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Monday, September 30 - A2 Day

Tuesday, October 1 - B2 Day

Wednesday, October 2 - A1 Day

Thursday, October 3 - B1 Day

Friday, October 4 - A2 Day

Coming Soon:

Tuesday, October 15 - Picture Retake Day

Save the Date

Thursday, October 17

6 - 8 PM

While we were disappointed to have to make difficult decisions around the school budget last year, which involved some reductions, we want to remind you of the necessary changes that have an impact on the high school this year. Unfortunately, our late buses which were a helpful resource last year, will not be running this year.



Despite this change we are pleased to continue offering after school clubs and tutoring, which provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and receive additional support.

We are pleased to announce the upcoming "Financial Aid 101" webinar, hosted by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA), specifically designed for the Class of 2025 and their families. This informative session will demystify the college financial aid application process, covering essential topics such as the various types of financial aid available, the factors that influence eligibility, how colleges determine aid amounts, and the specifics of financial aid offers. We believe that empowering families with this knowledge is crucial for supporting student welfare and ensuring access to higher education. To enhance accessibility, live transcription will be available during the webinar. We encourage all families to participate actively in this educational opportunity by clicking HERE for webinar dates and times, and HERE for additional information on MEFA. Your engagement in this process is vital, and we are committed to providing the resources necessary to navigate the financial aid journey together.

The BMHS School Counseling Department will host our Senior College Planning Night on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the BMHS Blackbox Theater. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend. This event will end promptly by 5:55 PM so that all parents may attend Parent/Teacher Conferences. The presentation will address the following topics:

*Timelines and deadlines for senior year

*Factors to consider when developing a college list

*Types of applications

*What a complete application looks like

*Standardized testing

*Naviance

*Selectivity and admission requirements

-Please note that seniors have received a college presentation in their English class which covered timelines, deadlines, and the application process. In addition, school counselors will be meeting with all seniors individually over the next several months in order to discuss postsecondary planning. As always, if you have questions about your student's college planning and application process, please reach out directly to your student's school counselor. 

We hope to see you on the 17th!

Attention Sophomores: 

Leadership Opportunity

BMHS chooses one sophomore each year to attend the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference at no cost to the student. If you would like to apply for consideration, please make a copy of the application and share it back completed to Mrs. O’Mahony at jomahony@billericak12.com with the subject line "HOBY Applicant" no later than Friday, October 11th. The program will be held at Bentley University from June 6th-8th, 2025. For more information about the program please visit: http://www.hoby.org/

Directions:

1. Click to access the application & make a copy: Click to access the application

2. Share it back completed to jomahony@billericak12.com with the subject line "HOBY Applicant" no later than Friday, October 11th.

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year, we are happy to be here at BMHS and are looking forward to a great year!

Illness- If your child is diagnosed with an illness they can return to school when they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication, free of vomiting for 24 hours, and/or when they are feeling better. Please call the absence line to report an absence, if you want the absence excused you will need to obtain a doctor's note for the days out of school.

If you have any questions about returning to school, please reach out to the BMHS nursing team at any time.

Medication for School - If your child will be taking a daily medication or an as needed medication in school, please note that the nurse's office will need a signed medication order from your child’s prescriber. Medication must be dropped off by an adult in a labeled pharmacy container. If your child has a life-threatening allergy, we will need an updated allergy action plan at the start of each year that includes a signed medication order. If your child will be using an inhaler at school this year, we will need an updated asthma action plan that includes a signed medication order. 

9th Grade Parents - Please note that a current physical exam is required for all 9th graders. Please send a copy of your child’s current physical exam to the nurses via hardcopy or email, we thank you in advance. Thank you to those that have already submitted a copy.

11th Grade Parents - Please note that proof of the 2nd dose of the Meningococcal vaccine is now required for 11th grade. This 2nd dose is given at the 16 years well child exam. Please send a copy of the Meningococcal vaccine to the nurses via hardcopy or email, we thank you in advance. Thank you to those that have already submitted a copy. We have included the Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements for grades 7-12 below.

