10:27 BULLETIN: FALL ARTS FEST, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, DANCE CLUB, GRIEF WORKSHOP, CLUB AMERICA, GREEN CAREER FAIR & more buzz…

Arjun H., Kabir H., Reuben M. Ez P., Chiefs of Publicity

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETIN
One 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
October 27, 2025
Below is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Friday Shoutouts w/ Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Arts Festival

Week of November 3 Winter Sports Tryouts – Review FAQ sheet
By October 31 Club Registration New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026
November 10 Make Up Photo Day

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their life? It is really important to talk and learn about breast cancer because it affects so many women world wide. If you want to learn more about breast cancer or the treatment for it you can visit this link!

https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/about-breast-cancer/

Submitted by juliawarrenboyd@students.berkeley.net
@womenstudentunion

Join Berkeley High School Dance Club

Join Berkeley High School Dance Club every Tuesday at lunch in the M-gym. All levels welcome!!

Submitted by yinshaweng@students.berkeley.net
@berkeleyhighdanceclub

Stay Prepared!

massive amount of information and resources about dealing with ICE presence

CHECK OUT THIS LINK!

Jackets, give and get support!

Grief Workshop

There is a grief workshop happening on Tuesday 6th period, please reach out to your counselor for more information.

Submitted by victoriabutterfield@berkeley.net

Join Club America

For those who do not know, turning point USA is the organization founded by Charlie Kirk. You can expect, like lively discussions where we’re talk about various things, ranging from the economy to social like justice to world events. We’ll also have debate panels where you guys can debate me about like anything you guys want. We’ll also try to host speakers to come here on campus and talk about the conservative movement. Our first meeting is today, at lunch, C204 Chenault room. So pull up.

Submitted by noahsukeforth@students.berkeley.net
@club_americabhs

Green Careers Fair

The Bay Area Youth Climate Summit(BAYCS) is hosting a “Green Careers Fair,” an event in which students learn about the various opportunities there are to pursue a climate-oriented job/career. Students will build their network, expand their career knowledge, and have a get time. It will be hosted on November 15th from 12-2 PM at 1455 Market Street, SF in collaboration with the San Francisco Environment Department. Entry is free!

Submitted by damonhunt@students.berkeley.net
@BayAreaYCS

IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join Speech and Debate!
Do you want to improve your public speaking skills? Join Speech and Debate! Practices are every Monday and Wednesday (Speech option on Wed, 4:30-6pm , C125 4-6 P.M. G215 in Mr. Glimme’s room.
Submitted by ​​Contact: bhsdeb8@gmail.com & Yohannasanchez@students.berkeley.net
@berkeley_debate.

Join Climbing Club
Touchstone climbing gyms are waiving the initiation fee for memberships for the rest of the month. Also with the BHS climbing club we’ll offer monetary assistance for these memberships as well. So now’s a good time to try out climbing. We’re mainly offering help for people who’ll be committed to climbing. That means climbing 5 or more times a month hopefully including all climbing club meetings.

Submitted by avacapen@students.berkeley.net
@Bhs_climbing.club

Yearbook Info
Purchase a Yearbook
yearbookordercenter.com

Please buy your yearbook now as the prices have increased to $85! Also, submit photos from hoco, senior sunrise, and rally day to yearbookshare.com using the code 16356!

Yearbook Name Change Request

Please complete before November 1

NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM

Submit your senior quote for the yearbook!

Attention seniors! It’s time to fill out your senior quotes! It’s simple and fun (and if you really can’t think of anything, just steal a teachers!), so fill out the form today!

SENIOR QUOTE

Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net
@berkeleyearbook

BHS ATHLETICS

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 3rd:
Athletes must be cleared to participate

Week of November 3rd tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject to change)
Boys Basketball:
11/3 in the Donahue: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12th 6:30-8:30
11/4 in the Jacket Gym: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12: 6:30-8:30
Girls Basketball: 5PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium
Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)
Boys Soccer: Mon/Wed 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD)
Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD)

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

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE CLEARANCE:
Clearance paperwork takes about 20 minutes to complete. Have your Student ID number and health insurance information ready, including policy number, and a copy of your license and auto insurance (if you intend to help carpool), and take a picture of and scan your physical in order to upload it into Home Campus (please make sure the physician signs, dates, and stamps it)
Review FAQ sheet

Register for 2025-26 Sports
Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:
8/11 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)
Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate
COACH CONTACTS

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

There is also an online store open all year round.

Support your Yellow Jackets!
For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule
Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports
BHS Athletics website
Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net
Go Jackets!

JOIN S.H.I.F.T.

Are you interested in being a peer leader, building a community, learning about sexual health and presenting to your peers? Then SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) is the program for you!
Come to one of the info sessions, hosted by the Berkeley High School Health Center, to learn more about how you can be a SHIFT Peer Leader for the 2025-2026 school year and ask our coordinators questions you may have!

To learn more about how to join the SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) program, come to the Wellness Center (H -104) at lunch on:
• October 27
• October 29
The SHIFT Peer Education Program Application closes on October 29, 2025 5pm PST.
Spread the Word!

Contact mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net jaderivera@partner.berkeley.net

BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store
Sizes S – 3XL
Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind
Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? October 20 is the next on-campus photo day.
Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.
Welcome Back Assembly 25 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know
OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.
BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)
Order a 2025-26 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net
Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here
Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net
Click here for the daily lunch menu
Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2025-26
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2026 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources

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

Useful Links
BHS Website
Student Bulletin Archive
Submit a Bulletin
Follow @juicethejackets
Current List of Student Clubs
BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info
Berkeley High ASB Leadership
1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704
johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net
510.644.8990
Go Jackets!

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

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

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

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

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

10.24 BULLETIN: FALL ARTS FEST, SAFETY COMMITTEE, GREEN DOT, MAKE POLLUTERS PAY BILL, SOCCER w/o BORDERS, DIA de los MUERTOS, MENTAL HEALTH CLUB, JOIN SHIFT & more buzz…

Arjun H., Kabir H., Reuben M., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday October 27, 2025
Below is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Friday Shoutouts w/ Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

Make Up Photo Day <<<may be Rescheduled but likely December 8

October 24 Fall Arts Festival

Week of November 3 Winter Sports Tryouts – Review FAQ sheet

By October 31 Club Registration New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Fall Club Fair Slide Deck & Online Club List


Berkeley High Safety committee 

We would like all students to fill this form out.

 Please fill this form out as soon as possible.

jenellmarshall@berkeley.net 

duniaghafori@students.berkeley.net  

for safety committee data


Make Polluters Pay

Have you seen the posters around school that mention “Make Polluters Pay”? This is a bill that would take a certain amount of big oil companies profits and put it into a superfund that would go to disasters like the LA fires. 

 CHECK OUT THIS LINK

@sunriseberkeleyhigh

Checkout the posters and scan the QR codes for more info!


APIC bake sale

Pull up to the APIC bake sale this Sunday at Fourth Street 10 to 1! We’re fundraising for grad, APIC merch, and snacks for our meetings. Come support!

Submitted by katherinehowarth@students.berkeley.net 


 Join Speech and Debate!

  Do you want to improve your public speaking skills? Join Speech and Debate! Practices are every Monday and Wednesday (Speech option on Wed, 4:30-6pm , C125  4-6 P.M. G215 in Mr. Glimme’s room.

Submitted by ​​Contact: bhsdeb8@gmail.com  & Yohannasanchez@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeley_debate.


Join Climbing Club

Touchstone climbing gyms are waiving the initiation fee for memberships for the rest of the month. Also with the BHS climbing club we’ll offer monetary assistance for these memberships as well. So now’s a good time to try out climbing. We’re mainly offering help for people who’ll be committed to climbing. That means climbing 5 or more times a month hopefully including all climbing club meetings.

Submitted by avacapen@students.berkeley.net 

@Bhs_climbing.club


IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS


We are hiring lifeguards!!!

City of Oakland’s Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department (OPRYD)

We are hiring lifeguards, WSIs, and pool managers across Oakland pools; we also have lifeguard and WSI certification classes for students who want to get certified and start working this season. It’s a solid part-time job with flexible hours and good pay; students stay active, build experience, and earn consistent hours.

Job Opportunities
Lifeguard: Water Safety Instructor (WSI):


Pool Manager: 

Certification Courses

November 24–26, Thanksgiving weekend, general public registration:


OUSD/student discount registration:

Contact OPRAquatics@oaklandca.gov 

Submitted by LSykes@oaklandca.gov 

Leon Sykes, Aquatics Program Coordinator


Create for Kids Club 

Love art and helping kids? Create for Kids is a community service and art-focused club that brightens the days of kids in the hospital! Earn volunteer hours and help assemble our monthly drive of Halloween Kid Kits for children with cancer.

