Month: January 2025

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Prom 2025: Under the Stars

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.

Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.

Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.

More info to be shared as we approach prom

YAP Upcoming Events

Young Adult Project

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.

Black College Expo:

This year, the Teen program is proud to be taking a group of up to 12 Teens to the Black College Expo. In

Oakland on Saturday, February 8th. With 100 colleges in attendance, and 40 of them are HBCUs, this is a

great opportunity to check out colleges you’ve been thinking of. Bring Transcripts, ACT/SAT (if available)

or any other important information you want to pass along to you dream college. Whether you know

where you want to go after high school or are still undecided, this Teen event could help in many ways

to get you started on your college journey.

Sign ups are online or you can contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

Teens Go to the Snow:

Grab your Snowboard, pick up your skis, let’s blow up that innertube, the Teen program is going to Soda

Springs for an all day trip on April 1 st . This $20 event will bring you and your friends to and from the

snow where we will be tubing all day or, if you want to bring your own gear, you can hit the slopes (an

additional cost will be added if you that’s what you are interested in)

online or contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

1.29 BULLETIN: CLUB LEADER MTG, BLACK HISTORY ASSEMBLY AUDITIONS, F=MA EXAM, BERKELEY REP TEEN NIGHT, INJURY PREVENTION WORKSHOP, OUR MONOLOGUES, PORTLAND STATE WORKSHOP, WELLNESS WED, TOBACCO USE PREVENTION, & more buzz…

Posted on January 29, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	January 29, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 31 Club Leader Meeting

January 31 Last day to Register A Club Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

Winter Dance <<<has been cancelled : (

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair, Open House & Night Market

February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff

February 20 Senior Meeting

Black History Month Assembly Auditions

The AFAM Studies Department is hosting auditions for our Black History Month Assembly on Friday, January 31, in E200, from 3:40-5pm.

We are looking for speakers, poets, singers, dancers, etc. to perform and present powerful and impactful content that is relevant to Black History and Culture.

Submitted by dawnwilliams@berkeley.net

The F=ma exam

The F=ma exam hosted by the American Association of Physics Teachers and the American Institution of Physics is Feb 12th, the test is 25 Questions Multiple Choice on Classical Mechanics (Roughly AP Phys C or AP Phys 1 level). High scorers will advance to compete in the USAPhO exam.

If interested in registering, email ammelsallow@gmail.com to signup.

See you there!

Join us at the Teen Night for ‘The Thing About Jellyfish!’

It’s a world premiere adaptation of the book ‘The Thing about Jellyfish.’ It’s about the journey of a young girl grappling with her friend’s death which leads her around the world in a story of friendship, loss, and jellyfish. Tickets are $10, and a free dinner is included, along with an interview with the director and playwright of the show!

Get your tickets here: https://tickets.berkeleyrep.org/18007/18373

Contact AMitchell@berkeleyrep.org mixchel@berkeleyrep.org kabirhermon@students.berkeley.net

Join us for a live discussion with Dr. Amy White Hockenbrock, Associate Team Physician for UC Berkeley

Are you worried about tearing your ACL? Are you recovering from a sports injury? Are you trying to be your healthiest to keep playing your sport for as long as possible? Join us for a live discussion with Dr. Amy White Hockenbrock, Associate Team Physician for UC Berkeley. We will discuss General injury prevention and recovery strategies, How to prevent injuries arising from your sport so come with questions, and Conditioning, exercise, and mindset for long term health.

Come to the Library at 4:30 on February 03 2025!

Submitted by zoekohlmeyer@students.berkeley.net

@berkeleyathleticfund

Seniors! Are you interested in applying to Portland State?

If so, don’t miss this opportunity: the CCC will host PSU’s Instant Admission-Viking Day on February 4th during 3rd period and lunch. Please scan the QR code and sign up by January 28th to ensure your transcript is reviewed.

Submitted by erikapistoni@berkeley.net

@berkeleyhs_collegecareercenter

Wellness Games

Come join us, the Mental Health Peer Educators, next week on January 29 during lunch time in the Wellness Center for some fun Wellness Games. You will get the opportunity to interact with new people in a calming space and a chance to win some snacks/prizes.

If you enjoy Jenga and Uno (with a Wellness twist) this would be a perfect way to spend your Wellness Wednesday.

See you in the Wellness Center during lunch time on January 29.

The Wellness Center is located in room H-104.

In community,

The Mental Health Peer Educators

Submitted by kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net

Mental Health Peer Educators

Wellness Center

H104

JOIN LEADERSHIP

Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)

Learn more about what Leadership does by meeting the current team. Watch videos here.

January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
January 23 – Candidate Workshop in Leadership at lunch
February 20 – 2025-2026 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
March 28 – Announce Election Results

CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025

Our Monologues tickets are officially on sale now!!

Our Monologues tickets are officially on sale now!! If you don’t know what Our Monologues is, it is a totally student run show featuring amazing pieces written by the BHS community. It tackles topics from teenagers’ lives—from sex to identity to the fear of growing up—and will have you laughing one moment and wiping away tears the next! This year we are performing at the Shotgun Players Ashby Stage on February 7th at 7pm and February 8th at 3pm and 7pm.

You can find tickets at https:/our.show/ourmonologues

$5 for students and $15 for adults.

Contact lenkasimon@students.berkeley.net

@ourmonologuesbhs

🚭📖 Tobacco Use Prevention Education Facts 🚭📖

Hey Jackets!!!!

As the Tobacco Use Prevention Educators (TUPE) we want to say:

– DO NOT VAPE – if you vape you’re falling academically and physically.

If you’re a student athlete who vapes, especially if you play a cardio sport like cross country or something like that, imagine how much better you’d be at it if you didn’t have popcorn lungs fr.

What are popcorn lungs you ask? “”Popcorn lung” is another name for bronchiolitis obliterans (BO), a rare condition that results from damage of the lungs’ small airways. BO was originally discovered when popcorn factory workers started getting sick. The culprit was diacetyl, a food additive used to simulate butter flavor in microwave popcorn. Diacetyl is frequently added to flavored e-liquid (in vapes) to enhance the taste. Inhaling diacetyl causes inflammation and may lead to permanent scarring in the branches of the airways making breathing difficult. Popcorn lung has no lasting treatment.

If you’re trying to get your grades up this semester, if you’re a junior looking at your grades and wondering if you have a future, or a freshmen somehow failing ethnic studies, it might be time to put down the vape and pick up the pen fr. Stop taking so many “”bathroom breaks”” y’all !

Don’t vape, choose health so you can play those sports, and focus on those grades!

Thank you,

TUPE Educators

🧘🏾 💚 Wellness Words 🪷🌿

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, aimed at promoting healthy pregnancies and supporting affected families. Birth defects, which occur in about 1 in 33 babies in the U.S., can affect key areas like the heart, brain, and limbs.

Factors contributing to birth defects include maternal choices, pregnancy complications, and exposure to harmful chemicals. Risks increase with tobacco and alcohol use, lack of prenatal vitamins (especially folic acid), uncontrolled diabetes, and environmental toxins. Preventive measures include proper prenatal care, avoiding harmful substances, taking recommended vitamins, and keeping vaccinations up to date.

Partial Reference Intrusion poses challenges requiring surgical and therapeutic support for children with birth defects. Families need comprehensive assistance to manage financial and emotional burdens. This awareness month highlights the importance of access to medical treatment and social support networks. Birth defects affect communities, impacting mental health and causing financial stress.

