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Early Release for Students Today- schedule of Periods

Fri, 01/07/2011 - 08:53
 Here are the times of the remaining periods: 3 - 9 to 9:30
4 - 9:35 to 10:05
5 - 10:10 to 10:40
6 - 10:45 to 11:05
7 - 11:10 to 11:30

Final Call: Parent Graduation Ads for the Yearbook Due 1/14/10

Thu, 01/06/2011 - 13:50
Please see attached for the new prices of the extended due date.
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2010-2011Essay contest from the Connecticut Bar Foundation

Thu, 01/06/2011 - 10:47
The Connecticut Bar Foundation is sponsoring an Essay Contest entitled:

"Is Out of School Out of Bounds? Cyberbullying & School Intervention - where to draw the line?"

  • Helps to fulfill Civics and American Government credit requirements
  • Grand Prize - $3000 Savings Bond
  • Two runner-up prizes - $1500 Savings Bonds
  • Essay to be judged by federal and state court judges, law professors and lawyers
  • Award ceremony to be held at Connecticut Supreme Court
The essay should be postmarked March 4, 2011.  For more information please visit the website: www.cbf.ctbar.org

Another Financial Aid Opportunity - College Goal Sunday!!!

Thu, 01/06/2011 - 09:18
College Goal Sunday will take place on Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm at thirteen different school/university sites.  This event will allow students and parents to talk to experts and get in-depth help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA).  Additionally, students and parents will be given information regarding state and federal aid programs that are available. 

Please feel free to go to www.collegegoalsundayct.org for additional information on locations and registration.

Reminder for Financial Aid Evening

Wed, 01/05/2011 - 10:10
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS:

This is a reminder that tomorrow, January 6th at 7pm in the auditorium the BHS School Counseling Department will be hosting its Annual Financial Aid Evening with Carolyn Karno.

This will be a very informative evening on assisting you on how to file for both Federal and School Financial Aid for your student who will be attending any post secondary educational program.

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Ramirez at 860-828-6577 X163

January 2011 School Counseling Newsletter is now available

Tue, 01/04/2011 - 11:03
Please go to the Guidance Department Site to check on events and information related to your students' post-secondary planning, as well as other dates of upcoming events in our January Newsletter.

SCHOLARSHIPS....ATTENTION SENIORS....

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 08:09
The Italian Fraternal Society is offering scholarships to high school seniors who are the child, grandchild or great grandchild of an IFS member.

The student must be accepted to a four year college or university.

The application must be submitted to the Scholarship Chairman by MARCH 31, 2011.

Please see your counselor or the scholarship box for an application.

SCHOLARSHIPS....ATTENTION SENIORS....

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 08:05
The CAEOP Annual Scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior who desire to continue their educational career in the field of business.

This scholarship is worth $750.00 to the winner.

Please see your guidance counselor or the scholarship box in the guidance suite for more information.

The deadline for the application is FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011.

SCHOLARSHIPS....ATTENTION SENIORS....

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 07:59
The U.S. Department of Education has announced a limited number of scholarships  under the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship program.

This Scholarship is for high school seniors who rank in the top 2% of their junior year class or those who achieve a score of 2100 or better on the SAT or a 32 or better on the ACT.

This highly competitive scholarship is anticipated to be $1,500 per student who receives this award.

All applications must be received by April 1, 2011.

For more information, look in the guidance suite, or download an application from:

www.ctdhe.org/SFA/pdfs?ByrdScholarship.pdf

Berlin Helping Berlin Informational Video

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 07:58
The Broadcast Journalism class has produced another public service announcement describing the Berlin Helping Berlin program at BHS,  Click Here to watch the new video. 

Welcome Back!

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 07:56
 MidYear Exams are in Two Weeks.  The exam schedule is in the BHS Event Calendar section of this site.

