CLASS OF 2026: “Hello Class of 2026 Graduates and Families!
If your student is planning to walk in the ceremony, please read all the information:
• Vallecito Commencement Ceremony Practice is 9:00 am on Tuesday morning, May 26th (subject to Change)
• Students meet in the MPR promptly at 9am and the practice will take about 90 minutes.
• VHS Commencement Ceremony is May 27th at 6:00pm in Dr. Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center @ 323 S Main St Angels Camp CA 95221. No tickets required for admission, seating is on a first come, first serve basis.
• Students need to be in the MPR at 5:15 the night of the ceremony, but families can go straight to the theater.
• Loaner cap/gowns may be provided through Vallecito High School, limited while supplies last.
• Please contact your teacher if you have not already reserved a cap and gown.
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026!” Questions, email Ms. Fitzgerald at dfitzgerald@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us or call 209 736-2507.
If your student is planning to walk in the ceremony, please read all the information:
• Vallecito Commencement Ceremony Practice is 9:00 am on Tuesday morning, May 26th (subject to Change)
• Students meet in the MPR promptly at 9am and the practice will take about 90 minutes.
• VHS Commencement Ceremony is May 27th at 6:00pm in Dr. Elliott A. Smart Performing Arts Center @ 323 S Main St Angels Camp CA 95221. No tickets required for admission, seating is on a first come, first serve basis.
• Students need to be in the MPR at 5:15 the night of the ceremony, but families can go straight to the theater.
• Loaner cap/gowns may be provided through Vallecito High School, limited while supplies last.
• Please contact your teacher if you have not already reserved a cap and gown.
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026!” Questions, email Ms. Fitzgerald at dfitzgerald@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us or call 209 736-2507.
SPRING RECESS: Students will be released early at 1:10 PM on Friday, March 27th. We will not have school March 30th- April 6th due to Spring Break. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, April 7th. We wish all our students a safe and happy spring break!
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE: A Special Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, in the District Board Room 53 at 9:00 a.m. The agenda will be available on Wednesday, March 18th. To view the agenda, click on the 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 www.brethartebullfrogs.org.
REMINDER: Next week, March 16th-20th, will be a different bell schedule than normal due to our In-Service and Minimum days. The schedule will be as follows:
Monday: In-Service Day (NO SCHOOL)
Tuesday: odd periods (1, 3, 5 & 7)
Wednesday: even periods (2, 4 & 6) w/ EARLY RELEASE @ 1:10 PM
Thursday: odd periods (1, 3, 5 & 7)
Friday: even periods (2, 4, 6 & Pond)
Any questions regarding these changes can be directed toward Mrs. McCamey at (209) 736-8339.
EITC ANNUAL NOTIFICATION: The California Department of Education requires that all local school food authorities who operate a federal meal program notify households about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act annually and between the months of January and April. Refer to your Portal Inbox or email for details. Read the annual notification fully at https://aptg.co/K_n34l. Questions can be directed to bhdist@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
FACILITY USE UPDATE: Bret Harte's Dorroh Field and track will be closed for all use beginning Monday, March 09 through Friday, March 13, 2026. Use may resume after 4:00 PM on Friday, March 13. Questions can be directed to the District Office at bhdist@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us or 209 736-8340.
SURVEY: Please fill out our anonymous family survey! After completing the survey, email cgavan@bhuhsd.net with your name and your student's name to be entered into the drawing for a 26/27 Family Athletic Pass! https://forms.gle/wJ5RovRzBCzJQug49. We want your input!
ONE CAMPUS GROCERY: “The last One Campus Grocery Food Drive of the year has started! You can bring in your donations any time (room 21), but the drive will wrap up right before Spring Break (March 26). As always, this is a Pond class competition, and the class that brings in the largest amount of food donations will earn an ice cream party when we return from Spring Break. Having said that, even if you don't have a Pond class, we will gladly accept any and all food donations (shout out to the paras who have always been VERY supportive during these drives).
For most of this school year, we have been able to feed 2-3 families of four for a week, every week, as a result of your generosity! So thanks in advance for your continued support of the One Campus Grocery Food Pantry!”
Questions, stop by RM 21/22.
For most of this school year, we have been able to feed 2-3 families of four for a week, every week, as a result of your generosity! So thanks in advance for your continued support of the One Campus Grocery Food Pantry!”
Questions, stop by RM 21/22.
