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| Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | January 21, 2026 Below is today’s video bulletin: | PA: Friday Shoutouts w/ Principal Raygoza | ||
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 22 Club Leader Meeting lunch M-gym
January 26 Staff PD Day No school
January 31 Club Registrations Due / Club List only available to BUSD addresses
February 5 Spring Club Fair – Teachers are encouraged to bring their classes, but not required
February 5 Open House
February 13 – 16 4-day weekend No School
February 21 Spring Fling Dance 9th/10th grades only – tickets on sale Friday
BHS Health Center
Open Monday 10 am – 12:30 pm; 1:15 – 4:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday 8:30 am-12:30 pm; 1:15 – 4:00 pm
Schedule an appointment online
Call 510.644.6965
Drop by H-105
Seeking Student Feedback
BHS is collecting student input to help plan teacher professional development on how to better support transgender and gender expansive students and ensure every student feels safe, respected, and able to learn. Please take a moment to fill out the survey and share your opinion. This survey is anonymous and voluntary.
Contact jasminaviteskic@berkeley.net
Hey Jackets! We are recruiting students for the 2026-27 school year to join BHS Leadership team. As a student leader, you would work on a diverse team to plan events and activities that matter to you and your class. For elected positions, we are looking for School Board Student representatives, ASB President, Class President, as well as Chief of Publicities and Chief of Service. The elected leader applications are due February 19.
If you have any questions about the application or running a campaign, please come to a candidate meeting on Friday, January 23 at lunch in the leadership office, G-106A.
We are looking for student leaders from all grades and learning communities. There are over 80 positions available.
Elected Leader apps are due February 19
Appointed apps are due April 20
Join women’s rugby!
No experience is needed and all are welcome. Practices are Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 pm at Tom Bates.
Scan the QR code in the bulletin to sign up or email clairefreytag@students.berkeley.net for more information!
@allblueshs
Join our club, BAI!
Berkeley Aid Initiative
We meet every Friday at lunch in G215.
Feel free to come with friends, it’s only half of lunch!
Sometimes we have snacks, and sometimes we play games.
Come this Friday so we can tell you a little more about us!
See you soon!!! -BAI leadership
Submitted by lianawilliams@students.berkeley.net
@berkeley.aid.initiative
A message from Principal Raygoza:
Hello BHS Students, this is a very important reminder that our staff come to work from all over the Bay Area and parking is critical for many of them to be able to be here for you! We have very limited parking already, and it becomes especially hard for them to find a spot in our lot on Milvia when community members and students park in the lot. Please remember, only BHS staff with permits are allowed to park in the lot. Thank you.
Black College Expo
February 7
Submitted by JoLee@berkeleyca.gov
Come Check Out the 3rd Annual Green Career Fair!
Looking for sustainability internships, future career ideas, or just curious about green jobs?
Join us Wednesday, February 4th during lunch at the East Gallery of the Community Theater for the Green Career Fair!
You’ll get to:
-Meet 20+ professionals working in eco-friendly careers
-Learn about internships and job opportunities
-Explore cool fields like environmental law, recycling & waste reduction, urban farming, sustainable transportation, and more
Bring your friends and talk one-on-one with people who are already doing this work. Whether you know exactly what you want to do or are just starting to explore, this is a great chance to learn about your future.
Don’t miss it!
If you have any questions reach out to Sofia Peltz at sofiapeltz@berkeley.net
Black Scholar Center
Monday-Thursday in C-220 from 3:30-5:00 pm
Submitted by armanaaramdom@students.berkeley.net
The Berkeley High Jacket is opening up art submissions for Black History Month!
We’re accepting paintings, drawings, photos, writing, and more.
Submit your work to claratjen@students.berkeley.net and sydneylehrer@students.berkeley.net by January 30th.
