11.29 BULLETIN: LUNCH CLUB, PUENTE CLUB, WELLNESS CENTER OPENING, DANCE PRODUCTION, AFRICAN DIASPORA DANCE, HOLIDAY MEAL & much more…

2023-2024 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

Ki’Donyae B., Melody C., Amaya H., Chiefs of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

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Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Coleman

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November 29, 2023

Here is today’s video bulletin:


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


Lunch Club First Meeting Today!

The Lunch Club is having the first meeting of the school year on 11/29! Come join us for our first meeting in room C135! Our club is dedicated to help freshmen students learn more about the school and make new friends. Swing by to ask for advice or have a good time with other people! We hope to see you soon <3

Sign up for the mailing list here

Submitted by xinyuanzhang@students.berkeley.net 


*** WELLNESS CENTER GRAND OPENING ***

We joyfully invite our community to celebrate the opening of our Wellness Center. The

event begins inside the Community Theater.

Come out to enjoy food trucks, face painting, tours of Wellness Center, Health & Wellness

resource fair, Parent Information Sessions

RSVP here

See scheduled activities here!

Please email doreenbracamontes@berkeley.net with any questions. 


Wellness Center Survey

Please help the Wellness Center create and provide programming to best support students! We would like to capture student information that will support the Wellness Center to provide student centered  programming. Please help us by completing this short survey. This is a pre survey, and we will publish a post survey at the end of the year too. Your responses will be used to better understand student support needs and to create content and experiences to meet the wellness needs of BHS students. Take a few minutes and let us know how you feel and what you think!

COMPLETE THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE

Submitted by melissavirrueta@berkeley.net 


Come Watch Dance Production & African Diaspora Dance

We have two fantastic Dance Concerts coming up! Next weekend, December 8 & 9, come see Dance Production: “AT THE MOVIES” — a creative, fun showcase of student choreography taking inspiration from movies & music we love. 

The following weekend, on Friday, December 15,  African Diaspora Dance classes will be back in the Berkeley Community Theater for a celebratory concert of dance and drum. Come out, support our performers and get inspired! Student tickets are only $5. 

Follow us on instagram @berkeleyhighdance

Submitted by lindacarr@berkeley.net 


AfroComicCon International Film Festival

Our film festival is taking place on Thursday, December 7th from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM   The 6th Annual: AfroComicCon International Film Festival at the Regal Jack London Theater 100 Washington St Oakland, CA 94607. 

AfroComicCon International Film Festival is an annual film convention (which is produced by the 501c3 nonprofit Oakland Technology & Education Center) that promotes diverse artists and professionals who are generally underrepresented in the arts, media, tech, and entertainment industries. The attendees enjoy a positive and inspiring experience that is both entertaining and educational. See our website for more information: www.afrocomiccon.org 

If Berkeley High School students and families are interested in attending this inspiring and empowering event, please register at the Eventbrite below:  

 AfroComicCon International Film Festival 2023 Tickets

We are offering students an exclusive code that is 50% off for the first 30 students who purchase tickets (code: DiscountedStudentTicket). 

In case you have some students interested in volunteering, I’ll include the link to the AFCCIFF ’23 Volunteer Sign-up Form as well as some of our promotional materials.  


AHA Craft Fair 

Come do your holiday shopping at the AHA Craft Fair at lunch on Thursday the 7th and Friday the 8th! It will be in between the football field and the G building. If it is raining, it will be in G112. We can’t wait to see you!

Submitted by novaduchateau@students.berkeley.net 


Berkeley High Jacket is Looking For Spring Semester Columnists

The Berkeley High Jacket is opening up applications for spring semester columnists! This position requires no in-person meetings. We are a completely student-run newspaper that publishes biweekly. Writing experience is not required. Applications are due December 15th, at 7 pm. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to marinahoward@students.berkeley.net with any questions. 

Here is a link to the application

Check out our instagram @bhsjacket for updates about applications.


Puente club meeting this Thursday in C106

Hi guys. Just want to give you a heads up that the new Puente CLUB is going to have a meeting in c106 tomorrow at lunch. They are a program that has been around since 1981, and has just been added to Berkeley High school last year. During the club meetings, they will be offering college knowledge, providing information on volunteer opportunities that you can put on your college applications, and in addition it will look really good to be associated with a program that has been around for so long helping underrepresented students get into 4 year universities. They will also be offering Math, Chemistry, and Spanish tutoring in the near future. So if you are interested in attending something like that, come to C 106 tomorrow at lunch to learn more about it. Anyone and Everyone is welcome.

Submitted by martinmacielmetal@students.berkeley.net


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


9th Grader Survey For BHS Yearbook

If you are a freshman, please fill out this form for the yearbook.

Class of 2027 Survey

Submitted by meghannguyen@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Final Exam Schedule

Monday, December 18, 2023: Late-Start Schedule

Tuesday, December 19, 2023: Regular Schedule

Wednesday-Friday, 12/20-12/22: See below for Final Exams Schedule


Get Involved in the 2023 winter Holiday Meal

After a year’s long absence, the winter Holiday Meal community meal returns to BHS on Saturday, December 9. There will be a heartwarming meal and great entertainment for any Berkeley community member. This is also an opportunity for the BHS community (students, staff, families) to give back.

See photo’s from past meals

You can get involved in many ways:

  1. Volunteer
  2. Contribute Food (Non-perishable items accepted at bins near main office) & Prepared Dishes
  3. Contribute Clothing (Bring new or gently used items accepted at bins near main office))
  4. Contribute Funds (see below)

Donations can be made to the BHS Student Store indicating “BHS ASB” or “Holiday Meal” in the notes.

We also accept CASH or CHECKS payable to “BHS ASB”.

Checks can be dropped off to Mr. Villavicencio’s mailbox or mailed directly to:

Berkeley High School

c/o Mr. Villavicencio BHS Holiday Meal  

1980 Allston Way

Berkeley, CA 94704

Thank you, Berkeley High!


Senior Quotes

Seniors! It is the time of year to submit your Senior Quotes, follow the link here or in our instagram bio to submit. 

https://forms.gle/e99EgL95LT5MYf8H7

Also, check for an email from prestige portraits to select your senior portrait, the deadline for that is coming up really soon.

Submitted by eleanorzaragozaaaron@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Esports Club host Guest Speaker from Riot Games

Join the Esports Club for an exciting presentation from Sophie Linh, a Senior Gameplay Engineer at Riot Game on Monday, December 4th, in room G211! With a decade of experience as a gameplay programmer, Sophie specializes in multiplayer and competitive action games. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insights and ask questions from a seasoned professional! We will have snacks, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Submitted by mariannemah@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs_esports_club


Career Fair

December 5

1st-3rd period

Campus Green

Share your contacts of possible presenters for the day who could share more about their current and former careers.

Career Fair interest form

Submitted by sofiabloom@students.berkeley.net 


Hey Jackets! Are you in 9th or 10th grade and have questions about college? Or do you need support on planning for your post-high school journey?

Apply to EAOP! EAOP is a UC Berkeley program at BHS for first generation, low income, and/or underrepresented students of color. You only need to self-identify with at least one of these three to apply! EAOP is recruiting 9th and 10th grade students and if accepted, you can benefit from 1-on-1 meetings with your college adviser to meet your needs, College success plans, College/career events (workshops, presentations, field trips, and celebrations), it Looks great on college applications, Free summer academic programs at UC Berkeley, College application and Financial aid assistance, and Family workshops!!

Apply using the QR code on the flyer in the bulletin announcement, or come talk with Ms. Martinez in the College and Career Center during lunch or after school. Apply now!!

Contact mayamartinez@partner.berkeley.net 

@eaopdcacbhs


BHS ATHLETICS

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

ContactAthletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 18 is the next on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C210 during lunch or after school.

Welcome Back Assembly slidedeck & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS Bell Schedule app  created by Mr. Seibel

Order a 2023-24 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2023-24 by Oct. 31

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2024 Senior Letter 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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

10.4 VIDEO BULLETIN: SPROUTING STEMs, BANNED BOOKS WEEK, TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS, HOMECOMING & much more buzz…

2023-2024 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

Ki’Donyae B., Melody C., Amaya H., Chiefs of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

Bulletins & more  @juicethejackets Instagram

BHS Leadership website

 Video Bulletin Catalog

Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Coleman

Click here to submit a Bulletin

October 4, 2023

Here is today’s video bulletin:


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UNITY WEEK 2023 is approaching!

OCTOBER 16-21

We encourage everyone to get dressed up & participate in these Buzzin’ spirit days!

MON 16th Barbie World: Wear pink or dress as your favorite character

TUE 17th Jersey: Wear a BHS uniform or represent your favorite team

WED 18th Anything but a Backpack:  Bring anything but a backpack. Think basket, bucket, box.  

As long as you can carry/push/pull it and get it through the door, it’s good to go.

THUR 19th Decade’s: 9th is 70’s, 10th is 80’s, 11th is 90’s, 12th is 00’s

FRI 20th Red & Gold Jacket Pride: Rep the school colors to the fullest!

Sign up here for Staff vs Student 

lunchtime activities!

Everything from Dodgeball to the big wheel race as well as chess to video games


Banned Books Week

Letter Writing Campaign

This week is banned books week and it’s time to take action! Join the Amnesty International Club today, Wednesday, in the library at lunch for a letter writing event. You will get service credit, snacks, and be taking a stand against government censorship of freedom of expression!

Submitted by ameliamonagleolson@students.berkeley.net 


Sprouting STEMs

Sprouting STEMs is a club that brings STEM subjects to the next generation. We conduct science experiments with the elementary schoolers at Washington Elementary and help them get excited about science! Through this club, you can receive advanced math tutoring credit, and it is a form of community service. We would love for you to join us! We meet the first Wednesday of the month in G301 for planning meetings. Otherwise, we will be going to Washington (just across the street from Berkeley High) Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (you can choose whichever day works best for you). 

If you have any questions you can email kalucaldas@students.berkeley.net , phoebeboyd@students.berkeley.net , ohadaviranfinkelstein@students.berkeley.net  or @bhssproutingstems on instagram.


2023 Talent Show Auditions

Step right on up to the greatest show in Berkeley! It’s the BHS Talent Show taking place on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. We are hosting auditions for all types of performances: song, dance, rap, spoken word, bands, magic, comedy, circus, instrumentals, feats of strength, and much more. Come show us what you got. 

SIGN UP HERE

For your audition, you will have 5 minutes to share your piece. Please arrive early, warmed up and ready to go. Please bring your accompanying music on a mobile device which we can connect to a bluetooth speaker. If you are a band that usually plays with drums, please know that you may need to do the in-person audition without a full drum set. If you have questions or specific needs, just let us know.

We are assessing auditions on their technical skill, crowd appeal, and stage presence. 

@bhs2026leadership


Homecoming Dance

Saturday, October 21

7:00 – 10:00 pm

Doors close at 8:00 pm

BHS

Dance is limited to 750 guests.

Tickets available online starting October 4

Purchase here

$20

In-person Sales TBA 

This is a semi-formal event for all grades 9-12.

This is a Berkeley High School student event only. 

No guest passes for non-BHS students will be approved.

Please note that students looking to buy a ticket will have their names checked for any attendance and/or discipline issues.

Hosted by the Class of 2025 Leadership Team

@bhsleadership2025


Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs 

And here are some forms, if you want to REACH OUT TO YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM, this is a great way to do it! Welcome to submit any QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS about cultural activities or treatment/inclusion things at BHS, or anything else that concerns you!!

BHS Culture Feedback Form 

Holidays ATW Submission Form

If you want an opportunity to be involved in cultural events at BHS, fill out this form 

That’s all for today Jackets,

Wishing you all a great week!

~Jessica Hipona

Commissioner Of Multicultural Affairs


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY

Wednesday, October 4

Prizes available at the A- & M-Gates

8:00 – 8:30 am

Join in by walking, biking, skateboarding, taking public transit, carpooling, or even roller skating to school.

Contact ilananickolaus@students.berkeley.net 

anjaball@students.berkeley.net 


GET YOUR PHOTO IN THE YEARBOOK!

Hey Jackets! Yearbook here! Interested in submitting your own photos to the yearbook! Well now you can! 

Go to https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/   

use the school code gojackets223.

Enter your contact information. 

Select “Upload General Photos” and then select the pictures that you want to share with the yearbook staff from your drive. (Ex. fashion, lunch,events, etc.)

Then fill out the caption boxes describing the picture(s) that you have uploaded.

