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Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Latine Graduation

If you are interested in participating in Latine Graduation and want to purchase a graduation sash please scan the QR code below.

Sashes will be distributed at the Latine Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony will be on:

Date: Thursday May 29th

Location: BHS Community Theater

Ceremony: 5:30-6:30pm

Light Refreshments: 6:30- 7:00 pm

Please make sure to submit your Latine Sash payment by May 16th!

Contact aliettiortegamendoza@berkeley.net doreenbracamontes@berkeley.net

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net

5.21 BULLETIN: YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION, ELECTIVE SURVEY, AFRICAN DIASPORA DANCE SHOW, ETHNIC STUDIES PROJECT, REUSABLE CONTAINERS, GREEN DOT, ATTENDANCE, ART SHOW, CLUB REGISTRATION, & much more buzz…

Posted on May 21, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	May 21, 2025 Below is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 21 Library is closed after school 0 for the final teacher leader meeting. Please use the CCC, public library, or another location if a study space is needed.

Due by June 6 Register your New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Due by midnight of May 30 CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form

May 20 Cap & Gown Distribution on campus green lunch Senior Info Page

~~May 30~~ Carnival Postponed until 2026 🙁

African Diaspora Dance

May 22@ 7:30 PM

Berkeley Community Theater

Paint & Sip

Join your School Counselors for a paint and sip after your finals on Monday, June 2nd on the Campus Green from 12:20 -1:30 pm.

Yearbook distribution

Yearbook distribution starts today after 6th period. Wednesday is a seniors only sell day and distribution day. We have limited copies to buy and it is first come first serve. Please come to the A building to pick up your book. Books are on sale for $110 or $55 if you qualify for free and reduced. Please bring an id to pick up your book or a letter or email confirming your free and reduced lunch status. Juniors, sophomores and freshman your distribution starts on Thursday. We also have books from the years prior for the following prices

24 book =$40

23 book =$30

22 book =$20

The prices are half of each if you qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Contact Bhsyearbook@berkeley.net

@berkeleyearbook

Try Out the New Reusable, Stainless Steel Containers in the BHS Cafeteria

As you may have noticed, the cafeteria now has reusable, stainless steel containers to replace the disposable paper ones we had before. This is a big milestone for Berkeley High as it will help cut down on our carbon emissions and solid waste.

Because these containers will be reused every day, we need to make sure that they get returned correctly. When you’re done with lunch, please empty the containers and return them to any of the blue bags located in the cafeteria or other locations on campus. If you ate off campus, please make sure to bring your container back to campus so that you can use them for lunch the next day.

Thanks!

Attendance Reminder

Dear students, especially Seniors – As you approach graduation, it’s crucial to remember that the school year isn’t over just yet. Your continued presence and positive behavior in all classes are expected and important.

Please be aware that any participation in dares or other behaviors that violate school policies will have consequences. These consequences may include, but are not limited to, disciplinary actions and potential exclusion from graduation ceremonies, and notification of your behavior to colleges or employers.

Let’s ensure these final weeks are memorable for all the right reasons. Continue to be leaders, role models, and respectful members of our school community. Jackets give and get support – let’s finish strong!

Submitted by cassandratesch@berkeley.net

New Elective Class Interest Form

PLEASE READ BEFORE FILLING OUT THE FORM!❤️

We are trying to implement a new elective class that would help to better support students throughout high school in a way that builds community and connection. We have noticed an issue in our school where mental health and therapy has been addressed in a way that is costly and ineffective. We also know that high school can be a difficult time socially for many people and there isn’t much guidance. To combat this, we want to create a conversation-based class where students can better understand handling internal emotions and other’s emotions. Students will also learn skills in improving their social relationships. This short form will help us gauge interest in instating the class!

This form is completely anonymous.

Please answer truthfully!

Submitted by sophianishioka@students.berkeley.net

PTSA Student Team’s announcing

Art in Activism: A Tribute to ChangeMakers & ChangeMaking is HERE!

JOIN US!

Guerilla Cafe (on Shattuck near Cedar)

Display starts this Wednesday, May 21st

GRAND OPENING: This Thursday, May 22nd 4 – 7pm

With Live Music: The Village Prophets & a BHS Jazz Combo

Artworks are viewable: https://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/student-life

Ethnic Studies Project

My name is Arsema and my name is Annalie. And we want you to come to G2O3 for an ethnic studies project! It’s gonna be a workshop on racial diversity in our school so please pull up! It’s on Thursday during lunch and we will be offering snacks. If you want to sign up please click the link below.

Submitted by arsemakebede@students.berkeley.net

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

AC Graduation!

It will take place in the evening of Tuesday, May 27th. Food trucks will be available by 4:30 and the ceremony will begin at 6. Come on by!

Submitted by lewissmith@berkeley.net

Asian American Pacific Islander Literature

You should consider a schedule request for the 2025-26 school year.

We recommend signing up for Asian American Pacific Islander Literature as an elective or for English credits! IT COUNTS FOR BOTH. AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE ASIAN!

We learn about AAPI Culture, build community, and go on some amazing field trips like the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. SIGN UP FOR AAPI Lit! 🙂

Contact matthewlaurel@berkeley.net

Jacket is Still Hiring!

The Jacket newspaper is accepting applications for writers, illustrators, photographers, and the podcast team.

Students of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by 7:00 PMon Friday, May 23rd.

To apply or learn more about these roles, use this link: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/apply

Submitted by laylacao@students.berkeley.net

Textbook Return

Time to plan on getting your textbooks (and library books) returned! Especially the Senior Class of 2025! Check out this slide for more info about when you can return your textbooks.

Monday, June 2, 2025 – Wednesday, June 4, 2025: See below for Final Exams Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	MON 6/2(Non Late Start)	TUE 6/3	WED 6/4
8:30-10:30am	120	Period 1	Period 3	Period 5
10:40-12:40pm*	120	Period 2	Period 4	Period 6
12:40-1:20pm	40	Lunch**	Lunch**	Lunch**
1:20-2:25pm	65	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Extended Time / Make Up
2:25-3:33pm	68	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep

* Students are allowed to leave campus at 12:40pm on final exam days and must do so unless they are actively participating in class or extracurricular activities after lunch time.

** Students must have time to go eat lunch and then come back for the make-up portion, if necessary. Do not require students to come back during lunch time for final exams extended time or make-up.

Last Day Schedule and Expectations

Thursday, June 5, 2025: See below for Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	THUR 6/5*
8:30-9:12am	42	Period 1
9:18-10:00am	42	Period 2
10:06-10:48am	42	Period 3
10:54-11:36am	42	Period 4
11:36-12:16pm	40	Lunch
12:22-1:04	42	Period 5
1:10-1:52	42	Period 6
1:52-3:33pm	101	Teacher Check Out

* On day, June 5th, all students are expected to go to class and teachers are required to take attendance as normal. Students must remain inside the classroom under teacher supervision.

Survey on the Unhoused Population

This is an anonymous survey that will provide evidence for an initiative to address the unhoused population near BHS. Please fill out this form if you have experienced any encounters with unhoused people near or at BHS or simply want to state your opinion on the issue (link is below):

Click here for the form

FREE Mural Workshops

Attend a series of FREE Mural Workshops hosted by ActivArtists and promoted by the BHS Mural Club! Dates are May 12th, 19th, and 23rd. Workshops will be from 5pm – 6:30pm @ 1235 10th St in Berkeley!

Submitted by carinanottingham@students.berkeley.net

@bhs.muralclub @activartists

BHS ATHLETICS

Register for 2025-26 Sports

The clearance registration portal for 25-26 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May).