By combining knowledge with action, we can foster a supportive environment for everyone’s health. Reach out to local wellness centers or health departments for assistance.

Thank you,

Mental Health Peer Educators

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please fill out this quick language diversity form, thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J7JrSnO7JhbvPiYHShLWGHF6VKb8PuN28UuW303BPks/edit

English V.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2vaxpPzwoV9sdRtp1SlD7yXGp0V6nnoX0LSn9C9rQ4/edit

Spanish V.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bdBhfJZRIFldK3Hvg95oh_J5RNklsy5z3-SP2yTYjL0/edit

~ BUSD AAPI Committee

Contact jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net & angelabau@berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

SWIMMING TEAM MANAGER WANTED!

The Swimming & Diving teams are seeking a student Team Manager. Familiarity with our sport is helpful, but not required. Familiarity with spreadsheets & databases is also useful. You’ll help with swim meets, roster & equipment management, stat keeping, and more. We start in 2 weeks and you can potentially EARN PE CREDIT.

Contact jackets.swim@gmail.com

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net madelinebramwell@students.berkeley.net kimiaazadpur@students.berkeley.net

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Black History Month Issue

The Jacket is looking for art, writing, photography or other art submissions for our annual Black History Month issue. Please email josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with submissions or questions.

Check out our instagram @bhsjacket for more information on submissions.

@bhsjacket

Join Keys for Kids

Are you a piano player or have knowledge regarding music theory? If so, join our new club Keys for Kids! We have partnered with Washington elementary school to create an after school class where BHS students will work in small groups teaching the basics of piano and music theory. The club will run after school every Tuesday from 4-5

Join Bay Area Volunteer Club!!

Our club educates members on various volunteer opportunities and we also plan our own events and group volunteer efforts. It’s a great way to support the community, enhance college applications and meet new friends! We meet every other Thursday in C135. Our next meeting is January 30th.

Contact plumdeantonisneumann@students.berkeley.net oliverobinsonmcgee@students.berkeley.net

@bhsbayareavolunteer

MIXED SPEAKER SERIES

February 2025

INTEREST FORM

Contact sofiabell@students.berkeley.net

Interested in chess?

Come to the chess class that meets every Wednesday in room C325 from 345-445. Students of all skill levels are welcome, from beginner to the very experienced. The class is taught by national master, Larry Snyder. A short lesson is offered at the start of class, so please be on time.

Submitted by larrysnyder22@gmail.com

Slavic club

Meeting is every Thursday at lunch in C102.

for any questions email: alisakarinkolpakova@students.berkeley.net

Join Women Who Write

every other Thursday in C308!!

Submitted by nialalenzrashid@students.berkeley.net

@bhs.www

2025 Yearbook Info

Seniors, send us some ideas you have for senior superlatives. A nomination form will go out next month with final voting to follow.

Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one today.

If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.

@berkeleyearbook

Prom 2025: Under the Stars

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.

Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.

Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.

More info to be shared as we approach prom

Calling all API identifying seniors!

If you’re interested in participating in API graduation, the time to sign up is now!! API grad will be held on Saturday May 24th from 11am to 2pm at Berkeley Methodist United Church. There will be awesome performances, speeches, sashes, and more! Please sign up by February 14th to ensure your spot. There is a limited amount of sashes so first come first serve! Be on the lookout for our flyers around campus for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

You can email us at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @bhs.apic.

link to sign up form: https://forms.gle/ckY9LK6YpZQHPTMo7

YAP Upcoming Events

Young Adult Project

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.

Black College Expo:

This year, the Teen program is proud to be taking a group of up to 12 Teens to the Black College Expo. In

Oakland on Saturday, February 8th. With 100 colleges in attendance, and 40 of them are HBCUs, this is a

great opportunity to check out colleges you’ve been thinking of. Bring Transcripts, ACT/SAT (if available)

or any other important information you want to pass along to you dream college. Whether you know

where you want to go after high school or are still undecided, this Teen event could help in many ways

to get you started on your college journey.

Sign ups are online or you can contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

Teens Go to the Snow:

Grab your Snowboard, pick up your skis, let’s blow up that innertube, the Teen program is going to Soda

Springs for an all day trip on April 1 st . This $20 event will bring you and your friends to and from the

snow where we will be tubing all day or, if you want to bring your own gear, you can hit the slopes (an

additional cost will be added if you that’s what you are interested in)

online or contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

Join from anywhere with this Zoom link!

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

1.24 BULLETIN: DISABILITY AWARENESS STUDENT LED PANEL, OUR MONOLOGUES, MIXED SPEAKER SERIES, LANGUAGE SURVEY, SWIM TEAM MGR WANTED, KEYS FOR KIDS, BAY AREA VOLUNTEERS, BLACK HISTORY MONTH SUBMISSIONS & much more buzz…

Posted on January 24, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	January 24, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 27 No School for students

January 27 Student-led Disability Awareness Panel

January 31 Club Leader Meeting <<<date change

January 31 Last day to Register A Club Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

February 1 Winter Dance

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair, Open House & Night Market

February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff

February 20 Senior Meeting

BUSD’S BLACK HISTORY ORATORICAL FEST COMPETITION

The BUSD’S BLACK HISTORY ORATORICAL FEST COMPETITION was established in 2018. This annual community event allows Berkeley students to learn about and acknowledge Black/African American historical contributions while demonstrating their creativity and public speaking abilities via artistic expression. Students pridefully prepare to recite published or original speeches, spoken word, and poems that express and highlight the annual theme each year.

This year’s theme is Harlem Renaissance.

Check out the guide for more details.

The school competition will be completed by February 28.

The district competition will be March 26th.

Contact bhsafamstudies@berkeley.net if you would like to represent Berkeley High in this year’s Black History Oratorical Fest.

Please fill out this quick language diversity form, thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J7JrSnO7JhbvPiYHShLWGHF6VKb8PuN28UuW303BPks/edit

English V.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2vaxpPzwoV9sdRtp1SlD7yXGp0V6nnoX0LSn9C9rQ4/edit

Spanish V.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bdBhfJZRIFldK3Hvg95oh_J5RNklsy5z3-SP2yTYjL0/edit

~ BUSD AAPI Committee

Contact jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net & angelabau@berkeley.net

Disabilities Awareness Month Panel

All students are invited to watch the first ever Disabilities Awareness Month Panel: a student-led roundtable featuring neurodiverse and physically disabled BHS students, faculty, and experts in disability fields. This event will focus on their unique challenges and experiences, and explore ways to build a more supportive and connected BHS community.

This event will be held virtually on January 27th from 6:00-7:00 PM,

Contact andrewregan@students.berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

SWIMMING TEAM MANAGER WANTED!

The Swimming & Diving teams are seeking a student Team Manager. Familiarity with our sport is helpful, but not required. Familiarity with spreadsheets & databases is also useful. You’ll help with swim meets, roster & equipment management, stat keeping, and more. We start in 2 weeks and you can potentially EARN PE CREDIT.

Contact jackets.swim@gmail.com

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net madelinebramwell@students.berkeley.net kimiaazadpur@students.berkeley.net

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

Our Monologues tickets are officially on sale now!!

If you don’t know what Our Monologues is, it is a totally student run show featuring amazing pieces written by the BHS community, it is funny, sad, and everything in-between! This year we are performing at the Shotgun Players Ashby Stage on February 7th at 7pm and February 8th at 3pm and 7pm. You can find tickets at https:/our.show/ourmonologues $5 for students and $15 for adults

Contact lenkasimon@students.berkeley.net

@ourmonologuesbhs

Black History Month Issue

The Jacket is looking for art, writing, photography or other art submissions for our annual Black History Month issue. Please email josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net with submissions or questions.