You should put: 

The grades of all the students in the picture that you know of

All the names of the people in the picture that you know of 

A description of what is happening in the picture 

Finally select Submit Photos 

Congratulations! If your photos are selected, you will get photo credit in the yearbook!

Thank you for sharing your memories with the yearbook staff!

Submitted by bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Looking for AHA & CAS Student Leadership Reps

Application and more info here.

Submitted by rebeccaseid@students.berkeley.net 


College & Career Center

Upcoming Events

College Visits

Parent/Guardian Night October 3rd at 6 pm.

CCC Newsletter

@berkeleyhighcounseling


UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS

Our BHS Library team is SUPER excited to be hosting the amazing author and artist Tien Pham to discuss his new graphic novel memoir Family Style on October 27th during 2nd period in the Little Theater! If you’re interested in attending the author talk, ask the BHS Librarians or your English Teacher for a permission slip. You can also purchase a personal signed copy of the book for 15% off from Mrs. Dalloways using the QR code. Thank you for supporting local authors and bookstores! 


 Bring Change to Mind 

Come join us to Bring Change to Mind at Berkeley High! The Bring Change to Mind Club will provide a friendly, welcoming place to share information and ideas and normalize mental health conversations. We aim to raise awareness about and destigmatize mental health issues. Join us for our first meeting on Thursday October 5 at lunch in Room H213. 

For more information, you can email mayaguinto@students.berkeley.net  

@BerkeleyBC2M


The Harvest Festival is right around the corner!

This year’s event will take place on Saturday October 21, 11:00am-4:00pm and will feature live music, youth activities and the FOOD CONTEST!

Are you or anyone you know an excellent chef, baker or gardener who wants to wow some taste buds and show off your skills? Consider entering the food contest! There are tons of fun and delicious categories and everyone is encouraged to enter.

Prizes include: bragging rights and fabulous ribbons 😊.

Register for the Food Contest for free online.

Food Contest Categories include:

  • Biggest Squash
  • Biggest Pumpkin
  • Best Homegrown Vegetable
  • Best Cookies

And many more…


Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead ) 

October 21st 2023 Berkeley High School

Come with your entire family and enjoy the food, altars and activities. Free bike repair so come early. If your club or group would like to have a table at the event, please contact Ms Betti in room G111 or email adrianabetti@berkeley.net 


BHS ATHLETICS

SEASON PASS

Dear Yellowjacket fans!

Time to rock the house! Let’s hear the student section at our games!

Season passes are now on sale at berkeleyhighathletics.org. Simply click on the link to direct you to the box office and type in your studentID number to purchase a pass. 

Passes are $20 and are good for admission to ALL home games, for ALL teams, in ALL venues, ALL year (excluding NCS playoffs)

BHS Soccer Interest Meeting

All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High this winter please make plans to attend our annual preseason meeting on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Soccer tryouts begin October 30th – go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and register today!

Contact Stace Wright info@bandworks.com 

@bhsmenssoccer

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

ContactAthletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


American Climate Leadership Awards

American Climate Leadership Awards has a new category for high school students working on local climate solutions! If you are making a difference on climate change, whether you’re a school, grade, class, club, student, or group of students, we want to recognize and reward you! @ecoAmerica is awarding $125K in cash prizes to student climate leaders. 

Apply here by 12/15


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 18 is the next on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C210 during lunch or after school.

Welcome Back Assembly slidedeck & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS Bell Schedule app  created by Mr. Seibel

Order a 2023-24 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2023-24 by Oct. 31

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2024 Senior Letter 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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

10.2 VIDEO BULLETIN: WALK & ROLL to SCHOOL, HOMECOMING DANCE TIX, AHA & CAS REPs, POET LAUREATE, VOLLEYBALL GAME, CROSS COUNTRY & more buzz…

2023-2024 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

Ki’Donyae B., Melody C., Amaya H., Chiefs of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

Bulletins & more  @juicethejackets Instagram

BHS Leadership website

 Video Bulletin Catalog

Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Coleman

Click here to submit a Bulletin

October 2, 2023

Here is today’s video bulletin:


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY

Wednesday, October 4

Prizes available at the A- & M-Gates

8:00 – 8:30 am

Join in by walking, biking, skateboarding, taking public transit, carpooling, or even roller skating to school.

Contact ilananickolaus@students.berkeley.net 

anjaball@students.berkeley.net 


Looking for AHA & CAS Student Leadership Reps

Application and more info here.

Submitted by rebeccaseid@students.berkeley.net 


College & Career Center

Upcoming Events

College Visits

Parent/Guardian Night October 3rd at 6 pm.

CCC Newsletter

@berkeleyhighcounseling


Homecoming Dance

Saturday, October 21

7:00 – 10:00 pm

Doors close at 8:00 pm

BHS

Tickets available online starting October 4

Purchase here

$20

In-person Sales TBA 

Hosted by the Class of 2025 Leadership Team


UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS

Jackets! 🐝 Don’t miss the opportunity to join the first ever Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate program to elevate and amplify Berkeley teen voices through poetry. Teens will get a chance to explore their civic voices, join a cohort of young writers, and help nurture a writing environment at the library and in school. Whatever your poetry style is, join the cohort!  The application is due tomorrow Tuesday, October 3rd. Check-in with BHS Librarian Ms. Irby if you need help with the application! 

Our BHS Library team is SUPER excited to be hosting the amazing author and artist Tien Pham to discuss his new graphic novel memoir Family Style on October 27th during 2nd period in the Little Theater! If you’re interested in attending the author talk, ask the BHS Librarians or your English Teacher for a permission slip. You can also purchase a personal signed copy of the book for 15% off from Mrs. Dalloways using the QR code. Thank you for supporting local authors and bookstores! 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


 Bring Change to Mind 

Come join us to Bring Change to Mind at Berkeley High! The Bring Change to Mind Club will provide a friendly, welcoming place to share information and ideas and normalize mental health conversations. We aim to raise awareness about and destigmatize mental health issues. Join us for our first meeting on Thursday October 5 at lunch in Room H213. 

For more information, you can email mayaguinto@students.berkeley.net  

@BerkeleyBC2M


Holidays Around the World

It’s just gonna be the text version this time because of scheduling, but keep a lookout for the next vid 🙂

Here are the rest of this month’s holidays!!

Yom Kippur (Jewish) 9/24/2023

Mawlid Al-Nabi  (Islam – Sunni) 9/26/2023

Sukkot (Jewish) – 6 days 9/27/2023

And here are some forms, if you want to REACH OUT TO YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM, this is a great way to do it! Welcome to submit any QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS about cultural activities or treatment/inclusion things at BHS, or anything else that concerns you!!

BHS Culture Feedback Form

Holidays ATW Submission Form

If you want an opportunity to be involved in cultural events at BHS, fill out this form 

That’s all for today Jackets,

Wishing you all a great week!

~Jessica Hipona

Commissioner Of Multicultural Affairs

jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs_multicultural_affairs


Girls Lacrosse

Pre Season practice for Girls Lacrosse starts next week on October 2! For any new or returning players come to the softball field on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 for pre season practice. Wear athletic attire. If you are interested in trying out this year but have never played, this is a great opportunity to get some practice before tryouts! 

Email meganpotmesil@berkeley.net with any questions. 


Black Scholar Center 

The Black Scholar Center is now up and running this year! The African American Studies Department hosts the Black Scholar Center, a drop-in study space where students can come to receive snacks and peer tutoring from some of our strongest students. You can also make up absences by attending for the whole time as well. 

Hosted in H102A Mondays – Thursdays during 7th period.

Contact bhsafamstudies@berkeley.net 


Get Your Club Featured in the BHS Yearbook

If you are club leader and want your club to be covered in the yearbook please fill out this form ASAP so someone can come to next meeting.

https://forms.gle/7dhcVX9HkHW9A4968

The Harvest Festival is right around the corner!

This year’s event will take place on Saturday October 21, 11:00am-4:00pm and will feature live music, youth activities and the FOOD CONTEST!

Are you or anyone you know an excellent chef, baker or gardener who wants to wow some taste buds and show off your skills? Consider entering the food contest! There are tons of fun and delicious categories and everyone is encouraged to enter.

Prizes include: bragging rights and fabulous ribbons 😊.

Register for the Food Contest for free online.

Food Contest Categories include:

  • Biggest Squash
  • Biggest Pumpkin
  • Best Homegrown Vegetable
  • Best Cookies

And many more…


Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead ) 

October 21st 2023 Berkeley High School

Come with your entire family and enjoy the food, altars and activities. Free bike repair so come early. If your club or group would like to have a table at the event, please contact Ms Betti in room G111 or email adrianabetti@berkeley.net 


Fundraiser Fashion Show

If you’re interested in the Berkeley High Sustainable Fundraiser Fashion Show, click the link here.

or go to our bio on instagram @bhsfashionshow24 and find the link there.

For any further questions email bhsfashionzine@gmail.com 


BHS ATHLETICS

SEASON PASS

Dear Yellowjacket fans!

Time to rock the house! Let’s hear the student section at our games!

Season passes are now on sale at berkeleyhighathletics.org. Simply click on the link to direct you to the box office and type in your studentID number to purchase a pass. 

Passes are $20 and are good for admission to ALL home games, for ALL teams, in ALL venues, ALL year (excluding NCS playoffs)

BHS Soccer Interest Meeting

All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High this winter please make plans to attend our annual preseason meeting on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Soccer tryouts begin October 30th – go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and register today!

Contact Stace Wright info@bandworks.com 

@bhsmenssoccer

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

ContactAthletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


American Climate Leadership Awards

American Climate Leadership Awards has a new category for high school students working on local climate solutions! If you are making a difference on climate change, whether you’re a school, grade, class, club, student, or group of students, we want to recognize and reward you! @ecoAmerica is awarding $125K in cash prizes to student climate leaders. 

Apply here by 12/15


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 18 is the next on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C210 during lunch or after school.

Welcome Back Assembly slidedeck & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS Bell Schedule app  created by Mr. Seibel

Order a 2023-24 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2023-24 by Oct. 31

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2024 Senior Letter 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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

9.20 VIDEO BULLETIN: FASHION SHOW, REGISTER to VOTE, HELP the HOMELESS, BHS ATHLETICS, LATINX HERITAGE MONTH EDITION, LEARN to RIDE, GAME NIGHT & more buzz…

2023-2024 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

Ki’Donyae B., Melody C., Amaya H., Chiefs of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

Bulletins & more  @juicethejackets Instagram

BHS Leadership website

 Video Bulletin Catalog

Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Coleman

Click here to submit a Bulletin

September 20, 2023

Here is today’s video bulletin:


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


Happy National High School Voter Registration Week!

This Thursday and Friday, students from the UC Berkeley Vote Coalition will be coming to Berkeley High to help register and pre-register students to vote! They’ll have a table at lunch both days by the glass doors, so stop by to register or pre-register to vote, grab some candy, or use their photo props for fun pictures!

Please make sure you come with either your driver’s license, California ID, or the last 4 digits of your social security number memorized. 

They will also be doing a short presentation on voting/civic engagement, and offer one final time to ask any questions or get support with registration during the first 1/2 of 6th period on Friday at lunch for anyone interested. 
If you have any questions email meghanmalone@students.berkeley.net.


Fundraiser Fashion Show

If you’re interested in the Berkeley High Sustainable Fundraiser Fashion Show, click the link here.

or go to our bio on instagram @bhsfashionshow24 and find the link there.

For any further questions email bhsfashionzine@gmail.com 


Do you want to help your Berkeley community?

If so, then you should come to the first Help the Homeless Club meeting this Wednesday at lunch, in Room C326. 

Note: meetings may change from Wednesday to Friday depending on people’s schedules.  There is an interest form linked in the bulletin and if possible, please fill it out 

We hope to see you there… 

BYEEEE

Submitted by candaceboyar@students.berkeley.net 

@bhshelpthehomelessclub


Latinx Heritage month issue

The Berkeley High Jacket is opening up submissions for the Latinx Heritage month issue! Pieces honoring Latinx Heritage month can be submitted to marinahoward@students.berkeley.net by September 29th at 7pm. 

Please consider submitting your work and check out @bhsjacket on instagram for more information!


Learn to Ride Clinic this Saturday

Come try mountain biking there are two slots 9 to 11 and one 11:30 to 1:30. First slot is specifically non male riders.  This is to test out mountain biking and just get to know what the sport is about. There is a form linked in the email to sign up, and also request a loaner bike if you don’t have one.

