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

Andreas L., Chapy M., Rey T., Chiefs of PublicityBERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETINOne big, red & gold familyMr. V, Director of Student Activities
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

ID CARDS are READY for PICK UP in the COUNSELING CENTER

Next on campus school photo day is September 30


Important info about resources & key people on campus:

WELCOME ASSEMBLY SLIDE DECK

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


OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE

Click here for some tasty ideas.

Created with support by the BHS PTSA

For more student life tips, click here 


2024 HOMECOMING DANCE

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

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

No guest passes. 

Please complete this survey before September 9.

Class of 2026 Junior Leadership 

@bhsjuniors2026


Class of 2025

Senior Sunrise & Spellout

Monday,September 9th

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

Hosted by the Senior Class Leadership team

@bhs25seniorclass


UPCOMING EVENTS

9.2 No School due to Labor Day holiday

9.5 Fall Club Fair 1st-3rd period

9.9 Senior Sunrise &  Spellout

9.17 National  Voter Registration Day

9.20 9th Grade Assembly 

9.26 BHS Back to School Night

Late September – Talent Show Auditions

10.10 Talent Show

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


BHS Blazer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Audition for the BHS spring mystery musical! 

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

 Sign up for auditions here 

Contact caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


The Berkeley High Jacket is Hiring

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

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

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


Join The Robotics Team 

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

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


Yearbooks are available for presale!!

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

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

Code 16356

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook 


Seniors its time to submit your senior quotes! 

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

You can use this link

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

Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook


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

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

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

Submitted by letran@berkeley.net 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


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

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

See the full BUSD press release here


BHS ATHLETICS

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

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

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


BHS ANNUAL 

STUDENT SPORTS PASS

Purchase your Annual Sports Pass here!

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

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


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

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

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

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


Submissions are now open for Our Monologues! 

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

Please reach out to us with any questions! 

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

Email: ourmonologuesbhs@gmail.com 

Instagram: @ourmonologuesbhs

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


Join the Class of 2028 Leadership Team

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

due by midnight of September 11, 2024

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

If you have any questions, email 

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

@juicethejackets


Quick Links

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

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

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

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