Next meeting: Tuesday the 21st in C317

Submitted by kimberlysoronzonbold@students.berkeley.net 

@createforkidsberkeley


The BHS Weaving Club

The BHS Weaving Club is a fun, creative and inclusive community at Berkeley High, devoted to the craft of weaving.

We meet every Thursday at lunch to weave on mini looms, go on field trips, compete in competitions, and learn about the whole weaving process. We expect no prior experience, and will teach you everything you need to know. 

Everyone is welcome to join!

Submitted by owenalper@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.weaving


Yearbook Info

Purchase a Yearbook

yearbookordercenter.com

Please buy your yearbook now as the prices have increased to $85! Also, submit photos from hoco, senior sunrise, and rally day to yearbookshare.com using the code 16356!

Yearbook Name Change Request 

Please complete before November 1

NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM 

Submit your senior quote for the yearbook! 

Attention seniors! It’s time to fill out your senior quotes! It’s simple and fun (and if you really can’t think of anything, just steal a teachers!), so fill out the form today!

SENIOR QUOTE 

Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


R.I.S.E. presents Dia de Los Muertos

October 25

Berkeley High

11 am – 4 pm

Haircuts,  

Hair Braiding (Youth only)

Massage

Acupuncture

Face Painting (Youth only)

Altar Exhibition

Flu Vaccines

Mariachi

LowRider show and other Performances


BHS ATHLETICS

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 3rd: 

Athletes must be cleared to participate

Week of November 3rd tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject to change)

Boys Basketball: 

11/3 in the Donahue: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12th 6:30-8:30

11/4 in the Jacket Gym: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12: 6:30-8:30

Girls Basketball: 5PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium

Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)

Boys Soccer: Mon/Wed 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD) 

Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD)

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

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

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE CLEARANCE:

Clearance paperwork takes about 20 minutes to complete. Have your Student ID number and health insurance information ready, including policy number, and a copy of your license and auto insurance (if you intend to help carpool), and take a picture of and scan your physical in order to upload it into Home Campus (please make sure the physician signs, dates, and stamps it)

Review FAQ sheet

Register for 2025-26 Sports

Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:

8/11 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)

Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate

COACH CONTACTS

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

There is also an online store open all year round

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Are you a club leader looking for funding? 

The development group funds clubs for transportation, materials, and other club expenses. Go to bhsdg.com and fill out a grant application.

Visit bhsdg.org 

Submitted by students@bhsdevelopmentgroup.org 


JOIN S.H.I.F.T.

Are you interested in being a peer leader, building a community, learning about sexual health and presenting to your peers? Then SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) is the program for you!

Come to one of the info sessions, hosted by the Berkeley High School Health Center, to learn more about how you can be a SHIFT Peer Leader for the 2025-2026 school year  and ask our coordinators questions you may have!

To learn more about how to join the SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) program, come to the Wellness Center (H -104) at lunch on: 

• October 27

• October 29 

The SHIFT Peer Education Program Application closes on October 29, 2025 5pm PST.

Spread the Word! 

Contact mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net  jaderivera@partner.berkeley.net 


BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store 

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? October 20 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 25 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

Order a 2025-26 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2025-26 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2026 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

10.22 BULLETIN: FALL ARTS FESTIVAL, SPEECH & DEBATE, CLIMBING CLUB, VOLLEYBALL & FIELD HOCKEY SR NIGHT, YEARBOOK SALES, BSEP/SSC MTG, GREEN DOT TRAINING, BE A LIFEGUARD, WINTER SPORTS & more buzz…

Arjun H., Kabir H., Reuben M., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday October 22, 2025
Below is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Friday Shoutouts w/ Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

Make Up Photo Day <<<may be Rescheduled but likely December 8

October 24 Fall Arts Festival

Week of November 3 Winter Sports Tryouts – Review FAQ sheet

By October 31 Club Registration New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Fall Club Fair Slide Deck & Online Club List


 Join Speech and Debate!

  Do you want to improve your public speaking skills? Join Speech and Debate! Practices are every Monday and Wednesday (Speech option on Wed, 4:30-6pm , C125  4-6 P.M. G215 in Mr. Glimme’s room.

Submitted by ​​Contact: bhsdeb8@gmail.com  & Yohannasanchez@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeley_debate.


Join Climbing Club

Touchstone climbing gyms are waiving the initiation fee for memberships for the rest of the month. Also with the BHS climbing club we’ll offer monetary assistance for these memberships as well. So now’s a good time to try out climbing. We’re mainly offering help for people who’ll be committed to climbing. That means climbing 5 or more times a month hopefully including all climbing club meetings.

Submitted by avacapen@students.berkeley.net 

@Bhs_climbing.club 


We are hiring lifeguards!!!

City of Oakland’s Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department (OPRYD)

We are hiring lifeguards, WSIs, and pool managers across Oakland pools; we also have lifeguard and WSI certification classes for students who want to get certified and start working this season. It’s a solid part-time job with flexible hours and good pay; students stay active, build experience, and earn consistent hours.

Job Opportunities
Lifeguard: Water Safety Instructor (WSI):


Pool Manager: 

Certification Courses

November 24–26, Thanksgiving weekend, general public registration:


OUSD/student discount registration:

Contact OPRAquatics@oaklandca.gov 

Submitted by LSykes@oaklandca.gov 

Leon Sykes, Aquatics Program Coordinator


Come celebrate Diwali with us!

Do you like cakes and candles? What about just the candles? Come to APIC tomorrow at H103! 

Submitted by moirakarynfrancisco@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.apic


Create for Kids Club 

Love art and helping kids? Create for Kids is a community service and art-focused club that brightens the days of kids in the hospital! Earn volunteer hours and help assemble our monthly drive of Halloween Kid Kits for children with cancer.

Next meeting: Tuesday the 21st in C317

Submitted by kimberlysoronzonbold@students.berkeley.net 

@createforkidsberkeley


Make Polluters Pay WALK OUT

We’re WALKING OUT at the START of 6TH PERIOD and meeting at the SENIOR STEPS (across from the C-steps) to rally and show our politicians that we care about our FUTURES. We want a bill called “”Make Polluters Pay to be passed in CA as it will take a portion of oil companies profits and put it into disasters like the LA fires and other climate related needs. If you’re going to walkout w/ us or want MORE INFO please CHECK OUT THIS LINK

@sunriseberkeleyhigh


Redwood Literary Magazine

Redwood Literary Magazine is having a meeting Friday, October 17th at lunch in the computer lab in the library.

We will be discussing how to get involved in writing for our next issue and what the club does!

If you aren’t able to make it but still want to join, please email redwoodberkeleyhigh@gmail.com 

@redwoodmagazine


IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS


The last day to register to vote for the California Special Statewide Election is October 20th. 

If you’re 18 or turning 18 before November 4th, register at registertovote.ca.gov. If you’re 16 or 17, you can pre-register at covr.sos.ca.gov so you’ll be automatically eligible to vote on your 18th birthday. If you have trouble registering, visit the CA quick reference guide for answers to common voter questions. 

Contact elenatrebbi@students.berkeley.net if you have additional questions.


The Essay Writing Club

The Essay Writing Club is a place for kids to do essays, or learn about essays, or critique them, or we provide snacks for students every Thursday at C126.

Submitted by latrellwhite@students.berkeley.net


The BHS Weaving Club

The BHS Weaving Club is a fun, creative and inclusive community at Berkeley High, devoted to the craft of weaving.

We meet every Thursday at lunch to weave on mini looms, go on field trips, compete in competitions, and learn about the whole weaving process. We expect no prior experience, and will teach you everything you need to know. 

Everyone is welcome to join!

Submitted by owenalper@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.weaving


Yearbook Info

Purchase a Yearbook

yearbookordercenter.com

Please buy your yearbook now as the prices have increased to $85! Also, submit photos from hoco, senior sunrise, and rally day to yearbookshare.com using the code 16356!

Yearbook Name Change Request 

Please complete before November 1

NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM 

Submit your senior quote for the yearbook! 

Attention seniors! It’s time to fill out your senior quotes! It’s simple and fun (and if you really can’t think of anything, just steal a teachers!), so fill out the form today!

SENIOR QUOTE 

Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Come to Nature Photography Club! 

Build your photography skills and enjoy local nature! Meetings are every other Wednesday in G204A(Mr. Berent’s room). Our next meeting is October 22nd.

