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Spring Break Next Week
We wish everyone a great Spring Break! We will welcome all students back to campus March 20th.
Camp Spark
Camp Spark is a credit recovery opportunity for students March 13 and 14. Students that registered for a course through their counselor should check their HISD email for more information and their room assignment.
SAT March 22nd for Juniors - Late Start for Non-Testers
The In-School Official SAT is on Wednesday, March 22nd. This is a free exam for all 11th grade students. Students will be pre-enrolled and will not have to do so on their own.

Non-Testers have a 12:30 pm late start. We will run an altered afternoon schedule with all students following the SAT.

Spring Testing Dates - Late Start Days:
March 22 - SAT for Juniors
April 18 – English 1 STAAR
April 20 – English 2 STAAR
April 25 – Biology STAAR
April 26 - US History STAAR
May 2 – Algebra 1 STAAR
Students that are not testing may have symposiums to attend or late starts.
Current 9th Grade Course Selection (Rising 10th Grade Students)
Course Selection for 2023-2024 school year is right around the corner. Click here for the 2023-2024 Course Selection Sheet. Current 9th grade students will meet with the Bellaire Counseling team through all World Geography on Thursday or Friday, March 23-24 in LGI 2. Click here for a 10th grade course planning worksheet to help you plan your courses. Current 10th grade students will meet with the Bellaire Counseling team through World History classes on Wednesday or Thursday, March 29-30 in LGI 2. Click here for an 11th grade course planning worksheet.
Coffee with the Principal
Thank you to all the parents that attended Coffee with the Principal Friday morning. Parents received an update from Mr. Niggli, information from our Social Worker, a guitar quartet performance and an update from HISD police on school safety.
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 angelina.solis@houstonisd.org

Once you are VIPS certified you will be able to sign up for a training session.
Go Texan Day
As reported by the TPP, "Bellaire has never been more Texan"! Wednesday, March 8th Bellaire students pulled out their western wear and had a great time during Cardinal Hour. Students had an opportunity to ride a mechanical bull, spend some time with some farm animals in two petting zoo's, dance and enjoy music from our DJs, and play games set up in the courtyard by campus clubs. Thank you to everyone that made the event possible.
English I and II
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.
Club Meetings
Check-out the club meetings that are being held next week! A link to all of the meetings for Cycle 5 can be accessed here.
Junior Parent Meeting
The College Center will host a parent meeting April 10th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. Parents will receive information about the college application process and more. Parents are encouraged to RSVP for the meeting here.
11th Grade College Center Meeting
This week the College Center met with all 11th grade students. Please check the resources that were shared with students below.
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.
"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
Library Update
First, We hope everyone has a happy and enjoyable Spring break! 

We want to keep the info short and sweet- check out our Circulation numbers that we finished off the week with before Spring Break! The Library is so happy to see students reading and enjoying books of every format. Reminder- you can check out books from the library at any time using MackinVia and Comics Plus through MackinVia. Access these applications through Clever or the Bellaire HS Library Canvas Course. 

Lastly- we want your feedback! The Library has set up a survey for all students, parents, staff, and community members. This allows us to see how you as our stakeholders see our library and how we can better serve you! Please click on the link or scan the QR code.
College Center Update
Save The Dates
Wednesday, March 22nd- In- School SAT Test for 11th Grade
Wednesday, March 22nd- DREAM DAY for Undocumented Seniors
Thursday, March 30th - 10th Grade College Center Meeting via World History
Friday, March 24th- Wilbern Heritage Foundation Scholarship DUE
Friday, March 24th- Houston Community College Field Trip
Thursday, March 30th- Discover U Summer Programs Info Session
Belles Win Big!
Congratulations to the Bellaire Belles for being named Grand Champions at the Regional Dance Competition. Click here to see a list of accomplishments!
JROTC
JROTC participated in the SY 22-23 HISD Bluebonnet Open Drill & Military Skills Meet, 4 Mar 23. Look through the pictures and captions to see what the day looked like for students. #CardinalProud
 
Innertube Waterpolo Game!
Come join the waterpolo team in the very first TEACHERS VS STUDENTS INNERTUBE WATERPOLO GAME!!!! Cheer on your favorite teachers as they battle against the students in this super fun game!!! Tickets are $5 and will be sold Friday, Monday (the 20th), Tuesday, and at the door!
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.
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.