HARRY POTTER TRIVIA: Save the Date! Harry Potter Trivia during lunch in the Learning Center on December 12. Bring your lunch and Harry Potter knowledge to compete by Hogwarts House. Prizes for participating! Questions, see Mrs. Hungerford in the Learning Center.
about 5 hours ago, Learning Center
FFA UPDATE: "On Thursday, December 10th Bret Harte FFA will be hosting multiple meetings and events. The Mandatory Fair Parent & Exhibitor meeting is for any FFA member interested in showing a hog, goat, lamb, rabbit, chicken or turkey with Bret Harte FFA at the 2026 Calaveras County Fair in May. This meeting is mandatory for the parent AND exhibitor. Please check out the meeting times and locations below. We hope to see you there!
Mandatory Fair Parent & Exhibitor meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Contracts will be passed out at this meeting and are due by 12/19 at 12:45pm. FFA member Dinner at 6:15 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Potluck- Freshman/Sophomores bring a side dish to share, Juniors/Seniors bring a dessert share for an extra activity point. Ugly Sweater Contest- members please wear those ugly sweaters! December FFA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us." - Bret Harte FFA Officer Team
about 9 hours ago, Webmaster
MEETING NOTICE: A Regular Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 8th, 2025 in the District Board Room 53. Closed session begins at 4:30 p.m. and open session begins at 5:30 p.m. Community members can attend closed session to comment on closed session agenda items only. Public comment for open session begins at 5:30 p.m. The agenda will be available after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5th. To view the agenda, click on link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36030549 To view archived agendas and minutes, please refer to our district website.
1 day ago, District Office
ATHLETIC UPDATE: Boys Soccer vs Stoneridge scheduled for today Wednesday, December 03 at 5:00 PM has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Varsity Girls Soccer vs Stoneridge scheduled for today at 3:30 PM on Dorroh Field will proceed as scheduled. Admission is cashless. Athletic passes and cards accepted. Stay up-to-date on game schedules at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/events. GO BULLFROGS! | Photo courtesy of Calaveras Enterprise: Sports.
ROTARY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: "I'm excited to announce that we will be continuing our Angels/Murphys Rotary Club Mentoring Program this year! This program pairs students with community mentors who serve as role models, offering guidance, friendship, and encouragement for future planning. Our goal is to help students strengthen their academic performance, build self-confidence, and prepare for college and career success.
To kick things off, we're hosting a Mentorship Kick-Off Pizza Party on Friday, December 10th during POND in Room 27. All interested students are welcome to attend! Mentors will share their backgrounds, answer questions, and help students decide whether they'd like to join the program. Students who wish to participate should complete this brief Google Form: https://forms.gle/NsUySKQsHXEYtvPj9
Examples of possible Mentor Topics Discussed with students: Life skills during and after high school; Gaining work experience/the job market/interview skills; Academic success; Defining future goals and assist with planning Finances; and Recognize networks of supportive individuals and how they can assist.
[You can find the permission slip at https://aptg.co/m4Xh5X.] We're looking forward to another great year of mentorship and connection!" - Ms. Godfrey
8 days ago, Counseling
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: There will be NO late bus tomorrow Wednesday, November 26. Questions can be directed to the school office at 209 736-2507 or Transportation at 209 736-2067.
THANKSGIVING RECESS: "Due to Thanksgiving Recess, students will be released at 1:10 PM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. There is NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Monday, December 1." - Bret Harte School Office
13 days ago, School Office
REMINDER: Tonight is opening night for Drama's "The Importance of Being Earnest" fall play at 7:00 PM in the Bret Harte Theater. Admission is $5, and cash or credit card will be accepted at the door. No pre-sale tickets. Doors open one hour before curtain and house opens 30 minutes before the show. If you miss tonight or want to see it again, you can tomorrow Friday, November 21 at 7:00 PM and 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 22.
Wit, romance, and mistaken identity collide in Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Join Bret Harte Drama Nov 20–22 for an evening (or afternoon!) of sharp dialogue and hilarious twists in the Bret Harte Theater. Don’t miss this charming satire of Victorian society! Be sure to follow @bret.harte.theater on Instagram. Artwork courtesy of the Drama Department.
