9.18 BULLETIN: BACK 2 SCHOOL NIGHT, DISABILITY STUDENT UNION, GENDER SEXUALITY ALLIANCE, YOUTH & GOVERNMENT, TALENT SHOW, & much more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday September 18, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

9.16-9.27 National High School Voter Education Weeks

9.26 BHS Back to School Night

September 23-27 – Talent Show Auditions

September 30 – Make Up Photo Day in BHS Cafeteria

10.10 Talent Show

10.15-19 Unity Week

10.19 Homecoming Dance / Game (tickets on sale 9.30)

10.21 Last to Register to vote

If you have a schoolwide event to promote, contact Mr. V


The Disability Student Union

The Disability Student Union is a place for students with any type of disability, visible or invisible, physical, mental, or emotional to un-mask, build community with peers, and advocate for equal disability rights at this school. We meet on Wednesdays starting today during lunch in M105.

Submitted by emmaknisbacher@students.berkeley.net 


Gender and Sexuality Alliance

GSA is the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, where we talk about queer topics. We are hoping to have enough participants to have a Queer Prom this Spring, but we need lots of interested people! We normally meet in C127 (Ms. Boylan’s room) on FRIDAY LUNCHES, but she is out currently, so we’re meeting on THE STUDENT GREEN on the concrete (same time). We’re looking for students able to join and be on leadership throughout the year. 

Email @gsaberkeleyhigh@gmail.com if you have any questions.

@bhsqueer


Register & Vote

All Oakland & Berkeley 16- and 17-year-olds are eligible to vote for their School Board in the upcoming election. You must register first before October 21st. To register online, you will need a driver’s license number, a state ID number, or the last 4 digits of your social security number.


BHS Civic Leaders Voter Registration

On September 17th there will be a BHS Civic Leaders Voter Registration event going on until lunchtime in the BHS library and out on the Campus Green at lunch. This event is for all people who want to register or pre-register to vote. In Berkeley, it is possible for people 16 and up to vote in the School Board Election. Come for the chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card as well as grab some candy! 

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM

BHS Civic Leaders is hosting a school board candidate forum! When? Tuesday October 8, 5:30-6:30 PM! Where? The BHS Little Theater! If you have any questions, please email bhscivicleaders@gmail.com 

Email us at bhscivicleaders@gmail.com or our instagram @bhscivicleadersclub. 


Youth and Government meets tonight 

Youth and Government meets tonight at 7:30 at the YMCA teen center.  We are first hosting a school board rep candidate and then will be talking more about the program and doing some fun games.  Be there!

Submitted by chiarahyman@students.berkeley.net

@berkeleydelegation


National Merit Scholarship

Congratulations to the 11 Berkeley High School seniors who qualified as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! Good luck to juniors and seniors applying for  National Merit via the PSAT.

Max Bianchi-McElwee,

Simon Cheng,

Amon Cline,

Anna Coleman,

Benjamin Dernburg,

Ilana Nickolaus,

Violet Philhower,

Alita Saenz, 

Emanuel Simic,

Lucas Srinivasan, 

and

Calder Underwood

National Merit Semifinalists


Our Monologues

This is a reminder to submit and sign-up to audition for Our Monologues! If you don’t know what Our Monologues is, it is basically a collection of stories from the Berkeley High community performed by Berkeley High students through song, dance, and (of course) monologues! We cover a wide range of topics from identity to relationships to whatever teenagers care about at the time. 

The submission link is here

and on our website ourmonologuesbhs.wordpress.com  

and on our Instagram @OurMonologuesBHS, 

and also please remember to sign-up to audition using this link

 (which is also on our Instagram and website):.

We encourage all dancers, singers, performers, or people who just want to try something new to sign-up to audition! Auditions will take place during the first week of October but you will not be able to audition if you don’t sign up, so sign up ASAP! 

Details will come out to those who sign-up very soon, and as always please reach out to us at ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.


Audition for the BHS spring mystery musical! 

Auditions will be held September 24th and 25th at 4pm in A101. Callbacks are October 1st and 2nd at 4pm in A-101. If you want more information come to the information sessions at lunch in A101 on September 10th and 18th.

 Sign up for auditions here 

Contact caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


BHS ATHLETICS

BHS BOYS SOCCER

All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High this winter please make plans to attend our annual preseason meeting on Tuesday, October 1st from 5:15 to 6:30pm at the Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Soccer tryouts begin November 4th – go to www.homecampus.com and register today!

Todos los ninos interesados en jugar fútbol para Berkeley High este invierno hagan planes para asistir a nuestra reunion annual de pretemporade el martes 1 de octubre de 5:15 a 6:30pm en Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Las pruebas de fútbol comienzan el 4 de noveimbre. ¡Visite www.homecampus.com y regístrese hoy!

Tuesday, October 1st @ 5:15pm

Sports Basement

2727 Milvia St., Berkeley

Contact stace@bandworks.com  

@bhsmenssoccer

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


TALENT SHOW OCTOBER 10

AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE SEPTEMBER 23-27

FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM TO GET AN AUDITION SPOT !

https://forms.gle/WgBVghZ6KpAp9hFG7

Submitted by emmacandler@students.berkeley.net 

rigzingyaltsen@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs2027_leadership


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


Upcoming Young Adult Project Events

Silent Disco

Prepare to groove all night long at our Silent Disco Night! Grab your wireless headphones and select

from three DJ channels playing, pop, hip/hop, or R&B music – your favorite beats are set for an

unforgettable dancing experience! This is a free event is happening on September 20th from 6-8pm, for

high school students. Register today!

Teen Night

Every Friday night from 5-9pm, YAP (Young Adult Project) offers a fun, safe space to hang out with

you and your friends. Come play basketball, video games, watch movies, video game competitions,

dance, eat snacks and food or just hang out with your friends.

Submitted by  Joaquim Lee JoLee@berkeleyca.gov 


Yearbook Name Changes

Please fill out the attached Google form if you go by a name different than the one that is listed in Infinite Campus. This is primarily for folks who are trans or go by their middle name, no nicknames please.

https://forms.gle/h5X5f8n1grhLga3H9

Yearbooks are available for presale!!

Right now they cost $75, but prices will rise on November 1st so make sure to order yours before then.

https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/

Code 16356

Seniors, it’s time to submit your senior quotes! 

This is a special quote that can be funny, sentimental or anything in between. Submitting one ASAP ensures that yours will be featured in the book, so submit as soon as you can! 

You can use this link

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook 


 Pancake Fundraiser 

The BHS Cheer team is having a Pancake Fundraiser on Sept 28th from 8am-10am at Applebee’s located in Alameda, CA. The tickets are $20. You can purchase from any cheerleader or email coach Tiffany at tiffanysutherland@berkeley.net

Thanks for your support!! GO JACKETS!!!!!

@bhs_cheerteam


Teen Programs at the Berkeley Public Library

On the Rooftop author talk and live band

 9/25 at the Hillside Club

Join us for an evening of live music and conversation at the Hillside Club (2286 Cedar St). Author Margaret Wilkerson Sexton will discuss her book, “On the Rooftop” with host Lewis Watts, author of “Harlem of the West”. Featuring live jazz music by the legendary all women big band Melba’s Kitchen.

TTRPGs (D&D and other games)

North Berkeley Library,

 first Friday of the month starting 9/6

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer? Does this all sound like nonsense, but you’re interested in having fun on a Friday afternoon in a relaxed and inclusive space? Come on down to Teen Room at North Branch for games at the library!

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Application Workshop 

We are looking for our 2025 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate! If you are interested in applying, come check out our application workshop on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 24th in the Teen Room at Central. We will help you with your resume and selecting/editing poems to submit.

Contact rbrown@berkeleyca.gov 

www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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

9.16 BULLETIN: CANDIDATE FORUM, VOTER EDUCATION WEEK, HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, HOCO THEME, MYSTERY MUSICAL, HALLOWEEN CLUB, OUR MONOLOGUES & much more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday September 16, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

9.17 National Voter Registration Day

9.20 9th Grade Assembly 

9.26 BHS Back to School Night

September 23-27 – Talent Show Auditions

September 30 – Make Up Photo Day in BHS Cafeteria

10.10 Talent Show

10.15-19 Unity Week

10.19 Homecoming Dance / Game

10.21 Last to Register to vote

If you have a schoolwide event to promote, contact Mr. V


Register to Vote & then Vote

All Oakland & Berkeley 16- and 17-year-olds are eligible to vote for their School Board in the upcoming election. You must register first before October 21st. To register online, you will need a driver’s license number, a state ID number, or the last 4 digits of your social security number.


BHS Civic Leaders Voter Registration

On September 17th there will be a BHS Civic Leaders Voter Registration event going on until lunchtime in the BHS library and out on the Campus Green at lunch. This event is for all people who want to register or pre-register to vote. In Berkeley, it is possible for people 16 and up to vote in the School Board Election. Come for the chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card as well as grab some candy! 

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM

BHS Civic Leaders is hosting a school board candidate forum! When? Tuesday October 8, 5:30-6:30 PM! Where? The BHS Little Theater! If you have any questions, please email bhscivicleaders@gmail.com 

Email us at bhscivicleaders@gmail.com or our instagram @bhscivicleadersclub. 


National Merit Scholarship

Congratulations to the 11 Berkeley High School seniors who qualified as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! Good luck to juniors and seniors applying for  National Merit via the PSAT.

