Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

As we approach Veterans Day, we take a moment to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication, sacrifice, and courage have shaped our nation and continue to inspire us each day.

We are particularly proud to recognize our Purple Star Families at Brunswick High School. These families—whose loved ones serve in the military—demonstrate exceptional resilience and commitment. Their sacrifices often go unnoticed, but we are deeply grateful for their strength and the role they play in supporting our service members.

On Veterans Day, we invite all of our students and staff to reflect on the significance of this day, whether through moments of remembrance, sharing stories, or simply expressing gratitude to those who have served. Together, we will honor the legacy of service, sacrifice, and patriotism that defines our country.

On Tuesday, November 12th, BHS will start the day in homeroom. Students will receive their ID's if they had their picture taken, fee letters, and 10th/11th grade will receive their PSAT scores. To learn more about the PSAT, please log into their account.

Thank you,

Mr. Keith Merrill

Principal

Brunswick High School

330-273-0495 option 8

@BCSDBrunswickHS

@BHSMerrill

Brunswick City Schools 2024-2025 School Calendar

Just a reminder that the transportation during the PSAT, SAT, Midterms, Final Exams, and Senior Exams are in place. Transportation will be provided at its regular scheduled morning and afternoon times. Students who don't drive, have a ride or permission to walk home, will report to the East Cafe for study hall until 2:10 pm dismissal. Please reference the letters linked below for more information.

Exams Information and Clarification:

The BCSD Calendar is a year in advance. Exams are always the last three days of the semester, and will not be given early.

Students who do not take their exam will receive an F for their final exam on their report card. This will impact their GPA and class ranking. Any make-up exam must be scheduled prior with the teacher.

BCSD Transportation on PSAT, SAT and Exam days

Congratulations to Mr. Zenczak, who was named one of 23 top biomedical science teachers nationwide! His dynamic and engaging classroom turns students into confident problem-solvers and fosters a love of science.

What does Mr. Zenzcak teach? PLTW BioMedical -Students investigate the biology of human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia and infectious diseases. They spend the year determining the factors that led to the death of a fictional person and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged her life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, research processes, bioinformatics, and various medical career options. Students should have a strong interest in science and biology and be prepared to think critically and apply biological and medical concepts to a rigorous and engaging curriculum.

UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS

Brunswick students participate in many sports during the year. Please consider coming to support our student athletes. Please check out the athletic website for updates about spectators attending games & events. GO BIG BLUE!

Mr. Jim Kovi

Athletic Director

Phone: 330-273-0496

Email: jkovi@bcsoh.org

Ms. Athena Fleming

Athletic Secretary

Phone 330.273.0496

Email: afleming@bcsoh.org

IMPORTANT information regarding senior photos and yearbook. Please read all the way through, make a plan to have your Senior Picture taken!

1. ALL SENIORS MUST BE PHOTOGRAPHED by Cavanaugh Photography by December 16, 2024 to be included in the yearbook and on the class composite.
2. Call Cavanaugh Photography at (440) 973-4390 to set up your free picture
3. Yearbooks can be ordered at this link: Order your 2025 yearbook here!

If you have any questions, please contact, Mrs. Pinkerman at Cpinkerman@bcsoh.org

If your child is going to be absent, please call the appropriate attendance line each day. You can call the attendance line anytime day or night. Attendance lines are by grade level, please see the numbers below. Consider adding the attendance line as a contact in your phone.

ATTENDANCE LINES

9th/10th Grades: (330) 273-5964

11th/12th Grades: (330) 273-5966

NURSE: 330-273-0408 - Located in the Center.

NEW ATTENDANCE OFFICE LOCATION: BACK WEST ENTRANCE

When picking up or dropping off your child: if they are coming in late or being picked up for an appointment, they MUST sign in and out at the New Attendance Office in the back West.

If you have any questions, please contact the grade level office.

If your child is sick and with the nurse, your child will be signed out at the Center Entrance Doors. For Safety reasons, never leave with your child without notifying and signing out with a grade level secretary, office or the Nurse.

