SEMESTER ONE GRADES: "Today, December 19th marked the halfway point of the 2025-26 school year. Semester 1 grades have been issued. Please refer to the Parent and/or Student Portal to view your student's "Semester 1 Grades." From the Main Menu, select Documents > "Semester 1" for the current school year. 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 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 your correspondence." - Bret Harte School Office
about 21 hours ago, School Office
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TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: Please be advised that Copperopolis Bus Route 6 will experience disruptions starting on January 5th due to road closures related to ongoing construction. This construction is anticipated to last through February 2026. For specific details regarding changes in bus stops based on current closure points, please visit https://aptg.co/LXl2kM. If you have questions, contact the Transportation Department at dtipton@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us or 209 736-2067.

3 days ago, School Office
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ATHLETIC UPDATE: JV Girls Soccer vs Waterford scheduled for today Wednesday, December 17 at 3:00 PM has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Varsity Girls Soccer vs Waterford will continue as scheduled with a 5:00 PM start on Dorroh Field. 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.

3 days ago, Athletics
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"NEW SPRING CLASS Announcement for Columbia College! This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools, Transition Kindergarten through grade 12 (TK-12). Course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms.

If you are interested and already have a W# go ahead and register there is still a lot of room- please come see me for details!" - Ms. Godfrey, counselor
5 days ago, Counseling
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FIRST FRIDAYS: Join Leadership on the first Friday in January - January 9th - for a "living" game of musical chairs during lunch in the Quad. Questions, stop by RM 37.
5 days ago, Leadership | Renaissance
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ATHLETICS: Check out the home contest line-up for the week of December 15! >>> Monday, December 15 - Girls Basketball vs Sonora with junior varsity at 5:30 PM followed by varsity at 7:00 PM in Bob Bach Gymnasium. Tuesday, December 16 - Frosh Boys Basketball vs Amador at 4:00 PM, and Girls Basketball vs Argonaut with junior varsity at 5:30 PM followed by varsity at 7:00 PM in Bob Bach Gymnasium. Wednesday, December 17 - Girls Soccer vs Waterford with junior varsity at 3:00 PM followed by varsity at 5:00 PM on Dorroh Field. Admission is cashless. Athletic passes and cards accepted. Artwork courtesy of Leadership. Stay up-to-date on game schedules at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/events. GO BULLFROGS!

5 days ago, Leadership | Renaissance
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WINTER FINALS WEEK: "This is just a reminder that next week, December 15th-19th is our Semester 1 Finals Week, with a different bell schedule than normal. Our schedule for next week is as follows:
Monday, December 15th: Odd Periods 1, 3, 5 & 7
Tuesday, December 16th: Even Periods 2, 4, 6 & Pond
Wednesday, December 17th: 1, Pond, 3 & 7 w/ Early Release @ 2:15 PM
Thursday, December 18th: Pond, 2, Pond & 4 w/ Early Release @ 12:45 PM
Friday, December 19th: Pond, 5, Pond & 6 w/ Early Release @ 12:45 PM

Our Winter Break will run from December 22nd - January 2nd. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Monday, January 5th. Any questions regarding the changes in our schedule for next week can be directed toward Mrs. McCamey at (209) 736-8339." - Bret Harte School Office
8 days ago, School Office
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PUBLIC NOTICE: The Bret Harte Union High School District invites comments from the public regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The plan will be discussed on January 12th, 2025, at the Bret Harte Union High School District Governing Board meeting. It will also be discussed at the February 2nd, March 2nd, April 13th, May 4th, and June 1st meetings of the Governing Board. This plan was developed to define actions, expenditures, and educational priorities. A copy of the draft plan is available at the District Office, 323 S. Main Street, Altaville, CA 95221. It will also be available February, March, April, May, and June meetings at 5:30 pm in the District Office Board Room 53. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at (209) 736-8340.
8 days ago, District Office
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SURVEY: "Our school is currently conducting the California Healthy Kids Parent Survey, and we need your participation. This survey helps us understand your perspectives on school climate, engagement, safety, and the overall well-being of our students. Your feedback is extremely important—and completely anonymous. It takes only a few minutes to complete, and your responses directly help us improve our programs and better support our students and families. Survey Link >>> https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/dqv4

