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BHS Announcements
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Demon Daily - BHS Announcements
The Week Of October 22nd
Picture Retakes – If you missed last picture day or want to have it retaken, please come to the Knaak on Wednesday, October 24th between 7:30-10:30am. If you are doing a retake, please bring your original photo packet with you. They will use the number on that packet to match with your retake.
All juniors will be taking the North Dakota State Science Assessment on Wednesday, October 24th during periods 2nd and 3rd in the Karlgaard and Lynch gyms. Gym assignments will be posted throughout the building. See Michelle in student services with any questions.
Did you know that 1 in 13 people struggles with hunger in North Dakota? Help change that statistic by bringing non-perishable food items to your 1st period class. The BHS Key Club is sponsoring a food drive that will take place Monday, October 22nd – Friday, November 2nd. The class that brings the most items will win a prize!
READY FOR IT? The BHS DECA Chapter needs your help to be ahead of CHS and Legacy. As a Demon, you can help by purchasing tickets, and invite your friends and family to ALL YOU CAN EAT pancake breakfast at Applebee's on Saturday, November 3rd between 8-10 am for ONLY $5 dollars per person.
Students can buy tickets at the office all day or in room 307 between 7:30-8:20 AM. They can also see our DECA chapter president Ben Weiler.
Pumpkin UnParade is a fund raiser being put on by BPSF in order to raise money that will go towards mental health programing for BPS students. Our awesome AVID students will be carving 200 pumpkins for the parade and will be volunteering their time to help work the event. Attendance is limited to only 700 cars each night so make sure you get your tickets in advance!
When: Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th from 6:30-11pm
Where: Papa’s Pumpkin Patch
http://www.bpsfoundation.com/events/pumpkin-unparade/
There will be Hydration testing the next 2 Wednesdays (Oct 24 and Oct 31) for anyone planning on wrestling this year. Please visit with Coach Lardy to schedule a day.
October 24th is Unity Day Wear orange on Wednesday to support Bullying Prevention and to stand united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Congratulations Jayden MacDonald for winning Gold in the Extemporaneous Speech Contest at the District FFA Leadership Conference. He advances to the State Contest in June.
Seniors Financial Aid Sessions:
College may be only a few months away and there many financial aid options available. There are 2 sessions coming up that can help you/your parents with this process.
The Financial Aid Information Session will be held on the BSC Campus at the Bismarck Public Schools’ Career Academy (1221 College Drive) in Multipurpose Room 200. Enter through the main door on the north side of the building. Multipurpose Room 200 is located to the right. Parking is available on either the north side (across the street) or the west side of the Career Academy.
You may choose to attend either session. The sessions are scheduled for Monday, October 29th and Monday, November 5th at 5:30 pm.
MALE STUDENTS: Federal law requires that all men register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Now, 17 year old men can submit their registration information early on the Internet (www.sss.gov), or by filling out a form at any post office. They can submit information to Selective Service at age 17 years and 3 months old and be automatically registered when they turn 18. The Selective Service web site information can be found in the BHS Student Services Office. Selective Service registration is required to be eligible for a student loan, job training, most federal jobs, and U.S. citizenship.
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Senior Parents - Financial Aid Night
College may be only a few months away for your son or daughter. Many of you have concerns about how your family will be able to afford postsecondary education.
There are no easy answers. However, to help you with the financial aid process, we would like to invite you to a Financial Aid Information Session. This session will answer questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA) and programs such as the Pell Grant, college work study, and student loans. The Financial Aid Director at Bismarck State College will present the program.
The Financial Aid Information Session will be held on the BSC Campus at the Bismarck Public Schools’ Career Academy (1221 College Drive) in Multipurpose Room 200. Enter through the main door on the north side of the building. Multipurpose Room 200 is located to the right. Parking is available on either the north side (across the street) or the west side of the Career Academy.
This year two information sessions are scheduled. You may choose to attend either session. The sessions are scheduled for Monday, October 29, 2018 and Monday, November 5, 2018 at 5:30 pm.
We hope you will be able to attend one of these informative meetings, which will address many of your questions and concerns regarding financial aid.