Submitted by katharinegraham@students.berkeley.net 

@Bhsmtb_team

@Bhsmtb_grit


Board Game Night

Dual enrollment student club will be having a board game night this Friday! It will be in the student lounge on the 5th floor at Berkeley city college. Starting from 4pm to 6 pm, all dual enrolled students are welcome! The clubs goal is for dual enrolled students to meet each other and support each other, this game night will help build bonds with the community.

Submitted by luciaaguilarmartinez@students.berkeley.net 

@dualenrolledstudentsclub


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


Back to School Night

Thursday, September 21

Families are invited to attend their student’s classes to meet with their teachers and BHS Staff. 

Students, please make sure to share a photo or copy of your schedule with classrooms and teacher names.

There will be booths in the cafeteria as well as community gatherings preceding the night’s events.

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National Voter Registration Day

The League of Women’s Voters and Students Demand Action want to let you know that September 19th is National Voter Registration Day. If you are 16, a U.S. citizen, and a CA resident you can pre-register below:

https://covr.sos.ca.gov/?step=2

Go Vote Jackets!

Submitted by madeleineregan@students.berkeley.net 


Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

City of Berkeley

City of Berkeley Harvest Festival Volunteer Summary

Event  Date / Time: Saturday, October 21, 2023; 11am-4pm

 Volunteer Shift Times:  8am – 5pm (entire event – set up, event assistance, clean up)

                                                             8am – 12:30pm (set up, event assistance)

                                                             12:00 – 5pm (event assistance, clean up)

 Ages: Ages 12 and up welcome; liability release with parent signature required if under 18 years old.  Parental supervision is required for youth under 14 years old.

 How to Sign up: Sign-up in advance by contacting Jasmine at 510-981-6671 or Jgunnvaca@berkeleyca.gov. No day of sign ups.      

Event Location: Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley, CA

Volunteer Organizer: Jasmine Gunn-Vaca, Recreation Coordinator 

Contact: 510-981-6671 OR Jgunnvaca@berkeleyca.gov 

 Description: The day will be filled with tons of fun activities, including a petting zoo, giant jumpers, a photo booth, bike valet, tots’ zone, carnival games, prize booths, wall climbing, live music, food trucks, and much more.  Call 510-981-6671 for more information.

City of Berkeley Haunted House of Screams Volunteer Summary

Event  Date / Time: Tuesday, October 31, 2023; 6pm-9:30pm

Volunteer Shift Times:  5pm – 9:30pm (entire event – set up, event assistance, clean up)

Ages: 18 years old and older.

 How to Sign up: Sign-up in advance by contacting Jasmine at 510-981-6671 or Jgunnvaca@berkeleyca.gov. No day of sign ups.

Event Location: MLK Jr. Youth Services Center / YAP, Berkeley, CA

Volunteer Organizer: Jasmine Gunn-Vaca, Recreation Coordinator

Contact: 510-981-6671 OR Jgunnvaca@berkeleyca.gov 

Get ready to scream as you enter the biggest and scariest haunted house in Berkeley. Get your best Halloween outfit ready for an evening of music, photo booth, fright and jumpers for the little goblins. Come join in the fun as we have a ghastly and ghoulish good time! 

Note: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18+

For more information, please call (510) 981-6671.


Volunteer at the Berkeley Half Marathon

As the Berkeley Half Marathon approaches, we begin volunteer recruitment.

We are looking for volunteers to cover water stations in the morning of November 19th of this

year.

We need 15 volunteers to cover one station. Responsibilities include filling out paper cups with

water and handing them out to runners.

We will provide T-shirts to everyone helping us out.

In exchange for your volunteer time, we will donate an amount per volunteer to your club.

If you have any questions, please contact volunteer@jumpingfences.org 


Our Monologues Submissions Due Saturday, 23

This is a reminder that submissions for Our Monologues are due this Saturday, Sept. 23! The link to submit an original story, this can be a monologue, song, or poem, is in the bulletin email! Please reach out to the directors by email or through instagram if you have any questions or are concerned about making the deadline.

Submitted by Arunima and Meilin (directors)  ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com 

@ourmonologuesbhs


SENIOR PORTRAITS ROUND 2 of 3

SEPTEMBER 18-22

EAST GALLERY COMMUNITY THEATER

(across from BHS cafeteria)

***9.14 updated appointment link below

Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch will offer two more chances for taking senior portraits on campus in the fall. The next two sets of appointments will be during the week of September 18 and the week of November 27. If you need to reschedule or have not gotten an email 2-3 weeks beforehand, please reach out to byarea@lifetouch.com or call 1-877-825-7922. You will most likely need to book an appointment at their Hayward office by winter break at the latest.  *Reminder* BHS Students must use Prestige Portraits to have their senior portrait appear in the yearbook. LifeTouch will provide the dress, tuxedo, or cap & gown for your yearbook portrait. If you select multiple backgrounds or outfits, please bring more outfits as desired to your session. If you are unable to take a portrait, your school photo will be included in the yearbook. If you have already taken your senior portraits, please contact 1-800-736-4775 with any questions.


SEPTEMBER TEEN PROGRAMS @ CENTRAL BERKELEY LIBRARY

Title: Lora Mathis’ Poetry Book Release & Music Performance

Date & Time: Saturday, September 23rd, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Don’t miss the Berkeley celebration of the release of Lora Mathis’ second book of poems, The Snakes Came Back.

Lora will be performing poetry alongside Matty Terrones, who will create ambient, dreamy atmospheres with music. Videos will also be played as part of the performance. The performance will last 30 minutes. It will be followed by a Q&A and book signing.

BPL Website Calendar Event Link: https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/events/lora-mathis-book-release-performance-central-mr

Title: Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate

Date & Time:  accepting applications until October 3, 2023

Location: Any location of the Berkeley Public Library

Teens, join the first ever Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate program to elevate and amplify Berkeley teen voices through poetry. Teens will get a chance to explore their civic voices, join a cohort of young writers, and help nurture a writing environment at the library and in school. Whatever your poetry style is, join the cohort!  Open to Berkeley residents and students, age 13-18.   Check in with your BHS Librarians or at any location of the Berkeley Public Library for more info about application process

BPL Website Link:

https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/berkeley-youth-poet-laureate-program

BHS ATHLETICS

SEASON PASS

Dear Yellowjacket fans!

Time to rock the house! Let’s hear the student section at our games!

Season passes are now on sale at berkeleyhighathletics.org. Simply click on the link to direct you to the box office and type in your studentID number to purchase a pass. 

Passes are $20 and are good for admission to ALL home games, for ALL teams, in ALL venues, ALL year (excluding NCS playoffs)

Need to pay in cash? Passes will be sold on the campus green in front of the Donahue on Tuesday and Wednesday (9/6) next week as well as at the club fair on September 7th.

GO JACKETS!

BHS Wrestling

Interested in wrestling? There will be open mat every day after school in the Mat Room (Next to the M Gym) starting today. On Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays sessions will be 4-6 and Tuesdays and Thursday 530-7.

No experience is necessary, you just need to make sure you have athletic clearance and appropriate clothing.

Contact Coach Nathan

BHS Soccer Interest Meeting

All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High this winter please make plans to attend our annual preseason meeting on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Soccer tryouts begin October 30th – go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and register today!

Contact Stace Wright info@bandworks.com 

@bhsmenssoccer

Basketball Open Gym

Girls basketball:

From now until tryouts on 10/30, girls open gym will be 5PM-7PM every Mon/Wed in the Jacket Gym

Boys basketball:

From now until tryouts on 10/30, boys open gym will be 4:30-6pm every Tues/Thurs in the Jacket gym

Complete your registration for clearance NOW so you’re ready to go on the first day of tryouts. Go to berkeleyhighathletics.org to do so.

Boys Coach Mike Hudson: yellowjacketshoops@gmail.com 

Girls Coach Reggie Figgs: Reggiefiggs@gmail.com 

Submitted by athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

ContactAthletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 18 is the next on-campus photo day.

Need a Locker? Visit C210 during lunch or after school.

Welcome Back Assembly slidedeck & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS Bell Schedule app  created by Mr. Seibel

Order a 2023-24 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2023-24 by Oct. 31

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2024 Senior Letter 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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

2.27 VIDEO BULLETIN: SAT SCHOOL, WRESTLING OPEN MAT, THANKS FOR WATCHING & much more buzz…

2022-2023 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

David D-R., Ari F., & Valerie L., Chiefs of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

Bulletins & more  @juicethejackets Instagram

BHS Leadership website

 Video Bulletin Catalog

Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

Submit a Bulletin

February 27, 2023

Here is today’s video bulletin:


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


ICYMI

Class of 2023 Senior Meeting slides

Class of 2023 Senior Letter

Survey for Bullying Prevention Program 

BHS Bias Based Bullying Assessment 


Saturday School is this Saturday

Saturday School is this Saturday, March 4th in the M building from 9am to 12pm. All who attend will receive 3 hours of attendance make up credit. Come get work done and support. Lunch provided.  Please make sure you 

SIGN up on this google doc 


Our Monologues March 3rd & 4th

Our Monologues is this weekend @BHS Little Theater!!! We are performing Friday and Saturday night.

— Doors open at 6:30, Show starts at 7

— Tickets are $5, buy online OR with cash at the door

— ALL shows @ the BHS Little Theater

— Friday, March 3rd is Pay-What-You-Can

TICKET LINK!!!!! 

CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL!!! <333 Juni and Mimia

@ourmonologuesbhs


Interested in learning about Wrestling? 

Now that the season is over, open mats have started back up. They are happening every day except Friday in the wrestling room (next to the M gym) after school, starting at 4. Come by and learn a few moves while you meet some of the team.

Contact benjaminnathan@berkeley.net 


BHS Elective Courses

It is course selection time for the Class of 2024, 2025, and 2026. Students will have the chance to choose from a wide variety of new and returning elective courses that satisfy the A-G requirements. There are electives in History, English, Math, Science, World Languages, Visual and Performing Arts as well as College Prep. 

Check out the presentation linked below.

Elective Course Options


Meet the 2023 Elected Candidates 

The 2023 Election Convention is quickly approaching. Very soon, the entire BHS community can read about the elected candidates striving to make positive change on our campus in The 2023 Election Handbook. This resource is broken down by position with the candidate statements, photos, social media accounts, and teacher endorsements. Eligible voters from the Class of 2024, 2025, and 2026, please take some time to review the candidates so that you can make an informed decision when ASB voting takes place in late March. 

2023 Election Handbook

Applications for elected and appointed positions are open.

Learn more about the due dates, election timeline and more by clicking here.

new due date is midnight on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th

STILL OPEN ELECTED CANDIDATE POSITIONS:

a. The BSEP/SSC committee is the most powerful decision-making group on campus, composed of the principal, teachers, administrators, parents, and students. They decide on the school schedule, distribute resources to small schools and programs, and approve the school safety plans. Members also help decide what programs to fund with the $800,000 BSEP fund. Student Court, the RISE tutoring program, Afro-Haitian dance, college/career counselors, and CAS video production are just a few initiatives that have been funded through BSEP. There are 3 positions available with 2 alternates. This position will be voted on in the fall.

b. The Chief of Service ensures that BHS maintains its high reputation for providing service to the greater Berkeley and even global community. You have service requirements – the Chief of Service creates opportunities for you to have fun meeting those requirements.

c. The ASB Vice President fills the shoes of the ASB President in their absence. The ASB Vice President works with the Student Senate to receive input from the student body. Also, the Vice President works with the President to lead the executive team, and to start projects and initiatives to serve the student body.

Contact Mr. V with any questions.


Prom 2023: A Secret Garden

Saturday, March 25, 2023

San Francisco City Hall

8:00 pm – 11:30 pm. Doors close at 9:30pm

No in & out privileges for any reason.

Prom 2023 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2023 & 2024 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2025 or 2026 may attend. Check @juicethejackets & @bhs23niors on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

Prom 2023 Tickets

 Click here for the Guest Pass Form

Review the the senior letter


This week in BHS Athletics!

Upcoming Games

On Tuesday,

Boys Baseball vs De La Salle. Varsity @ 3:30 pm.  

Boys Volleyball vs San Lorenzo. Varsity @ 5:00 pm.

On Wednesday,

Boys Golf @ 3:30 pm at Tilden Park.

Boys Baseball vs De La Salle. Varsity @ 3:30 pm.  

On Thursday,

Boys Tennis vs Piedmont. Varsity @ 3:30 pm.  

Badminto​n​ vs Tennyson @ 4:00 pm.

Girls Lacrosse vs Casa Grande. JV @ 5:30 pm. Varsity @ 7:00 pm. 

