- February 28th: Conference scheduler will open and password will be emailed to families.
- March 6th & 7th: Conferences 4:00pm-8:00pm (Conferences will be held by appointment only. See below for additional information and instructions)
- March 7th: No School for Students
- March 8th: No School
- March 11th: Revised Bell Schedule
Conference Scheduler Opens to Parents, February 28th
Spring conferences will be available by appointment only according to the following schedule:
Wednesday, March 6th 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, March 7th 4:00pm-8:00pm
* Please note: Conferences are 10 minutes with the teacher and the remaining 5 minutes are for passing to the next conference.
To give greater flexibility in scheduling conferences, parents/guardians will have access to their student's teachers calendar and schedule a convenient conference time. Parent/guardians will need to click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with their student's teachers.
Click here for the Conference Scheduler which will open on February 28th
Password will be emailed to all families February 28th
**You will need to have your student's ID number to login, which can be found on your parent portal or your student will know this number.
Please make sure you make note of your confirmation number after you have scheduled your conferences. You will need this if you need to log back in to see your appointments.
Teacher Conference Dinner Sign-Up
Our wonderful school volunteers are putting together a Taco/Mexican dinner for March 6th and March 7th to feed the staff at Berthoud High School during conferences. Please take a moment and click on the following link to sign up to help them put this together.
Taco/Mexican bar sign-up genius
Thank you for all your support!
BHS will have a modified schedule on Monday, March 11th, which will include required pre-administration activities for the PSAT and SAT testing for all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders; and a study hall for all 12th graders. All 9-11 grade students will report to their SPEAR classes in the morning for attendance. All 12th graders will report to the commons or auditorium, and will NOT be able to access hallways or testing rooms for the duration of the morning.
Monday, March 11th will provide students an opportunity to access their College Board Accounts, review the new digital bluebook application, and gain familiarity with the digital tools and new PSAT/SAT format. March 11th will also provide students the opportunity to complete the required 30 minute Digital Readiness portion (test preadministration) for the April 17th PSAT/SAT. This provides students with the opportunity to take a practice test, select colleges to receive their scores, and to qualify for scholarships. Digital Readiness is required before the April 17th test date. If students are unable to attend the March 11th practice test, they will still need to complete this task prior to testing on April 17th.
All students will report to their 5th and 7th periods after lunch for attendance, before reporting to optional activities that students will sign up for prior to March 6th.
We are committed to assisting our students in preparing for these tests by providing resources, guidance, and support throughout the process. Ongoing test prep is provided in SPEAR through Khan Academy and FEV tutor. Should you have any questions or require further information about the testing schedules, preparation strategies, and/or opt-outs, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at john.steckel@tsd.org or 970-613-7712.
Local Weekend Opportunity!
Kids Pak Annual Food Drive
Friday, March 1, 2024 and Saturday March 2, 2024 - Opportunities between 9am and 6pm, Sunday, March 3, 2024 - Opportunities between 9am and 4pm
Volunteer as a Grocery Store Greeter!
Grocery Store Greeter Duties: Please report to your shift 10 minutes prior to the start time to receive instructions. Make sure to dress for the weather!
Explain why we are there
Greet customers with the KidsPak grocery list
Provide information about KidsPak
Accept and stack donations
Work with store staff on keeping the area clear and clean
Sign up here to help as a Greeter
OR
Volunteer as a Driver’s Assistant!
Duties:
Masks are optional
Closed-toe shoes required (no sandals or flip-flops)
Dress for the weather!
Pick up food collected at individual stores and return food to Forge Campus
Unload food at Forge Campus
Heavy lifting and walking required
Each shift will start at the Forge Campus (east side garage door) where drivers/assistance will receive their assignment.
Sign up here to help as a Driver’s Assistant
Local One-Time Opportunity!
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - opportunities between 8am and 10am
Greenlawn Cemetery, at the corner of County Road 1 and Highway 56, Berthoud, CO
Join the Berthoud Rotary Club on this April morning to clear away grass and overgrowth from the flat headstones, in preparation for Memorial Day. Any gardening tools you can bring are appreciated but not required. Sign up here for a one or two hour slot.
Local Ongoing Opportunity!
A Little Help Snow Shoveling Program, locations vary in Berthoud
A Little Help is looking for volunteers for their SnowMatch program to keep our older adult members safe this winter and to help them avoid costly fines for not being able to keep up with their snow shoveling. There are several homes in Berthoud that could use your help.
This is how the program works:
Complete a volunteer application at https://alittlehelp.org/snowmatch-signup
*Please note if you are 17 and under, we do ask that you provide a parent’s contact information, as you will need reliable transportation to travel to the older adult you have chosen to help.Once you’ve completed the application, you will be asked to create a user log-in to access our SnowMatch map where you can select your home.
Once you’ve selected a home by hitting accept, you will be given the older adult’s contact information to call and introduce yourself. Please note that by accepting a home, you are committing to shoveling snow for the remainder of the snow season. Consider teaming up with family members or friends to ensure the job gets done if you’re out of town!
See this flier for more information!
Athletic Schedule
Spring athletics officially kicks-off on Monday, Feb 26th. Stay tuned for upcoming sporting events.
Schedule is subject to change. Please visit our BHS website at berthoudspartans.org for the most up to date schedule.
Important Dates to Remember:
- Tuesday, Mar. 26 - Chadron State College will be visiting BHS during SPEAR/ELO hour. Click HERE to sign up for this college visit!
Aims Community College Offering FREE Summer Camp:
Aims BEST stands for Battle of Energy, Science, and Technology
Aims BEST is a four day science and technology camp where students participate on teams to complete STEM-related projects.
