CLASS OF 2025: Columbia College will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act Zoom Sessions during the months of January and February to assist students with one-on-one questions and troubleshooting the FAFSA and CADAA applications. Learn more at https://5il.co/363fw. For more resources visit Columbia College Financial Aid at https://gocolumbia.edu/financial_aid/.
CLASS OF 2025: Parents/Guardians of Seniors, it's that time of year to get your Senior Ad ordered for the 2024-25 yearbook! Learn more at https://5il.co/35q66. The deadline to order is January 31. Questions, email Mr Burita at jburita@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
Weekly Student Bulletin: Jan 20 - 24, 2025 https://brethartebullfrogs.edurooms.com/engage/bret-harte-union-high-school/newsletters/student-bulletin-week-22
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
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.
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
TeenLife's Summer Programs 2025 Guide has been released and is a great resource for college-bound high school students. Browse the entire guide at https://5il.co/35bfj.
CLASS OF 2025: "Mark Twain Elementary is seeking Bret Harte students to tutor their students during Period 7 and/or Pond. This is a paid opportunity at minimum wage. Please [view the application at https://5il.co/3566c], complete it, and submit it by Friday, January 17th. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews next week. The tutoring position is expected to run from February through early May. Please reach out if you have any questions!" - Ms. Godfrey
Boys Soccer will host Riverbank tonight Tuesday, January 14 beginning with junior varsity at 4:00 PM followed by varsity at 5:30 PM on Dorroh Field. Admission is cashless. Passes and credit cards are accepted. GO BULLFROGS!
Weekly Student Bulletin: Jan 13 - 17, 2025 https://brethartebullfrogs.edurooms.com/engage/bret-harte-union-high-school/newsletters/student-bulletin-week-21
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
Join our Bret Harte Superfans tonight Thursday, January 9 as they cheer on our Bullfrogs vs Linden beginning with junior varsity at 4:00 PM followed by varsity at 5:30 PM on Dorroh Field. Admission is cashless. Passes and credit cards are accepted. GO BULLFROGS!
FFA UPDATE: "Welcome back and happy new year! On Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, we will be holding our January FFA meeting which will begin at 7 pm in the theater. We encourage all who can to attend to see what events are coming up in our chapter. This night is also our Greenhand Degree Award Ceremony where we will recognize those who are first year members. For our greenhand degree recipients, the day will begin at 7:30 am in the Ag Shop for the traditional green hand dipping. At lunch, the Greenhands can participate in games in Ms.Hiner's room while enjoying green jello! Then at the FFA meeting we will be awarding the Greenest Hand prize! We are encouraging our Greenhands to make their hand as dark green as possible! Other events/reminders as they approach are listed below: If your student is attending MFE/ALA, they will be leaving January 10th. Be sure to be packed and ready with official dress as well. Our pork raffle fundraiser will begin January 13th so be sure to sell those tickets. Tickets are $10. Fair exhibitors will need to renew their ethics certification to show at the fair. This can be done at https://yqcaprogram.org/ and the cost is $12. Valentine's Day Floral Shop sales are just around the corner. Make sure to order your roses through our FFA Floral Shop." - Bret Harte FFA Chapter Officer Team
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.
Join our Bret Harte Superfans tonight Tuesday, January 7 as they cheer on our Bullfrogs vs Calaveras beginning with junior varsity at 4:00 PM followed by varsity at 5:30 PM on Dorroh Field. Admission is cashless. Passes and credit cards are accepted. GO BULLFROGS!
Principal's Message - January 2025 can be viewed at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/page/principals-message.
Weekly Student Bulletin: Jan 6 - 10, 2025 https://brethartebullfrogs.edurooms.com/engage/bret-harte-union-high-school/newsletters/student-bulletin-week-20
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.
CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Senior Families, I have received some inquiries from you about the FAFSA and the information needed to complete it. Previously, I shared emails that included webinars, checklists, and tips to guide you through the FAFSA process. Here is an additional resource for you: Why Complete the FAFSA? • Access to Financial Aid: Many colleges, universities, and scholarships require the FAFSA for eligibility. • Maximize Your Opportunities:
Submitting your application early can help ensure you meet priority deadlines for the most aid.
How to Get Started: 1. Create your Going Merry Account: Student Account or Parent Account, 2. List our school in your profile. 3. Complete the FAFSA Preparation Assignment and review the FAFSA Insights presentation. 4. Go to the FAFSA page and get started! 5. Need Help? Consult Going Merry's FAFSA Knowledge Base, or email the Going Merry team of financial aid advisors at fafsa@goingmerry.com. Also, please contact Tira Lawthorn at (209) 588-5077 Office or (209) 353-3136 Cell, if you need one-on-one guidance. She is an excellent local source for all our families." Have a wonderful holiday season, see you in January." - Ms. Godfrey
Join our Bret Harte Superfans tonight Tuesday, December 17 as they cheer on our Bullfrogs vs Golden Sierra beginning with junior varsity at 5:30 PM followed by varsity at 7:00 PM in Bob Bach Gymnasium. Admission is cashless. Passes and credit cards are accepted. GO BULLFROGS!