Go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and follow the links to Athlete Registration. There are helpful FAQs, tutorials, and links to forms, local clinics that perform sports physicals, optional summer workout opportunities, and much more.

There is also an online store open all year round.

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Latine Graduation

If you are interested in participating in Latine Graduation and want to purchase a graduation sash please scan the QR code below.

Sashes will be distributed at the Latine Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony will be on:

Date: Thursday May 29th

Location: BHS Community Theater

Ceremony: 5:30-6:30pm

Light Refreshments: 6:30- 7:00 pm

Please make sure to submit your Latine Sash payment by May 16th!

Contact aliettiortegamendoza@berkeley.net doreenbracamontes@berkeley.net

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net

5.19 BULLETIN: AAPI & JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH, AC GRAD, BHS JACKET is HIRING, CAP & GOWN PICK UP, JOIN AAPI LIT, TEXTBOOK RETURN, HEALTH CENTER CLOSED, & more buzz…

Posted on May 18, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	May 19, 2025 Below is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 19 Health Center is Closed All Day

May 21 Library is closed after school 0 for the final teacher leader meeting. Please use the CCC, public library, or another location if a study space is needed.

Due by June 6 Register your New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Due by midnight of May 30 CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form

May 20 Cap & Gown Distribution on campus green lunch Senior Info Page

~~May 30~~ Carnival Postponed until 2026 🙁

CRAFT FAIR

The craft fair is tomorrow at lunch by the senior steps so make sure to come support your fellow jackets! If you can’t make it during lunch, stop by the studio art exhibition from 5-6:30 pm for another craft fair + great artwork!

Submitted by solanaschwarzingerreuter@students.berkeley.net

AC Graduation!

It will take place in the evening of Tuesday, May 27th. Food trucks will be available by 4:30 and the ceremony will begin at 6. Come on by!

Submitted by lewissmith@berkeley.net

Asian American Pacific Islander Literature

You should consider a schedule request for the 2025-26 school year.

We recommend signing up for Asian American Pacific Islander Literature as an elective or for English credits! IT COUNTS FOR BOTH. AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE ASIAN!

We learn about AAPI Culture, build community, and go on some amazing field trips like the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. SIGN UP FOR AAPI Lit! 🙂

Contact matthewlaurel@berkeley.net

Jacket is Still Hiring!

The Jacket newspaper is accepting applications for writers, illustrators, photographers, and the podcast team.

Students of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by 7:00 PMon Friday, May 23rd.

To apply or learn more about these roles, use this link: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/apply

Submitted by laylacao@students.berkeley.net

Textbook Return

Time to plan on getting your textbooks (and library books) returned! Especially the Senior Class of 2025! Check out this slide for more info about when you can return your textbooks.

Monday, June 2, 2025 – Wednesday, June 4, 2025: See below for Final Exams Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	MON 6/2(Non Late Start)	TUE 6/3	WED 6/4
8:30-10:30am	120	Period 1	Period 3	Period 5
10:40-12:40pm*	120	Period 2	Period 4	Period 6
12:40-1:20pm	40	Lunch**	Lunch**	Lunch**
1:20-2:25pm	65	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Extended Time / Make Up
2:25-3:33pm	68	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep

* Students are allowed to leave campus at 12:40pm on final exam days and must do so unless they are actively participating in class or extracurricular activities after lunch time.

** Students must have time to go eat lunch and then come back for the make-up portion, if necessary. Do not require students to come back during lunch time for final exams extended time or make-up.

Last Day Schedule and Expectations

Thursday, June 5, 2025: See below for Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	THUR 6/5*
8:30-9:12am	42	Period 1
9:18-10:00am	42	Period 2
10:06-10:48am	42	Period 3
10:54-11:36am	42	Period 4
11:36-12:16pm	40	Lunch
12:22-1:04	42	Period 5
1:10-1:52	42	Period 6
1:52-3:33pm	101	Teacher Check Out

* On day, June 5th, all students are expected to go to class and teachers are required to take attendance as normal. Students must remain inside the classroom under teacher supervision.

🌞🍦 Wellness Words 💐🐞

May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month throughout the United States to increase the nation’s awareness of the issue and promote positive associations with mental health problems.

This month, organizations provide workshops, therapy resources, and support groups with other people to initiate conversations on anxiety, depression, and other emotional struggles. It’s also a time for celebrating our knowledge of mental health and the power of compassion.

Tiny movements can make a vast difference. From journaling to walking outdoors or needing to call a friend, an immediate spark can occur. When we create space for emotional care, we get a step closer to a stronger, healthier community.

Thank you,

Mental Health Peer Educators

Wellness Center, Rm. H104

Submitted by kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net

Survey on the Unhoused Population

This is an anonymous survey that will provide evidence for an initiative to address the unhoused population near BHS. Please fill out this form if you have experienced any encounters with unhoused people near or at BHS or simply want to state your opinion on the issue (link is below):

Click here for the form

FREE Mural Workshops

Attend a series of FREE Mural Workshops hosted by ActivArtists and promoted by the BHS Mural Club! Dates are May 12th, 19th, and 23rd. Workshops will be from 5pm – 6:30pm @ 1235 10th St in Berkeley!

Submitted by carinanottingham@students.berkeley.net

@bhs.muralclub @activartists

BHS JACKET FUNDRAISER

The Jacket is hosting our first ever live fundraiser, on May 20th from 7-9 PM at the Babette Cafe!

Join us for an evening of exploring the future of journalism. The event will feature guest speakers from UC Berkeley and opportunities to support our student voices.

or on our Instagram @bhsjacket.

Email any questions to bhsjacketbusiness@gmail.com

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Audition for the 2025 BHS Fall play!

Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, a modern adaptation of the ancient Roman epic poem by Ovid. Auditions are Tuesday 5/13 and Thursday 5/15. Scan the QR code on posters around campus for more info, or click the link in the email bulletin.

Submitted by caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

Register for 2025-26 Sports

The clearance registration portal for 25-26 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May).

Go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and follow the links to Athlete Registration. There are helpful FAQs, tutorials, and links to forms, local clinics that perform sports physicals, optional summer workout opportunities, and much more.

There is also an online store open all year round.

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Latine Graduation

If you are interested in participating in Latine Graduation and want to purchase a graduation sash please scan the QR code below.

Sashes will be distributed at the Latine Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony will be on:

Date: Thursday May 29th

Location: BHS Community Theater

Ceremony: 5:30-6:30pm

Light Refreshments: 6:30- 7:00 pm

Please make sure to submit your Latine Sash payment by May 16th!

Contact aliettiortegamendoza@berkeley.net doreenbracamontes@berkeley.net

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Changemakers & Change Making

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

PTSA Student Team: Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Change Makers & Change Making

Submission deadline (for drop off as well)

May 15th! ✨

Cash Prizes 🤑 & Art Display 🖼️

Guerilla Cafe!

Display starting May 20th

OPENING with live music from BHS The Village Prophet & a Jazz Combo

Thursday May 22 4 – 7pm

For contest details (option open still to play music for the grand opening):

*Please note: music & performance art submissions are included in the display with printed QRCodes

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net

BULLETIN 5.14: BIKE to WHEREVER DAY, AAPI CELEBRATION, SALSA NIGHT, BHS YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION, AC GRAD, LATINE GRAD, MURAL WORKSHOP, JACKET FUNDRAISER, SURVEYS & more buzz…

Posted on May 14, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	May 14, 2025 Below is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

May is Jewish American heritage month!

