Berthoud High School Newsletter
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- Drama Performance of Xanadu: November 15th & 16th at 7:30pm at BHS Auditorium. Tickets are $14 at the door.
- Class of 2029 Curriculum/Open House Night: November 19, 2024 6:00pm-7:30pm *more information TBA
- Academic Awards Night: November 20, 2024 6:00pm, invitations have been mailed to students that are to be recognized.
- No School, Thanksgiving Break: November 25th-November 29th
Choice/Open Enrollment Information
Apply Now! Thompson School District’s Choice/Open Enrollment 2025-2026 school year 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏 - 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎
The process is designed for students who wish to attend a school outside of their attendance boundary. Families are encouraged to submit their application at any time during the enrollment period - Choice Enrollment applications that are received will be entered into the district's lottery system. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬/𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞-𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞/𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫. More information is located at https://www.tsd.org/choice.
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to choice.enrollment@tsd.org or call 970-613-5355.
Check out the new Berthoud Fan Store:
Get your Spartan apparel delivered to your home and be ready to show your Spartan spirit. Great gift ideas for the entire family.You can find a quick link here and start shopping today! Orders will ship within 2 weeks of being placed.
Winter Sports Registration:
Are you ready for winter sports participation? Need a sports physical? Don’t delay! CHSAA has a new sports physical form. *Please note that all sections of page 4 must be completed to be valid. No other physicals will be accepted. Registration is now open for boys and girls basketball, boys and girls wrestling, girls swim and dive. TSD uses an online registration platform called Big Teams. Get started today! Deadline to register was November 8th.
Meet the Team:
Meet the Team - get to know your coaching staff!
A few words from our Athletic Trainer:
Parent handbook is attached here
Games of the week:
Sat, Nov 9th:
Regional VB at Lutheran High School, Parker, CO
1st Round of Playoff FB vs Montezuma-Cortez at 1:00pm at Max Marr Stadium.
Admission Prices:
- CHSAA, CHSCA & Media passes will be accepted at the gate
- Adults $10, Students K-12 $7
Post season admission prices are set by CHSAA
- This is a post season event. NO PASSES ACCEPTED ~ This includes BASH passes, BHS athletic passes, 5030 youth sports passes, BHS staff passes, etc.
- To avoid long lines, we will have 2 gates open for your convenience. Cash or Credit/Debit cards. Signage will indicate which gate to enter.
Schedule is subject to change. Please view our BHS Spartans / Sports & Activities tab for the most up to date schedules.
Dating Violence Presentation with Ashley Doolittle Foundation
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Berthoud High School Commons Area
- RSVP at the Dating Violence Escalation Flyer
AP Exam Registration:
Students wanting to take their AP Exams in May 2025, need to complete their exam registration and payment
Register and pay at Total Registration.
To avoid late fees: Registration must be completed by 8:00 am, Friday, November 15
Additional details can be found on this link AP Exam Registration Information Document
Thompson Career Campus (TCC):
TCC applications for the 25-26 school year
Students planning to participate in the Construction Skilled Trades or Health Sciences should apply ASAP. These are VERY competitive pathways!
AI course is offered only during the Spring semester.
Wednesday evenings from 4:15-7:15 PM. Students will need to be able to transport themselves to and from TCC.
The Applications of AI course is 0.5 CTE credit
Concurrent Enrollment:
Important - Enrollment for Spring 2024 is coming up for Front Range and Aims Community College. See below for details:
Front Range Community College -
Mon., Nov. 4: Registration (Open 9 am for All Students)
Mon., Nov. 11: Spring Open registration begins for all students
Reminder: All Documents MUST be submitted by Friday, December 6th for the Spring 2025 Semester.
For more information visit: Concurrent Enrollment Resources website.
Parenting Class (Community Resource, not affiliated with/endorsed by TSD or BHS)
Calling All Future Teachers
Friday, February 7, 2025
7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The University of Northern Colorado in the Commons and University Center Ballroom
This is a FREE conference designed to help aspiring teachers learn more about the field
Featuring presentations and workshops facilitated by preservice teachers, early career teachers, veteran educators, and UNC faculty.
Register at the UNC Future Teacher Conference Flier Document
Scholarships:
- Visit our BHS Scholarships Opportunities page to stay up to date on all the current scholarships available.
