Knight News
August 13, 2024
Online registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year.
Have you registered your enrolled student? If not, please do so as soon as possible.
If you need assistance you can walk into to any school in the School District of Beloit or call our Main Office at 608-361-3073 or 608-361-3009 (espanol)
We've made it so easy to register online through Skyward Family Access. It's quick, it's easy, and it will save you time!
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
VERY IMPORTANT: Please make sure that you are registered prior to the first day of school. If you are not registered, you will not have access to your schedule. Registration is done through your parent's Family Access account in Skyward. If your parent/guardian does not know their login information, please contact us so that we can send your parent/guardian an email to access their Skyward account.
Entering the School:
September 3rd is the first day of school.
At 7:30am, the main office doors will open for anyone who wants breakfast. You will go to the cafeteria immediately and will not have access to other parts of the building until Breakfast is dismissed. At 7:45am, the Main doors will open. After 7:45, all students may enter through the Main office doors. The first warning bell rings at 7:50am. You must be in your first block classroom by 7:55.
Bell Schedule For 24-25 School Year!
Block 1: 7:55 - 9:10 am
FLEX: 9:13 - 9:55 am
Block 2: 10:00 - 11:15 am
Block 3:
Lunch A: 11:20 - 11:50 am
Class A: 11:55 am - 12::50 pm
Class B: 11:20 am - 12:15 pm
Lunch B: 12:20 - 12 50 pm
Block 4: 12:553 - 2:10 pm
Block 5: 2:15 - 3:30 pm
Friday, August 30th
The incoming Freshman Class of 2028 at Beloit Memorial High School will begin their school year early on Friday, August 30th with an all-day orientation. Freshmen students will be welcomed by our very own BMHS Link Crew Leaders and school staff at 8:00 a.m. in the Barkin Arena. The morning session will consist of activities led by Junior and Senior Link Crew Leaders. Lunch will be provided in the BMHS cafeteria for students. After lunch, freshmen will be formally welcomed by BMHS administration. Freshmen will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, walk through their schedules, and find their classrooms and lockers. In each class, teachers will provide students with vital information relating to the upcoming school year. Students will be released early at 3:00 p.m. from their classes.
We are so excited to welcome our newest Purple Knights to the Beloit Memorial High School family!
BELOW ARE THE ATHLETIC PROTOCOLS TO BE FOLLOWED
WHEN ATTENDING AN ATHLETIC EVENT:
STUDENTS MUST NOT HAVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FOR THE WEEK AND NO OUTSTANDING TARDY DETENTIONS
NO ENTRY AFTER THE START OF HALFTIME/INTERMISSION
NO RE-ENTRY POLICY
MUST WEAR YOUR ENTRY BAND AT ALL TIMES ($5 FOR ADULTS, $3 FOR STUDENTS, 60 AND OLDER $2, 5 AND UNDER FREE)
NO BACKPACK OR BAGS ALLOWED (PURSES AND DIAPER BAGS WILL BE CHECKED AT THE GATE)
NO PETS
NO ALCOHOL/DRUGS/TOBACCO PRODUCTS
NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK
Any middle and elementary school age student must have a supervising adult with them at all times.
*STAY POSITIVE, CHEER FOR THE PURPLE KNIGHTS, RESPECT THE OFFICIALS AND VISITING TEAMS*
August 29th 5-7 pm
Mark your Calendars!
Back to School Night
August 29th
5:00 - 7:00 pm
We look forward to seeing you at Beloit Memorial High School on Thursday, August 29th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm for our 24-25 Back to School Night:
- Meet your teachers and play games with them
- Find your locker and get prepared for the year
- Sample food from several Beloit food trucks
- Listen to music from our very own DJ Basque
- Find your classes, the cafeteria, the health office, the library, and your Academy office
- Get information on BMHS Clubs, Sports, and Activities
- Get information on community resources
- Learn about the BMHS Academies
- Purchase a parking pass
- Get help for your Chromebook
- Get help with Skyward
- Leave some encouraging words for your student
- Enter your name to win a raffle!
We look forward to meeting you on August 29th at Back to School Night from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Student schedules will be available for BMHS students are now available. If there is a discrepancy in your schedule, students/parents should contact the appropriate counselor to set up an appointment. Please arrange these appointments prior to the first day of school, September 3rd.
Freshman - Tiffini Schwenn (tschwenn@sdb.k12.wi.us)
PACMES - Trudy Hart (thart@sdb.k12.wi.us)
BACH - Lexi Monroe (amonroe@sdb.k12.wi.us)
HHES - Angela Snow (asnow@sdb.k12.wi.us)
Note: Student schedules will only be available for students that have registered. Online Registration is available through Skyward Family Access
BMHS School Supplies consist of general supplies:
- Pocket Folders
- Ruled Loose Leaf Paper
- Spiral Notebooks
- Pens (Black, Blue and Red)
- Pencils
- Highlighter
Optional Supplies your student may want but not required:
- Planner to keep assignments in
- Post-it notes.