Projects could be; bridge building, robot programming, scavenger hunts, and glider construction.
Teams are awarded points for their performance and the winning team receives a trophy.
Event will run from July 15-18 from 9am to 3pm each day.
Event is open to all area high school students including those entering high school as a freshman in Fall 2024 and those graduating from high school in May of 2024.
The event is free for all attendees. The deadline to register is May 31, 2024. The attached flier has more details including registration information.
Students can register at Aims.co/BEST
Algebra 1 Opt-Out for Current Freshman:
Students/Parents may choose to NOT receive high school credit for qualifying middle school courses. Click HERE for the High School Credit for Middle School Courses Opt-Out Form. ***The deadline to submit this form is the last day of the student’s freshman year.
BHS Concurrent Enrollment Night:
When: March 6, 2024
Time: 6-7 pm
Where: BHS Library (IMC)
Great opportunity to learn how our students can earn college credits while enrolled as high school students and how to take advantage of free tuition! Learn about all the different programs available, requirements, deadlines, and more!
Check out the Flyer!
BHS Scholarship Night:
When: March 7, 2024
Time: 6-7 pm
Where: BHS Library (IMC)
This will be a great opportunity for 9th, 10th, & 11th graders to come and see how they can reach their future educational goals. Students can learn some tips on the scholarship process and how to fill out an application.
Check out the Flyer!
Concurrent Enrollment - Important Dates to Remember:
*Important* - Aims Career Academy Deadline: March 15th
Students will need to Apply to Aims before this day. Application Guide is HERE. As well as let Emmie Bauer-Sanchez (Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator) in the Counseling office, know they have applied to Aims and inform of a program of interest.
More Information can be found on the Concurrent Enrollment Website.
FRCC:
March 11-17 - Spring Break - No Classes
Apr. 11 - Withdrawal Deadline
May 6 - Classes End
AIMS:
March 11-17 - Spring Break - No Classes
Apr. 3 - Full-Term Course Withdrawal Deadline
May 7 - Classes End
Free CSU Summer Cybersecurity Camp:
Apply HERE today to participate in a free weeklong, non-residential cybersecurity summer camp.
For students in grades 10-12
CSU is hosting this summer camp.
The camp will run on June 3-7 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm on each day.
Students will learn about various cybersecurity concepts such as symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, trap door functions, digital certificates, blockchains, distributed trust, and also safe online.
Opportunities to engage in hands-on activities on blockchains such as NavieCoin.
Also, Capture the Flag/Treasure Hunt Sessions.
Applications are due by April 15, 2024
FLY Counseling, LLC:
Now offering group therapy for teens & accepting most commercial insurance!
Contact therapist Jill Popp, LPC, ATR, RYT for group interest at Jill@fly-counseling.com or for questions call 970-430-6477.
You will need to enroll as a client and fill out therapy paperwork. Reserve a spot today!
Scholarships:
Attention Sophomore, Juniors, and Seniors:
BigFuture awards hundreds of $500 scholarships and two $40,000 scholarships every month. Students can earn scholarship entries by completing college planning steps in College Board. Note: The deadline for seniors to earn entries is February 29, 2024
Local Scholarships are NOW available. This includes the Loveland Community Scholarships, The Amos Allard Memorial Scholarship, LBAR "Brighter Future" Scholarship,LBAR Vocational Scholarship, Elevation Foundation, TEF scholarships, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Application, and The Michael E. McGoldrick Student Scholarships.
Visit our BHS Scholarships Opportunities page to stay up to date on all the current scholarships available.
Leadership Training Program:
The local Rotary Clubs have opened up applications for their RYLA leadership training programs, which will be held this summer.
Students who are currently a high school sophomore, junior, or senior, may apply to attend RYLA.
Generally, applicants selected have excelled in one or more areas of high school involvement and have potential or proven leadership experience.
The camps are held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park and the cost is paid by the local Rotary Clubs.
More Information Here.
FAFSA NEWS for Class of 2024:
The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has announced further delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
This has delayed FAFSA filing and financial aid data processing for colleges throughout the country.
USDOE is letting institutions know they will not release FAFSA data to colleges until mid-March at the earliest.
The colleges you've applied to are the best source of information for how this delay impacts filing deadlines, deposit deadlines, and when financial aid award letters will be sent out.
FAFSA News:
FAFSA Thursdays: Every other Thursday, starting Thursday, February 29, 2024 (4pm-6pm)
(2/29, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20)
Front Range Larimer Campus - Mount Antero Building Rm. 207, Entrance MA02
To assist students and families with the FAFSA, the FRCC Financial Aid Office will be hosting several workshops throughout the spring. Check the events calendar for more information.
What to Bring:
FSA ID
FAFSA Contributor Information (Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number - if applicable)
2022 Federal Tax Return
2022 W-2 Forms
Social Security Number/Alien Registration Number
Rotary Exchange Year Opportunity:
Rotary clubs host exchanges for students ages 15-19 in more than 100 countries. To read more information: Click HERE.
If you want to Apply: APPLY HERE
Attention Class of 2024!
Please make sure you are reading this section of the newsletter weekly as important information will be provided here.
Graduation is May 25, 2024 at 9:00am at Max Marr Stadium.
SENIOR ACTION ITEM:
Please complete these To-Do List items for the upcoming graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 25th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Swanson.
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 they graduate 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
The after prom committee is looking for volunteers to help with putting on the 2024 After Prom. Please click on this link to sign up for many volunteer positions needed to make this event a success.
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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