Photo courtesy of Mike Moore

Monday, April 28 - B1 Day

Tuesday, April 29 - A2 Day

MCAS 8th Grade Science - Session 1

MSBA Site Visit 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30 - B2 Day

MCAS 8th Grade Science - Session 2

Thursday, May 1 - A1 Day

Hadestown 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 2 - B1 Day

Hadestown 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 3

Hadestown 1:30 p.m.

Hadestown 7:30 p.m.

Coming Soon:

Friday, May 9 Junior Prom Castleton 6 - 10 p.m.

Friday, May 16 Senior Prom Danversport Yacht Club 6 - 10 p.m.

The month of April’s winners are Kelly Shapleigh and Kyle McLaughlin. 

Kelly is a hardworking and well rounded student who is involved in a number of extracurricular activities. She is an active member of the National Honor Society, the Writing Center and is deeply involved in our Unified Basketball team. She displays leadership qualities by serving as secretary in both the French National Honor Society and Best Buddies. Through her service and involvement, she fosters a more inclusive school and community environment. This fall, Kelly plans on attending the University of Connecticut. 

Kyle is a hardworking and dedicated student who impacts BMHS in a positive way. Kyle has been a cornerstone of our musical theater program, devoting countless hours to his skills as both an actor and vocalist. During his time here at the high school, he has made contributions to the Billerica Beat, our weekly school TV production which has given him a platform to channel his creativity and engage with the broader community. Kyle plans on continuing his education at Berklee College of Music this fall. 

Please join us in congratulating Kelly Shapleigh and Kyle McLaughlin as the month of April's ELKS Students of the month.  

Tomorrow is the last day to buy raffle tickets for Class of 2025 raffle fundraisers. Tickets are $10 each and proceeds will go to support the senior class. Winners will be drawn later this week. Thank you and good luck!

The Billerica High School Art Show will open on the evening of May 1st. Join us for the opening reception from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the library as we celebrate the creativity and accomplishments of our talented BHMS art students! We hope to see you there for an inspiring night celebrating both art and theater!

As classrooms reopen this week, hallways will buzz with stories from students who participated in three enriching travel programs during the break. Groups ventured to New York City, Italy, and France, bringing back valuable experiences and memories that will last well beyond their high school years.

A Cultural Journey Through New York City

A group of 50 students explored the cultural treasures of New York City under the guidance of chaperones Shawn Landry, Brian Flanagan, Josh Spirn, Kim Barbaro, and Colleen Altobelli. Their itinerary included visits to two of the city's premier art institutions: The Met Cloisters Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in medieval European architecture and art at The Cloisters, followed by exploring the vast collections at the Met, spanning thousands of years of human creativity from around the world.

Italian Adventure: From Ancient Ruins to Coastal Trails

Another group of BMHS students embarked on a journey through Italy, led by teachers Jill MacInnis and Kristen Yohn. Their adventure took them through Naples, Matera, Sorrento, Pompeii, and the island of Capri.

The Italy trip featured a remarkable variety of experiences, including hiking the breathtaking "Path of the Gods" along the Sorrento coast and climbing the famous Mount Vesuvius. Students also gained hands-on cultural knowledge through learning about olive oil production and mastering the art of making authentic Neapolitan pizza.

"It was an amazing experience for the students and a great trip overall!" remarked Ms. MacInnis, highlighting the educational and personal growth opportunities provided by the journey through Italy's rich cultural landscape.

French Exchange: Building International Connections

The third group participated in BMHS's exchange program with our partner school in Rouen, France. Led by Madame Bynoe, the students experienced a comprehensive tour of France's most iconic landmarks and historical sites.

Their itinerary included visits to Paris, Versailles, the D-Day Beaches in Normandy, the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Parc Astérix (a popular French theme park), Mont Saint-Michel, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the famous Champs-Élysées.

This exchange program not only allowed students to practice their French language skills in real-world settings but also fostered cultural understanding and international friendships through direct engagement with their French peers.

This Facebook group was created with the intention of participating in the “Adopt a Senior” event that many surrounding towns have taken part in. In this event, the whole Billerica community comes together to acknowledge the graduating seniors’ achievements with graduation gifts. The event was very successful last year with more than 120 graduating students adopted.

This program is available to any high school senior living in Billerica.

INSTRUCTIONS

SENIORS: For those of you that are graduating this year or parents of graduates who wish to be adopted please complete the google doc using the link below.

https://forms.gle/hxh8duQ2eADsyvn2A

It will ask a few questions about yourself along with an email address and phone number for the person adopting you to be able to contact you. You will have until April 30 to complete this form

VOLUNTEERS: Fill out this "VOLUNTEER" google form.

https://forms.gle/L7nMqX1JZgjP12s3A

On May 1st, we will match up volunteers with Seniors If you have any questions or are looking for more detail about what their preferences are, you will have the Seniors email and phone #.

You do not have to have Facebook or google account to submit a form. 

BMHS Spring Sports Families:

Order your Seasonal Bundle Today!

Open to all athletes at all levels (JVB, JV, Varsity) in all grades! Congratulate your 8th grader on their first season or the perfect memory for your 2025 senior!

Bundle ($20) includes:

Personalized Shout Out to your Athlete in our spring program book

Sport specific T-shirt

Online Form Seasonal Sports Bundle

BMHSAA SPRING RAFFLE- DON’T MISS OUT!

The New England Association for College Admissions Counseling (NEACAC) is holding college fairs throughout the Spring. The closest fair to Billerica will be held at Merrimack College's Athletic Complex on Sunday, May 4, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. Please click HERE for more details and a list of attending colleges. 

Are you or someone you know interested in community service this summer? Come join us at the Billerica Community Farmers Market Mondays June 16th-Oct 6. We are looking for volunteers to help set up / take down & daily activities. All participants will receive an official letter from the farmers market with your hours received. Come join with your friends. It’s a fun time to spend your Monday afternoons. Email: Katie at billericafarmersmarket@yahoo.com for more information and to sign up.

Dear families,



We’re going to Portugal in Spring 2026, and you’re invited!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/69b3je3

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

In this info session, we’ll talk about:

• How this opportunity will benefit your student
• What we’ll see and do on our trip
• Everything that’s included in this experience
• How your child can earn academic credit
• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

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).