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

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


UPCOMING EVENTS

9.17 National Voter Registration Day

9.20 9th Grade Assembly 

9.26 BHS Back to School Night

September 23-27 – Talent Show Auditions

September 30 – Make Up Photo Day in BHS Cafeteria

10.10 Talent Show

10.15-19 Unity Week

10.19 Homecoming Dance / Game

10.21 Last to Register to vote

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


Register to Vote & then Vote

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


BHS Civic Leaders Voter Registration

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

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM

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

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


National Merit Scholarship

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

Max Bianchi-McElwee,

Simon Cheng,

Amon Cline,

Anna Coleman,

Benjamin Dernburg,

Ilana Nickolaus,

Violet Philhower,

Alita Saenz, 

Emanuel Simic,

Lucas Srinivasan, 

and

Calder Underwood

National Merit Semifinalists


Our Monologues

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

The submission link is here

and on our website ourmonologuesbhs.wordpress.com  

and on our Instagram @OurMonologuesBHS, 

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

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

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

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


Audition for the BHS spring mystery musical! 

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

 Sign up for auditions here 

Contact caitlynlouchard@berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


BHS ATHLETICS

GIRLS LACROSSE

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

Contact meganpotmesil@berkeley.net 

@bhswlacrosse

BHS BOYS SOCCER

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

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

Tuesday, October 1st @ 5:15pm

Sports Basement

2727 Milvia St., Berkeley

Contact stace@bandworks.com  

@bhsmenssoccer

Hello Returning Student-Athletes,

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

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Halloween club. 

Monday.

The library.

Pull up, sign up.

Submitted by Jinjones@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhalloweenclub


TALENT SHOW OCTOBER 10

AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE SEPTEMBER 23-27

FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM TO GET AN AUDITION SPOT !

https://forms.gle/WgBVghZ6KpAp9hFG7

Submitted by emmacandler@students.berkeley.net 

rigzingyaltsen@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs2027_leadership


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS 


Upcoming Young Adult Project Events

Silent Disco

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

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

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

high school students. Register today!

Teen Night

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

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

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

Submitted by  Joaquim Lee JoLee@berkeleyca.gov 


Yearbook Name Changes

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

https://forms.gle/h5X5f8n1grhLga3H9

Yearbooks are available for presale!!

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

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

Code 16356

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

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

You can use this link

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

Contact amandamarini@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook 


 Pancake Fundraiser 

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

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

@bhs_cheerteam


Teen Programs at the Berkeley Public Library

On the Rooftop author talk and live band

 9/25 at the Hillside Club

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

TTRPGs (D&D and other games)

North Berkeley Library,

 first Friday of the month starting 9/6

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

Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Application Workshop 

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

Contact rbrown@berkeleyca.gov 

www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 


The 2024-25 Club Registration form is NOW OPEN. 

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

2024-2025 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

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


Quick Links

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

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

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

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

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

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

Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here

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

Click here for the daily lunch menu

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources


About

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

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Contact Info

Berkeley High ASB Leadership 

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 

johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net

510.644.8990

Go Jackets!

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

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

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

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

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

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

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