Dear Bellaire High School Parents and Community,

This week our students and staff are on Thanksgiving vacation. There will be no school from Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29. All students and staff will return to school on Monday, December 2. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect upon all that we are grateful for and to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. I am thankful to work with an amazing staff and for the opportunity to support incredible students. I am also thankful for the support for the community as a whole. I would like to wish everyone a very safe and restful Thanksgiving week with family, friends, and loved ones.

To contribute to a strong finish of the Fall Semester, please remind your children that students are expected to return to school on December 2 in compliance with the Bellaire High School dress code and with their ID badges on, out, and visible. The Student Handbook, with updated language around the cell phone policy on page 18, is linked for easy reference. Additionally, the Fall Semester final exams schedule is provided below. Finally, the next Coffee with The Principal (CWP) is scheduled for Thursday, December 12^th from 9:00 am – 10:00 am in the library. CWP is a great opportunity to meet other parents and get school updates.

On behalf of Bellaire High School, Happy Thanksgiving!

Michael Niggli, Principal

LAST Call for Senior Yearbook Pictures!

The CADY Photo company has agreed to come one more time to catch all the seniors. (This is an very big extension....seniors have had all summer and multiple opportunities in the fall.). SENIORS🚨🚨You must take your picture by December 2nd- schedule it now! Your photo will NOT be in the yearbook without a senior portrait. Schedule your appointment cady.com/schedule.

FAFSA Parent Workshop

2025-26 FAFSA is currently open just in time for Thanksgiving Break. Students and parents/guardian should take a moment during this time to ensure everyone has their FSA ID and necessary documents!

Quicks about FAFSA/TASFA or Financial Aid in general? We will be hosting a Parent Night December 3 from 4pm til 7pm to answer questions and walk students and parents through the FASFA/TASFA application.

Hope to see you there!

Scholarships Abound!

Some of our amazing Cardinals attended the LLD Scholars Scholarship and College Fair

Students received a total of $687,000 in scholarship offers! #CardinalProud

Study Tips and Advice

Finals begin Tuesday, December 17, and if you need tips on getting organized or how to study for your exams, we have resources curated for you to look through. Check out the resources here. Creating a study schedule can really help too.

From the Bellaire HS Counseling Team

Upcoming- Join us for a fun and informative series of Lunch and Learn sessions hosted by the Bellaire Counseling team!

These sessions will cover a variety of topics to support your academic success and mental well-being. Bring your lunch, get comfy, and enjoy interactive discussions with us. All sessions will be held during the red block of Cardinal Hour in the Maker Space in the Bellaire library! We can't wait to see you there!

Lunch & Learn November- 11/20- Gratitude and School Success

Lunch & Learn December- 12/11 and 12/12- Tips for studying for final exams, in collaboration with The Enrichery!

Dress Code Reminders

Please take a moment and review the Bellaire Dress Code.

• Bellaire High School Dress Code

The faculty and staff of Bellaire High School expect students to come to school each day dressed appropriately, according to dress code, in order to ensure the health and safety of everyone on campus in addition to the neatness of appearance and suitability on campus at all times including while representing Bellaire High School at school-related activities. Clothing may not be inappropriately revealing, excessively tight, or excessively baggy. Pajama pants may not be warn to school. Students must dress in a presentable manner.

Ordering Holiday Cards - Use Minted and Support Bellaire!

Shop, save, & give back. Enjoy 20% off Minted holiday cards and gifts using our exclusive code, and they'll donate 15% of every purchase back to our cause.

Use code: FUNDRAISEBELLAIRE

Shop at minted.com/holiday

Canvas Parent Accounts

Observer roles are available to parents in CANVAS our Learning Management System. With an observer account parents and guardians can monitor students’ Canvas courses, calendars, and announcements. Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course. Observers can access their account on a browser, or the Canvas Parent app using iOS or Android devices. More info here.

Registration for the December 7th, 2024, AP, IB, and UT OnRamps Saturday Academy is now open.

We encourage all students to attend. Transportation is available to Chavez.

Registration Link:  https://forms.gle/91ur3S39zbqMsoFS6

Coffee with the Principal

Mark your calendars! Mr. Niggli will meet with parents for coffee and campus updates and general information on December 12th. Rumor has it he might provide a pop up performance from a student group on campus too. Everyone is welcome! Please plan to arrive and get checked in at 8:45 am. #BetterTogether

Buy a Yearbook!

