Join our Bret Harte Superfans tomorrow Thursday, September 26 as they cheer on our Bullfrogs vs Amador at the Bret Hare Aquatic Center. Games begin at 5:00 PM with varsity girls followed by varsity boys at 6:00 PM. Admission is cashless. Annual athletic passes, ASB passes, GoFan tickets and credit cards are accepted. GO BULLFROGS!
"Dear Bret Harte Families and the Community, Bret Harte Union High School District leaders continue working through a strategic plan to reduce behavioral incidents on our campus. Over the past two years, we have experienced a 72 percent decrease in events. We will continue the hard work to improve student safety. Considering the recent incidents and as we work toward strengthening school safety, we want to provide updates on the work being done. \\ Social Media Threats: Our school communities are not immune to social media threats. However, we have seen an uptick in the number of such threats nationwide, growing concern for our district leaders, staff, teachers and families. We want to emphasize this behavior is illegal and has serious consequences. Please explain to your student that these actions are harmful to themselves and their families. At the beginning of each year, Bret Harte teachers talk to students about social media behaviors, including cyberbullying, and sexual harassment. Then the students are tested on that material. \\ Restroom Incidents: We have implemented changes to address recent restroom incidents on our campus. Staff will now be stationed outside of restroom doors as a means of preventing group gatherings and violence. We are researching the installation of new sensor systems that will detect vaping, smoking, or other activities that are illegal on a school campus. These sensors would be tied to cameras located outside of the restroom doors. \\ Electronic Hall Passes: We are evaluating the implementation of electronic hall passes that will limit the number of students out between classes and prevent known affiliations from being out at the same time. \\ Staffing: Over the past 2-years we have added two staff to our Wellness Team, bringing the total to five. We have continued to contract with Angels Camp Police Department for an SRO, and we have added an additional administrator. The changes have been successful and is shown through the drop in incidents mentioned above. \\ Reporting Suspicious Activity and Bullying: If you or your child sees or hears anything suspicious or concerning, please report it to a teacher or administrator immediately. Or use the StopIt system on the website https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/page/student-safety. // Thank you for your cooperation and support. We all have a responsibility to keep our schools safe and secure." - Bret Harte Administration
HOCO 2024: This year's Fall Homecoming Week is quickly approaching! Next week's SPIRIT DAYS are as follows... Monday - Party In the U.S.A (Red, White, & Blue); Tuesday - Beauty and a Beat (Duo Day); Wednesday - Huntin' Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day (Camo); Thursday - Where'd All the Time Go (Decades); and Friday - Our House (Spirit Wear). Questions, stop by RM 37 or email bhleadership@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
HOCO 2024: "DOWNTOWN DECORATING - Downtown business will be decorating for the homecoming parade. Leadership will be judging the businesses decorations! If you are interested in adding a float to the parade enter it in the google form link below or the QR code!! HAPPY HOMECOMING! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dhvYFx6Lv0laTZUbQCBmX65rRHxacslCd2GjBgLcQSQ/viewform?edit_requested=true" - BH Leadership // Questions, email bhleadership@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
CLASS OF 2025: "This is a final reminder that if you are interested in attending Columbia College's CLAIM JUMPER DAY ON THURSDAY SEPT. 26TH please turn in your permission slips! Here is what will happen on that day! We leave at 8:30 from the lower gym on the bus, and come back after 1pm. The day will begin with a modified campus tour that will include many special presentations and demonstrations from programs like Hospitality/Culinary, Automotive Technology, Welding Technology, Fire Academy, Emergency Medical Services, STEM majors and much more! Groups will then proceed to Carkeet Park for an info fair filled with many Columbia College special support programs, academic programs, Clubs, Dorms, etc. Lunch will be provided by Taqueria Sonora. Students will be given a 'passport' to complete at the info fair. Everyone will receive a free t-shirt! Please fill out the permission slip and turn it in to Ms. Godfrey in Room 27!"
Friday Night Live Mentoring is looking for mentors for the 2024-25 school year! To learn more about FNLM visit https://5il.co/2wvv5. Questions can be directed to Ms. Kunesh in the Learning Center.