On Friday,

Boys Lacrosse vs Granada. JV @ 5:30 pm.  Varsity @ 7:00 pm. 

Girls Softball vs Dougherty Valley. Varsity @ 3:30 pm.  

On Saturday,

Boys Baseball vs Monte Vista Danville. JV @ 11:00 am. Varsity @ 2:00 pm.  

Visit our WEBSITE at http://berkeleyhighathletics.org to find information on teams, game schedules, tickets, coach contacts, registration, spiritwear (fan zone), updates, and more! Follow us on Twitter @BHSjacketSports  and Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Watch the YouTube stream of home Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and lacrosse games for free.

Go Jackets!


The deadline for ordering AP Exams is Friday, March 10th at 11:59PM. 

No new registrations will be accepted after 3/10.  Any unpaid registrations will be cancelled.  

Register for AP exams: myap.collegeboard.com  

Pay for AP exams: www.totalregistration.net/AP/050290

More info on AP testing is available on the BHS Website.

For questions contact mattalbinson@berkeley.net 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


Eli Kane Spirit Award Nominations

We wanted to let you know that nominations are now open for the second annual Eli Kane (BHS ‘19) Spirit Award. Anyone can nominate a current 22-23 Berkeley High School Junior or Senior and the deadline for nominations is March 12.

Details are at elikanefund.org and thanks for your help spreading the word throughout the Berkeley community.

@elikanefund


Girls Garage

Are you interested in building, architecture, and design? Would you like to work with a diverse cohort of young women and gender-expansive youth to learn how to build some rad projects?

Checkout the Young Women’s Design and Building Institute summer program at Girls Garage! Students will learn and hone creative and vocational STEM skills, from carpentry and welding to applied math, screen printing, and architectural drafting. This free program will run from June 13th – June 16th, and from June 20th – June 23d. Apply now – applications are due March 1st! 

Click here for more info

@_girlsgarage


PLAY FANTASY BASEBALL & EARN SCHOOL WIDE BRAGGING RIGHTS!

Join the fun, competitive, data driven hobby of fantasy baseball. We are in the process of organizing a league that will determine who can put together the best team at Berkeley High. If you like baseball or consider yourself a strong manager, then consider joining. We will play in a custom league that we will finish on the last weekend of school. More details to those who are interested. 

Sign up by March 1st

Contact Mr. V


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form

Need a Locker? Visit C210 or complete this form.

Order a 2022-23 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 closed until May 2023

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2023 Senior Letter 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Common Concerns Form

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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


One big, red & gold family!

John Villavicencio (he, him)

Director of Student Activities

CADA Master Activity Advisor

Berkeley High School

1980 Allston Way

Berkeley, CA 94704

510.644.8990

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

https://linktr.ee/juicethejackets

@juicethejackets

Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23

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2.24 VIDEO BULLETIN: BULLYING ASSESSMENT, BHS ATHLETICS, BSU EVENT TODAY, OUR MONOLOGUES TONIGHT, ELECTIVES, TEEN TALK app & much more buzz….

2022-2023 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

David D-R., Ari F., & Valerie L., Chiefs of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

Bulletins & more  @juicethejackets Instagram

BHS Leadership website

 Video Bulletin Catalog

Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

Submit a Bulletin

February 24, 2023

Here is today’s video bulletin:


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


ICYMI

Class of 2023 Senior Meeting slides

Class of 2023 Senior Letter


Survey for Bullying Prevention Program 

BHS Bias Based Bullying Assessment 

Berkeley High School Athletics Program belongs to the Positive Coaching Alliance. The Positive Coaching Alliance, in partnership with the National School Climate Center, is launching a Bullying Prevention Program in which high school athletes lead a bullying prevention campaign. Only four schools were invited to participate in this student-led leadership opportunity! 

One essential piece of the student-led effort is to survey all students. Athlete leaders will use the information to guide their planning and campaign. 

We need 2nd period class assistance so that we can have enough student responses that will enable the student athlete leaders to plan an impactful bullying prevention campaign.

If you’d like more information, here is the Athletes with Courage: Bullying Prevention Flyer


Our Monologues is opening tonight

Our Monologues is OPENING TONIGHT @BHS Little Theater!!! We are performing Fridays and Saturday nights both THIS weekend and NEXT weekend.

— Doors open at 6:30, Show starts at 7

— Tickets are $5, buy online OR with cash at the door

— ALL shows @ the BHS Little Theater

— Next Friday, March 3rd is Pay-What-You-Can

TICKET LINK!!!!! 

CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL!!! <333 Juni and Mimia

@ourmonologuesbhs


Interested in learning about Wrestling? 

Now that the season is over, open mats have started back up. They are happening every day except Friday in the wrestling room (next to the M gym) after school, starting at 4. Come by and learn a few moves while you meet some of the team.

Contact benjaminnathan@berkeley.net 


Become a Mental Health Peer Educator

You must submit an application by the end of day on 2/24. 

Contact rachelkrowboniske@berkeley.net 


BHS Elective Courses

It is course selection time for the Class of 2024, 2025, and 2026. Students will have the chance to choose from a wide variety of new and returning elective courses that satisfy the A-G requirements. There are electives in History, English, Math, Science, World Languages, Visual and Performing Arts as well as College Prep. 

Check out the presentation linked below.

Elective Course Options


Meet the 2023 Elected Candidates 

The 2023 Election Convention is quickly approaching. Very soon, the entire BHS community can read about the elected candidates striving to make positive change on our campus in The 2023 Election Handbook. This resource is broken down by position with the candidate statements, photos, social media accounts, and teacher endorsements. Eligible voters from the Class of 2024, 2025, and 2026, please take some time to review the candidates so that you can make an informed decision when ASB voting takes place in late March. 

2023 Election Handbook

Applications for elected and appointed positions are open.

Learn more about the due dates, election timeline and more by clicking here.

new due date is midnight on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th

STILL OPEN ELECTED CANDIDATE POSITIONS:

a. The BSEP/SSC committee is the most powerful decision-making group on campus, composed of the principal, teachers, administrators, parents, and students. They decide on the school schedule, distribute resources to small schools and programs, and approve the school safety plans. Members also help decide what programs to fund with the $800,000 BSEP fund. Student Court, the RISE tutoring program, Afro-Haitian dance, college/career counselors, and CAS video production are just a few initiatives that have been funded through BSEP. There are 3 positions available with 2 alternates. This position will be voted on in the fall.

b. The Chief of Service ensures that BHS maintains its high reputation for providing service to the greater Berkeley and even global community. You have service requirements – the Chief of Service creates opportunities for you to have fun meeting those requirements.

c. The ASB Vice President fills the shoes of the ASB President in their absence. The ASB Vice President works with the Student Senate to receive input from the student body. Also, the Vice President works with the President to lead the executive team, and to start projects and initiatives to serve the student body.

Contact Mr. V with any questions.


Girls Garage

Are you interested in building, architecture, and design? Would you like to work with a diverse cohort of young women and gender-expansive youth to learn how to build some rad projects?

Checkout the Young Women’s Design and Building Institute summer program at Girls Garage! Students will learn and hone creative and vocational STEM skills, from carpentry and welding to applied math, screen printing, and architectural drafting. This free program will run from June 13th – June 16th, and from June 20th – June 23d. Apply now – applications are due March 1st! 

Click here for more info

@_girlsgarage


Neurodiversity Club

The Neurodiversity Club will meet again this Friday, and every Friday during lunch, in room D218. Come hang out with us, meet others with similar interests, play games, talk, or just chill. Great minds thing differently!! 

Submitted by pamelavanderpoel@berkeley.net 

@bhsneurodiversity


Teen Talk app

Do you need someone to talk to during these difficult times? Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, need a listening ear, or coping tools, Teen Talk App is here for you.  

Teen Talk is an app for people aged 13-19 to anonymously post about whatever they may be going through and trained advisors (who are also teens) will be available to talk to you on the app between 5 and 10pm.  And if you are interested in being a teen advisor, there are virtual trainings open to teens across the US.  You will be able to 1) learn how to help real teens with real stories, 2) meet and train with like minded teens from across the US, 3) have a remote and flexible volunteer experience, 4) gain community service hours, and 5) have the ability to make  an impact worldwide. 

Visit the website www.teentalkapp.org for more information about both of these programs!

Contact teentalksupport@jbbbsla.org   

@teentalkapp


Cob on Wood Service (and Pizza!)

…building (mini) homes for people who need them

Date: Sunday, February 26 from 1230 – 630pm

Here is your chance to help build homes for people who need them. Cob on Wood, a small non-profit in Oakland builds tiny homes (and communities) for people experiencing homelessness. Join in for an afternoon where you will walk away seeing the impact of a day’s work.

Location: We begin and end our day at B’nai Tikvah. Then travel together to Cob on Wood in Oakland

You will spend the afternoon plastering, painting, and tiling 1-2 homes at Cob on Wood’s site.  The adventure will also include learning more about the mission of Cob on Wood, poverty alleviation strategies, and pizza with the growing community of teens like you dedicated to changing the world.

Teens attending should plan to wear long sleeves and long pants; close-toed shoes (boots preferred) and hats. Water bottles, gloves, and KN95 masks (to keep out construction site dust) should also be brought. (We will have masks and gloves if your teen doesn’t have them.)

Covid Note: We do ask that participating teens be vaccinated for Covid. In the event that a teen is not vaccinated, they will need to send in a negative Covid test the morning of the event and will be asked to wear masks while on site.

Please use this form to register your teen to participate in this afternoon event.  If your teen is already enrolled in CCM’s “Impact Builder”, no fee is needed to participate as this workshop is included in the annual program cost. All other teens are welcome for a subsidized program fee of $20 which includes pizza lunch, transportation, educator costs, and honorariums to the nonprofits we are visiting.

Impact Builder is part of the national “Better to Serve” program, operated by a prominent national Jewish Foundation. Costs are supplemented by the program.  CCM works to make all programming accessible for all teens, regardless of their ability to pay. 

For Questions, please contact:

CCM’s office @ 925/944-4701 or office@ccmidrasha.com 

Shekhiynah Larks – shekhiynahlarks@gmail.com 

Juliana Tenenbaum – julianatenenbaum@gmail.com 

Don’t forget to formally register your teen for Impact Builder at: https://www.ccmidrasha.com/impactbuilder 

*This is not a BUSD-affiliated organization.


Prom 2023: A Secret Garden

Saturday, March 25, 2023

San Francisco City Hall

8:00 pm – 11:30 pm. Doors close at 9:30pm

No in & out privileges for any reason.

Prom 2023 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2023 & 2024 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2025 or 2026 may attend. Check @juicethejackets & @bhs23niors on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

Prom 2023 Tickets

 Click here for the Guest Pass Form

Review the the senior letter


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


Eli Kane Spirit Award Nominations

We wanted to let you know that nominations are now open for the second annual Eli Kane (BHS ‘19) Spirit Award. Anyone can nominate a current 22-23 Berkeley High School Junior or Senior and the deadline for nominations is March 12.

Details are at elikanefund.org and thanks for your help spreading the word throughout the Berkeley community.

@elikanefund


PLAY FANTASY BASEBALL & EARN SCHOOL WIDE BRAGGING RIGHTS!

Join the fun, competitive, data driven hobby of fantasy baseball. We are in the process of organizing a league that will determine who can put together the best team at Berkeley High. If you like baseball or consider yourself a strong manager, then consider joining. We will play in a custom league that we will finish on the last weekend of school. More details to those who are interested. 

Sign up by March 1st

Contact Mr. V


This week in BHS Athletics!

Upcoming Games

On Friday,

Boys Lacrosse vs California. JV @ 5:30 pm. Varsity @ 7:00 pm.  

On Saturday,

Boys Baseball vs CK McClatchy. JV @ 11:00 am. Varsity @ 2:00 pm.  

Visit our WEBSITE at http://berkeleyhighathletics.org to find information on teams, game schedules, tickets, coach contacts, registration, spiritwear (fan zone), updates, and more! Follow us on Twitter @BHSjacketSports  and Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Watch the YouTube stream of home Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and lacrosse games for free.

Go Jackets!


Last Chance Legacy Hoodies!

BHS Legacy Hoodies are on sale now February 24th. 

The hoodie features a big and bold, red and gold BHS in tackle twill across the front with yellow jackets stitched in below. We can offer sizes small up to triple extra large. The hoodies will be available online for a limited time. The hoodies will be ordered, created and then ready for pick up 6 weeks after the end of sales. 