Submitted by damonhunt@students.berkeley.net 

@bhsnaturephotographyclub


Bluebird Magazine


Are you interested in contributing to the upcoming issue of Bluebird? We’re looking for photo series, art, creative writing, nonfiction, and opinion pieces! The deadline for submissions is NOVEMBER 24th.

Bluebird Contributions 

Submitted by talianishioka@students.berkeley.net 

@bluebirdthemag


Soccer Without Borders Fundraiser

Announcing soccer without borders bake sale, raising money for underprivileged kids to play soccer, 10/18 11-2 pm 4th street

Submitted by bedizlostuvali@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.swb26


R.I.S.E. presents Dia de Los Muertos

October 25

Berkeley High

11 am – 4 pm

Haircuts,  

Hair Braiding (Youth only)

Massage

Acupuncture

Face Painting (Youth only)

Altar Exhibition

Flu Vaccines

Mariachi

LowRider show and other Performances


BHS ATHLETICS

Field hockey senior night

Field hockey senior night is October 22nd at bhs at home in the jacket stadium!

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 3rd: 

Athletes must be cleared to participate

Week of November 3rd tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject to change)

Boys Basketball: 

11/3 in the Donahue: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12th 6:30-8:30

11/4 in the Jacket Gym: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12: 6:30-8:30

Girls Basketball: 5PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium

Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)

Boys Soccer: Mon/Wed 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD) 

Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD)

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

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

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE CLEARANCE:

Clearance paperwork takes about 20 minutes to complete. Have your Student ID number and health insurance information ready, including policy number, and a copy of your license and auto insurance (if you intend to help carpool), and take a picture of and scan your physical in order to upload it into Home Campus (please make sure the physician signs, dates, and stamps it)

Review FAQ sheet

Register for 2025-26 Sports

Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:

8/11 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)

Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate

COACH CONTACTS

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

There is also an online store open all year round

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Are you a club leader looking for funding? 

The development group funds clubs for transportation, materials, and other club expenses. Go to bhsdg.com and fill out a grant application.

Visit bhsdg.org 

Submitted by students@bhsdevelopmentgroup.org 


JOIN S.H.I.F.T.

Are you interested in being a peer leader, building a community, learning about sexual health and presenting to your peers? Then SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) is the program for you!

Come to one of the info sessions, hosted by the Berkeley High School Health Center, to learn more about how you can be a SHIFT Peer Leader for the 2025-2026 school year  and ask our coordinators questions you may have!

To learn more about how to join the SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) program, come to the Wellness Center (H -104) at lunch on: 

• October 23 

• October 24

• October 27

• October 29 

The SHIFT Peer Education Program Application closes on October 29, 2025 5pm PST.

Spread the Word! 

Contact mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net  jaderivera@partner.berkeley.net 


The Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is preparing to appoint Student Election Workers to serve on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election.


Your leadership in promoting participation on your campus is truly appreciated and the more days you are available the better your chance of being appointed.

Please click on the following link  application to complete as soon as possible.

Students can earn up to $510 for serving. If you have friends or family that are looking to earn extra money and community service experience, please pass on this high school application to them.

The Student Poll Worker Program is truly a “Civics in Action” exercise.

High school students must meet the following criteria to participate:

  • Be age 16 or older on or before Election Day
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
  • Have permission from a parent/guardian and a school administrator
    • Approval not needed for weekend hours from school

The more days you are available the better chance of being appointed! 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election. Days

  SAT. November 1st   SUN. November 2nd   MON. November 3rd    TUE. November 4th            

     7:30a.m. – 6:00pm            8:00a.m. – 6:00pm       8:00a.m. – 6:00pm 6:00a.m. -9:00pm


Need help in your classes? 

There’s free tutoring & academic support after school in the CCC (2nd floor of the D Building, across from the library), 3:30–6:00 PM, Mon–Thu. There are excellent UC Berkeley tutors who can help with any subject, as well as organization and study skills. Stop by after school and come say hi to Mr. Laurel and he’ll get you the help you need!

Submitted by matthewlaurel@berkeley.net 

@bhs_afterschool_tutoring


BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store 

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? October 20 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 25 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

Order a 2025-26 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2025-26 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2026 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

10.20 BULLETIN: MAKE UP PHOTO DAY, WATER POLO SENIOR NIGHT, WRESTLING, WINTER SPORTS, CELEBRATE DIWALI, CREATE for KIDS, ESSAY WRITING, RISE DIA de los MUERTOS, & more buzz…

Arjun H., Kabir H., Reuben M., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday October 20, 2025
Below is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Friday Shoutouts w/ Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

October 20 Make Up Photo Day #2 of 3

Week of November 3 Winter Sports Tryouts – Review FAQ sheet

By October 31 Club Registration New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Fall Club Fair Slide Deck & Online Club List


We are hiring lifeguards!!!

City of Oakland’s Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department (OPRYD)

We are hiring lifeguards, WSIs, and pool managers across Oakland pools; we also have lifeguard and WSI certification classes for students who want to get certified and start working this season. It’s a solid part-time job with flexible hours and good pay; students stay active, build experience, and earn consistent hours.

Job Opportunities
Lifeguard: Water Safety Instructor (WSI):


Pool Manager: 

Certification Courses

November 24–26, Thanksgiving weekend, general public registration:


OUSD/student discount registration:

Contact OPRAquatics@oaklandca.gov 

Submitted by LSykes@oaklandca.gov 

Leon Sykes, Aquatics Program Coordinator


Come celebrate Diwali with us!

Do you like cakes and candles? What about just the candles? Come to APIC tomorrow at H103! 

Submitted by moirakarynfrancisco@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.apic


Create for Kids Club 

Love art and helping kids? Create for Kids is a community service and art-focused club that brightens the days of kids in the hospital! Earn volunteer hours and help assemble our monthly drive of Halloween Kid Kits for children with cancer.

Next meeting: Tuesday the 21st in C317

Submitted by kimberlysoronzonbold@students.berkeley.net 

@createforkidsberkeley


Make Polluters Pay WALK OUT

We’re WALKING OUT at the START of 6TH PERIOD and meeting at the SENIOR STEPS (across from the C-steps) to rally and show our politicians that we care about our FUTURES. We want a bill called “”Make Polluters Pay to be passed in CA as it will take a portion of oil companies profits and put it into disasters like the LA fires and other climate related needs. If you’re going to walkout w/ us or want MORE INFO please CHECK OUT THIS LINK

@sunriseberkeleyhigh


Redwood Literary Magazine

Redwood Literary Magazine is having a meeting Friday, October 17th at lunch in the computer lab in the library.

We will be discussing how to get involved in writing for our next issue and what the club does!

If you aren’t able to make it but still want to join, please email redwoodberkeleyhigh@gmail.com 

@redwoodmagazine


IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS


The last day to register to vote for the California Special Statewide Election is October 20th. 

If you’re 18 or turning 18 before November 4th, register at registertovote.ca.gov. If you’re 16 or 17, you can pre-register at covr.sos.ca.gov so you’ll be automatically eligible to vote on your 18th birthday. If you have trouble registering, visit the CA quick reference guide for answers to common voter questions. 

Contact elenatrebbi@students.berkeley.net if you have additional questions.


The Essay Writing Club

The Essay Writing Club is a place for kids to do essays, or learn about essays, or critique them, or we provide snacks for students every Thursday at C126.

Submitted by latrellwhite@students.berkeley.net


The BHS Weaving Club

The BHS Weaving Club is a fun, creative and inclusive community at Berkeley High, devoted to the craft of weaving.

We meet every Thursday at lunch to weave on mini looms, go on field trips, compete in competitions, and learn about the whole weaving process. We expect no prior experience, and will teach you everything you need to know. 

Everyone is welcome to join!

Submitted by owenalper@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.weaving


Yearbook Info

Purchase a Yearbook

yearbookordercenter.com

Please buy your yearbook now as the prices have increased to $85! Also, submit photos from hoco, senior sunrise, and rally day to yearbookshare.com using the code 16356!

Yearbook Name Change Request 

Please complete before November 1

NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM 

Submit your senior quote for the yearbook! 

Attention seniors! It’s time to fill out your senior quotes! It’s simple and fun (and if you really can’t think of anything, just steal a teachers!), so fill out the form today!

SENIOR QUOTE 

Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Come to Nature Photography Club! 

Build your photography skills and enjoy local nature! Meetings are every other Wednesday in G204A(Mr. Berent’s room). Our next meeting is October 22nd.

Submitted by damonhunt@students.berkeley.net 

@bhsnaturephotographyclub


Bluebird Magazine


Are you interested in contributing to the upcoming issue of Bluebird? We’re looking for photo series, art, creative writing, nonfiction, and opinion pieces! The deadline for submissions is NOVEMBER 24th.