Due by June 6 Register your New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Due by midnight of May 30 CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form

May 16 No School

May 20 Cap & Gown Distribution on campus green lunch Senior Info Page

~~May 30~~ Carnival Postponed until 2026 🙁

The Berkeley High Library will be closed after school on Thursday, May 15 due to the long weekend. Please plan to use the CCC or the public library after school on Thursday.

AC Graduation!

It will take place in the evening of Tuesday, May 27th. Food trucks will be available by 4:30 and the ceremony will begin at 6. Come on by!

Submitted by lewissmith@berkeley.net

Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Celebration

May 14

Longfellow Middle School

5:00 – 7:00 pm

BHS Salsa Night on Thursday 5/15!

Bring your friends and family for a wonderful evening.

Textbook Return

Time to plan on getting your textbooks (and library books) returned! Especially the Senior Class of 2025! Check out this slide for more info about when you can return your textbooks.

Monday, June 2, 2025 – Wednesday, June 4, 2025: See below for Final Exams Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	MON 6/2(Non Late Start)	TUE 6/3	WED 6/4
8:30-10:30am	120	Period 1	Period 3	Period 5
10:40-12:40pm*	120	Period 2	Period 4	Period 6
12:40-1:20pm	40	Lunch**	Lunch**	Lunch**
1:20-2:25pm	65	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Extended Time / Make Up
2:25-3:33pm	68	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep

* Students are allowed to leave campus at 12:40pm on final exam days and must do so unless they are actively participating in class or extracurricular activities after lunch time.

** Students must have time to go eat lunch and then come back for the make-up portion, if necessary. Do not require students to come back during lunch time for final exams extended time or make-up.

Last Day Schedule and Expectations

Thursday, June 5, 2025: See below for Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	THUR 6/5*
8:30-9:12am	42	Period 1
9:18-10:00am	42	Period 2
10:06-10:48am	42	Period 3
10:54-11:36am	42	Period 4
11:36-12:16pm	40	Lunch
12:22-1:04	42	Period 5
1:10-1:52	42	Period 6
1:52-3:33pm	101	Teacher Check Out

* On day, June 5th, all students are expected to go to class and teachers are required to take attendance as normal. Students must remain inside the classroom under teacher supervision.

Anonymous mental health survey.

The information in the survey will be used to promote the implementation of health centers such as the one at BHS in all California high schools. A QR code is in the video.

Please contact sophianachman@students.berkeley.net with any questions.

Ethics Studies Project

My name is Arsema and my name is Annalie, and this is a request that everyone at BHS please fill out our form for an Ethics Studies Project. It’s a simple Google form that asks about the racial experiences at BHS. We ask if you’ve ever experienced any form of racism (doesn’t have to be first hand) that you share this with us.

If you want to be interviewed Thursday during 5th period, we ask you to put your email in the form! Please take our survey! Thanks Jackets!

Contact arsemakebede@students.berkeley.net & annaliedranitzke@students.berkeley.net

FREE Mural Workshops

Attend a series of FREE Mural Workshops hosted by ActivArtists and promoted by the BHS Mural Club! Dates are May 12th, 19th, and 23rd. Workshops will be from 5pm – 6:30pm @ 1235 10th St in Berkeley!

Submitted by carinanottingham@students.berkeley.net

@bhs.muralclub @activartists

BHS JACKET FUNDRAISER

The Jacket is hosting our first ever live fundraiser, on May 20th from 7-9 PM at the Babette Cafe!

Join us for an evening of exploring the future of journalism. The event will feature guest speakers from UC Berkeley and opportunities to support our student voices.

or on our Instagram @bhsjacket.

Email any questions to bhsjacketbusiness@gmail.com

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Audition for the 2025 BHS Fall play!

Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, a modern adaptation of the ancient Roman epic poem by Ovid. Auditions are Tuesday 5/13 and Thursday 5/15. Scan the QR code on posters around campus for more info, or click the link in the email bulletin.

Submitted by caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

Register for 2025-26 Sports

The clearance registration portal for 25-26 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May).

Go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and follow the links to Athlete Registration. There are helpful FAQs, tutorials, and links to forms, local clinics that perform sports physicals, optional summer workout opportunities, and much more.

There is also an online store open all year round.

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Latine Graduation

If you are interested in participating in Latine Graduation and want to purchase a graduation sash please scan the QR code below.

Sashes will be distributed at the Latine Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony will be on:

Date: Thursday May 29th

Location: BHS Community Theater

Ceremony: 5:30-6:30pm

Light Refreshments: 6:30- 7:00 pm

Please make sure to submit your Latine Sash payment by May 16th!

Contact aliettiortegamendoza@berkeley.net doreenbracamontes@berkeley.net

APIC Leadership applications are open until May 17th!

If you’re interested please sign up by then and email us with any questions at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us @bhs.apic

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Changemakers & Change Making

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

PTSA Student Team: Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Change Makers & Change Making

Submission deadline (for drop off as well)

May 15th! ✨

Cash Prizes 🤑 & Art Display 🖼️

Guerilla Cafe!

Display starting May 20th

OPENING with live music from BHS The Village Prophet & a Jazz Combo

Thursday May 22 4 – 7pm

For contest details (option open still to play music for the grand opening):

*Please note: music & performance art submissions are included in the display with printed QRCodes

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

Intro to Scholarships

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net

5.12 BULLETIN: ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CELEBRATION, PTSA ART in ACTIVISM, LATINE GRAD, TEXTBOOK RETURN, MURAL WORKSHOP, & more buzz…

Posted on May 12, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	May 12, 2025 Below is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

May is Jewish American heritage month!

Due by June 6 Register your New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Due by midnight of May 30 CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form

May 16 No School

May 20 Cap & Gown Distribution on campus green lunch

~~May 30~~ Carnival Postponed until 2026 🙁

Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Celebration

May 14

Longfellow Middle School

5:00 – 7:00 pm

Textbook Return

Time to plan on getting your textbooks (and library books) returned! Especially the Senior Class of 2025! Check out this slide for more info about when you can return your textbooks.

Monday, June 2, 2025 – Wednesday, June 4, 2025: See below for Final Exams Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	MON 6/2(Non Late Start)	TUE 6/3	WED 6/4
8:30-10:30am	120	Period 1	Period 3	Period 5
10:40-12:40pm*	120	Period 2	Period 4	Period 6
12:40-1:20pm	40	Lunch**	Lunch**	Lunch**
1:20-2:25pm	65	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Extended Time / Make Up
2:25-3:33pm	68	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep

* Students are allowed to leave campus at 12:40pm on final exam days and must do so unless they are actively participating in class or extracurricular activities after lunch time.

** Students must have time to go eat lunch and then come back for the make-up portion, if necessary. Do not require students to come back during lunch time for final exams extended time or make-up.

Last Day Schedule and Expectations

Thursday, June 5, 2025: See below for Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	THUR 6/5*
8:30-9:12am	42	Period 1
9:18-10:00am	42	Period 2
10:06-10:48am	42	Period 3
10:54-11:36am	42	Period 4
11:36-12:16pm	40	Lunch
12:22-1:04	42	Period 5
1:10-1:52	42	Period 6
1:52-3:33pm	101	Teacher Check Out

* On day, June 5th, all students are expected to go to class and teachers are required to take attendance as normal. Students must remain inside the classroom under teacher supervision.

FREE Mural Workshops

Attend a series of FREE Mural Workshops hosted by ActivArtists and promoted by the BHS Mural Club! Dates are May 12th, 19th, and 23rd. Workshops will be from 5pm – 6:30pm @ 1235 10th St in Berkeley!

