Knight News

Monday, September 2nd

• NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY!

Tuesday, September 3rd

• First Day of Classes for All Students

• Var Boys Cross-Country (4:15 pm)

• Jv/Var Girls Tennis vs. Monroe (4:15 pm)

• Jv/Var Boys Soccer vs. Elkhorn (4:30/6:30 pm)

• Girls Volleyball vs. Waterford (5:00/6:30 pm)

Wednesday, September 4th

• Jv Girls Golf vs. Westosha Central (3:30 pm)

Thursday, September 5th

• Staff Meeting (3:45-5:00 pm)

• Jv Girls Golf @ Wilmot Union (3:30 pm)

• Jv/Var Girls Tennis @ Wilmot Union (4:15 pm)

• Jv Football @ Elkhorn (4:30/6:15 pm)

• Jv/Var Boys Volleyball @ Waterford (5:00/6:30 pm)

• Jv/Var Girls Volleyball vs. Deerfield (5:00/6:30 pm)

• Jv/Var Boys Soccer vs. DeKalb (5:00/7:00 pm)

• Var Girls Swim Conference Relays (5:30 pm)

Friday, September 6th

• Family Engagement - Tailgate Football (4:30 pm)

• Var Football vs. Elkhorn (7:00 pm)

Saturday, September 7th

• Boys & Girls Cross Country @ Verona (9:00 am)

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: 12:55 - 2:10 pm

Block 5: 2:15 - 3:30 pm

Join us Friday, September 6th for a tailgate party before the first Purple Knight home football game! We'll have food, fun, and plenty of school spirit to get you pumped for the big game. Bring your friends, family, and your team pride as we celebrate together. The tailgate will be held 4:30 - 6:00 right outside Jacobson Field —don't miss out on the chance to cheer our team to victory!

Go Purple Knights!

School success starts with regular attendance. When students attend class daily, it helps support their academic growth, build positive relationships, and contribute to their overall well-being and future success. Consistent attendance allows students to actively participate in class, engage with their classmates, and take advantage of our enriching learning opportunities.

If you encounter any challenges during the school year, please contact our student services team at your child's school. They are a valuable resource and are ready to offer support and assistance as needed.

Below, you will find resources and support about attendance. Visit this website regularly. Our district will also provide text messages, emails, and newsletters with helpful tips and resources to support you.

• 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*

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.

• 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.

Backpacks are welcomed for carrying school books, Chromebook and supplies back and forth to school. BMHS however does not allow backpacks in the classroom is a safety protocol that will be in place. Students should plan to put their backpacks in their lockers when they arrive, and get what they need from their lockers for class before 1st block begins, during passing time, and at lunch time.

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.”

Picture Day is coming on September 17-19 During you Students Academic Lab! All students will be scheduled a time with their 4,5,6 Period Teacher opposite of their lunch on one of the days. All students should plan to have a picture taken for their ID. The pictures will be in the yearbook (Note: Senior submitting senior pictures will be used, but should still plan to get an ID picture taken.
For more information about Picture Day, check out the attached flyer.