Max Bianchi-McElwee,

Simon Cheng,

Amon Cline,

Anna Coleman,

Benjamin Dernburg,

Ilana Nickolaus,

Violet Philhower,

Alita Saenz, 

Emanuel Simic,

Lucas Srinivasan, 

and

Calder Underwood

National Merit Semifinalists


Our Monologues

This is a reminder to submit and sign-up to audition for Our Monologues! If you don’t know what Our Monologues is, it is basically a collection of stories from the Berkeley High community performed by Berkeley High students through song, dance, and (of course) monologues! We cover a wide range of topics from identity to relationships to whatever teenagers care about at the time. 

The submission link is here

and on our website ourmonologuesbhs.wordpress.com  

and on our Instagram @OurMonologuesBHS, 

and also please remember to sign-up to audition using this link

 (which is also on our Instagram and website):.

We encourage all dancers, singers, performers, or people who just want to try something new to sign-up to audition! Auditions will take place during the first week of October but you will not be able to audition if you don’t sign up, so sign up ASAP! 

Details will come out to those who sign-up very soon, and as always please reach out to us at ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.


Audition for the BHS spring mystery musical! 

Auditions will be held September 24th and 25th at 4pm in A101. Callbacks are October 1st and 2nd at 4pm in A-101. If you want more information come to the information sessions at lunch in A101 on September 10th and 18th.

 Sign up for auditions here 

Contact caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


BHS ATHLETICS

GIRLS LACROSSE

Are you interested in trying out for girls lacrosse in the spring? Attend the pre-season meeting on Tuesday September 17th at lunch on the football field! Come ask Ms. Potmesil in D142 if you have any questions. 

Contact meganpotmesil@berkeley.net 

@bhswlacrosse

BHS BOYS SOCCER

All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High this winter please make plans to attend our annual preseason meeting on Tuesday, October 1st from 5:15 to 6:30pm at the Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Soccer tryouts begin November 4th – go to www.homecampus.com and register today!

Todos los ninos interesados en jugar fútbol para Berkeley High este invierno hagan planes para asistir a nuestra reunion annual de pretemporade el martes 1 de octubre de 5:15 a 6:30pm en Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Las pruebas de fútbol comienzan el 4 de noveimbre. ¡Visite www.homecampus.com y regístrese hoy!

Tuesday, October 1st @ 5:15pm

Sports Basement

2727 Milvia St., Berkeley

Contact stace@bandworks.com  

@bhsmenssoccer

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Halloween club. 

Monday.

The library.

Pull up, sign up.

Submitted by Jinjones@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhalloweenclub


TALENT SHOW OCTOBER 10

AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE SEPTEMBER 23-27

FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM TO GET AN AUDITION SPOT !

https://forms.gle/WgBVghZ6KpAp9hFG7

Submitted by emmacandler@students.berkeley.net 

rigzingyaltsen@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs2027_leadership


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


Upcoming Young Adult Project Events

Silent Disco

Prepare to groove all night long at our Silent Disco Night! Grab your wireless headphones and select

from three DJ channels playing, pop, hip/hop, or R&B music – your favorite beats are set for an

unforgettable dancing experience! This is a free event is happening on September 20th from 6-8pm, for

high school students. Register today!

Teen Night

Every Friday night from 5-9pm, YAP (Young Adult Project) offers a fun, safe space to hang out with

you and your friends. Come play basketball, video games, watch movies, video game competitions,

dance, eat snacks and food or just hang out with your friends.

Submitted by  Joaquim Lee JoLee@berkeleyca.gov 


Yearbook Name Changes

Please fill out the attached Google form if you go by a name different than the one that is listed in Infinite Campus. This is primarily for folks who are trans or go by their middle name, no nicknames please.

https://forms.gle/h5X5f8n1grhLga3H9

Yearbooks are available for presale!!

Right now they cost $75, but prices will rise on November 1st so make sure to order yours before then.

https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/

Code 16356

Seniors, it’s time to submit your senior quotes! 

This is a special quote that can be funny, sentimental or anything in between. Submitting one ASAP ensures that yours will be featured in the book, so submit as soon as you can! 

You can use this link

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook 


 Pancake Fundraiser 

The BHS Cheer team is having a Pancake Fundraiser on Sept 28th from 8am-10am at Applebee’s located in Alameda, CA. The tickets are $20. You can purchase from any cheerleader or email coach Tiffany at tiffanysutherland@berkeley.net

Thanks for your support!! GO JACKETS!!!!!

@bhs_cheerteam


Teen Programs at the Berkeley Public Library

On the Rooftop author talk and live band

 9/25 at the Hillside Club

Join us for an evening of live music and conversation at the Hillside Club (2286 Cedar St). Author Margaret Wilkerson Sexton will discuss her book, “On the Rooftop” with host Lewis Watts, author of “Harlem of the West”. Featuring live jazz music by the legendary all women big band Melba’s Kitchen.

TTRPGs (D&D and other games)

North Berkeley Library,

 first Friday of the month starting 9/6

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer? Does this all sound like nonsense, but you’re interested in having fun on a Friday afternoon in a relaxed and inclusive space? Come on down to Teen Room at North Branch for games at the library!

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Application Workshop 

We are looking for our 2025 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate! If you are interested in applying, come check out our application workshop on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 24th in the Teen Room at Central. We will help you with your resume and selecting/editing poems to submit.

Contact rbrown@berkeleyca.gov 

www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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

9.13 BULLETIN: LACROSSE, VOTER REGISTRATION, MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION, JACKET STAFF OF THE DAY, TEEN NIGHT, FOOTBALL & CHEER TONIGHT, LAST DAY FOR JACKET NEWSPAPER & much more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday September 13, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

9.17 National Voter Registration Day

9.20 9th Grade Assembly 

9.26 BHS Back to School Night

September 23-27 – Talent Show Auditions

September 30 – Make Up Photo Day in BHS Cafeteria

10.10 Talent Show

10.15-19 Unity Week

10.19 Homecoming Dance / Game

If you have a schoolwide event to promote, contact Mr. V


BHS ATHLETICS

GIRLS LACROSSE

Are you interested in trying out for girls lacrosse in the spring? Attend the pre-season meeting on Tuesday September 17th at lunch on the football field! Come ask Ms. Potmesil in D142 if you have any questions. 

Contact meganpotmesil@berkeley.net 

@bhswlacrosse

BHS BOYS SOCCER

All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High this winter please make plans to attend our annual preseason meeting on Tuesday, October 1st from 5:15 to 6:30pm at the Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Soccer tryouts begin November 4th – go to www.homecampus.com and register today!

Todos los ninos interesados en jugar fútbol para Berkeley High este invierno hagan planes para asistir a nuestra reunion annual de pretemporade el martes 1 de octubre de 5:15 a 6:30pm en Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Las pruebas de fútbol comienzan el 4 de noveimbre. ¡Visite www.homecampus.com y regístrese hoy!

Tuesday, October 1st @ 5:15pm

Sports Basement

2727 Milvia St., Berkeley

Contact stace@bandworks.com  

@bhsmenssoccer

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Halloween club. 

Monday.

The library.

Pull up, sign up.

Submitted by Jinjones@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhalloweenclub


TALENT SHOW OCTOBER 10

AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE SEPTEMBER 23-27

FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM TO GET AN AUDITION SPOT !

https://forms.gle/WgBVghZ6KpAp9hFG7

Submitted by emmacandler@students.berkeley.net 

rigzingyaltsen@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs2027_leadership


BHS Civic Leaders Voter Registration

On September 17th there will be a BHS Civic Leaders Voter Registration event going on until lunchtime in the BHS library and out on the Campus Green at lunch. This event is for all people who want to register or pre-register to vote. In Berkeley, it is possible for people 16 and up to vote in the School Board Election. Come for the chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card as well as grab some candy! 

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM

BHS Civic Leaders is hosting a school board candidate forum! When? Tuesday October 8, 5:30-6:30 PM! Where? The BHS Little Theater! If you have any questions, please email bhscivicleaders@gmail.com 

Email us at bhscivicleaders@gmail.com or our instagram @bhscivicleadersclub. 


Students For Tibet

MEETING G107-B ON WEDNESDAY 9/11

instagram: sft_berkeleyhigh

Presidents: Rigzin and Uma 

Contact rigzingyaltsen@students.berkeley.net


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


Upcoming Young Adult Project Events

Teen Night

Every Friday night from 5-9pm, YAP (Young Adult Project) offers a fun, safe space to hang out with

you and your friends. Come play basketball, video games, watch movies, video game competitions,

dance, eat snacks and food or just hang out with your friends.

Silent Disco

Prepare to groove all night long at our Silent Disco Night! Grab your wireless headphones and select

from three DJ channels playing, pop, hip/hop, or R&B music – your favorite beats are set for an

unforgettable dancing experience! This is a free event is happening on September 20th from 6-8pm, for

high school students. Register today!

Submitted by  Joaquim Lee JoLee@berkeleyca.gov 


The Buzz is Hiring! 

We are a part of the BHS Jacket, and every two weeks we create podcast episodes about the BHS community, and what’s going on around Berkeley. If you’re interested in interviewing, audio editing, writing scripts, and much more, please consider joining The Buzz! Applications are due Friday, September 13!

Submitted by zazieduchene@students.berkeley.net 

@bhsjacket


The Berkeley High Jacket is Hiring!

The Berkeley High Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for writers, photographers, illustrators, columnists and copy team. We are a completely student run newspaper that publishes biweekly. No experience is needed in order to apply, so please if you are thinking about it, apply! 

The Jacket is also happy to announce that applications are also out for our podcast team. Apply to join The Buzz and get class credit! We cover stories about Berkeley High culture and events, and the Berkeley community as a whole. We are looking for applicants to join a fun team of audio storytellers who want to put together a biweekly podcast. We are also looking for a dedicated audio editor with previous experience with Soundtrap or another editing/sound engineering platform. We’re thinking someone with an affinity for mixing music would be great!