Order your BHS Legacy Hoodie today

No shipping of orders – in person pick up only

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 


Class of 2023 Graduation

Berkeley High School

June 3, 2023

Red Ceremony: Last Names A-K 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Gold Ceremony: Last Names L-Z 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

*You can wear red or gold cap & gown to either ceremony

More info > > > Class of 2023 Senior Letter

Click here

Cap & Gowns, Class Rings, & Graduation Announcements 

Graduation orders can be placed at any time online, by phone or by mail. Achievers Inc. handles orders for just the cap and gown as well as rings, announcements, grad swag and even graduation packages. Cap & gowns are traditionally worn at an in-person graduation. Consider using a cap & gown for senior portraits, graduation pictures, at home celebrations as well as any of graduation activities to be confirmed in the spring.

Online: GraduationOrder.com  (password bhs510)

Phone: 408.441.7200 Monday – Friday   9:00 am – 4:00 pm (English/Spanish)

Mail: Achievers Inc., 877 Commercial Street, San Jose, CA 95112


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form

Need a Locker? Visit C210 or complete this form.

Order a 2022-23 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 closed until May 2023

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2023 Senior Letter 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Common Concerns Form

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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

2.1 VIDEO BULLETIN: BLACK HISTORY MONTH, EVAC DRILL, SERVICE OPPORTUNITY, CLUB & ELECTIVES FAIR, HOLIDAYS, BHS ATHLETICS, HABESHA STUDENT UNION & much more buzz…

2022-2023 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

David D-R., Ari F., & Valerie L., Chiefs of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

Bulletins & more  @juicethejackets Instagram

BHS Leadership website

 Video Bulletin Catalog (requires BUSD account)

Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

Submit a Bulletin


February 1, 2023

Here is today’s video bulletin:


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


Spring Club & Electives Fair

The spring club fair on February 2nd will be expanding to include electives. Teachers are encouraged to bring their classes to the campus green from 9:00 – 11:40 am (last half of 1st period through 3rd period) where over 60 student clubs will be recruiting new members and raising awareness about their various causes. 

During lunch, students are highly encouraged to go to the G112 Courtyard to learn about elective courses, many of which are a part of the Career Technical Education or CTE pathway. This is a great time to see what your options are ahead of the Fall 2023 course selection in a few weeks.

See you at the Club & Electives Fair. 

BHS 2023-24 Course Catalog

BHS Student Clubs List

Spring Club Fair Activity Sheet


Need some community service time? 

Come on down to the Berkeley marina on February 5 from 1pm to 4pm. We will be picking up trash and having a good time. More information is on our instagram @bhs.beachcleanup. We will provide trash bags, gloves. etc. but if you can bring your own please do as we will probably run out. Music and snacks are provided.

We are a group of seniors planning a beach cleanup as our IB CAS project.

Contact zoyamusharraf@students.berkeley.net 


Teen Movie Tuesday @ Central

Date: Tuesday, January 31st 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Teen Room

Program Blurb/Description:

Teens, it’s movie day in Teen Room at Central! Little is playing on the big screen; come enjoy this funny flick and celebrate the end of January 2023! You did it!

BPL’s IG post caption: Teens, it’s movie day in the Central Library’s Teen Room! Little is playing on the big screen; come ; come enjoy this funny flick and celebrate the end of January 2023! You did it!

BPL Website Calendar Event Link: https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/events/teen-movie-day-batman-central


Habesha Student Union

The Habesha Student Union (HSU) will be hosting their (bi-weekly) meeting (Today) Wednesday, Feb 1st, in D218 at lunch. Snacks, and refreshments will be provided. To see all of our announcements or to contact us follow our instagram @berkeley.hsu and email us, habeshastudentunion@gmail.com or

our media/info director MakidaAllen@students.berkeley.net 

Thank you, and we hope to see you there!


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS



Fentanyl Test Strips 

In BHS Health Center

Video bulletin by HERO (Harm Education and Reduction Organization.

Read more here.

Contact ninathompson@students.berkeley.net 


Legacy Hoodies Return!

BHS Legacy Hoodies are on sale now February 24th. 

The hoodie features a big and bold, red and gold BHS in tackle twill across the front with yellow jackets stitched in below. We can offer sizes small up to triple extra large. The hoodies will be available online for a limited time. The hoodies will be ordered, created and then ready for pick up 6 weeks after the end of sales. 

Order your BHS Legacy Hoodie today

No shipping of orders – in person pick up only

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 


PTSA hosts Third Annual Black History Month Art Contest

In celebration of Black History Month, the Berkeley High School Parent Teacher Student Association is hosting its Third Annual Black History Month Art Contest which will showcase Black history-themed student creative works in poetry, visual arts, digital art, music, and performance art. Prizes in each category are $100 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Winners will be announced on February 21st at our PTSA meeting. All current Berkeley High, Independent Study, and Berkeley Technology Academy students are eligible to participate. All submissions will be posted on the student section of the PTSA website. All submissions must be received by February 17th, by midnight via this google form: . Please make sure you are signed into your berkeley.net account. You can check out previous submissions here: and here: on the PTSA website. For more information please check out the full list of rules.

Submitted by bhsptsa.students@gmail.com 

@ptsa.bhs


This week in BHS Athletics!

Upcoming Home Games

On Wednesday,

Girls Basketball faces San Leandro.  JV @ 4:00 pm. Varsity @ 5:30 pm.

Boys Basketball faces San Leandro.  JV @ 7:00 pm.

Boys Soccer faces Mt. Eden.  JV @ 4:30 pm. Varsity @ 6:30 pm.

On Friday,  

Boys Basketball faces Alameda. Frosh/Soph @4:30 pm. JV @ 7:00 pm.

Girls Soccer plays Alameda.  JV @ 4:30 pm. Varsity @ 6:30 pm.

On Saturday,  

Girls Soccer. Freshmen vs James Logan @ 11:00 AM.

Boys Soccer. Freshmen vs College Park @ 2:00 PM.

SPRING SPORTS BEGIN on FEBRUARY 6th: 

The first day of tryouts are Monday Feb 6th. Only cleared athletes can participate. Please go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and click on Athlete Registration page to learn how to get cleared!

Athletes must be cleared to participate

SPRING SPORTS

Baseball, Badminton, Crew, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Golf, Softball, Boys Tennis, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, and Boys Volleyball

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

All athletes (including returning athletes) must have a valid physical and register online through our registration system called Home Campus. To register and learn all about the clearance process, go to: https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Resources/athlete-registration

Visit our WEBSITE at http://berkeleyhighathletics.org to find information on teams, game schedules, tickets, coach contacts, registration, spiritwear (fan zone), updates, and more! Follow us on Twitter @BHSjacketSports  and Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Watch the YouTube stream of home Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and lacrosse games for free.

Go Jackets!


C400 RECORDING STUDIO

Would you like to record music, poetry, a podcast, etc. in a professional-grade sound studio right here at Berkeley High? If so, scan the QR code below and fill out the Google Form to reserve the studio. IT’S FREE!

Contact alexanderkelly@students.berkeley.net


Prom 2023: A Secret Garden

Saturday, March 25, 2023

San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA

8:00 pm – 11:30 pm. Doors close at 9:30pm – No in & out privileges for any reason.

Prom 2023 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2023 & 2024 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2025 or 2026 may attend. Check @juicethejackets & @bhs23niors on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

Prom 2023 Tickets

 Click here for the Guest Pass Form

Review the the senior letter 


Fight For Climate Justice

Students! Want to learn how to make a major difference in the fight for climate justice? Join our organizing training with the amazing climate organizer and activist Sara Shor on February 3rd during 1st through 3rd period in the BHS Library. This training will help you develop the skills, strategies, and tactics to make a real impact. Breakfast treats will be provided! 

Please stop by the library to grab a permission slip from Ms. Irby, or email her at meredithirby@berkeley.net  


BHS Film Fest

Submit your film to the 2023 BHS Film Fest 

Contact dahliahellerstein@students.berkeley.net 

@bhsfilmfest


Class of 2023 Graduation

Berkeley High School

June 3, 2023

Red Ceremony: Last Names A-K 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Gold Ceremony: Last Names L-Z 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

*You can wear red or gold cap & gown to either ceremony

More info > > > Class of 2023 Senior Letter

Click here

Cap & Gowns, Class Rings, & Graduation Announcements 

Graduation orders can be placed at any time online, by phone or by mail. Achievers Inc. handles orders for just the cap and gown as well as rings, announcements, grad swag and even graduation packages. Cap & gowns are traditionally worn at an in-person graduation. Consider using a cap & gown for senior portraits, graduation pictures, at home celebrations as well as any of graduation activities to be confirmed in the spring.

Online: GraduationOrder.com  (password bhs510)

Phone: 408.441.7200 Monday – Friday   9:00 am – 4:00 pm (English/Spanish)

Mail: Achievers Inc., 877 Commercial Street, San Jose, CA 95112


JOIN BHS LEADERSHIP

Applications for elected and appointed positions open up January 1st 2023.

Learn more about the due dates, election timeline and more by clicking here.

Contact Mr. V

@juicethejackets


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form

Need a Locker? Visit C210 or complete this form.

Order a 2022-23 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

New Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Jan. 31

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2023 Senior Letter 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Common Concerns Form

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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

1.13 VIDEO BULLETIN: CONCERT TODAY, BERKELEY YOUTH WORKS, BHS PET FEATURES, OAKLAND ANIMAL SERVICES, BHS WRESTLING, BHS ATHLETICS & much more buzz…

2022-2023 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

David D-R., Ari F., & Valerie L., Chiefs of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

Bulletins & more  @juicethejackets Instagram

BHS Leadership website

 Video Bulletin Catalog (requires BUSD account)

Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

Submit a Bulletin


January 13, 2023

Here is today’s video bulletin:


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form


Oakland Animal Services

Oakland Animal Services has an overload of dogs, and at least 50 large dogs need to get adopted by Monday, the 16. You can adopt or foster, and all adoption fees are waived! Please try to help, and spread the word! 

@Oaklandanimalservices


BHS JACKET SURVEY

Please take a moment to fill out this brief and anonymous survey about mental health and self perception for the BHS Jacket!

Thank you

@bhsjacket 


Upcoming Events


This week in BHS Athletics!

Upcoming Home Games

On Friday,

Girls Basketball takes on Alameda. JV @ 4:00 pm. Varsity @ 5:30 pm. 

Boys Basketball takes on Alameda. Varsity @ 7:00 pm. 

Girls Soccer faces Piedmont. JV @ 4:30 pm. Varsity @ 6:30 pm.

On Saturday, 

Girls Soccer faces Campolindo. Freshmen @ 11:00 am.

Boys Soccer faces Piedmont. Freshmen @ 2:00 pm.

Boys Basketball takes on California in the MLK Classic. Varsity @ 8:00 pm. 

SPRING SPORTS BEGIN on FEBRUARY 6th: 

BHS BADMINTON

Attention all athletes interested in playing badminton this spring!

Badminton open gym from 3:45pm to 5:45PM on the following days:

Wednesday, Jan 18th

Thursday, Jan 26th

Wednesday, Feb 1st

@badmintonatbhs

BHS SWIMMING

In anticipation of the upcoming swim season, the BHS pool will be open to everyone for LAP SWIM starting Wednesday Jan 18th until Friday Feb 3rd. It will be open Monday morning from 7:30 to 9:30, and Wednesday and Fridays after school from 4 to 6. 

Submitted by jackets.swim@gmail.com 

@berkeleyhighswimming

The first day of tryouts are Monday Feb 6th. Only cleared athletes can participate. Please go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and click on Athlete Registration page to learn how to get cleared!

Athletes must be cleared to participate

SPRING SPORTS

Baseball, Badminton, Crew, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Golf, Softball, Boys Tennis, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, and Boys Volleyball

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

All athletes (including returning athletes) must have a valid physical and register online through our registration system called Home Campus. To register and learn all about the clearance process, go to: https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Resources/athlete-registration

Visit our WEBSITE at http://berkeleyhighathletics.org to find information on teams, game schedules, tickets, coach contacts, registration, spiritwear (fan zone), updates, and more! Follow us on Twitter @BHSjacketSports  and Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Watch the YouTube stream of home Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and lacrosse games for free.

Go Jackets!


Are you interested in designing clothes for a fashion show?

Fashion Club is putting on a fashion show in mid to late april and they are looking for designers, hair stylists, makeup artists, volunteers and small businesses or artists who want to sell their art. 

If any of those things sound interesting to you go ahead and fill out the form linked in the bulletin, which can also be found on instagram @bhs.fashionzine in their bio.