If any other specific supplies are needed, your student's teacher will communicate those specifics to your student.
Students may arrive at 7:30 am daily if they would like to take advantage of eating breakfast. Any students entering the building for breakfast must come through the Main Entrance, and will be directed to the cafeteria where they must remain until 7:45.
Students not eating breakfast may enter the building through the Main Entrance or Athletic Entrance doors at 7:45. All doors will be locked at 7:55. Students who come to school late will be required to sign in at the Kiosk in the Main Office before going to class.
Students will be dismissed from school at 3:30. Please avoid picking your student up early.
If your student must leave during the school day:
- PLEASE send a note with them in the morning to be dismissed at the time they need to leave.
- You MUST come in to the Main Office and sign them out to leave. Only a parent/guardian that is listed in Skyward may sign out the student.
- Avoid leaving a message on the attendance line to dismiss your student as it may not be received in time.
If you are a licensed driver who will be driving to school this next school year - student parking by permit only. Students must complete a permit application Once approved, the permit will be issued to you at a cost of $100.00. (Please note: parking without a permit is a violation and will result in a parking citation by the City of Beloit). Applications can be picked up in the Main Office.
VISITORS TO ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS
The safety, security, and well-being of our students, families, and staff is our number one priority.
In 2020, the School District of Beloit began using the Raptor Visitor Management System. The Raptor system allows us to better monitor visitors, contractors, and volunteers who enter our schools. Upon entering any district building or school, all visitors will be required to sign in and present a picture ID. Acceptable IDs include, state-issued IDs such as a driver's license, a passport, or a consular card. The ID will be scanned into the Raptor software system.
This security protocol follows Board Policy 860, Rule 1 that states, "any person other than a student or district employee is regarded as a visitor" and must report to the building's main office for authorization before going anywhere in the school building.
MAIN OFFICE PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS & VISITORS
The following Main Office procedure is to support visitors and students who need to come and go during the school day. These new procedures will be in place to increase the safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors.
FOR VISITORS:
When you approach the main entrance doors, press the intercom button and our office staff will greet you. They will ask for your name and the reason for your visit before letting you in.
If you are at the school to pick up your student, the main office staff will verify you are identified on Skyward as someone who is able to pick the student up. If you are not listed in Skyward we will need prior permission from the student’s parent in order to release the student to you.
Students will meet you at your vehicle.
If you are at the school because you are a volunteer, the main office staff will verify that your volunteer application is approved. You will be asked to present a picture ID. Acceptable IDs include, state-issued IDs such as a driver's license, a passport, or a consular card. The ID will be scanned into the Raptor software system, and you will be provided with a visitor’s badge to wear while in the school.
If you are at the school because you have an appointment; the main office staff will verify your appointment with the staff member you are meeting with. You will be asked to present a picture ID. Acceptable IDs include, state-issued IDs such as a driver's license, a passport, or a consular card. The ID will be scanned into the Raptor software system, and you will be provided with a visitor’s badge to wear while in the school.
FOR STUDENTS:
If you are coming to school after 7:55 am you will be required to sign in at the main office.
When you approach the main entrance doors, press the intercom button and our office staff will greet you. They will ask for your name and the reason for your visit before letting you in.
The main office staff will verify that you are a BMHS student, and you will sign in at the Kiosk
If you are coming from an appointment, please be sure to give the main office staff your excused note.
If you are leaving school early you are required to leave the building through the Main Office and “sign out” in the student sign in / sign out book.
All students signing out early must have documentation from a parent stating the reason you are leaving. Students who do not have a note will not be allowed to leave.
Any student who leaves campus early because it is built into their schedule (college classes, shortened schedule, work release, apprenticeship, internship, etc.) will be required to exit the building through the main office. Students who leave for these types of reasons will have a special pass that indicates they are able to leave. Please be sure to have your pass on you and ready to show office staff when you “sign out.”
The vision of BMHS is that all students will graduate college, career, and community ready, and demonstrate the 6 traits of our Portrait of a Graduate. To meet this goal, it is our responsibility as educators at BMHS to prepare each student for exceptional post-secondary learning, and to prepare our students for the careers they are passionate to experience. We are committed to aligning our work with our vision and mission to provide students high quality instruction in an environment that reflects high expectations, is safe, supportive, and inclusive. We look forward to cultivating strong relationships between home and school so that we can work collaboratively to ensure the ultimate success of our students.
