FLORAL SHOP: "The Bret Harte Floral shop is having there 2nd Floral sale of the year! We will be open Friday October 3rd from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. or while supplies last. Come spoil yourself with beautiful flowers for this weekend in great fall colors. Remember to bring your cards- we are cashless!" - BH FFA Floral Shop || Sales will take place in the Bret Harte Theater parking lot. First come, first service. Limited supply. Cashless transactions only. Questions, email Ms. Phillips at cphillips@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
5 days ago, Webmaster
MEETING NOTICE: A Regular Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 6th, 2025 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 sessions begins at 5:30 p.m. The agenda will be available after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd. To view the agenda, click on 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.
5 days ago, District Office
ANNUAL PORTAL UPDATE: During the month of October, all parents/guardians are encouraged to complete the Annual Portal Update on the Campus Parent Portal. Completion will greatly assist faculty and staff stay in communication with your student and their household and non-household contacts. The process takes no more than 10 minutes to complete. You will be asked to confirm addresses, phone numbers, notification preferences, emergency contacts, and more.
First, log into your Campus Parent Portal account on a desktop browser or on the mobile app. Second, navigate to Menu > More > Annual Update and Registration. Third, select the 2025-26 Annual Portal Update and follow the prompts. Instructions can be found at https://5il.co/3ql52. You can find the Campus Portal link on the District's webpage, brethartebullfrogs.org. Learn more about the mobile app at brethartebullfrogs.org/page/technology. Contact tech@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us for Campus Parent Portal assistance.
6 days ago, Webmaster
CLASS OF 2026: Columbia College will be hosting several Zoom sessions to accommodate seniors and their parents/guardians in completing the FAFSA and CADAA applications, and assistance with financial aid related questions regardless of next year’s collegiate plans.
Stop by RM 27 or email Ms. Godfrey at sgodfrey@bhuhsd.net for more information.
11 days ago, Counseling
STUDENT PHOTO CONTEST: Submit your photos for a chance to be featured on our websites and social media accounts! We are looking for high-resolution digital images that visually embrace what is Bret Harte. Utilizing industry composition standards, photographs should encompass Bret Harte Union High School District's mission, schools, facilities and/or student body. Students' photographs that are selected will receive an ASB Pass for the current school year, which is good for student admission to all home athletic events and entrance or discounts on some school dance tickets and Leadership events. Refer to your school email for details or use the following link, https://5il.co/3q7uw. Online submissions are due on Wednesday, October 15. Questions can be directed to webmaster@bhuhsd.net.
13 days ago, Webmaster
RESCHEDULED: Lifetouch will be on campus Wednesday, October 1st from 8-10 AM for picture retakes! Be sure to stop by RM 53 during that time if you were not able to have your picture taken on the first day of school! Questions, email Mrs. McCamey at rmccamey@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
14 days ago, School Office
FALL HOCO: “An afterparty/dance will be held in the Quad on Friday, September 26th, 2025. The afterparty begins after the football game and will go until 11:00 PM. Snacks and drinks will be provided for students. Spirit wear attire, or whatever you wear to the game. Ticket sales will be held at the door of the afterparty/dance in the quad. Tickets are available for all grade levels for $5. Must have [a Bret Harte student ID card] to enter. If you have an ASB sticker (not an athletic pass) you will get in free. Football players, Cheerleaders, queens and escorts also get in free. Guest passes [have been extended and are now due to the office by Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 3PM.]* Vallecito students will need to fill out their own individual guest pass and turn it into the office, but do not need to be invited by a Bret Harte student. You may not enter the dance if you have any outstanding fees or are on social probation. Make sure you have paid any fees before lunch, Friday September 26th.” – BH Leadership *Updated 9/22/25 12:15 PM
15 days ago, Webmaster
SAFETY REMINDER: "Dear Bret Harte Families, While we do understand the nature of our rural community, we would like this to serve as a friendly reminder that pocketknives are still classified as weapons and are prohibited from being brought on our campus. We encourage all students and parents/guardians to review the Student Rights & Responsibilities [Handbook found at https://5il.co/3poks] which outlines this policy and more. We would like to thank you all for your ongoing efforts to support our District in pursuit of a safe learning environment for all." -Bret Harte Union High School District
20 days ago, District Office
REMINDER: Due to staff collaborative planning, Wednesday September 17th is a Minimum Day. Release time is 1:10PM. Debido a nuestra junta colaborativa, el Miercoles 17 de Septiembre es dia minimo. La hora de salida es a la 1:10PM. - Bret Harte School Office
25 days ago, School Office
REGISTER TO VOTE: "Community volunteers will be available at lunch on Wednesday, September 17 outside Ms. Drag’s room to register students to vote. 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!"
