Biglerville High School

• Dec 20 - Early Dismissal/Teachers Professional Development
• Dec 23 - Jan 1 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
• Jan 16 - Winter Concert
• Jan 17 - Early Dismissal/Teachers Professional Development
• Jan 20 - No School for Student/Teachers Professional Development

Today at the high school,

something went down.

It required Ms. Graham to

wear a nightgown.

Mr. Foster ate eggs and

put on some weight;

The entire production

was really quite great!

A true star was born in ol'

Mr. Heyser,

And Ms. Meeson's script

couldn't have been much wiser!

The students provided quite the

laugh track,

For when it comes to humor,

they sure have a knack!

If you missed the production,

there's always next year......

OR! There's the option to simply

click HERE

Dear Families of Biglerville High School,

At the heart of our work is ensuring our students feel physically, intellectually, emotionally, and culturally safe and are celebrated for what they can bring to the learning environment. We need your voice in our school’s effort to bring about growth and positive outcomes for our learning community.

The Pennsylvania School Climate Improvement Process at Upper Adams School District is designed to understand and grow the school community’s positive climate by including all stakeholders (family, students, faculty, staff, and community partners). Please use this method to share your perceptions and experiences through the Pennsylvania School Climate Survey. The survey is now open and will remain open until December 27, 2024. The survey is available in English and Spanish.

Please use this link to access the survey:

https://tinyurl.com/yc7etaba_

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Estimadas familias de la escuela secundaria Biglerville:

En el centro de nuestro trabajo está garantizar que nuestros estudiantes se sientan seguros física, intelectual, emocional y culturalmente y que se los valore por lo que pueden aportar al entorno de aprendizaje. Necesitamos su voz en el esfuerzo de nuestra escuela por generar crecimiento y resultados positivos para nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje.

El Proceso de Mejora del Ambiente Escolar de Pennsylvania en el Distrito Escolar Upper Adams está diseñado para comprender y hacer crecer el ambiente positivo de la comunidad escolar al incluir a todas las partes interesadas (familia, estudiantes, profesores, personal y socios comunitarios). Utilice este método para compartir sus percepciones y experiencias a través de la Encuesta sobre el Ambiente Escolar de Pennsylvania. La encuesta ya está abierta y permanecerá abierta hasta el 27 de diciembre de 2024. La encuesta está disponible en inglés y español.

Utilice este enlace para acceder a la encuesta:

https://tinyurl.com/yc7etaba

Mrs. Beth Graham

Principal .

Biglerville High School and the Upper Adams Middle School Music Department is proud to present its annual Winter Concert on Thursday evening January 16, 2025 in the BHS auditorium at 7 PM. Admission is free.

Reminder - 11th-GRADE PHYSICALS - Due

The Pennsylvania school code mandates medical examinations for students in grades K, 6, and 11. Physicals are to be completed within 4 months prior to the start of the school year. Contact Nurse Jones @ s.jones@upperadams.org if you have any questions. You may pick up a physical form in the school office or by selecting the link provided Private or School PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM.

Students recently showcased their creativity and knowledge in the Element Driver’s License project, turning scientific details about periodic table elements into vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs. From basic facts like atomic numbers to unique fun facts and real-world uses, each project highlighted the students’ research skills and originality.

Congratulations to everyone for their hard work and impressive results! Your efforts brought chemistry to life in a memorable and engaging way. A special congratulations to the top three winners in the Best Overall, Most Creative, and Most Incorporated categories—your exceptional work truly stood out!

Copper by Mariela Cardoso-Reyes

1st Place Best Overall

1st Place Most Creative

3rd Place Most Incorporated

The Apple City FFA will be quite busy Monday, January 6, 2025 at the FFA Midwinter Convention in the Large Arena at the PA State Farm Show.

This year we have 4 members getting the highest degree possible at the state level, the PA Keystone Degree. Caden Kesel, JC Schulteis, Jack Shannon and Bearsun Zullinger will be among the top 5% of the PA FFA membership to receive this award.