Submitted by bhsfashionzine@gmail.com 


Interested in a job?  

Remember, that you will need to have good attendance to qualify for a work permit, so make sure that you excuse your absences so you can qualify for a work permit.   If you’re looking for a summer job and you’re at least 14 years old, you should consider applying to the City of Berkeley Youth Works  program. 

LINK TO YOUTH WORKS PDF

Check out their website here https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/community-services/youthworks 


BHS Green Team is hosting a walk for water

The BHS Green Team is hosting a walk for water to raise money to construct a water filter for a school in Vietnam. The walk will start at 4:00 PM on January 20th, where we’ll walk from BHS to Cal Campus, have some snacks and drinks, and walk back. To attend, we ask for a donation of $5, but it is highly encouraged to pay $3 extra, as only $8 provides one student at the school access to clean water. We hope to see you there! 

Submitted by emilylao@students.berkeley.net  

@bhsgreenteam 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


Friday Mini Concert

Omar Twinz bring the School Tour Deluxe to Berkeley High

On Friday the 13th, there will be a dance and mini concert in the Jacket Gym (unless the weather clears up). The Omar Twinz have been showing off their skills at local high schools in the East Bay and are making a stop at Berkeley High this Friday at lunch. Head to the Jacket Gym at lunch for what will surely be a memorable performance.

FYI please no food or drink in the gym.

(performers on the flyer are not guaranteed to attend)


The Habesha Student Union 

The Habesha Student Union (HSU) will be hosting their (bi-weekly) meeting Wednesday, Jan 11th, in D218 at lunch. Snacks, and refreshments will be provided. We will meet every other Wednesday. To see all announcements or to contact us follow our instagram @berkeley.hsu and email us,  habeshastudentunion@gmail.com. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

habeshastudentunion@gmail.com 

@berkeley.hsu


BHS Sailing

Want to join a fun sport, maybe even compete against other schools in California? Then join Berkeley high sailing team. We have some spots open for the Varsity and many more for our new JV team. Varsity requires tryouts so that’s for people who have a bit of sailing skill, but JV requires no prior sailing experience. Also PE credit. More info closer to season start date. 

If you have any interest in joining then Email Sagedillemuth@students.berkeley.net with any questions and your student ID so I can get you on the waiver list even if you are still unsure.

@bhssailing_


Student Clubs Spring Update

Attention club leaders and staff sponsors. There will be a spring club leader meeting on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th at lunch in preparation for the spring club fair and transition to next school year. Club leaders will meet January 19th in the Jacket Stadium bleachers or the Donahue Gym if it is raining.

The Spring Club Fair will take place on Thursday, February 2nd on the campus green. This is a great way to get more involved in the BHS community while meeting some great people. The spring club fair will be held from 9:00 am until the end of 3rd period. Teachers are encouraged to bring their classes for 20 minute intervals. The current list of student clubs with meeting information is available online and linked in the bulletin. Clubs must attend the club leader meeting to participate.

If you are interested in starting a student club, please complete the linked Google Form in the bulletin before January 31st.

New Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Jan. 31


MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS FEEDBACK FORM 

Holidays Around the World

Also… BHS’s MULTICULTURAL WEEK IS THE THIRD WEEK OF JANUARY!!! (23-27). There will be performances at lunch, Wed. – Fri., and different events surrounding it! Stay updated on @bhs_multicultural_affairs, excited to see you there!

If you’d like to participate in it (performance and/or education wise), email me ASAP @ jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net , or fill out the forms below (Deadline is January 13):

English Version: https://forms.gle/ahEkaSKJMUfWoK5cA

Spanish Version: https://forms.gle/8wctXabxw9TJ8xPe6

Mandarin Version: https://forms.gle/qBzbptkofUwaXpqk9

Thank you all so much, have a great week!

Jessica Hipona

Commissioner Of Multicultural Affairs

BHS 25′

@bhs_multicultural_affairs


JOIN BHS LEADERSHIP

Applications for elected and appointed positions open up January 1st 2023.

Learn more about the due dates, election timeline and more by clicking here.

Contact Mr. V

@juicethejackets


BHS Yearbook

We got funding from the BHS Development Group! All seniors who qualify for free and reduced lunch will now be able to purchase a yearbook for $35 while funds last.

If you qualify, come to C327 after school any day except for Thursdays. You will need to provide proof of free and reduced lunch, and payment either by check or cash of $35 dollars for your yearbook. 

Thank you BHSDG! 

Order a Yearbook: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com 

Code: 16356

Submit Senior Quote: https://forms.gle/n1MPoxSoGUur9rBK9  

Questions: sarahdarzacq@students.berkeley.net 


Class of 2023 Senior Letter

Click here

Seniors Cap & Gown Orders

Achievers WAS on campus Thursday, December 1, near the Donahue Gym to handle any of your graduation questions or needs such as Cap & Gown, class ring, announcements, etc. 

Cap & Gowns, Class Rings, & Graduation Announcements 

Graduation orders can be placed at any time online, by phone or by mail. Achievers Inc. handles orders for just the cap and gown as well as rings, announcements, grad swag and even graduation packages. Cap & gowns are traditionally worn at an in-person graduation. Consider using a cap & gown for senior portraits, graduation pictures, at home celebrations as well as any of graduation activities to be confirmed in the spring.

Online: GraduationOrder.com  (password bhs510)

Phone: 408.441.7200 Monday – Friday   9:00 am – 4:00 pm (English/Spanish)

Mail: Achievers Inc., 877 Commercial Street, San Jose, CA 95112 


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form

Need a Locker? Visit C210 or complete this form.

Order a 2022-23 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

New Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Jan. 31

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2023 Senior Letter 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Common Concerns Form

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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

12.9 VIDEO BULLETIN: MUSICAL THEATER, CERAMICS SALE, ATHLETICS, CSF BEACH CLEAN UP, PROJECT EYE TO EYE, CALSTRS DIVESTMENT & much more buzz…

2022-2023 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

David D-R., Chief of Publicity

Ari F., Chief of Publicity

Valerie L, Chief of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

Bulletins & more  @juicethejackets Instagram

BHS Leadership website

 Video Bulletin Catalog (requires BUSD account)


Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

Submit a Bulletin

December 9, 2022

Here is today’s video bulletin:
 bulletin 12922.mp4


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


JOIN BHS LEADERSHIP

Applications for elected and appointed positions open up January 1st 2023.

Learn more about the due dates, election timeline and more by clicking here.

Contact Mr. V

@juicethejackets


Do you like musical theater? 


Are you looking to meet a great group of people who share your interests? Come to the BHS Musical theater club, this Friday at lunch. During meetings, club members will have the chance to watch and discuss favorite shows, and discover new ways to become involved with musical theater in the Bay Area. Come hang out and meet new people! The BHS Musical theater club will hold their first meeting this Friday, December 9th by the M Gym (across from the portables). Hope to see you there!

Submitted by alecwestlandhurwitz@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.musicaltheater


Project Eye to Eye is starting up again! 

For students 16 or older with learning disabilities/differences, Eye to Eye is a program run by and for neurodiverse people. It is a chance to share your stories about your learning difference with elementary school students with similar differences in an art based program. Eye to Eye will be meeting at Washington School every Monday starting in mid January.

If you are eligible and interested please contact Arlo Wheeler at arlowheeler@students.berkeley.net for more information.


Ceramics sale

There will be a Ceramics sale in G110 at lunch on Tuesday 12/13.  Come on by for some holiday shopping.

Submitted by andreasanguine@berkeley.net 


Girls Lacrosse

Team meeting for all interested Girls Lacrosse players at 12:45 pm Wednesday December 14 in Room J205. Sliver pizza will be provided! All players – returning and new – should attend. Gear checkout will be available to all registered athletes that need equipment.

Submitted by meganpotmesil@berkeley.net 


BULLETIN FEEDBACK SURVEY

Please help us improve the BHS student bulletin by taking a minute to leave feedback or suggestions. This survey is for all BHS STAFF and STUDENTS. The form will be open until December 16, 2022.

BULLETIN FEEDBACK SURVEY


African Diaspora Dance and Drum show

Our African Diaspora Dance and Drum show Reconnecting the Soul will take place this Friday, 12/9, 7pm at King Middle School.

Tickets can be purchased at: https://africandiasporadance2022.bpt.me


Survey for Mental Health and Self Perception

BHS Jacket Student Newspaper

Please take a moment to fill out this anonymous survey about mental health and self perception for the Jacket! Link. 

Submitted by pearlgauthier@students.berkeley.net  


Dorothy Day House Drive

Hi, we are the Women’s Student Union. We want to inform you all of a drive we are holding the week after winter break on Monday and Tuesday during lunch at the Civic Center grass. After those days we will leave our collection bags at the tile nine coordinator’s office, G202A.The drive will collect hygiene products such as shampoo bottles, lotions, soaps, and all that. I know you guys have so many small travel sized bottles of shampoos at home that you never use so bring them and we’ll take them. We are also collecting feminine hygiene products such as pads and tampons. We can’t wait to see everything you guys bring!

Submitted by stellapfeifer@students.berkeley.net 

@womensstudentunion


The Berkeley Community Scholars High Hopes program is a needs-based college success program designed to provide advising, mentorship, professional development, community support, and resources to motivated and talented college-bound seniors from Berkeley public high schools. Scholars also receive scholarship funds (the amount depends on their program) to assist with the costs of college. We prioritize students who are either living in the lowest economic quartile, who identify as a member of an underrepresented group on college campuses, or who are the first in their family to attend college. 

The Bachelor’s Degree High Hopes Scholarship application is currently open and will close on March 9th at 11:59 pm. 

APPLY NOW

Submitted by lynn@berkeleyscholars.org 


Beach Clean Up

Come to the beach clean up on January 7th, sponsored by the California Scholarship Federation! This is a great opportunity to gain service hours and help the environment by cleaning up the Berkeley Marina. Meet us near Skates by the Bay from 11am to 1pm. Everyone is welcome! 

Submitted by  camillejacala@students.berkeley.net

@csfberkeleyhigh 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


Senior Yearbook Quotes

Seniors! We need your senior quote submissions. Please follow the link below to submit your quote. The deadline is Jan 1st 2023. We know you want your quote to be good, but don’t let that stop you from submitting something. 

Submit Senior Quote: https://forms.gle/n1MPoxSoGUur9rBK9 

Order a Yearbook: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/

Code: 16356

Yearbook prices rise from $65 to $85 at the beginning of winter break, so make sure to preorder yours now. Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/  and use the code 16356.

Questions: sarahdarzacq@students.berkeley.net 

Instagram: 

@berkeleyearbook 


2022 FALL SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

Monday, December 12, 2022: Late-Start Schedule

Tuesday, December 13, 2022: Regular Schedule

Wednesday-Friday, 12/14-12/16: See below for Final Exams Schedule

TIMEMINUTESWED 12/14THURS 12/15FRI 12/16
8:30-10:30 am120Period 1Period 3Period 5
10:40-12:40 pm120Period 2Period 4Period 6
12:40-1:20 pm40LunchLunchLunch
1:26-2:32 pm66Finals Prep / Make UpFinals Prep / Make UpMake up
2:32-3:33 pm61Teacher Common PrepTeacher Common PrepTeacher 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.

“Finals Prep / Make Up” is a dedicated time for teachers to be available to, and meet with, students. Most importantly, teachers can use this time to provide accommodations for students with IEPs or 504 plans. Teachers will be available to meet, however, students need to confirm with teachers in advance.


After School Tutoring in the CCC schedule

Normal Hours this week 

MONDAY-THURSDAY, 3:30-6:00 pm

After school hours in the CCC for Semester 1 FInal Exams week:

MONDAY 12/12 – 3:30-6:00 pm (normal hours)

TUESDAY 12/13 – 3:30-6:00 pm (normal hours)

WEDNESDAY 12/14 – 1:00-3:30 pm

THURSDAY 12/15 – 1:00-3:30 pm


The Neurodiversity Group

The Neurodiversity Group will have its first meeting Friday December 9. The meeting is during lunch in room D218. It is a space for students and some staff to be themselves, meet others with similar interests, or just chill. The group will decide on their mission statement and what they hope to have in this space. 