Submitted by carinanottingham@students.berkeley.net

@bhs.muralclub @activartists

Join scholarship expert Becca, as she demystifies the complex networks and application processes related to scholarships and introduces an approach towards navigating merit and community-based scholarships. Perfect for high school students in any grade and their parents. Happening at the North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library on Tuesday, May 13^th at 5pm.

BHS Salsa Night on Thursday 5/15!

Bring your friends and family for a wonderful evening.

Audition for the 2025 BHS Fall play!

Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, a modern adaptation of the ancient Roman epic poem by Ovid. Auditions are Tuesday 5/13 and Thursday 5/15. Scan the QR code on posters around campus for more info, or click the link in the email bulletin.

Submitted by caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

Register for 2025-26 Sports

The clearance registration portal for 25-26 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May).

Go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and follow the links to Athlete Registration. There are helpful FAQs, tutorials, and links to forms, local clinics that perform sports physicals, optional summer workout opportunities, and much more.

There is also an online store open all year round.

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Latine Graduation

If you are interested in participating in Latine Graduation and want to purchase a graduation sash please scan the QR code below.

Sashes will be distributed at the Latine Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony will be on:

Date: Thursday May 29th

Location: BHS Community Theater

Ceremony: 5:30-6:30pm

Light Refreshments: 6:30- 7:00 pm

Please make sure to submit your Latine Sash payment by May 16th!

Contact aliettiortegamendoza@berkeley.net doreenbracamontes@berkeley.net

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

BHS JACKET FUNDRAISER

The Jacket is hosting our first ever live fundraiser, on May 20th from 7-9 PM at the Babette Cafe!

Join us for an evening of exploring the future of journalism. The event will feature guest speakers from UC Berkeley and opportunities to support our student voices.

or on our Instagram @bhsjacket.

Email any questions to bhsjacketbusiness@gmail.com

APIC Leadership applications are open until May 17th!

If you’re interested please sign up by then and email us with any questions at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us @bhs.apic

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Changemakers & Change Making

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

PTSA Student Team: Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Change Makers & Change Making

Submission deadline (for drop off as well)

May 15th! ✨

Cash Prizes 🤑 & Art Display 🖼️

Guerilla Cafe!

Display starting May 20th

OPENING with live music from BHS The Village Prophet & a Jazz Combo

Thursday May 22 4 – 7pm

For contest details (option open still to play music for the grand opening):

amanimeleis@students.berkeley.net

*Please note: music & performance art submissions are included in the display with printed QRCodes

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange 2026

Sakai, Japan, is Berkeley’s oldest sister city. The Berkeley-Sakai Sister City Association is looking for high schoolers to participate in next summer’s Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange, held since 1969.

Student ambassadors will visit Sakai, Japan, for a homestay and travel to other locations (Kyoto and Hiroshima) for 2 weeks in late July of 2026. This is a unique opportunity in that students will meet with Sakai’s government officials while also having time to explore the city and get to know Japanese culture better.

If you are interested in going to Japan in 2026, please fill out this interest form. Once you complete the form, you will be invited to an informational meeting on Friday, May 16.

If you want to learn more about past exchanges, visit our website berkeley-sakai.org. Feel free to email ameleis@berkeley-sakai.org or info@berkeley-sakai.org if you have any questions.

Contact

Celebrate Berkeley High School’s Student Filmmakers!

We are thrilled to announce that seven Berkeley High School students have been selected to participate in Future Filmmakers, an immersive documentary filmmaking program led by acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Olshansky. As part of this experience, each student has been paired with a professional filmmaker mentor guiding them in crafting a short, autobiographical documentary — bringing their unique voices and stories to life.

This year’s student filmmakers are:
🎬 Madison Chau 🎬 Nico Lee
🎬 Derrick Coney 🎬 Oliver Hufford
🎬 Keely Shaller 🎬 Camila Reyes Mendez
🎬 Madeleine Wilson

Over the past several months, these students have worked closely with the Future Filmmakers team and their mentors to develop deeply personal documentary films. From conceptualizing their stories to learning the technical aspects of filmmaking—including cinematography, sound design, and editing—each student has gained hands-on experience in bringing their vision to the screen. These films will also be used as the key element in curriculum modules for high school teachers to facilitate conversations around themes important to young people today.

“The Future Filmmakers project is about amplifying student voices and giving young storytellers the tools to shape the narratives that matter most to them,” says Jordan Olshansky, Executive Director of Future Filmmakers. “These films are personal, powerful, and a testament to the creativity and resilience of young artists.”

Mark your calendars! We invite you to join us for the Future Filmmakers Festival, an inspiring evening dedicated to showcasing the powerful work of our student filmmakers:

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 27th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Rialto Elmwood Theater, 2966 College Ave, Berkeley, CA

For tickets and more information: LINK

Warm regards,

Phil Halpern

BHS Video Production Teacher/ Liaison to the Future Filmmakers Project

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net

5.9 BULLETIN: FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE, JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, LATINE GRAD, MURAL WORKSHOPS, JAZZ SALSA NIGHT & more buzz…

Posted on May 9, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	May 9, 2025 Below is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

May is Jewish American heritage month!

Due by June 6 Register your New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Due by midnight of May 30 CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form

May 16 No School

May 20 Cap & Gown Distribution on campus green lunch

~~May 30~~ Carnival Postponed until 2026 🙁

Monday, June 2, 2025 – Wednesday, June 4, 2025: See below for Final Exams Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	MON 6/2(Non Late Start)	TUE 6/3	WED 6/4
8:30-10:30am	120	Period 1	Period 3	Period 5
10:40-12:40pm*	120	Period 2	Period 4	Period 6
12:40-1:20pm	40	Lunch**	Lunch**	Lunch**
1:20-2:25pm	65	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Finals Prep / Extended Time / Make Up	Extended Time / Make Up
2:25-3:33pm	68	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep	Teacher Common Prep

* Students are allowed to leave campus at 12:40pm on final exam days and must do so unless they are actively participating in class or extracurricular activities after lunch time.

** Students must have time to go eat lunch and then come back for the make-up portion, if necessary. Do not require students to come back during lunch time for final exams extended time or make-up.

Last Day Schedule and Expectations

Thursday, June 5, 2025: See below for Schedule

TIME	MINUTES	THUR 6/5*
8:30-9:12am	42	Period 1
9:18-10:00am	42	Period 2
10:06-10:48am	42	Period 3
10:54-11:36am	42	Period 4
11:36-12:16pm	40	Lunch
12:22-1:04	42	Period 5
1:10-1:52	42	Period 6
1:52-3:33pm	101	Teacher Check Out

* On day, June 5th, all students are expected to go to class and teachers are required to take attendance as normal. Students must remain inside the classroom under teacher supervision.

FREE Mural Workshops

Attend a series of FREE Mural Workshops hosted by ActivArtists and promoted by the BHS Mural Club! Dates are May 12th, 19th, and 23rd. Workshops will be from 5pm – 6:30pm @ 1235 10th St in Berkeley!

Submitted by carinanottingham@students.berkeley.net

@bhs.muralclub @activartists

BHS Salsa Night on Thursday 5/15!

Bring your friends and family for a wonderful evening.

Audition for the 2025 BHS Fall play!

Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, a modern adaptation of the ancient Roman epic poem by Ovid. Auditions are Tuesday 5/13 and Thursday 5/15. Scan the QR code on posters around campus for more info, or click the link in the email bulletin.

