Berthoud High School Newsletter

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📅 Deadline to Register & Pay for AP Exams (without a late fee penalty)

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 3:00pm, see additional information in the 'Counselor's Corner" below.

🚫No School, Thanksgiving Break

Monday, November 23, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026

🎶 Band, Choir, and Orchestra Concerts @ Loveland High School

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM

🚫No School, Winter Break

Monday, December 21, 2026 - Monday, January 4, 2027

🚫No School for Students - Professional Development for Staff

Tuesday, January 5, 2027

📅 Deadline for TSD's School of Choice for the Upcoming 27-28 School Year

Friday, January 29, 2027, more information is available at https://www.tsd.org/choice.

📅 Joint SAC Meeting in BHS Library

Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The TSD School of Choice process is for students who wish to attend a school outside of their neighborhood boundary school.

Current students who are attending Thompson School District must submit their applications between November 3 and January 29th.

Please note: Families who currently live out of district and who attend a TSD school must re-apply each year.

More information is available at https://www.tsd.org/choice.

If you have any questions, please email centralregistration@tsd.org or call 970-613-6877.

As we enter postseason play for our home events, please remember that regular passes are not accepted at the gate. This includes BHS Student Athletic Passes.

You may purchase game-day tickets in advance through GoFan. CHSAA and CHSCA passes will be accepted.

Please plan ahead and be prepared to purchase your ticket at the gate if you have not purchased one in advance.

Thank you for your cooperation and support of BHS Athletics! Go Spartans! ❤️

Visit the BHS website to conveniently purchase adult and student athletic passes or individual game day tickets. You can also view upcoming home athletic events and schedules on the website.

Please note:

• Athletic passes are not valid for fundraisers, postseason events, or special events.
• Cash and cards are accepted at all athletic events.
• A $1 transaction fee is applied to each ticket purchased using a card.

Monday, November 9

First official CHSAA practice for Girls Swim & Dive.*

Monday, November 16
First official CHSAA practices for:*

• Boys Basketball

• Girls Basketball

• Boys Wrestling

• Girls Wrestling

*Athletes must be registered and cleared before participating in any practices. Coaches will receive final clearance rosters on the first official practice day.

The athletics schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Berthoud Spartans website for the most up-to-date schedule and event information.

Berthoud High School Athletic Boosters is looking for volunteers to work the concessions stand during home athletic events. Please click on the link below to sign up to earn money for your team (Students not on a team are also welcome to help to earn volunteer hours).

November 30th Boys & Girls Basketball: eSports Working

December 1st Boys & Girls Basketball: Golf Working

December 8th Girls Basketball: eSports Working

December 10th Boys & Girls Basketball: Boys Soccer Working

December 17th Boys & Girls Basketball: Boys Soccer Working

January 14th Boys Basketball: Unified Working

January 19th Girls Basketball: Unified Working

January 21st Boys & Girls Basketball: Golf Working

January 26th Girls Basketball: Unified Working

February 4th Girls Basketball: Unified Working

Berthoud Varsity Cheerleading is excited to hold our first annual Father Daughter Dance on 11.14 to help support our athletes fund their road to nationals in Orlando Florida!!

When: Saturday November 14th

Time: 4-6 pm

Where: BHS Aux gym

Come show off your dance moves at our Luau themed Father Daughter Dance Fundraiser!

- Pizza dinner is available with ticket packages for couples

- Options to add additional children!

- Photo booth with polaroid's for purchase ($1 dollar per polaroid!)

- Live DJ

- Limbo

- Memories for all

Please scan the QR code in the attached flyer to preregister for discounted tickets OR USE THIS LINK to pre-purchase your tickets today!

We hope to see you there in your best Tropical Luau themed attire!

Senior Meeting

• All Seniors need to schedule a Senior Meeting with their counselor, preferably before the end of October.

• Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend!

• Please go through the Senior Seminar slide deck posted in Class of 2027 Google Classroom

• Complete Senior Meeting Information Form before meeting with your counselor.

Complete FAFSA as soon as possible!

• Many 4-year universities have early and regular FAFSA application deadlines and may be able to offer you MORE $$ when you apply by the early deadline!

• Set up a FAFSA account–FAFSA.gov

• Create an FSA ID
• Set up your account first and then invite parent/legal guardian
• Always check the “work-study” box if you want to have a job while at college
• Even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for aid, many scholarships and other programs require students to have a completed FAFSA on file.
• VERY detailed webinar and slides linked HERE if you have FAFSA questions. An education affordability group in Massachusetts created it, and the info is relevant to Colorado students.
• 111 out of 183 Seniors have completed the Senior Meeting form, and only 14 BHS Seniors have submitted their FAFSA application.

• Mark this task off your post-secondary planning list!

2027 AP Exam Registration:

• Join your AP Classroom in College Board.

• Submit cash or check payment to Mrs. Kouns or Mrs. Bauer-Sanchez in the counseling office by 3:00 pm, Monday, November 9.

• Additional details can be found at this link: AP Exam Registration Information Document

• Students taking AP Gov't 2nd semester will not be able to pay for this exam until 2nd semester; details will be shared at a later date.

White Rose Scholarship Foundation

• Due January 31, 2027

• Students may receive up to $1,000

• Learn more at: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Wrsf

SWE Scholarship

• Undergraduate SW scholarship Open date: February 8, 2027 and is due: March 31, 2027.

• Scholarships support students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering, or fields related to engineering.

