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.
about 5 hours ago, Webmaster
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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
about 24 hours ago, School Office
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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
1 day ago, Learning Center
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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.

1 day ago, Athletics
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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.
3 days ago, School Office
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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
3 days ago, Wellness
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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.

6 days ago, District Office
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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!
6 days ago, Learning Center
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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.

Included here, and also on our Webpage is a link to our Inclement Weather Schedules: https://bit.ly/4fyisdL [or https://aptg.co/fMsnrk.]" Scott Nanik, superintendent
7 days ago, District Office
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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.

7 days ago, Athletics
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ATHLETICS: Winter 2025-26 game schedules are now available ONLINE on the Bret Hate App (BHHS > More > Documents > Athletics > Game Schedules) or https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/documents/athletics/game-schedules/409768. Stay up-to-date with schedule changes on the Athletics Calendar >>> https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/events. | Photo courtesy of Calaveras Enterprise: Sports.

10 days ago, Athletics
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MENTOR PROGRAM: "Looking to make community connections, explore career paths, or chat with someone in the field you’re interested in? The Rotary Mentor Program is here for you! Fill out the [Google Form located in your class-specific 'ALL Things Academic-College-Career' Google Classroom] and join us in [RM 27] on DEC 10TH FOR A PIZZA PARTY — Come see what it’s all about and learn how this program can help you succeed." - Ms. Godfrey

10 days ago, Counseling
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Summer 2027 European Travel Opportunity and Leadership Conference with Drag. Information meeting November 20th at 6 PM in room 37....use the link below to RSVP. >>> https://rsvp.eftours.com/rh6r78b. This is an opportunity, not a Bret Harte sponsored event.


"Our Activities Director is excited to share an incredible summer travel and leadership opportunity for students! Join us next week for an information session to learn more about our upcoming tour to Paris and the 3-day Leadership Conference in Prague.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: Classroom 37
RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/4qCLPBE

Registration is required and qualifies students for a $200 tour scholarship.

At the meeting, we'll cover:

  • Itinerary and travel logistics

  • Leadership conference details where students will:
    • Explore the theme of Social Responsibility
    • Hear from world-renowned speakers and attend expert-led workshops
    • Work in international teams to develop and pitch solutions for a chance to be featured in the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, Sweden

  • How to earn high school or college credit

  • Affordable payment options

We hope to see you there! This is not affiliated with Bret Harte High School, just a World Leadership Conference and Travel opportunity being offered. Questions can be directed toward Tyra Dragomanovich at tdragomanovich@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.

10 days ago, Leadership | Renaissance
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FFA UPDATE: "On Wednesday, November 19th, we will be holding our 3rd FFA meeting of the year which will begin at 7pm in the theater. Topics being discussed at this meeting will be committee reports, new chapter business and announcing the 2025-2026 greenhand officer team before conducting our chapter degree ceremony. The Chapter FFA degree is the highest award that we can bestow on our members and is earned during the second or third year of membership in our chapter. If you are a parent/guardian of one of the chapter degree recipients, please attend to watch your students walk the stage in our degree ceremony!

Other events/reminders as they approach are listed below:
• MANDATORY Parent and Exhibitor meeting for all Sheep, Goats, Hogs, Poultry and Rabbit exhibitors is Wednesday 12/10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. If your student wants to show with Bret Harte FFA at Fair- they MUST attend with a parent/guardian.
• Students attending MFE or ALA have payments due 11/20 to Mrs. Sugar at the ASB window and return
• The FFA community service committee is collecting cans this month to donate to the Vallecito Food Pantry. Canned proteins and non-perishable foods are preferred and the deadline to collect is 11/22.
• Want to join the FFA Boosters information page? Click on the following link and you will be able to see upcoming FFA and Boosters events! https://band.us/n/aea0A05f6c90p”

- Bret Harte FFA Chapter Officer Team

10 days ago, Webmaster
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BELL SCHEDULE CHANGE | REMINDER: Next week, November 10th-14th, will be a different bell schedule than normal due to our In-Service Day, Veteran's Day Holiday and Collaborative Planning Day. The schedule will be as follows:

Monday: In-Service Day ( NO SCHOOL )
Tuesday: Veteran's Day Holiday ( NO SCHOOL )
Wednesday: even periods (2, 4 & 6) w/ EARLY RELEASE @ 1:10 PM
Thursday: odd periods (1, 3, 5 & 7)
Friday: all periods (1-7)

Any questions regarding these changes can be directed toward Mrs. McCamey at (209) 736-8339 or rmccamey@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
13 days ago, School Office
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MEETING NOTICE: A Special Governing Board Meeting/Study Session is scheduled for Tuesday November 18, 2025 in the District Board Room 53. Closed session begins at 4:30 p.m., and open session to follow. 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.
13 days ago, District Office
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REGISTER TO VOTE: "Community volunteers will be available at lunch on Wednesday, November 12 outside Ms. Drag’s room to register students to vote. You must be 16 or older. If you register before your 18th birthday, you will automatically get mailed a ballot for the election when you turn 18. Your registration can be changed at anytime. No guidance on the selection of the registration party will be provided to students. BE A VOTER!"
16 days ago, District Office

INTRAMURALS: "Now you're all in big, big trouble!" Be sure to sign-up for this month's Dodgeball Tournament. Go to your class-specific Pond Nation Google Classroom to scan the QR code. Student will form teams of six players, including one substitution to play in tournament-style fun. Games will take place from November 12 - 26 in the Lower Gym on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Questions, stop by RM 37.

17 days ago, Leadership | Renaissance
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