BHS Newsletter
November 2024
Class of 2025 Commencement, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Principal's Message
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday next week, I want to express my gratitude for the support, dedication, and time given back to make Brunswick High School a great place. I want to especially thank all of the parents, guardians, and staff members who volunteer, coach, organize, donate and support our students and programs.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we’re thankful for, and I hope you have the opportunity to spend time with loved ones—whether with family or friends. It’s a well-deserved break, and I encourage everyone to rest, recharge, and enjoy.
Please note that school will be closed for the Thanksgiving break starting on Wednesday, 11/27 and school will resume on Monday, 12/2.
BHS wishes you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving,
Mr. Merrill
Principal
Brunswick High School
330-273-0495 option 8
@BCSDBrunswickHS
@BHSMerrill
Financial Aid Application is Open for College & Career School! Don't Wait!
Exams are December 18th, 19th, and 20th
BHS SAT, PSAT, & EOC/OST Transportation and Final Exam Changes
Just a reminder that the transportation during the PSAT, SAT, Midterms, Final Exams, and Senior Exams are in place. Transportation will be provided at its regular scheduled morning and afternoon times. Students who don't drive, have a ride or permission to walk home, will report to the East Cafe for study hall until 2:10 pm dismissal. Please reference the letters linked below for more information.
Exams Information and Clarification:
The BCSD Calendar is a year in advance. Exams are always the last three days of the semester, and will not be given early.
Students who do not take their exam will receive an F for their final exam on their report card. This will impact their GPA and class ranking. Any make-up exam must be scheduled prior with the teacher.
Seniors, It's Scholarship Time!
BHS Presents Cinderella! February 6 and February 8!
LINK Fundraiser- Mr. Blue Devil 11/26! All are Welcome!
Brunswick High School Reveal of Our New Home Fall of 2027!
LFO- Link for Other
Brunswick High School's Link Crew is holding their annual LFO, Link for Others, a schoolwide event to help those in our community during the holiday season. Link Crew works with the Salvation Army to help identify families in need. The tradition of helping our community has always been part of the Blue Devil tradition for over 50 years. From food drives for local food pantries, sponsoring families in need with clothing, raising money for St. Baldricks, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, providing toys for local children's hospital and the BHS pantry with personal care items, backpacks, supplies, and food.
This year, Brunswick High School is sponsoring eight families. This is truly a team effort with students and staff working together to help those families in need. All 2nd period classes will sponsor a child. Students and teachers will work together to collect items on the child’s wish list or by bringing in non-perishable items. With our help, the families may be able to enjoy Christmas and the holidays for their family. LFO will be collection items until December 6th.
Congratulations The Blue Devils All- GCC
LET'S GO BLUE! Athletic Information!
Brunswick High School Athletic Events
Mr. Jim Kovi
Athletic Director
Phone: 330-273-0496
Email: jkovi@bcsoh.org
Ms. Athena Fleming
Athletic Secretary
Phone 330.273.0496
Email: afleming@bcsoh.org
University of Akron STEM Career Day February 8th!
Student of the Month! Submit your Application!
Looking for Career Options? A Career Coach is Available!
Class of 2025 Senior Pictures Due- December 16th to be Included in the Yearbook!
Senior Yearbook Pictures
IMPORTANT information regarding senior photos and yearbook. Please read all the way through, make a plan to have your Senior Picture taken!
- ALL SENIORS MUST BE PHOTOGRAPHED by Cavanaugh Photography by December 16, 2024 to be included in the yearbook and on the class composite.
- Call Cavanaugh Photography at (440) 973-4390 to set up your free picture
- Yearbooks can be ordered at this link: Order your 2025 yearbook here!
If you have any questions, please contact, Mrs. Pinkerman at Cpinkerman@bcsoh.org
Upcoming Events & Opportunities at BHS
Interested in the Military? Talk to a Recruiter during lunch!
Looking for Girls to Join Wrestling!
London's Calling! Mr. Curtis is Going to London! Interested?
ATTENDANCE OFFICE - LOCATED IN THE BACK OF BHS - BY THE STUDENT ENTRANCE
If your child is going to be absent, please call the appropriate attendance line each day. You can call the attendance line anytime day or night. Attendance lines are by grade level, please see the numbers below. Consider adding the attendance line as a contact in your phone.
