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

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PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

January 20 & 27 No School for students

January 22 Achievement Gap Panel Sign Up Here

January 30 Club Leader Meeting

February 1 Winter Dance

February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria

February 6 Spring Club Fair

February 6 Open House <<< UPDATED from previous error

February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff

February 20 Senior Meeting


CLUB REGISTRATION BEFORE JANUARY 31

Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25


JOIN LEADERSHIP

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

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

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

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

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


Prom 2025: Under the Stars

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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

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

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

Prom 2025 Tickets

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

Online ticket sales begin February 17.

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

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

Donate to the 2025 BHS Prom

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

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

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

More info to be shared as we approach prom


🪷🌿 WELLNESS CORNER 🧘✨

Hello Yellow Jackets!!!!

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

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

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

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

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

Then check this one out!

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

Take care of yourselves this Winter!!

Thank you,

Wellness Center

Room H104

Building D


AC NEEDS A NEW LOGO! 

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HERE! 

https://forms.gle/BbSeNGmzJANsvf1w9

Calling all API identifying seniors! 

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

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

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


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

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

Submitted by erikapistoni@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhs_collegecareercenter


The Berkeley High spring musical is Hadestown!

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

Please email robertofigueroa@berkeley.net for more information!

@berkeley_high_theater


Join shiny beaches club! 

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

Next Beach Cleanup: January 18th

Submitted by gisellelopez@students.berkeley.net 

@shiny.beaches.bhs 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


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

What services do we provide?

Reproductive and sexual health

We provide STI and Pregnancy testing.

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

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

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

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

First aid if you’re sick or injured.

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

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

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

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


BHS ATHLETICS

Join Swimming & Diving team!

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

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

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


2025 Yearbook Info

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

https://forms.gle/kHcxg8pzGv6SgQC3A

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

Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one today. 

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

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyearbook


2025 Summer Internship at The Lawrence

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

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

Stipend: $3,500

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

Time commitment: 

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

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

Application window closes January 15th.


BHS Green Career Fair

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

Berkeley High School Community Theater Gallery

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

Contact sofiapeltz@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? February 3 is the last 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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