Submitted by caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

Register for 2025-26 Sports

The clearance registration portal for 25-26 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May).

Go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and follow the links to Athlete Registration. There are helpful FAQs, tutorials, and links to forms, local clinics that perform sports physicals, optional summer workout opportunities, and much more.

There is also an online store open all year round.

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Latine Graduation

If you are interested in participating in Latine Graduation and want to purchase a graduation sash please scan the QR code below.

Sashes will be distributed at the Latine Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony will be on:

Date: Thursday May 29th

Location: BHS Community Theater

Ceremony: 5:30-6:30pm

Light Refreshments: 6:30- 7:00 pm

Please make sure to submit your Latine Sash payment by May 16th!

Contact aliettiortegamendoza@berkeley.net doreenbracamontes@berkeley.net

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

BHS JACKET FUNDRAISER

The Jacket is hosting our first ever live fundraiser, on May 20th from 7-9 PM at the Babette Cafe!

Join us for an evening of exploring the future of journalism. The event will feature guest speakers from UC Berkeley and opportunities to support our student voices.

or on our Instagram @bhsjacket.

Email any questions to bhsjacketbusiness@gmail.com

APIC Leadership applications are open until May 17th!

If you’re interested please sign up by then and email us with any questions at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us @bhs.apic

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Changemakers & Change Making

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Change Makers & Change Making

KEY UPDATE

No submissions yet for Music or Performance Art!

Cash awards are for each category

Submission deadline

May 15th!

Art Display at Guerilla cafe!

For contest details & to signup to play music for the grand opening:

amanimeleis@students.berkeley.net

*Please note: music & performance art submissions are included in the multimedia display with printed QRCodes

*Over the coming week, please check out the Instagram story at ptsa.bhs to see beautiful submissions rolling in

Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange 2026

Sakai, Japan, is Berkeley’s oldest sister city. The Berkeley-Sakai Sister City Association is looking for high schoolers to participate in next summer’s Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange, held since 1969.

Student ambassadors will visit Sakai, Japan, for a homestay and travel to other locations (Kyoto and Hiroshima) for 2 weeks in late July of 2026. This is a unique opportunity in that students will meet with Sakai’s government officials while also having time to explore the city and get to know Japanese culture better.

If you are interested in going to Japan in 2026, please fill out this interest form. Once you complete the form, you will be invited to an informational meeting on Friday, May 16.

If you want to learn more about past exchanges, visit our website berkeley-sakai.org. Feel free to email ameleis@berkeley-sakai.org or info@berkeley-sakai.org if you have any questions.

Contact

Celebrate Berkeley High School’s Student Filmmakers!

We are thrilled to announce that seven Berkeley High School students have been selected to participate in Future Filmmakers, an immersive documentary filmmaking program led by acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Olshansky. As part of this experience, each student has been paired with a professional filmmaker mentor guiding them in crafting a short, autobiographical documentary — bringing their unique voices and stories to life.

This year’s student filmmakers are:
🎬 Madison Chau 🎬 Nico Lee
🎬 Derrick Coney 🎬 Oliver Hufford
🎬 Keely Shaller 🎬 Camila Reyes Mendez
🎬 Madeleine Wilson

Over the past several months, these students have worked closely with the Future Filmmakers team and their mentors to develop deeply personal documentary films. From conceptualizing their stories to learning the technical aspects of filmmaking—including cinematography, sound design, and editing—each student has gained hands-on experience in bringing their vision to the screen. These films will also be used as the key element in curriculum modules for high school teachers to facilitate conversations around themes important to young people today.

“The Future Filmmakers project is about amplifying student voices and giving young storytellers the tools to shape the narratives that matter most to them,” says Jordan Olshansky, Executive Director of Future Filmmakers. “These films are personal, powerful, and a testament to the creativity and resilience of young artists.”

Mark your calendars! We invite you to join us for the Future Filmmakers Festival, an inspiring evening dedicated to showcasing the powerful work of our student filmmakers:

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 27th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Rialto Elmwood Theater, 2966 College Ave, Berkeley, CA

For tickets and more information: LINK

Warm regards,

Phil Halpern

BHS Video Production Teacher/ Liaison to the Future Filmmakers Project

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

Dance Production 2025 – 2026 AUDITION FORM

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net

5.7 BULLETIN: STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK, SOFTBALL SR NIGHT, FALL PLAY AUDITIONS, DP AUDITIONS TODAY, LATINE GRAD, BEYOND THE CUT SHOWCASE, ART in ACTIVISM CONTEST, REGISTER for SPORTS, JOIN LINK LEADERS, & more buzz…

Posted on May 7, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	May 7, 2025 Below is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register your New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

JOIN LEADERSHIP CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30

SOFTBALL SENIOR NIGHT

Hey Jackets show up to Senior Night this Wednesday, May 7.

Ceremony starts at 3:45, game starts at 4. Be there or be square!

Submitted by camdenbernhard@students.berkeley.net

Audition TODAY for Dance Production the 2025-26 school year!

There is NO grade limit or dancing experience required! The audition TODAY @ 4pm! Click the link below to sign up for the audition and get some more info! There is a new audition date next Wednesday, May 14th, same place, same time. The audition material is posted on our instagram. Find a poster around the school and you can scan the QR code there for the form as well.

Questions? Email lindacarr@berkeley.net ! Looking forward to seeing all of you!! -Ms. Carr and Dance Production!

Audition for the 2025 BHS Fall play!

Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, a modern adaptation of the ancient Roman epic poem by Ovid. Auditions are Tuesday 5/13 and Thursday 5/15. Scan the QR code on posters around campus for more info, or click the link in the email bulletin.

Submitted by caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

Register for 2025-26 Sports

The clearance registration portal for 25-26 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May).

Go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and follow the links to Athlete Registration. There are helpful FAQs, tutorials, and links to forms, local clinics that perform sports physicals, optional summer workout opportunities, and much more.

There is also an online store open all year round.

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Latine Graduation

If you are interested in participating in Latine Graduation and want to purchase a graduation sash please scan the QR code below.

Sashes will be distributed at the Latine Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony will be on:

Date: Thursday May 29th

Location: BHS Community Theater

Ceremony: 5:30-6:30pm

Light Refreshments: 6:30- 7:00 pm

Please make sure to submit your Latine Sash payment by May 16th!

Contact aliettiortegamendoza@berkeley.net doreenbracamontes@berkeley.net

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

BHS JACKET FUNDRAISER

The Jacket is hosting our first ever live fundraiser, on May 20th from 7-9 PM at the Babette Cafe!

Join us for an evening of exploring the future of journalism. The event will feature guest speakers from UC Berkeley and opportunities to support our student voices.

or on our Instagram @bhsjacket.

Email any questions to bhsjacketbusiness@gmail.com

Come see Berkeley High’s capstone film showcase, “Beyond the Cut.”

We’ll be screening nearly two hours of short films produced by students in Advanced Studio Editing and IB Film (years 1 and 2.) Admission is FREE, held at Freight and Salvage on Thursday, May 8th, at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30.

Contact Ms. Marini for more information at amandamarini@berkeley.net

APIC Leadership applications are open until May 17th!

If you’re interested please sign up by then and email us with any questions at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us @bhs.apic

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Changemakers & Change Making

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Change Makers & Change Making

KEY UPDATE

No submissions yet for Music or Performance Art!

Cash awards are for each category

Submission deadline

May 15th!

Art Display at Guerilla cafe!