@bhsjacket
Spring 2026 • COMMUNITY PROGRAM PE EXEMPTION
Participating in an outside sport for PE credit? Your coach must send a signed Community Program PE Exemption form, coach’s letter, and proof of your registration to peexemptions@berkeley.net no later than Friday, January 23rd, 2026.
The Community Program PE Exemption Form and Info Sheet are available on the Berkeley High home page under “Documents”
Questions? Contact peexemptions@berkeley.net
Do you want to go to prom but can’t find the perfect dress?
Come in to the Claremont Branch of the Berkeley Public Library to browse and try on our collection of donated dresses and take home your perfect prom dress! Saturdays, February 14 & March 7th, 2-3:30pm
Submitted by allysonbogie@berkeley.net
Look for Summer Camp Counselors
IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Puente Club
We are planning a lot for 2026, and we want YOU to be a part of it. Interested in volunteering, internships, field trips, tutoring, all that collegey good stuff? Come by during lunch C106 on Wednesdays. We meet bi-weekly. Interesting in tutoring after school on Thursdays.
Submitted by: Indi indimany@gmail.com
Club Leader: Ms. Dueñas xochitlduenas@berkeley.net
bhspuente._
Sign up for the Latinos Unidos Graduation
Submitted by jaslenesanchez@students.berkeley.net
@bhs.latinixunidos
Support our cheerleaders by purchasing a sweet surprise for someone special.
Our cheerleaders are selling beautiful hand made silk roses – perfect for friends, family, classmates, staff or just because. Each order includes a personal note. To purchase scan the QR code or see a cheerleader at lunch on the courtyard. Thanks for your support!
hey jackets! do you like theater?
do you like musicals?
do you like dance?
do you like all three of those things or none of those things? mark your calendars for the first two weeks of march! we are having our first berkeley high student directed one acts festival in the first two weeks of march, on the thursday, friday and saturday of those weeks! six of our students are directing one-act plays, and one of them is a musical! mark your calendars! there will be tickets available the first month heading up to the show dates. be there or be square! by jackets 🙂
Submitted by kirbyduncan@students.berkeley.net
@berkeley_high_theater
Bioengineering Competition
If you want to compete in the UC Berkeley annual Bioengineering competition this spring, come to our meeting next Wednesday, January 21, in G207. We will be sharing important information about the competition. There is no experience needed to compete, and we would love to see new faces! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about biology, engineering, medicine, and other STEM fields, conduct theoretical research, and compete in an internationally recognized competition. We look forward to meeting all of you!
Submitted by ezraabarbanel@students.berkeley.net
@bhsbioehscclub
Earn Free Tutoring
With Classroom Matters
Open to Juniors
please email Amayatomikawa@students.berkeley.net if you’re interested
College Bound Academy
BHS ATHLETICS
BHS Tennis
Attention Boys Tennis Players
The coaching staff is hosting a pre-season meeting for players interested in tennis this spring.
Date: 1/20/2026
Time: 3:35pm
Location: J205 (Coaches room, 2nd floor, back of Stadium)
Contact jefferyjue@icloud.com
BHS Swimming
Berkeley High Swimming preseason meeting on Wednesday at the BHS pool at 4 pm. This meeting will cover everything you need to know for the season.
We’ll go over practice schedules, team expectations, meets, required paperwork, equipment, and important dates. All swimmers should attend so everyone starts the season prepared.
Make sure you’re there and on time. See you Wednesday.
BHS Swim is excited to present a new training opportunity as Okalantis Club Swim brings a preseason clinic to the BHS Pool. Led by Phianki Gibson, Olympic-level coach, this clinic helps new and developing swimmers prepare for the upcoming high school season. Sessions run January 5th–February 6th, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:00–6:30 PM.
Contact jackets.swim@gmail.com
BHS Track & Field and Cross Country General Winter Conditioning, Open Field, and Weight Training
The BHS Track & Field and Cross Country coaches will be facilitating open field sessions and general weight training for all interested community members through the winter season. Open field will take place daily at 5:00 p.m. at the south end of the stadium bleachers. Off campus runs are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 3:45. Weight training will be offered 5 days a week, and times vary by day. See this full schedule for details. (And note that open field and weight training may be canceled on school holidays.)