This year we are fortunate enough to have 14 students being presented with a free FFA Jacket Alexis Cruz-Exquivias, Mason Kane, Dorian King, Ben Long, Elyse Mead, Tyler Miller, Mason Mentzer, Eli Nelson, Tritt Taylor, Thania Ventura-Honorato, Sadie Wicker, and Timber Zullinger will be the among 900 members receiving them at the MidWinter Convention. Special thanks go out to Jenni Lobaugh, Bear Mountain Orchards, Hollabaugh Bro's, JC Schulteis, Adams County Nursery, Kellie Taylor, Sandoes Fruit Market, Phil Pitzer and the Upper Adams Jaycees for financially sponsoring the jackets.

Pictures to follow in a later newsletter.

Nine members of The Friends of Rachel Club visited The Gardens at Gettysburg nursing home on Wednesday afternoon. They brought holiday cards and chocolates for the residents and spent time chatting with them while playing some fun and competitive games of Bingo. The staff and residents were very thankful for our visit. It was a special experience for both the residents and club members.

For anyone interested in Engineering, HACC will be hosting 2 Engineering Career Day's. While you are here, you will be learning from industry leaders, participating in hands-on activities, and exploring different engineering careers. The first day will be located at HACC's Harrisburg Campus on February 21, 2025 and the deadline to register is February 7, 2025. The next one will be located at HACC's Lancaster Campus on March 7, 2025 and the deadline to register is February 21, 2025. Both of these days will run from 8:30am to 12:30pm and lunch will be provided!

If you would like to attend at the Harrisburg Campus, register here.

If you would like to attend at the Lancaster Campus, register here.

Click the link to the Adams County Public Library's website. They have six locations that serve Adams County, Pennsylvania. Here's what's happening at the library https://www.adamslibrary.org/.

Fri., Dec 27

4:30 PM - BJV Basketball @ 2024 Northern Lebanon Holiday Tournament

6:30 PM - GV Basketball @ 2024 Hanover Holiday Tournament, Departs @ 4:45 PM

7:30 PM - BV Basketball @ 2024 Northern Lebanon Holiday Tournament

Sat., Dec 28

TBA - BV Basketball @ 2024 Northern Lebanon Holiday Tournament

TBA - BJV Basketball @ 2024 Northern Lebanon Holiday Tournament

10:00 AM - BV Wrestling @ 2024 Trojan Wars @ Chambersburg HS, Departs @ 7:00 AM

6:00 PM - GV Basketball @ 2024 Hanover Holiday Tournament

Sun., Dec 29

9:00 AM - BV Wrestling @ 2024 Trojan Wars @ Chambersburg HS, Departs @ 6:15 AM

For up-to-date printable sports schedules, go to ArbiterLive Sports.

Happy Friday! We made it! Here's our list of shoutouts to wrap up 2024!

• Special shout out to the FFA Officer Team for making Christmas a little more merry with their Secret Santa activity.
• Shout out to Joy Chapman and Wren Elswick for creating the best, most artistic Christmas countdown I've ever had the privilege of hosting on my whiteboard.
• A special thank you to Jocelyn Acevedo and Angel Aguilar-Apolinar for their hard work on the door decorating competition as well as the rest of Mrs. Hebert's Advisory students for their part contributing to the overall door design. You guys rock!
• Thank you to the Friends of Rachel Club members for spreading holiday joy and kindness to The Gardens at Gettysburg nursing home residents.
• Mrs. Troutman would like to extend a special thanks to Ally Bennett for spending time with her Mom during the Friends of Rachel field trip!
• Shoutout to Dr. Swope for organizing fun spirit activities leading up to Christmas!
• Shout out to Liliana Aguilar-Apolinar - thank you for the tamales! What a special Christmas treat!
• Mrs. Kelley sends a thank you to the High School Chorus for being such a fun, creative and supportive group! Your song lyrics and performances in class this week were ones to remember - especially how you all encouraged each other! Let's keep it going in the new year - I miss you already

I hope you have a wonderful winter break! Here's to a fantastic 2025! Go Canners!