For contest details & to signup to play music for the grand opening:

amanimeleis@students.berkeley.net

*Please note: music & performance art submissions are included in the multimedia display with printed QRCodes

*Over the coming week, please check out the Instagram story at ptsa.bhs to see beautiful submissions rolling in

Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange 2026

Sakai, Japan, is Berkeley’s oldest sister city. The Berkeley-Sakai Sister City Association is looking for high schoolers to participate in next summer’s Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange, held since 1969.

Student ambassadors will visit Sakai, Japan, for a homestay and travel to other locations (Kyoto and Hiroshima) for 2 weeks in late July of 2026. This is a unique opportunity in that students will meet with Sakai’s government officials while also having time to explore the city and get to know Japanese culture better.

If you are interested in going to Japan in 2026, please fill out this interest form. Once you complete the form, you will be invited to an informational meeting on Friday, May 16.

If you want to learn more about past exchanges, visit our website berkeley-sakai.org. Feel free to email ameleis@berkeley-sakai.org or info@berkeley-sakai.org if you have any questions.

Contact

Celebrate Berkeley High School’s Student Filmmakers!

We are thrilled to announce that seven Berkeley High School students have been selected to participate in Future Filmmakers, an immersive documentary filmmaking program led by acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Olshansky. As part of this experience, each student has been paired with a professional filmmaker mentor guiding them in crafting a short, autobiographical documentary — bringing their unique voices and stories to life.

This year’s student filmmakers are:
🎬 Madison Chau 🎬 Nico Lee
🎬 Derrick Coney 🎬 Oliver Hufford
🎬 Keely Shaller 🎬 Camila Reyes Mendez
🎬 Madeleine Wilson

Over the past several months, these students have worked closely with the Future Filmmakers team and their mentors to develop deeply personal documentary films. From conceptualizing their stories to learning the technical aspects of filmmaking—including cinematography, sound design, and editing—each student has gained hands-on experience in bringing their vision to the screen. These films will also be used as the key element in curriculum modules for high school teachers to facilitate conversations around themes important to young people today.

“The Future Filmmakers project is about amplifying student voices and giving young storytellers the tools to shape the narratives that matter most to them,” says Jordan Olshansky, Executive Director of Future Filmmakers. “These films are personal, powerful, and a testament to the creativity and resilience of young artists.”

Mark your calendars! We invite you to join us for the Future Filmmakers Festival, an inspiring evening dedicated to showcasing the powerful work of our student filmmakers:

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 27th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Rialto Elmwood Theater, 2966 College Ave, Berkeley, CA

For tickets and more information: LINK

Warm regards,

Phil Halpern

BHS Video Production Teacher/ Liaison to the Future Filmmakers Project

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net

5.5 BULLETIN: TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK, JOIN API LEADERSHIP, JACKET FUNDRAISER, ART in ACTIVISM CONTEST, BEYOND THE CUT, LINK LEADERS, CHESS CLASS & more buzz…

Posted on May 5, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	May 5, 2025 Below is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register your New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

JOIN LEADERSHIP CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30

BHS JACKET FUNDRAISER

The Jacket is hosting our first ever live fundraiser, on May 20th from 7-9 PM at the Babette Cafe!

Join us for an evening of exploring the future of journalism. The event will feature guest speakers from UC Berkeley and opportunities to support our student voices.

or on our Instagram @bhsjacket.

Email any questions to bhsjacketbusiness@gmail.com

Come see Berkeley High’s capstone film showcase, “Beyond the Cut.”

We’ll be screening nearly two hours of short films produced by students in Advanced Studio Editing and IB Film (years 1 and 2.) Admission is FREE, held at Freight and Salvage on Thursday, May 8th, at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30.

Contact Ms. Marini for more information at amandamarini@berkeley.net

APIC Leadership applications are open until May 17th!

If you’re interested please sign up by then and email us with any questions at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us @bhs.apic

http://berkeleyhighjacket.com/apply

Join the BHS JACKET

the bhs jacket is opening applications for writers illustrators and podcast team

Submitted by simonvandusen@students.berkeley.net

@bhsjacket

Audition NOW for Dance Production the 2025-26 school year!

There is NO age limit or dancing experience required! The audition is on May 7th @ 4pm! Audition workshops TODAY, tomorrow, Friday, May 5th and 6th at lunch and after-school!

Click the link below to sign up for the audition and get some more info!

Find a poster around the school and you can scan the QR code there for the form as well.

Questions? Email lindacarr@berkeley.net! Looking forward to seeing all of you!! -Ms. Carr and Dance Production!

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Changemakers & Change Making

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to ChangeMakers & Change Making

KEY UPDATE

No submissions yet for Music or Performance Art! A printed QRCode with video links is great for the multimedia display! Cash awards are for each category

Submission deadline: May 15th!

Cash Prizes & Art Display at Guerilla cafe!

For contest details visit:

*Over the coming week, please check out the Instagram story at ptsa.bhs to see beautiful submissions rolling in

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange 2026

Sakai, Japan, is Berkeley’s oldest sister city. The Berkeley-Sakai Sister City Association is looking for high schoolers to participate in next summer’s Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange, held since 1969.

Student ambassadors will visit Sakai, Japan, for a homestay and travel to other locations (Kyoto and Hiroshima) for 2 weeks in late July of 2026. This is a unique opportunity in that students will meet with Sakai’s government officials while also having time to explore the city and get to know Japanese culture better.

If you are interested in going to Japan in 2026, please fill out this interest form. Once you complete the form, you will be invited to an informational meeting on Friday, May 16.

If you want to learn more about past exchanges, visit our website berkeley-sakai.org. Feel free to email ameleis@berkeley-sakai.org or info@berkeley-sakai.org if you have any questions.

Submitted by amanimeleis@students.berkeley.net

Celebrate Berkeley High School’s Student Filmmakers!

We are thrilled to announce that seven Berkeley High School students have been selected to participate in Future Filmmakers, an immersive documentary filmmaking program led by acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Olshansky. As part of this experience, each student has been paired with a professional filmmaker mentor guiding them in crafting a short, autobiographical documentary — bringing their unique voices and stories to life.

This year’s student filmmakers are:
🎬 Madison Chau 🎬 Nico Lee
🎬 Derrick Coney 🎬 Oliver Hufford
🎬 Keely Shaller 🎬 Camila Reyes Mendez
🎬 Madeleine Wilson

Over the past several months, these students have worked closely with the Future Filmmakers team and their mentors to develop deeply personal documentary films. From conceptualizing their stories to learning the technical aspects of filmmaking—including cinematography, sound design, and editing—each student has gained hands-on experience in bringing their vision to the screen. These films will also be used as the key element in curriculum modules for high school teachers to facilitate conversations around themes important to young people today.

“The Future Filmmakers project is about amplifying student voices and giving young storytellers the tools to shape the narratives that matter most to them,” says Jordan Olshansky, Executive Director of Future Filmmakers. “These films are personal, powerful, and a testament to the creativity and resilience of young artists.”

Mark your calendars! We invite you to join us for the Future Filmmakers Festival, an inspiring evening dedicated to showcasing the powerful work of our student filmmakers:

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 27th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Rialto Elmwood Theater, 2966 College Ave, Berkeley, CA

For tickets and more information: LINK

Warm regards,

Phil Halpern

BHS Video Production Teacher/ Liaison to the Future Filmmakers Project

BHS ATHLETICS

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net

5.2 BULLETIN: DP AUDITIONS, BEYOND THE CUT, PE WAIVERS DUE, CLUB REGISTRATION OPEN, ART in ACTIVISM, BHS YEARBOOK, JOIN the JACKET, BE A LINK LEADER & more buzz

Posted on May 2, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	May 2, 2025 Below is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register your New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

JOIN LEADERSHIP CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30

Come see Berkeley High’s capstone film showcase, “Beyond the Cut.”