Submitted by pamelavanderpoel@berkeley.net 


Divest from Fossil Fuels

Did you know that CalSTRS, the California teacher pension (or retirement fund), has over $15 billion invested in fossil fuel companies? This means teachers’ money is being used to fund the fossil fuel industry. The fossil fuel industry is responsible for violating the rights of indigenous communities and causing disproportionate health and safety issues for low income and Black and brown communities. By investing in fossil fuels, CalSTRS is strengthening the fossil fuel industry rather than transitioning away from it, which worsens the future and present day impacts of the climate crisis! Additionally, taking money out of fossil fuels has been proven to stimulate growth for retirement returns since fossil fuels are rapidly depreciating. There’s only 1 solution: CalSTRS must stop investing in fossil fuels, so that our teachers’ retirement funds support climate solutions and not the declining oil and gas industry. 

To address this issue, we are making a petition of BHS signatures to present to the CALSTRS board members. Everyone can make a difference by signing the petition and encouraging their friends and teachers to sign it too! Sign the petition for our futures!

Check out the infographic in the email bulletin and around the school for more info.

Divestment 1:30 minute video

We are a group of students and teachers passionate about fossil fuel divestment supported by organizations like YVA, Fossil Free California, CTA Divest and more.

Submitted by zaiabachrach@students.berkeley.net 


This week in BHS Athletics!

Upcoming Home Games.

On Wednesday, 

Girls Soccer plays Castro Valley. JV at 4:30. Varsity at 6:30.

On Friday, 

Boys Basketball plays Mt. Diablo. JV at 5:00. Varsity at 6:30.

On Saturday,

Girls Soccer plays Monte Vista. Freshmen at 10:00 am. Varsity at 12:00.

Boys Soccer plays Foothill. JV at 4:00. Freshmen at 2:00.

Boys Basketball plays Castlemont. JV at 12:30. Varsity at 11:00.

Boy’s Pre-season Tennis Meeting

Date: December 14, 2022

Time: 1:45pm

Location: Stadium Grandstand Bleachers

Learn about tryouts and preparing for the season

Contact jeffreyjue@icloud.com 

CAN’T MAKE IT TO A GAME? STREAM HOME GAMES FOR FREE

Watch the YouTube stream of home Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and lacrosse games for free.

Click here to get registered for winter or spring sports.

berkeleyhighathletics.org

Twitter @BHSjacketSports

Go Jackets!


Holidays Around the World

Here’s a written version of the holidays this month, you can look into them if you’re interested!

On the 1st of this month was world AIDS day, bringing awareness to the AIDS pandemic and the people lost during it. December 2nd was Special education day, Commemorating the signing of the individuals with disabilities Education Act in 1975. This act let children with special needs have free public education. December 3rd is International Day of persons with disabilities, it brings awareness to the disabled community and all of their many contributions, challenges, triumphs, and much more. December 7th is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It honors those who were victims of the Pearl Harbor attack, and commemorates the day it happened. Thursday, December 8th, is Bodhi Day. Celebrated In the Buddhist religion, this holiday commemorates the day Buddha came to enlightenment. Human Rights Day is on the 10th, it recognizes the anniversary of the universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Here’s a feedback form if you have anything you’d like to bring up about bhs and its cultures/representation or treatment of those cultures, and a form for submitting holidays for the Holidays ATW! Thank you so much and have an amazing week 🙂

https://forms.gle/Taoq3yEwKW3dyu3PA
https://forms.gle/5t33B7jHNyrJ4vdMA

– Jessica Hipona

BHS Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs

@bhs_multicultural_affairs


Sustainable Holiday Gift Making Event> > > moved to BHS Cafeteria

Come to the BHS Cafeteria during lunch on Friday, December 9th for an eco holiday gift making event put on by the BHS Green Team and the Sunrise Club! There will be free hot chocolate and crafts, as well as opportunities to get involved in climate activism at BHS! If you can, please bring mason jars for making sustainable house cleaner and plants if you want to contribute to a plant drive. Email berkeleyhighgreen@gmail.com or medinalam@students.berkeley.net  for more info. 

@bhsgreenteam


Class of 2023 Senior Letter

Click here

Seniors Cap & Gown Orders

Achievers WAS on campus Thursday, December 1, near the Donahue Gym to handle any of your graduation questions or needs such as Cap & Gown, class ring, announcements, etc. 

Cap & Gowns, Class Rings, & Graduation Announcements 

Graduation orders can be placed at any time online, by phone or by mail. Achievers Inc. handles orders for just the cap and gown as well as rings, announcements, grad swag and even graduation packages. Cap & gowns are traditionally worn at an in-person graduation. Consider using a cap & gown for senior portraits, graduation pictures, at home celebrations as well as any of graduation activities to be confirmed in the spring.

Online: GraduationOrder.com  (password bhs510)

Phone: 408.441.7200 Monday – Friday   9:00 am – 4:00 pm (English/Spanish)

Mail: Achievers Inc., 877 Commercial Street, San Jose, CA 95112 


Audition for “Room for Improvement”

Students, come out and audition for “”Room for Improvement,”” the  2023 JV and Varsity Teams-

This BHS’s award winning improvisation and sketch comedy group, founded by students in 2018.

Now run as part of the 7th period Advanced Theatre projects Honors class, R.F.I. is a fun way to meet people, do shows, and discover Long Form Improvisation. No previous experience needed, only a willingness to play, have fun, listen, and try your best. 

Auditions and callbacks are January 3,4,5,6 Come and sign up in Portable 3 or email Mr. Winer directly for a time slot at jordanwiner@berkeley.net 


OPEN MIC by SLAM CLUB 

DATE CHANGED TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 8!

Hi Berkeley High! Do you have something to share? Come out to the Open mic hosted by the Student Led Arts Movement, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 in the Library AT LUNCH. Perform poetry, spoken word, speech, song, dance, something else, or just come to support your friends! Snacks provided. Featured performances by members of the SLAM Club.

If you’d like to perform, go to slamberkeleyhigh.carrd.co and fill out the form there. You can also DM us on instagram @slamberkeleyhigh or email juliasegre@students.berkeley.net with any questions.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED! SIGN UP TODAY!

Submitted by  juliasegre@students.berkeley.net 

@slamberkeleyhigh


TeenTechSF is organizing our 2022 Global Youth Summit

TeenTechSF is organizing our 2022 Global Youth Summit on Dec 10 this year! Like all TeenTechSF programs, this event is free, but registration is required and space is limited. 

2022 TeenTechSF Global Youth Summit

Saturday, December 10, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

“Innovation: Forging Our Future”

Location: to be announced!

REGISTER NOW AT: 2022-ttsf-global-youth-summit.eventbrite.com

All are welcome to an action-packed morning connecting teens with tech leaders across the Bay Area and around the world. Meet people from diverse communities and listen to live speakers, panels on global tech trends and practical advice on STEM academic and professional careers.

Keynote address from Adam Cheyer, Siri Creator, Change.org Founder, Samsung Mobile Research & Development VP and more recently Otter.ai Advisor and in live discussion with Shan Ren, Creative Technology trailblazer & Women’s Empowerment Leader at Google.

In addition, messages from mentors from all around the world including: Donna Hilliard from Code Tenderloin, Eden Yates from Cling Systems, Skyler Chan from Sonder, Grimaldy Gunawan from Shopping.io, Claire Wang from Angel Hacks, and Albert Hu from SuperTech and MIT, sharing insights on everything from how to build the next big idea as a founder in high school, to how the tech industry is reshaping the way we expedite battery recycling!

We’ll also be partnering with Hour of Code to offer free hands-on STEM workshops including app and website development, and Maker Movement activities with Makey Makey, Little Bits, and Arduino. Feel free to check out our newest workshops: “What’s Artificial Intelligence All About? with Google Teachable Machine” and “Guide to Networking and Public Speaking.” No prior coding experience is necessary! 

Like all TeenTechSF activities, this event is free, but advance registration is required. Space is limited, so sign up now: 2022 TeenTechSF Global Youth Summit

We’re only able to accommodate 150 students on site — so be sure to register now! We’ll be accommodating parents and mentors on a space-available basis.

TeenTechSF is run by and for teens – Find out more about Who We Are and What We Do at TeenTechSF.org and fill out tinyurl.com/TTSFLeadershipInterest if you’d like to join the TeenTechSF student leadership team! 

We hope to see your community there!


Oakland Climate Action Day

Berkeley High, you are invited to join the Oakland Climate Action Day! This is a free climate action volunteer event and celebration that highlights community climate action opportunities at Oakland organizations in the areas of Urban Greening, Organic Waste and Edible Food Recovery, and Wildfire Resiliency

DATE: December 10th, 2022

TIME: 8:30am – 2:00pm (flexible end time)

LOCATION: Liberation Park (kickoff location) and partnering Oakland organizations (volunteer shifts)

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT | LEARN MORE HERE!  

*this is not a B.U.S.D. sponsored event

A few follow-up notes to share with interested folks 

  • All students under the age of 18 years old will need a signed minor consent waiver to participate. 
  • The volunteer shifts are at partnering Oakland organizations, so there is some travel involved to get from the kickoff location to the volunteer shifts. Folks should plan ahead to either carpool and/or feel comfortable taking public transportation. 
  • Students under the age of 16 years old will need a parent to create an account to register them for the event. 

Submitted by karen@hoba.org Karen Lally, Hands On Bay Area Coordinator


UNITY WEEK FEEDBACK BHS FOOD & ESSENTIAL ITEMS DRIVE

NOV 14 – DEC 13

@bhs_chiefofservice


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form

Need a Locker? Visit C210 or complete this form.

Order a 2022-23 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

New Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Oct. 31

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2023 Senior Letter 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Common Concerns Form

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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`1

9.30 VIDEO BULLETIN: UNITY WEEK 22, SR SUNRISE, OUR MONOLOGUES, BHS ATHLETICS, PLAY in a BAND?, IN-PERSON DANCE TIX SALES, & much more buzz…

2022-2023 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 

STUDENT BULLETIN

David D-R., Chief of Publicity

Ari F., Chief of Publicity

Valerie L, Chief of Publicity

Mr. V, Director of Student Activities

Bulletins & more  @juicethejackets Instagram

BHS Leadership website

 Video Bulletin Catalog (requires BUSD account)


Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

Submit a Bulletin

September 30, 2022

Here is today’s video bulletin:


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


FALL 2022 CLUB PROMO VIDEOS

Check out BHS student clubs promo videos.


UNITY WEEK 2022

We are excited to officially announce that Unity Week 2022 will take place during October 11-15. Student leadership is recruiting clubs, staff, and working with parent groups to host a safe, fun and spirited week of dress-up days and Staff vs Student games. In addition, we are recruiting clubs to host games as well as student bands to play music at lunch. Contact Mr. V or your local student leader about how to get involved.

Here are the theme days

On Tuesday, dress in a single color from head to toe for Monochrome Day.

On Wednesday, find 1, 2, 3, 4 or more friends to dress alike for Twin Day.

On Thursday, represent your favorite Minion for Minion Day…Or just wear a yellow shirt with goggles.

On Friday, put on that red & gold proudly for Jacket Pride Day.

And finally, come out to support the BHS Athletics as Football faces Washington in the day and then we party into the night at the Tropical Homecoming Dance.

We can’t wait to see you in your festive outfits to celebrate your school pride in a uniquely Berkeley way. More details about activities and behavioral expectations will be released as we approach Unity Week. 


***UPDATE now October 11th***

Make-up Student ID Dates

These are the open time slots for all students who need to take their first photo of the 2022-23 school year. Photos be will taken in the BHS Cafeteria (D-Building) 

Monday, October 11th: before school, at lunch or after school


Preferred Name in Yearbook?

If your name in the Berkeley High or BUSD system is a name other than the name that you go by, and you would like your name changed in the Berkeley High Yearbook, please dm the BHS Yearbook instagram @berkeleyearbook (with only one “y”) or email the yearbook at bhsyearbook@berkeley.net with your correct name for the 2022-2023 yearbook so we can make sure it’s updated. 

Thanks!

Submitted by  bhsyearbook@berkeley.net

@berkeleyearbook


Latinx Chicanx History Month celebratory issue!

The Jacket is still taking submissions for our upcoming Latinx Chicanx History Month celebratory issue! Submissions can be anything from artwork to a written piece, including a poem, drawing, photo, ect. We welcome anyone to submit something that represents what this month means to BHS students. Please send in your work to liannaleung@students.berkeley.net by THIS FRIDAY, September 30.

@bhsjacket


Join the brand new Berkeley High Aviation Club! 

Whether you are interested in becoming a pilot, flying remote control planes, or watching movies about airplanes, this club is for you! Our first meeting is Tuesday October 4th at lunch in room C400. Meetings will be every Tuesday at lunch.

Submitted by owenalper@students.berkeley.net


Applying to any UCs?