• BHS 2024-25 Homeroom List
• Final Forms Make sure to update contact your information, emergency contacts, etc.
• New student parking location, arrival and dismissal traffic patterns, parent drop off back west and center lot, and new one way exit on Boyer during dismissal.
• BCSD 2024-25 School Calendar

• PaySchools Parent Registration - Point of Sales Payment System for Lunch/Breakfast
• Free & Reduced Lunch Application
• Opt-In Transportation Link Complete if your family will be riding a bus to school
• Cell Phone Policy

The Brunswick City School District encourages students, teachers, staff, parents and other members of our community to report any instances of potential violence, bullying, self-harm or any other issue where our students may be at risk. Information about the SaferSchools Tip Line can be found on the Brunswick City Schools webpage. The Brunswick City School District partners with SaferSchools Ohio to provide our families with a free resource for keeping our schools safe. The anonymous tip line service helps alert local law enforcement to potential school safety crisis. By calling or texting the statewide tip line (844-SAFEROH), you can report anything that is suspicious or endangering to you, your friends or your school. The SaferSchools Tip Line accepts calls and texts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Thank you for keeping our Brunswick Community SAFE.

District & BHS Calendar of Events All Building. Quick event check to see what is happening around the district in all schools! Great one stop check for parents, guardians, and students.

*Dates, times, and locations can change. Please check newsletter for updates.

NOVEMBER

11/4 STAFF ½ DAY INSERVICE / ½ DAY WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL

11/5 Parent/Teacher Conferences Times 10-1pm and from 2-6pm

11/7 Picture Retake Day. 7-11:00 a.m.

11/7-1st Grade Performance- BHS Theater Department Fall Children's Play Wolf Tales!

11/8- BHS Theater Department Fall Children's Play Wolf Tales! 6:00 PM PAC

11/9- BHS Theater Department Fall Children's Play, Wolf Tales! 1:00 PM PAC

11/12-11/15 MCCC Road Show 10th Grade

11/27 - 29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

DECEMBER

12/14 Craft Fair - East Cafeteria

12/18 BHS Exams Adjusted Schedule

12/19 BHS Exams Adjusted Schedule

12/20 BHS Exams Adjusted Schedule

12/20 End of Second Quarter

12/23-1/6/2025 WINTER BREAK - Happy Holidays!

JANUARY

1/6 STAFF ½ DAY INSERVICE / ½ DAY WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL

1/7 Students return from Winter Break and report to homeroom

1/20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

1/30 Excellence Celebration from 6:00-9:00 PM located in the PAC

1/31 Blood Drive West Gym

FEBRUARY

2/4 Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:15-7:15 p.m.

2/14 STAFF ½ DAY INSERVICE / ½ DAY WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL

2/17 President’s Day - NO SCHOOL

2/24 Family First Night

MARCH

3/13 End of Third quarter

3/14 STAFF ½ DAY INSERVICE / ½ DAY WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL

3/24-3/28 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

APRIL

4/15 SAT All 11th Grade Students (Dismissed after testing)

4/15 ELA II EOC Part 1 all 10th Grade Students (Dismissed after testing) OST

4/16 ELA II EOC Part 2 all 10th Grade Students (Delayed Start) OST

4/18 NO SCHOOL

4/21 STAFF ½ DAY INSERVICE / ½ DAY WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL

4/23 Biology EOC Part 1 and Part 2 OST

4/24 American History and Government EOC, Part 1 and Part 2 OST

4/29 Algebra and Geometry EOC and EOC Part 1 OST

4/30 Algebra and Geometry EOC and EOC Part 2 OST

*OST Ohio State Testing

MAY

5/10 Prom at Encore in Strongsville

5/15 Senior Awards 7:00 p.m. James J. Hayas Performing Arts Center (PAC)

5/22 Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony is at 7:00 p.m. at the Stadium

5/26 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

5/27 BHS Exams

5/28 BHS Exams

5/29 BHS Exams

5/29 End of fourth quarter - Last day for students

5/30 Last day for Teachers

Check the Brunswick High School website for daily announcements, updates on student achievements, upcoming events including state testing, adjusted schedules and other important information. Visit www.bcsoh.org, select Brunswick High School in the pull-down menu, and look at the tabs which include BHS News, District News, Events and Resources.

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