10/15 BHS Tiger News

Greetings Belleville Families, this is Week #8 and we had a GREAT time last week at Parent Teacher Conferences! Thanks to our dedicated parents, guardians, and family members, we DOUBLED attendance from last year! We are thrilled with how our families are turning out for activities and volunteer opportunities, as we know that the BEST schools have the BEST Parent Participation! Please remember that ongoing communication with your student's teachers is the best way to keep a positive partnership going. Reviewing MiStar/ParentConnect on a weekly basis is always the first step to knowing how and what your scholar is doing (please check attendance as well).

TIGER PARENT MEETING!

This month's Tiger Parent Meeting for ALL Grades is THIS WEDNESDAY at 6:30pm. These meetings provide a brief overview of what's been going on in the building, upcoming plans and activities, and volunteer schedules and sign-ups. Don't miss this opportunity to make BHS one of the BEST SCHOOLS in the region - through your participation!

Congratulations to BHS's own Parker Mears and Thomas Okubo for achieving Semifinalist status on the PSAT/NMSQT test, taken by juniors across the nation each Fall. In October of 2022, approximately 1,300,000 U.S. high school students took the PSAT/NMSQT, and in April 2023 50,000 of them were ranked as high scorers. From there, only 16,000 Semifinalists were ranked in September as the highest-scoring participants for each state - Parker and Thomas were in that number!

In February 2024, we find out which participants reach "finalist" status, and after that, which will be actual Merit Scholarship winners. Good luck to Parker and Thomas, and good luck to ALL our Juniors, who will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT for 2023 this Wednesday. In Purpose, Excellence, and ACHIEVEMENT! - GO TIGERS!!

• October 18th: PSAT/NMSQT MANDATORY for all 11th Grade Students

• October 18th: Tiger Parent Meeting for ALL Grades, 6:30pm

• October 19th: BHS Choir Concert, 7:00pm-8:30pm

• October 24th: School Picture/ID Retakes (see info below)

• October 24th: BHS Symphony Band Concert w/McBride Middle, 7:00pm-8:30pm

• October 31st: Half Day - 10:31am Dismissal

ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: Beginning this week, students will ONLY be receiving detention notices via email. They will no longer receive paper notices. Since we ALWAYS copy the parent/guardian on these notices, we ask that you remind your student, as needed, about their obligation. We appreciate your partnership!

Did you miss Student Picture Days in August and September?

Please plan to take your student ID picture on October 24th in the Main Auditorium Lobby!

In person students: Retake Appointment Form

BOS/ECA students: Retake Appointment Form - BOS/ECA

Welcome back, everyone! We wanted to inform you that the Homework Lab and Testing Center at BHS will be open beginning this week to provide additional support to our students. We encourage you to share this information with your respective classes and colleagues. The Homework Lab will be available on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:15 to 3:15. During this time, students can receive assistance with their homework assignments or seek guidance on any academic challenges they may be facing. To ensure a smooth and efficient process, it is required that students sign up using bookmarks before attending the lab. We recommend that they sign up before 1:00 pm to secure their spot.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.

~ Mrs. Fryske and Mr. de Haan

kfryske@vanburenschools.net, mdehaan@vanburenschools.net

LAST WEEKS TIGER VICTORIES!

-Varsity Boys Soccer earned a hard fought 1-1 tie with Hartland in their KLAA crossover and then fell to Woodhaven 3-2 in District play on a PK with 28 seconds left in the game. Tough way to end the season, but it was still a good one overall as they finished 7-7 in KLAA play and 8-9-3

-Varsity Football beat Fordson 40-0 to win the KLAA East Division Championship.

-Varsity Volleyball won 3-0 vs Franklin.

Upcoming HOME events:

-10/19 JV VB Quad vs Multiple Opponents, 4:00

-10/19 V Girls Swim & Dive vs John Glenn, 6:30

-10/20 V Football vs Northville (KLAA Championship Game), 7pm

For all other Athletics Information, including upcoming practices and game schedules, click the LINK below. GO TIGERS!