Applications can be found on our website: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/  

Don’t hesitate to reach out to josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with any questions and make sure to follow our instagram @bhsjacket for more information about applications.


Our Monologues

​​Please remember to submit any monologues by September 27th using this link: Also we’re super excited to open our audition interest form! There will be more details about auditions, but you’ll only get notified about those if you fill out the form. All of the links and info are in our Instagram @ourmonologuesbhs, the bulletin video, and our website ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or instagram DM, we love answering your questions!


Berkeley high ultimate frisbee

Berkeley high ultimate frisbee season is starting up in September! The girls team is looking for more players to join!

First practice/tryout is September 15th 9am @ Jacket Stadium. If you’re interested in joining fill out the 

Google form linked here 

Submitted by Alexandralekhamnouane@gmail.com 

@bhshysteria


Yearbook Name Changes

Please fill out the attached Google form if you go by a name different than the one that is listed in Infinite Campus. This is primarily for folks who are trans or go by their middle name, no nicknames please.

https://forms.gle/h5X5f8n1grhLga3H9

Yearbooks are available for presale!!

Right now they cost $75, but prices will rise on November 1st so make sure to order yours before then.

https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/

Code 16356

Seniors, it’s time to submit your senior quotes! 

This is a special quote that can be funny, sentimental or anything in between. Submitting one ASAP ensures that yours will be featured in the book, so submit as soon as you can! 

You can use this link

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook


​​Are you interested in studying in a different country this summer? 

In the last two summers, over 70 Berkeley High students studied abroad in countries such as Spain, South Africa, Costa Rica, South Korea, France, and many more. 

There will be information about the programs offered, scholarships, and the application process. An information session on summer study abroad will happen in the CCC at LUNCHTIME and AFTER SCHOOL on Thursday, Sept. 12th, 2024.

Submitted by letran@berkeley.net 


 Pancake Fundraiser 

The BHS Cheer team is having a Pancake Fundraiser on Sept 28th from 8am-10am at Applebee’s located in Alameda, CA. The tickets are $20. You can purchase from any cheerleader or email coach Tiffany at tiffanysutherland@berkeley.net

Thanks for your support!! GO JACKETS!!!!!

@bhs_cheerteam


Audition for the BHS spring mystery musical! 

Auditions will be held September 24th and 25th at 4pm in A101. Callbacks are October 1st and 2nd at 4pm in A-101. If you want more information come to the information sessions at lunch in A101 on September 10th and 18th.

 Sign up for auditions here 

Contact caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


Teen Programs at the Berkeley Public Library

On the Rooftop author talk and live band

 9/25 at the Hillside Club

Join us for an evening of live music and conversation at the Hillside Club (2286 Cedar St). Author Margaret Wilkerson Sexton will discuss her book, “On the Rooftop” with host Lewis Watts, author of “Harlem of the West”. Featuring live jazz music by the legendary all women big band Melba’s Kitchen.

TTRPGs (D&D and other games)

North Berkeley Library,

 first Friday of the month starting 9/6

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer? Does this all sound like nonsense, but you’re interested in having fun on a Friday afternoon in a relaxed and inclusive space? Come on down to Teen Room at North Branch for games at the library!

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Application Workshop 

We are looking for our 2025 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate! If you are interested in applying, come check out our application workshop on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 24th in the Teen Room at Central. We will help you with your resume and selecting/editing poems to submit.

Contact rbrown@berkeleyca.gov 

www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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

9.9 BULLETIN: VOTER REGISTRATION DAY, AC LEADERSHIP, MYSTERY MUSICAL, 9TH GRADE LEADERSHIP, TEEN NIGHT, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP & more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday September 9, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

9.17 National Voter Registration Day

9.20 9th Grade Assembly 

9.26 BHS Back to School Night

Late September – Talent Show Auditions

10.10 Talent Show

10.15-19 Unity Week

10.19 Homecoming Dance / Game

If you have a schoolwide event to promote, contact Mr. V


BHS Civic Leaders Voter Registration

On September 17th there will be a BHS Civic Leaders Voter Registration event going on all day in the BHS library and out on the Campus Green at lunch. This event is for all people who want to register or pre-register to vote. In Berkeley, it is possible for people 16 and up to vote in the School Board Election. Come for the chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card as well as grab some candy! 

Email us at bhscivicleaders@gmail.com or our instagram @bhscivicleadersclub. 


Attention AC Students!

Join AC Speaks and help lead our large and diverse community.

Join AC Speaks! We are the leadership team of Academic Choice, and we are working to plan fun events this school year such as field trips and the sophomore brunch. In order to make them happen, we need your help! Come to Mr. Smith’s classroom, C112 on Wednesday at lunch to become involved in planning events to bring the AC community together! 

 If you’re interested, scan the QR code below or click THIS link.

For more information, go to the AC WEBSITE.

Submitted by lewissmith@berkeley.net 

@bhs.acspeaks


Join the Class of 2028 Leadership Team

CLICK HERE >>> CLICK HERE >>> Class of 2028 Leadership Positions 

due by midnight of September 11, 2024

Represent your hive! Even if you have not thought of yourself as a leader, you should consider adding your name to the 9th Grade Leadership Lottery. Instead of an election or interview, ASB Leadership will be conducting a lottery to select one representative from each Hive and an additional five students from any hive. 

If you have any questions, email 

Yair Sas at yairsas@students.berkeley.net, or Mr. V at johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 

@juicethejackets


Upcoming Young Adult Project Events

Teen Night

Every Friday night from 5-9pm, YAP (Young Adult Project) offers a fun, safe space to hang out with

you and your friends. Come play basketball, video games, watch movies, video game competitions,

dance, eat snacks and food or just hang out with your friends.

Silent Disco

Prepare to groove all night long at our Silent Disco Night! Grab your wireless headphones and select

from three DJ channels playing, pop, hip/hop, or R&B music – your favorite beats are set for an

unforgettable dancing experience! This is a free event is happening on September 20th from 6-8pm, for

high school students. Register today!

Submitted by  Joaquim Lee JoLee@berkeleyca.gov 


The Buzz is Hiring! 

We are a part of the BHS Jacket, and every two weeks we create podcast episodes about the BHS community, and what’s going on around Berkeley. If you’re interested in interviewing, audio editing, writing scripts, and much more, please consider joining The Buzz! Applications are due Friday, September 13!

Submitted by zazieduchene@students.berkeley.net 

@bhsjacket


The Berkeley High Jacket is Hiring!

The Berkeley High Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for writers, photographers, illustrators, columnists and copy team. We are a completely student run newspaper that publishes biweekly. No experience is needed in order to apply, so please if you are thinking about it, apply! 

The Jacket is also happy to announce that applications are also out for our podcast team. Apply to join The Buzz and get class credit! We cover stories about Berkeley High culture and events, and the Berkeley community as a whole. We are looking for applicants to join a fun team of audio storytellers who want to put together a biweekly podcast. We are also looking for a dedicated audio editor with previous experience with Soundtrap or another editing/sound engineering platform. We’re thinking someone with an affinity for mixing music would be great!

Applications can be found on our website: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/  

Don’t hesitate to reach out to josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with any questions and make sure to follow our instagram @bhsjacket for more information about applications.


Our Monologues

​​Please remember to submit any monologues by September 27th using this link: Also we’re super excited to open our audition interest form! There will be more details about auditions, but you’ll only get notified about those if you fill out the form. All of the links and info are in our Instagram @ourmonologuesbhs, the bulletin video, and our website ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or instagram DM, we love answering your questions!


Berkeley high ultimate frisbee

Berkeley high ultimate frisbee season is starting up in September! The girls team is looking for more players to join!

First practice/tryout is September 15th 9am @ Jacket Stadium. If you’re interested in joining fill out the 

Google form linked here 

Submitted by Alexandralekhamnouane@gmail.com 

@bhshysteria


Yearbook Name Changes

Please fill out the attached Google form if you go by a name different than the one that is listed in Infinite Campus. This is primarily for folks who are trans or go by their middle name, no nicknames please.

https://forms.gle/h5X5f8n1grhLga3H9

Yearbooks are available for presale!!

Right now they cost $75, but prices will rise on November 1st so make sure to order yours before then.

https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/

Code 16356

Seniors, it’s time to submit your senior quotes! 

This is a special quote that can be funny, sentimental or anything in between. Submitting one ASAP ensures that yours will be featured in the book, so submit as soon as you can! 

You can use this link

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook 


 Pancake Fundraiser 

The BHS Cheer team is having a Pancake Fundraiser on Sept 28th from 8am-10am at Applebee’s located in Alameda, CA. The tickets are $20. You can purchase from any cheerleader or email coach Tiffany at tiffanysutherland@berkeley.net

Thanks for your support!! GO JACKETS!!!!!

@bhs_cheerteam


 Join BIHS Leadership!

If you want to join a chill leadership team join BIHS Leadership! We plan and coordinate fun events inside and outside of BIHS. We meet every Wednesday at lunch in C221.

Submitted by chahdothmane@students.berkeley.net 


Audition for the BHS spring mystery musical! 

Auditions will be held September 24th and 25th at 4pm in A101. Callbacks are October 1st and 2nd at 4pm in A101. If you want more information come to the information sessions at lunch in A101 on September 10th and 18th.

 Sign up for auditions here 

Contact caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


Teen Programs at the Berkeley Public Library

College Scholarship Workshop 

9/10 at North Branch

This workshop on developing unique essays focuses on teaching participants basic strategies for developing a series of interchangeable written “modules” that can be used to address the most popular aspects of multiple scholarship essay prompts.

