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BHS Announcements
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Beehive
Performing April 15, 16 & 17 at 7pm
BHS Auditorium
$5 for Students/ Children
$8 for Adults
Masks are required.
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BHS Prom
BHS Prom - Saturday, April 24th
Doors open to spectators at 5:30
Grand March starts at 6:30
Best seat in the house will be sold again this year starting at 6:00. $1 per ticket sold prior to the grand march.
Spectator tickets will be $5, sold in advance beginning Tuesday, April 20th or at the door. Tickets purchased prior will bypass the lines.
Masks are required.
Prom will be streamed live on Saturday.
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BHS After Prom Volunteers/ Donations
Great news BHS Parents and Families!
We have begun the planning process for our annual BHS After Prom Party, with all of the appropriate safety guidelines in place!
This fun post prom party event is scheduled for after prom on Saturday, April 24th at Midway Lanes. This event provides a safe and chemical-free setting for our students.This exciting evening has been planned, which includes bowling, karaoke, Wii basketball, arcade games, along with yummy food and drinks being provided. Hundreds of Bismarck High School students and their guest attends this fun and safe event every year! This is open to ALL Bismarck High students(even if they did not attend PROM) and includes grades 9-12. This event is organized and chaperoned by parent volunteers. We have been successful with keeping students at the party all night by offering AMAZING door prizes with drawings throughout the night!
This year due to COVID, we know many of our businesses who usually donate each year, are just trying to make ends meet and keep their businesses going. We are looking to parents and families for to help in purchasing /donating prizes and monetary donations for our post prom party!
This year we have made it even easier to donate and signup for volunteering with different things for this event. Please spread the word and help out wherever you can! Here is the link for signing up for volunteering with donations for food/drink items/shifts for the evening(SIGNUP GENIUS)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F48ACA72AA2F58-2021
Here is the link for our AMAZON wishlist. Items can be shipped or delivered to Bismarck High School: 800 N. 8th St. Bismarck, 58504
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Z84K0C5Q4BB5...
Thank you in advance for all of your help! We are not able to make this a memorable evening without your help!!!
Thank you,
Tiff Kroh: dtkroh05@hotmail.com / 701-214-2642 -
NHS Ceremony
We are having two ceremony’s on April 28th 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm in the Auditorium.
One ceremony will be for the new inductees for this year and one will be for the returning members.
Spectators: Masks are required.
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Demon Daily - BHS Announcements
The Week Of April 12
With spring upon us we are hearing complaints from our neighbors about the amount of litter on their lawns. Please be good neighbors and bring your garbage back into the school and throw it away.
Also, when parking on the streets make sure you are not blocking driveways. With the addition of the new parking lots, there should be plenty of designated student parking spots vs. parking on the street.
Thank you for your cooperation in being good neighbors to those leaving by BHS.
Students – PLEASE remember to bring a mask to school.
Put one in your backpack so you always have one on you.
Prom Tickets!!!
LAST WEEK TO BUY PROM TICKETS!!!
Tickets are $50 for a couple or $25 for individuals.
- Tickets will be on sale in the attendance office:
- Before school
- During school lunches
- After school
- You cannot purchase tickets during class.
- You must bring your money and the name of your date.
- If you are bringing a date from another school or an individual that has graduated, you must fill out the required forms before you can sign up.
- All book bills, library fines, parking tickets and PE and Music fees must be paid before you can sign up.
- Tickets will be on sale in the attendance office:
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Demon Den Springtastic Sale
Demon Den Springtastic Sale
What: Demon Den Springtastic Sale
When: Thursday, April 29th from 8:20-2:30
Where: BHS Demon Den (just outside the Karlgaard Gym)
We will have many items on sale as well as some new items to purchase. Bring non-perishable food items for our BHS food pantry and receive 10% off your purchase.
Masks are required.