26 days ago, District Office
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: "Dear Bret Harte Families, The safety of our students is our highest priority. To ensure a secure and comfortable transportation experience for all, we want to remind everyone of our essential bus and van safety regulations, particularly concerning seatbelt usage. Seatbelts are mandatory for all students riding the bus or van. Just as in a private vehicle, seatbelts are critical safety devices that significantly reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or accidents. We require all students to buckle up immediately upon boarding the bus and to remain buckled as required by law. California Code of Regulations, Title 5 (5 CCR), Section 14105: 'All passengers in a school bus or in a school pupil activity bus that is equipped with passenger restraint systems in accordance with sections 27316 and 27316.5 of the Vehicle Code shall use the passenger restraint system...' Consequences for Non-Compliance: • Seatbelt Violations: Students observed not wearing their seatbelts by the driver, staff, or Director of Transportation will forfeit their bus riding privileges for one full day following the incident. Parents will be notified by the Bret Harte Transportation Department. • Repeated Transportation Violations: Consistent disregard for bus or van rules, including but not limited to seatbelt violations, disruptive behavior, or any action that compromises the safety of others, will result in stricter consequences. Students accumulating three or more rule violations within a semester may be removed from bus transportation for the remainder of that semester or the year. We believe that by working together, we can maintain a safe and orderly environment on our school buses and vans. Please discuss these important safety rules with your student to ensure their understanding and cooperation. Your support in reinforcing these rules is greatly appreciated." - Bret Harte Union High School District Administration
27 days ago, District Office
WE NEED YOU! Parents/Guardians of Bret Harte Union High School District: To secure supplemental funding sources, such as telecommunication discounts, grant funding and reduced test fees, we are urging all families within the District to complete the online Household Income Survey. Simply log into your Campus Parent Portal account in a browser or through the Campus Parent App then navigate to Menu > Meal Benefits to begin the annual survey. All information is confidential. To complete on paper, go to brethartebullfrogs.org (Documents > Household Income Survey) to complete, print and submit via email to bhdist@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us or in-person to the school office. Please disregard if you have already completed the Survey. Contact tech@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us for Campus Parent Portal assistance.
28 days ago, District Office
SHOE DRIVE: "It’s time to declutter your closet! Start with your shoes by donating them! Angels Murphys Rotary Soles for Souls Shoe Drive begins Monday, September 8, 2025. Bring in your too small, out-of-style, gently-used, or even ABUSED shoes to Truman (room 34). The TOP 20 donors will be rewarded with a Pond pizza party!"
about 1 month ago, School Office
NORMAL OPERATIONS: “Good morning this is Bret Harte calling. We have been advised that most roads have reopened. We will resume school today with normal bus routes and schedules. Please contact the office if your student is directly impacted by the evacuations and unable to return to school. Thank you.”
about 1 month ago, District Office
FIRE UPDATE: “Dear Families, This is Bret Harte calling. We want to provide you with a brief update regarding the ongoing fires in our district. As of this evening, multiple fires continue to impact the area. At this time, we are still assessing which bus routes and communities may be affected or have limited access. We will send out a detailed update early tomorrow morning with the latest information. Please stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you soon.“
about 1 month ago, District Office
MEETING NOTICE: A Regular Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 8th, 2025 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 sessions begins at 5:30 p.m. The agenda will be available after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5th . To view the agenda, click on 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 | 2:45 PM: "Please listen carefully. Copperopolis - No bus stops at IGA or Poker Flat. Please meet your student at [the Copperopolis Town Square, located at 100 Town Square Rd. This impacts only the IGA and Poker Flat stops. All other bus stops in Copperopolis are not currently impacted.] All up the hill buses are cancelled (Murphys and Arnold). [Parent/guardians] are to pick up their students in the Lower Gym. All after school activities are cancelled. [Stay tuned for updates.]"
about 1 month ago, District Office
CANCELLATIONS: All after-school activities have been canceled for today Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Stay tuned for updates.
about 1 month ago, District Office
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: "Good afternoon, We hope this message finds you safe and well. Due to the fire-related evacuations that have been ordered, Bret Harte transportation routes have been altered. Students that were to be dropped off in evacuated areas will instead be dropped off at Feeney Park in Murphys. Because of this change, our planned drop-off times will also be disrupted and may take longer than normal. This will be for both the regular bus routes and the late bus routes. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Bret Harte Transportation Office at 209-736-2067, or the Bret Harte Main Office at 209-736-8339. We hope that this will be the only alteration to our transportation schedule, but we may need to change the schedule due to continuing conditions." - Jacob Holt, principal