Bluebird Contributions 

Submitted by talianishioka@students.berkeley.net 

@bluebirdthemag


Soccer Without Borders Fundraiser

Announcing soccer without borders bake sale, raising money for underprivileged kids to play soccer, 10/18 11-2 pm 4th street

Submitted by bedizlostuvali@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.swb26


R.I.S.E. presents Dia de Los Muertos

October 25

Berkeley High

11 am – 4 pm

Haircuts,  

Hair Braiding (Youth only)

Massage

Acupuncture

Face Painting (Youth only)

Altar Exhibition

Flu Vaccines

Mariachi

LowRider show and other Performances


BHS ATHLETICS

Field hockey senior night

Field hockey senior night is October 22nd at bhs at home in the jacket stadium!

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 3rd: 

Athletes must be cleared to participate

Week of November 3rd tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject to change)

Boys Basketball: 

11/3 in the Donahue: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12th 6:30-8:30

11/4 in the Jacket Gym: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12: 6:30-8:30

Girls Basketball: 5PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium

Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)

Boys Soccer: Mon/Wed 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD) 

Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD)

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

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

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE CLEARANCE:

Clearance paperwork takes about 20 minutes to complete. Have your Student ID number and health insurance information ready, including policy number, and a copy of your license and auto insurance (if you intend to help carpool), and take a picture of and scan your physical in order to upload it into Home Campus (please make sure the physician signs, dates, and stamps it)

Review FAQ sheet

Register for 2025-26 Sports

Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:

8/11 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)

Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate

COACH CONTACTS

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

There is also an online store open all year round

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Are you a club leader looking for funding? 

The development group funds clubs for transportation, materials, and other club expenses. Go to bhsdg.com and fill out a grant application.

Visit bhsdg.org 

Submitted by students@bhsdevelopmentgroup.org 


JOIN S.H.I.F.T.

Are you interested in being a peer leader, building a community, learning about sexual health and presenting to your peers? Then SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) is the program for you!

Come to one of the info sessions, hosted by the Berkeley High School Health Center, to learn more about how you can be a SHIFT Peer Leader for the 2025-2026 school year  and ask our coordinators questions you may have!

To learn more about how to join the SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) program, come to the Wellness Center (H -104) at lunch on: 

• October 23 

• October 24

• October 27

• October 29 

The SHIFT Peer Education Program Application closes on October 29, 2025 5pm PST.

Spread the Word! 

Contact mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net  jaderivera@partner.berkeley.net 


The Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is preparing to appoint Student Election Workers to serve on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election.


Your leadership in promoting participation on your campus is truly appreciated and the more days you are available the better your chance of being appointed.

Please click on the following link  application to complete as soon as possible.

Students can earn up to $510 for serving. If you have friends or family that are looking to earn extra money and community service experience, please pass on this high school application to them.

The Student Poll Worker Program is truly a “Civics in Action” exercise.

High school students must meet the following criteria to participate:

  • Be age 16 or older on or before Election Day
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
  • Have permission from a parent/guardian and a school administrator
    • Approval not needed for weekend hours from school

The more days you are available the better chance of being appointed! 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election. Days

  SAT. November 1st   SUN. November 2nd   MON. November 3rd    TUE. November 4th            

     7:30a.m. – 6:00pm            8:00a.m. – 6:00pm       8:00a.m. – 6:00pm 6:00a.m. -9:00pm


Need help in your classes? 

There’s free tutoring & academic support after school in the CCC (2nd floor of the D Building, across from the library), 3:30–6:00 PM, Mon–Thu. There are excellent UC Berkeley tutors who can help with any subject, as well as organization and study skills. Stop by after school and come say hi to Mr. Laurel and he’ll get you the help you need!

Submitted by matthewlaurel@berkeley.net 

@bhs_afterschool_tutoring


BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store 

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? October 20 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 25 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

Order a 2025-26 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2025-26 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2026 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

10.17 BULLETIN: FIX-IT FEST, MAKE UP PHOTOS, ART BUILD w SUNRISE, LIFEGUARDS, ESSAY CLUB, WEAVING CLUB, SOCCER w/o BORDERS, APIC, REDWOOD MAGAZINE, DROP-COVER-HOLD, & more buzz…

Arjun H., Kabir H., Reuben M., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday October 17, 2025
Below is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

October 20 Make Up Photo Day #2 of 3 BHS Cafeteria

Week of November 3 Winter Sports Tryouts – Review FAQ sheet

By October 31 Club Registration New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Fall Club Fair Slide Deck & Online Club List


Join us this FRIDAY at LUNCH by the SENIOR STEPS for an ART BUILD… 

where we’ll be making signs and prepping for the “”MAKE POLLUTERS PAY”” WALKOUT that Sunrise, Shiny Beaches, BSU, Mural and Amnesty club will be partaking in NEXT friday!!! If you’re interested in attending the walkout or want more info check out this google form or email me! 

Contact amelaamago@students.berkeley.net 

@sunriseberkeleyhigh


We are hiring lifeguards!!!

City of Oakland’s Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department (OPRYD)

We are hiring lifeguards, WSIs, and pool managers across Oakland pools; we also have lifeguard and WSI certification classes for students who want to get certified and start working this season. It’s a solid part-time job with flexible hours and good pay; students stay active, build experience, and earn consistent hours.

Job Opportunities
Lifeguard: Water Safety Instructor (WSI):


Pool Manager: 

Certification Courses

November 24–26, Thanksgiving weekend, general public registration:


OUSD/student discount registration:

Contact OPRAquatics@oaklandca.gov 

Submitted by LSykes@oaklandca.gov 

Leon Sykes, Aquatics Program Coordinator


Come celebrate Diwali with us!

Do you like cakes and candles? What about just the candles? Come to APIC tomorrow at H103! 

Submitted by moirakarynfrancisco@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.apic


Redwood Literary Magazine

Redwood Literary Magazine is having a meeting Friday, October 17th at lunch in the computer lab in the library.

We will be discussing how to get involved in writing for our next issue and what the club does!

If you aren’t able to make it but still want to join, please email redwoodberkeleyhigh@gmail.com 

@redwoodmagazine


IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS


What: A financial literacy 101 tip from Personal Finance

Who: A few students from Personal Finance (Jasper, Nawoo, and Daniel)

Why: To spread the knowledge to the BHS community!

Submitted by nicoleinaba@berkeley.net 


The last day to register to vote for the California Special Statewide Election is October 20th. 

If you’re 18 or turning 18 before November 4th, register at registertovote.ca.gov. If you’re 16 or 17, you can pre-register at covr.sos.ca.gov so you’ll be automatically eligible to vote on your 18th birthday. If you have trouble registering, visit the CA quick reference guide for answers to common voter questions. 

Contact elenatrebbi@students.berkeley.net if you have additional questions.


The Essay Writing Club

The Essay Writing Club is a place for kids to do essays, or learn about essays, or critique them, or we provide snacks for students every Thursday at C126.

Submitted by latrellwhite@students.berkeley.net


The BHS Weaving Club

The BHS Weaving Club is a fun, creative and inclusive community at Berkeley High, devoted to the craft of weaving.

We meet every Thursday at lunch to weave on mini looms, go on field trips, compete in competitions, and learn about the whole weaving process. We expect no prior experience, and will teach you everything you need to know. 

Everyone is welcome to join!

Submitted by owenalper@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.weaving


Yearbook Info

Purchase a Yearbook

yearbookordercenter.com

Please buy your yearbook now as the prices have increased to $85! Also, submit photos from hoco, senior sunrise, and rally day to yearbookshare.com using the code 16356!

Yearbook Name Change Request 

Please complete before November 1

NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM 

Submit your senior quote for the yearbook! 

Attention seniors! It’s time to fill out your senior quotes! It’s simple and fun (and if you really can’t think of anything, just steal a teachers!), so fill out the form today!

SENIOR QUOTE 

Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Come to Nature Photography Club! 

Build your photography skills and enjoy local nature! Meetings are every other Wednesday in G204A(Mr. Berent’s room). Our next meeting is October 22nd.

Submitted by damonhunt@students.berkeley.net 

@bhsnaturephotographyclub


Bluebird Magazine


Are you interested in contributing to the upcoming issue of Bluebird? We’re looking for photo series, art, creative writing, nonfiction, and opinion pieces! The deadline for submissions is NOVEMBER 24th.

