A message was sent by Principal Niggli to all families via School Messenger. Please take a moment to click through and read this important information. Click here to read the message which includes important updates and reminders as we begin the Spring Semester.

2nd Semester Schedules

Cardinals, we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday. Please check your schedule in PowerSchool. It is not uncommon for a schedule to change- or shift between semesters. Everyone will head to their first-period class when they arrive on Monday!

Class of 2024 Graduation

The Class of 2024's graduation ceremony will be held on June 9th at 6:00 pm at NRG Stadium. Tickets will not be issued due to the size of the stadium, students can invite family and friends to attend. There is a parking charge to enter NRG's facility via car. More information will be shared closer to the date.

Attention Seniors!

Applications are now open to be a part of Mr. Bellaire 2024! We can take only 20 escorts & 20 contestants, and spots are filling up quickly! Get those applications in today!

Mr. Bellaire will be held on March 3, 2024. Mark your calendars!

Escort Application - Click Here

Contestant Application - Click Here

Senior Panoramic Picture

We will take the Class of 2024 Senior Panoramic Picture Tuesday, January 9th. Seniors will be called down over the PA during third period for the picture. Please read the info provided int the flyer for pricing. Representatives will be at Bellaire during Cardinal Hour January 10th and 11th for students to purchase photos. Cash, card, or checks are accepted. *Make checks payable to Goldbeck Company.

Juniors

All Juniors who are enrolled in English III will be taking the TSIA2 Accuplacer Pre-Assessment this week.

The TSIA2, or Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0, is a standardized test used in Texas to determine the readiness of incoming college students for college-level work.

The TSIA2 is crucial for students as it helps identify their academic strengths and weaknesses. If a student does not meet the college-readiness benchmarks in any of these areas, they may be required to enroll in developmental courses or interventions to improve their skills before taking credit-bearing courses. This targeted approach helps students build a solid foundation in essential academic skills, potentially reducing the time and cost of their college education by helping them avoid courses that they are already prepared for. More information can be found here.

Clubs - Get Connected and Involved!

The start of a new semester brings fresh starts! If you have not connected with a club or organization, now is the perfect time to jump in and join. Look through the dates of club meetings and attend a meeting this week. Taking the first step to show up will lead to new friends, connections, and opportunities. If you have a question about a club or joining one, please swing by and talk to Ms. Chapman in room 2712.

INHS Food Drive

The Italian National Honor Society and Food For Houston would like to thank the BHS community for promoting their Food Drive for the Houston Food Bank!

We have been able to donate 1,421 tons of cans thanks to your generosity.

We are particularly thankful to Mr. Waltemath for driving the Mighty Cardinal Band trailer on a Saturday morning and for helping us bring everything to the Houston Food Bank.

Congratulations to Ms. Camarillo's class for winning the tiramisù for the most donations collected! It will come their way to start the New Year with a bang!

2023 IB Diploma Recipients

January 5th Bellaire HS welcomed back to campus 37 students that earned their IB Diploma.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is a globally recognized educational program aimed at students aged 16 to 19. This two-year program is designed to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a global mindset among its students. It's well-regarded for its rigorous academic standards and its comprehensive curriculum that includes six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts.

STAAR Tutorials

Students retesting in Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, and English II should sign up for a STAAR tutorial after school. Students can sign up through their math, English, or science teacher or by registering here.

Sign-up and be ready to start attending in January!

Parents On Patrol - Join POP

Sign up to be a part of Parents on Patrol! Volunteers that help keep our campus safe. 

We could use more volunteers, especially men, to join our group of dedicated volunteers. 

The hours are flexible -- sign up here today!

FAFSA Opening

Attention Seniors Parents! FAFSA opened on December 31st – Make sure you create your FSA ID as soon as you can! An FSA ID is required to fill out the FAFSA and only takes a few minutes to complete! Head over to studentaid.gov to get started.

If your student does not have a SSN, no worries! They will complete a TASFA online application in February 2024 to be eligible for aid to Texas colleges. 

Library News

Since we are so close to the end of the fall semester, the library is sharing the important information from the Fall semester. 

During the Fall semester, we have had 20,798 student visits this includes both with classes and without. Ms. Carpenter taught 130 classes; 62 of those in the library, 41 of those using the Makerspace, and 27 where Ms. Carpenter went to visit classes. 

Students and staff have checked out 3,657 books so far this year with 42% being just graphic novels, 43% fiction books, and just under 15% of non-fiction. Our Fiction books are separated into 8 sections with Thriller, Romance, and Fantasy being the top genres check out. 

So far this year we have added about 93 new resources available to students through school funding, grants, and donations. We have 22 new makerspace resources made available through PTO grants and HISD district Library Services Department: including a second 3D printer, Breakout EDU, and Labdiscs for mobile labs. We have 71+ new books added; on top of the 5k books added at the end of the 2022-2023 school year through ESSER funds.

Upcoming Events:

Please be sure and check the Bellaire High School Calendar for upcoming events! You can bookmark our calendar here.

If you have a school event that you would like to post in the E-News, please read below and submit it through Bellaire Share!

It Takes A Village...

Please help us collect important information and bring student and staff accomplishments to our school community. Please share with us Bellaire HS activities and student achievements. You can upload your pictures or event notices. 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 2023-2024