BRET HARTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2025: Going to Columbia College next year? It's the annual Go Columbia Day on Thursday, May 22! Complete the required permission forms found at https://5il.co/3femp, and return to RM 27 no later than Wednesday, May 14. The trip will depart campus at 8:30 AM and return around 1:30 PM. Hard copies of the forms can also be found in RM 27. Questions, see Ms. Godfrey.

"Hello Families, As we reflect on this past week, we recognize that it has been a difficult time for many in our school and community. We know that such weeks can take a toll on students and families alike. As we prepare to enter a new week, I want to remind you that we will continue to have dedicated counseling staff available on campus who are here to support our students' emotional well-being. If you notice your child is having a hard time or simply needs someone to talk to, please reach out. Our counselors are here to help students process, cope and feel supported. To reach a school counselor, please email counseling@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. " Jacob Holt, principal

ATHLETIC UPDATE: Softball vs Riverbank games scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday, May 6 in Angels Camp have been modified. The junior varsity game scheduled for 2:30 PM has been canceled. The varsity game will proceed as scheduled with a 5:00 PM start time. Senior festivities will occur prior to the start of the varsity game. Stay up-to-date on game schedules at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/events. GO BULLFROGS!

Weekly Student Bulletin: May 05 - 09, 2025 >>> https://brethartebullfrogs.edurooms.com/engage/bret-harte-union-high-school/newsletters/student-bulletin-week-36-64629

QUARTER 4 PROGRESS GRADES: Last Friday, April 25th marked the halfway point of the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 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 "4th Quarter Progress Report." From the Main Menu, select Documents > "4th 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. 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 igrycel@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. Include the student(s) and parent/guardian names in correspondence." - Bret Harte School Office

FACILITY USE UPDATE: Dorroh Field will be closed today Wednesday, April 30 beginning at 3:00 PM for the remainder of the day for a school event. Questions, call 209 736-8340.

"We are heartbroken to inform you that one of our students has recently passed away. Our deepest condolences and love go out to the family and loved ones of our student. We recognize that a sudden and tragic loss, such as this, may affect many students and families in a variety of ways. Our Bret Harte High School counselors and support staff are available to provide emotional support to students and staff. We encourage you to check in with your child and reach out to the school if you feel they would benefit from additional support. Times like this help remind us of our commitments to each other, to care for and support one other. As a school community, we are ready and willing to support in any way that we can. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school office." Jacob Holt, principal

Weekly Student Bulletin: April 28 - May 02, 2025 >>> https://brethartebullfrogs.edurooms.com/engage/bret-harte-union-high-school/newsletters/student-bulletin-week-35-63281

CLASS OF 2025: "Due to delays in shipment, our Jostens distribution day for seniors has been moved from Monday, April 28th to Monday, May 12th. Please plan to pick up your cap and gown orders on the 12th during lunch in the Learning Center. Unclaimed orders will be available for pick up in the front office. Any questions can be directed toward Ms. D'Laine at (209) 736-8315." - Bret Harte School Office

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REMINDER: "Next week, April 21-25 will be a different bell schedule than normal due to our Local Holiday and Collaborative Planning day. The schedule will be as follows: Monday: Local Holiday ( 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

ATHLETIC UPDATE: Baseball vs Amador scheduled for Friday, April 18 in Angels Camp has been modified due to facility constraints. The junior varsity game has been canceled. The varsity game will proceed as scheduled with a 4:00 PM start time on the varsity baseball field. Stay up-to-date on game schedules at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/events.

REMINDER: "Chicago: The Musical" (Teen Edition), a production by Bret Harte Drama, is scheduled to premiere this Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 PM. Based on the book by Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb, and the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, "Chicago: The Musical" (Teen Edition) tells the story of two women in search of stardom during the roaring 20s with the complexities of greed, scandal, and betrayal. General admission is $12. Student and seniors are $5. Cash or credit card accepted at the door. No pre-sale tickets. If you miss the first show or want to see it again, additional performances are scheduled for 7:00 PM on April 18, 24 and 25, along with a 2:00 PM matinee show on Saturday, April 19. Doors open one hour before curtain and house opens 30 minutes before the show. Questions, email Mr. Anderson at ganderson@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.

FFA UPDATE: "All FFA members showing sheep, goats, hogs, cattle, or rabbits at the 2025 Calaveras County Fair, there will be a MANDATORY parent/exhibitor meeting on Tuesday, April 29th at 6:00 pm in the Bret Harte Theater. We will go over expectations, fair preparation and the fair week schedule. FFA members and their parent/guardian are both required to attend. We will also have Diane Eastman in the lobby for you to purchase buyer baskets and gifts. If you would like to purchase a buyer's gift and have it delivered to the fairgrounds on Auction morning, please be ready to place your orders at this meeting! Please make sure that your exhibitors are sending their buyers letters! Buyers' names and addresses are available in the Ag department for students to view. We have a record number of animals this year! Please help to encourage new buyers for our fair. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact Mrs. Phillips at cphillips@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. See you at the meeting!" - Bret Harte FFA Officer Team

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FFA UPDATE: "On Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 we will be holding our last monthly FFA meeting of the year in the MPR! We will begin the evening honoring those FFA members who have attended a minimum of 5 FFA meetings this year and our state degree recipients as well as their parents at 6:00 pm with a tri-tip sandwich dinner. ONLY students who remained on good standings for the entirety of the year will be on the list for dinner. Then, at 7:00 pm we will begin with our formal FFA Meeting to discuss the remaining activities of the school year and recognize our 2025 State Degree members. Other events/reminders as they approach are listed below: • 4/28- CA State FFA Degree Ceremony at Modesto High School, if your student is receiving this award please read the letter that was sent out to you. Congratulations! • 4/29- MANDATORY parent and exhibitor fair meeting beginning at 6:00 pm in the Theater. Be sure to attend if your student is showing at the county fair with Bret Harte FFA. • 5/22- Annual FFA Banquet at Ironstone. Tickets will go on sale April 28th-April 30th and May 5th-May 7th at lunch for $20/ticket. There will be NO tickets sold at the door for the banquet. Please make arrangements to purchase your tickets during the sale days.” - Bret Harte FFA Officer Team

This year's Student Career Fair will be held Wednesday, April 16 in the Lower Gym and MPR beginning at 1:30 PM. This event will provide a on a valuable opportunity to expand students' awareness of diverse career paths. Students will attend with their Pond classes. Questions, see Ms. Godfrey.

CLASS OF 2025: This year's annual “On the Right Track” event, sponsored by the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, April 10 on Dorroh Field beginning at 9:00 AM. Seniors will get a taste of adult life through a series of tables on important topics to aid with their transition into adulthood. Learn more at https://www.calaveras.org/otrt.