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BHS Finals Schedule
SEMESTER TESTS – Student must take final tests on the day and time scheduled. These days are considered part of the school calendar and are NOT vacation days. Only those students who meet the criteria of the attendance incentive policy as defined in the student handbook are exempt. See Cassie in the Administration office for an appointment with Mr. Wisthoff on any exceptions.
LOCKERS - ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM LOCKERS. The school will not be responsible for anything left in lockers. Locker clean-out for seniors will take place in Government/Economics classes on Thurs., May 20; juniors clean-out will take place in History classes on Fri. May 21; sophomores in English 10 classes on Mon., May 24; freshman will be Tue., May 25 during Global Studies.
BHS TEST SCHEDULE - May 26, 27, & 28 (Wed., Thur. & Fri.) Students must stay a minimum of one hour. It is a regular school day Wednesday, May 26 until 1:40 (6th period). Limited lunch menus served on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Wednesday, May 26:
Periods 1-6
Period 8 Final
Regular Daily Schedule Until 1:40
1:45-3:25
Thursday, May 27:
Period 1 Final
Period 2 Final
Period 3 Final
Period 4 Final
8:20-9:50
10:05-11:35
12:15-1:45
2:00-3:30
Friday, May 28:
Period 5 Final
Period 6 Final
Period 7 Final Make-Up Final
8:20-9:50
10:05-11:35
12:15-1:45
2:00-3:30
BISMARCK TECH/CAREER ACADEMY FINAL TEST SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 26
Block D
1:55 – 3:25
Periods 7/8
Leave HS @ 1:44 - Return @ 3:28
Thursday, May 27
Block A
8:20 – 9:50
Periods EB/1
Leave HS @ 8:05 – Return @ 9:55
Block B
12:15 – 1:45
Period 2/3
Leave HS @ 12:00 - Return @ 1:50
Friday, May 28
Block C
8:20 – 9:50
Periods 5/6
Leave HS @ 8:05 - Return @ 9:55
REPORT CARDS – Final report cards will be sent electronically and families that do not have email addresses, report cards will be mailed after June 18.
GRADUATION - Sunday, May 30, 2021, Bismarck Event Center, 7:00 p.m. (seniors report to Event Center at 6:15 p.m.)
FINAL TRANSCRIPT - Seniors going to additional schooling will need to have a final transcript sent. The cost is $2.00. See Michelle in Student Services.
LUNCH MONEY - SENIORS may pick up remaining lunch money from the Administration office starting Friday, May 21. Please pick up your money by May 28th.
Test Exempt Policy - Per Student Handbook:
Criteria: At the beginning of each semester, all students are expected to take all of their final exams. The final exam
schedule each semester is considered part of the regular school calendar. Final exam days should not be considered
vacation days. Through the course of an individual semester, a student may earn an attendance incentive exemption
from each final exam based on the following criteria:
- No more than 2 (two) tardies or 2 (two) tardies per block period (per class)
- No unexcused absences (per class)
- No more than 3 assignments which are late or not turned in (per class)
- No instances of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating)
- No instances of refusal to participate in teacher requested tutorial sessions
- A detention or suspension from school for any reason will result in the loss of exemption consideration for all
classes.
- Students will not receive test exemption from a class they are failing unless they are unable to achieve a passing
grade with the final exam. This determination is made by consulting the instructor prior to the final test.
Beyond the qualification criteria listed above, the following may apply to some/all of your classes:
- An exempt student may elect to take the semester test. In this scenario, results of the exam will be figured into
the final grade only if it improves the final grade. As a school district, we encourage and support parents/guardians to
develop a plan prior to the beginning of each semester that would include taking several final exams.
- Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors teachers may require a final test provided they notify students during the
first week of the semester.
- The BPS test exemption policy does not apply to Dual Credit courses. Exams for Dual Credit courses will
follow the college expectation of a final.
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BHS POWER PROGRAM SUMMER 2021
THERE ARE ONLY 30 SPOTS PER SESSION AND THEY WILL FILL UP FAST.
