Bethel High Bison News

Order your 2024-2025 yearbook now for a guaranteed copy!

Yearbook Pre-Sale Prices:

$55 with ASB

$65 without ASB

Buy yearbooks @ ASB Clerk's office or Bethel High School website- Payments and Purchases

If you didn't attend Bison Beginnings to pick up your iPad, you can pick it up in the library before school, during lunch, and after school.

Our photo make-up day has been scheduled for September 9th, and photo retake day will be October 3rd.

Our Homecoming Football Game is October 18th against Yelm High School. The dance will be held on October 19th. More details will be shared in future newsletters.

Students planning on using the student parking lot will need to purchase a parking pass. Follow the link to complete the application and once complete and all of the information is cleared, students can purchase parking passes at the ASB office after the start of the school year. We will begin ticketing on September 16th for those who do not display their BHS parking pass. Reminder that the staff parking lot is off limits to student parking. Parking pass application

Students who haven't already picked up an iPad can do so during the first couple of weeks of school before school, during lunch, or after school. To streamline the process, please access the iPad insurance link to complete the Hold Harmless and insurance forms. You can also complete the family survey to see if you are approved for free/reduced fees for the insurance. Family Survey

BHS will be monitoring good standing attendance and behavior. Those students who do not show consistent attendance and meet behavior expectations will not be allowed to participate in after school activities and events.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Students need a 3.0 GPA and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by September 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and food and housing, and may include additional personal costs.
TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building.

Eligibility requirements:

• A high school senior
• From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
• Pell-eligible
• A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
• In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

The deadline for the application is September 15th. Apply today!

The purpose of this preview is to allow all parents and guardians to learn about and review the curriculum which will be given to students as part of the HIV/AIDS Prevention education later this year. This preview is required of the District as part of the AIDS Omnibus Act.

Note: Attending a parent preview is required to opt your student(s) out of the curriculum. You only need to attend if you would like to view the curriculum for yourself or if you are interested in opting your student(s) out of the curriculum. This needs to be completed every school year. Please go to the district website to see the dates and times the previews are offered. There is a flyer below with more details.

Thank you!

Thank you so much to everyone who donated and volunteered during senior sunrise. Your incredible support made Senior Sunrise a success! Your generous contributions of time, food, and effort helped create a memorable experience for our seniors!!!!!

Senior Class Meeting: Sept. 24th during advisory

2025 Graduation Date at the Tacoma Dome: June 9th

Cheer

Below is a QR code to participate in our BHS Cheer Fundraiser - Purchase the Date.

JROTC

JROTC will begin selling energy drinks before school in the gym lobby on September 9th.

BHS FBLA will be having their 1st meeting on Tuesday, September 10th. Mini meeting in the morning at 7:15am in Room 115 (for those who can't attend after school). Our full meeting will be at 2:20pm in Room 115 that same day.

FBLA club competes with other high schools, travels, attends leadership conferences, does community service and works on career and community oriented projects. Your Future is our Business. Come be a part of Bethel High School's award winning FBLA club.

The first FFA meeting is Thursday, September 5th after school until the activity bus in room 111A.

Seniors, excited about your future? Here's key information on upcoming events.

Questions? Visit the Career Center or email rhodges@bethelsd.org.

Need help organizing your college applications? Check out our BHS

College Application Worksheet Sheet to assist you.

Need money for the holidays, COMPLETE your FSA ID for a chance to

Win a $50 Gift Card!!!

The On-The-Spot Acceptance events require you to complete your application online before each event, and if all criteria are met an admission decision will be given on the spot!

Sept. 18th: WSU On-The-Spot Acceptance Event- In the Career Center from 10:00-11:30 am

• Have your WSU application submitted (directly from their website and not through the common app) ahead of time if possible or let us know if you need assistance. You will also need a 3.0+ GPA to be eligible. Check the box in the application requesting an application fee waiver if you qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Oct. 2nd: Career and College Fair (during advisory)
Oct. 16th: UW Seattle application workshop in the Career Center during lunches (application deadline is Nov. 15th)
Oct. 22nd: ASVAB Test in the Library at 8:15am

Oct. 25th: NASA Internship Program -The NASA’s internship programs provide training, mentoring, and career development opportunities while working with the best science, engineering, financial, information technology and business minds in the world. NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration. Apply now!

Oct. 30th: PSAT Test

Nov. 6th: UW Seattle application workshop in the Career Center during lunches (application deadline is Nov. 15th)

Nov. 7th: CWU On-The-Spot Acceptance Event- In the Career Center from 10:00-11:30 am click here to register in advance!

• In order to provide fee waivers, students must submit their CWU Application through their website and not through the Common App.
• Cum. 2.5 GPA and have less than 3 missing CADR courses

10th and 11th graders... Save the date! The PSAT is set on October 30th at Bethel High School during the normal school day. This year's PSAT will only be available digitally, and it will cost $18.00. Students in the eleventh grade who take the exam may be eligible for the National Merit® Scholarship Program, which is "an academic competition for recognition and scholarships." Both 10th and 11th grade students might benefit from taking the PSAT before taking the SAT later. Please stay tuned for the start date of sign-ups

Bethel Recreation is now hiring flag football and volleyball officials for their youth leagues. Paid Training, No experience necessary. Pay is $16.28 per hour with games on Saturdays starting September 28-November 2. Officials meetings are scheduled for Thursdays, September 5 & 12 at the BLC. If interested, please visit their website at: bethelrec.org for more information or pick up a flyer in the counseling center."

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