Bluebird Contributions 

Submitted by talianishioka@students.berkeley.net 

@bluebirdthemag


Soccer Without Borders Fundraiser

Announcing soccer without borders bake sale, raising money for underprivileged kids to play soccer, 10/18 11-2 pm 4th street

Submitted by bedizlostuvali@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.swb26


R.I.S.E. presents Dia de Los Muertos

October 25

Berkeley High

11 am – 4 pm

Haircuts,  

Hair Braiding (Youth only)

Massage

Acupuncture

Face Painting (Youth only)

Altar Exhibition

Flu Vaccines

Mariachi

LowRider show and other Performances


BHS ATHLETICS

Field hockey senior night

Field hockey senior night is October 22nd at bhs at home in the jacket stadium!

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 3rd: 

Athletes must be cleared to participate

Week of November 3rd tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject to change)

Boys Basketball: 

11/3 in the Donahue: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12th 6:30-8:30

11/4 in the Jacket Gym: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12: 6:30-8:30

Girls Basketball: 5PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium

Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)

Boys Soccer: Mon/Wed 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD) 

Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD)

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

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

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE CLEARANCE:

Clearance paperwork takes about 20 minutes to complete. Have your Student ID number and health insurance information ready, including policy number, and a copy of your license and auto insurance (if you intend to help carpool), and take a picture of and scan your physical in order to upload it into Home Campus (please make sure the physician signs, dates, and stamps it)

Review FAQ sheet

Register for 2025-26 Sports

Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:

8/11 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)

Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate

COACH CONTACTS

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

There is also an online store open all year round

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Are you a club leader looking for funding? 

The development group funds clubs for transportation, materials, and other club expenses. Go to bhsdg.com and fill out a grant application.

Visit bhsdg.org 

Submitted by students@bhsdevelopmentgroup.org 


JOIN S.H.I.F.T.

Are you interested in being a peer leader, building a community, learning about sexual health and presenting to your peers? Then SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) is the program for you!

Come to one of the info sessions, hosted by the Berkeley High School Health Center, to learn more about how you can be a SHIFT Peer Leader for the 2025-2026 school year  and ask our coordinators questions you may have!

To learn more about how to join the SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) program, come to the Wellness Center (H -104) at lunch on: 

• October 23 

• October 24

• October 27

• October 29 

The SHIFT Peer Education Program Application closes on October 29, 2025 5pm PST.

Spread the Word! 

Contact mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net  jaderivera@partner.berkeley.net 


Join us for Berkeley Unified School District’s Fall Fix-it Fest! A Free Community Repair Event brought to you by BUSD’s Climate Literacy and Makerspace Programs!

Saturday, October 18, 1–3:30 pm 

Willard Middle School (in the cafeteria)

2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley

Learn to repair your broken items and help reduce waste in our community.  

We will provide a workspace, tools, and guidance from a volunteer “Repair Coach” to help you disassemble, troubleshoot, and hopefully fix your item.  

Categories include: clothing, electronics, bicycles, small appliances, small furniture, toys, sporting goods, jewelry, ceramics, shoes and more! 

Register your item in advance (recommended), volunteer, or find more info, go to:

https://bit.ly/fixitfests

Submitted by ellenmcclure@berkeley.net 


The Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is preparing to appoint Student Election Workers to serve on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election.


Your leadership in promoting participation on your campus is truly appreciated and the more days you are available the better your chance of being appointed.

Please click on the following link  application to complete as soon as possible.

Students can earn up to $510 for serving. If you have friends or family that are looking to earn extra money and community service experience, please pass on this high school application to them.

The Student Poll Worker Program is truly a “Civics in Action” exercise.

High school students must meet the following criteria to participate:

  • Be age 16 or older on or before Election Day
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
  • Have permission from a parent/guardian and a school administrator
    • Approval not needed for weekend hours from school

The more days you are available the better chance of being appointed! 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election. Days

  SAT. November 1st   SUN. November 2nd   MON. November 3rd    TUE. November 4th            

     7:30a.m. – 6:00pm            8:00a.m. – 6:00pm       8:00a.m. – 6:00pm 6:00a.m. -9:00pm


Need help in your classes? 

There’s free tutoring & academic support after school in the CCC (2nd floor of the D Building, across from the library), 3:30–6:00 PM, Mon–Thu. There are excellent UC Berkeley tutors who can help with any subject, as well as organization and study skills. Stop by after school and come say hi to Mr. Laurel and he’ll get you the help you need!

Submitted by matthewlaurel@berkeley.net 

@bhs_afterschool_tutoring


BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store 

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? October 20 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 25 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

Order a 2025-26 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2025-26 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2026 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

10.10 BULLETIN: DIA de los MUERTOS, CLUB GRANTS, SOCCER MTG, HALLOWEEN CLUB, BSU MOVIE NIGHT, TALENT SHOW, CIEE GLOBAL ADVENTURE, UNIV of LONDON & more buzz…

Arjun H., Kabir H., Reuben M., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday October 10, 2025
Below is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

October 4-11 Metamorphoses Purchase tickets 

October 13 No School

October 16 Talent Show Little Theater @ 7 PM

October 20 Make Up Photo Day #2 of 3

Week of November 3 Winter Sports Tryouts – Review FAQ sheet

By October 31 Club Registration New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Fall Club Fair Slide Deck & Online Club List


Metamorphoses Tickets

Metamorphoses tickets are on sale!! Shows run October 4th-11th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley.

Purchase Tickets here

Contact Caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@Berkeley_high_theater


R.I.S.E. presents Dia de Los Muertos

October 25

Berkeley High

11 am – 4 pm

Haircuts,  

Hair Braiding (Youth only)

Massage

Acupuncture

Face Painting (Youth only)

Altar Exhibition

Flu Vaccines

Mariachi

LowRider show and other Performances


BHS ATHLETICS

BHS Softball

The softball pre-season meeting will be in the M gym at 4:00 on Thursday. If you’re interested come to learn more about bhs softball!

@bhs.softball_

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 3rd: 

Athletes must be cleared to participate

Week of November 3rd tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject to change)

Boys Basketball: 

11/3 in the Donahue: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12th 6:30-8:30

11/4 in the Jacket Gym: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12: 6:30-8:30

Girls Basketball: 5PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium

Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)

Boys Soccer: Mon/Wed 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD) 

Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD)

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

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

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE CLEARANCE:

Clearance paperwork takes about 20 minutes to complete. Have your Student ID number and health insurance information ready, including policy number, and a copy of your license and auto insurance (if you intend to help carpool), and take a picture of and scan your physical in order to upload it into Home Campus (please make sure the physician signs, dates, and stamps it)

Review FAQ sheet

Register for 2025-26 Sports

Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:

8/11 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)

Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate

COACH CONTACTS

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

There is also an online store open all year round

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Halloween Club

Hey Jackets! If you want a chance to win a REAL LABUBU, make sure to wear your costumes to school the day before Halloween. (And pull up to C325 every Thursday for candy, movies, and maybe a secret advantage…) Happy October!

Submitted by mayssaharrati@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhalloweenclub


Black Student Union Movie Night

Movie Night

H-102A

Friday, Food, games, $3 snacks

Submitted by jaydlenroper@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleybsu


Dreaming of a global adventure? 🌍✈️ 

Find out how you can study or intern abroad with CIEE! Join their virtual info session for students and adults on October 15 at 6 pm. Get your questions answered and learn about programs worldwide.

Submitted by joannedumbrigue@berkeley.net 


Juniors – Are you interested in learning more about SOAS University of London? 

SOAS University of London visit is scheduled for 10/15 2nd period.

Please complete the google form: https://forms.gle/3u5qijTVtKekJ8dd6 

Submitted by joannedumbrigue@berkeley.net 


Are you a club leader looking for funding? 

The development group funds clubs for transportation, materials, and other club expenses. Go to bhsdg.com and fill out a grant application.

Visit bhsdg.org 

Submitted by students@bhsdevelopmentgroup.org 


JOIN S.H.I.F.T.

Are you interested in being a peer leader, building a community, learning about sexual health and presenting to your peers? Then SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) is the program for you!

Come to one of the info sessions, hosted by the Berkeley High School Health Center, to learn more about how you can be a SHIFT Peer Leader for the 2025-2026 school year  and ask our coordinators questions you may have!

To learn more about how to join the SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens) program, come to the Wellness Center (H -104) at lunch on: 

• October 23 

• October 24

• October 27

• October 29 

The SHIFT Peer Education Program Application closes on October 29, 2025 5pm PST.

Spread the Word! 

