BHS Counseling Newsletter

(227) 203-3200 - BHS Main Phone

Bradley George (A-E) - bradley.george@fcps.org Ext. 52017

Maddie Garris (F-L) - meredith.garris@fcps.org Ext. 52019

Patt Foster (M-Pl + Multilingual) - patrick.foster@fcps.org Ext. 52020

Elizabeth Forbes (Po-Z) - elizabeth.forbes@fcps.org Ext. 52016

Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1 Schools Closed for Winter Break

Wednesday, January 15 End of Term 2/1st Semester

Thursday, January 16th Schools Closed for Students - Teacher Work Day

Friday, January 17th Schools Closed for Students - Teacher Professional Learning Day

Senior Calendar of Events

Cap and Gown Ordering Information - Order by December 1 to ensure delivery for Graduation

QR Code for Packages

Link to order Cap/Gown/Tassle Only

Naviance for Seniors

Senior Class Advisors

Caroline Schlegel - caroline.schlegel@fcps.org

John Yoho – john.yoho@fcps.org

2025 - 2026 Brunswick High School

Registration Information Open House

Monday, January 27, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., BHS Cafeteria

Snow Date - Wednesday, January 29

Brief presentations in the auditorium:

6:30 p.m. - Graduation requirements and course options

7:00 p.m. - Frederick Community College/Dual Enrollment

This event is open to and encouraged for all grade levels. Students and parents will have an opportunity to learn about courses and programs at BHS and FCPS.

Students will be registering for their 2025-26 classes at the end of January.

BHS teachers from all departments will be on hand to discuss course options.

Other representatives include:

- Frederick Community College/Dual Enrollment

- Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

- Academy for the Fine Arts

- Frederick County Virtual School

- Career & Technology Center

- BHS Athletic Boosters

- BHS Electives Teachers

- BHS Clubs, Activities, and Athletics

Students and parents can preview high school course information at https://edu.fcps.org/bhs/registration (updates in progress).

Dwight B. Jacobus Scholarships

Brunswick Masonic Lodge Scholarship

Masonic Charities of Maryland Scholarship

The US Army Medical Research & Development Command at Fort Detrick invites applicants to its 2025 Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program. The program is free to current students grades 4-11 and introduces them to the cutting-edge world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with hands-on experiments and challenges!

• The Near-Peer Mentor (11th & 12th grade students and college students) and Teacher applications are now being accepted.
• The Student (current grades 4th-11th) application period will open on February 1, 2025.

See the attached flyers or visit https://www.usaeop.com/program/frederick/ for more information and to apply.

For inquiries, please email usarmy.detrick.medcom-usammc.other.educational-outreach@health.mil.

Only two months left of CTC Shadowing. Don't miss this opportunity. Request a Shadow TODAY.

If you signed up to shadow, you received an email from CTC with your shadow date and time.

The day before your shadow, you will receive a “CTC Shadowing Pass”. This pass will give the details of your shadow – date, program, lunch time (for afternoon shadows), bus number and departure time.

If you have any questions, see Mrs. Wilton in the Counseling Office.

FCPS is utilizing SchoolMessenger to provide SMS text and email updates with our community!

Our goal, as always, is to ensure our community Finds Out First about important information, news, e-newsletters, and events. FCPS and individual schools will both use SchoolMessenger.

Text Alerts Service

Parents, guardians, and staff, you can take advantage of our FindOutFirst (FOF) text messaging service.

1. Ensure your mobile device is on file with your school(s). You’ll want to make sure you have provided an accurate email address as well to get important email information! It’s that simple!
2. Text “Y” or “Yes” to our district’s short code number: 67587.
3. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our text messages with “Stop.” Please note: Opting out means missing out on urgent messages from your school(s) and FCPS, including weather-related closings and emergency information.

SchoolMessenger does not charge recipients for text messages they receive; however, wireless providers may charge for individual text messages, depending on the plan associated with the wireless device.

More Details

Data privacy

SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.

SMS defined

SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly referred to as a text message. Most cell phones support this type of text messaging. SchoolMessenger uses a true SMS protocol developed by the telecommunications industry, specifically for mass text messaging, referred to as a “short code” texting. This method is fast, secure, and highly reliable because it is strictly regulated by the wireless carriers and only allows access to approved providers.

This is a reminder that all males are required by law to register for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Preregistration can be done at 17 years, 3 months and the registration held until the 18th birthday. Failure to register can create future issues: the inability to receive federally funded college loans and grants, to obtain federally funded training and certification programs and federal employment. To register, go to SSS.gov