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STAAR Testing - Mark Your Calendars - Altered Schedule
Please make note of the dates above! April 18th will be the English 1 STAAR, and April 20th will be the English II STAAR. Students not testing will have a late start at 12:10 pm!

  • Testing students should check their email for testing room assignments and be in there room ready to test at 8:30 am.
  • Late start students should check their email on Tuesday for information from Ms. Campbell about where they are to report at 12:10 pm. (Students will be sent to different locations in the building)

Friday is a school holiday and the campus will be closed. We will welcome students back to campus Monday, 24.

Additional STAAR testing dates and late starts coming up are April 25, 26, and May 1st.
Student of the Week
When Jermaine came to BHS as a new student last year, he stood out in his Spanish 2 class because of his eagerness to learn and his positive attitude. He is now in Spanish 3, and he continues to be academically successful and responsible. Jermaine is on the Emotions Dance Team and in Theatre (performing Friday, April 14th at 6:30 pm in the BHS Auditorium). Jermaine is extremely talented in the Arts and though he is busy with rehearsals, practices and shows, he attends class daily; is always on time; and staying on top of his academic and personal goals. ¡Bravo Jermaine!
 
eMotion Spring Show -Tonight
The eMotion Dance Company is presenting their spring show, “FX: Sound Used In TV and Film” in the Bellaire High School Auditorium at 6:30pm on Friday, April 14. Tickets can be purchased for $10 on swipesimple.com, or at the door the night of the event.
Cardinal Crew Leader - Deadline Tomorrow
Are you a sophomore or junior that wants to lead freshmen next year? Crew Leaders are mentors to incoming freshmen and run Cardinal Camp in August. Deadline extended to April 15.
PTO Summer Awards
The PTO recognizes the value of activities and endeavors sought by students for their 2023 summer, which broaden their cultural or scientific understanding or provide unique opportunities for student service or leadership - abroad or here in the U.S.
FFA Livestock Show and Auction Saturday
The public is invited to join us for the 2023 Bellaire FFA Livestock Show and Auction. All students have worked very hard for months raising their animals and they are in need of support from the Bellaire community to buy the students' animal projects and auction items and/or make a monetary donation. All donations are tax deductible and no donationis too small. If you are interested in joining Bellaire FFA, please join us to learn what this great organization is all about. If you would like more information, please contact the FFA sponsors Ms. Abson at [email protected] or Ms. Collier at [email protected].
Juniors: SAT Scores Release:
The In School SAT scores are available for review on CollegeBoard.org. To be considered “College Ready” in Texas, you need a score above a 1010 (with a 480 in the ERWB and a 530 in the Math). Higher scores may be needed for college admissions. The next SAT is on Saturday, May 6th and the deadline to sign up at collegeboard.org is Tuesday, April 25th. The next ACT is on Saturday, June 10th and the deadline to sign up on actstudent.org is Friday, May 5th.
TSIA2 Testing
Many seniors will be taking the TSIA2 April 24-27. Students scheduled to test will receive an email from Ms. Stewart next Tuesday with testing information.

The TSI Assessments measure college readiness in reading, writing, and math. The purpose of the TSI test is to ensure that students have the necessary skills to succeed in college-level courses, and to identify areas where students may need additional support or remediation.

  • Mathematics: A College Readiness Classification (CRC) score of at least 950; or a CRC score below 950 and a Diagnostic level of 6.
  • English Language Arts Reading: A College Readiness Classification (CRC) score equal to or greater than 945 and an essay score of at least 4.
STAAR Redesign Resources for Parents
The redesign of STAAR and the requirement for students to take the state summative test can stimulate many questions or concerns with parents. Below are resources that we hope parents will find helpful prior to the spring test administration of STAAR that begins April 18, 2023. TEA has curated resources for parents here.
English I and II - Tomorrow
English I and II students are encouraged to sign up and attend the Tutorial Session being offered by Bellaire's English Department. These sessions will review content for the English I and II STAAR tests. Sign up today or ask your English teacher for more information.

Sign up below for April 15th!
Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection
Bellaire Counselors will be visiting feeder middle schools in the ocming weeks.
Monday, 4/10- The Rice School, TH Rogers
Tuesday, 4/19- Pershing
Wednesday, 4/12- Mandarin Chinese Immersion School
Thursday, 4/13- Meyerland Middle School, Pin Oak Group 1
Friday, 4/14, Lanier, Pin Oak Group 2
Graduation Announcements
Seniors Herff Jones has published a link for you to use to order invitations for Graduation. Click here to go to their site.
Library Update
Exciting News coming- Bellaire Alumni Author Speaker series happening May 8th - open to all students. Michael Lewis, M.D is a 1960 Bellaire HS graduate, member of the National Forensic league (Debate), track star, doctor, photographer, and author. He has published 5 books: 3 books featuring his photography, and 2 books featuring life lessons learned from his various experiences from Bellaire to working with the '97 NBA Chicago Bulls Championship team as their orthopedic surgeon. 