14 days ago, Webmaster
QUARTER TWO PROGRESS GRADES: "Last Friday, November 14, 2025, marked the halfway point of the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Therefore,progress grades are issued to give students and their parent/guardians an overview of their overall performance thus far in the grading period. Please refer to the Parent and/or Student Portal to view your student's "2nd Quarter Progress Report." From the Main Menu, select Documents > "2nd Qtr Progress Report" for the current school year. IF YOUR STUDENT IS RECEIVING A D OR F ON THIS REPORT, THEY MAY BE AT RISK OF FAILING. Your student is considered academically ineligible and may not participate in sports if he/she has a GPA of less than 2.0, has 2 F's, 2 INC's or an F & an INC on their report card.
If you have questions regarding your student's grade, please contact the instructor directly. Teacher contact information can be found on our website under Staff Directory. Effective January 2023, all student progress and report cards must be accessed on the Portal and will no longer be mailed home.
If you need assistance with Portal access, please contact Technology at tech@bhuhsd.net Include the student(s) and parent/guardian names in correspondence." - Bret Harte School Office
15 days ago, School Office
LIBRARY BINGO: "Come for Bingo and a Booktalk THIS Friday during lunch in the Learning Center! No knowledge necessary! There will be prizes for participating." - Ms. Hungerford
15 days ago, Learning Center
ATHLETIC UPDATE: Game times for today's Girls Soccer vs Escalon scrimmages have changed. Varsity will begin at 3:30 PM followed by JV at 5:00 PM on Dorroh Field. Stay up-to-date on game schedules at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/events. GO BULLFROGS! | Photo courtesy of Calaveras Enterprise: Sports.
15 days ago, Athletics
CLASS OF 2026: This is a friendly reminder to place your Jostens orders! Select the following link to see what is available in graduation announcements, class rings, letterman jackets, the Mascot Shop and other 2026 merchandise offered by Jostens: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1002932/Bret-Harte-Union-High-School/
Also, be sure to check out Jostens newest offering...custom belt buckles! Please contact Ms. D'Laine with any questions regarding these at dfitzgerald@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
17 days ago, School Office
YOU'VE GOT MAIL: "Hey Bullfrogs! Want to brighten someone's day? Join our You’ve Got Mail appreciation campaign! Write a kind note, a shout-out, or a thank-you to anyone at Bret Harte. Postcards are available next to the drop boxes in the Learning Center, Main Office, and Wellness Room. It’s totally free, super simple, and guaranteed to spread good vibes. All notes will be screened for kindness and then delivered to the recipients. The campaign runs for the next few weeks, and all postcards will be delivered in December. Let’s lift each other up, one message at a time." - Counseling + Wellness
UPDATED MEETING NOTICE: A Special Governing Board Meeting/Study Session is scheduled for Tuesday November 18, 2025 in the District Board Room 53. Study session begins at 4:30 p.m. The agenda will be available after 4:00 p.m. on Friday November 14th. To view the agenda, click on link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36030549 To view archived agendas and minutes, please refer to our district website.
20 days ago, District Office
ZINE POND EVENT: Have you ever made a zine (pronounced zeen, short for magazine)? Sign up for Flex Time next Wednesday, 11/19 in the Learning Center to learn how to make your very own, self-published mini-book, suitable for duplication with nothing more than a copy machine. Your zine can be filled with magazine cutouts, poetry, sketches, lists, you name it!
20 days ago, Learning Center
INCLEMENT WEATHER: "The weather forecast this week indicates that we may have some challenging weather. We wanted to remind you of our decision-making process for school delays and closures related to weather. Our Transportation Director and administration will be monitoring weather conditions and the impact on our transportation routes. Determinations will be made as soon as possible but likely occur in the early mornings, the day of.
As a District, we look to avoid canceling school whenever feasible. We know that students need the continuity of learning and scheduling makeup days can be challenging. In general, we do not cancel school unless the event directly impacts the campus in Angels Camp. However, we may cancel bus transportation to select geographic areas and will work with families when this happens. To keep students and staff safe, we will be diligent in our decision-making and send out information via email, the BH App, phone, and social media as soon as a decision is made.
ATHLETIC UPDATE: Boys Soccer vs Waterford (Scrimmage), originally scheduled for tomorrow Friday, November 14, have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Stay up-to-date on game schedules at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/events. GO BULLFROGS! | Photo courtesy of Calaveras Enterprise: Sports.