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BHS SCHOOL CALENDAR 2018-19
Bismarck Public School - School Calendar
September 24 ... Staff Development Day (no school)
October 1 & 4 ... Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:15-8pm)
October 18-19 ... Administration Convention Day (no school)
October 24 ... Student Photos RETAKES by LifeTouch
October 26 ... End of First Quarter
October 29 ... Band Concert (6 & 7:30PM) in the Knaak
November 12 ... Veteran’s Day (no school)
November 22-23 ... Thanksgiving Break (no school)
December 11 ... Christmas at the Belle - 7:30pm at the Belle Mehus
December 21 ... Last Day of School before Holidays
January 2 ... School Resumes after Holidays
January 11 ... End of First Semester
January 21 ... Martin Luther King Day (no school)
February 4 ... Share the Music Band Concert ... 7:30pm in the Karlgaard gym
February 18 ... President’s Day (no school)
February 19 ... Staff Development (no school)
February 25 & 26 ... Parent/ Teacher Conferences (4:15-8pm)
March 15 ... End of Third Quarter
March 18 ... Mid Winter Band Concert ... 7:30pm in the Knaak
March 22 ... Possible Storm Make Up Day (no school)
March 25 ... Staff Development (no school)
April 17 ... National Honor Society (2:15pm)
April 19 ... Good Friday (no school)
April 22 ... P/T Conference Day Off (no school)
April 27 ... BHS Prom
May 10 ... Band Nite Parade - 6:30pm
May 3 .... Band Pops Concert ... 7:30pm in the Knaak
May 23 ... Last Day of School (End of Second Semester)
May 24 ... Possible Storm Make Up Day (no school)
May 26 ... BHS Graduation (1pm)
May 27 ... Memorial Day (no school)
June 3- June 21 ... Summer School – Session One
June 24- July 16 ... Summer School – Session Two
July 4 & 5 ... 4th of July Holiday Break (no school)
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2019 Yearbook
Pre-order your yearbook today!!! You will save $10 if ordered by September 7th.
$60 until September 7.
$65 from September 8 - January 27th
After they are $70. There are no sales after February 9th.
To order your book you can either:
- Pick up an order form in Room 101
- Pick up an order form in the Attendance office
- Online order: Jostens Yearbook
District Announcements
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Oct. Fine Arts Events
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Oct.-Nov. Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Oct. 22 School Board Meeting
The Bismarck School Board will meet at 5:15 pm at the City-County Building at 221 N. 5th Street. The public is invited to attend the meeting or watch it LIVE on cable channel 2.
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Oct. 23-27 Varsity Sports
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Oct. 25 Red Ribbon Carnival
Children, families and others are invited to the 21st Annual Red Ribbon Carnival to promote a drug free life with games, concessions and door prizes! It will take place Thursday, Oct. 25, 4-7 pm at the Raymond Bohn Armory, 4200 Miriam Ave. in Bismarck. Get free tickets with a non-perishable food item donation! For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bismanredribbon.
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Oct. 25-28 BPS District Musical
"The Sound of Music" performed by students from BHS, CHS and LHS
Performance Dates/Times:
Thursday October 25th - 7:00pmFriday October 26th - 7:00pm
Saturday October 27th - 7:00pm
Sunday October 28th - 2:00pm
Musical will be performed at Legacy High School (3400 Calgary Ave, Bismarck)
Pre-sale tickets will be available at the Fine Arts/Activities office (806 N Washington - Door 1) - Monday, October 15th thru Friday October 26th (7:30am - 3:30pm).
Please call Raylette Sitter, Fine Arts Secretary, @ 323-4082 with any additional questions.
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Oct. 26-27 Pumpkin Unparade!
The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation invites you to fill your car with people and enjoy a fun-filled evening walking through 1,000 carved and lit pumpkins at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Friday, Oct. 26 and Sat., Oct. 27 from 6:30-11 PM. All pumpkins have been carved by students, community members and local organizations. Proceeds from this event will help schools provide tools for mental health programming so all BPS students can thrive in school and beyond. Funds raised will serve as match funding for Giving Hearts Day 2019!
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at Eventbrite and are required for admittance. There's a limit of 700 cars per night. Tickets are $20 per carload and glow sticks will be provided for each car!
This event is close to Halloween and costumes are welcome, but scary masks are not allowed in order to make this event a fun event for all ages. In the event of inclement weather, the pumpkins will be rerouted for cars to drive through the pumpkin patch to see the magic.