High School Students:
Poudre Valley REA sends students on two trips – Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington D.C. and Leadership Camp in Steamboat Springs. They also offer a scholarship program. Follow the links to learn more.
Washington DC Trip – Application deadline is Monday, January 6, 2025. (junior or senior years, or finishing senior year in May 2025.
Youth Leadership Camp – Application deadline is Monday, January 6, 2025. (junior or senior years, or finishing senior year in May 2025.
Scholarships – Application deadline February 10, 2025 (high school seniors, must receive electricity from Poudre Valley REA)
Military Visits During Lunch:
Monday, November 18 - The National Guard
Thursday, November 21 - The Army
Work-Based Learning
Students aged 16 and up are invited to apply to any of the following TSD internship or job. Deadline to Apply is November 13th For questions or help applying, please contact your school's Work-Based Learning Specialist: Rick Bowles rick.bowles@tsd.org
Students: Remember that every student is required to log 20 hours of community service as a graduation requirement; don’t wait to get started! You can pick up the sheet to record your hours in the library or print at home using this link, AND YOU MUST TAKE A SHEET TO AN EVENT TO BE SIGNED BY THE SUPERVISING NONPROFIT OR AGENCY. Below are several opportunities shared with us by outside organizations, or offered within or by our school.
In-School Opportunity Wednesday of THIS coming week!
Wednesday, November 12 during your open period(s) - Service-to-Go: Thompson Education Foundation in the BHS Library
Join us during your open period(s) to learn more about local nonprofit Thompson Education Foundation, which serves students in our school district in a variety of ways, and help them prepare their fall mailing to donors. You’ll earn an hour of community service for each open period you attend. See Ms. Barrett with any questions.
BHS Make for Good Opportunities
In-School, “always open” opportunity, November 1-22 !
Join us in the Compassionate Makerspace in the library during an open period to make stockings, pillow cases, and perler bead ornaments for bags that go to The Greyson Project, who provides holiday decor and activities for young people spending their holiday in the hospital. Come share your established skills or let us teach you how, and earn community service hours without even leaving the school!
In-School, “always available,” ongoing opportunity! Stop by the library during an open period to partner with our Compassionate Makerspace and create a set of birthday cards for the clients of two area nonprofits, Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud, and Project Self Sufficiency. You can pick up a kit of materials and the instructions at the main desk, stay in the library to make a set of 14 blank cards, return the cards to the library desk and earn an hour of service! This activity can be repeated up to 5 times (for a total of 5 hours).
Local Opportunity Honoring Veterans!
November 16, 2024, 4-10pm, Grace Place, 375 Meadowlark Dr, Berthoud, CO 80513
Berthoud Veterans organizations need 6-8 volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up our annual Veterans Dinner. Contact Jessica Patriquin at 970-301-0753 to sign up.
November/December Opportunity!
The Salvation Army needs volunteer bell ringers from November 22nd through December 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday in Loveland, Berthoud, and Johnstown. The 2024 annual Red Kettle Campaign is one of our primary fundraising efforts, helping to raise much-needed funds in support of many local services and programs throughout the year, including Thanksgiving food baskets and Christmas gifts for children.
The community’s financial support and kindness during the holidays enabled The Salvation Army to assist 31,872 people in Northern Colorado last year. This includes emergency shelter and medical respite lodging for people experiencing homelessness, rent and homelessness prevention, clothing and homeless gear, diapers and hygiene kits, food and snacks, pet food, bus passes and gas vouchers, youth summer camps and school supplies. Of every dollar The Salvation Army collects, $.82 is used to support our local community services.
Volunteers choose the location, date, and shift that fits their schedules. Bell ringers can split a shift with a friend or sign up as a group, and can sign up by clicking this link of locations options or calling Director, Olga Duvall, at 970-699-8380.
Please see Ms. Barrett in the library to submit completed forms or for ideas on additional service opportunities.
😎 Yearbook Information 📸
The 2025 BHS yearbook is available for purchase! Take advantage of the early bird prices now! You can only purchase online at this link or click on the photo above.
