Blue Hills News
June 6, 2024
Dear Blue Hills Families
This is the final Blue Hills News of the 2023-2024 school year! It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of the year. It has been a busy and rewarding year, capped off by a wonderful graduation ceremony on June 4.
June 18: Makeup Finals and X1 Day, Early Dismissal 10:50 a.m.
June 19: No School, Juneteenth
June 20: Last Day of School, X5 Day, Makeup Finals, Early Dismissal 10:50 a.m.
To all: Have a wonderful summer vacation! Students, we will see you on September 3, 2024, for Opening Day!
Important End of Year and Summer Information
The information below is relevant to the end of the year and summer. Please review carefully!
Athletics: Please note that athletic sign-ups (in-person) have taken place this week for most fall sports. However, to participate, you must register on FamilyID and have a current physical exam (Physical exams are good for 13 months). Information on athletics is below.
CLASS OF 2024
Graduation 2024 - LIVESTREAM information.
The link for the graduation recording is now available: https://www.youtube.com/live/pMRA1DVz1mA.
Health Information - Please Read
In preparation for the end of the school year, we must coordinate the return of any remaining medication your child has at school. Any medication not classified as a controlled substance may be sent home with a student only if the student's parent/guardian provides written permission for the student to receive the medication, or if the student is over 18 years of age. A parent must arrange pick up for any controlled substances directly with the nurse.
Please email nurse@bluehills.org if you have any questions. Meds not picked up on or before Thursday, June 20, 2024, will be discarded.
Report Cards for Term 4 and the End of Year will be published on June 20 in Powerschool.
Chromebooks - Students should keep chromebooks over the summer. Please store them in a safe location, as students are responsible for them.
End of year Calendar
Please note that there are half days beginning Friday, June 14, through Thursday, June 20th for final exams. Students are reminded to plan for dismissal at 10:50 on those days. We cannot have students staying late at school on those days - we appreciate your help.
Debts/Obligations - Please be sure to hand in all books, uniforms, and supplies owned by the school to the appropriate teacher or coach before the last day of school. Otherwise, a payment will be added to your myschoolbucks account. Please pay any outstanding student fees and bills prior to July 1. Please check your "spam" folder for emails from "myschoolbucks" - that is how invoices are sent out!
Summer School - If your child requires summer school to be promoted, you will be contacted by their guidance counselor. Students must pass 100% of their coursework, including shop, to be promoted. Students also must have fewer than 16 absences in order to be promoted. Students with 16 or more absences will be required to attend summer school, according to our attendance policy (below.)
Fall Sports 2024
Please note: All students planning on going out for a FALL sport must upload an up-to- date physical exam document with the doctor's signature on the physical form to Family ID BEFORE FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
FALL 2024 Start dates
Football-August 16–2:30-5:00 on the turf
Soccer-Girls-August 19-8:00 am-11:00 am on the turf
Soccer-Boys-August 19-8:00 am-11:00 am on the turf
Volleyball-August 19-in the gym
- Freshman-9-10:30
- JV- 10:30-12:00
- V- 12:00-1:30
- Try outs- Sept 3-5, 2:30-4:30
Golf-August-19,20,21,22-7:00am at Ponkapoag Golf Course, Canton, MA
2024-2025 School Calendar
Alumni of the Month
Cheer Information
Summer Work Information from the AG of Massachusetts
May/June Calendar
JuneLunch Menu
Upcoming Events
June 14 - Finals Begin, 10:50 dismissal
June 17 - Finals, 10:50 dismissal
June 18 - Finals Makeups, 10:50 dismissal (X1)
June 19 - Juneteenth - No School
June 20 - Final Makeups, 10:50 dismissal (X5) - Last Day of School!
**Summer Vacation**
Attendance Reminder/Policy
The student attendance guidelines are contained within the Parent-Student Handbook. Please be advised:
A student will be required to attend summer school upon the accumulation of sixteen (16) absences in order to fulfill BHR attendance requirements. An additional course will be required for every five (5) absences accumulated after (16). All such courses must be taken at the Blue Hills Regional Summer School. All course subjects must be approved by the (ARB) Academic Review Board. If a student is absent on consecutive days it will be counted as one day’s absence if accompanied by a doctor’s note. Notes must be provided within one week of the student’s return to school. All notes must be originals with an authorized signature and date(s) on the doctor’s office stationary. The student’s home phone number and homeroom must be on all doctors’ notes. Absences on special days, assemblies, etc. will be counted as a full day’s absence. A student must be in attendance for at least half the school day to be counted present. Half the school day means being in school from 7:47 am to 11:00 am or 11:00 am to 2:20 pm.
All out-of-school suspensions will be counted day for day towards a student’s maximum number of absences.
If you are not in class or homeroom by 7:48 AM, you are considered absent from school. You must sign in at Student Affairs Office and receive an admittance pass in order to attend class. If you arrive late for school, you are considered tardy and you must report to the Main Office prior to admission.
On the 4th tardy per term and every 4 tardies thereafter, you will be subject to Saturday detention. You and your parent/guardian may be required to meet with the Principal. Parking privileges may be suspended or revoked. Continued tardies may result in more severe penalties being assigned.
Blue Hills Regional Technical School’s mission is to continue its history of academic achievement, technical training and character development through a curriculum which emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technical programs and challenging academic courses, enabling its students to become competent, caring and productive people in a diverse and changing world.
Core Values:
Community, Opportunity, Relevance, Employability
Website: www.bluehills.org
Location: 800 Randolph Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 781 828 5800
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The Blue Hills Regional Technical School District is an equal opportunity educational institution. All programs, courses of study and activities are open to all students without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability. The School District is in full compliance with Massachusetts Law, Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1971, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (U.S. Code), and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals may make inquiries relative to Chapter 622 and Title IX from the coordinator, at the school address or by phoning 781-828-5800.