• Students can receive between $1,000 to $20,000

Inspire the Next Generation of Teachers

• Future Teacher Conference

• Friday, February 5, 2027

• Free conference designed to help aspiring teachers learn more about the field

• Presentations and workshops are held

• Visit the UNC Future Teacher Conference Website to learn more.

• Registration opens on November 9, 2026

GT

• ALP’s will be completed this fall for all 9th-12th grade GT students. Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend. Please schedule during an off block or during a class period that your student will have time to make-up missed content for.

• Schedule your ALP Meeting

Algebra 1 Opt-Out Form:

• For current Freshmen

• Students/Parents may choose NOT to receive high school credit for qualifying middle school courses.

• The High School Credit for Middle School Courses Opt-Out Form.

• The deadline to submit this form is the last day of the student’s freshman year

Students: Remember that every student is required to log 20 hours of community service as a graduation requirement; don’t wait to get started! You can pick up the sheet to record your hours in the library or print at home using this link, AND YOU MUST TAKE A SHEET TO AN EVENT TO BE SIGNED BY THE SUPERVISING NONPROFIT OR AGENCY. Students and guardians can check Infinite Campus for already recorded hours that have been submitted to Ms. Barrett by following the instructions outlined in this link

Please see Ms. Barrett in the library to submit completed forms or for ideas on additional service opportunities.

Are you looking for a fun way to complete your community service hours or give back to our local community? Berthoud Habitat for Humanity is looking for high school volunteers to help out at the ReStore and at our construction sites! Volunteering with Berthoud Habitat is a great way to gain experience, build your resume, and support access to housing right here in Berthoud.

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 16 years or older to volunteer at the ReStore. If you are interested in construction site opportunities, you must also be 16+, and 18+ to operate power tools.

How to Get Started:

1. Review and discuss the required waivers with your parent or legal guardian
2. Fill out the online Berthoud Habitat Volunteer Application Form
For more details on volunteer opportunities, visit the Berthoud Habitat Volunteer Info Page

Projects involve activities like sewing, drawing, and paper crafting, and they are all skills we can teach you if you haven't engaged in them before. Hours earned can count toward graduation requirements, NHS requirements, or other resume-building needs. See any librarian to learn about our current opportunities, and watch for an upcoming option to add working in the Compassionate Makerspace as your assigned ELO!

Makerspace activities are not available during lunch.

Votes have been tallied and the winners for the Berthoud High School Class of 2027 are as follows:

Quote: "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Song: Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. Meaning of the song: personal reflection on letting go of the past and being open to the unknown future.

​Flower: Tulip; symbolizes: rebirth and new beginnings

• All Seniors need to schedule a Senior Meeting with their counselor, preferably before the end of October. Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend!

• Please go through the Senior Seminar slide deck posted in Class of 2027 Google Classroom

• Complete Senior Meeting Information Form before meeting with your counselor.

Seniors, the yearbook staff is requesting for you to vote for your Senior Superlatives! Fill out the Google Form and submit your votes by November 10. Don’t miss your chance to help choose this year’s winners! https://forms.gle/5NMXavurpTWRdpQy7

All students and staff who drive to Berthoud High School are required to display a parking permit in their vehicle to park on campus.

🔗 Register your vehicle here: http://bit.ly/bhspermit
📍Or use the QR code posted near the main office.

• Permits are FREE for the first issue.

• Replacement permits are $2.00 each.

• Once your form has been processed, you will be called to the office to pick up your permit.

• Permits are valid until graduation and must be returned at that time.

Why is this necessary?
For the safety of our students and staff, we must have information for every vehicle on campus. Vehicles without a permit or those violating parking rules may receive a BHS Parking Violation.

• 1st Offense: $20.00 fine

• Fines increase for second and third violations

• Fines must be paid to the Bookkeeping Office within 14 days

Serious or repeated violations may result in the loss of parking privileges.

If you have any questions, please contact Campus Security.

Student course fees and any outstanding fees are posted to your students account. You may submit payment online through the parent portal or by check to the school with your students ID number noted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our bookkeeper:

📞 970-613-7726
📧 jennifer.gordon@tsd.org

Thank you for taking care of these balances promptly!

There are two types of academic fees assessed to district students: the Instructional Materials Fee and the School Fee. Please click the link below to review Thompson School District's policy and the associated costs for these fees: https://www.tsd.org/family/guide/student-fees

Please review the three links below from our Health Office regarding essential student health guidelines and procedures for the school year. These documents cover (medication policies, immunizations, and when to keep a sick child home). Ensuring we have up-to-date health information and proper protocols in place helps us keep all students safe and supported.

📄 Please review the attached documents below:

1. How Sick is Too Sick?

2. Healthy To Go To School

3. Healthy Ideas for Positive Attendance

Several local families in Berthoud have established the Berthoud Christmas Giving Tree initiative to support families in need within our community during the holiday season.

They are currently accepting applications from Berthoud families who could benefit from this program. If you would like to apply, please complete the following Google Form: ttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmdmj1bT0o4WlMDQkyah4G-0-OIrxcGWzkqvWQ-5p--mBzrw/viewform

They are excited to help bring holiday joy to families across our community!

Please note: Thompson School District and Berthoud High School neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document.

2026-2027 Spartan Handbook

Counseling Registrar: (970)613-7711

Counseling Secretary: (970)613-7710

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm M, T, Th, F & 9:00 am - 4:00 pm W

School Hours: 8:30 am - 3:50 pm M, T, Th, F & 9:30 am - 3:50 pm W

Doors open for students: 8:15 am M, T, Th, F & 9:15 am W

Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/berthoudhs
Location: 850 Spartan Ave, Berthoud, CO, USA
Phone: (970)613-7700