Contact mollydelacruz@partner.berkeley.net  jaderivera@partner.berkeley.net 


Join us for Berkeley Unified School District’s Fall Fix-it Fest! A Free Community Repair Event brought to you by BUSD’s Climate Literacy and Makerspace Programs!

Saturday, October 18, 1–3:30 pm 

Willard Middle School (in the cafeteria)

2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley

Learn to repair your broken items and help reduce waste in our community.  

We will provide a workspace, tools, and guidance from a volunteer “Repair Coach” to help you disassemble, troubleshoot, and hopefully fix your item.  

Categories include: clothing, electronics, bicycles, small appliances, small furniture, toys, sporting goods, jewelry, ceramics, shoes and more! 

Register your item in advance (recommended), volunteer, or find more info, go to:

https://bit.ly/fixitfests

Submitted by ellenmcclure@berkeley.net 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS


The Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is preparing to appoint Student Election Workers to serve on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election.


Your leadership in promoting participation on your campus is truly appreciated and the more days you are available the better your chance of being appointed.

Please click on the following link  application to complete as soon as possible.

Students can earn up to $510 for serving. If you have friends or family that are looking to earn extra money and community service experience, please pass on this high school application to them.

The Student Poll Worker Program is truly a “Civics in Action” exercise.

High school students must meet the following criteria to participate:

  • Be age 16 or older on or before Election Day
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
  • Have permission from a parent/guardian and a school administrator
    • Approval not needed for weekend hours from school

The more days you are available the better chance of being appointed! 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election. Days

  SAT. November 1st   SUN. November 2nd   MON. November 3rd    TUE. November 4th            

     7:30a.m. – 6:00pm            8:00a.m. – 6:00pm       8:00a.m. – 6:00pm 6:00a.m. -9:00pm


Yearbook Info

Purchase a Yearbook

yearbookordercenter.com

Please buy your yearbook now as the prices have raised to $85! Also, submit photos from hoco, senior sunrise, and rally day to yearbookshare.com using the code 16356!

Yearbook Name Change Request 

Please complete before November 1

NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM 

Submit your senior quote for the yearbook! 

There is a limit of 200 characters and quotes are due before 11:59  on January 21st, but the sooner the better! Please submit your quote as soon as you know what you want to do – seniors only! 

SENIOR QUOTE 

Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Still looking to get your PE credits? 

Well, you should join the Berkeley Mountain Bike Team! 

We offer loaner bikes, reduced dues, PE credits, fun, and so much more! 

Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm and Sundays 9am-1:30pm. 

Series of 4 races starting in February.

Interest form closes October 15.

New to riding? Don’t worry we offer learn to ride classes to test out the sport. You don’t even need a bike to participate! We offer two dates, October 5 and October 11 (9-11am or 11am-1pm)

To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters above.

Contact berkeleymtbteam@gmail.com 

@bhsmtb_team & @bhsmtb_grit


Need help in your classes? 

There’s free tutoring & academic support after school in the CCC (2nd floor of the D Building, across from the library), 3:30–6:00 PM, Mon–Thu. There are excellent UC Berkeley tutors who can help with any subject, as well as organization and study skills. Stop by after school and come say hi to Mr. Laurel and he’ll get you the help you need!

Submitted by matthewlaurel@berkeley.net 

@bhs_afterschool_tutoring


BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store 

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? October 20 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 25 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

Order a 2025-26 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2025-26 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2026 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

10.8 BULLETIN: METAMORPHOSES, NEURODIVERSITY CLUB, VOLLEYBALL, SOFTBALL, ATHLETES of the WEEK, BSU MOVIE NIGHT & CHIPOTLE, HALLOWEEN CLUB, TEEN YOGA, & more buzz…

Arjun H., Kabir H., Reuben M., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday October 8, 2025
Below is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

October 4-11 Metamorphoses Purchase tickets 

By October 31 Club Registration New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Week of November 3 Winter Sports Tryouts – Review FAQ sheet

Fall Club Fair Slide Deck & Online Club List


Metamorphoses Tickets

Metamorphoses tickets are on sale!! Shows run October 4th-11th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley.

Purchase Tickets here

Contact Caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@Berkeley_high_theater


BHS ATHLETICS

BHS Softball

The softball pre-season meeting will be in the M gym at 4:00 on Thursday. If you’re interested come to learn more about bhs softball!

@bhs.softball_

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 3rd: 

Athletes must be cleared to participate

Week of November 3rd tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject to change)

Boys Basketball: 

11/3 in the Donahue: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12th 6:30-8:30

11/4 in the Jacket Gym: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12: 6:30-8:30

Girls Basketball: 5PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium

Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)

Boys Soccer: Mon/Wed 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD) 

Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD)

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

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

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE CLEARANCE:

Clearance paperwork takes about 20 minutes to complete. Have your Student ID number and health insurance information ready, including policy number, and a copy of your license and auto insurance (if you intend to help carpool), and take a picture of and scan your physical in order to upload it into Home Campus (please make sure the physician signs, dates, and stamps it)

Review FAQ sheet

Register for 2025-26 Sports

Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:

8/11 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)

Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate

COACH CONTACTS

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

There is also an online store open all year round

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Halloween Club

Hey Jackets! If you want a chance to win a REAL LABUBU, make sure to wear your costumes to school the day before Halloween. (And pull up to C325 every Thursday for candy, movies, and maybe a secret advantage…) Happy October!

Submitted by mayssaharrati@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhalloweenclub


Black Student Union Fundraisers

Chipotle Night

Today at 4:00-7:00

Movie Night

Friday, Food, games, $3 snacks

Submitted by jaydlenroper@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleybsu


Dreaming of a global adventure? 🌍✈️ 

Find out how you can study or intern abroad with CIEE! Join their virtual info session for students and adults on October 15 at 6 pm. Get your questions answered and learn about programs worldwide.

Submitted by joannedumbrigue@berkeley.net 


Juniors – Are you interested in learning more about SOAS University of London? 

SOAS University of London visit is scheduled for 10/15 2nd period.

Please complete the google form: https://forms.gle/3u5qijTVtKekJ8dd6 

Submitted by joannedumbrigue@berkeley.net 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS


The Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is preparing to appoint Student Election Workers to serve on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election.


Your leadership in promoting participation on your campus is truly appreciated and the more days you are available the better your chance of being appointed.

Please click on the following link  application to complete as soon as possible.

Students can earn up to $510 for serving. If you have friends or family that are looking to earn extra money and community service experience, please pass on this high school application to them.

The Student Poll Worker Program is truly a “Civics in Action” exercise.

High school students must meet the following criteria to participate:

  • Be age 16 or older on or before Election Day
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
  • Have permission from a parent/guardian and a school administrator
    • Approval not needed for weekend hours from school

The more days you are available the better chance of being appointed! 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election. Days

  SAT. November 1st   SUN. November 2nd   MON. November 3rd    TUE. November 4th            

     7:30a.m. – 6:00pm            8:00a.m. – 6:00pm       8:00a.m. – 6:00pm 6:00a.m. -9:00pm


 Join dance club

Do you like to dance?! Do you like to choreograph? Join dance club every Tuesday at lunch in the m gym! Our first meeting is on Tuesday, be there or be square!!!

Submitted by yinshaweng@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhighdanceclub


Getting Tested = Self-Respect

Getting tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections aka  STIs isn’t awkward—it’s responsible. Many STIs don’t have symptoms, so the only way to know for sure is to get tested. Free and  confidential testing is available at the Health Center located in H 105. Take control of your health—know your status. 

Make an Appointment today by dropping by H 105 or calling 510-644-6965. 


Thank you for signing Up for Latinx Heritage Month Assembly!

October 8th from 5th-6th period

It is at capacity!


Join a great wellness course on Wednesdays for teens called Inner Compass

Green Yogi studio on Telegraph

The Inner Compass Teen Series focuses on well being, self-discovery, and growth, and combines yoga, meditation, and journaling. 

Green Yogi is offering BHS students 20% off for this course!

It starts Wed. Oct. 8 at 4:30 pm, meets weekly, and goes for 6 weeks. 

Total cost with discount: $120.

The promo code is BHSYAY to sign up and get the discount.

Green Yogi also says: No one turned away for lack of funds. If finances are limited, email events@mygreenyogi.com to explore options.

The class will be taught by Green Yogi’s amazing owner Nasiem Sanjideh!

– Inner Compass Teen Series

– Wednesdays, 4:30 pm – 6 pm

– Six weeks

– Oct. 8 – Nov. 12

– Green Yogi Telegraph, 2807 Telegraph Avenue

– Cost $120, or email events@mygreenyogi.com to inquire about financial aid. 


