October 11: HOCO Football Game & Student Picture Retakes (Updated Picture Form Info Below)

October 12: HOCO Dance 7:00-10:00pm @ BASH

October 14: Professional Development, No School

October 16: Early Dismissal: Modified Schedule (see details below)

October 17: Financial Aid Night Via Zoom @ 6:00pm

October 18: Career Portfolio Assignments Due (HR) by 3:00pm

October 21: 3rd Disney Payment Due

October 21 & 22: Senior Portrait Retakes 2:00-8:30pm (Info Flyer Below)

October 30: End of First Quarter

October 31: Start of Second Quarter

Wednesday, October 16th is an early dismissal schedule for professional development. Please see grade specific details below:

• 12th Grade: You do NOT need to attend school. You will have your Senior Career Portfolio Presentations in the afternoon. Please check your email next wee for your time/location. We cannot adjust times based on student work schedules, please plan ahead.
• 11th Grade: Report to your HR, you will be given the PSAT.
• 10th Grade: Report to your HR, you will be given the PACT.
• 9th Grade: Report to your HR, you will participate in a series of rotations which includes information about BCTC.
• BCTC Students in 10th & 11th: You have the option to participate in the PSAT or PACT, or attend BCTC as normal.
• BCTC Seniors: You do NOT present your Senior Career Portfolio at BASH; your project is completed at tech.

Thank you!

Students who have parking permits may park in any of the designated areas below. Please do not park on the grass or a teacher/visitor space.

Thank you!

Good Afternoon BASD,

As construction continues on Madison Street & Route 73, we wanted to inform you that 4th Street is now open. All construction equipment has been removed and both lanes are available for use.

Thank you for your continued support with this project!

Route 73 will be closed at the intersection of Madison. Route 73 will be detoured to Montgomery Ave and then to N. Reading Ave back to Route 73. Please see the PENNDOT Detour Map for Route 73 below. Parent Drop-off and Pick-up will remain the same. We will keep you updated as construction progresses.

Picture re-take day is scheduled for October 11, 2024.

Senior Portrait make ups are October 21st and 22nd from 2:00- 8:30 PM.

*Updated Flyers Attached with info/details.*

Class of 2025,

Please see the PDF information attached below for details regarding Class Rings, Fundraising, and Cap & Gown orders.

Thank you!

Class Officers & Admin

Seniors going on the Senior Class Trip:

The 3rd Disney Payment is due by October 21st via World Class Vacations (the same way you paid the 2nd time), and you will be required to report to Room 101 after payment has been submitted. You must report to Room 101 to sign up for our Remind App, and to make sure you have all the information needed to go on the trip. You are also required to have all necessary paperwork uploaded on Google Classroom. These forms consist of the Self Injury Prevention Form, the BASH Health Suite Form, and the Permission and Medical Form. These forms MUST be uploaded on Google Classroom by October 21st. PLEASE make sure that your Google Classroom notifications are turned on so that you’re able to receive everything we are posting. This information is crucial, and you will not be able to go on the trip without it. You will get specifics on Goggle Classroom closer to the payment deadline.

In addition, we have an upcoming MANDATORY assembly on October 3rd. You need to be here no matter your schedule. We will be providing information on Cap and Gown orders and our upcoming fundraiser. Again, this is MANDATORY. If you have any questions, Mr. Fries and his class officers are happy to help via email, or in Room 101!

On October 17 @ 6pm, a representative from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will host a financial aid zoom for parents of our senior students. The purpose of the zoom is to provide parents a brief overview of the financial aid process and types of financial aid that exist. PHEAA is a national provider of financial aid services, serving millions of students and thousands of schools through a variety of student aid programs. To join, use the link: Join Zoom Meeting

https://boyertownasd.zoom.us/j/91514429277?pwd=W8eRP3VFbvTdr0aKz6iFqqPTdsKHog.1

Meeting ID: 915 1442 9277
Passcode: 130329

The attachments to this email are helpful for you to reference during the presentation and as you progress through your financial aid journey.

Thank you,

School Counselors

The Boyertown Area School District currently has coaching vacancies for the Winter and Spring seasons. Please click on the link below for a complete listing and information on how to apply.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VpAWkeYZECVIxg9jELfqjUxVKNr_q7kQWvYtpLZFfYk/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions please contact the athletic department at 610-369-7452 or athletics@boyertownasd.org

Thank you!

Students,

1. Students may use their technology before HR and between classes (the 4mins they receive to switch classes).
2. Students must have their technology in their bookbag, or caddy, from bell to bell.
3. Students may use their technology in Open Campus and Lunch.
4. When in Open Campus or Lunch, technology need to stay there, or at least be out of sight in a pocket, when going to the restroom or another classroom. No student should be using their technology in the hallways during the class period (even if they are in lunch).

Thank you,

BASH Admin.

Please see the message below from our HPE Department:

• Electronic Devices Use: In accordance with our Electronic Devices Policy, electronic devices (including cell phones, Air Pods, and smartwatches) are not permitted in physical education class. The students are expected to lock their electronic devices in our locker rooms. While in health classrooms, electronic devices must be put away in students’ bags or stored in teacher designated locations.

• Locker Room Policy:

· Students use of locker rooms and gymnasium is authorized only during designated physical education class.

· Students are expected to provide a lock to protect their belongings during physical education class. All locks must be removed at the end of each class period. All BASH students are responsible to lock their belongings during physical education class.

· Students are expected to be responsible for and protect their valuables. BASH will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.

New for 2024-2025: The Technology Usage Fee is included in the Annual Student Information Verification (ASIV). There is NOT a letter to send home with students. ASIV includes the following:

As a component of our student 1:1 device program, the District continues with a “Technology Usage Fee.” This fee supports the maintenance and upkeep of equipment distributed to all Grades 2-12 students. The current “Technology Usage Fee” is $20.00. Any family who qualifies for the state of Pennsylvania’s free lunch program will have the fee waived. Any family who qualifies for the state’s reduced lunch program will have the fee reduced to $10.00. Families experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact their school office to discuss additional payment options. More details regarding payment of the Technology Usage Fee will be emailed in October.

Waiting until October allows the free/reduced lunch determinations to be complete and eliminates the need for tech fee refunds, etc. In October, the district will notify parents/guardians of the payment procedures, due date, etc.

In order to better serve the needs of our students, BASH have moved to a team model with our counselors for the 2024-2025 school year. This will allow all counselors, as well as our new Student Support Liaison, Mrs. Cornes, to better support our incoming 9th grade students, while providing more time for all of our students. Please click on the BASH Counselor Smore for additional counseling information including college visits.

Administration contact information is below:

Mr. Jared Sparks, Building Principal (JSparks@boyertownasd.org)

Mr. Ryan Venner, Grade Level Principal (RVenner@boyertownasd.org)

Dr. Matthew Bergey, Grade Level Principal (MBergey@boyertownasd.org)

Mr. Eric Houck, Grade Level Principal (EHouck@Boyertownasd.org)

BASD hosts an online Community Bulletin Board. The electronic bulletin board features district and community activities, events, clubs, resources, and more. The board is updated regularly and is an excellent source of information regarding things happening throughout our community and beyond. Be sure to check it out regularly!

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Boyertown Area Senior High
120 North Monroe Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7435