MEETING NOTICE: A Regular Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 2nd, 2026, 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, February 27th. To view the agenda, click on the 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.
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: We will be returning to regular bussing tomorrow Monday, February 23, except the last stop on the uphill route will be Oak Circle in Arnold. We look forward to seeing you. - Bret Harte Transportation
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: Due the continued road conditions and expected weather conditions for tomorrow Friday, February 20, we will not be offering bus service above Murphys including no service to Forest Meadows. Students who are unable to make it to school will be excused if their parents contact the attendance office. Please stay safe. - Bret Harte Transportation
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: Due the continued road conditions and expected weather conditions for tomorrow Thursday, February 19, we will not be offering bus service above Murphys including no service to Forest Meadows.
Students who are unable to make it to school will be excused if their parents contact the attendance office.
Please stay safe. - Bret Harte Transportation
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: Due to expected weather conditions for tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 18, we will not be offering bus service above Murphys, including no service to Forest Meadows.
Students who are unable to make it to school will be excused if their parents contact the attendance office.
Please stay safe. - Bret Harte Transportation
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: This is an urgent notice regarding today's school bus routes home. Due to the rapid worsening of weather conditions, specifically heavy snowfall and icy roads, we must temporarily suspend bus service for all routes operating above Murphys. Students who typically ride buses on the affected routes will not be dropped off at their usual stops above Murphys today.
Action Required: Parents of students on these routes must pick up their children at the designated alternate location: Feeney Park Parking Lot @ 3:25 pm
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize student safety during this weather event. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have questions, please call, Bret Harte Transportation at 209-736-2067.
Action Required: Parents of students on these routes must pick up their children at the designated alternate location: Feeney Park Parking Lot @ 3:25 pm
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize student safety during this weather event. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have questions, please call, Bret Harte Transportation at 209-736-2067.
IT'S KINDNESS WEEK! While kindness is something we should practice every day, this week is all about reminding ourselves how the smallest acts of kindness can be powerful. Let’s challenge ourselves to go out of our way to show thoughtfulness, respect and care to those around us– friends, classmates, staff and even people we may not know well. Below are your challenges each day this week!
Monday: No school. Help someone out at home or in your community--spend time with loves ones, help with chores!
Tuesday: Give someone a genuine compliment. Make it about their character-- not about how they look.
Wednesday: Help someone feel less awkward! Invite someone into a conversation or group-- say hi to people and learn their names.
Thursday: Kind act without taking credit-- clean up trash that isn't yours, help someone without being asked.
Friday: Come to the kindness table at lunch, spin the wheel, complete a kind act and get some kindness swag.
Monday: No school. Help someone out at home or in your community--spend time with loves ones, help with chores!
Tuesday: Give someone a genuine compliment. Make it about their character-- not about how they look.
Wednesday: Help someone feel less awkward! Invite someone into a conversation or group-- say hi to people and learn their names.
Thursday: Kind act without taking credit-- clean up trash that isn't yours, help someone without being asked.
Friday: Come to the kindness table at lunch, spin the wheel, complete a kind act and get some kindness swag.
CANCELLED due to weather on 2/17/2026. || REGISTER TO VOTE: "Community volunteers will be available at lunch on Wednesday, February 18 outside Ms. Drag’s room to register students to vote. In the event of rain, volunteers will be moved to the MPR. 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!"
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: Due to expected road closures, there will be changes to our Copperopolis transportation routes. [Visit https://aptg.co/m3x63y], which outlines these changes. If you have any questions, please contact our transportation department at (209) 736-2067.
REMINDER: In observance of Lincoln's Holiday, there is no school on Monday, February 9th. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, February 10th.
VALENTINE MAKING during Pond! Join us to make a Valentine for yourself, a friend or an elder at Foothill Village. Make someone's day special. Sign up on Minga Flex time for one time slot 2-2:30 or 2:30-3pm. Room 28.
INPUT REQUESTED: The Bret Harte Union School District (BHUHSD) is requesting input from our families and communities on our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) as we plan for the next version. The complete 2025-26 LCAP can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3Zc5RqT.
The district 2026 progress report video (approx. 6 min.) can be viewed at https://bit.ly/4syNGs3 or https://aptg.co/th230J.
Please complete the survey: https://forms.gle/EPD1vm8y39YF6ww48
Questions can be directed to bhdist@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
