



Tony Hoffman is BACK at Bret Harte! On February 25th, Olympian and former BMX pro Tony Hoffman returns to campus for interactive, hands-on group sessions where you can ask real questions, reflect, and take steps toward your goals and dreams. Spots are limited to just 80 and are filling fast—sign up on Flex Time or see a counselor for details! See you Wednesday!


CLASS OF 2026: This year's senior class has the exciting opportunity to participate in a class trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, participating seniors will have the opportunity to enjoy all the Boardwalk has to offer among their classmates for one last high school experience. Required paperwork and payment is due on Wednesday, March 4 in the Learning Center at lunch. No spaces can be guaranteed after this date. More details and forms can be found in the Senior Pond Nation Google Classroom. If you have any questions, see Ms. Stelling.

ATHLETIC UPDATES: Below is a list of this week's athletic contest cancellations due to weather. Contests not listed will proceed as scheduled. Stay up-to-date on game schedules at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/events.
Cancellations - Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Baseball @ Franklin
Tennis vs Escalon
Cancellations - Thursday, February 19, 2026
Tennis vs Argonaut
Cancellations - Friday, February 20, 2026
Baseball vs Johanson
Softball vs Escalon has been moved from Bret Harte to Escalon High School. Varsity only. Game time is 3:30 PM.
Questions can be directed to 209 736-8348 or psugar@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. Photo courtesy of Calaveras Enterprise: Sports. GO BULLFROGS!

LEADERSHIP is hosting a glow in the dark dodgeball tournament, called Lights Out Tournament, this Friday, February 20 in the lower gym during Pond! You can bring yourself and fill in a team OR bring a team of five to compete! Sign up on Minga FlexTime. Stop by RM 37 with questions.



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.

FUNDRAISER: Bullfrog Baristas is hosting an online merchandise fundraiser featuring their coffee cart logo. All proceeds from sales will go directly to supporting the Circle of Friends program and activities for Bret Harte students. The online fundraiser ends on Friday, March 6. Fundraiser link >>> https://www.customink.com/fundraising/support-the-bullfrog-baristas-coffee-cart-and-circle-of-friends
Bullfrog Baristas gives students opportunities to build real-world skills through teamwork, communication, and customer service, and Circle of Friends helps foster connections and inclusive experiences across campus. Purchasing merchandise is a fun way to show school spirit while supporting programs that help our students thrive. Questions can be directed to cbroglio@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.


See below for a list of Colleges, and there may be more coming.
Colorado State University
Emmanuel College
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver Campus
Fresno Pacific University
Hampden-Sydney College
High Point University
Iowa State University
Linfield University
Loyola Marymount University
Massachusetts College Pharm/Health Sc
Miami University
New Mexico State University
Newcastle University, UK
Northern Arizona University
Penn State University
Reed College
Saint Mary's College of California
San Francisco State University
San Joaquin Delta College
Southern Oregon University
Texas Tech University
The University of OklahomaUC Riverside
United States Naval Academy
University of California Merced
University of California, Irvine
University of California, San Diego
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Delaware
University of East Anglia (England)
University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Idaho
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Nevada, Reno
University of Oregon
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of the Pacific
University of Wyoming
Vancouver Island University
Washington State University
Whittier College
Willamette University
Questions, see Ms Godfrey in RM 27 or email her at sgodfrey@bhuhsd.net.

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!"
All students have been given their course request sheets as well as instructions on how to enter their courses on Infinite Campus. Their deadline is next Friday, Feb. 20th. Mr. Holt and I will be sitting down with each and every student individually and discussing their courses for next year the last week of Feb-1st week of March. After that we will begin to build the master schedule for next year.
You can find a copy of our BRAND NEW COURSE CATALOG complete with everything you need to know, INCLUDING our graduation requirements here: https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/documents/academic-counseling/course-catalog/583223
Please tell your students to look on MY ACADEMIC COUNSELING GOOGLE CLASSROOM for all information, materials, handouts, instructions and paperwork needed to complete their course requests, which includes: TA Forms (11-12th); PE exemptions (11-12th) - If you already filled one out as a Junior you do not need another one for your senior year.; Partial Day (12th); Course Requests (10-12th); and Infinite Campus Registration Instructions.
Please contact me with questions,
Ms. Godfrey

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 tech@bhuhsd.net Include the student(s) and parent/guardian names in correspondence.