BHS Athletics Homepage | Belleville High School (vanburenschools.net)

VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE WORLD GO 'ROUND!!

Parent Volunteers are needed for upcoming events. See the list below and this link to sign up.

• October 20, 2023 - Bake Sale - Donations and Volunteers needed

• October 28, 2023 - Trunk or Treat - Volunteers and Donations needed

• November 6th - 10th - Collection of Canned Goods - Volunteers needed

• November 18 and 19, 2023 - Craft Show - Volunteers needed

• November 21, 2023 - Staff Thanksgiving Dinner - Volunteers and Donations

BHS Upcoming Dates:

• Tiger Parent Meeting - October 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

• Applebee’s Dine to Donate Belleville - October 19, 2023 - 4pm - 9pm
  

Class of 2024 Information:

If you missed the Senior Parent meeting, here is the link to the slide presentation.

Volunteer Opportunities for Senior Hours: BHS Student Volunteer Google Form Link

Monday, October 16th- Mindful Mondays - Anti-bullying Pledge during all lunches

Thursday, October 19th- College Boot Camp (2:15pm-3:15pm) Rm 88

College Visits- Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Adrian College, Wayne State University, Defiance College and Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University

Michigan State University is launching a free-tuition program for some high graduates starting with the class of 2024.

The Spartan Tuition Advantage, announced Monday, will cover the cost of full tuition for Michigan high school graduates who have a family income of $65,000 or less and qualify for Federal Pell Grants, awarded to students from lower-income backgrounds. The student is guaranteed free tuition using a combination of federal, state and MSU aid.

Students do not need to fill out a separate scholarship application for the MSU program, but must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify. It costs about $16,000 in tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate student to take two semesters of classes during the 2023-2024 school year.

We encourage all seniors who are planning to apply to college do so by the end of October in order to maximize consideration as well as scholarship opportunity. Please contact your counselor or Dr. Rosenblum if you have any questions!

College Month Suggested Activities

• Complete college applications (Many Michigan colleges and universities waive their application fee during the month of October. Click HERE for a full list.
• Create FSA-ID (Required to complete the FAFSA)
• Request recommendation letters
• Attend college visits held at BHS
• Visit college campus of interest
• Apply for scholarships

Interested in applying to a Historically Black Colleges and Universities? If so, consider applying to these schools using the Common Black College Application. The Common Black College Application allows students apply to any number of the 65 participating HBCU institution for only $20. Click HERE for more information

Interested in an HBCU but not sure where to look? Check out this search tool that allows you to search by major. http://thehundred-seven.org/matchme.php

Access Scholarships!!
This site is designed to connect high school, college, and graduate students with scholarship opportunities and other financial aid resources to help them navigate the (often complicated) world of higher education and paying for school.
In addition to their scholarship search and directory (with over 10,000 scholarships), they have several resources specifically geared toward high school students:

• Scholarships for High School Juniors
• Scholarships for High School Seniors
• Scholarships for College Students (also open to high school seniors)
• No-Essay Scholarships
• Full-Ride Scholarships

They also offer two of their own scholarships, both of which are open to high school students of all years:

• Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship ($1,000) - an easy opportunity, awarded quarterly
• Around the Corner from College Scholarship ($1,000) - requires students to make a checklist to help them figure out what they need to do to prepare for college, awarded biannually

October Scholarship Newsletter

Heisman High School Scholarship- Scholarship for Student Athletes- Due Oct. 17, 2023

Big Futures Scholarship- Various Dates

CMU Centralis Scholarship- Due Oct. 31, 2023

The Voice of Democracy Scholarship-9th-12th grade- Due Oct. 31, 2023

Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest- Seniors- Due Nov. 6 2023

Event: Black Friday Scholarship Boot Camp Nov. 24, 2023

American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship- Due Dec. 1, 2023

American Rocketry Challenge- Due Dec. 1, 2023

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship- Due Nov. 13, 2023

Jack Cooke Kent Scholarship- Due Nov. 16, 2023

EMU Presidential Scholarship- Due Dec. 15, 2023

The Edward A. Bajoka Legal Scholarship for Immigrants- Due Dec. 31, 2023

Every fall BHS host college representatives in our building. We invite juniors and seniors to learn more about a variety colleges and establish relationships with the college rep. This week a representative from University of Michigan Flint, New York University and Baker College will visit BHS. Please use the link below to sign-up to attend.