Cast List for the musical "LITTLE WOMEN"

Thu, 12/23/2010 - 13:33
Congratulations to the cast of “Little Women” 2010-2011   Jo March - Jennifer Flannery Professor Bhaer - Nick Crenella Amy March – Amanda Maule Meg March - Caitlyn Budnick Beth March - Niki Dean Marmee March -Kim Bosse Mr. Laurence - Trafford Underwood Theodore Laurence the Third - Connor Hilbie Aunt March - Becca Demczuk Mr. John Brooke - Andrew Kuper Mrs. Kirk - Jaclyn Rubin Clarissa - Nikki Whitehill Braxton - Chris VonAchen Rodrigo - Connor Morin Knight - James Kissane Rodrigo2 - Nikki Harris

CHORUS MEMBERS:

Barber, Kayleigh-9 Baretta, Lauren-9 Calafiore, Carley-12 Carroll, Emily-11 Christiana, Maddy-11 Cichowski, Charlotte-10 Constantine, Olivia-10 Courchaine, Henry-9 Damato, Sarah-11 D'Amato, Jenna-11 D'Attilio, Caroline-10 Dolan, Nicole-11 Ditttmar, Emily-9 Foy, Meghan-10 Hall, Samantha-12 Juarez, Michelle-9 Loprieto, Melissa-9 Prokop. Tori-10 Relyea, Emily-12 Repaci, Tess-9 Robillard, Holly-11 Root, Gina-10 Shea, Kelly-9 Shemeth, James-10 Souza, Natalie-9 Synnott, Kaitlyn-12 Tirado, Katherine-11 Tomasitis, Christian-12 VonAchen, Natalie-12 Wilcox, Megan-9 Wilhelm, Cameron-10 Williams, Shannon-12
 

Financial Aid Evening - 1/6/11

Wed, 12/22/2010 - 14:27
Attention Senior Parents:

On Thursday, January 6th from 7-9pm, the BHS School Counseling Department will be hosting its Annual Financial Aid Evening.  Carolyn Karno, a former financial aid representative from the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation and now working independently as a consultant for Education Funding Strategies will be presenting a very informative program to assist parents with understanding the Financial Aid Process and filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms. 

Please join us for this important evening...if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Deb Ramirez, Director of School Counseling, at 860-828-6577 X163

Class of 2012 Raffle Fundraiser

Mon, 12/20/2010 - 15:18
Raffle tickets are on sale now!  Buy a ticket and have a chance at winning a prize pack.  Winners will be drawn 12/22.  See attached flyer for details.
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Broadcast Journalism Students Interview Drama Club Play Participants

Tue, 12/14/2010 - 14:50
 The members of the Broadcast Journalism Class have produced a series of short Video Blogs on happenings at BHS.  Here is the first in a series of Vblogs to be broadcast on our website.   Click Here to View the Oz Vblog

Quarter 2 Progress Reports Will Be Printed and Distributed to All Students Thursday 12/16

Mon, 12/13/2010 - 07:32
 In order to ease the transition between the era of paper progress reports and our new paperless Student Information System, quarter 2 Progress Reports will be printed and distributed to all students at BHS later this week.   This is a change from previous information provided by the District and the BHS website.  The distribution date is Thu. 12/16.  This will be the "last" time that progress reports will be printed for all students.  (Paper Reports may still be printed "on request")

Senior Class Meeting - Thursday 7:25 AM - Important Graduation Information

Wed, 12/08/2010 - 11:13
Attention Seniors:  A mandatory meeting for all seniors, to record cap & gown measurements and provide important information for graduation 2011, will be held in the Robert Long Auditorium this Thursday, December 16, 2010 starting at 7:25 a.m.  All seniors are asked to attend this important meeting, to provide the exact spelling and form of  their name, as it will appear on their diploma (and also in the graduation program).  Parents and students should agree as to whether middle names, etc., are used.  We encourage families of seniors to discuss this before the December 16th meeting.

Athletic Department Steroids Assembly

Mon, 12/06/2010 - 09:39
 The Department of Athletics will sponsor a presentation on Steroids to all BHS athletes on Wed. Dec. 8 at 1:00 PM in the Gibney Gymnasium.  This presentation is open to all athletes of Berlin High School, not just those competing in the current season.

WINTER CHORAL CONCERT RE-SCHEDULED!

Mon, 12/06/2010 - 06:28
The BHS Winter Choral Concert has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, December 8.  It will be held in the auditorium at 7:00 pm.  The Chorus, Madrigal Singers, Jazz Choir, Advanced Vocal class and the newly formed Women's Choir will all be featured.  The concert was previously scheduled for December 15.

Senior parents: Parent Graduation Ads for the Yearbook Due 12/4/10

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 14:59

See the attachment for more information.
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