This past Thursday, a remarkable group of Billerica Public Schools students took center stage at the Chevalier Theater in Medford, showcasing their extraordinary talent by performing alongside the renowned Piano Guys! Emma Phung, Chima Iwuchukwu, and Sebastian Pinto from the 6th grade, along with high school stars Lucia Nanda, Madeline Simone, Ayaan Nowaz, Aoife Lancourt, Angelina Caterino, and Lea Tran, all from BMHS, captivated the audience with their rendition of Beethoven's Secret. Their performance not only exemplified BPS's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and community engagement but also highlighted the collaborative spirit that thrives within our school community. The excitement in the air was palpable, as these dedicated students brought their passion and energy to the stage, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. As they reflected on this incredible experience, their pride in representing BPS shone through, reinforcing the vital role that families and local community members play in supporting student success. What a celebration of talent and teamwork!

Correction: This story ran last week, but freshmen Lucia Nanda was missing from the list of students who performed.

Join us on Monday October 7th for our monthly meeting at 7pm in the BMHS Library 

1. Fall Fest Raffle

Prize $1000

$20 per chance - only 100 chances sold

email: bmhsaa01821@gmail.com for your entry #

Our Seasonal Program Book will be presented to all Fall Athletes. Personalize your bundle with an Athlete Shout Out & T-shirt. See attached Seasonal Bundle Form.

Join the BMHSAA at upcoming football & soccer games! Volunteer Opportunities Available

Find us on Facebook!

We have a new Facebook page! This is our most popular social media platform. We advertise fundraisers, special events, games, pictures / videos, accolades and awards!

Please follow us and share with fellow parents, family, alumni, community, etc. The more people we reach, the more support we're able to give ALL of our student athletes!

Membership Online Form (bmhsaa.org)

Welcome Back to our returning students and families! For our new students and families, a quick overview of how we communicate on a daily and weekly basis. Most of our communication occurs directly through our App (additional information can be found below). We have three main calendar feeds for BMHS: School, Athletics, and Fine Arts. Each Sunday evening around 8:00 p.m., the App will send out a notification that shares everything happening at BMHS for the upcoming week. The newsletter will also be sent out on Sunday evenings, typically between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (depending upon when the Patriots game is being played). The App will also send out a daily notification (Monday - Friday) at 6:00 a.m. that provides the daily bell schedule (A1, A2, B1. B2) and any other events occurring that day. The morning announcements are read each day following the Pledge of Allegiance before being posted on Aspen so students and parents can access the daily announcements throughout the day.

Sunday evening - The Green & White Weekly (emailed and posted on Twitter (X), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn), BMHS App (The Week Ahead)

Daily (Monday - Friday) - BMHS App (events occurring that day) 6:00 a.m., Morning Announcements (7:25 a.m.) Aspen (announcements) 7:30 a.m.

If you are not receiving these announcements, please make sure we have your correct email address.

The BMHS App provides quick access to timely news and upcoming events. It also allows the user to determine how often and what type of notifications they receive. The first page provides 9 options (not all options are available to all users). The "News" option provides a weekly overview of coming events at BMHS. There is also a daily announcement that includes the schedule rotation, meetings and other events occurring that day.

The "Events" option provides access to the BMHS Calendar, Fine Arts Calendar, and Athletics Calendar. Each of these calendars is dynamic and encompasses the entire school year.

The "My ID" is only available to students and staff.

The "Directory" provides access to all Staff emails and, if applicable, phone number.

The "Quicklinks" option provides quick access to Aspen, Athletics, Community Pass, Guidance, Clubs, Nutrition, and the BMHS Library sign up form.

"Documents" provides access to Bus Routes, Lunch Menus, Handbooks, Program of Studies and other documents.

The "Map" option provides driving directions to MVC schools and locations for school functions.

The "Language" icon allows the user to convert the app into one of 42 different languages.

The phone icon on the bottom of the home page will call our Absentee Line (978-528-8710).

Fall College Fairs

Hosted by the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC)

Click HERE to view the attending colleges for each fair

Worcester State University

Sunday, Oct. 6 11:00-1:00

Wellness Center

Competition Gymnasium