Blue Hills News
October 27, 2023
Dear Blue Hills Families
Seniors: Information is now available for graduation. Please be sure to read and review the information with your families. Graduation rehearsals start in just two weeks. You must have all fees/debts paid before you receive your cap and gown at the last rehearsal. Don't wait!
Please read the Route 24/Canton St Closure information below. The closure begins tomorrow, May 3, and runs through Monday, May 6.
Next week - May 6 to May 10 - we celebrate Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week at BHR. We have the best teachers and staff anywhere, and we are thankful for all that they do! We will be celebrating with some treats, some food, some games, and some giveaways. Thanks to all who have donated or supported this week, in particular the BHR Boosters and the Neponset Valley Rotary Club.
Route 24/Canton Street Closures
From https://www.mass.gov/info-details/about-the-route-24-over-canton-street-bridge-replacement-project
Accelerated Bridge Construction methods will be used to minimize impacts to the traveling public.
There will be two weekend closures to replace both the northbound and southbound bridges carrying Route 24. During bridge closures, Route 24 traffic will be maintained through two lanes in each direction.
Stage 2: Replace Route 24 Northbound Bridge
Weekend closure: May 3 to May 6, 2024*
Route 24 Impacts:
- From 8:00 P.M. on May 3 to 4:00 A.M. on May 6, there will be lane shifts and lane reductions from 3 to 2 in each direction near the Route 24 northbound bridge.
- At the bridge, traffic will cross the median and move onto the open southbound bridge.
Canton Street Impacts:
- Canton Street closed from 5:00 P.M. on May 3 to 4:00 P.M. on May 6 for public safety during active overhead construction.
*Closure dates are weather dependent
SkillsUSA Competition
Congratulations to our Skills state award winners:
Jean Gakaya - Gold in Criminal Justice
Javanni Logan - Bronze in Information Technology Services
Jackie Ou - Silver in Internetworking
Jackie Ou - ready for Silver!
Alumni of the Month - May 2024
National Honor Society Induction
Congratulations to the 21 new members of NHS, as they were inducted on Wednesday, May 1. We also recognized 15 current members for successfully completing a year of service. Under the direction of Ms. Barley, NHS members engage in service projects throughout the year, and are selected based on academics, leadership, service, and character.
New Inductees:
Thalia Bazile
Richard Brittle
Mia Castillo
Madison Charnitsky
Alexis D’Arcy
Cailtin Dennehy
Phoenix Duggan
Ashleigh Horne
Ryan Huynh
Isabelle Leitao-Cassidy
Matthew Mahoney
Ace Nasanofsky
Saige O’Keefe
Issachara Odom
Mary Oruma
Jason Piasecki
Christopher Riviere
Benjamin Rossini
Bridgette Sandraow
Jennifer Silva
Olivia Verity
Current Members:
Natalie Finch
Jean Gakaya
Morgan Hart
Shiyannah Jean-Baptiste
Melissa Johnson
Julian Joseph
Zuzanna Kackowska
Neylah Lopes
Chelsea Lopez
Eric MacLean
Joseph Mahoney
Riley McCroary
Christina Rossini
Polixeni Stamatos
Annelise Witunsky
DVC Art Show - 2024
NHS Tutoring
NHS Fabric Drive
SDSC Clothing Drive
May/June Calendar
Booster Club Updates
- Boosters Comedy Club Event, May 10 - tickets now available - https://my.cheddarup.com/c/comedy-show-may-10th
- Next Boosters Meeting: May 8, 7 p.m., Chateau Restaurant
- Senior lawn signs will be available for pickup Wed 4/24 from 6-8 pm, Sat 4/27 from 9-11 am (pick up in front of the gym) or at out next Boosters mtg Wed 5/8 7-8 pm in the school restaurant
- Online Store: Open through Mid-May - https://blue-hills-boosters-store-2022-23-copy.cheddarup.com
May Lunch Menu
Upcoming Events
May 6: AP US Gov't Exam
May 8: AP US Lit Exam
May 13: MVADA Track Meet @ BHR
May 14: AP US Lang Exam
May 15: DVC Art Show, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. @ BHR
Attendance Reminder
The student attendance guidelines are contained within the Parent-Student Handbook. Please be advised:
A student will be required to attend summer school upon the accumulation of sixteen (16) absences in order to fulfill BHR attendance requirements. An additional course will be required for every five (5) absences accumulated after (16). All such courses must be taken at the Blue Hills Regional Summer School. All course subjects must be approved by the (ARB) Academic Review Board. If a student is absent on consecutive days it will be counted as one day’s absence if accompanied by a doctor’s note. Notes must be provided within one week of the student’s return to school. All notes must be originals with an authorized signature and date(s) on the doctor’s office stationary. The student’s home phone number and homeroom must be on all doctors’ notes. Absences on special days, assemblies, etc. will be counted as a full day’s absence. A student must be in attendance for at least half the school day to be counted present. Half the school day means being in school from 7:47 am to 11:00 am or 11:00 am to 2:20 pm.
All out-of-school suspensions will be counted day for day towards a student’s maximum number of absences.
If you are not in class or homeroom by 7:48 AM, you are considered absent from school. You must sign in at Student Affairs Office and receive an admittance pass in order to attend class. If you arrive late for school, you are considered tardy and you must report to the Main Office prior to admission.
On the 4th tardy per term and every 4 tardies thereafter, you will be subject to Saturday detention. You and your parent/guardian may be required to meet with the Principal. Parking privileges may be suspended or revoked. Continued tardies may result in more severe penalties being assigned.
Health Authorization Form
Thank you to the many of you that have completed this already on PowerSchool. In order to provide any medications (even over the counter) to your student, we must have parental authorization. Log into PowerSchool and complete the Health Authorization Form.
Bus App Instructions - FirstView
Please use this First Student provided app to track your bus route. It updates frequently, and is a tool to help provide real-time (or close to it) information.
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Blue Hills Regional Technical School’s mission is to continue its history of academic achievement, technical training and character development through a curriculum which emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technical programs and challenging academic courses, enabling its students to become competent, caring and productive people in a diverse and changing world.
Core Values:
Community, Opportunity, Relevance, Employability
Website: www.bluehills.org
Location: 800 Randolph Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 781 828 5800
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The Blue Hills Regional Technical School District is an equal opportunity educational institution. All programs, courses of study and activities are open to all students without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability. The School District is in full compliance with Massachusetts Law, Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1971, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (U.S. Code), and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals may make inquiries relative to Chapter 622 and Title IX from the coordinator, at the school address or by phoning 781-828-5800.