April 5th Flex Day

April 5th is a scheduled flex day for students. Each grade level will participate in the assigned event/activity listed below. 

• 9th Grade: Community Service Day/Job Shadowing

Students will participate in a Community Service Day or Job Shadowing Day. Students will spend time off campus completing either task. Required forms and details will be provided during Freshman Success classes. Attendance will be taken based on the student's documentation of at least 4 hours of participation. 

• 10th Grade: ASVAB Testing

Students will participate in ASVAB testing at school. Students need to report to their testing location no later than 8 AM. Students will be dismissed at 11:30. Attendance will be taken. More details will be provided to students closer to testing. 

• 11th Grade: College and Career Readiness Testing

Students will participate in College and Career Readiness Testing at school. Students need to report to their testing location no later than 8 AM. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. Testing is required by the state, and attendance will be taken. More details will be provided to students closer to testing. 

• 12th Grade: Senior Project Workday 

Students will participate in a Senior Project Workday. Students will be given time to spend time off-campus wrapping up their projects. Mrs. Lehman will communicate expectations with Seniors. 

Early Dismissal on Monday, April 8th

In order to ensure the safety of our staff and students, we will dismiss school at 1:00 pm on Monday, April 8 due to the solar eclipse. It is our understanding that in Greenville the eclipse will occur from approximately 1:51 to 4:24 pm, peaking at 3:09 pm, at which time the sun will be 82% covered. We will serve lunch to students on this day. The college is on a normal schedule on April 8. Please pay attention to emails, social media, and next week's bulletin for the alternate bell schedule.

Spring Dates for Seniors!

It's time to save the dates for the many senior activities and deadlines coming up. Seniors and their families received an email last week containing the senior letter. Be sure to read it closely and prepare for the end of the year.

Freshmen to Participate in #YouAreMore

All freshmen will participate in the YouAreMore youth prevention presentations through Freshman Success starting April 10th. For more information, see this handout. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Furr.

English 2 EOC Review Sessions in April

The End of Course tests are approaching, and English is hosting review sessions to help students prepare for the English 2 EOC. Sessions are from 3-4 pm on the following dates:

• April 11
• April 18 (Field testing)
• April 25
• May 2

Click on this flyer for more information about each session.

Quarter 3 Report Cards

Just a reminder that we no longer print report cards. Students' grades can be checked through the PowerSchool Parent portal.

Remember Charged

Chromebooks Daily!

Students need a charged Chromebook daily! We are seeing an increase in forgotten and non-charged Chromebooks and are struggling to meet the demand. 

Parent School Climate Survey for State Report Card

Please see the instructions below concerning the state report card school climate survey for parents. We would greatly appreciate your feedback on this state survey. It can be accessed using your PowerSchool login from your computer or phone. There is also a unique QR code for each family. Students in grades 10-12 received this QR code during Enrichment to bring home. Students in 9th grade received it during Freshman Success. If you have any issues, please contact Dr. Ballard at [email protected]

On a Computer

1. Log in to PowerSchool using this link: https://cie.powerschool.com/public/home.html
2. Once there, click on Forms on the left (it’s near the bottom).
3. Select the 2024 PARENT AND GUARDIAN SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY.
4. Click the link that says “Click here to go to the Parent School Climate Survey questions.” This will take you to a screen with the SC Education Oversight Committee logo in the top left.
5. Read the information, choose the first statement, then click the arrow at the bottom.
6. Complete the survey.

On the App on Phone

Click on More in the bottom right corner.

Then click Forms.

Follow the same steps above beginning with #3.

Slideshow of Service Opportunities

Check out the service hours slideshow for the latest service hours opportunities. Students must have 50 hours per school year. They turn these in to their Enrichment teacher as they earn them. If you need a copy of the service hour timesheet, click here.

Important Reminder for Athletes

Please remember to pay Athletic Fees and Insurance. You can click the GoFan link below to pay online. Fees are $135 for the first sport and $50 for the second.

Applebee's Booster Club Fundraiser

Eat at Applebee's in Simpsonville any time on Tuesday, April 16th and support the Bengals! The booster club will receive 50% of all sales from the special menu.

Waves Car Wash Fundraiser

The pollen has started already, but you can keep your car clean at Waves. Buy a premium car wash at Waves for $17 and 40% is donated back to BMC.

https://crwsh.co/WECWBBC

Eat Out, Have Fun, Help Brashier

Attractions Coupon books are available for purchase for a limited time. Books are $25 each and the coupons expire at the end of the year. 

Contact [email protected] to purchase.

Brashier Booster Club News

Please see the links below about the Brashier Booster Club. 

• The booster club is always looking for donations for the concession stands. You can order online directly from the Amazon wishlist linked here.   
• Corporate sponsorship online form 
• Booster Club membership Google form

Senior Project Businesses at Lunch

Some Senior Project Businesses/Campaigns are selling their products at both lunches on Wednesday, April 3rd. You’ll want to bring some extra cash to shop, but most also take online payments. Get some cool products and support your BMC Seniors!

You can check out their Websites and Instagram accounts to see what they will have to offer!

All Alchemy Soaps (@all_alchemy_soaps)    

Overflowing Worship (@ofwdesigns.co)

The Validated Campaign (@validated.campaign)   **sticker proceeds will be donated to a mental health organization**

Prom…Coming Soon

The junior-senior prom is Friday, April 26 from 8-11 pm at the Greenville Convention Center. All juniors and seniors are invited. Invitations will be distributed in either US History or Senior Project classes on Monday and Tuesday. Tickets are $40 each and will be on sale starting Monday, April 8th-Friday April 19th. All prom attendees will need to complete a new permission form. 

• Please bring all completed permission forms to the desk at the time of ticket purchase.
• Please read all of the permission forms carefully. Off-campus guests are required to submit additional documentation by April 22nd to receive a prom ticket. 
• Email all guest documentation to Mrs. Kraft.
• All permission forms and documentation are also due by April 22nd, with no exceptions.

Yearbook Applications

Are you interested in being a part of next year’s yearbook staff? The 2024-2025 yearbook team is looking for students who work well with others, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy being creative. See Ms. Cheek or Mr. Wile for an application. Applications are due April 19th!

Recycling Club

We are looking for new members for the recycling club for the 2024-2025 school year. The recycling club meets every Friday after school and collects recycling from classrooms. In return for helping the environment, you will receive 20 hours of school service hours. If selected you will be put in a small team to collect recycling from a certain part of the school. Please fill out this form if you are interested, and you will hear back from us soon!

Link Crew Applications Available

The Link Crew is Brashier's orientation committee for incoming 9th graders. If you are a rising junior or senior and are interested in being a Link Crew member, please see Ms. Kraft at the front desk for an application.

Bengal Vision (Broadcast Club) 2024-25

Attention all high schoolers with a passion for storytelling and a desire to make a real impact! Are you ready to step into the spotlight and become a driving force behind our school's news and media scene? This is your chance to shine like never before as we announce the launch of the highly coveted Broadcast Journalism Club!

But wait, there's a twist! With only 15 exclusive positions up for grabs, competition is fierce, and we're on the lookout for the cream of the crop!

The deadline is April 8th! Click on the button to apply!

UPCOMING DATES:

April 5 - Flex School Day/College and Career Testing (alternate schedule)

April 8 - Eclipse Day (alternate schedule) - Early dismissal at 1 pm.

April 16 - Booster Club Applebees Fundraiser

April 19 - Herff Jones Grad Supplies and Class Ring Deliveries

April 26 - Teacher Workday, Junior/Senior Prom