🎓 Class of 2025 Information 🎓
Graduation Cap & Gown, Announcement Orders
Did you miss the graduation order date with Jostens? It is not too late to place your order. You can order online at www.jostens.com or mail in your order form to:
Jostens
3201 E. Mulberry St, Unit R
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
If you have any questions, please call Jostens at 970-223-7119
Celebrate Your Senior With A Recognition Ad:
A recognition ad, aka "baby ad", can be purchased for a senior at this link. Take advantage of the early bird prices!
2025 MLK Celebration Art, Music, and Writing Contest
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration! This year’s theme, “A More Excellent Way of Love,” honors Dr. King’s belief in justice, unity, and kindness. We invite Pre-K to 12th-grade students to participate in our art, writing, and (new) music contest, expressing their vision for a world filled with fairness and compassion.
Submit your entries by December 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Winners will be recognized at the Loveland MLK Community Celebration on January 16, 2025, where their work will be featured. For any questions, please contact Andrew Dutch (andrew.dutch@tsd.org). Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy together through creativity!
BHS Staff Amazon Wish Lists
Will you please help our BHS staff fulfill their Amazon Wish Lists
Student Recognition (PBIS, Intervention, Student Awards, etc)
🚗 BHS Parking Permits 🚙
ALL students that drive to BHS are required to display a parking permit in their vehicle to park on campus. Please register your vehicle at the following link: http://bit.ly/bhspermit or use the QR code posted by the main office for your FREE parking permit (1st=free, if replacement is needed=$2.00/ea.) Once you have completed the form and it has been processed, you will be called to the office to pick up your permit. The permits are good until the student graduates and will be turned in at that time.
Why is this necessary? For the students and staff safety we need information on every vehicle here at the school. Any vehicle without a permit or who is parked in violation of other school rules or laws may receive a Parking Violation from BHS. First offense is a $20.00 fine and fines go up for second and third violations. Payment must be made to the school’s Bookkeeping Office within 14 days after receiving the violation. Continual violations or a serious violation may result in loss of parking privileges at BHS. If you have any questions, please speak with SRO Deputy, Vince Mosley or Campus Security
Berthoud High School Student & Family Handbook
Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Board Policy AC, Thompson School District does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived characteristics such as, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, immigration/citizenship status, age, marital status, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, mental or physical disability, need for special education services, or any other protected class in conformance with federal, state, and local law in admission or access to, or treatment and employment in, its programs and activities. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.
The following person/people has/have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX/Employee ADA/Section 504/EEO Compliance Officer
Director of Human Resources
800 South Taft Avenue
Loveland, Colorado 80537
(970) 613-5009
Student ADA/Section 504 Compliance Officer
Executive Director of Student Support Services
800 South Taft Avenue
Loveland, Colorado 80537
(970) 613-5092
De acuerdo con la política AC del consejo educativo, el Distrito Escolar de Thompson no discrimina sobre la base de características verdaderas o percibidas de una persona, tal como, pero sin limitación a, la raza, el color de piel, el sexo, la orientación sexual, la identidad de género, la expresión de género, la religión, el credo, el país de origen, la ascendencia, el estado de inmigración/ciudadanía, la edad, el estado civil, condiciones relacionadas con el embarazo o el parto, la información genética, una discapacidad mental o física, la necesidad para servicios de educación especial o cualquier otra clase protegida bajo ley federal, estatal y local al brindar admisión o acceso a, o trato o empleo en los programas y actividades del distrito escolar. La falta de competencia en inglés no será una barrera a la admisión o la participación.
Las siguientes personas han sido encargadas de recibir cualquier pregunta relacionada con las políticas de no discriminación:
El/la responsable del cumplimiento de Título IX/ADA para empleados/Sección 504/EEO
Director de Recursos Humanos
(970)613-5009
El/la responsable del cumplimiento de ADA/Sección 504 para estudiantes
Director ejecutivo de Servicios de Apoyo al Estudiante
(970)613-5092
Berthoud High School
Counseling Registrar: (970)613-7711
Counseling Secretary: (970)613-7710
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm M, T, Th, F & 9:00 am - 4:00 pm W
School Hours: 8:30 am - 3:50 pm M, T, Th, F & 9:30 am - 3:50 pm W
Doors open for students: 8:15 am M, T, Th, F & 9:15 am W
Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/berthoudhs
Location: 850 Spartan Ave, Berthoud, CO, USA
Phone: (970)613-7700