We’ll be screening nearly two hours of short films produced by students in Advanced Studio Editing and IB Film (years 1 and 2.) Admission is FREE, held at Freight and Salvage on Thursday, May 8th, at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30.

Contact Ms. Marini for more information at amandamarini@berkeley.net

JOIN BHS YEARBOOK

Yearbook submissions close on Friday! The applications for photographers and designers are closed; we’re looking for writers. Click the link in the bulletin to join yearbook!!

YEARBOOK APPLICATION FORM:

Decision Week

Wednesday 04/30 “”Open Aid Support”” seniors will be allowed to come to the CCC to understand and make sense of their financial aid packages. We will be offering 1:1 support and will explain what your aid package means. Please bring a pass or check in with your teachers!

Thursday 05/01 “”Decision Day Celebration”” seniors will be celebrated on the Campus Green. Come join us for some pizza, snowcones, and a great time. We will be handing out tattoos and playing great music for y’all to vibe too. As well as raffling gift cards for y’all to win.

Submitted by alfredocorrales@berkeley.net

http://berkeleyhighjacket.com/apply

Join the BHS JACKET

the bhs jacket is opening applications for writers illustrators and podcast team

Submitted by simonvandusen@students.berkeley.net

@bhsjacket

Audition NOW for Dance Production the 2025-26 school year!

There is NO age limit or dancing experience required! The audition is on May 7th @ 4pm! Audition workshops TODAY, tomorrow, Friday, May 5th and 6th at lunch and after-school!

Click the link below to sign up for the audition and get some more info!

Find a poster around the school and you can scan the QR code there for the form as well.

Questions? Email lindacarr@berkeley.net! Looking forward to seeing all of you!! -Ms. Carr and Dance Production!

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Changemakers & Change Making

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to ChangeMakers & Change Making

KEY UPDATE

No submissions yet for Music or Performance Art! A printed QRCode with video links is great for the multimedia display! Cash awards are for each category

Submission deadline: May 15th!

Cash Prizes & Art Display at Guerilla cafe!

For contest details visit:

sydneylehrer@students.berkeley.net

*Over the coming week, please check out the Instagram story at ptsa.bhs to see beautiful submissions rolling in

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Penelope’s Coffee & Tea Survey

Hey everyone! We’re looking to make Penelope’s even better, and we want to hear directly from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

CLICK FOR SURVEY

Your feedback will help us improve our menu and atmosphere. As a thank you, multiple participants will be selected to win a $50 gift card as well as discounts for each participant!

JOIN BHS JACKET NEWSPAPER

applications for web, business, and copy team for the jacket due may 9

link for applications: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/apply

Contact claratjen@students.berkeley.net

@bhsjacket

Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange 2026

Sakai, Japan, is Berkeley’s oldest sister city. The Berkeley-Sakai Sister City Association is looking for high schoolers to participate in next summer’s Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange, held since 1969.

Student ambassadors will visit Sakai, Japan, for a homestay and travel to other locations (Kyoto and Hiroshima) for 2 weeks in late July of 2026. This is a unique opportunity in that students will meet with Sakai’s government officials while also having time to explore the city and get to know Japanese culture better.

If you are interested in going to Japan in 2026, please fill out this interest form. Once you complete the form, you will be invited to an informational meeting on Friday, May 16.

If you want to learn more about past exchanges, visit our website berkeley-sakai.org. Feel free to email ameleis@berkeley-sakai.org or info@berkeley-sakai.org if you have any questions.

Submitted by amanimeleis@students.berkeley.net

Celebrate Berkeley High School’s Student Filmmakers!

We are thrilled to announce that seven Berkeley High School students have been selected to participate in Future Filmmakers, an immersive documentary filmmaking program led by acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Olshansky. As part of this experience, each student has been paired with a professional filmmaker mentor guiding them in crafting a short, autobiographical documentary — bringing their unique voices and stories to life.

This year’s student filmmakers are:
🎬 Madison Chau 🎬 Nico Lee
🎬 Derrick Coney 🎬 Oliver Hufford
🎬 Keely Shaller 🎬 Camila Reyes Mendez
🎬 Madeleine Wilson

Over the past several months, these students have worked closely with the Future Filmmakers team and their mentors to develop deeply personal documentary films. From conceptualizing their stories to learning the technical aspects of filmmaking—including cinematography, sound design, and editing—each student has gained hands-on experience in bringing their vision to the screen. These films will also be used as the key element in curriculum modules for high school teachers to facilitate conversations around themes important to young people today.

“The Future Filmmakers project is about amplifying student voices and giving young storytellers the tools to shape the narratives that matter most to them,” says Jordan Olshansky, Executive Director of Future Filmmakers. “These films are personal, powerful, and a testament to the creativity and resilience of young artists.”

Mark your calendars! We invite you to join us for the Future Filmmakers Festival, an inspiring evening dedicated to showcasing the powerful work of our student filmmakers:

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 27th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Rialto Elmwood Theater, 2966 College Ave, Berkeley, CA

For tickets and more information: LINK

Warm regards,

Phil Halpern

BHS Video Production Teacher/ Liaison to the Future Filmmakers Project

Spring 2025 • PE WAIVERS

Please remember to complete your 60-hour PE requirement no later than May 1, 2025.

Have your coach physically sign and date your Spring PE waiver form that was submitted in January and email it back to pewaivers@berkeley.net by Friday, May 2, 2025, verifying that you have completed your PE requirements for the Spring semester.

Contact pewaiver@berkeley.net

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATORY ISSUE

The Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up art submissions for AAPI heritage month! Celebrate AAPI culture with us by sharing your drawings, paintings, photos, designs, poetry, or writing pieces under 200 words.

Submit your art or any questions to claratjen@students.berkeley.net and sydneylehrer@students.berkeley.net.

Submissions are due May 2nd.

More information can be found on our Instagram, @bhsjacket

BHS ATHLETICS

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

http://berkeleyhighjacket.com/apply

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net

4.30 BULLETIN: DENIM DAY, VOLLEYBALL SR NIGHT, BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT, DANCE PRODUCTION AUDITIONS, BEYOND THE CUT, JOIN YEARBOOK, JOIN THE JACKET, CLUB REGISTRATION & much more buzz…

Posted on April 30, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	April 30, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register your New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Wednesday, April 30 & Thursday, May 1 The BHS Library will be closed after school (3:30-4:30) on due to staffing. Thank you for your understanding.

JOIN LEADERSHIP CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30

May 1 Seniors and Staff: don’t forget to proudly wear your College Swag on National Decision Day

Come and celebrate your achievements on the Campus green during lunch.

Men’s Volleyball Senior Night

JV 4:30 Senior Night Walkout 5:00

In the Donahue

Band and Orchestra musicians will perform in our Final Concert and Senior Celebration Thursday, May 1, 7pm in the Berkeley Community Theater.

These concerts are free and will feature 180 students from 6 classes!

Submitted by marydougherty@berkeley.net karenwells@berkeley.net

@bhsbaostagram

Come see Berkeley High’s capstone film showcase, “Beyond the Cut.”

We’ll be screening nearly two hours of short films produced by students in Advanced Studio Editing and IB Film (years 1 and 2.) Admission is FREE, held at Freight and Salvage on Thursday, May 8th, at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30.