Check out our instagram @bhsjacket for more information on submissions.

@bhsjacket

Join Keys for Kids

Are you a piano player or have knowledge regarding music theory? If so, join our new club Keys for Kids! We have partnered with Washington elementary school to create an after school class where BHS students will work in small groups teaching the basics of piano and music theory. The club will run after school every Tuesday from 4-5

Join Bay Area Volunteer Club!!

Our club educates members on various volunteer opportunities and we also plan our own events and group volunteer efforts. It’s a great way to support the community, enhance college applications and meet new friends! We meet every other Thursday in C135. Our next meeting is January 30th.

Contact plumdeantonisneumann@students.berkeley.net oliverobinsonmcgee@students.berkeley.net

@bhsbayareavolunteer

MIXED SPEAKER SERIES

February 2025

INTEREST FORM

Contact sofiabell@students.berkeley.net

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Interested in chess?

Come to the chess class that meets every Wednesday in room C325 from 345-445. Students of all skill levels are welcome, from beginner to the very experienced. The class is taught by national master, Larry Snyder. A short lesson is offered at the start of class, so please be on time.

Submitted by larrysnyder22@gmail.com

Slavic club

Meeting is every Thursday at lunch in C102.

for any questions email: alisakarinkolpakova@students.berkeley.net

Join Women Who Write

every other Thursday in C308!!

Submitted by nialalenzrashid@students.berkeley.net

@bhs.www

Seniors! Are you interested in applying to Portland State?

If so, don’t miss this opportunity: the CCC will host PSU’s Instant Admission-Viking Day on February 4th during 3rd period and lunch. Please scan the QR code and sign up by January 28th to ensure your transcript is reviewed.

Submitted by erikapistoni@berkeley.net

@berkeleyhs_collegecareercenter

Wellness Games

Come join us, the Mental Health Peer Educators, next week on January 29 during lunch time in the Wellness Center for some fun Wellness Games. You will get the opportunity to interact with new people in a calming space and a chance to win some snacks/prizes.

If you enjoy Jenga and Uno (with a Wellness twist) this would be a perfect way to spend your Wellness Wednesday.

See you in the Wellness Center during lunch time on January 29.

The Wellness Center is located in room H-104.

In community,

The Mental Health Peer Educators

Submitted by kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net

Mental Health Peer Educators

Wellness Center

H104

The Youth Literacy Project is looking for reading buddy volunteers!!

The YLP Reading Buddies program at the Berkeley Central Library will be starting up in February. Specific dates are February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.

As a volunteer you will be paired up with a child in grades K-3rd and will spend time reading books and playing word games together. This is a great way to share the love of reading with kids and also to get volunteer hours in, so we highly encourage you to sign up!

To sign up, fill out the interest form linked here.

Reading Buddies Volunteering

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at theyouthliteracyproject@gmail.com. Or visit our website https://youth-literacy-project.org

@youth_literacy_project

2025 Yearbook Info

Seniors, send us some ideas you have for senior superlatives. A nomination form will go out next month with final voting to follow.

Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one today.

If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.

@berkeleyearbook

BHS winter formal

$5 tickets

February 1st

Open to all grades for BHS Students only.

@bhs2027_leadership

JOIN LEADERSHIP

Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)

Learn more about what Leadership does by meeting the current team. Watch videos here.

January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
January 23 – Candidate Workshop in Leadership at lunch
February 20 – 2024-2025 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
March 28 – Announce Election Results

CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025

Prom 2025: Under the Stars

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.

Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.

Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.

More info to be shared as we approach prom

Calling all API identifying seniors!

If you’re interested in participating in API graduation, the time to sign up is now!! API grad will be held on Saturday May 24th from 11am to 2pm at Berkeley Methodist United Church. There will be awesome performances, speeches, sashes, and more! Please sign up by February 14th to ensure your spot. There is a limited amount of sashes so first come first serve! Be on the lookout for our flyers around campus for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

You can email us at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @bhs.apic.

link to sign up form: https://forms.gle/ckY9LK6YpZQHPTMo7

YAP Upcoming Events

Young Adult Project

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.

Black College Expo:

This year, the Teen program is proud to be taking a group of up to 12 Teens to the Black College Expo. In

Oakland on Saturday, February 8th. With 100 colleges in attendance, and 40 of them are HBCUs, this is a

great opportunity to check out colleges you’ve been thinking of. Bring Transcripts, ACT/SAT (if available)

or any other important information you want to pass along to you dream college. Whether you know

where you want to go after high school or are still undecided, this Teen event could help in many ways

to get you started on your college journey.

Sign ups are online or you can contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

Teens Go to the Snow:

Grab your Snowboard, pick up your skis, let’s blow up that innertube, the Teen program is going to Soda

Springs for an all day trip on April 1 st . This $20 event will bring you and your friends to and from the

snow where we will be tubing all day or, if you want to bring your own gear, you can hit the slopes (an

additional cost will be added if you that’s what you are interested in)

online or contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

1.22 BULLETIN: BLACK HISTORY ORATORICAL FEST, CHESS CLASS, SLAVIC CLUB, WOMEN WHO WRITE, OPEN GYM BBALL, WINTER DANCE, WELLNESS GAMES & more buzz…

Posted on January 22, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	January 22, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 22 Achievement Gap Panel

January 23 Leadership Candidate Workshop

January 27 No School for students

January 31 Club Leader Meeting <<<date change

February 1 Winter Dance

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair

February 6 Open House & Night Market

February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff

February 20 Senior Meeting

CLUB REGISTRATION BEFORE JANUARY 31

Reading Buddies Volunteering

BUSD’S BLACK HISTORY ORATORICAL FEST COMPETITION

The BUSD’S BLACK HISTORY ORATORICAL FEST COMPETITION was established in 2018. This annual community event allows Berkeley students to learn about and acknowledge Black/African American historical contributions while demonstrating their creativity and public speaking abilities via artistic expression. Students pridefully prepare to recite published or original speeches, spoken word, and poems that express and highlight the annual theme each year.

This year’s theme is Harlem Renaissance.

Check out the guide for more details.

The school competition will be completed by February 28.

The district competition will be March 26th.

Contact bhsafamstudies@berkeley.net if you would like to represent Berkeley High in this year’s Black History Oratorical Fest.

Interested in chess?

Come to the chess class that meets every Wednesday in room C325 from 345-445. Students of all skill levels are welcome, from beginner to the very experienced. The class is taught by national master, Larry Snyder. A short lesson is offered at the start of class, so please be on time.

Submitted by larrysnyder22@gmail.com

Slavic club

Meeting is every Thursday at lunch in C102.

for any questions email: alisakarinkolpakova@students.berkeley.net

Join Women Who Write

every other Thursday in C308!!

Submitted by nialalenzrashid@students.berkeley.net

@bhs.www

Achievement Gap Panel

The achievement gap panel is Wednesday January 22nd in the Library during 5th and 6th period respectively.

The panel organizers are also conducting a survey on the gaps presence + solutions at Berkeley High.

Please fill it out!

Sign Up Here

Seniors! Are you interested in applying to Portland State?

If so, don’t miss this opportunity: the CCC will host PSU’s Instant Admission-Viking Day on February 4th during 3rd period and lunch. Please scan the QR code and sign up by January 28th to ensure your transcript is reviewed.