On the Rooftop author talk and live band

 9/25 at the Hillside Club

Join us for an evening of live music and conversation at the Hillside Club (2286 Cedar St). Author Margaret Wilkerson Sexton will discuss her book, “On the Rooftop” with host Lewis Watts, author of “Harlem of the West”. Featuring live jazz music by the legendary all women big band Melba’s Kitchen. 

Dashka Slater author talk 

(moderated by members of the BHS Right Writers Club!) 

10/8 at North Branch

An evening of conversation with local author Dashka Slater (The 57 Bus and Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed). This will be a teen-moderated event, with members of BHS’s Right Writers club interviewing Dashka, followed by audience Q+A and book signing.

TTRPGs (D&D and other games)

North Berkeley Library,

 first Friday of the month starting 9/6

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer? Does this all sound like nonsense, but you’re interested in having fun on a Friday afternoon in a relaxed and inclusive space? Come on down to Teen Room at North Branch for games at the library!

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Application Workshop 

We are looking for our 2025 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate! If you are interested in applying, come check out our application workshop on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 24th in the Teen Room at Central. We will help you with your resume and selecting/editing poems to submit.

Contact rbrown@berkeleyca.gov 

www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 


​​Are you interested in studying in a different country this summer? 

In the last two summers, over 70 Berkeley High students studied abroad in countries such as Spain, South Africa, Costa Rica, South Korea, France, and many more. 

There will be information about the programs offered, scholarships, and the application process. An information session on summer study abroad will happen in the CCC at LUNCHTIME and AFTER SCHOOL on Thursday, Sept. 12th, 2024.

Submitted by letran@berkeley.net 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


BHS ATHLETICS

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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

9.6 BULLETIN: CLUB LIST, BUZZ PODCAST, JACKET is HIRING, OUR MONOLOGUES, ULTIMATE, YEARBOOK NAME CHANGES, AC SPEAKS, SR SUNRISE & SPELLOUT & much more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday September 6, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


ID CARDS are READY for PICK UP in the COUNSELING CENTER

Next on campus school photo day is September 30


Important info about resources & key people on campus:

WELCOME ASSEMBLY SLIDE DECK

Contains info on Mental Health, Getting Involved, Academics & Beyond, Community Expectations, & more.


UPCOMING EVENTS

9.9 Senior Sunrise &  Spellout

9.17 National  Voter Registration Day

9.20 9th Grade Assembly 

9.26 BHS Back to School Night

Late September – Talent Show Auditions

10.10 Talent Show

10.15-19 Unity Week

10.19 Homecoming Dance / Game

If you have a schoolwide event to promote, contact Mr. V


Attention AC Students!

Join AC Speaks and help lead our large and diverse community. If you’re interested, scan the QR code below or click THIS link.

For more information, go to the AC WEBSITE.

Submitted by lewissmith@berkeley.net 


Hey jackets ☆彡

My name is Jessica Hipona and I’m super excited to be your Commissioner of the Arts!! Just dropping in to say hi , and to remind you of all of the many wonderful resources and connections you can make here at bhs! To all of you artsy people out there, I’m here to support you in whatever creative endeavors need it, don’t hesitate to reach out -> shoot me an email or if you know what I look like, stop me wherever lol~ Can’t wait to see what we can do together this year!! 

Email me @: jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net 

Insta coming soon ^_−☆

~Jessica A. Hipona

P.S.

I wont be up here nearly as much as the last two years, so save this email if you think you’ll need it, and I hope you all can show the new comm. of multicultural affairs – Bianca! – so much love, remember she’s a great resource as well!!


The Buzz is Hiring! 

We are a part of the BHS Jacket, and every two weeks we create podcast episodes about the BHS community, and what’s going on around Berkeley. If you’re interested in interviewing, audio editing, writing scripts, and much more, please consider joining The Buzz! Applications are due Friday, September 13!

Submitted by zazieduchene@students.berkeley.net 

@bhsjacket


The Berkeley High Jacket is Hiring!

The Berkeley High Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for writers, photographers, illustrators, columnists and copy team. We are a completely student run newspaper that publishes biweekly. No experience is needed in order to apply, so please if you are thinking about it, apply! 

The Jacket is also happy to announce that applications are also out for our podcast team. Apply to join The Buzz and get class credit! We cover stories about Berkeley High culture and events, and the Berkeley community as a whole. We are looking for applicants to join a fun team of audio storytellers who want to put together a biweekly podcast. We are also looking for a dedicated audio editor with previous experience with Soundtrap or another editing/sound engineering platform. We’re thinking someone with an affinity for mixing music would be great!

Applications can be found on our website: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/  

Don’t hesitate to reach out to josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with any questions and make sure to follow our instagram @bhsjacket for more information about applications.


Our Monologues

​​Please remember to submit any monologues by September 27th using this link: Also we’re super excited to open our audition interest form! There will be more details about auditions, but you’ll only get notified about those if you fill out the form. All of the links and info are in our Instagram @ourmonologuesbhs, the bulletin video, and our website ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or instagram DM, we love answering your questions!


Berkeley high ultimate frisbee

Berkeley high ultimate frisbee season is starting up in September! The girls team is looking for more players to join!

First practice/tryout is September 15th 9am @ Jacket Stadium. If you’re interested in joining fill out the 

Google form linked here 

Submitted by Alexandralekhamnouane@gmail.com 

@bhshysteria


Yearbook Name Changes

Please fill out the attached Google form if you go by a name different than the one that is listed in Infinite Campus. This is primarily for folks who are trans or go by their middle name, no nicknames please.

https://forms.gle/h5X5f8n1grhLga3H9

Yearbooks are available for presale!!

Right now they cost $75, but prices will rise on November 1st so make sure to order yours before then.

https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/

Code 16356

Seniors, it’s time to submit your senior quotes! 

This is a special quote that can be funny, sentimental or anything in between. Submitting one ASAP ensures that yours will be featured in the book, so submit as soon as you can! 

You can use this link

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook 


 Pancake Fundraiser 

The BHS Cheer team is having a Pancake Fundraiser on Sept 28th from 8am-10am at Applebee’s located in Alameda, CA. The tickets are $20. You can purchase from any cheerleader or email coach Tiffany at tiffanysutherland@berkeley.net

Thanks for your support!! GO JACKETS!!!!!

@bhs_cheerteam


 Join BIHS Leadership!

If you want to join a chill leadership team join BIHS Leadership! We plan and coordinate fun events inside and outside of BIHS. We meet every Wednesday at lunch in C221.

Submitted by chahdothmane@students.berkeley.net 


Audition for the BHS spring mystery musical! 

Auditions will be held September 24th and 25th at 4pm in A101. Callbacks are October 1st and 2nd at 4pm in A101. If you want more information come to the information sessions at lunch in A101 on September 10th and 18th.

 Sign up for auditions here 

Contact caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


Teen Programs at the Berkeley Public Library

College Scholarship Workshop 

9/10 at North Branch

This workshop on developing unique essays focuses on teaching participants basic strategies for developing a series of interchangeable written “modules” that can be used to address the most popular aspects of multiple scholarship essay prompts.

On the Rooftop author talk and live band

 9/25 at the Hillside Club

Join us for an evening of live music and conversation at the Hillside Club (2286 Cedar St). Author Margaret Wilkerson Sexton will discuss her book, “On the Rooftop” with host Lewis Watts, author of “Harlem of the West”. Featuring live jazz music by the legendary all women big band Melba’s Kitchen. 

Dashka Slater author talk 

(moderated by members of the BHS Right Writers Club!) 

10/8 at North Branch

An evening of conversation with local author Dashka Slater (The 57 Bus and Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed). This will be a teen-moderated event, with members of BHS’s Right Writers club interviewing Dashka, followed by audience Q+A and book signing.

TTRPGs (D&D and other games)

North Berkeley Library,

 first Friday of the month starting 9/6

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer? Does this all sound like nonsense, but you’re interested in having fun on a Friday afternoon in a relaxed and inclusive space? Come on down to Teen Room at North Branch for games at the library!

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Application Workshop 

We are looking for our 2025 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate! If you are interested in applying, come check out our application workshop on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 24th in the Teen Room at Central. We will help you with your resume and selecting/editing poems to submit.

Contact rbrown@berkeleyca.gov 

www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 


OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE

Click here for some tasty ideas.

Created with support by the BHS PTSA

For more student life tips, click here 


2024 HOMECOMING DANCE

Help us decide upon a theme for the Saturday, October 19th dance.

This dance is open to all grade levels and is open to Berkeley High students only. 

No guest passes. 

Please complete this survey before September 9.

Class of 2026 Junior Leadership 

@bhsjuniors2026


​​Are you interested in studying in a different country this summer? 

In the last two summers, over 70 Berkeley High students studied abroad in countries such as Spain, South Africa, Costa Rica, South Korea, France, and many more. 

There will be information about the programs offered, scholarships, and the application process. An information session on summer study abroad will happen in the CCC at LUNCHTIME and AFTER SCHOOL on Thursday, Sept. 12th, 2024.

Submitted by letran@berkeley.net 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


Class of 2025

Senior Sunrise & Spellout

Monday,September 9th

Spellout photo to be taken at 9:30 am in the main courtyard of BHS. Wear RED & GOLD!

Hosted by the Senior Class Leadership team

@bhs25seniorclass


BHS Blazer

I’m excited to inform you that the BHS Blazer is coming back for yet another year!

The anonymously published newspaper covers a range of topics such as school commentary, pop culture, humor, and much, much more…

This may seem similar to the Jacket, which I’m sure you are all very familiar with. However, the Blazer credits itself as being targeted towards a more enlightened and sophisticated audience.

