BHS Tiger News
Week of September 29, 2024
Week #5 - Belleville High School
Greetings, Belleville Families - This is week #5 of the school year, and we are excited to introduce, along with the Counseling Team, our Purpose Pathways focus! With the BHS vision of Purpose, Excellence, and ACHIEVEMENT! , the Purpose Pathways are designed to help students explore their interests, hobbies and careers according to their own unique gifts, talents, and abilities. See the Counseling section below for more information!
✅ ATTENDANCE is in MiStar!
Did you know?! In addition to grades and assignments, you can also view your student's attendance on Parent Connection/MiStar DAILY. Most student detentions can be alleviated by simply getting to class on time. Please monitor this for your stduent and DISCUSS with them any hindrances to excellent attendance habits. Remember, grades are UPDATED EVERY TUESDAY, so Wednesday and Thursday are good days to check in.
TRAFFIC/PARKING SOLUTIONS 👍
Student Drop Off in the Morning:
Parents and Guardians, if you have been dropping your student(s) off at the East parking lot (staff and student parking lot entrance), beginning tomorrow, you will not be permitted to leave the lot until 7:14 AM unless you have a permit. The exit leaving the staff lot will be barricaded 🚫 until that time for the safety of staff and students. To avoid this, please use the student drop-off entrance on the West side entrance near the VBPS Central Office and follow the guided route to SAFELY drop off your student(s). Do NOT drop your student off anywhere except in front of the athletic wing doors where we have security guards guiding you and preventing any unnecessary accidents. If EVERYONE follows these instructions, drop off will move smoothly and timely.
Additionally, when exiting student drop off, you may only turn ✋👈 left until all West side traffic is clear. This is to keep traffic flowing for buses, staff, and students who need to enter on the East entrance. Once you turn left, you can make a quick right on High Street to go East. Please be patient 🙂 and use compassion when dropping students off. Our traffic guards are doing their best to keep traffic flowing and to keep everyone safe!
Beware of the Tow Truck
If you are a student driver, you must have a parking sticker on the top left of your windshield. Parking permits for the school year are $50.00. The application is in the main office. If you need to drive a different car, you will need to get a temporary parking pass. If you will be driving multiple cars, you may purchase another parking sticker for 5.00 for the second car.
If you only drive once in a while, you can purchase a one-day parking pass for 1.00 per day in the office. You can purchase this in advance. If you have any questions, go to the Main Office or email Paula Slingerland.
This Wednesday - Tiger Parent PTO @ 6:30pm
📅 Remember the first Tiger Parent PTO Meeting is October 2nd at 6:30pm, and The BEST Schools have the BEST parent participation!
- I can help organize activities or events
- I can donate or work for events
- I can do both!
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS! These are the ONLY 3 questions on the survey above. If you haven't done so already, please click the link above and choose one of the items so we know when to reach out for support.
We look forward to working with you - in Purpose, Excellence, and ACHIEVEMENT - GO TIGERS!
Main Office: 734.697.9133
Counseling Office: 734.697.9122
BHS Student Media Sites
⭐GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT BHS!!
THE BHS MEDIA TEAM
For this school year, student leadership in one of our main focus areas. With that, we present to you the 2024-2025 Student Media Team!! Please FOLLOW THEM on the various Social Media options below, as they build their communications and marketing skills! We're looking forward to all the great ways they'll share our great news!
Important Dates and Upcoming Events:
October 2nd: Count Day - All Students Present
October 2nd: BHS Tiger Parent PTO Meeting, 6:30pm
October 2nd: BHS Senior Parent Meeting, 7:00pm
October 7th-11th: Homecoming Spirit Week
October 9th: Powder Puff Football, 7-8:30pm
October 11th: Homecoming Game, 7pm vs Wayne Memorial
October 12th: Homecoming Dance, BHS Commons
October 16th: Parent-Teacher Conferences 4pm-7pm (In-Person)
October 17th: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 11:30am-2:30pm (In-Person), 4pm-7pm (Virtual)
October 17th: Half Day for Students, 10:31am dismissal
October 18th: Half Day, 10:31am dismissal - Staff and Students.
October 22nd: Picture Re-take day
🥦 Click the Link Below for the Lunch Menu 🍕:
Hey, BHS! For all Athletics Information, including upcoming practices and game schedules, click the LINK below. GO TIGERS!
BHS Athletics Homepage | Belleville High School (vanburenschools.net)
ALERT! Ticket Purchasing❗
Schools in the KLAA will be offering options this year for purchasing tickets for athletic events. See the attached documents showing options at each KLAA School. Belleville High School will be using GoFan exclusively (No Cash at the gate). Card Readers will be available. Students under High School age MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all athletic events. Thank you and Go Tigers!
Public Service Announcement
From Your STUDENT COUNCIL - Your Guide to Student Activities!
BHS Student/Parent/Guardian Updates:
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 there will be an important Class of 2025 Senior Parent meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. Please plan to attend this meeting. At this time Graduate Services, the cap and gown representative will be in attendance as well as staff including counselors, administration and others to speak about ALL of the important information seniors and their parents will need to know for the upcoming year.
Homecoming Week 2024 is Monday, October 7, 2024 - Saturday, October 12, 2024.
BHS Spirit Days information is linked here.
This year's Powder Puff Football Game, the Seniors versus the Juniors, will take place on Wednesday, October 9th, on the BHS Football Field beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 per person. Due to the game being a student council fundraising event, athletic passes will not be accepted for admission. The concession stand will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The theme this year for the Homecoming Dance is “The Black and White Ball ” which will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. (see link for more information) BHS Homecoming Dance Information Link
Upcoming Dates:
BHS Tiger Parent Meeting - October 2, 2024 - 6:30pm in the Commons, then...
BHS Senior Parent Meeting - October 2, 2024 - 7:00pm in Main Auditorium
BHS Homecoming Football game - October 11, 2024
BHS Homecoming Dance - October 12, 2024 - 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Greetings from the Counseling Team!
Welcome to the Belleville High School Counseling Department! Please note that student last names are served by the corresponding counselor above. All students have access to counseling services:
- Vision: The vision of counseling in the district is to produce graduates who are career and college ready, know how to make positive choices and manifest the desire to impact their community and the world in a positive way.
- Mission: The mission of counselors in the Van Buren Public School District is to provide academic, social, and emotional support to students as they grow and develop into lifelong learners.
The BHS Purpose Pathways
What are the Purpose Pathways?
The Purpose Pathways are careers that are grouped together because of their shared similar interests and strengths. All pathways include a variety of occupations that require different levels of education and training. Selecting a Purpose Pathway provides a focus into which one can begin directing energies and determining a tentative career “fit” - though it is always acceptable to change one’s mind. By identifying a pathway students are aided in selecting courses, extra-curricular activities and part-time employment. The Pathways provide a plan for all students regardless of their interests, abilities, talents, or desired levels of education. All pathways have equal dignity.
EACH MONTH, a member of our Counseling team will provide information and opportunities for a specific pathway (identified by its color). We look forward to supporting your student as they discover and grow in their unique path. In Purpose, Excellence, and ACHIEVEMENT - GO TIGERS!
General Scholarship Resources
College, Career and Workforce Resources
Thank you for your time and attention to this week's Tiger News. Have a great week everyone, and GO TIGERS!
~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Mrs. Slingerland, BNT Director Mr. Strzalkowski, and AD Mr. Brodie