November 25: Early Dismissal, HR, 1, 2, 3, 4 periods only (modified bell schedule, see below)

November 26: Early Dismissal, HR, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 periods only (modified bell schedule, see below- NO BCTC)

November 26: ASVAB exam (see details below)

November 26: 2023-2024 Yearbook Pickup

November 27: Early Dismissal, HR thru 9th period (early dismissal bell schedule, see below- NO BCTC)

No School for Students: November 28th thru December 2nd

December 3: BASH Principal Zoom (link below)

December 6: BCTC Applications due! (details below)

December 9: FAFSA Night (details below)

December 20: Early Dismissal (modified bell schedule)

December 23 thru January 1: District Closed

MIDTERMS Info.

January 8 & 9: Science & ELA Midterms (regular schedule)

January 10 & 13: Related Studies Midterms (regular schedule)

January 13 & 14: Math & Social Studies Midterms (regular schedule)

JAnuary 17: Early Dismissal & End of 2nd Quarter / First Semester

The ASVAB exam has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in the LGI & Library. Students eligible received the following email below on 11/5/24 @ 9:40am from Mrs. Cornes.

Hello students and families,

If you are receiving this email you/your student was previously scheduled to take the ASVAB exam on October 16, 2024. We are happy to share the ASVAB exam has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 7:45-11:00 am in the LGI & Library. On the day of the assessment, please arrive to the Library no later than 7:45 am so we can seat you and begin the exam promptly at 8:00 am.

Thank you,

Mrs. Cornes

The 2023-2024 yearbooks will be available for pick up Tuesday, November 26th in the main lobby of the high school from 8 AM- 4PM. If you would like to purchase last year’s book, bring cash or check made out to Bear Yearbook. The price is $80. Please note that we dismiss at 11:48am on 11/26/24. Buses tend to arrive around 11:25am and depart at 12:05pm. Please plan accordingly.

Thank you!

Dear Parents/Guardians of Boyertown HS students,

The Boyertown HS yearbook is a one of a kind publication. It’s a limited edition collection of stories and events from the school year, and now is your opportunity to reserve a copy and make sure your student doesn’t miss out on remembering and sharing this special time in their lives with their classmates for years to come. The 2025 Yearbook will be delivered after graduation, is full color and is on sale NOW! The cost of the yearbook is $70, so act now and make this a great holiday gift for your Boyertown student. This rate goes up after the first of the year, so get your order in early to get a discount!

For your convenience, we have several purchasing options available:

· Order online at www.sscyearbooks.com

· Print out and fill out the attached order form and

o mail your completed order form directly to Student Services Company (address on order form)

o Fax it directly to Student Services Company at 610.539.6530

· OR call your order in by dialing Student Services directly at 610.539.1330.

FOR CLASS OF 2025 SENIORS ONLY! If you would like to have a tribute message printed in the yearbook for a graduating senior, you can submit your message of congratulations and the images you would like included by following the instructions on the attached form.

The yearbook staff is working hard to put together a great book- so don’t delay, and purchase your yearbook today!!

Thank you,
Student Services Company
Publisher of the 2025 Boyertown Area Senior HS Yearbook

BASH Drama Club's Fall Play, "Alice in Wonderland" opens on Friday, November 22 in the FAUD. Doors open at 6pm, curtain at 7pm. Saturday November 23 doors open at 6pm, curtain at 7pm, and Sunday November 24 doors open at 1pm, curtain at 2pm. Tickets will be sold during lunches Nov. 18-22 for $8 each, and at the door for $10 each. This is the largest cast we have ever had for a Fall Play, so you're sure to see a friend onstage!

Please join BASH admin for our quarterly principal zoom! Click Here to attend.

Apply for College in the High School Courses for the 2024-2025 School Year with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

We are excited to announce that the CiHS (College in the High School) application for the 2024-2025 school year is now open for students taking:

Dual Enrollment: Statistics, Calculus, College Algebra, AP Biology and AP Chemistry at BASH.

For your convenience, we’ve created a clear set of instructions that can be accessed easily using College in the High School Application Instructions

Important Reminder: As you complete the application, please review your entire high school schedule for the year and apply for all CiHS classes you plan to take, including the Lab for Biology and Chemistry.