Thank you for taking the time to share your input and support our school!" - Bret Harte Counseling + Wellness || Questions can be directed to Sara Labuga at slabuga@bhuhsd.net.
11 days ago, Wellness
MAKER POND on Friday in the Learning Center from 2-3. Come spend some time with the creative items at the Maker Table, and test your engineering skills with a STEM challenge. Sign up on Flex-Time or see Mrs. Hungerford in the Learning Center.
11 days ago, Learning Center
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FFA UPDATE: "The Bret Harte FFA will be hosting multiple meetings this Wednesday, December 10th, 2025.

ADDITION: There will be a parent FFA Boosters meeting in room 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Mandatory FFA 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 12:45 p.m. FFA member dinner at 6:15 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Potluck Style for activity point: Freshman/Sophomores bring a side dish to share. Juniors/Seniors bring a dessert to share There will be a ugly sweater contest so members make sure to wear your ugly sweaters for an activity point!

December FFA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us [at bhffa@bhuhsd.net.]" - Bret Harte FFA Officer Team

12 days ago, Webmaster
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CLASS OF 2026: "The Local Scholarship Program is finally here! Last year the Senior Class of 2025 was awarded OVER $250,000.00. wow! Mr. Nanik and I visited Senior Government classrooms on Monday, December 8th to explain the application process. Everything the students need is on my google classroom. There is a Scholarship for EVERY SENIOR, so please encourage your student to apply to as many as they are eligible for, and to take their time when writing their essays! There are approximately 850 organizations offering scholarships, so be sure to put forth your best effort. Seniors will have 3 full weeks to complete all scholarship applications..."

You can review the complete presentation, along with accessing all required forms and instructions, on our website at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/page/scholarships. Scholarship applications must be submitted online at https://bretharte.awardsplatform.com, utilizing the student's school email address to establish an account in advance of uploading applications, essays and other required documents. Additional details covered in the presentation can be found at https://aptg.co/7d19xX. Applications are no later than January 18, 2026 - NO EXCEPTIONS! The program timeline can be found at https://aptg.co/dh8spy.

"...Mark your calendars: May 6th is SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT. All students who have been chosen to receive a scholarship will get an invitation the first part of May to RSVP." Good Luck!" - Ms. Godfrey

Questions can be directed to scholarships@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.

12 days ago, Counseling
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DRESS-UP DAYS: This year's winter finals week is quickly approaching! Next week's dress-up days are as follows: Monday, December 15- Ugly Sweater Day; Tuesday, December 16 - Winter Wonderland (White Out); Wednesday, December 17 - Xmas Socks; Thursday, December 18 - Holiday Hats; and Friday, December 19 - PJ & Polar Express. Questions, stop by RM 37 or email bhleadership@bhuhsd.net.

12 days ago, Leadership | Renaissance
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COIN DRIVE: Bret Harte Leadership will continue Mr. Osborn’s long-standing annual Coin Drive this holiday season to make this Christmas a little merrier for students in need. All students are encouraged to bring their lose change and currency for Leadership students to collect during 1st and 2nd periods every morning this week, December 8 - 12. All money collected will be turned into holiday gift cards and distributed to designated Bret Harte students on Friday, December 19. Quantity of students selected is based on total money raised. Questions, email bhleadership@bhuhsd.net or stop by RM 37.
12 days ago, Leadership | Renaissance
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ATHLETIC UPDATE: Boys Basketball has added a frosh game on Tuesday, December 9 in Bob Bach Gymnasium. The Bullfrogs will host Sonora at 4:00 PM, followed by junior varsity vs Waterford at 5:30 PM and varsity vs Waterford at 7:00 PM. 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.
12 days ago, Athletics
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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.

16 days ago, Learning Center
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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

16 days ago, Webmaster
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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.
17 days ago, District Office
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