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
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
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
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.
FACILITY USE CLOSURE: The Bret Harte tennis courts, located at 387 Murphys Grade Road, will be closed for resurfacing beginning Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 13 for resurfacing. The tennis courts will reopen on Monday, April 14. Questions can be directed to the District Office at bhdist@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us or 209 736-8340.
SPRING BREAK: This is just a reminder that we have early release at 1:10 PM today, March 28th. We will not have school March 31st- April 4th due to Spring Break. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Monday, April 7th. We wish all our students a safe and happy spring break!
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.