Weekly Student Bulletin: Sep 23-Sep 28, 2024 https://brethartebullfrogs.edurooms.com/engage/bret-harte-union-high-school/newsletters/student-bulletin-week-7
STUDENT COUNCIL: "We are looking for class officers and positions still need to be filled. DO NOT LOSE THIS CHANCE! You can be the representative of your class, put on applications, help with Homecoming and do morning announcements! [Go to your Pond Nation Google Classroom to] fill the form and choose the position that you would like to apply for. You don't have to be in ASB/Government class to apply for Class Officer positions *THIS FORM MUST BE TURNED IN BY TUESDAY 09/24*" - Bret Harte Leadership
"The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a school threat that has been circulating on social media nationwide. It recently began circulating in our area, and after being investigated, it was found to be non-credible. We will continue to communicate with our school districts, increase our campus presence, and monitor social media." - Calaveras County Sheriff 9/20/24 12:15 PM
"Hey Bullfrogs! Join us tomorrow, September 20th, during Pond for our first Scholarship Bowl of the year. This is our 3rd year doing Bret Harte Says so we hope for a good turnout!! Sign ups are still open in your Pond Nation Google Classrooms. We need 2 more teams of 5 students. Bret Harte Says is a pop culture quiz with answers from your fellow students. We hope to see you there!" - Bret Harte Renaissance
Join our Bret Harte Superfans this Friday, September 20 as they cheer on our Bullfrogs vs Summerville HAWAIIAN style! Games begin at 5:00 PM with junior varsity followed by varsity at 7:00 PM. Admission is cashless. Annual athletic passes, ASB passes, GoFan tickets and credit cards are accepted. GO BULLFROGS!
"Proposed Textbook for Freshman Requirements: We are excited to announce that we are in the process of updating the textbook for our Freshman Requirements course. The proposed textbook is now available for public review and feedback at the District Office until October 18th. We warmly invite and encourage you to take part in this important process by reviewing the textbook and sharing your valuable feedback with our Curriculum Committee. The District Office, located at 323 S. Main Street, is open for your convenience from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and contributions!" - Jacob Holt, principal
CROSS COUNTRY UPDATE: Today's Cross Country meet @ Linden High School has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, September 25 at 4:00 PM in Linden. Questions, please call Athletics at 209 736-8348.
PROGRESS REPORTS: "This week we reached the halfway point of the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year. Please refer to the Parent and/or Student Portal to view your student's 1st Quarter Progress Report. From the Main Menu, select Documents > 1 st Qtr Progress Report for the current school year. IF YOUR STUDENT IS RECEIVING A D OR F ON THIS PROGRESS REPORT, THEY MAY BE AT RISK OF FAILING THE QUARTER. If you have questions regarding your student's progress 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 igrycel@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. Include the student(s) and parent/guardian names in correspondence." -Bret Harte Union High School
HOCO 2024: Leadership will kick-off this year's Homecoming Dance ticket sales tomorrow Wednesday, September 18 at lunch outside RM 37. Tickets are $25 per person. The price will increase to $35 on September 30. Ticket sales will conclude on Wednesday, October 2 at lunch - NO EXCEPTIONS! Students must clear any outstanding fees prior to purchasing a ticket. Completed guest pass applications must be submitted to the school office no later than Wednesday, September 25 - NO EXCEPTIONS! Plan ahead! Applications can be collected from the school office or on the Bret Harte App (BHHS > Documents > Forms and Applications). Questions, email bhleadership@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us or stop by RM 37.
PICTURE RETAKES: "Reminder Monday September 23rd is Picture Day retakes. This is for students who missed their opportunity in the beginning of the school year. Got to lifetouch.com to purchase packages. Picture Day ID: EVTCMB86C. Thank you! \\ Recordatorio! El Lunes 23 de Septiembre es el día de retoma de fotografías. Esto es para estudiantes que perdieron su oportunidad al comienzo del año escolar. Vaya a lifetouch.com para comprar fotografías. Foto ID: EVTCMB86C. Gracias!" - Bret Harte School Office
Weekly Student Bulletin: Sep 16-21, 2024 https://brethartebullfrogs.edurooms.com/engage/bret-harte-union-high-school/newsletters/student-bulletin-week-6
REMINDER: Due to staff collaborative planning, Wednesday September 18th is a Minimum Day. Release time is 1:10PM - Bret Harte Union High School \\ Debido a nuestra junta colaborativa, el Miercoles 18 de Septiembre es dia minimo. La hora de salida es a la 1:10PM. -Bret Harte School Office
NOTICE: Construction in the Theater parking lot will conclude next week. Beginning next Thursday, September 19 and completing Friday, September 20, the lower half of the parking lot will be inaccessible. This will directly impact students' drop-off and pick-up arrangements. To minimize any inconvenience, we kindly request those be made in the horseshoe parking lot, located below the school office at 364 Murphys Grade Road. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated. - Bret Harte Union High School District
WATER POLO SCHEDULE UPDATE: Your Bullfrogs will host Calaveras this Thursday, September 12 at the Tony Tyrrell Sports Complex at 5:00 PM girls varsity followed by the varsity boys at 6:00 PM. Gate opens at 4:30 PM and is cashless. Tickets can be ordered in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/CA22516, or in person with card. Annual athletic passes are available for purchase from the school office. No cash will be accepted. Go Bullfrogs!
