Berthoud High School Newsletter
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- Revised Bell Schedule: Week of October 21st-October 25th
- Practice Test Opportunity: October 23, 2024 (see email link below under the revised bell schedule)
- Sophomore & Senior Class Meetings with Jostens: October 29, 2024 during ELO
- No School, Thanksgiving Break: November 25th-November 29th
Important Message from Mr. Hilbig, AD/AP
New Home Football Game Implementation:
Starting, 10/4, NO BALLS or FRISBEES WILL BE ALLOWED at Berthoud Home Football Games. Students getting into the game with special passes need to be supervised by coaches or adults. We are also asking parents to be more attentive to their kids who are playing behind the bleachers during the games. Any Students found under the bleachers will be removed from the stadium. Other Schools in our area have implemented "No Unaccompanied Minors" Policies. We are not there yet but if the Youth Behavior at home games does not improve we will explore that option.
October 21st-25th Revised Bell Schedule
October 23, 2024 Practice Test Opportunity email sent on 10/15/24.
Notice to Drivers & Parents for BHS Trunk or Treat Street
The BHS Trunk or Treat Street event will be Friday, October 25th from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the east parking lot. Please be aware that the parking lot needs to be emptied by 4:15pm so participants have time to decorate their cars.
Interested in participating in our district boys lacrosse team?
Join coach Manny for more information on Monday, October 21st at 6:30 PM in classroom #135. Enter on the east side of the building.
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 is 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
Athletic Passes
Purchasing Athletic Passes: Please complete the order form attached here. Bring your completed order form and payment to Mrs. Bunker in the main office. We accept cash, checks or credit cards. Passes are valid during regular season home sporting events. This pass is NOT VALID during post season events such as playoffs, state, or fundraiser events.
At the gate:
$8 Adults
$5 K-12 (60+ and Veterans)
Cash, check or credit card payments accepted
Games of the week:
Mon, Oct 21st:
Football (H) v RCS 4:30 pm JV
Boys Soccer vs GW & GC at District 6 Stadium 3:00 PM & 5:30 PM JV
Volleyball @ Northglenn 6:30 V
Tues, Oct 22nd:
Boys Soccer (H) v Timnath HS 4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Wed, Oct 23rd:
Volleyball (H) v Northridge 4:30 C, 5:30 JV, 6:30 V
Thurs, Oct 24th:
Boys Soccer @ Severance 4:30 JV, 6:30 V
Cross Country CHSAA 4A Region 4 Championships @ Johnstown TBD
Football (H) v University 7:00 Senior Night
Schedule is subject to change. Please view our BHS website / Sports & Activities tab for the most up to date schedules.
Volunteers Needed for Concessions
Berthoud High School Athletic Boosters is looking for volunteers to work the concessions stand during home athletic events. Please click on the link below to sign up to volunteer and earn money for your team.
October 23rd Volleyball Game: Cross Country Working
October 24th Football: Boys' and Girls' Golf Working
October 30th Volleyball: Track Working
Action Needed! District Permission Form:
Please Fill out the District Permission Form, if you have not done so already.
This form must be completed for Photo/Video/Web Release, Yearbook, Discipline Code, Event Programs (graduation, awards, etc.), and more.
Please return forms to the Berthoud High School Counseling Office or email completed forms to dee.lindstrom@tsd.org
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
Senior Meetings:
Seniors make sure you sign up for your 30-minute Senior Meeting with your counselor this October.
Before your meeting, fill out this Senior Meeting Information Google Form
Thompson Career Campus (TCC):
October 28th from 5:30-7:00 PM Open House
TCC applications for the 25-26 school year will open on October 15th.
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
Gifted Family Forum:
November 2, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mountain View High School
New Topics, New Presenters, New Enrichment Camps
Concurrent Enrollment:
Stay in-the-know with important Concurrent Enrollment dates and information by visiting our Concurrent Enrollment Resources website.
Scholarships:
Going Merry Invitation. Seniors makes sure you set up your Going Merry account and take advantage of this No Essay $1,000 Proactive Rising Senior Scholarship.
Visit our BHS Scholarships Opportunities page to stay up to date on all the current scholarships available.
Military Visits During Lunch:
- Thursday, October 24th - The Army
- Monday, October 28th - The National Guard
Counseling Field Trips
Field Trip to UNC Campus:
Sophomores and Juniors
Visit the University of Northern Colorado to explore their campus and learn more about what they have to offer!
November 6th from 1-3:00 PM
UNC Permission Form or Pick up the Permission Form in the Counseling Office
Return Form by October 23rd
Field Trip to Aims Windsor Campus:
Sophomores and Juniors
Join the Automotive, Aviation, and Public Safety faculty and staff at Aims Community College for High School Preview Day.
Participate in a day filled with hands-on activities, explore academic programs, and discover the exciting opportunities waiting for you at Aims.
November 8th from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM
Aims Windsor Permission Form or Pick up the Permission Form in the Counseling Office
Return Form by October 25th
Student Election Judge
Are you interested in serving as a student election judge this year?
You can earn $17.42/hour and help support democracy in your community by serving. Students who are interested will miss school on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and are required to have permission from a guardian to participate. This is a great opportunity and a nationally recognized resume builder! See Ms. Barrett ASAP in the library for more information if you are interested in participating.
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.
BHS Make for Good Opportunities
In-School, “always open” opportunity, October 8-31!
Join us in the Compassionate Makerspace in the library during an open period to make a rice eye pillow or shoulder soother for a client of Project Self-Sufficiency, who supports single parents in our community. 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 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).
Nearby Opportunity!
October 18-20, 2024, variety of opportunities available - Friends of the Loveland Public Library Book Sale @ The Ranch, 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO 80538
Teens ages 15-19 are needed to help out at the annual Friends of the Library book sale at the Ranch! Duties include helping to organize books and direct customers to different areas of the sale, going in pairs to help people take book purchases to cars, and helping to construct boxes for moving books. Click this online sign up to see and register for the various duties and times!
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 🎓
Senior Class Meeting, October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024 during ELO (10:00am-11:00am) there will be a senior class meeting in the commons with Jostens regarding graduation. This meeting will cover all the information you need for ordering your cap & gown, graduation announcements, etc. Please make sure you attend this very important meeting!
Senior Photo Submission:
All senior photos must be submitted to: https://photos.jostens.com/QDG3GD before Halloween. Additional guidelines are listed below:
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!
Senior Quotes:
- Due by Halloween
- Must be at least 5 words
- No more than 20 words
- Appropriate and dignified, no curse words or inflammatory statements
- Submission link available by Labor Day in student and parent emails, Class of 2025 Google Classroom, and BHS website under the "Parents" tab, ONLY people with a @tsd.org email can use the link
- BHS yearbook reserves the right not to publish any quote or photo submitted.
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