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• Revised Bell Schedule: October 7th-October 11th
  
• Picture Retakes: October 8, 2024 during ELO
• No School for Students, Teacher Work Day: October 11, 2024
• Conferences: October 16th & October 17th (see additional information below for details on times, scheduling information, etc.)
• Mill & Bond Presentation at BHS Commons: October 16, 2024 5:30pm-6:30pm
• No School for Students: October 17th & 18th
• Revised Bell Schedule: October 14th-October 18th
• Sophomore & Senior Class Meetings with Jostens: October 29, 2024 during ELO

Starting, 10/4, NO BALLS or FRISBEES WILL BE ALLOWED at Berthoud Home Football Games. Students getting into the game with special passes need to be supervised by coaches or adults. We are also asking parents to be more attentive to their kids who are playing behind the bleachers during the games. Any Students found under the bleachers will be removed from the stadium. Other Schools in our area have implemented "No Unaccompanied Minors" Policies. We are not there yet but if the Youth Behavior at home games does not improve we will explore that option.

Please make sure you bring your photo package back if you would like to get picture retakes. This event is also for any students that did not get their picture taken yet. This will be your last chance to get your picture taken for the 2024-2025 school year.

Fall conferences will be available by appointment only according to the following schedule:

• Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:00pm-8:00pm
• Thursday, October 17, 2024 8:00am-8:00pm

*Please note: Conferences are 10 minutes with the teacher and the remaining 5 minutes are to pass to the next conference.

To give greater flexibility in scheduling conferences, parents/guardians will have access to their student's teachers calendar and schedule a convenient conference time. The conference scheduler and password will be sent to all families when it has opened on October 8th.

A representative from the district office will be at BHS on October 16th in the commons from 5:30pm-6:30pm for a mill and bond presentation. If you would like to hear more about this topic, please plan on attending.

Dear Parents,

With conferences fast approaching, we’re continuing our tradition of providing meals to our hardworking teachers and staff during these long days. This year, we’re excited to partner with our school’s catering class for meal preparation. Because of their help, we’ll need fewer physical donations.

Here’s the plan for the meals:

• Wednesday: Walking Tacos. All staples like sodas and water are included in the Wednesday sign-up. These will be used for each day.

• Thursday: Salad and Wrap Bar. The catering class will be preparing the salad bar, and we’re asking parents to provide for the wraps.

In addition, the catering class will be preparing homemade cookies and bars for both days. To support their efforts, we’re aiming to raise around $300, which will cover the ingredients and supplies for the salad bar and desserts.

You can contribute in the following ways:

• Venmo:

• Suzy: @Suzy-Bullett (last 4 digits: 2515)

• Kelsey: @Kelsey-Roberts-51 (last 4 digits: 9051)

• Cash or Check: You may send cash or a check (made payable to the school) to the main office. Please label it "Teacher Meals." Memo line should read Catering club.

To help us track contributions, please sign up for a donation slot with your name, so we know to expect your donation.

Our parent community has always been amazing at supporting our teachers and staff, and we’re grateful for your continued generosity in helping them feel appreciated during these busy days!

Thank you so much for your support!

Volunteer Committee

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA5A923AAFA7-51691839-parent#/

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA5A923AAFA7-51776996-teacher#/

Get your Spartan apparel delivered to your home and be ready to show your Spartan spirit. Great gift ideas for the entire family.You can find a quick link here and start shopping today! Orders will ship within 2 weeks of being placed.

Are you ready for winter sports participation? Need a sports physical? Don’t delay! CHSAA has a new sports physical form. *Please note that all sections of page 4 must be completed to be valid. No other physicals will be accepted. Registration is now open for boys and girls basketball, boys and girls wrestling, girls swim and dive. TSD uses an online registration platform called Big Teams. Get started today! Deadline to register is November 8th.

Meet the Team - get to know your coaching staff!

Parent handbook is attached here

Purchasing Athletic Passes: Please complete the order form attached here. Bring your completed order form and payment to Mrs. Bunker in the main office. We accept cash, checks or credit cards. Passes are valid during regular season home sporting events. This pass is NOT VALID during post season events such as playoffs, state, or fundraiser events.

At the gate:

$8 Adults

$5 K-12 (60+ and Veterans)

Cash, check or credit card payments accepted

Mon, Oct 7th:

Boys Golf State Events / Pueblo - TBD

Football @ Wellington HS 4:30 JV

Tues, Oct 8th:

Softball (H) v Severance 4:00 JV, 5:30 V Senior Recognition Night

Volleyball (H) v TVHS 4:30 C, 5:30 JV, 6:30 V

Wed, Oct 9th:

Boys Tennis TBD

Softball (H) vs Severance 4:00 C

Unified Football (H) vs LHS

Thur, Oct 10th:

Boys Soccer v Greeley Central @ District 6 Stadium 4:00 JV, 6:00 V

Softball @ Northridge 3:30 V, 5:30 JV

Volleyball @ Timnath 4:30 C, 5:30 JV, 6:30 V

Fri, Oct 11th:

Cross Country “Conference Meet” @ Spring Canyon B:4:30, G: 5:15

Football @ Valley HS 7:00 PM

Sat, Oct 11th:

Volleyball @ Silvercreek HS 1:00 Varsity

Schedule is subject to change. Please view our BHS website / Sports & Activities tab for the most up to date schedules.