ATTENDANCE LINES
9th/10th Grades: (330) 273-5964
11th/12th Grades: (330) 273-5966
NURSE: 330-273-0408 - Located in the Center.
NEW ATTENDANCE OFFICE LOCATION: BACK WEST ENTRANCE
When picking up or dropping off your child: if they are coming in late or being picked up for an appointment, they MUST sign in and out at the New Attendance Office in the back West.
If you have any questions, please contact the grade level office.
If your child is sick and with the nurse, your child will be signed out at the Center Entrance Doors. For Safety reasons, never leave with your child without notifying and signing out with a grade level secretary, office or the Nurse.
BHS Information and Important Links
- BHS 2024-25 Homeroom List
- Final Forms Make sure to update contact your information, emergency contacts, etc.
- New student parking location, arrival and dismissal traffic patterns, parent drop off back west and center lot, and new one way exit on Boyer during dismissal.
- BCSD 2024-25 School Calendar
- PaySchools Parent Registration - Point of Sales Payment System for Lunch/Breakfast
- Free & Reduced Lunch Application
- Opt-In Transportation Link Complete if your family will be riding a bus to school
- Cell Phone Policy
BCSD 2024-2025 Updated School Calendar
See Something, Hear Something, Say Something
The Brunswick City School District encourages students, teachers, staff, parents and other members of our community to report any instances of potential violence, bullying, self-harm or any other issue where our students may be at risk. Information about the SaferSchools Tip Line can be found on the Brunswick City Schools webpage. The Brunswick City School District partners with SaferSchools Ohio to provide our families with a free resource for keeping our schools safe. The anonymous tip line service helps alert local law enforcement to potential school safety crisis. By calling or texting the statewide tip line (844-SAFEROH), you can report anything that is suspicious or endangering to you, your friends or your school. The SaferSchools Tip Line accepts calls and texts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you for keeping our Brunswick Community SAFE.
Upcoming dates to remember:
District & BHS Calendar of Events All Building. Quick event check to see what is happening around the district in all schools! Great one stop check for parents, guardians, and students.
*Dates, times, and locations can change. Please check newsletter for updates.
NOVEMBER
11/26 Mr. Blue Devil 7:00 pm in the PAC. Tickets $5, Doors open at 6:30 pm
11/27 - 29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
DECEMBER
12/14 Craft Fair - East Cafeteria
12/18 BHS Exams Adjusted Schedule
12/19 BHS Exams Adjusted Schedule
12/20 BHS Exams Adjusted Schedule
12/20 End of Second Quarter
12/23-1/6/2025 WINTER BREAK - Happy Holidays!
JANUARY
1/6 STAFF ½ DAY INSERVICE / ½ DAY WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL
1/7 Students return from Winter Break and report to homeroom
1/20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
1/30 Excellence Celebration from 6:00-9:00 PM located in the PAC
1/31 Blood Drive West Gym
FEBRUARY
2/4 Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:15-7:15 p.m.
2/14 STAFF ½ DAY INSERVICE / ½ DAY WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL
2/17 President’s Day - NO SCHOOL
2/24 Family First Night
MARCH
3/13 End of Third quarter
3/14 STAFF ½ DAY INSERVICE / ½ DAY WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL
3/24-3/28 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
APRIL
4/15 SAT All 11th Grade Students (Dismissed after testing)
4/15 ELA II EOC Part 1 all 10th Grade Students (Dismissed after testing) OST
4/16 ELA II EOC Part 2 all 10th Grade Students (Delayed Start) OST
4/18 NO SCHOOL
4/21 STAFF ½ DAY INSERVICE / ½ DAY WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL
4/23 Biology EOC Part 1 and Part 2 OST
4/24 American History and Government EOC, Part 1 and Part 2 OST
4/29 Algebra and Geometry EOC and EOC Part 1 OST
4/30 Algebra and Geometry EOC and EOC Part 2 OST
*OST Ohio State Testing
MAY
5/10 Prom at Encore in Strongsville
5/15 Senior Awards 7:00 p.m. James J. Hayas Performing Arts Center (PAC)
5/22 Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony is at 7:00 p.m. at the Stadium
5/26 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
5/27 BHS Exams
5/28 BHS Exams
5/29 BHS Exams
5/29 End of fourth quarter - Last day for students
5/30 Last day for Teachers
Questions, Visit the Brunswick City Schools Website for Information!
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