Bellaire HS Library- despite not having a physical location open until December of 2020, is second in the district out of 35 high schools in regard to circulation! That means we read more than in most other schools even when we did not have a fully open library. 

Lastly, May 17th will be the due date for ALL library books. We will continue checking out books but will begin collecting them on May 17th to prepare for the end of the school year. This will impact eligibility for final exam exemptions. Students can check their email to see what books they have out or are overdue. 
PROM - Class of 2023
Prom is Saturday, May 13th at the Museum of Natural Science. Senior dues cover the cost of prom for a student. If a Senior is bringing a guest that is not a Senior at Bellaire High School they may purchase a prom ticket for the guest May 1 - 5. Guest tickets to prom are $100.

Parent Volunteers for After Prom Party
Volunteers are needed to check students in and facilitate games and prizes at After Prom. Click here for more information on shifts and to sign-up.
Project Prom
Project Prom is an event that is open to any Senior. Free prom dresses, tuxs, suits, and vouchers for haircuts and more will be given away. If you are interested in attending, please contact one of our Wrap Around Specialists, Mr. Sylvie or Ms. Gardner. #ClassOf2023
"Help Us Grow" Backyard Soiree
BHS PTO is hosting our first auction fundraiser on April 29, 2023. We hope that you will support our school by donating auction items and attend the backyard soiree.  

To purchase event tickets CLICK HERE.

To donate auction items CLICK HERE.
For more information, please visit BellairePTO.org
Spring Break 2024 - Informational Meeting
Bellaire students and parents are invited to join us on an educational tour of Spain over Spring Break of 2024. The trip will include:

-architectural sites such as the Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, the Royal Palace, and the Burgos Cathedral
-the Prado and the Guggenheim Museums
-stunning Spanish beaches and natural landscape
-opportunities to try Spanish cuisine, including churros with chocolate, tapas, and paella

Parents are invited to our informational meeting about our trip to Spain in 2024 this upcoming Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 PM via Teams.

If you can't make it, RSVP that you are interested but unable to attend and we'll send out the information.
POP - Parents on Patrol
Sign up to be a part of Parents on Patrol! Volunteers that help keep our campus safe. The hours are flexible. Click here to sign up and/or receive more information about how you can help.

To be a POP, you must first be VIPS-certified. Use this link to become VIPS-certified: How to Volunteer 

Mr. Niggli's assistant, Angelina Solis, is your contact for VIPS in case you have any questions. Her email is [email protected]

Once you are VIPS certified you will be able to sign up for a training session.
Mr. Bellaire Sponsors
A big thank you to the sponsors of Mr. Bellaire 2023! There support and ticket sales helped raise over $5,000 for the Class of 2023's After Prom! A shout out to Ms. Reid and her team of parent volunteers! #ThankYou #CardinalProud
HISD School Board approves 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.
11th Annual Scholarship Drive
Mark your calendar for our 11th Annual Scholarship Drive. Our Annual Crawfish & Cardinals Annual Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, April 20th from 5-8 PM at The 401 in Bellaire. Tickets are $30. Buy yours here.

Cardinal Courtyard Bricks
Support the Alumni & Friends’ courtyard beautification project by ordering a personalized brick. Pave the way for future Bellaire alums as well as supporting student scholarships. 
Leave your mark at Bellaire High School! We invite you to become a permanent part of the new Bellaire High School by purchasing a commemorative brick for the newly built school. 
Engraved on your custom brick could be your family name, a student or alumni’s name and year of graduating class, your business name, your organization name, or you could choose to engrave a brick in honor of someone special, a favorite teacher, or in a loved one’s memory. Click here
Join the Bellaire PTO
Everyone is welcome to join and participate in the Bellaire High School PTO. Joining is quick and easy online. A list of meeting dates and other information can be found on the PTO website. Click here to learn more.
It Takes A Village...
"Bellaire Share" is new this year. Please help us collect important information and get student and staff accomplishments out to our school community. Share with us Bellaire HS activities and student achievements. You can upload your pictures of any event easily. Together we can accomplish a lot. You can submit information anytime on the homepage on the right side of the page or bookmark this link.
Thank you to the Bellaire PTO Corporate Sponsors for 2022-2023
Remind Messaging App
All parents and students are encouraged to join their BHS Class Remind Group. Remind is a communication tool that will deliver important communications through text message or email. You can download Remind for IOS here and Android here. Once you download the app, simply text the class code you belong to above to the number 81010.

Remind can also be accessed by clicking on the links below to join a group.






In addition to the class codes above, students will have the opportunity to receive communication and correspond with their teachers through the Remind App.