Issues are published every two weeks, alternating weeks with the Jacket’s issues. 

And issues can be found on the G and H Bulletin Boards, or by following the Blazer’s instagram account: @BHSBlazerest

If you are interested in writing for such an esteemed publication, then you’re in luck because the Blazer is hiring. If you want to join them, or have any inquiries, feel free to contact them via their instagram @BHSBlazerest or via their email: BHSblazerest@gmail.com  

The first issue of the year will be published soon, so keep an eye out for an announcement on their Instagram.


BHS ATHLETICS

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


BHS ANNUAL 

STUDENT SPORTS PASS

Purchase your Annual Sports Pass here!

$20 ($150 value) gets you free entrance to ALL ticketed sporting events ALL year. 

Let’s continue to have the best student fan section in the conference!


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Join the Class of 2028 Leadership Team

CLICK HERE >>> CLICK HERE >>> Class of 2028 Leadership Positions 

due by midnight of September 11, 2024

Represent your hive! Even if you have not thought of yourself as a leader, you should consider adding your name to the 9th Grade Leadership Lottery. Instead of an election or interview, ASB Leadership will be conducting a lottery to select one representative from each Hive and an additional five students from any hive. 

If you have any questions, email 

Yair Sas at yairsas@students.berkeley.net, or Mr. V at johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 

@juicethejackets


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

DRAFT Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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

9.4 BULLETIN: CLUB FAIR, BIHS LEADERSHIP, MYSTERY MUSICAL, SR SUNRISE, WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS, THE ARTS, SCHOOL BOARD MTG TONIGHT, ULTIMATE FRISBEE, HOMECOMING & much more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday September 4, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


ID CARDS are READY for PICK UP in the COUNSELING CENTER

Next on campus school photo day is September 30


Important info about resources & key people on campus:

WELCOME ASSEMBLY SLIDE DECK

Contains info on Mental Health, Getting Involved, Academics & Beyond, Community Expectations, & more.


UPCOMING EVENTS

9.5 Fall Club Fair 1st-3rd period

9.9 Senior Sunrise &  Spellout

9.17 National  Voter Registration Day

9.20 9th Grade Assembly 

9.26 BHS Back to School Night

Late September – Talent Show Auditions

10.10 Talent Show

10.15-19 Unity Week

10.19 Homecoming Dance / Game

If you have a schoolwide event to promote, contact Mr. V


School Board Meetings This Week

There will be a special school board meeting held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:15 pm. The meeting agenda can be found here.

The next regular School Board meeting is on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Open session begins at 7:00 pm.

Meeting Highlights to Include:

Item 13.1 For Approval: Pauline Follansbee, Assistant Superintendent of Business Service, to submit for approval the 2023-24 unaudited actuals and GANN resolution.

Click here for meeting agendas and information about how to attend.

Recent School Board Meetings

August 7, 2024

August 21, 2024


Berkeley high ultimate frisbee

Berkeley high ultimate frisbee season is starting up in September! The girls team is looking for more players to join!

First practice/tryout is September 15th 9am @ Jacket Stadium. If you’re interested in joining fill out the 

Google form linked here 

Submitted by Alexandralekhamnouane@gmail.com 

@bhshysteria


 Join BIHS Leadership!

If you want to join a chill leadership team join BIHS Leadership! We plan and coordinate fun events inside and outside of BIHS. We meet every Wednesday at lunch in C221.

Submitted by chahdothmane@students.berkeley.net 


Audition for the BHS spring mystery musical! 

Auditions will be held September 24th and 25th at 4pm in A101. Callbacks are October 1st and 2nd at 4pm in A101. If you want more information come to the information sessions at lunch in A101 on September 10th and 18th.

 Sign up for auditions here 

Contact caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


Teen Programs at the Berkeley Public Library

College Scholarship Workshop 

9/10 at North Branch

This workshop on developing unique essays focuses on teaching participants basic strategies for developing a series of interchangeable written “modules” that can be used to address the most popular aspects of multiple scholarship essay prompts.

On the Rooftop author talk and live band

 9/25 at the Hillside Club

Join us for an evening of live music and conversation at the Hillside Club (2286 Cedar St). Author Margaret Wilkerson Sexton will discuss her book, “On the Rooftop” with host Lewis Watts, author of “Harlem of the West”. Featuring live jazz music by the legendary all women big band Melba’s Kitchen. 

Dashka Slater author talk 

(moderated by members of the BHS Right Writers Club!) 

10/8 at North Branch

An evening of conversation with local author Dashka Slater (The 57 Bus and Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed). This will be a teen-moderated event, with members of BHS’s Right Writers club interviewing Dashka, followed by audience Q+A and book signing.

TTRPGs (D&D and other games)

North Berkeley Library,

 first Friday of the month starting 9/6

Have you ever thought about learning to play a tabletop role-playing game? Are you a grizzled Dungeons & Dragons adventurer? Does this all sound like nonsense, but you’re interested in having fun on a Friday afternoon in a relaxed and inclusive space? Come on down to Teen Room at North Branch for games at the library!

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Application Workshop 

We are looking for our 2025 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate! If you are interested in applying, come check out our application workshop on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 24th in the Teen Room at Central. We will help you with your resume and selecting/editing poems to submit.

Contact rbrown@berkeleyca.gov 

www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 


Yearbooks are available for presale!!

Right now they cost $75, but prices will rise on November 1st so make sure to order yours before then.

https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/

Code 16356

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook 


Seniors, it’s time to submit your senior quotes! 

This is a special quote that can be funny, sentimental or anything in between. Submitting one ASAP ensures that yours will be featured in the book, so submit as soon as you can! 

You can use this link

or find it in the bios of the yearbook instagram and the @bhs25seniors instagram. 

Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook


OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE

Click here for some tasty ideas.

Created with support by the BHS PTSA

For more student life tips, click here 


2024 HOMECOMING DANCE

Help us decide upon a theme for the Saturday, October 19th dance.

This dance is open to all grade levels and is open to Berkeley High students only. 

No guest passes. 

Please complete this survey before September 9.

Class of 2026 Junior Leadership 

@bhsjuniors2026


​​Are you interested in studying in a different country this summer? 

In the last two summers, over 70 Berkeley High students studied abroad in countries such as Spain, South Africa, Costa Rica, South Korea, France, and many more. 

There will be information about the programs offered, scholarships, and the application process. An information session on summer study abroad will happen in the CCC at LUNCHTIME and AFTER SCHOOL on Thursday, Sept. 12th, 2024.

Submitted by letran@berkeley.net


Join The Robotics Team 

The Robotics Team this year will have two teams, a Varsity and a Junior Varsity. The Varsity team is open to Juniors and Seniors, and the Junior Varsity is open to Sophomores and Freshmen. Both teams will learn about robots, media, business, and more, but they will meet at different times and sometimes go to different competitions. 

If you’re interested in Media, Business, Engineering, 3-D design, Coding, or you think building robots sounds cool check us out at the club fair, come see us in G107, or email us at robotics@berkeley.net!


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


Class of 2025

Senior Sunrise & Spellout

Monday,September 9th

Spellout photo to be taken at 9:30 am in the main courtyard of BHS. Wear RED & GOLD!

Hosted by the Senior Class Leadership team

@bhs25seniorclass


BHS Blazer

I’m excited to inform you that the BHS Blazer is coming back for yet another year!

The anonymously published newspaper covers a range of topics such as school commentary, pop culture, humor, and much, much more…

This may seem similar to the Jacket, which I’m sure you are all very familiar with. However, the Blazer credits itself as being targeted towards a more enlightened and sophisticated audience.

Issues are published every two weeks, alternating weeks with the Jacket’s issues. 

And issues can be found on the G and H Bulletin Boards, or by following the Blazer’s instagram account: @BHSBlazerest

If you are interested in writing for such an esteemed publication, then you’re in luck because the Blazer is hiring. If you want to join them, or have any inquiries, feel free to contact them via their instagram @BHSBlazerest or via their email: BHSblazerest@gmail.com  

The first issue of the year will be published soon, so keep an eye out for an announcement on their Instagram.


The Berkeley High Jacket is Hiring

The Berkeley High Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for writers, photographers, illustrators, podcast, and copy team. We are a completely student run newspaper that publishes biweekly. No experience is needed in order to apply, so please if you are thinking about it, apply! 

Applications can be found on our website: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/ 

Don’t hesitate to reach out to josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with any questions and make sure to follow our instagram @bhsjacket for more information about applications.


16 & 17 year olds can Now Vote for their School Board in Oakland & Berkeley

The Alameda County Registrar of Voters is using California’s pre-registration system–the system that allows 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote in California as a whole–as the system to register 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in their local school board races in Oakland or Berkeley. Therefore, a resident of Oakland or Berkeley who is 16- or 17- years old and who is otherwise eligible must use California’s pre-registration system (https://registertovote.ca.gov) to register to vote as a “youth voter.” Any 16- or 17- year-old residing in Oakland or Berkeley who previously pre-registered to vote will be automatically registered as a youth voter.

See the full BUSD press release here


BHS ATHLETICS

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


BHS ANNUAL 

STUDENT SPORTS PASS

Purchase your Annual Sports Pass here!

$20 ($150 value) gets you free entrance to ALL ticketed sporting events ALL year. 

Let’s continue to have the best student fan section in the conference!


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Join the Class of 2028 Leadership Team

CLICK HERE >>> CLICK HERE >>> Class of 2028 Leadership Positions 

due by midnight of September 11, 2024

Represent your hive! Even if you have not thought of yourself as a leader, you should consider adding your name to the 9th Grade Leadership Lottery. Instead of an election or interview, ASB Leadership will be conducting a lottery to select one representative from each Hive and an additional five students from any hive. 