Buy your yearbook before the price increase- December 15! Don't forget to get a senior add too! Please fill out the Google form to choose the cover color option you want. Buy your senior ad here!

Click Here to buy your yearbook!

Bellaire Cheer Clinic

Help spread the word that the Bellaire Cheer Clinic is Saturday, December 7th. Click here for more information and to download a registration form.

Thank You PTO

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Ms. Julie Golberger, President of the PTO, and to all the members of the PTO for their generous support of the JROTC program. On November 11th, the PTO graciously donated beautiful new flags to be displayed at the front of our school. This thoughtful gesture ensured that our colors are proudly and vibrantly represented for years to come. On November 13th, the JROTC cadets had the privilege of raising these new flags for the first time during the morning ceremony. The flags looked stunning and added a sense of pride and unity to the event. Thank you once again for your continued dedication to keeping our school beautiful, proud, and full of spirit. Your generosity not only enhances the appearance of our school but also strengthens the bond within our community. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support. With warm appreciation!

Club Schedule - Get Involved!

Join a Club - Get Involved

Club Meeting Schedule

Our Goal=Every Student to Connect with a Club!

The club meeting schedule for Cycle 3 is out! 

We have over 300 club meetings scheduled for Cycle 2 -- that's 11 opportunities for community and connection every day! Pursue a passion, find a new interest, make some friends, and have some fun during Cardinal Hour. Click here to see a full list of clubs.

New club applications for the spring semester are open! Students who would like to propose a club must speak with Ms. Chapman in 2712 to confirm that your idea does not overlap with an existing club and then submit this Google Form by Friday, December 13.

Please see Ms. Chapman in room 2712 or email her at echapman@houstonisd.org with any questions about getting involved with clubs!

BHS Class of 2027 Holiday Flower Fundraiser

The Bellaire High School Class of 2027 will be raising funds to purchase After-Prom prizes. Let's make this memorable for the graduates by offering amazing gifts that will be useful for their next journey after graduation!

Please place your order by December 1st if you would like arrival in time for the holidays.

Click here to place your order.

Class of 2025 Yard Signs!

Just a handful of senior yard signs left from this limited production.

Get one before they run out!

Items will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Proceeds benefit the Class of 2025 After Prom.

Email - fundraising@bellairepto.org to get yours today.  

Parents On Patrol - Join POP

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.

Early Dismissal from School

All students must check out with Ms. Espadas in the Attendance Office located in the Main Office before leaving school during the school day. Parents must also come in to check their students out, and they must present a valid ID that matches information in PowerSchool/HISD Connect. The main office will then request the student from class.

3:00 PM is the cut-off time to pick a student up early for the day. Parents arriving after 3:00 PM cannot have their student called down to the attendance office. If a student needs to be picked up early, they must be picked up before 3:00 PM.

When absent, students should turn in an excuse note (doctor’s, parent, etc…) to Ms. Espadas for filing. As a reminder, a minimum attendance requirement of 90% in each class is required to award course credit. 

Be a PTO Volunteer!

The PTO at Bellaire HS is a huge support system to the entire school. Please consider getting involved in a way that works for you and your schedule!

Volunteer

Contribute

Stay Informed

Visit the PTO website here!

BHS Spirit Store is open online!

We are accepting online orders throughout the summer. All online orders will be available for pick up during Cardinal Hour on Friday on Main Street near the big screen. Click here to check it out!

Please email emilycgannaway@yahoo.com with any questions. Thank you for your continued support.

See Something, Say Something: Keeping Our School Safe Together

We want to remind our community about the See Something, Say Something app—an essential tool to help maintain a secure environment. This app allows students, staff, and parents to report any suspicious activity, concerns, or potential threats anonymously.

By speaking up and working together, we can prevent issues before they escalate, ensuring that Bellaire High School remains a safe place for learning and growth. Remember, if you see something that doesn’t feel right, don’t hesitate—report it here. Together, we can make a difference!

2024-2025 Student Handbook

Click here to access the 2024-2025 Student Handbook. We encourage every student and parent to read through the handbook to become familiar with they systems and procedures that are in place at Bellaire HS.

Dress Code for the 2024-2025 School Year

Please take a moment and read through our dress code.

Click here to access the dress cod

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 2024-2025

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.

Class of 2025

Class of 2026

Class of 2027

Class of 2028

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