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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 22 Achievement Gap Panel
January 23 Leadership Candidate Workshop
January 27 No School for students
January 31 Club Leader Meeting <<<date change
February 1 Winter Dance
February 3 Last Make Up Photo Day BHS Cafeteria
February 6 Spring Club Fair
February 6 Open House & Night Market
February 14 & 17 No School for students & staff
February 20 Senior Meeting
CLUB REGISTRATION BEFORE JANUARY 31
Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25
BUSD’S BLACK HISTORY ORATORICAL FEST COMPETITION
The BUSD’S BLACK HISTORY ORATORICAL FEST COMPETITION was established in 2018. This annual community event allows Berkeley students to learn about and acknowledge Black/African American historical contributions while demonstrating their creativity and public speaking abilities via artistic expression. Students pridefully prepare to recite published or original speeches, spoken word, and poems that express and highlight the annual theme each year.
This year’s theme is Harlem Renaissance.
Check out the guide for more details.
The school competition will be completed by February 28.
The district competition will be March 26th.
Contact bhsafamstudies@berkeley.net if you would like to represent Berkeley High in this year’s Black History Oratorical Fest.
Interested in chess?
Come to the chess class that meets every Wednesday in room C325 from 345-445. Students of all skill levels are welcome, from beginner to the very experienced. The class is taught by national master, Larry Snyder. A short lesson is offered at the start of class, so please be on time.
Submitted by larrysnyder22@gmail.com
Slavic club
Meeting is every Thursday at lunch in C102.
for any questions email: alisakarinkolpakova@students.berkeley.net
Join Women Who Write
every other Thursday in C308!!
Submitted by nialalenzrashid@students.berkeley.net
@bhs.www
Achievement Gap Panel
The achievement gap panel is Wednesday January 22nd in the Library during 5th and 6th period respectively.
The panel organizers are also conducting a survey on the gaps presence + solutions at Berkeley High.
Please fill it out!
Seniors! Are you interested in applying to Portland State?
If so, don’t miss this opportunity: the CCC will host PSU’s Instant Admission-Viking Day on February 4th during 3rd period and lunch. Please scan the QR code and sign up by January 28th to ensure your transcript is reviewed.
Submitted by erikapistoni@berkeley.net
@berkeleyhs_collegecareercenter
Please fill out this quick language diversity form, thank you!
English V.
Spanish V.
~ BUSD AAPI Committee
Contact jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net & angelabau@berkeley.net
Wellness Games
Come join us, the Mental Health Peer Educators, next week on January 29 during lunch time in the Wellness Center for some fun Wellness Games. You will get the opportunity to interact with new people in a calming space and a chance to win some snacks/prizes.
If you enjoy Jenga and Uno (with a Wellness twist) this would be a perfect way to spend your Wellness Wednesday.
See you in the Wellness Center during lunch time on January 29.
The Wellness Center is located in room H104.
In community,
The Mental Health Peer Educators
Submitted by kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net
Mental Health Peer Educators
Wellness Center
H104
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Youth Literacy Project is looking for reading buddy volunteers!!
The YLP Reading Buddies program at the Berkeley Central Library will be starting up in February. Specific dates are February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.
As a volunteer you will be paired up with a child in grades K-3rd and will spend time reading books and playing word games together. This is a great way to share the love of reading with kids and also to get volunteer hours in, so we highly encourage you to sign up!
To sign up, fill out the interest form linked here.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at theyouthliteracyproject@gmail.com. Or visit our website https://youth-literacy-project.org
@youth_literacy_project
2025 Yearbook Info
Seniors, send us some ideas you have for senior superlatives. A nomination form will go out next month with final voting to follow.
Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223
Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one today.
If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.
Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net
@berkeleyearbook
BHS winter formal
$5 tickets
February 1st
Open to all grades for BHS Students only.
@bhs2027_leadership
JOIN LEADERSHIP
Events for 2025-2026 Leadership Positions (subject to change)
Learn more about what Leadership does by meeting the current team. Watch videos here.
- January 1, 2025 – Elected & Appointed Candidate Applications Become Available
- January 23 – Candidate Workshop in Leadership at lunch
- February 20 – 2024-2025 Elected Candidate Applications Due Date
- February 21 – Elected Candidate Meeting – mandatory participation
- February 21 – March 23 Digital Campaigning Open
- February 25 – Election Convention 1st – 3rd period
- February 26 – March 21 – Classroom Presentations are allowed
- March 4 – Candidate Meet & Greet during lunch
- March 24-27 – ASB Online Voting
- March 28 – Announce Election Results
CLICK HERE >>> Elected Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of February 20, 2025
CLICK HERE >>> Appointed Leadership Position Applications due by midnight of April 22, 2025
CLICK HERE >>> 9th Grade Link Leader Interest Form due by midnight of May 30, 2025
Prom 2025: Under the Stars
Saturday, March 22, 2025
San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm. Doors close at 9:30pm – No in & out privileges for any reason.
Prom 2025 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2025 & 2026 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2027 or 2028 may attend. Check @juicethejackets or @bhs25seniorclass on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.
February 17-March 21 $80-85. Prices increase to $85 on March 10.
Online ticket sales begin February 17.
In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch.
Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.
Tickets: All tickets will be at BHS Student Store. There are no ticket transfers or reselling of tickets for any reason. Be prepared to show a recent photo ID card at the door. Any guest that attempts to enter using a ticket with mismatched names and ID numbers will not be allowed entry or be able to request a refund. Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, SF City Hall and the city of San Francisco.
Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $50 in person only. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 3 for details on how to qualify.
Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 14 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved. Guests must also show a recent photo ID card at the door.
More info to be shared as we approach prom
Calling all API identifying seniors!
If you’re interested in participating in API graduation, the time to sign up is now!! API grad will be held on Saturday May 24th from 11am to 2pm at Berkeley Methodist United Church. There will be awesome performances, speeches, sashes, and more! Please sign up by February 14th to ensure your spot. There is a limited amount of sashes so first come first serve! Be on the lookout for our flyers around campus for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
You can email us at berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @bhs.apic.
link to sign up form: https://forms.gle/ckY9LK6YpZQHPTMo7
YAP Upcoming Events
Young Adult Project
Teen Night:
Every Friday night from 5-9pm, YAP (Young Adult Project) offers a fun, safe space to hang out with
you and your friends. Come play basketball, video games, watch movies, video game competitions,
dance, eat snacks and food or just hang out with your friends.
Black College Expo:
This year, the Teen program is proud to be taking a group of up to 12 Teens to the Black College Expo. In
Oakland on Saturday, February 8th. With 100 colleges in attendance, and 40 of them are HBCUs, this is a
great opportunity to check out colleges you’ve been thinking of. Bring Transcripts, ACT/SAT (if available)
or any other important information you want to pass along to you dream college. Whether you know
where you want to go after high school or are still undecided, this Teen event could help in many ways
to get you started on your college journey.
Sign ups are online or you can contact Joaquim Lee for more information.
Teens Go to the Snow:
Grab your Snowboard, pick up your skis, let’s blow up that innertube, the Teen program is going to Soda
Springs for an all day trip on April 1 st . This $20 event will bring you and your friends to and from the
snow where we will be tubing all day or, if you want to bring your own gear, you can hit the slopes (an
additional cost will be added if you that’s what you are interested in)
Spots are limited so sign up today
online or contact Joaquim Lee for more information.
BHS ATHLETICS
Support your Yellow Jackets!
For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule
Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports
Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net
Go Jackets!
BHS LEGACY HOODIE
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
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