REMINDER: "Friday, March 28th is a minimum day with a 1:10 PM release time, commencing our Spring Break. There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, March 31st - Friday, April 4th. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Monday, April 7th. Please contact Mrs. McCamey at (209) 736-8339 with any questions regarding these changes." - Bret Harte School Office
SIGN UP TO SAVE A LIFE! District nursing staff will be hosting this year’s Bret Harte blood drive tomorrow Thursday, March 20 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room. With 21 registered, they are looking for 11 more individuals - staff, students or community members - to help them reach their goal of 32 donors! Call Nurse Logan and Nurse Bree at 209 736-8381 to schedule your appointment. The blood drive is open to staff, students 16-years of age and older, and community members. Donors must weigh more than 110 lbs. The donation process takes approximately one hour from start to finish. All donors will receive a free T-shirt and a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. Learn more at https://5il.co/38op7. Required forms for minor students can be found at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/documents/nursing/398825. This event is made possible with the assistance of Vitalant staff, Bret Harte Fire Tech, and Vallecito students. Learn more about our nursing staff at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/page/nursing.
REMINDERS: "Next week, March 17th-21st, will be a different bell schedule than normal due to our In-Service and Collaborative Planning 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); and Friday - even periods (2, 4, 6 & Pond). Any questions regarding these changes can be directed toward Mrs. McCamey at (209) 736-8339." - Bret Harte School Office
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: The Arnold bus route will be on a 1-hour delay due to inclement weather this morning Thursday, March 13. This is the only route affected.
REMINDER: In observance of Presidents' Day Holiday, there is no school on Monday, February 17th. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, February 18th. - Bret Harte School Office
REMINDER: In observance of Lincoln's Holiday, there is no school on Monday, February 10th. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, February 11th. - Bret Harte School Office
ASVAB: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test will be administered on the Bret Harte campus on Friday, February 21 at 8:00 AM in RM 27. Sign up using the Google Form in your class-specific "Ms Godfrey" Google Classroom. >>> "What is the ASVAB? It's a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.” - https://www.officialasvab.com/.
REMINDER: Due to staff collaborative planning, Wednesday February 5th is a Minimum Day. Release time is 1:10PM. \\ Debido a nuestra junta colaborativa, el Miercoles 5 de Febrero es dia minimo. La hora de salida es a la 1:10PM. - Bret Harte Union High School
COUNSELING + WELLNESS: Check out the BH Buzz: Family & School Connections newsletter for January 2025 at https://5il.co/3678el.
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: "Bus routes 4 and 6 in the Copperopolis area will be delayed by 15 minutes tomorrow morning due to bus driver shortage and illness. Please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please call the school office tomorrow morning at 209-736-2507. Thank you for your understanding." - Bret Harte Transportation
SURVEY: "As the BHUHSD starts to plan for the new Cell Phone policies required by AB-3216 Pupils: use of smartphones we would like your input. The bill states: This bill would instead require the governing body of a school district, a county office of education, or a charter school to, by July 1, 2026, develop and adopt, and to update every 5 years, a policy to limit or prohibit the use by its pupils of smartphones while the pupils are at a schoolsite or while the pupils are under the supervision and control of an employee or employees of that school district, county office of education, or charter school, as provided. By imposing additional duties on local educational agencies, the bill would constitute a state-mandated local program. Your input on this survey is appreciated: https://forms.gle/QEPEXQo28hYkHRRx6." - Bret Harte Union High School District
REMINDER: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 20th. Classes will resume as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, January 21st. Please direct any questions regarding this toward Mrs. McCamey at (209) 736-8339.
REMINDER: Due to staff collaborative planning, Wednesday January 15th is a Minimum Day. Release time is 1:10PM. // Debido a nuestra junta colaborativa, el Miercoles 15 de Enero es dia minimo. La hora de salida es a la 1:10PM. -Bret Harte Union High School
BOARD MEETING NOTICE: Public Comments Welcome! Bret Harte Union High School District invites comments from the public regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan. This plan will be discussed on January 13, 2025, at the Bret Harte Union High School District Governing Board meeting. It will also be discussed at the February, March, April, May, and June Board meetings. This plan was developed to define actions, expenditures, and educational priorities. A copy of the draft plan is available at the District Office located at 323 S. Main Street, Altaville, CA 95221. It will also be available at the February, March, April, May, and June meetings at 5:30 pm in the District Office Board Room/Room 53. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at (209) 736-8340.
Principal's Message - January 2025 can be viewed at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/page/principals-message.
NOTICE: Dorroh Field will be closed beginning Tuesday, December 31, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for all uses. It will reopen on Thursday, January 2. Questions, please contact the District Office at bhdist@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
REMINDER: "This is just a reminder that this week is Finals Week, with a different bell schedule than normal. Our schedule for this week is as follows: Monday, December 16th: Odd Periods 1, 3, 5 & 7; Tuesday, December 17th: Even Periods 2, 4, 6 & Pond; Wednesday, December 18th: 1, Pond, 3 & 7 w/ Early Release @ 2:15 PM; Thursday, December 19th: Pond, 2, Pond, 4 w/ Early Release @ 12:45 PM; and Friday, December 20th: Pond, 5, Pond, 6 w/ Early Release @ 12:45 PM. Our Winter Break will run from December 23rd, 2024 - January 3rd, 2025. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Monday, January 6th. Any questions regarding the changes in the schedule for this week can be directed toward Mrs. McCamey at (209) 736-8339." -School Office
CLASS OF 2025: Refer to the included Jostens flyer or visit https://5il.co/32uqu for quick links related to graduation cap and gown ordering. The order deadline is January 31, 2025. Questions can be directed toward Tony Trovato with Jostens at 559 275-2800.
SPIRIT DAYS: This year's winter finals week is quickly approaching! Next week's dress up days are as follows: Monday - Upperclassmen GREEN and Underclassmen RED; Tuesday - Ugly Sweater; Wednesday - White Out; Thursday - Holiday Socks; and Friday - Pajamas. Questions, stop by RM 37 or email bhleadership@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
Important Update Regarding Today’s Incident on Campus: "Dear Parents and Students, I want to address an incident that occurred on campus today and ensure you have accurate information. Earlier today, there was a fight involving two students. Understandably, this has generated concern and led to rumors circulating within our community. I want to clarify that: * Neither individual involved in the fight was an adult. * No weapons, including firearms, were involved in the incident. As soon as the situation unfolded, Angels Police Department was contacted, and their team worked swiftly alongside our staff to secure the campus. We were able to continue the school day safely. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. We are conducting a thorough investigation and will take appropriate disciplinary actions to ensure a safe learning environment for all. If you or your student have any concerns or need support, our administrative team and counselors are available to assist. Thank you for your trust and partnership as we work to maintain a safe and supportive school community." - Principal Holt