Berthoud High School Athletic Boosters is looking for volunteers to work the concessions stand during home athletic events. Please click on the link below to sign up to volunteer and earn money for your team.

October 12th Volleyball Game: Cheer Working

October 23rd Volleyball Game: Cross Country Working

October 24th Football: Boys' and Girls' Golf Working

October 30th Volleyball: Track Working

Important Event: BHS & Beyond Night:

• Wednesday, October 16

• BHS Library (IMC)

• 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

• NCAA (6:00 PM - 6:30 PM)

• Concurrent Enrollment (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM) Great Opportunity to learn how our students can earn college credits while enrolled as high school students and how to take advantage of free tuition! Learn all about the different programs offered, requirements, deadlines, and more! (BHS & Beyond Flier)

Senior Meetings:

• Seniors make sure you sign up for your 30-minute Senior Meeting with your counselor this September.

• Make an Appointment with your Counselor

• Before your meeting, fill out this Senior Meeting Information Google Form

Teen Self-Care Fair:

• Free Entry all are welcome! Flier Here

• October 13th, 11am-4pm

• 408 Mason Ct. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

• Free food, art, therapy dogs, giveaways, aerial silks, hip-hop, exercise groups, parent education, youth bands and films

Thompson Career Campus (TCC):

• October 28th from 5:30-7:00 PM Open House

• Information about TCC and Career Pathways can be found HERE.

• TCC applications for the 25-26 school year will open on October 15th.

• Students planning to participate in the Construction Skilled Trades or Health Sciences should apply ASAP. These are VERY competitive pathways!

• Application is HERE.

• AI course is offered only during the Spring semester only.

• Wednesday evenings from 4:15-7:15 PM. Students will need to be able to transport themselves to and from TCC.

• The Applications of AI course is 0.5 CTE credit

• Course Information is HERE

Gifted Family Forum:

• November 2, 2024

• Mountain View High School

• New Topics, New Presenters, New Enrichment Camps

• More Information to Follow.

Concurrent Enrollment:

• Stay in-the-know with important Concurrent Enrollment dates and information by visiting our Concurrent Enrollment Resources website.
  

Scholarships:

• Going Merry Invitation. Seniors makes sure you set up your Going Merry account and take advantage of this No Essay $1,000 Proactive Rising Senior Scholarship.
  

• Visit our BHS Scholarships Opportunities page to stay up to date on all the current scholarships available.

College Visits:

• Tuesday, October 15th - Western Colorado University will be here during ELO/Advisory in the BHS Conference Room. Make sure you sign up to visit with them.

Military Visits During Lunch:

• Thursday, October 24th - The Army
• Monday, October 28th - The National Guard

Field Trip to UNC & Aims Windsor Campus

• Sophomores and Juniors

• Visit the University of Northern Colorado to explore their campus and learn more about what they have to offer!

• November 6th from 1-3:00 PM

• Permission Form HERE or Pick up the Permission Form in the Counseling Office

• Return Form by October 23rd

Field Trip to Aims Windsor Campus

• Sophomores and Juniors

• Join the Automotive, Aviation, and Public Safety faculty and staff at Aims Community College for High School Preview Day.

• Participate in a day filled with hands-on activities, explore academic programs, and discover the exciting opportunities waiting for you at Aims.

• November 8th from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM

• Permission Form HERE or Pick up the Permission Form in the Counseling Office

• Return Form by October 25th

You can earn $17.42/hour and help support democracy in your community by serving. Students who are interested will miss school on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and are required to have permission from a guardian to participate. This is a great opportunity and a nationally recognized resume builder! See Ms. Barrett ASAP in the library for more information if you are interested in participating.

Students: Remember that every student is required to log 20 hours of community service as a graduation requirement; don’t wait to get started! You can pick up the sheet to record your hours in the library or print at home using this link, AND YOU MUST TAKE A SHEET TO AN EVENT TO BE SIGNED BY THE SUPERVISING NONPROFIT OR AGENCY. Below are several opportunities shared with us by outside organizations, or offered within or by our school.

In-School, “always open” opportunity, October 8-31!

Join us in the Compassionate Makerspace in the library during an open period to make a rice eye pillow or shoulder soother for a client of Project Self-Sufficiency, who supports single parents in our community. Come share your established skills or let us teach you how, and earn community service hours without even leaving the school!