Contact Ms. Marini for more information at amandamarini@berkeley.net

JOIN BHS YEARBOOK

Yearbook submissions close on Friday! The applications for photographers and designers are closed; we’re looking for writers. Click the link in the bulletin to join yearbook!!

YEARBOOK APPLICATION FORM:

Decision Week

Wednesday 04/30 “”Open Aid Support”” seniors will be allowed to come to the CCC to understand and make sense of their financial aid packages. We will be offering 1:1 support and will explain what your aid package means. Please bring a pass or check in with your teachers!

Thursday 05/01 “”Decision Day Celebration”” seniors will be celebrated on the Campus Green. Come join us for some pizza, snowcones, and a great time. We will be handing out tattoos and playing great music for y’all to vibe too. As well as raffling gift cards for y’all to win.

Submitted by alfredocorrales@berkeley.net

Senior Info Page

Join the BHS JACKET

the bhs jacket is opening applications for writers illustrators and podcast team

Submitted by simonvandusen@students.berkeley.net

@bhsjacket

Audition NOW for Dance Production the 2025-26 school year!

There is NO age limit or dancing experience required! The audition is on May 7th @ 4pm! Audition workshops TODAY, tomorrow, Friday, May 5th and 6th at lunch and after-school!

Click the link below to sign up for the audition and get some more info!

Find a poster around the school and you can scan the QR code there for the form as well.

Questions? Email lindacarr@berkeley.net! Looking forward to seeing all of you!! -Ms. Carr and Dance Production!

Penelope’s Coffee & Tea Survey

Hey everyone! We’re looking to make Penelope’s even better, and we want to hear directly from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

CLICK FOR SURVEY

Your feedback will help us improve our menu and atmosphere. As a thank you, multiple participants will be selected to win a $50 gift card as well as discounts for each participant!

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Denim Day

April 30, 2025

This Wednesday, the last Wednesday of April, is Denim day. It is a day to stand up against sexual assault and stand with victims. It acts as a reminder that there is no excuse for sexual violence. Denim Day was created as a result of a historical case in Italy where a woman was found at fault for being assaulted because “her jeans were too tight”. In honor of Denim Day and to uplift survivors of sexual harm, this Wednesday, wear your denim!

Contact taliarosen@students.berkeley.net phoebededlow@students.berkeley.net

@womensstudentunion

JOIN BHS JACKET NEWSPAPER

applications for web, business, and copy team for the jacket due may 9

link for applications: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/apply

Contact claratjen@students.berkeley.net

sydneylehrer@students.berkeley.net

@bhsjacket

Join the Esports Club with Guest Speaker Adam

Join the Esports Club for an exciting presentation and show & tell by Adam Murray on May 1st, at lunch in G211! Murray will be showing off some PC hardware and gameplay on a high end system. He is the head of video and host of The Full Nerd podcast at PCWorld. We will have snacks, and look forward to seeing you guys there!

Submitted by mariannemah@students.berkeley.net

@bhs_esports_club

Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange 2026

Sakai, Japan, is Berkeley’s oldest sister city. The Berkeley-Sakai Sister City Association is looking for high schoolers to participate in next summer’s Berkeley-Sakai Student Exchange, held since 1969.

Student ambassadors will visit Sakai, Japan, for a homestay and travel to other locations (Kyoto and Hiroshima) for 2 weeks in late July of 2026. This is a unique opportunity in that students will meet with Sakai’s government officials while also having time to explore the city and get to know Japanese culture better.

If you are interested in going to Japan in 2026, please fill out this interest form. Once you complete the form, you will be invited to an informational meeting on Friday, May 16.

If you want to learn more about past exchanges, visit our website berkeley-sakai.org. Feel free to email ameleis@berkeley-sakai.org or info@berkeley-sakai.org if you have any questions.

Submitted by amanimeleis@students.berkeley.net

Decision Day

Class of 2025: Celebrate your post high school plans with the CCC and DCAC/EAOP at the Campus Green on May 1st during lunch! If your next step is a 2 year or 4 year college, taking a gap year, going straight to work or attending a vocational/trade school, we want to celebrate your achievements, no matter what they are.

Contact erikapistoni@berkeley.net

@berkeleyhs_collegecareercenter

Celebrate Berkeley High School’s Student Filmmakers!

We are thrilled to announce that seven Berkeley High School students have been selected to participate in Future Filmmakers, an immersive documentary filmmaking program led by acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Olshansky. As part of this experience, each student has been paired with a professional filmmaker mentor guiding them in crafting a short, autobiographical documentary — bringing their unique voices and stories to life.

This year’s student filmmakers are:
🎬 Madison Chau 🎬 Nico Lee
🎬 Derrick Coney 🎬 Oliver Hufford
🎬 Keely Shaller 🎬 Camila Reyes Mendez
🎬 Madeleine Wilson

Over the past several months, these students have worked closely with the Future Filmmakers team and their mentors to develop deeply personal documentary films. From conceptualizing their stories to learning the technical aspects of filmmaking—including cinematography, sound design, and editing—each student has gained hands-on experience in bringing their vision to the screen. These films will also be used as the key element in curriculum modules for high school teachers to facilitate conversations around themes important to young people today.

“The Future Filmmakers project is about amplifying student voices and giving young storytellers the tools to shape the narratives that matter most to them,” says Jordan Olshansky, Executive Director of Future Filmmakers. “These films are personal, powerful, and a testament to the creativity and resilience of young artists.”

Mark your calendars! We invite you to join us for the Future Filmmakers Festival, an inspiring evening dedicated to showcasing the powerful work of our student filmmakers:

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 27th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Rialto Elmwood Theater, 2966 College Ave, Berkeley, CA

For tickets and more information: LINK

Warm regards,

Phil Halpern

BHS Video Production Teacher/ Liaison to the Future Filmmakers Project

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Changemakers & Change Making

PTSA Student Team’s announcing the Art in Activism Contest: A Tribute to Change Makers & Change Making

Submission deadline extension! May 15th!

Cash Prizes & Art Display at Guerilla cafe!

For contest details visit:

*Over the coming weeks, please check out the Instagram story at ptsa.bhs to see many beautiful submissions rolling in

Spring 2025 • PE WAIVERS

Please remember to complete your 60-hour PE requirement no later than May 1, 2025.

Have your coach physically sign and date your Spring PE waiver form that was submitted in January and email it back to pewaivers@berkeley.net by Friday, May 2, 2025, verifying that you have completed your PE requirements for the Spring semester.

Contact pewaiver@berkeley.net

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATORY ISSUE

The Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up art submissions for AAPI heritage month! Celebrate AAPI culture with us by sharing your drawings, paintings, photos, designs, poetry, or writing pieces under 200 words.

Submit your art or any questions to claratjen@students.berkeley.net and sydneylehrer@students.berkeley.net.

Submissions are due May 2nd.

More information can be found on our Instagram, @bhsjacket

Volunteers Needed for Music Fest

The Elmwood Merchants are hosting a Music Fest in one month, on MAY 4TH from 12-5 on College ave between Russell St and Webster St. Some BHS Jazz kids are kicking off one of the stages at Noon!

They are looking for volunteers to help with the event between 11 am – 5:30 pm. Ideally, you would have a group of volunteers for 1-2 hour time slots. We need some general help in three areas mostly:

1. With loading musicians equipment to and from the stage

2. helping the laundromat with a “laundry valet service” for their customer for the day

3. help with keeping the festival clean during the day

Contact Kara at karahammond1@gmail.com

BHS ATHLETICS

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704