August 30- No School, Office Open

September 2- District Closed

September 6- Senior Sunrise (6:20am Softball Field)

October 11- HOCO Football Game

October 12- HOCO Dance

Effective Tuesday, September 3, 2024, only students with BASH Parking Permits may park on campus. All others will be ticked and given an obligation.

Class of 2026,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you about an important update regarding parking permits for this school year. After careful consideration and review of our current resources, we regret to inform you that we will not be able to offer parking permits to students due to a lack of available parking spaces. We understand that this may be disappointing news, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate these challenges.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

BASH Admin

Attention Seniors,

Please join the Class of 2025 for the Senior Sunrise on September 6, 2024 at 6:20am on the Softball Field. Bring a blanket or chair and and enjoy the sunrise, and start, to your senior year! Light refreshments will be provided. Have a great Senior Year!!

For those unable to attend Back to School night, please click here for a list of BASH Teachers and their introductory videos.

Students,

1. Students may use their technology before HR and between classes (the 4mins they receive to switch classes).
2. Students must have their technology in their bookbag, or caddy, from bell to bell.
3. Students may use their technology in Open Campus and Lunch.
4. When in Open Campus or Lunch, technology need to stay there, or at least be out of sight in a pocket, when going to the restroom or another classroom. No student should be using their technology in the hallways during the class period (even if they are in lunch).

Thank you,

BASH Admin.

Good Afternoon BASD,

As construction continues on E 4th Street and Madison Street, we wanted to provide you an update on traffic patterns to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Please follow the map flow below to access parent drop-off and pickup. We HIGHLY encourage students to take the bus. If you are unable to take the bus, please allow for additional time to drop-off and pickup your student.

Please see the message below from our HPE Department:

• Electronic Devices Use: In accordance with our Electronic Devices Policy, electronic devices (including cell phones, Air Pods, and smartwatches) are not permitted in physical education class. The students are expected to lock their electronic devices in our locker rooms. While in health classrooms, electronic devices must be put away in students’ bags or stored in teacher designated locations.

• Locker Room Policy:

· Students use of locker rooms and gymnasium is authorized only during designated physical education class.

· Students are expected to provide a lock to protect their belongings during physical education class. All locks must be removed at the end of each class period. All BASH students are responsible to lock their belongings during physical education class.

· Students are expected to be responsible for and protect their valuables. BASH will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Dear BASH Families,

We are excited that you will be starting/ continuing at BCTC this coming school year and taking advantage of great opportunities that both schools have to offer. We wanted to reach out to you to make sure you are prepared to have a successful start to the year.

• ALL BCTC students will be staying at BASH for the full day on Monday, August 26th (BASH’s first day and BCTC’s first day) and participating in HR activities. BCTC is aware of your absence and it will be excused.

• On Tuesday, 8/27, all PM BCTC students will meet in the LGI for a brief meeting after checking in to homeroom with Mrs. Mazzie. An announcement will be made telling you to report to the LGI.

• On Wednesday, 8/28, all AM BCTC students will meet in the LGI for a brief meeting when you arrive back at BASH. Security will be in the front of the building to direct you.

• AM BCTC students are to meet the busses in the morning at the Athletic Entrance. Busses leave for BCTC promptly at 7:40AM. School personnel will be outside helping you get on the correct bus

• PM BCTC students will board their busses outside of the Main Entrance at approximately 11:10AM. Students should report to the Main Entrance after 4th period and wait outside the building. There is no need to leave 4th period early and your teachers have been instructed as such.

• Upon returning back from PM BCTC, East campus students should wait until West campus students return to board their vans and buses. East students who are taking personal transportation home may leave upon arrival back to BASH

• East PM BCTC students waiting for West PM BCTC students are to wait outside (on good weather days) and not leave campus.

• Please check your emails daily, as we will communicate this way throughout the year

• Recall that on Early Dismissal days, PM BCTC students are responsible for securing their own rides home.

• All BCTC students are responsible for completed BASH Career Portfolio expectations that can be found HERE

• Please contact Mrs. Mazzie at cmazzie@boyertownasd.org with any questions.

Thank you,

Mrs. Christen Mazzie, School Counselor

Mr. Ryan Venner, Grade level principal

BASH Drivers,

During the first week of school (August 26th thru August 29th), any student with a valid Driver's License may park on campus. Parking is first come first serve, so please make sure you plan ahead. "I couldn't find a parking spot" will not be a reason to be late to school.

The Class of 2025 will have priority in purchasing a parking permit. Please make sure that you have all of your obligations cleared by August 18, 2024 in order to be eligible to purchase a BASH Parking Permit. You can now check both Fees & Detentions via Infinite Campus under the "Obligations" tab [see instruction below]. Please review the Parking Permit Application Rules/Info attached below. The Class of 2025 (only) will receive registration information via Infinite Campus, on SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2024 at 7:00PM. Please make sure you are monitoring your email to register and are signed into your G-Suite account to complete the G-Form. Make sure you have your vehicle: Year, Make, Model, and License Plate information. Students MUST have their valid PA DL when purchasing their ticket. Permits are first come first serve based on eligibility and will sell out. After Labor Day, we will determine if parking permits are available for purchase for the Class of 2026.

Thank you and enjoy your summer!

BASH Admin.

New for 2024-2025: The Technology Usage Fee is included in the Annual Student Information Verification (ASIV). There is NOT a letter to send home with students. ASIV includes the following:

As a component of our student 1:1 device program, the District continues with a “Technology Usage Fee.” This fee supports the maintenance and upkeep of equipment distributed to all Grades 2-12 students. The current “Technology Usage Fee” is $20.00. Any family who qualifies for the state of Pennsylvania’s free lunch program will have the fee waived. Any family who qualifies for the state’s reduced lunch program will have the fee reduced to $10.00. Families experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact their school office to discuss additional payment options. More details regarding payment of the Technology Usage Fee will be emailed in October.

Waiting until October allows the free/reduced lunch determinations to be complete and eliminates the need for tech fee refunds, etc. In October, the district will notify parents/guardians of the payment procedures, due date, etc.

In order to better serve the needs of our students, BASH have moved to a team model with our counselors for the 2024-2025 school year. This will allow all counselors, as well as our new Student Support Liaison, Mrs. Cornes, to better support our incoming 9th grade students, while providing more time for all of our students. Please click on the BASH Counselor Webpage for additional counseling information.

Administration contact information is below:

Mr. Jared Sparks, Building Principal (JSparks@boyertownasd.org)

Mr. Ryan Venner, Grade Level Principal (RVenner@boyertownasd.org)

Dr. Matthew Bergey, Grade Level Principal (MBergey@boyertownasd.org)

Mr. Eric Houck, Grade Level Principal (EHouck@Boyertownasd.org)

BASD hosts an online Community Bulletin Board. The electronic bulletin board features district and community activities, events, clubs, resources, and more. The board is updated regularly and is an excellent source of information regarding things happening throughout our community and beyond. Be sure to check it out regularly!

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Boyertown Area Senior High
120 North Monroe Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7435