Optional winter conditioning plans by event type will be posted on the BHS XC/T&F webpage.
For questions or more information, contact coaches Bradley Johnson BradleyJohnson2@gmail.com and Danielle Perez danielleperez@berkeley.net
Season Passes
Now that the fall season is over, the All-Year Student Sports Pass has been reduced to $11. Join the other 500 students that already have a pass so you can get entry to all BHS Athletics home contests (excluding NCS playoffs).
CLICK HERE and follow the directions to access the pass.
Email athleticdirector@berkeley.net if you have technical difficulties or want to pay cash.
Go Jackets!
Register for 2025-26 Sports
Athletes must be cleared to participate – Deadline to be cleared for first day is:
to be cleared for first day is:
2/9 at 9AM! (those that register after that will miss day 1)
Uncleared athletes can stay and watch but can’t participate
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
Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net
Go Jackets!
Submitted by tiffanysutherland@berkeley.net
@bhs_cheerteam
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!
Submitted by gisellelopez@students.berkeley.net
@shiny.beaches.bhs
Jackets for Palestine
Jackets for Palestine is hosting a teach in at lunch tuesday the 27th. we will be hosting speakers and doing screen printing. Check out our instagram and posters for more info
show up!
Submitted by idamarshalllappe@students.berkeley.net
@jackets4palestine
Are you ready to end Trump fascism and learn how we’re going to build a better world?
Come to Sunrise’s once in a lifetime training TODAY at lunch in C325! We’ll have snacks so bring friends and learn how we’re going to get out of this insanity!
@sunriseberkeleyhigh
BHS Red Cross Club
BHS Red Cross Club is starting back up! Join us for our first meeting of 2026 this Thursday 1/15 during lunch in room C308. Hope to see you there
Submitted by sharmilashaik@students.berkeley.net
@berkeleyhigh.redcross
BHS Fashion Show
If you would like to be a part of the BHS fashion show in April of 2026 as a designer, hair / makeup artist, volunteer, small business, or photographer / videographer, come to the MANDATORY meeting this Monday January 12th in A2 at lunch!
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at bhsfashionzine@gmail.com or check out our instagram at bhsfashionshow26.
Safety Survey
The student members of the BHS safety committee are conducting a student survey on safety. It is anonymous and they would love your feedback on ways to make our school a safer place. Please fill out this google survey here
Submitted by cassandratesch@berkeley.net
California State Summer School For the Arts (CSSSA) has many different art programs for this summer!!
They offer college credit and scholarships as well. I highly recommend this as an opportunity to meet and learn from professionals as well as connect with people who have similar interests. https://www.csssa.ca.gov/dg_announcement/applications-for-csssa-2026-will-open-this-fall/
Submitted by amelaamago@students.berkeley.net
@csssa_schoolforthearts
BUSD invites everyone to attend a few events hosted by the Disability Equity & Special Education Advisory Committee
Nancy Rubin: Sound Advice
A presentation and panel about being deaf and hard of hearing featuring members of our bay area community.
Wednesday, January 28 6:00 – 6:45 PM
Zoom Meeting ID 864 2474 0692
Passcode: BUSD
Free Movie Screening of Left Behind
Thursday, January 29 5:30 PM
Albany High School Little Theater
Yearbook Info
Purchase a Yearbook
BHS Seniors! We are almost out of yearbooks, which means this is your last chance to order! We will NOT be able to ensure you get a yearbook if you don’t order BEFORE the end of the semester. To order a yearbook at the normal price ($95), you can order online following this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome entering the code 16356. If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you can buy the yearbook in person for only $55 in Ms. Marini’s room: A2.
Email any questions to bhsyearbook@berkeley.net
@berkeleyearbook
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
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