If you have any questions, email 

Yair Sas at yairsas@students.berkeley.net, or Mr. V at johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 

@juicethejackets


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

DRAFT Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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

8.30 BULLETIN: ID CARDS are READY, MYSTERY MUSICAL, YEARBOOK, JACKET is HIRING, ROBOTICS, HOMECOMING, SR SUNRISE, TALENT SHOW, & more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday August 30, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

ID CARDS are READY for PICK UP in the COUNSELING CENTER

Next on campus school photo day is September 30


Important info about resources & key people on campus:

WELCOME ASSEMBLY SLIDE DECK

Contains info on Mental Health, Getting Involved, Academics & Beyond, Community Expectations, & more. 


OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE

Click here for some tasty ideas.

Created with support by the BHS PTSA

For more student life tips, click here 


2024 HOMECOMING DANCE

Help us decide upon a theme for the Saturday, October 19th dance.

This dance is open to all grade levels and is open to Berkeley High students only. 

No guest passes. 

Please complete this survey before September 9.

Class of 2026 Junior Leadership 

@bhsjuniors2026


Class of 2025

Senior Sunrise & Spellout

Monday,September 9th

Spellout photo to be taken at 9:30 am in the main courtyard of BHS. Wear RED & GOLD!

Hosted by the Senior Class Leadership team

@bhs25seniorclass


UPCOMING EVENTS

9.2 No School due to Labor Day holiday

9.5 Fall Club Fair 1st-3rd period

9.9 Senior Sunrise &  Spellout

9.17 National  Voter Registration Day

9.20 9th Grade Assembly 

9.26 BHS Back to School Night

Late September – Talent Show Auditions

10.10 Talent Show

If you have a schoolwide event to promote, contact Mr. V


BHS Blazer

I’m excited to inform you that the BHS Blazer is coming back for yet another year!

The anonymously published newspaper covers a range of topics such as school commentary, pop culture, humor, and much, much more…

This may seem similar to the Jacket, which I’m sure you are all very familiar with. However, the Blazer credits itself as being targeted towards a more enlightened and sophisticated audience.

Issues are published every two weeks, alternating weeks with the Jacket’s issues. 

And issues can be found on the G and H Bulletin Boards, or by following the Blazer’s instagram account: @BHSBlazerest

If you are interested in writing for such an esteemed publication, then you’re in luck because the Blazer is hiring. If you want to join them, or have any inquiries, feel free to contact them via their instagram @BHSBlazerest or via their email: BHSblazerest@gmail.com  

The first issue of the year will be published soon, so keep an eye out for an announcement on their Instagram.


Audition for the BHS spring mystery musical! 

Auditions will be held September 24th and 25th at 4pm in A101. Callbacks are October 1st and 2nd at 4pm in A101. If you want more information come to the information sessions at lunch in A101 on September 10th and 18th.

 Sign up for auditions here 

Contact caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


The Berkeley High Jacket is Hiring

The Berkeley High Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for writers, photographers, illustrators, podcast, and copy team. We are a completely student run newspaper that publishes biweekly. No experience is needed in order to apply, so please if you are thinking about it, apply! 

Applications can be found on our website: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/ 

Don’t hesitate to reach out to josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with any questions and make sure to follow our instagram @bhsjacket for more information about applications.


Join The Robotics Team 

The Robotics Team this year will have two teams, a Varsity and a Junior Varsity. The Varsity team is open to Juniors and Seniors, and the Junior Varsity is open to Sophomores and Freshmen. Both teams will learn about robots, media, business, and more, but they will meet at different times and sometimes go to different competitions. 

If you’re interested in Media, Business, Engineering, 3-D design, Coding, or you think building robots sounds cool check us out at the club fair, come see us in G107, or email us at robotics@berkeley.net!


Yearbooks are available for presale!!

Right now they cost $75, but prices will rise on November 1st so make sure to order yours before then.

https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/

Code 16356

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook 


Seniors its time to submit your senior quotes! 

This is a special quote that can be funny, sentimental or anything in between. Submitting one ASAP ensures that yours will be featured in the book, so submit as soon as you can! 

You can use this link

or find it in the bios of the yearbook instagram and the @bhs25seniors instagram. 

Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook


Are you interested in studying in a different country this summer? 

In the last two summers, over 70 Berkeley High students studied abroad in countries such as Spain, South Africa, Costa Rica, South Korea, France, and many more. 

There will be information about the programs offered, scholarships, and the application process. An information session on summer study abroad will happen in the CCC at LUNCHTIME and AFTER SCHOOL on Thursday, Sept. 12th, 2024.

Submitted by letran@berkeley.net 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


16 & 17 year olds can Now Vote for their School Board in Oakland & Berkeley

The Alameda County Registrar of Voters is using California’s pre-registration system–the system that allows 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote in California as a whole–as the system to register 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in their local school board races in Oakland or Berkeley. Therefore, a resident of Oakland or Berkeley who is 16- or 17- years old and who is otherwise eligible must use California’s pre-registration system (https://registertovote.ca.gov) to register to vote as a “youth voter.” Any 16- or 17- year-old residing in Oakland or Berkeley who previously pre-registered to vote will be automatically registered as a youth voter.

See the full BUSD press release here


BHS ATHLETICS

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


BHS ANNUAL 

STUDENT SPORTS PASS

Purchase your Annual Sports Pass here!

$20 ($150 value) gets you free entrance to ALL ticketed sporting events ALL year. 

Let’s continue to have the best student fan section in the conference!


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Submissions are now open for Our Monologues! 

They are open until September 27th. Monologues can be any story, poetry, or music you want to share, and they can be shared TOTALLY ANONYMOUSLY. Examples can be found on our website. 

Please reach out to us with any questions! 

Link for submitting: https://forms.gle/xH8KtERzwu7rYVq97 

Email: ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com 

Instagram: @ourmonologuesbhs

Website: https://ourmonologuesbhs.wordpress.com/ 


Join the Class of 2028 Leadership Team

CLICK HERE >>> CLICK HERE >>> Class of 2028 Leadership Positions 

due by midnight of September 11, 2024

Represent your hive! Even if you have not thought of yourself as a leader, you should consider adding your name to the 9th Grade Leadership Lottery. Instead of an election or interview, ASB Leadership will be conducting a lottery to select one representative from each Hive and an additional five students from any hive. We will also select five alternates. 

If you have any questions, email 

Yair Sas at yairsas@students.berkeley.net, or Mr. V at johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 

@juicethejackets


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

DRAFT Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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

8.26 BULLETIN: WELCOME ASSEMBLY, SPROUTING STEMS, SENIOR SUNRISE & SPELLOUT, CLUB LEADER MEETING, & much more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday August 26, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


CLUB LEADER MEETING 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 

Lunch in the M-Gym

We will discuss all things club related and get club leaders ready for the fall club fair.


Welcome Assembly 2024

Wednesday, August 28

We plan to cover 4 major topics: Mental Health, Getting Involved, Academics and Beyond, Community Expectations. 

WELCOME ASSEMBLY SLIDE DECK

Please note the modified bell schedule for August 28th.

Classes with a majority of:

9th & 11th graders will attend Period 2A assembly

10th & 12th graders will attend Period 2B assembly

Extended 2nd Period Bell Schedule
PeriodTime
07:26 – 8:24 (58)
18:30 – 9:12 (42)
2A9:18– 10:26 (68)
2B10:32 – 11:40 (68)
311:46 – 12:28 (42)
Lunch12:28 – 1:08 (40)
41:14 – 1:56 (42)
52:02 – 2:44 (42)
62:50 – 3:33 (43)
73:39 – 4:37 (58)

Sprouting Stems 

🌱Sprouting Stems🧪 officially kicks off the  first week of September! If you are a returning member we can’t wait to see you, if you’re new we’re so excited to have you. 

For any questions follow @bhssproutingstems on Instagram

Submitted by dominiclyon@students.berkeley.net  


Class of 2025

Senior Sunrise & Spellout

Monday,September 9th

Spellout photo to be taken at 9:30 am in the main courtyard of BHS. Wear RED & GOLD!

Hosted by the Senior Class Leadership team

@bhs25seniorclass


BHS Blazer

I’m excited to inform you that the BHS Blazer is coming back for yet another year!

The anonymously published newspaper covers a range of topics such as school commentary, pop culture, humor, and much, much more…

This may seem similar to the Jacket, which I’m sure you are all very familiar with. However, the Blazer credits itself as being targeted towards a more enlightened and sophisticated audience.

Issues are published every two weeks, alternating weeks with the Jacket’s issues. 

And issues can be found on the G and H Bulletin Boards, or by following the Blazer’s instagram account: @BHSBlazerest

If you are interested in writing for such an esteemed publication, then you’re in luck because the Blazer is hiring. If you want to join them, or have any inquiries, feel free to contact them via their instagram @BHSBlazerest or via their email: BHSblazerest@gmail.com  

The first issue of the year will be published soon, so keep an eye out for an announcement on their Instagram.


OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE

Click here for some tasty ideas.

Created with support by the BHS PTSA

For more student life tips, click here 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


16 & 17 year olds can Now Vote for their School Board in Oakland & Berkeley

The Alameda County Registrar of Voters is using California’s pre-registration system–the system that allows 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote in California as a whole–as the system to register 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in their local school board races in Oakland or Berkeley. Therefore, a resident of Oakland or Berkeley who is 16- or 17- years old and who is otherwise eligible must use California’s pre-registration system (https://registertovote.ca.gov) to register to vote as a “youth voter.” Any 16- or 17- year-old residing in Oakland or Berkeley who previously pre-registered to vote will be automatically registered as a youth voter.