In-School, “always available,” ongoing opportunity!

Stop by the library during an open period to partner with our Compassionate Makerspace and create a set of birthday cards for the clients of two area nonprofits, Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud, and Project Self Sufficiency. You can pick up a kit of materials and the instructions at the main desk, stay in the library to make a set of 14 cards, return the cards to the library desk and earn an hour of service! This activity can be repeated up to 5 times (for a total of 5 hours).

October 18-20, 2024, variety of opportunities available - Friends of the Loveland Public Library Book Sale @ The Ranch, 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO 80538

Teens ages 15-19 are needed to help out at the annual Friends of the Library book sale at the Ranch! Duties include helping to organize books and direct customers to different areas of the sale, going in pairs to help people take book purchases to cars, and helping to construct boxes for moving books. Click this online sign up to see and register for the various duties and times!

The Salvation Army needs volunteer bell ringers from November 22nd through December 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday in Loveland, Berthoud, and Johnstown. The 2024 annual Red Kettle Campaign is one of our primary fundraising efforts, helping to raise much-needed funds in support of many local services and programs throughout the year, including Thanksgiving food baskets and Christmas gifts for children.

The community’s financial support and kindness during the holidays enabled The Salvation Army to assist 31,872 people in Northern Colorado last year. This includes emergency shelter and medical respite lodging for people experiencing homelessness, rent and homelessness prevention, clothing and homeless gear, diapers and hygiene kits, food and snacks, pet food, bus passes and gas vouchers, youth summer camps and school supplies. Of every dollar The Salvation Army collects, $.82 is used to support our local community services.

Volunteers choose the location, date, and shift that fits their schedules. Bell ringers can split a shift with a friend or sign up as a group, and can sign up by clicking this link of locations options or calling Director, Olga Duvall, at 970-699-8380.

Please see Ms. Barrett in the library to submit completed forms or for ideas on additional service opportunities.

The 2025 BHS yearbook is available for purchase! Take advantage of the early bird prices now! You can only purchase online at this link or click on the photo above.

Please check your name in your student infinite campus account, as this is the name that will appear in the yearbook. If you notice your name is spelled incorrectly, you had a name change, etc. then please notify Mrs. Lindstrom in the counseling office so proper paperwork can be completed and changed in infinite campus by October 1st. The yearbook staff will be downloading student names in October.

October 29, 2024 during ELO (10:00am-11:00am) there will be a senior class meeting in the commons with Jostens regarding graduation. This meeting will cover all the information you need for ordering your cap & gown, graduation announcements, etc. Please make sure you attend this very important meeting!

All senior photos must be submitted to: https://photos.jostens.com/QDG3GD before Halloween. Additional guidelines are listed below:

A recognition ad, aka "baby ad", can be purchased for a senior at this link. Take advantage of the early bird prices!

• Due by Halloween
• Must be at least 5 words
• No more than 20 words
• Appropriate and dignified, no curse words or inflammatory statements
• Submission link available by Labor Day in student and parent emails, Class of 2025 Google Classroom, and BHS website under the "Parents" tab, ONLY people with a @tsd.org email can use the link
• BHS yearbook reserves the right not to publish any quote or photo submitted.

Will you please help our BHS staff fulfill their Amazon Wish Lists

Orchestra

Science Department

Athletic Secretary

Counseling

Staff Lounge

Compassionate Makerspace

Student Recognition (PBIS, Intervention, Student Awards, etc)

ALL students that drive to BHS are required to display a parking permit in their vehicle to park on campus. Please register your vehicle at the following link: http://bit.ly/bhspermit or use the QR code posted by the main office for your FREE parking permit (1st=free, if replacement is needed=$2.00/ea.) Once you have completed the form and it has been processed, you will be called to the office to pick up your permit. The permits are good until the student graduates and will be turned in at that time.

Why is this necessary? For the students and staff safety we need information on every vehicle here at the school. Any vehicle without a permit or who is parked in violation of other school rules or laws may receive a Parking Violation from BHS. First offense is a $20.00 fine and fines go up for second and third violations. Payment must be made to the school’s Bookkeeping Office within 14 days after receiving the violation. Continual violations or a serious violation may result in loss of parking privileges at BHS. If you have any questions, please speak with SRO Deputy, Vince Mosley or Campus Security

Counseling Registrar: (970)613-7711

Counseling Secretary: (970)613-7710

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm M, T, Th, F & 9:00 am - 4:00 pm W

School Hours: 8:30 am - 3:50 pm M, T, Th, F & 9:30 am - 3:50 pm W

Doors open for students: 8:15 am M, T, Th, F & 9:15 am W

Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/berthoudhs
Location: 850 Spartan Ave, Berthoud, CO, USA
Phone: (970)613-7700