Submitted by erikapistoni@berkeley.net

@berkeleyhs_collegecareercenter

Please fill out this quick language diversity form, thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J7JrSnO7JhbvPiYHShLWGHF6VKb8PuN28UuW303BPks/edit

English V.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2vaxpPzwoV9sdRtp1SlD7yXGp0V6nnoX0LSn9C9rQ4/edit

Spanish V.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bdBhfJZRIFldK3Hvg95oh_J5RNklsy5z3-SP2yTYjL0/edit

~ BUSD AAPI Committee

Contact jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net & angelabau@berkeley.net

Wellness Games

Come join us, the Mental Health Peer Educators, next week on January 29 during lunch time in the Wellness Center for some fun Wellness Games. You will get the opportunity to interact with new people in a calming space and a chance to win some snacks/prizes.

If you enjoy Jenga and Uno (with a Wellness twist) this would be a perfect way to spend your Wellness Wednesday.

See you in the Wellness Center during lunch time on January 29.

The Wellness Center is located in room H104.

In community,

The Mental Health Peer Educators

Submitted by kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net

Mental Health Peer Educators

Wellness Center

H104

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Youth Literacy Project is looking for reading buddy volunteers!!

The YLP Reading Buddies program at the Berkeley Central Library will be starting up in February. Specific dates are February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.

As a volunteer you will be paired up with a child in grades K-3rd and will spend time reading books and playing word games together. This is a great way to share the love of reading with kids and also to get volunteer hours in, so we highly encourage you to sign up!

To sign up, fill out the interest form linked here.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at theyouthliteracyproject@gmail.com. Or visit our website https://youth-literacy-project.org

@youth_literacy_project

2025 Yearbook Info

Seniors, send us some ideas you have for senior superlatives. A nomination form will go out next month with final voting to follow.

Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one today.

If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.

@berkeleyearbook

BHS winter formal

$5 tickets

February 1st

Open to all grades for BHS Students only.

@bhs2027_leadership

JOIN LEADERSHIP

Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)

Learn more about what Leadership does by meeting the current team. Watch videos here.

January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
January 23 – Candidate Workshop in Leadership at lunch
February 20 – 2024-2025 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
March 28 – Announce Election Results

CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025

Prom 2025: Under the Stars

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.

Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.

Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.

More info to be shared as we approach prom

Calling all API identifying seniors!

If you’re interested in participating in API graduation, the time to sign up is now!! API grad will be held on Saturday May 24th from 11am to 2pm at Berkeley Methodist United Church. There will be awesome performances, speeches, sashes, and more! Please sign up by February 14th to ensure your spot. There is a limited amount of sashes so first come first serve! Be on the lookout for our flyers around campus for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

You can email us at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @bhs.apic.

link to sign up form: https://forms.gle/ckY9LK6YpZQHPTMo7

YAP Upcoming Events

Young Adult Project

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.

Black College Expo:

This year, the Teen program is proud to be taking a group of up to 12 Teens to the Black College Expo. In

Oakland on Saturday, February 8th. With 100 colleges in attendance, and 40 of them are HBCUs, this is a

great opportunity to check out colleges you’ve been thinking of. Bring Transcripts, ACT/SAT (if available)

or any other important information you want to pass along to you dream college. Whether you know

where you want to go after high school or are still undecided, this Teen event could help in many ways

to get you started on your college journey.

Sign ups are online or you can contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

Teens Go to the Snow:

Grab your Snowboard, pick up your skis, let’s blow up that innertube, the Teen program is going to Soda

Springs for an all day trip on April 1 st . This $20 event will bring you and your friends to and from the

snow where we will be tubing all day or, if you want to bring your own gear, you can hit the slopes (an

additional cost will be added if you that’s what you are interested in)

online or contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

BHS ATHLETICS

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

1.17 BULLETIN: NO SCHOOL MONDAY, ACHIEVEMENT GAP PANEL, YOUTH LIT PROJECT, WOMEN of LIT, HOME SOCCER GAME, SR QUOTES DUE TUE, MILLION $$$ DANCE TEAM, LANG. SURVEY, SUNRISE & AMNESTY FUNDRAISER, & more buzz…

Posted on January 17, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	January 17, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 20 & 27 No School for students

January 22 Achievement Gap Panel

January 23 Leadership Candidate Workshop

January 31 Club Leader Meeting <<<date has changed

February 1 Winter Dance

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair

February 6 Open House & Night Market

February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff

February 20 Senior Meeting

CLUB REGISTRATION BEFORE JANUARY 31

Reading Buddies Volunteering

Achievement Gap Panel

The achievement gap panel is Wednesday January 22nd in the Library during 5th and 6th period respectively.

The panel organizers are also conducting a survey on the gaps presence + solutions at Berkeley High.

Please fill it out!

Sign Up Here

Please fill out this quick language diversity form, thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J7JrSnO7JhbvPiYHShLWGHF6VKb8PuN28UuW303BPks/edit

English V.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2vaxpPzwoV9sdRtp1SlD7yXGp0V6nnoX0LSn9C9rQ4/edit

Spanish V.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bdBhfJZRIFldK3Hvg95oh_J5RNklsy5z3-SP2yTYjL0/edit

~ BUSD AAPI Committee

Contact jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net & angelabau@berkeley.net

Sunrise & Amnesty Club Fundraiser

Sunrise and Amnesty International will be hosting a fundraiser this Saturday, the 18th, to support those impacted by the LA fires. It will take place from 11am to 3pm, at 4th St, across from Peet’s Coffee. All of our earnings will be donated to Mutual Aid LA Network. There will be baked goods, art, and more. Come through to support!

Contact sunriseberkeleyhigh@gmail.com & bhsamnestyclub@gmail.com

@ sunriseberkeleyhigh

berkeleyhigh_amnesty

The Youth Literacy Project is looking for reading buddy volunteers!!

The YLP Reading Buddies program at the Berkeley Central Library will be starting up in February. Specific dates are February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.

As a volunteer you will be paired up with a child in grades K-3rd and will spend time reading books and playing word games together. This is a great way to share the love of reading with kids and also to get volunteer hours in, so we highly encourage you to sign up!

To sign up, fill out the interest form linked here.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at theyouthliteracyproject@gmail.com. Or visit our website https://youth-literacy-project.org

@youth_literacy_project

2025 Yearbook Info

Seniors, send us some ideas you have for senior superlatives. A nomination form will go out next month with final voting to follow.

SENIOR QUOTES ARE DUE TUESDAY JANUARY 21! GET THEM IN ASAP

Seniors!! The deadline to submit a senior quote is coming up fast. Submit your quote by next Friday, January 21.

Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one today.

If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.

@berkeleyearbook

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

BHS winter formal

$5 tickets

February 1st

Open to all grades for BHS Students only.

@bhs2027_leadership

Wellness Wednesday

Monthly topic: Differences Between Seasonal and Regular Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder commonly known as ‘seasonal depression’ occurs at particular times in a year, typically from fall to winter. This disorder is thought to be associated with reduced sunlight exposure linked to changes in mood, energy levels, and sleep patterns. Regular depression is not thought to be related to seasonal changes and can affect people any time of the year.

Both conditions share the same symptoms, such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue but their triggers and treatments differ. Seasonal depression tends to get worse as daylight hours decrease and some people get relief with light therapy that mimics natural sunlight. However, regular depression may have origins in genetics, life events, and chemical imbalances, and is usually treated through therapy, medication, or both.

