MIDTERMS Info.

• January 8 & 9: Science & ELA Midterms (regular schedule)
• January 10 & 13: Related Studies Midterms (regular schedule)
• January 14 & 15: Math & Social Studies Midterms (regular schedule)

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

January 23: Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00pm

January 23: Program of Studies Presentation, Grades 9-11 @ 5:00pm in the FAUD

January 23: Program of Studies Presentation, Rising 9th Grade @ 6:00pm in the FAUD

February 5: BCTC East Campus Open House 5:00-8:00pm

February 11: BCTC West Campus Open House 5:00-8:00pm

March 13, 14, 15: BASH Musical "Once Upon a Mattress" @ 7:00pm in the NAUD

March 16: BASH Musical "Once Upon a Mattress" 2:00pm in the NAUD

We will follow our midterm schedule below even if we have a Flexible Instruction Day on Monday.

BASH Families,

Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 4:00-7:00pm. Sign-ups will be provided to families starting on Friday, 1/10/2025. Department Leaders will be in the Cafe from 5:00-7:00pm for curriculum discussion. Please note, that Teacher Conferences will run concurrently with the Program of Studies Presentations in the FAUD (see details below).

Please monitor your email.

Thank you,

BASH Admin.

Please see the attachment below for Program of Studies Presentation dates/times as well as Course Selection Information.

• January 23: Program of Studies Presentation, Grades 9-11 @ 5:00pm in the FAUD
• January 23: Program of Studies Presentation, Rising 9th Grade @ 6:00pm in the FAUD

Hi Seniors!

Local scholarships are now available! All applications may be found on the counseling page under the scholarship tab. Here is the direct link-

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19BsACNouK_EEXS5hGs7RLdGwEB1lKTKrH9PK4hbgm6k/edit?usp=sharing

Please be sure to read over the requirements for the applications. BASH local scholarship applications are available from December 20th – February 25th . We also have scholarships offered from the Berks County Community Foundation. They will be open for student applications January 1st- March 1st.

All completed applications are due to the counseling office no later than February 25th at 4:00 pm. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason. Please stop by the counseling office with any questions.

Also found on our counseling page are scholarships that are not local, as well as scholarship search engines. Be on the lookout for any that may apply to you.

Thank you,

BASH Counselors

Thank you Ms. Gallagher for presenting Career Exploration information to the class of 2026! Please Click Here for the link to the G-Slides.

Please reach out to your counselor with questions.

Thank you

Thank you again to all who helped with the BASH Veteran Memorial Dedication! Channel 6 ABC News has a video to highlights of the event.

Class of 2027,

You received a copy of your PreACT results in HR on Thursday, 12/12/24. If you recall, this test is practice for the ACT (American College Test), which you took in October. You will receive a score report as well as your test booklet. Below you will find a voiced over presentation to help you understand your results. It is recommended that you view this presentation upon receipt of your results to help you understand your report. If you still have questions about your report, Mrs. Oxenreider and Ms. Greener will be in the library reference area on Monday, December 16th during homeroom to answer any questions.

The presentation is also found on our website and in our Google classroom so you can share with your parent(s)/guardian(s). It will also be featured in our January newsletter set to be released prior to the break. Thank you for taking this test seriously and we hope it provides you valuable insight into your skills and interests.

Have a wonderful day!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VwClv331e28eu-vx3nK1swnZ24NcK5tU/view?usp=drive_link

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

This is your opportunity to explore the immersive educational opportunities offered at BCTC. Embark on a campus tour to witness their cutting-edge labs, engage with experienced instructors who bring real-world insights, and connect with current students in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Click on this link for more information about the open houses and the programs offered at BCTC.

Please also note that IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY. Applications submitted after our first-round deadline will be entered into second round. However, you can still apply for the 25-26 school year!! The directions to apply to BCTC can be found on the high school website under Resources- School Counseling- BCTC or you can click here: BCTC Application.

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

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!

Canva is also used in the creation of this newsletter.

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Boyertown Area Senior High
120 North Monroe Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7435