Registration ends on November 29, 2024.

Ms. Sandra Gallagher-M.S.

Attention Seniors,

The 2025–26 FAFSA Form is Now Open to All During Beta Testing! This means that you can submit your actual 2025–26 FAFSA form today.

Prepare To Fill Out the 2025–26 FAFSA® Form with the steps below…

Before you start your FAFSA form, here are some ways you can get ready:

• Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
• Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
• Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
• If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

We’d like to provide you with some resources before-hand:

• Federal Student Aid now has their own YouTube channel. On this channel, you can find many videos that can assist you with completing your FAFSA form. The YouTube channel can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/@FederalStudentAid/videos.
• Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form can be a straightforward and easy process. You can click on this link for some tips to help you along the way: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out
• Visit the “FAFSA® Help” to find answers to common questions: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/help

Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions.

Thank you,

Mrs. Mazzie & Mrs. McArthur

Attention Parents/Guardians of Seniors,

The BASH Counseling Office is hosting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Night. FAFSA Completion Night is an opportunity for you and your child to receive assistance from Financial Aid experts to assist you with completing your FAFSA. This opportunity is taking place on Monday, December 9th. We will be holding two sessions: 5:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-7:00pm. You must have your FSA ID and have already started your FAFSA. Reservations are necessary. Please email Mrs. Christen Mazzie at cmazzie@boyertownasd.org to register or call 610-473-3672 to reserve your spot today!

Hope to see you there!

BASH School Counseling Department

Friday December 20, 2024 Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

HR 7:40-8:00

1st Period: 8:04-9:00

2nd Period: 9:04-10:00

8th Period: 10:04-11:00

9th Period: 11:04-11:48

**BCTC is CLOSED**

Hello Students!

If you know that you want to apply to BCTC, it is time to start your BCTC application for the 25-26 school year. If you are interested in applying and want assistance with the application process, Mrs. Mazzie will be holding a Homeroom/Advisory session next week to review the application process. Please see below for details:

• Tuesday, October 15th: BCTC Application Process for 10-12th grade
• Where: LGI
• Time: Homeroom/Advisory- 7:40-8:12am
• Thursday, October 17th: Medical Health Professions (MHP) BCTC Application Process for Juniors.
• Where: LGI
• Time: Homeroom/Advisory- 7:40-8:12am

Please read the information below before the homeroom/advisory session to help prepare you for the application process.

The BCTC online portal will open next Tuesday,October 15th, and the application process can begin! The step by step directions can be found at this link.

Attached to this email is the full BCTC application packet. Please be sure to READ ALL DIRECTIONS on the front page of the packet. Once you submit the online portion of the BCTC application, you are required to follow the application checklist, complete the essay, admissions agreement, and you must secure 2 teacher recommendations. Again, all directions are on this google document and the application checklist. Your application is considered incomplete until you have all parts submitted.

You must return all documents to your school counselor to be considered as an applicant. Be sure that all completed materials are attached prior to your submission to the counseling office (the application checklist, the essay, and the admissions agreement). The 1st round due date for applications is December 6th!

School Counselor Alphabetical Assignment:

Lisa Oxenreider - 9th Grade A-Ce- 10th A-L

loxenreider@boyertownasd.org

Jordan Durante - 9th Grade G-Ko- 11th A-L

jwebb@boyertownasd.org

Sandra Gallagher - 9th Grade Kp-O- 11th M-Z

sgallagher@boyertownasd.org

Christy Greener - 9th Grade Cf-F- 10th M-Z

cgreener@boyertownasd.org

Christen Mazzie - 9th Grade Sd-Z- 12th M-Z

cmazzie@boyertownasd.org

Crystal McArthur - 9th Grade P-Sc- 12th A-L

cmcarthur@boyertownasd.org

Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions.

Thank you,

BASH Counselors

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.

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.

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 Smore for additional counseling information including college visits.

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)

Students who have parking permits may park in any of the designated areas below. Please do not park on the grass or a teacher/visitor space.

Thank you!

Starting Monday, October 28, 2024, all students leaving the building prior to dismissal (Part Time, Internship, Etc), must exit via the Main Entrance. You are no longer permitted to use the Athletic Entrance or East Entrance to leave early.

Thank you!

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