to 5:00 on the softball field. Come out and get prepared for tryouts on February 10th!

Men's Volleyball: Men's Volleyball is looking for new talents to join the team! Still in soccer, wrestling, or basketball - no worries, we will save you the opportunity to try out! If you have questions reach out to Coach Higbee in room 627.

FRESHMAN- There will be a field trip to West MEC on February 25th. Please get your permission slips in the Counseling office today and return them as soon as possible. For any questions, please see Mrs. Bone.

Sophomores and Juniors...Though the first deadline for West MEC applications has passed, you can still turn in your application! Please stop by Mrs. Bone's office in Counseling, or see your assigned counselor for more information about applying.

Please remember there is still time to turn in your applications for Early College programs at PVCC; The Due date has been extended to March 7th!

Applications still accepted for ACE, PUMA and Hoop of Learning programs. Please see your counselor or Mrs. Bone for a new application, or to turn in the application you have completed. Don't miss this opportunity to attend college courses at PVCC while still in high school!

Ann E’s Closet is open for students every Friday during lunch for anyone who wants to shop. No appointment necessary!

Please use the QR Code on campus or contact the Store Manager (via email), if you have an immediate need or special request for your family for food or clothing.

Hey Students! Hey Bulldogs! Do you have an idea to help improve school safety? Do you see something that could be improved and feel the need to say something? If so, please use the new "Safety Suggestion" box....Just scan the QR code from the safety flyer around campus and complete the information requested.

Please visit the BGHS Website for Graduation Information for Seniors (including the graduation PowerPoint and Stadium Information) - Click here for the link!

Attention 2025 Graduates and their Families,

"The name on your diploma will be the name as it appears in PowerSchool. Please check your name by logging into PowerSchool from the browser (not the app) and review your full name. The diploma should have the student's legal name. If PowerSchool is incorrect, please email Jamilyn Farrier at jamilyn.farrier@dvusd.org by November 22, 2024. After that date, diplomas will be ordered and names will reflect what is currently in PowerSchool. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Farrier."

Click the Jostens ad below to order your Cap & Gown or other products from Jostens!

Attention Student Drivers:

Registration for parking on campus is now open!

The fee for parking in the student parking lot is reduced for 2nd Semester to $50 for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Please pay the $50 parking fee after completing the online registration by clicking here (you must register using your DV Learner Account): ONLINE REGISTRATION **

You can pay your parking fee electronically at https://az-deervalley.intouchreceipting.com/ or pay in the BGHS Bookstore during office hours.

**Student must present to the Bookstore driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration, at which time the parking pass will be issued.

The Learner Profile trait for February is Open-minded.

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

The Learner Profile Quote is: ‘It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.’ By Aristotle

Please get your free/reduced lunch applications completed ASAP.

Students will be charged $1.50 for breakfast & $3.50 for lunches for the 24 - 25 school year.

Your child may qualify for free or for reduced priced meals! DVUSD has waived the reduced price meal co-pay for both breakfast and lunch this year so those qualifying will also receive meals at no cost.

Applications are available in the cafeteria, front office and counseling office. Applications can also be submitted on line at ezmealapp.com. For your convenience, there is a link on the school website. Online applications are processed within 24 hours. Please keep your approval letter for proof of acceptance in the program.

Applications must be completed each year. If you qualified last year you must complete your application so it is processed by September 12th to avoid being charged for lunches.

Applications can be turned in at any time throughout the school year. Qualifying students may receive benefits from additional programs.

Check out the Breakfast and Lunch Menu here!

Please contact the Cafeteria Manager, Laura Sharp, with any questions.

Did you lose a hoodie, water bottle, or lunch box? Check Lost & Found in the Bookstore!

PARKING Reminder: Students, please be a good neighbor and do not park in the Medical Plaza or neighboring business parking lots and do not block business driveways. Your car will be towed! You can purchase a pass for the student parking lot in the Bookstore.

Attendance Line: 623-445-3090

Counseling Office: 623-445-3016

RN Office: 623-445-3010

Email: Judith.Lukaszewski@dvusd.org
Website: BGHS.DVUSD.ORG
Location: 2820 West Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-445-3000
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Twitter: @BGHS_DVUSD