Both types of depression are real mental health conditions that need to be taken seriously. Students with seasonal or regular depression might have trouble concentrating, and mastering academic expectations, and may withdraw socially. Anyone suffering from symptoms of depression should reach out for help. All persons in search of support are welcome at the Wellness Center.

Thank you,

Submitted by kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net

Mental Health Peer Educators

Wellness Center

H104

D Building

JOIN LEADERSHIP

Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)

Learn more about what Leadership does by meeting the current team. Watch videos here.

January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
January 23 – Candidate Workshop in Leadership at lunch
February 20 – 2024-2025 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
March 28 – Announce Election Results

CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025

Prom 2025: Under the Stars

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.

Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.

Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.

More info to be shared as we approach prom

AC NEEDS A NEW LOGO!

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HERE!

https://forms.gle/BbSeNGmzJANsvf1w9

Calling all API identifying seniors!

If you’re interested in participating in API graduation, the time to sign up is now!! API grad will be held on Saturday May 24th from 11am to 2pm at Berkeley Methodist United Church. There will be awesome performances, speeches, sashes, and more! Please sign up by February 14th to ensure your spot. There is a limited amount of sashes so first come first serve! Be on the lookout for our flyers around campus for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

You can email us at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @bhs.apic.

link to sign up form: https://forms.gle/ckY9LK6YpZQHPTMo7

YAP Upcoming Events

Young Adult Project

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.

Black College Expo:

This year, the Teen program is proud to be taking a group of up to 12 Teens to the Black College Expo. In

Oakland on Saturday, February 8th. With 100 colleges in attendance, and 40 of them are HBCUs, this is a

great opportunity to check out colleges you’ve been thinking of. Bring Transcripts, ACT/SAT (if available)

or any other important information you want to pass along to you dream college. Whether you know

where you want to go after high school or are still undecided, this Teen event could help in many ways

to get you started on your college journey.

Sign ups are online or you can contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

Teens Go to the Snow:

Grab your Snowboard, pick up your skis, let’s blow up that innertube, the Teen program is going to Soda

Springs for an all day trip on April 1 st . This $20 event will bring you and your friends to and from the

snow where we will be tubing all day or, if you want to bring your own gear, you can hit the slopes (an

additional cost will be added if you that’s what you are interested in)

online or contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

The Berkeley High spring musical is Hadestown!

We are looking for musicians to play for the show! We need a cellist, or a violist who can play cello parts, a trombonist, a guitarist, and a percussionist. To be eligible you must not be a part of the March 19th and 20th BHS Band and Orchestra concerts. Auditions are next Thursday (January 16) at 3:45pm in the Jazz Room.

Please email robertofigueroa@berkeley.net for more information!

@berkeley_high_theater

Join shiny beaches club!

We are an environmentalist club focused on keeping California beaches clean and getting students community service hours. We hope to travel to many locations to clean beaches and help restore aquatic environments. We meet at C213 every Thursday at lunch, Snacks provided!

Next Beach Cleanup: January 18th

@shiny.beaches.bhs

BHS ATHLETICS

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

1.15 BULLETIN: WINTER DANCE, YOUTH LITERACY PROJECT, SR SUPERLATIVES, WELLNESS WEDNESDAY, API GRAD, HOME VOLLEYBALL MATCH, PROM GUEST PASS, BLACK COLLEGE EXPO & more buzz…

Posted on January 15, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	January 15, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 20 & 27 No School for students

January 22 Achievement Gap Panel Sign Up Here

January 30 Club Leader Meeting

February 1 Winter Dance

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair

February 6 Open House & Night Market

February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff

February 20 Senior Meeting

CLUB REGISTRATION BEFORE JANUARY 31

BHS winter formal

$5 tickets

February 1st

Open to all grades for BHS Students only.

@bhs2027_leadership

🪷🌿 Wellness Wednesday 💚☀️

Monthly topic: Differences Between Seasonal and Regular Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder commonly known as ‘seasonal depression’ occurs at particular times in a year, typically from fall to winter. This disorder is thought to be associated with reduced sunlight exposure linked to changes in mood, energy levels, and sleep patterns. Regular depression is not thought to be related to seasonal changes and can affect people any time of the year.

Both conditions share the same symptoms, such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue but their triggers and treatments differ. Seasonal depression tends to get worse as daylight hours decrease and some people get relief with light therapy that mimics natural sunlight. However, regular depression may have origins in genetics, life events, and chemical imbalances, and is usually treated through therapy, medication, or both.

Both types of depression are real mental health conditions that need to be taken seriously. Students with seasonal or regular depression might have trouble concentrating, and mastering academic expectations, and may withdraw socially. Anyone suffering from symptoms of depression should reach out for help. All persons in search of support are welcome at the Wellness Center.

Thank you,

Submitted by kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net

Mental Health Peer Educators

Wellness Center

H104

D Building

The Youth Literacy Project is looking for reading buddy volunteers!!

The YLP Reading Buddies program at the Berkeley Central Library will be starting up in February. Specific dates are February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.

As a volunteer you will be paired up with a child in grades K-3rd and will spend time reading books and playing word games together. This is a great way to share the love of reading with kids and also to get volunteer hours in, so we highly encourage you to sign up!

To sign up, fill out the interest form linked here: Reading Buddies Volunteering

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at theyouthliteracyproject@gmail.com. Or visit our website https://youth-literacy-project.org

@youth_literacy_project

2025 Yearbook Info

Seniors, send us some ideas you have for senior superlatives. A nomination form will go out next month with final voting to follow.

SENIOR QUOTES ARE DUE TUESDAY JANUARY 21! GET THEM IN ASAP

Seniors!! The deadline to submit a senior quote is coming up fast. Submit your quote by next Friday, January 21.

Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one today.

If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.

@berkeleyearbook

JOIN LEADERSHIP

Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)

January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
February 20 – 2024-2025 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
March 28 – Announce Election Results

CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025

Prom 2025: Under the Stars

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.

Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.

Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.

More info to be shared as we approach prom

AC NEEDS A NEW LOGO!

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HERE!

https://forms.gle/BbSeNGmzJANsvf1w9

Calling all API identifying seniors!

If you’re interested in participating in API graduation, the time to sign up is now!! API grad will be held on Saturday May 24th from 11am to 2pm at Berkeley Methodist United Church. There will be awesome performances, speeches, sashes, and more! Please sign up by February 14th to ensure your spot. There is a limited amount of sashes so first come first serve! Be on the lookout for our flyers around campus for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

You can email us at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @bhs.apic.

link to sign up form: https://forms.gle/ckY9LK6YpZQHPTMo7

YAP Upcoming Events

Young Adult Project

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.

Black College Expo:

This year, the Teen program is proud to be taking a group of up to 12 Teens to the Black College Expo. In

Oakland on Saturday, February 8th. With 100 colleges in attendance, and 40 of them are HBCUs, this is a

great opportunity to check out colleges you’ve been thinking of. Bring Transcripts, ACT/SAT (if available)

or any other important information you want to pass along to you dream college. Whether you know

where you want to go after high school or are still undecided, this Teen event could help in many ways

to get you started on your college journey.

Sign ups are online or you can contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

Teens Go to the Snow:

Grab your Snowboard, pick up your skis, let’s blow up that innertube, the Teen program is going to Soda

Springs for an all day trip on April 1 st . This $20 event will bring you and your friends to and from the

snow where we will be tubing all day or, if you want to bring your own gear, you can hit the slopes (an

additional cost will be added if you that’s what you are interested in)

online or contact Joaquim Lee for more information.