Yearbook Info

Purchase a Yearbook

yearbookordercenter.com

Please buy your yearbook now as the prices have raised to $85! Also, submit photos from hoco, senior sunrise, and rally day to yearbookshare.com using the code 16356!

Yearbook Name Change Request 

Please complete before November 1

NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM 

Submit your senior quote for the yearbook! 

There is a limit of 200 characters and quotes are due before 11:59  on January 21st, but the sooner the better! Please submit your quote as soon as you know what you want to do – seniors only! 

SENIOR QUOTE 

Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Join the BSEP/SSC 

The School Site Council meets for 2 hours on a monthly basis; we provide input and vote on the school’s safety plan and BSEP funds among other things. This is a great opportunity to get involved in policy-making which impacts BHS students. We are looking for students in AC, AMPS, AHA, CAS, and the U9 to join; no application needed!

Contact Mr. V


Still looking to get your PE credits? 

Well, you should join the Berkeley Mountain Bike Team! 

We offer loaner bikes, reduced dues, PE credits, fun, and so much more! 

Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm and Sundays 9am-1:30pm. 

Series of 4 races starting in February.

Interest form closes October 15.

New to riding? Don’t worry we offer learn to ride classes to test out the sport. You don’t even need a bike to participate! We offer two dates, October 5 and October 11 (9-11am or 11am-1pm)

To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters above.

Contact berkeleymtbteam@gmail.com 

@bhsmtb_team & @bhsmtb_grit


Join the Million Dollar Dance Team

Contact tanziamucker@berkeley.net 


Need help in your classes? 

There’s free tutoring & academic support after school in the CCC (2nd floor of the D Building, across from the library), 3:30–6:00 PM, Mon–Thu. There are excellent UC Berkeley tutors who can help with any subject, as well as organization and study skills. Stop by after school and come say hi to Mr. Laurel and he’ll get you the help you need!

Submitted by matthewlaurel@berkeley.net 

@bhs_afterschool_tutoring


BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store 

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? October 20 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 25 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

Order a 2025-26 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2025-26 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2026 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

10.3 BULLETIN: METAMORPHOSES, WALK & ROLL to SCHOOL TUES, WINTER SPORTS, MT BIKING TEAM, ELECTION WORKERS, SHINY BEACHES CLEANUP, DANCE CLUB, WOMEN of LIT, YOGA DISCOUNT & much more buzz…

Arjun H., Kabir H., Reuben M., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday October 3, 2025
Below is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

October 4-11 Metamorphoses Purchase tickets 

By October 31 Club Registration New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Week of November 3 Winter Sports Tryouts – Review FAQ sheet

Fall Club Fair Slide Deck & Online Club List


Walk and roll to school day on Tuesday October 7th 

at the a & m gates. 

Set up by green Team.


BHS ATHLETICS

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 3rd: 

Athletes must be cleared to participate

Week of November 3rd tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject to change)

Boys Basketball: 

11/3 in the Donahue: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12th 6:30-8:30

11/4 in the Jacket Gym: 9th/10th TRYOUTS 4:30-6:30PM, 11th/12: 6:30-8:30

Girls Basketball: 5PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium

Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)

Boys Soccer: Mon/Wed 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD) 

Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium (Saturday TBD)

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

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

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE CLEARANCE:

Clearance paperwork takes about 20 minutes to complete. Have your Student ID number and health insurance information ready, including policy number, and a copy of your license and auto insurance (if you intend to help carpool), and take a picture of and scan your physical in order to upload it into Home Campus (please make sure the physician signs, dates, and stamps it)

Review FAQ sheet

Boys Soccer

All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High this winter please make plans to attend our annual preseason meeting on Monday, October 6th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Berkeley High School – M Gym. Soccer tryouts begin November 3rd – go to www.homecampus.com and register today!

Todos los ninos interesados en jugar fútbol para Berkeley High este invierno hagan planes para asistir a nuestra reunion annual de pretemporade el martes 1 de octubre de 5:30 a 7:00pm en Berkeley High School – M Gym.. Las pruebas de fútbol comienzan el 3 de noveimbre. ¡Visite www.homecampus.com y regístrese hoy!

Girls Soccer

We’re excited to kick off another season of Berkeley High Girls Soccer! Please review the key information below and complete the required steps to be ready for tryouts.

See the linked info sheet with more details

Contact johnbt0621@gmail.com 

@berkeleyjacketswsoccer

Register for 2025-26 Sports

Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:

8/11 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)

Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate

COACH CONTACTS

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

There is also an online store open all year round

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


The Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is preparing to appoint Student Election Workers to serve on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election.


Your leadership in promoting participation on your campus is truly appreciated and the more days you are available the better your chance of being appointed.

Please click on the following link  application to complete as soon as possible.

Students can earn up to $510 for serving. If you have friends or family that are looking to earn extra money and community service experience, please pass on this high school application to them.

The Student Poll Worker Program is truly a “Civics in Action” exercise.

High school students must meet the following criteria to participate:

  • Be age 16 or older on or before Election Day
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
  • Have permission from a parent/guardian and a school administrator
    • Approval not needed for weekend hours from school

The more days you are available the better chance of being appointed! 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special Statewide Election. Days

  SAT. November 1st   SUN. November 2nd   MON. November 3rd    TUE. November 4th            

     7:30a.m. – 6:00pm            8:00a.m. – 6:00pm       8:00a.m. – 6:00pm 6:00a.m. -9:00pm


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: 10/5 @Keller beach starting at 12pm

Submitted by gisellelopez@students.berkeley.net 

@shiny.beaches.bhs


 Join dance club

Do you like to dance?! Do you like to choreograph? Join dance club every Tuesday at lunch in the m gym! Our first meeting is on Tuesday, be there or be square!!!

Submitted by yinshaweng@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhighdanceclub


Getting Tested = Self-Respect

Getting tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections aka  STIs isn’t awkward—it’s responsible. Many STIs don’t have symptoms, so the only way to know for sure is to get tested. Free and  confidential testing is available at the Health Center located in H 105. Take control of your health—know your status. 

Make an Appointment today by dropping by H 105 or calling 510-644-6965. 


Thank you for signing Up for Latinx Heritage Month Assembly!

October 8th from 5th-6th period

It is at capacity!


Join a great wellness course on Wednesdays for teens called Inner Compass

Green Yogi studio on Telegraph

The Inner Compass Teen Series focuses on well being, self-discovery, and growth, and combines yoga, meditation, and journaling. 

Green Yogi is offering BHS students 20% off for this course!

It starts Wed. Oct. 8 at 4:30 pm, meets weekly, and goes for 6 weeks. 

Total cost with discount: $120.

The promo code is BHSYAY to sign up and get the discount.

Green Yogi also says: No one turned away for lack of funds. If finances are limited, email events@mygreenyogi.com to explore options.

The class will be taught by Green Yogi’s amazing owner Nasiem Sanjideh!

– Inner Compass Teen Series

– Wednesdays, 4:30 pm – 6 pm

– Six weeks

– Oct. 8 – Nov. 12

– Green Yogi Telegraph, 2807 Telegraph Avenue

– Cost $120, or email events@mygreenyogi.com to inquire about financial aid. 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS


Metamorphoses Tickets

Metamorphoses tickets are on sale!! Shows run October 4th-11th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley.

Purchase Tickets here

Contact Caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@Berkeley_high_theater


Yearbook Info

Purchase a Yearbook

yearbookordercenter.com

Please buy your yearbook now as the prices have raised to $85! Also, submit photos from hoco, senior sunrise, and rally day to yearbookshare.com using the code 16356!

Yearbook Name Change Request 

Please complete before November 1

NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM 

Submit your senior quote for the yearbook! 

There is a limit of 200 characters and quotes are due before 11:59  on January 21st, but the sooner the better! Please submit your quote as soon as you know what you want to do – seniors only! 

SENIOR QUOTE 

Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Join the BSEP/SSC 

The School Site Council meets for 2 hours on a monthly basis; we provide input and vote on the school’s safety plan and BSEP funds among other things. This is a great opportunity to get involved in policy-making which impacts BHS students. We are looking for students in AC, AMPS, AHA, CAS, and the U9 to join; no application needed!

Contact Mr. V


Still looking to get your PE credits? 

Well, you should join the Berkeley Mountain Bike Team! 

We offer loaner bikes, reduced dues, PE credits, fun, and so much more! 

Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm and Sundays 9am-1:30pm. 

Series of 4 races starting in February.

Interest form closes October 15.

New to riding? Don’t worry we offer learn to ride classes to test out the sport. You don’t even need a bike to participate! We offer two dates, October 5 and October 11 (9-11am or 11am-1pm)

To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters above.