See the full BUSD press release here


BHS ATHLETICS

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


BHS ANNUAL 

STUDENT SPORTS PASS

Purchase your Annual Sports Pass here!

$20 ($150 value) gets you free entrance to ALL ticketed sporting events ALL year. 

Let’s continue to have the best student fan section in the conference!


The Berkeley High Jacket is Hiring

The Berkeley High Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for writers, photographers, illustrators, podcast, and copy team. We are a completely student run newspaper that publishes biweekly. No experience is needed in order to apply, so please if you are thinking about it, apply! 

Applications can be found on our website: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/ 

Don’t hesitate to reach out to josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with any questions and make sure to follow our instagram @bhsjacket for more information about applications.


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Fall 2024 • PE WAIVERS

 (Fall PE Waiver Dates September 13 – December 13, 2024)

Can be found on the Berkeley High School website, located under documents.

This is a semester form. This waiver form applies only to students participating in an outside sports program that fulfills the following requirements below. Any student, participating in a state or nationally sponsored competitive sports activity, including participation in a professional dance company, can request a waiver of the Physical Education requirement from the Berkeley High School Administration.

Waiver Process

1. Student provides Student ID number, grade level and SLC to the coach.

2. Your coach will print and complete all parts of the waiver.

3. Your coach writes a letter on company letterhead

Letter Requirements:

       a. MUST be on letterhead

       b. Your name and the date

       c. Your coach’s contact information

       d.  Assurance that you are meeting state physical standards and competencies through the              activity        

       e. The specific number of hours you will be doing the activity – minimum of 60

        f. The coach who writes and signs the letter MUST also sign the waiver in the beginning of              the semester & at the end. Remember all coach signatures must be by the same coach.

4. Must provide proof of registration and/or billing statement from the organization where you plan to complete your PE credits requirement. The registration must be current to Fall 2022 and must have the student’s name showing he/she is registered.

5. Your Coach must email the PE Waiver Form, letter, and proof of registration to pewaivers@berkeley.net no later than Friday, September 13, 2024. It will NOT be accepted if anyone else sends it. The coach and the student will receive a confirmation receipt that all documents have been received and are being reviewed. 

Once you have completed your hours, have the same coach sign and email the original copy of the waiver with the additional signature to pewaivers@berkeley.net by Friday, December 13, 2024.

  Remember, your activity must:

Be a structured athletic program, or a competitive (state-sponsored) team sport.

Include at least five hours of structured activities per week — at least 60 hours for the semester.

* The Berkeley YMCA is the only gym with a BHS PE waiver program. For information please email Angelo Petrilli apetrilli@ymcaeastbay.org

 Questions? email: pewaivers@berkeley.net 


Submissions are now open for Our Monologues! 

They are open until September 27th. Monologues can be any story, poetry, or music you want to share, and they can be shared TOTALLY ANONYMOUSLY. Examples can be found on our website. 

Please reach out to us with any questions! 

Link for submitting: https://forms.gle/xH8KtERzwu7rYVq97 

Email: ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com 

Instagram: @ourmonologuesbhs

Website: https://ourmonologuesbhs.wordpress.com/ 


Join the Class of 2028 Leadership Team

CLICK HERE >>> CLICK HERE >>> Class of 2028 Leadership Positions 

due by midnight of September 11, 2024

Represent your hive! Even if you have not thought of yourself as a leader, you should consider adding your name to the 9th Grade Leadership Lottery. Instead of an election or interview, ASB Leadership will be conducting a lottery to select one representative from each Hive and an additional five students from any hive. We will also select five alternates. 

If you have any questions, email 

Yair Sas at yairsas@students.berkeley.net, or Mr. V at johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 

@juicethejackets


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

DRAFT Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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


One big, red & gold family!

John Villavicencio (he, him)

Director of Student Activities

CADA Master Activity Advisor

Green Dot Certified

Berkeley High School

1980 Allston Way

Berkeley, CA 94704

510.644.8990

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

linktr.ee/juicethejackets

@juicethejackets

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8.23 BULLETIN: GOOD MORNING CAFE is OPEN, WELCOME ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE & SLIDE DECK, FINANCIAL FREEDOM in POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS, LAST CHANCE SCHEDULE CHANGES & more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday August 23, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


Welcome Assembly 2024

Wednesday, August 28

We plan to cover 4 major topics: Mental Health, Getting Involved, Academics and Beyond, Community Expectations. 

WELCOME ASSEMBLY SLIDE DECK

Please note the modified bell schedule for August 28th.

Extended 2nd Period Bell Schedule
PeriodTime
07:26 – 8:24 (58)
18:30 – 9:12 (42)
2A9:18– 10:26 (68)
2B10:32 – 11:40 (68)
311:46 – 12:28 (42)
Lunch12:28 – 1:08 (40)
41:14 – 1:56 (42)
52:02 – 2:44 (42)
62:50 – 3:33 (43)
73:39 – 4:37 (58)

16 & 17 year olds can Now Vote for their School Board in Oakland & Berkeley

The Alameda County Registrar of Voters is using California’s pre-registration system–the system that allows 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote in California as a whole–as the system to register 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in their local school board races in Oakland or Berkeley. Therefore, a resident of Oakland or Berkeley who is 16- or 17- years old and who is otherwise eligible must use California’s pre-registration system (https://registertovote.ca.gov) to register to vote as a “youth voter.” Any 16- or 17- year-old residing in Oakland or Berkeley who previously pre-registered to vote will be automatically registered as a youth voter.

See the full BUSD press release here


BHS ATHLETICS

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

WRESTLING OPEN MAT BEGINS AUGUST 19TH

Starting today there will be a Wrestling Open Mat in the Wrestling Room (next to the M gym) after school 4-6 Monday through Thursday every week. To take part, you need to have an up to date physical uploaded to Home Campus. If you have any questions, feel free to ask any wrestler you see around campus or Coach Nathan in G200

Contact benjaminnathan@berkeley.net 

BHS Football Scrimmage, Car Show, & School Supply Drive

Celebrate and cheer on great football play at the BHS scrimmage this Saturday.

Car Show: Along with the scrimmage we are confirming the Brotherhood Bay Area Car Club this week, they will be hosting a Car Show and school supply donation drive. You are encouraged to donate school supplies. It would be greatly appreciated!

BHS Football Scrimmage 

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

$5 entry fee

12 and under are free

JV – Warm ups 11am, Games begin 12pm sharp

Varsity – Warm ups 1:30pm, Games begins 2pm sharp

Submitted by davidperry@berkeley.net 

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Sprouting Stems 

🌱Sprouting Stems🧪 officially kicks off the  first week of September! If you are a returning member we can’t wait to see you, if you’re new we’re so excited to have you. 

For any questions follow @bhssproutingstems on Instagram

Submitted by dominiclyon@students.berkeley.net 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


BHS ANNUAL 

STUDENT SPORTS PASS

Purchase your Annual Sports Pass here!

$20 ($150 value) gets you free entrance to ALL ticketed sporting events ALL year. 

Let’s continue to have the best student fan section in the conference!


The Berkeley High Jacket is Hiring

The Berkeley High Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for writers, photographers, illustrators, podcast, and copy team. We are a completely student run newspaper that publishes biweekly. No experience is needed in order to apply, so please if you are thinking about it, apply! 

Applications can be found on our website: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/ 

Don’t hesitate to reach out to josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with any questions and make sure to follow our instagram @bhsjacket for more information about applications.


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Berkeley High Model United Nations

Berkeley High Model United Nations meets this Friday in room C233. We meet there every Friday at lunch. No experience is necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to email berkeleyhighmodelun@gmail.com. See you there!


Fall 2024 • PE WAIVERS

 (Fall PE Waiver Dates September 13 – December 13, 2024)

Can be found on the Berkeley High School website, located under documents.

This is a semester form. This waiver form applies only to students participating in an outside sports program that fulfills the following requirements below. Any student, participating in a state or nationally sponsored competitive sports activity, including participation in a professional dance company, can request a waiver of the Physical Education requirement from the Berkeley High School Administration.

Waiver Process

1. Student provides Student ID number, grade level and SLC to the coach.

2. Your coach will print and complete all parts of the waiver.

3. Your coach writes a letter on company letterhead

Letter Requirements:

       a. MUST be on letterhead

       b. Your name and the date

       c. Your coach’s contact information

       d.  Assurance that you are meeting state physical standards and competencies through the              activity        

       e. The specific number of hours you will be doing the activity – minimum of 60

        f. The coach who writes and signs the letter MUST also sign the waiver in the beginning of              the semester & at the end. Remember all coach signatures must be by the same coach.

4. Must provide proof of registration and/or billing statement from the organization where you plan to complete your PE credits requirement. The registration must be current to Fall 2022 and must have the student’s name showing he/she is registered.

5. Your Coach must email the PE Waiver Form, letter, and proof of registration to pewaivers@berkeley.net no later than Friday, September 13, 2024. It will NOT be accepted if anyone else sends it. The coach and the student will receive a confirmation receipt that all documents have been received and are being reviewed. 

Once you have completed your hours, have the same coach sign and email the original copy of the waiver with the additional signature to pewaivers@berkeley.net by Friday, December 13, 2024.

  Remember, your activity must:

Be a structured athletic program, or a competitive (state-sponsored) team sport.

Include at least five hours of structured activities per week — at least 60 hours for the semester.

* The Berkeley YMCA is the only gym with a BHS PE waiver program. For information please email Angelo Petrilli apetrilli@ymcaeastbay.org

 Questions? email: pewaivers@berkeley.net 


Submissions are now open for Our Monologues! 