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Berkeley High spring musical is Hadestown!

We are looking for musicians to play for the show! We need a cellist, or a violist who can play cello parts, a trombonist, a guitarist, and a percussionist. To be eligible you must not be a part of the March 19th and 20th BHS Band and Orchestra concerts. Auditions are next Thursday (January 16) at 3:45pm in the Jazz Room.

Please email robertofigueroa@berkeley.net for more information!

@berkeley_high_theater

Join shiny beaches club!

We are an environmentalist club focused on keeping California beaches clean and getting students community service hours. We hope to travel to many locations to clean beaches and help restore aquatic environments. We meet at C213 every Thursday at lunch, Snacks provided!

Next Beach Cleanup: January 18th

@shiny.beaches.bhs

Hello Berkeley High! Come drop by the Health Center. It is free and confidential!

What services do we provide?

Reproductive and sexual health

We provide STI and Pregnancy testing.

All methods of birth controls are available: IUD, pills, emergency contraceptives and more!

Plan to be in the clinic for about 30 minutes while you meet with our clinical team.

Grab and go condoms, pads, tampons, bandaids and fentanyl strips, all at the front window!

Free mental health services like individual counseling, support groups, and crisis support!

First aid if you’re sick or injured.

Interested? Thoughts? Questions about health? Come on by, we have an answer!

The Health Center is located in H105 and is open Monday 10am-12:30pm 1:15pm-4pm,

Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-12:20pm 1:15pm-4pm. Hope to see you soon!

Submitted by Luisboggiano@partner.berkeley.net & Mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

1.13 BULLETIN: WINTER DANCE, CONSENT PRESENTATIONS, NIGHT MARKET, CLUB LEADER MEETING, MOVIE NEEDS ACTORS, JOIN LEADERSHIP, WRESTLING, & more buzz…

Posted on January 13, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	January 13, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 20 & 27 No School for students

January 22 Achievement Gap Panel Sign Up Here

January 30 Club Leader Meeting

February 1 Winter Dance

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair

February 6 Open House & Night Market

February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff

February 20 Senior Meeting

CLUB REGISTRATION BEFORE JANUARY 31

BHS winter formal

$5 tickets

February 1st

@bhs2027_leadership

Middle School Consent Presentations

Hey Berkeley High! We’re your presidents of Bhs Stop Harassing, and we wanted to let you know that we’re starting our middle school consent presentations in just a few weeks. This year, we’re going to Berkeley middle schools, and other private schools in the area. This looks great on college apps and is so beneficial to the community! Come to our mandatory meeting tomorrow at lunch in C221 to participate!

Contact umakiyawat@students.berkeley.net & zoeglass@students.berkeley.net

@bhsstopharassing

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students, are you interested in Design, Fashion, Visual Arts, Communication or Arts and Restoration?

If so, don’t miss this interactive workshop led by the European Institute of Design (IED) representative. They have centers in Italy, Spain and Brasil! Please ask permission and a pass from your teacher and come to the College and Career Center on Tuesday, January 14th during 2nd period.

Submitted by erikapistoni@berkeley.net

@berkeleyhs_collegecareercenter

JOIN LEADERSHIP

Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)

January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
February 20 – 2024-2025 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
March 28 – Announce Election Results

CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025

Prom 2025: Under the Stars

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.

Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.

Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.

More info to be shared as we approach prom

🪷🌿 Wellness Wednesday 💚☀️

Monthly topic: Differences Between Seasonal and Regular Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder commonly known as ‘seasonal depression’ occurs at particular times in a year, typically from fall to winter. This disorder is thought to be associated with reduced sunlight exposure linked to changes in mood, energy levels, and sleep patterns. Regular depression is not thought to be related to seasonal changes and can affect people any time of the year.

Both conditions share the same symptoms, such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue but their triggers and treatments differ. Seasonal depression tends to get worse as daylight hours decrease and some people get relief with light therapy that mimics natural sunlight. However, regular depression may have origins in genetics, life events, and chemical imbalances, and is usually treated through therapy, medication, or both.

Both types of depression are real mental health conditions that need to be taken seriously. Students with seasonal or regular depression might have trouble concentrating, and mastering academic expectations, and may withdraw socially. Anyone suffering from symptoms of depression should reach out for help. All persons in search of support are welcome at the Wellness Center.

Thank you,

Submitted by kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net

Mental Health Peer Educators

Wellness Center

H104

D Building

AC NEEDS A NEW LOGO!

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HERE!

https://forms.gle/BbSeNGmzJANsvf1w9

Calling all API identifying seniors!

If you’re interested in participating in API graduation, the time to sign up is now!! API grad will be held on Saturday May 24th from 11am to 2pm at Berkeley Methodist United Church. There will be awesome performances, speeches, sashes, and more! Please sign up by February 14th to ensure your spot. There is a limited amount of sashes so first come first serve! Be on the lookout for our flyers around campus for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

You can email us at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @bhs.apic.

link to sign up form: https://forms.gle/ckY9LK6YpZQHPTMo7

The Berkeley High spring musical is Hadestown!

We are looking for musicians to play for the show! We need a cellist, or a violist who can play cello parts, a trombonist, a guitarist, and a percussionist. To be eligible you must not be a part of the March 19th and 20th BHS Band and Orchestra concerts. Auditions are next Thursday (January 16) at 3:45pm in the Jazz Room.

Please email robertofigueroa@berkeley.net for more information!

@berkeley_high_theater

Join shiny beaches club!

We are an environmentalist club focused on keeping California beaches clean and getting students community service hours. We hope to travel to many locations to clean beaches and help restore aquatic environments. We meet at C213 every Thursday at lunch, Snacks provided!

Next Beach Cleanup: January 18th

@shiny.beaches.bhs

Hello Berkeley High! Come drop by the Health Center. It is free and confidential!

What services do we provide?

Reproductive and sexual health

We provide STI and Pregnancy testing.

All methods of birth controls are available: IUD, pills, emergency contraceptives and more!

Plan to be in the clinic for about 30 minutes while you meet with our clinical team.

Grab and go condoms, pads, tampons, bandaids and fentanyl strips, all at the front window!

Free mental health services like individual counseling, support groups, and crisis support!

First aid if you’re sick or injured.

Interested? Thoughts? Questions about health? Come on by, we have an answer!

The Health Center is located in H105 and is open Monday 10am-12:30pm 1:15pm-4pm,

Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-12:20pm 1:15pm-4pm. Hope to see you soon!

Submitted by Luisboggiano@partner.berkeley.net & Mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

2025 Yearbook Info

Seniors!! The deadline to submit a senior quote is coming up fast. Submit your quote by next Friday, January 21.

https://forms.gle/kHcxg8pzGv6SgQC3A

Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one today.

If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.

@berkeleyearbook

BHS Green Career Fair

You are invited to the BHS Green Career Fair! The fair will focus on broadening students’ understanding of what sustainable job and internship opportunities are available in our community. Career Categories include Transportation, Environmental Law, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Agriculture, Arts, Clean Energy, and more.