Are you applying to any UCs this college application season? Do you plan on applying in the future? Come to the UC Personal Insight Question Workshop! It is hosted by a UC Berkeley admissions officer and the DCAC/EAOP program at BHS. 

This is a school-wide event, so all students are encouraged and eligible to attend.

 College and Career Center

Wednesday, October 5th 

6th period

absences will be excused. 

You can learn more about: What are the PIQs? What do successful PIQ responses look like? What should I avoid? What does each question address?. You can find all the information on the DCAC/EAOP Instagram, @eaopdcacbhs. Or, if you have questions you can visit Ms. Martinez in the CCC or reach them by email. Hope to see you there!

Submitted by mayamartinez@partner.berkeley.net


AUDITION for the BERKELEY HIGH TALENT SHOW in NOVEMBER

There will be a talent show on Friday night, November 4th in the Little Theater! We will have auditions in early October weeks before the show, so get your act together and show us what you got! 

Sign up for an audition time here.

And follow our Instagram @bhsleadership2025 and read the bulletin to get more info about ticket sales and sign ups.

 @bhsleadership2025 


LOOKING FOR BAND MEMBERS

BHS talent show performers Roberto and Derek are looking to participate in the talent show but are in need of a heavy metal drummer, bassist, and vocalist. Please reach out to Roberto (contact information on screen) if this applies to you and if you’re interested in doing the talent show. 

Submitted by robertoocampo@students.berkeley.net

@kramer_ro


BHS Mock Election

Tuesday, November 8th is election day for all California voters. Berkeley High will conduct a mock election along with over a thousand other California schools. We will share the voter’s guide and teaching materials with staff today. On October 5th, we will open up the online ballot to all Berkeley High Students to make selections for governor, senator and state propositions. The BHS mock election Results will be shared on October 12th. If you are or about to be 18 years old, please register to vote today. 

CA Voter’s Guide

Student Voter Information Guide

BHS MOCK ELECTION BALLOT to open OCT. 5

Submitted by Mr. V


Help Get Out The Vote!

Berkeley High! We need your help to get out the vote in swing districts! Join us in G216 to keep decorating and beginning to write postcards, Monday at lunch! We’ve decorated 226 so far, help us get to 1000 for midterms!

Submitted by medinalam@students.berkeley.net

@sunriseberkeleyhigh


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


A Tropical Homecoming Dance

A Tropical Homecoming Dance is coming to Berkeley High on October 15th. The Junior Class Leadership team is collaborating with the Poly Club to put on an amazing evening of island vibes. Guests can expect light food options, food and beverage for sale, karaoke, performances, and free photo booth pics. Guests will also have access to professional photography at an extra cost. This is a semi-formal event for all grades 9-12. For this dance, no non-BHS students will be allowed. Students will have their names screened for any attendance and/or discipline issues.

A Tropical Homecoming Dance Tickets Sold Here

Tickets go on sale Monday, September 26 online only. 

In-Person Ticket Sales

Begin Friday, September 30th at lunch.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Leadership Office in the BHS cafeteria during lunch time.

Please bring cash or credit card.

No Venmo, Apple Pay, or Checks at this time.

Students who qualify for free & reduced lunch will pay the $10 reduced price.

We are limited in the overall tickets that can be sold, so please buy early!

We need parent or staff volunteers!

And if you are a parent or staff member looking to support the event, please contact parent volunteer coordinator, Yolanda Brown-Clark

@bhs2024leadership

@bhspolyclub_


NOMINATE HOMECOMING ROYALTY

In honor of bringing back the Homecoming Dance, we would love to include a Homecoming Royalty where you guys can vote for your peers! Make sure to nominate who you think best represents your small learning community! The top nominees will be announced next Friday (10/07) and one last round of votes will be shared out to you guys! Homecoming Royalty will be announced at the Homecoming Dance! 

NOMINATATION FORM

Submitted by Jasmine Moreira Cortes& Natalia Blanco


Gender Expansive support group

Are you transgender, non-binary, agender, genderfluid, or gender expansive? Are you interested in meeting in a safe and confidential community space, talking about issues in your life, and getting support from your peers? 

If so, Please contact Mx. Laroia-Nguyen to sign up or ask questions. Their email is noahlaroianguyen@berkeley.net and they are in room H101. Meetings will be once a week alternating 1st, 3rd, and 5th periods.


Peace At The Creek Short Film Releases October 1st 

I bet you’ve never seen a film about salamanders, environmental activism, social justice themes, and growing up! Did I forget salamanders?

Don’t be alarmed; a group of Berkeley High School students has created a short movie that delves into the realm of all these criteria. When two boys’ favorite creek and beloved salamanders are threatened by construction, one reacts with aggression, and the other tries to fight with words. “Peace at the Creek” is the name.

This short film is sure to spark a hunger for environmental activism amongst students, and give Berkeley High school students hope that they can influence their surroundings and make a change in this world. Ultimately, having a positive influence on the culture and stewardship of Berkeley High School students! Especially when it comes to protecting the things we love. Like the environment or salamanders!

Check out the short film and plenty of behind-the-scenes content on Instagram:

Submitted by keamorshed@students.berkeley.net

@peaceatthecreek


BHS Coup Ultimate Frisbee Starting Soon! 

If you want to play Ultimate at BHS this fall, we are kicking off on October 2nd with the first practice. Anyone interested should fill out the interest form linked below. Practice details will be sent to anyone who fills out this form.

 Join the team and help us win states again!

Submitted by hubertwalker@students.berkeley.net

@berkeleyhighultimate


This week in BHS Athletics!

BHS Boys Soccer

Attention: All students interested in playing Boys Soccer at Berkeley High this winter. The annual preseason meeting will be held at 3pm on Sunday, October 2nd at the Sports Basement in Berkeley – 2727 Milvia St. By the meeting students should have registered for tryouts through Home Campus (on the BHS Athletics website at berkeleyhighathletics.org) and submitted, or at least scheduled, a physical exam. Coaches will provide program history, the arc of the season and tryout details. Students and parents are welcome, at least one representative from each family should plan to attend. 

Atención: Todos los estudiantes interesados en jugar Boys Soccer en Berkeley High este invierno. La reunión anual de pretemporada se llevará a cabo a las 3 p.m. el domingo 2de Octubre  en el Sports Basement en Berkeley – 2727 Milvia St. Para la reunión, los estudiantes deben haberse registrado para las pruebas a través de Home Campus(en el sitio web de BHS at  berkeleyhighathletics.org) y haber presentado un examen físico. Los entrenadores proporcionarán la historia del programa y los detalles de la prueba. Los estudiantes y los padres son bienvenidos, al menos un representante de cada familia debe planear asistir.

Contact stace@bandworks.com 

@bhsmenssoccer

Here are this week’s home games.

CAN’T MAKE IT TO A GAME? STREAM HOME GAMES FOR FREE

Watch the YouTube stream of home Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and lacrosse games for free.

Click here to get registered for winter or spring sports.

berkeleyhighathletics.org

Twitter @BHSjacketSports

Go Jackets!


College Advising Available for 9th, 10th, & 11th Graders

Do you know what you are doing after high school? Do you have questions about college? The Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC) and Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is recruiting for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade! You will receive 1-on-1 college advising, have a college success plan, be invited to exclusive college events, learn how to be a strong candidate for colleges, and more! Since DCAC/EAOP is rooted in promoting educational equity, in order to qualify for this program you must be Ethnically underrepresented: Self identify as being African American/Black, Chicanx/Latinx, Native American, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Hmong, Cambodian, Laotian, or Vietnamese, OR Low income: Receive free/reduced lunch at school, OR First generation: First in your family to attend college. You need to identify with at least one of those groups, NOT ALL 3. If you are interested in applying or have questions, please contact Ms. Martinez in the College and Career Center by email or in person.

Submitted by mayamartinez@partner.berkeley.net

@eaopdcacbhs


Who’s ready to unite the fight against climate change?

We are! Sign up for the Unite the Fight Climate Summit to join us.

When: Wednesday, October 12th, 8:30-3:30 (in other words, it’s a full-day event – you’ll be excused from classes for the day if selected)

Who’s it for: Anyone already engaged in climate/environmental justice work at BHS and beyond or that’s interested in getting involved!

What: An opportunity to hear from current climate activists, make an action plan for climate justice work at BHS, and discuss how to address the intersectionality and urgency of climate change at the school and in the general Bay Area!

The deadline to sign up is coming up on September 30! Apply here 

Make your voice heard at the Unite the Fight Climate Summit!

Submitted by ellasuring@students.berkeley.net


Volunteer Swim Partners Needed!

Children with disabilities need swim partners! SNAPkids is looking for motivated, positive volunteers to work with our swimmers. You need to be at least 15 years old and swim well. This is a great way to earn community service credit and have fun. We swim on Sundays from 9:00-11:00am at the Albany Aquatic Center and 11:30am-1:30pm at the Downtown Berkeley YMCA right next to campus. Registration is continuous throughout the semester.

Ready to join us? Complete the volunteer form: or visit the website: www.snapkids.org for more information.

Submitted by sharifmusaji@berkeley.net


SUBMIT/AUDITION FOR OUR MONOLOGUES! DEADLINE OCTOBER 8TH

Our Monologues is taking submissions and audition sign ups RIGHT NOW! Submit by OCTOBER 8th; submissions can be poems, songs, speeches, and more. Submissions can be completely anonymous, and you do not have to audition if you submit something.

Reach out to @ourmonologuesbhs on Instagram or ourmonologuesbh@gmail.com with questions or concerns!!! Juniper and Mimia are loving the submissions received so far, and are so so excited to see what you all have to share <3

Submitted by mimiaousilas@students.berkeley.net

@ourmonologuesbhs


Come AUDITION for Berkeley High’s

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

We are looking for 9 performers to star in the musical! Come prepared with two 2-3 minute monologues (one comedy one dramatic) and a 2-3 minute song (Don’t forget to bring sheet music for accompaniment).

Monologues will be provided if you can’t prepare one ahead of time.

Auditions are OCTOBER 8TH!

We are also looking for CHOREOGRAPHERS, STAGE MANAGER, and an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR.

Please fill in the form for the corresponding position you would like to take part of. The deadline to apply for the PRODUCTION team is OCTOBER 1ST.

Contact fernandorobles@berkeley.net

@bhs.stage.tech 


Class of 2023 Senior Portrait Update

Seniors, there will be one more round of portrait appointments on campus October 17-21. If you have yet to take your portraits with Prestige, you should expect to receive an email reminder in early October. You must take a portrait with Prestige by Thanksgiving Break if you want to have that photo in the yearbook. After this next round of appointments you should expect to travel to Prestige’s Hayward office if needed.

Prestige Portraits will send out appointment information by email and mail 14 days prior to the appointment. Also, students will get appointment information 7 days, 3 days, and 24 hours prior to the appointment.  If you would like to cancel or change the appointment time they can call 877-825-7922 or email us at byarea@lifetouch.com. Please let Prestige know if you have any questions.

If you would like to take your portraits on a different date than what is listed above, please schedule an appointment with Prestige at their Hayward office


Petition to Graduate Early

And Seniors, If you are thinking about completing your graduation requirements by the end of the first semester,  you will need to complete the Petition to Graduate Early Form and submit it to your counselor or to the Registrar’s Office before 3 p.m., Friday, October 7th 2022

Submitted by bhsregistrar@berkeley.net


Free & Reduced Meals Verification 

Families should complete an EZ Meal App in order to receive benefits under the free & reduced lunch program. If determined to qualify, students can receive discounts to school events (prom, graduation, etc.) among other testing discounts if they have completed forms on file with B.U.S.D. Once determined to qualify for free & reduced meals, Nutrition Services will send a paper copy of the eligibility letter to the home mailing address. To receive the discount, this paper copy or digital photo of the eligibility letter will be shown to school officials overseeing the school event. Families can also request an eligibility letter if they completed the Alternative Income Form at registration. 

If a household needs another letter they should contact Sara Leon either through saraleon@berkeley.net or nutritionservices@berkeley.net. This information is protected by right to privacy so we are not able to provide this information to minors or someone other than the head of household. Requests can be made by phone 510.644.6200 or through email, or by US mail 2020 Bonar Street, Suite 1, Berkeley CA, 94702. Nutrition Services require up to three days to process their request as these do not tend to come in one at a time. 


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form (please take a new 2022-23 ID photo first)

WELCOME ASSEMBLY slide deck

Need a Locker? Visit C210 or complete this form.

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List 

New Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Oct. 31

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2023 Senior Letter (updated Fall 2022) 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Common Concerns Form

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

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