They are open until September 27th. Monologues can be any story, poetry, or music you want to share, and they can be shared TOTALLY ANONYMOUSLY. Examples can be found on our website. 

Please reach out to us with any questions! 

Link for submitting: https://forms.gle/xH8KtERzwu7rYVq97 

Email: ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com 

Instagram: @ourmonologuesbhs

Website: https://ourmonologuesbhs.wordpress.com/ 


Join the Class of 2028 Leadership Team

CLICK HERE >>> CLICK HERE >>> Class of 2028 Leadership Positions 

due by midnight of September 11, 2024

Represent your hive! Even if you have not thought of yourself as a leader, you should consider adding your name to the 9th Grade Leadership Lottery. Instead of an election or interview, ASB Leadership will be conducting a lottery to select one representative from each Hive and an additional five students from any hive. We will also select five alternates. 

If you have any questions, email 

Yair Sas at yairsas@students.berkeley.net, or Mr. V at johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 

@juicethejackets


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

DRAFT Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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

8.21 BULLETIN: VOTE in SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION, JACKET NEWSPAPER, BLACK STUDENT UNION, MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS, FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE, OPEN GYM TODAY & more buzz…

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday August 21, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


Did you miss orientation week? Please read this *document

*applies to all new and returning students


16 & 17 year olds can Now Vote for their School Board in Oakland & Berkeley

The Alameda County Registrar of Voters is using California’s pre-registration system–the system that allows 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote in California as a whole–as the system to register 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in their local school board races in Oakland or Berkeley. Therefore, a resident of Oakland or Berkeley who is 16- or 17- years old and who is otherwise eligible must use California’s pre-registration system (https://registertovote.ca.gov) to register to vote as a “youth voter.” Any 16- or 17- year-old residing in Oakland or Berkeley who previously pre-registered to vote will be automatically registered as a youth voter.

See the full BUSD press release here


BHS ATHLETICS

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

The clearance registration portal for 24-25 is open. Remember, it is best to get a physical anytime from now to the beginning of August to ensure that the physical is good for the whole sports year (early August to early May). 

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

WRESTLING OPEN MAT BEGINS AUGUST 19TH

Starting today there will be a Wrestling Open Mat in the Wrestling Room (next to the M gym) after school 4-6 Monday through Thursday every week. To take part, you need to have an up to date physical uploaded to Home Campus. If you have any questions, feel free to ask any wrestler you see around campus or Coach Nathan in G200

Contact benjaminnathan@berkeley.net 

ALL-TEAM CREW INFO MEETING

Wednesday, August 21st at 4:00pm at the Jacket Stadium Bleachers

Come Join Crew! No experience necessary and all grades are welcome!

New and returning rowers, please come to the all-team meeting, Wednesday (8/21) at 4:00pm.  Come and find out what BHS Crew is all about! Meet the coaches and Varsity members, learn about Novice (first year) rowing, and get an overview of the upcoming season!

For additional information or questions please visit the website, www.berkeleyhighcrew.org  

or email Coach Marie marie@berkeleyhighcrew.org  

BHS Football Scrimmage, Car Show, & School Supply Drive

Celebrate and cheer on great football play at the BHS scrimmage this Saturday.

Car Show: Along with the scrimmage we are confirming the Brotherhood Bay Area Car Club this week, they will be hosting a Car Show and school supply donation drive. You are encouraged to donate school supplies. It would be greatly appreciated!

BHS Football Scrimmage 

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

$5 entry fee

12 and under are free

JV – Warm ups 11am, Games begin 12pm sharp

Varsity – Warm ups 1:30pm, Games begins 2pm sharp

Submitted by davidperry@berkeley.net 

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


BHS ANNUAL 

STUDENT SPORTS PASS

Purchase your Annual Sports Pass here!

$20 ($150 value) gets you free entrance to ALL ticketed sporting events ALL year. 

Let’s continue to have the best student fan section in the conference!


The Berkeley High Jacket is Hiring

The Berkeley High Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for writers, photographers, illustrators, podcast, and copy team. We are a completely student run newspaper that publishes biweekly. No experience is needed in order to apply, so please if you are thinking about it, apply! 

Applications can be found on our website: https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/ 

Don’t hesitate to reach out to josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with any questions and make sure to follow our instagram @bhsjacket for more information about applications.


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

We are now accepting registrations for all new and returning clubs. You will need two student leaders, a certificated staff sponsor and a place you meet on campus. You can register and submit all documents at the link below.

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

There will be a mandatory club leader meeting on Thursday, August 29. The fall club fair will likely take place on September 5th. 


Need Textbooks?

​​If your students still need textbooks, they can come to the book room (just outside of D-building) directly before and after school and at lunch time– at the following times:

Monday: 9:30 – 10, 12: 30 – 1, 3:30 – 4

Tuesday – Thursday: 8 – 8:30, 11:40 – 12:20, 3:30 – 4

Closed on Fridays.

Please remind students to have their ID card or number and to return overdue books. No textbooks are available from the library and we’d prefer that books be returned to the book room rather than the library.

Contact nicolefitzhugh@berkeley.net 


Berkeley High Model United Nations

Berkeley High Model United Nations meets this Friday in room C233. We meet there every Friday at lunch. No experience is necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to email berkeleyhighmodelun@gmail.com. See you there!


Fall 2024 • PE WAIVERS

 (Fall PE Waiver Dates September 13 – December 13, 2024)

Can be found on the Berkeley High School website, located under documents.

This is a semester form. This waiver form applies only to students participating in an outside sports program that fulfills the following requirements below. Any student, participating in a state or nationally sponsored competitive sports activity, including participation in a professional dance company, can request a waiver of the Physical Education requirement from the Berkeley High School Administration.

Waiver Process

1. Student provides Student ID number, grade level and SLC to the coach.

2. Your coach will print and complete all parts of the waiver.

3. Your coach writes a letter on company letterhead

Letter Requirements:

       a. MUST be on letterhead

       b. Your name and the date

       c. Your coach’s contact information

       d.  Assurance that you are meeting state physical standards and competencies through the              activity        

       e. The specific number of hours you will be doing the activity – minimum of 60

        f. The coach who writes and signs the letter MUST also sign the waiver in the beginning of              the semester & at the end. Remember all coach signatures must be by the same coach.

4. Must provide proof of registration and/or billing statement from the organization where you plan to complete your PE credits requirement. The registration must be current to Fall 2022 and must have the student’s name showing he/she is registered.

5. Your Coach must email the PE Waiver Form, letter, and proof of registration to pewaivers@berkeley.net no later than Friday, September 13, 2024. It will NOT be accepted if anyone else sends it. The coach and the student will receive a confirmation receipt that all documents have been received and are being reviewed. 

Once you have completed your hours, have the same coach sign and email the original copy of the waiver with the additional signature to pewaivers@berkeley.net by Friday, December 13, 2024.

  Remember, your activity must:

Be a structured athletic program, or a competitive (state-sponsored) team sport.

Include at least five hours of structured activities per week — at least 60 hours for the semester.

* The Berkeley YMCA is the only gym with a BHS PE waiver program. For information please email Angelo Petrilli apetrilli@ymcaeastbay.org

 Questions? email: pewaivers@berkeley.net 


The Magnes is Recruiting High School Volunteers

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, one of the museums at UC Berkeley, is recruiting high school volunteers (including rising 9th graders) for the 2024/2025 school year to collaborate with each other and Magnes staff to plan “Teens Take the Magnes,” a program for high school students centered on Magnes exhibitions, including In Plain Sight: Jewish Arts and Lives in the Muslim World

The time commitment will be 20-30+ hours over 7 months. Magnes staff are happy to confirm volunteer hours for students with a community service requirement at school.

This opportunity is open to all students in grades 9 to 12 in the 2024/2025 school year. Students interested in museums, history, and/or art and culture are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of or participation in Jewish life is not required. 

We welcome applications from students in your school until Friday, September 6. Students and their families can learn more about the opportunity and apply online.

We invite everyone to follow the work of our Teens Take the Magnes Committee on Instagram at @magnesteens


Submissions are now open for Our Monologues! 

They are open until September 27th. Monologues can be any story, poetry, or music you want to share, and they can be shared TOTALLY ANONYMOUSLY. Examples can be found on our website. 

Please reach out to us with any questions! 

Link for submitting: https://forms.gle/xH8KtERzwu7rYVq97 

Email: ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com 

Instagram: @ourmonologuesbhs

Website: https://ourmonologuesbhs.wordpress.com/ 


All students who qualify for reduced price lunch can get a free clipper card.

If you NEVER received a clipper card from school before, please apply here

If you ALREADY have a clipper card from BHS or a middle school, please renew your card online here: https://tinyurl.com/dtcpz2b7

If you LOST your clipper card, you must call 1 (877) 878-8883

If you are applying for a clipper card for the first time, it takes 3-4 weeks to arrive and will be picked up from Ms. Marie in the front office before school or at lunch.

Submitted by Cassandra Tesch


Join the Class of 2028 Leadership Team

CLICK HERE >>> CLICK HERE >>> Class of 2028 Leadership Positions 

due by midnight of September 11, 2024

Represent your hive! Even if you have not thought of yourself as a leader, you should consider adding your name to the 9th Grade Leadership Lottery. Instead of an election or interview, ASB Leadership will be conducting a lottery to select one representative from each Hive and an additional five students from any hive. We will also select five alternates. 

If you have any questions, email 

Yair Sas at yairsas@students.berkeley.net, or Mr. V at johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 

@juicethejackets


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? September 30 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

DRAFT Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

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