Contact berkeleymtbteam@gmail.com 

@bhsmtb_team & @bhsmtb_grit


Join the Million Dollar Dance Team

Contact tanziamucker@berkeley.net 


East African Student Union

The East African student unions first meeting is on October 2 in m208 at lunch

Submitted by abiyafework@students.berkeley.net 

@BHS_easa_


CSF meeting 

CSF meeting this Wednesday at lunch in the CCC for a volunteer opportunity with UC Berkeley operation smile

Submitted by amelieshears@students.berkeley.net

@csfberkeley


Need help in your classes? 

There’s free tutoring & academic support after school in the CCC (2nd floor of the D Building, across from the library), 3:30–6:00 PM, Mon–Thu. There are excellent UC Berkeley tutors who can help with any subject, as well as organization and study skills. Stop by after school and come say hi to Mr. Laurel and he’ll get you the help you need!

Submitted by matthewlaurel@berkeley.net 

@bhs_afterschool_tutoring


The Berkeley High Jacket newspaper has officially opened submissions for the Latinx/Chicanx Heritage Month issue! 

Send in your poetry, short writing samples, drawings, photography or any other type of visual art! You can submit by sending your submission to claratjen@students.berkeley.net and sydneylehrer@students.berkeley.net. Be sure to get those in by October 3rd!

Submitted by claratjen@students.berkeley.net

@bhsjacket


SIGN UP FOR THE 2025 TALENT SHOW

Singers, bands, rappers, comics, dance, circus acts, etc…

Berkeley High Got Talent!

Auditions end October 4

Talent Show is October 16

SIGN UP HERE

Submitted by jordankehat@students.berkeley.net 


BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store 

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? October 20 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 25 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

Order a 2025-26 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2025-26 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2026 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

10.1 BULLETIN: MOON FESTIVAL, MILLION $ DANCE, METAMORPHOSES, BUY a YEARBOOK, JOIN BSEP/SSC, JOIN MT BIKE TEAM, CSF x OPERATION SMILE, GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS, EAST AFRICAN STUDENT UNION, RED CROSS CLUB, PTSA FUNDRAISER & much more buzz…

Arjun H., Kabir H., Reuben M., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
@juicethejacketsBHS LeadershipClick here to Submit a BulletinBulletin CatalogBulletin Spotify playlist
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday October 1, 2025
Below is today’s video bulletin:
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

October 4-11 Metamorphoses Purchase tickets 

By October 31 Club Registration New or Returning Student Club for 2025-2026

Fall Club Fair Slide Deck & Online Club List


Yearbook Info

Purchase a Yearbook

yearbookordercenter.com

Please buy your yearbook now as the prices have raised to $85! Also, submit photos from hoco, senior sunrise, and rally day to yearbookshare.com using the code 16356!

Yearbook Name Change Request 

Please complete before November 1

NAME CHANGE REQUEST FORM 

Submit your senior quote for the yearbook! 

There is a limit of 200 characters and quotes are due before 11:59  on January 21st, but the sooner the better! Please submit your quote as soon as you know what you want to do – seniors only! 

SENIOR QUOTE 

Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


Join the BSEP/SSC 

The School Site Council meets for 2 hours on a monthly basis; we provide input and vote on the school’s safety plan and BSEP funds among other things. This is a great opportunity to get involved in policy-making which impacts BHS students. We are looking for students in AC, AMPS, AHA, CAS, and the U9 to join; no application needed!

Contact Mr. V


Still looking to get your PE credits? 

Well, you should join the Berkeley Mountain Bike Team! 

We offer loaner bikes, reduced dues, PE credits, fun, and so much more! 

Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm and Sundays 9am-1:30pm. 

Series of 4 races starting in February.

Interest form closes October 15.

New to riding? Don’t worry we offer learn to ride classes to test out the sport. You don’t even need a bike to participate! We offer two dates, October 5 and October 11 (9-11am or 11am-1pm)

To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters above.

Contact berkeleymtbteam@gmail.com 

@bhsmtb_team & @bhsmtb_grit


Join the Million Dollar Dance Team

Contact tanziamucker@berkeley.net 


East African Student Union

The East African student unions first meeting is on October 2 in m208 at lunch

Submitted by abiyafework@students.berkeley.net 

@BHS_easa_


CSF meeting 

CSF meeting this Wednesday at lunch in the CCC for a volunteer opportunity with UC Berkeley operation smile

Submitted by amelieshears@students.berkeley.net

@csfberkeley


Need help in your classes? 

There’s free tutoring & academic support after school in the CCC (2nd floor of the D Building, across from the library), 3:30–6:00 PM, Mon–Thu. There are excellent UC Berkeley tutors who can help with any subject, as well as organization and study skills. Stop by after school and come say hi to Mr. Laurel and he’ll get you the help you need!

Submitted by matthewlaurel@berkeley.net 

@bhs_afterschool_tutoring


IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS


  TONIGHT

  >>PTSA Student Team’s Recruiting for New Members<<

Use this link to express interest, attend a meeting & potentially join us!

Or copy & paste into your browser:   bit.ly/3It6zuf 

Work with the current team then take it over for the following year. Our projects: 

Your PTSA is hosting a fundraiser!

Next week Wednesday October 1st, 4 – 7pm!

Please join and invite friends & family!  

Headlands Brewing is an outdoor family friendly cafe & beer garden at the intersection of Gilman & Curtis streets.  10% of proceeds will go towards our BHS Club Grant program. 

For a sneak peak at the wonderful clubs are up to with those grants, please check out our club interviews:  https://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/clubcorner 

Submitted by haralabatosr@gmail.com 


Metamorphoses Tickets

Metamorphoses tickets are on sale!! Shows run October 4th-11th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley.

Purchase Tickets here

Contact Caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@Berkeley_high_theater


The Berkeley High Jacket newspaper has officially opened submissions for the Latinx/Chicanx Heritage Month issue! 

Send in your poetry, short writing samples, drawings, photography or any other type of visual art! You can submit by sending your submission to claratjen@students.berkeley.net and sydneylehrer@students.berkeley.net. Be sure to get those in by October 3rd!

Submitted by claratjen@students.berkeley.net

@bhsjacket


SIGN UP FOR THE 2025 TALENT SHOW

Singers, bands, rappers, comics, dance, circus acts, etc…

Berkeley High Got Talent!

Auditions end October 4

Talent Show is October 16

SIGN UP HERE

Submitted by jordankehat@students.berkeley.net 


🛡️ Know the Facts – Protect Your Future

Did you know that teens may be at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) if they become sexually active—even if there are no signs or symptoms? The good news: STIs are preventable.

• 💬 Use protection, like condoms or dental dams. Available at the window in the Health Center.

• 🔍 Get tested regularly if you’re sexually active — free testing at the Health Center. Make an appointment today!

Learning the facts now helps you make healthy choices later. Your body. Your choices. Your future.

Submitted by jaderivera@partner.berkeley.net 


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: 10/5 @Keller beach starting at 12pm

Submitted by gisellelopez@students.berkeley.net 

@shiny.beaches.bhs


Halloween Club

Hi Jackets! If you want a chance to win a REAL LABUBU, make sure to wear your costumes to school on October 30th! (P.S. If you attend a club meeting, you might have a better chance at winning…C325 every Thursday…)

Submitted by mayssaharrati@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhalloweenclub


BHS ATHLETICS

Boys Soccer

All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High this winter please make plans to attend our annual preseason meeting on Monday, October 6th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Berkeley High School – M Gym. Soccer tryouts begin November 3rd – go to www.homecampus.com and register today!

Todos los ninos interesados en jugar fútbol para Berkeley High este invierno hagan planes para asistir a nuestra reunion annual de pretemporade el martes 1 de octubre de 5:30 a 7:00pm en Berkeley High School – M Gym.. Las pruebas de fútbol comienzan el 3 de noveimbre. ¡Visite www.homecampus.com y regístrese hoy!

Girls Soccer

We’re excited to kick off another season of Berkeley High Girls Soccer! Please review the key information below and complete the required steps to be ready for tryouts.

See the linked info sheet with more details

Contact johnbt0621@gmail.com 

@berkeleyjacketswsoccer

Register for 2025-26 Sports

Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:

8/11 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)

Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate

COACH CONTACTS

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

There is also an online store open all year round

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


BHS LEGACY HOODIE

Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store 

Sizes S – 3XL

Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind

Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? October 20 is the next on-campus photo day.

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

Welcome Back Assembly 25 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

Order a 2025-26 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2025-26 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2026 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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