Berkeley High School Community Theater Gallery

Monday, January 13, 10 am to 1:06 pm

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

1.10 BULLETIN: ACHIEVEMENT GAP PANEL, BLACK YEARBOOK COMMITTEE, API GRAD, AC LOGO, SHINY BEACHES, LEADERSHIP APPS, WELLNESS CORNER, EID WORKSHOP, HADESTOWN MUSICAL & much more buzz…

Posted on January 10, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	January 10, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 20 & 27 No School for students

January 22 Achievement Gap Panel Sign Up Here

January 30 Club Leader Meeting

February 1 Winter Dance

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair

February 6 Open House <<< UPDATED from previous error

February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff

February 20 Senior Meeting

CLUB REGISTRATION BEFORE JANUARY 31

JOIN LEADERSHIP

Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)

January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
January 1 – February 20 – ASB Leadership Promotions
January 30 – Club Fair ASB Leadership Promotions
February 20 – 2024-2025 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
March 28 – Announce Election Results

CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025

CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025

Prom 2025: Under the Stars

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.

Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.

Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.

More info to be shared as we approach prom

🪷🌿 WELLNESS CORNER 🧘✨

Hello Yellow Jackets!!!!

Here is your Wellness News of the week! As we know wellness includes more than just our mental health; it encompasses our sense of belonging in different communities that we are a part of, our daily habits, and our physical health.

Please check out some of the different events, workshops, and support groups that are available in the next month into February. Here are the options available:

1. H.O.P.E Program presents Winter Wellness Festival: Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Joy and Wellness

2. H.O.P.E presents Winter AAPI Virtual Support Groups

3. PEERS Program is offering support for those who struggle with clutter and organization. Do you ever think, I need to declutter my backpack or my room?!

Then check this one out!

All forms with more details, dates, times, application forms, etc are linked here!

Take care of yourselves this Winter!!

Thank you,

Wellness Center

Room H104

Building D

AC NEEDS A NEW LOGO!

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HERE!

https://forms.gle/BbSeNGmzJANsvf1w9

Calling all API identifying seniors!

If you’re interested in participating in API graduation, the time to sign up is now!! API grad will be held on Saturday May 24th from 11am to 2pm at Berkeley Methodist United Church. There will be awesome performances, speeches, sashes, and more! Please sign up by February 14th to ensure your spot. There is a limited amount of sashes so first come first serve! Be on the lookout for our flyers around campus for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

You can email us at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @bhs.apic.

link to sign up form: https://forms.gle/ckY9LK6YpZQHPTMo7

Students, are you interested in Design, Fashion, Visual Arts, Communication or Arts and Restoration?

If so, don’t miss this interactive workshop led by the European Institute of Design (IED) representative. They have centers in Italy, Spain and Brasil! Please ask permission and a pass from your teacher and come to the College and Career Center on Tuesday, January 14th during 2nd period.

Submitted by erikapistoni@berkeley.net

@berkeleyhs_collegecareercenter

The Berkeley High spring musical is Hadestown!

We are looking for musicians to play for the show! We need a cellist, or a violist who can play cello parts, a trombonist, a guitarist, and a percussionist. To be eligible you must not be a part of the March 19th and 20th BHS Band and Orchestra concerts. Auditions are next Thursday (January 16) at 3:45pm in the Jazz Room.

Please email robertofigueroa@berkeley.net for more information!

@berkeley_high_theater

Join shiny beaches club!

We are an environmentalist club focused on keeping California beaches clean and getting students community service hours. We hope to travel to many locations to clean beaches and help restore aquatic environments. We meet at C213 every Thursday at lunch, Snacks provided!

Next Beach Cleanup: January 18th

@shiny.beaches.bhs

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hello Berkeley High! Come drop by the Health Center. It is free and confidential!

What services do we provide?

Reproductive and sexual health

We provide STI and Pregnancy testing.

All methods of birth controls are available: IUD, pills, emergency contraceptives and more!

Plan to be in the clinic for about 30 minutes while you meet with our clinical team.

Grab and go condoms, pads, tampons, bandaids and fentanyl strips, all at the front window!

Free mental health services like individual counseling, support groups, and crisis support!

First aid if you’re sick or injured.

Interested? Thoughts? Questions about health? Come on by, we have an answer!

The Health Center is located in H105 and is open Monday 10am-12:30pm 1:15pm-4pm,

Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-12:20pm 1:15pm-4pm. Hope to see you soon!

Submitted by Luisboggiano@partner.berkeley.net & Mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

Join Swimming & Diving team!

All NEW, RETURNING, or MAYBE INTERESTED swimmers and divers should attend a pre-season meeting this ~~Thursday at 4:45~~ (ALREADY HAPPENED) at the swimming pool. All questions answered!

In the meantime, you can always email the coaches at jackets.swim@gmail.com

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

2025 Yearbook Info

Seniors!! The deadline to submit a senior quote is coming up fast. Submit your quote by next Friday, January 21.

https://forms.gle/kHcxg8pzGv6SgQC3A

Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one today.

If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.

Application window closes January 15th.

@berkeleyearbook

2025 Summer Internship at The Lawrence

Are you passionate about science? Do you enjoy working with youth? For over 50 years, The Lawrence Hall of Science has provided fun and engaging science experiences for young people. Now, you, too, can be part of the magic of science learning while enriching your teaching skills. In this Teen Internship Program, you will inspire young learners with curiosity, excitement, and passion for science.

Applications due January 15, 2025, at 9:00 PM

Stipend: $3,500

Opportunity is for high schoolers entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall

Time commitment:

-Workshops are Saturday mornings in May (10am-1pm)

-Camp runs 6/2/25-8/15/25, with no camp on 6/19, 7/4, and 7/14–7/18, 2025

BHS Green Career Fair

You are invited to the BHS Green Career Fair! The fair will focus on broadening students’ understanding of what sustainable job and internship opportunities are available in our community. Career Categories include Transportation, Environmental Law, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Agriculture, Arts, Clean Energy, and more.

Berkeley High School Community Theater Gallery

Monday, January 13, 10 am to 1:06 pm

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

1.8 BULLETIN: 2025 PROM, CLUB REGISTRATION, BADMINTON, HEALTH CENTER UPDATES, GREEN CAREER FAIR, COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE PANEL, SWIMMING & DIVING, JOIN LEADERSHIP & much more buzz…

Posted on January 8, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	January 8, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 20 & 27 No School for students

January 30 Club Leader Meeting

February 1 Winter Dance

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair

February 6 Open House <<< UPDATED from previous error

February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff

February 20 Senior Meeting

CLUB REGISTRATION BEFORE JANUARY 31

Local Control (LCAP) Webpage

JOIN LEADERSHIP

Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)

Fall 2024 – Meetings typically take place Monday mornings at 8:30 am.
Sep. 11 2024 – Class of 2028 Freshman Class Leadership Applications Due
January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
January 1 – February 20 – ASB Leadership Promotions
January 30 – Club Fair ASB Leadership Promotions
February 20 – 2024-2025 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
March 28 – Announce Election Results

CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025

Elected leader positions include ASB President, ASB Vice President, School Board Student Representative, BSEP/SSC Student Representative (2-4, but see note below), Chief of Publicity (3), Chief of Service, Class President, Class Vice President.

>NOTE>>> The number of student reps correlates to the number of staff and parent reps & voting will take place in the fall. This is based on guidelines for the Site Councils of California Schools.

CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025

BHS Development Group Student Representative (2), SLC Representatives (1 per SLC), Executive Team commissioners (10+), Class deputy (8 per class), Class secretary.

PAC Webpage

CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025

If in the 2024-25 school year you will be a SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR or SENIOR and wish to work with freshman class, consider applying to become an ORIENTATION DAY LEADER.

Prom 2025: Theme TBA

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.

February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.

Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.

Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.

More info to be shared as we approach prom

Hello Berkeley High! Come drop by the Health Center. It is free and confidential!