If you HAVE been a member of Sanford POWER before, you do not need to fill out registration
paperwork again; only the program fee of $125.00 is needed to reserve the athlete’s spot. If you have
NOT participated in POWER before, please fill out the registration paperwork and return with program
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Honors & Awards
Tribute to Achievements
BHS acknowledge our honors and awards that our staff and students achieve during the year. We try very hard to catch every achievement. If your student receives honors or an award this year, please call (701-323-4800 ext. 6006) or email Cassie Bauer cassie_bauer@bismarckschools.org with the information. This will help assure that we don’t miss anyone. Honors and Awards are also highlighted in the yearbook.
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School Picture Day
BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE25820
Also Needed: Lunch idYOUR PHOTOS ARE READY!
Click on the button below to get started.
PHOTOS NOT APPEARING IN YOUR GALLERY?
FIND YOUR STUDENT USING EVENT CODE: FE25820DID YOU KNOW?
· You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and
text· Photos are shipped directly to your home
· High-res digital downloads are available
· If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay
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Upcoming Events
SCHOOL CALENDAR
April 24: Prom
April 28: NHS
April 30: Storm Make Up Day (no school)
May 2: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 28: Last Day of School
May 30: Commencement (7:00 pm)
June 1: Teacher Work Day
June 7- June 25: Summer School – Session One
June 28- July 16: Summer School – Session Two
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BHS Fees - My Payments Plus
My Payments Plus will be open to make purchases on parking permits, planners, lunch fees, activity fees, fine art fees, etc. starting on Monday, August 3, 2020. Please login or register at www.mypaymentsplus.com.
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BHS Demon Den
School store (The Demon Den) hours are:
Demon Den Hours:
Period 1 - Period 7 (8:20-2:30)To visit, please check in at the office and you'll be directed to the store location.
The Demon Den has received a lot of new inventory including sweatshirts, hats and t-shirts as well as youth t-shirts. They are ready to help you with your Christmas shopping!
District Announcements
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BPS Family Assistance Fund
The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) has established a BPS Family Assistance Fund. Those that wish to donate may do so through the foundation website or by mail. To donate online, go to https://www.bpsfoundation.com/donations/bps-faf/. To donate by mail, send checks to the BPS Foundation at 806 N. Washington St., Bismarck, ND 58501 and write “BPS-FAF” in the memo line. Families seeking assistance are encouraged to reach out to their counselor or social worker who will connect them to established community resources as well as submit requests for funding needs that cannot be met within existing resources. The BPSF thanks those who have already reached out to volunteer and/or provide monetary donations to help those within our community who are struggling.
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Register for 6th grade summer band camp!
BPS summer band camp is for students entering 6th grade and will take place August 9-13 & 16-19 at Simle Middle School, 1218 Simle Dr. Choose the morning (9-11:30 am) or afternoon session (12:30-3 pm). Reminders about the camp will be sent via email by the district. For up-to-date information, go to www.bismarckschools.org/Page/162. For questions, contact Fine Arts Secretary Nicole Fitzgerald at 323-4082.
Hardcopy registration *return to music teacher by Apr. 30
ONLINE registration *due by June 1 -
Apr. 12-17 Varsity Sports
For a list of events, click here. Varsity events crossed out for tomorrow (Tuesday, April 13) have been postponed.
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Apr. 17 CHS Prom & Live Stream
CHS Prom is Apr. 17, 2021. The grand march will be live streamed at https://youtu.be/RfrzjWIVyx8.
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Apr. 24 BHS Prom
BHS Prom is Apr. 24, 2021.
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Apr. 25 Live Your Legacy 5K/10K
The public is invited to register to participate in the Live Your Legacy 5K/10K event to support Brave the Shave. It will take place Sunday, April 25, at Sertoma Park Community Center in Bismarck, with registration at 1:30 and race at 3 pm. The event is being sponsored by the Legacy High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) to fight childhood cancer. Registration is $25 and includes a shirt on race day if you register by April 8. Register at https://donate.bravetheshave.net/Campaign/LiveYourLegacy. For more information, go to the Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/16P7BooGY.