10/16- Concordia University- Ann Arbor

10/19- Defiance College

10/19- Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University

10/ 24- Dorsey College

10/26- Michigan Technological University

10/26- Henry Ford College

11/6- Marietta College

11/13- Northern Michigan University

11/13- Cleveland State University

12/5- Douglas J Aveda Institute

College App Boot Camp for the Class of 2024 starts next week! We will be covering all things college from list building to applications to financial aid and scholarships. Sessions will be held on Thursdays from 2:15-3:15 in Room 88.
Remember that attendance gets you entered in the monthly raffle! P.S. There will be snacks :)

Thank you for your time and attention to this week's Tiger News. Have a great week everyone, and GO TIGERS!

~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Mrs. Slingerland, BNT Director Mr. Wilsey, and AD Mr. Brodie

Attention Parents and Guardians! VBPS has moved to ParentSquare for ALL communications. This means classes, clubs, athletics, and activities will all be utilizing this platform. Please download the app today! More information will be coming from VBPS Administration within the next few weeks.

iOS App - Apple Store

Android App - Google Play Store

Register on your home computer or laptop at https://www.parentsquare.com/signin

Any student athletes who plans on playing their sport at the college level needs to register with the NCAA eligibility center. Please feel free to reach out to your counselor for assistance.

Schools in the KLAA will be offering options this year for purchasing tickets for athletic events. Belleville High School will be using GoFan exclusively (No Cash at the gate). Card Readers will be available. The concession stands are still using cash. Students under High School age MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all athletic events. Thank you and Go Tigers!

From the The Belleville High School Café:

Students, to keep things timely and smoothly, please remember these tips:

1. Please be patient and do not cut in line
2. There are two lines: PIZZA and Other Entrees
3. You must get a fruit or vegetable in order for the meal to be free
4. Only one juice or milk per meal/student
5. Only one entrée per meal (additional entrees are $2.00 each)
6. Pop, chips, snacks cost money, but you can use your school account to pay
7. If you are not purchasing any extras, please go through the line that is not for buying snacks (clipboard side)

Parents & Guardians: Food Account Payments

In order to fund your child's lunch account, please follow the steps below:

1. Login to the MiStar ParentConnect Portal with your PIN and Password. Your school secretary can assist you if you need this information.

2. Click on your student's name, and you will see a variety of options on the menu at left.

3. Click on the Cafeteria link in the menu at left

4. Click on the "Online Food Service Payment" at far right.

5. Enter the amount you would like to add to your student's cafeteria account.

6. Follow the prompts to enter your payment information.

Thank you for making the first week enjoyable and check out our menu online.

https://vanburenschools.nutrislice.com/menu

An excellent educational experience is always undergirded by a safe and orderly environment. Please take the time to review the Student Handbook, which includes the BHS Student Dress Code. For a quick review of items to avoid, please click the link for COMMON DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS.

In particular, students will not be wearing:

• Hoods
  
• Crop Tops
• Ski Masks
• or any bedwear or grooming attire, including pajamas, blankets, pajama bottoms, hair scarves or durags.

Link to Student Handbook: 2023 - 2024 BHS Student Handbook

Email: ncrockett@vanburenschools.net
Website: https://www.vanburenschools.net/o/belleville-high
Location: 501 West Columbia Avenue, Belleville, MI, USA
Phone: 734.697.9133