What services do we provide?

Reproductive and sexual health

We provide STI and Pregnancy testing.

All methods of birth controls are available: IUD, pills, emergency contraceptives and more!

Plan to be in the clinic for about 30 minutes while you meet with our clinical team.

Grab and go condoms, pads, tampons, bandaids and fentanyl strips, all at the front window!

Free mental health services like individual counseling, support groups, and crisis support!

First aid if you’re sick or injured.

Interested? Thoughts? Questions about health? Come on by, we have an answer!

The Health Center is located in H105 and is open Monday 10am-12:30pm 1:15pm-4pm,

Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-12:20pm 1:15pm-4pm. Hope to see you soon!

Submitted by Luisboggiano@partner.berkeley.net & Mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net

BHS ATHLETICS

JOIN BHS VOLLEYBALL

Berkeley high men’s volleyball open gym Tuesday Jan 7th from 4-5:30 in the Donahue Gym.

Contact sebastianchenmcdermott@students.berkeley.net

@bhsmvb

Come to the first Pre-Season meeting for the Swimming & Diving team!

All NEW, RETURNING, or MAYBE INTERESTED swimmers and divers should attend a pre-season meeting this Thursday at 4:45 at the swimming pool. All questions answered!

In the meantime, you can always email the coaches at jackets.swim@gmail.com

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

2025 Yearbook Info

Seniors!! The deadline to submit a senior quote is coming up fast. Submit your quote by next Friday, January 21.

https://forms.gle/kHcxg8pzGv6SgQC3A

Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one before December 15.

If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.

Application window closes January 15th.

@berkeleyearbook

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a college student athlete?

The Berkeley athletic fund is hosting a panel with Berkeley alumni who play d1-d3 sports in college to talk about there experience juggling sports and academics as well as other topics surrounding there time as student athletes and recruitment. It will take place in the library at 4:30 on Wednesday January 08 and is open to all students!

Submitted by zoekohlmeyer@students.berkeley.net

@berkeleyathleticfund

Calling all API identifying seniors!

If you’re interested in participating in API graduation, the time to sign up is now!! API grad will be held on Saturday May 24th from 11am to 2pm at Berkeley Methodist United Church. There will be awesome performances, speeches, sashes, and more! Please sign up by February 14th to ensure your spot. There is a limited amount of sashes so first come first serve! Be on the lookout for our flyers around campus for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

You can email us at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @bhs.apic.

link to sign up form: https://forms.gle/ckY9LK6YpZQHPTMo7

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

2025 Summer Internship at The Lawrence

Are you passionate about science? Do you enjoy working with youth? For over 50 years, The Lawrence Hall of Science has provided fun and engaging science experiences for young people. Now, you, too, can be part of the magic of science learning while enriching your teaching skills. In this Teen Internship Program, you will inspire young learners with curiosity, excitement, and passion for science.

Applications due January 15, 2025, at 9:00 PM

Stipend: $3,500

Opportunity is for high schoolers entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall

Time commitment:

-Workshops are Saturday mornings in May (10am-1pm)

-Camp runs 6/2/25-8/15/25, with no camp on 6/19, 7/4, and 7/14–7/18, 2025

BHS Green Career Fair

You are invited to the BHS Green Career Fair! The fair will focus on broadening students’ understanding of what sustainable job and internship opportunities are available in our community. Career Categories include Transportation, Environmental Law, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Agriculture, Arts, Clean Energy, and more.

Berkeley High School Community Theater Gallery

Monday, January 13, 10 am to 1:06 pm

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

1.6. BULLETIN: WELCOME BACK, JOIN LEADERSHIP, PROM, VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM, SWIMMING & DIVING, HALL OF SCIENCE INTERNS, YEARBOOK & more buzz…

Posted on January 6, 2025 by student_editor

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of Publicity	BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne *big, red &* gold family	Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejackets	BHS Leadership	Click here to Submit a Bulletin	Bulletin Catalog	Bulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday	January 6, 2025 Here is today’s video bulletin:	PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 20 & 27 No School for students

January 23 Open House

January 30 Club Leader Meeting

February 1 Winter Dance

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair

February 14 & 17 No School

February 20 Senior Meeting

CLUB REGISTRATION BEFORE JANUARY 31

Local Control (LCAP) Webpage

JOIN LEADERSHIP

Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)

Fall 2024 – Meetings typically take place Monday mornings at 8:30 am.
Sep. 11 2024 – Class of 2028 Freshman Class Leadership Applications Due
January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
January 1 – February 20 – ASB Leadership Promotions
January 30 – Club Fair ASB Leadership Promotions
February 20 – 2024-2025 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
March 28 – Announce Election Results

CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025

Elected leader positions include ASB President, ASB Vice President, School Board Student Representative, BSEP/SSC Student Representative (2-4, but see note below), Chief of Publicity (3), Chief of Service, Class President, Class Vice President.

>NOTE>>> The number of student reps correlates to the number of staff and parent reps & voting will take place in the fall. This is based on guidelines for the Site Councils of California Schools.

CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025

BHS Development Group Student Representative (2), SLC Representatives (1 per SLC), Executive Team commissioners (10+), Class deputy (8 per class), Class secretary.

PAC Webpage

CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025

If in the 2024-25 school year you will be a SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR or SENIOR and wish to work with freshman class, consider applying to become an ORIENTATION DAY LEADER.

BHS ATHLETICS

JOIN BHS VOLLEYBALL

Berkeley high men’s volleyball open gym Tuesday Jan 7th from 4-5:30 in the Donahue Gym.

Contact sebastianchenmcdermott@students.berkeley.net

@bhsmvb

Come to the first Pre-Season meeting for the Swimming & Diving team!

All NEW, RETURNING, or MAYBE INTERESTED swimmers and divers should attend a pre-season meeting this Thursday at 4:45 at the swimming pool. All questions answered!

In the meantime, you can always email the coaches at jackets.swim@gmail.com

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

Application window closes January 15th.

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net

Go Jackets!

2025 Summer Internship at The Lawrence

Are you passionate about science? Do you enjoy working with youth? For over 50 years, The Lawrence Hall of Science has provided fun and engaging science experiences for young people. Now, you, too, can be part of the magic of science learning while enriching your teaching skills. In this Teen Internship Program, you will inspire young learners with curiosity, excitement, and passion for science.

Applications due January 15, 2025, at 9:00 PM

Stipend: $3,500

Opportunity is for high schoolers entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall

Time commitment:

-Workshops are Saturday mornings in May (10am-1pm)

-Camp runs 6/2/25-8/15/25, with no camp on 6/19, 7/4, and 7/14–7/18, 2025

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

2025 Yearbook Info

Seniors there is still plenty of time to submit your senior quote but please do it ASAP they are needed to finish the book. To submit go to this link and fill out the google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BGGBHfovVcwHFNI29HKHA7dPgh44rY75k7M7Hd-jKsY/edit

And if you still haven’t selected your senior portrait, please do so on the prestige website. The deadline is THIS FRIDAY

Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one before December 15.

If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.

@berkeleyearbook

BHS Green Career Fair

You are invited to the BHS Green Career Fair! The fair will focus on broadening students’ understanding of what sustainable job and internship opportunities are available in our community. Career Categories include Transportation, Environmental Law, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Agriculture, Arts, Clean Energy, and more.

Berkeley High School Community Theater Gallery

Monday, January 13, 10 am to 1:06 pm

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

Quick Links

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

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

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

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

About

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

Useful Links

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704