The Defender Bulletin (Apr '25)
April 2025
The above graphic was created by Ashley Macias Cruz, a senior graphic designer in the IT Academy. She plans to go to college after school and serve in the National Guard. Ashley's favorite thing about spring is all the blooming flowers!
April 2025
WELCOME/HOW TO NAVIGATE
Welcome to The Defender Bulletin, the BSHS school-wide newsletter for families and stakeholders. This monthly newsletter contains important announcements, upcoming dates, celebrations, and academy specific information. Please scroll though the different sections to stay up-to-date on all things Bryan Station!
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 7-11: Spring Break!
April 17: Freshman College Experience Trip
April 23-27: Shrek the Musical
April 26: Prom
April 30: Kids Day @ BSHS!
May 5 - May 16: AP Testing
May 12, 13, 15: KSA for Juniors
May 13, 15: KSA for Sophomores
- Please make every effort to ensure that students are present and on time these days with a charged Chromebook and a charger. Students earning Proficient or Distinguished on these tests can qualify for Final Exam exemptions next semester! Plans for the 9th and 12th graders will be included in the May newsletter.
Students taking an AP exam on their KSA testing day(s) will be scheduled for a makeup testing day.
For athletics games and other dates, bookmark the BSHS Calendar
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS/INFORMATION
Progress Grades Reports
- The 2nd progress report of this semester was posted in IC on Friday, March 14th. For help checking your student's grades, please visit: https://apps2.fcps.net/ic-support/
No Pass/No Drive Forms
To request your No Pass No Drive form, you must scan the QR code on the signs in the hallways or at the Registrar's office. We will email your student email when the form is ready for pick up.
There WILL NOT be anyone in the office during Spring Break to give you these forms. Please get any forms before you leave for Spring Break.
Chromebooks Ready and Charged
Just a friendly reminder that Chromebooks should come to school ready and charged each day! With finals incoming next month, students will need them!
Chromebook Collection Incoming
As we prepare for Chromebook collection in May, we’re asking all students to start locating their Chromebook and charger now. If any items are damaged or missing, please report it to the school as soon as possible. Taking care of this early will help make the collection process smooth for everyone. Thank you for your help!
Replacement and damage fines are as follows:
Lost/unrepairable Chromebook: $200
Lost/damaged charger: $25
Lost hinge cover*: $15
Missing case*: $10 per side (9th and 10th grade G9 Chromebooks only)
Miscellaneous damage: $25+ (varies depending on the damage)
*If students have a hinge cover or Chromebook case that has come off and is at home, please have them stop by Room 102 to get it properly reinstalled. This helps prevent further damage to the device/part.
FCPS Blood Battle
FCPS Blood Battle is coming up soon. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/zfAewikax-8
BSHS Staff Awards!
Huge Congratulations to Keeley Ridner, Yvette Thompson, and Marisol Valles on being named the Bryan Station Teacher / Counselor / and Support Staff of the Year.
Kids' Day Festival @ BSHS!
if you would like to work the event and participate please sign asap. We need the most staff and volunteers to ensure this event is successful and to showcase their department/groups to our future defenders
For more information contact Mrs. Valles.
AP Testing!
For students registered for an AP exam - AP testing is May 5th - May 16th. Detailed information can be found at bit.ly/BSHSAPEXAMINFO. Please read through ALL information. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Laurel Viera at laurel.viera@fayette.kyschools.us.
APRIL LIBRARY UPDATE
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
CCR Contact Info
- Website: bit.ly/ccrprep
- College and Career Canvas: bit.ly/ccrcenterbshs
- All students, feel free to email the College and Career Coach at brandy.ashford@fayette.kyschools.us OR on twitter at @BSHSGoalDigger
More College and Career Opportunities!
Click on the fliers below!
ACT Scores
ACT scores from the March testing dates continue to be released. Check your student account for your scores. If they do not appear by 4/14, let Mr. Popplewell know, and he will try to help you access your scores.
STUDENTS AT WORK/CELEBRATIONS
FBLA Winner!
Our FBLA students competed at EKU in the Spring FBLA Regional Conference. Students participated in different events and demonstrated their knowledge and skills they've learned through their business classes and FBLA meetings.
In his first time ever in the competition, Yahsaya Boaz won first place in the impromptu speaking event, where students have 10 minutes to prepare and deliver a speech on a random business topic in front of a panel of judges. We are so proud of Yahsaya! He moves on to the state competition at the Galt House in Louisville after spring break. #academiesoflex #leadingtheway #fbla
BSHS at Technology Student Association Competition
On March 24-26, members of the Technology Student Association (TSA) competed in a variety of events at the KYTSA State Conference in Louisville, KY. Everyone had a great time and took advantage of networking with students from around the state.
Mr. Willhoite awarded the Distinguished Service Award. We are proud of his hard work and dedication to our Career and Technical Student Organization!
Winners included:
Dory Mwela took 3rd place in Dragster Design
Hunter Peckham took 3rd place in Music Production
Victoria Sanchez Nehme took 3rd place in Promotional Design
Emma Harris took 1st place in Flight Endurance
These four students have advanced to compete at the 2025 National TSA Conference in Nashville, TN at the end of June.
AVID Welcomes 8th Graders
AVID students welcomed Bryan Station Middle School's 8th graders last week for a fun-filled morning. The high schoolers led the 8th graders through a rotation of activities like Pictionary, Making Words With Friends, Mingle Bingo, and a school tour. It was a great chance for our AVID families to get to know each other and for 8th graders to connect with high school AVID students. A big thank you to Mrs. Brandy Ashford and Mrs. Laura Duffy for manning the stations. Mrs. Ashford and Mrs. Yvette Thompson for assisting with planning and logistics. Also, to Mrs. Rebecca Shearer, Dr. Fred Snodgrass, Mr. Eric Hale and Ms. Latonya Meekins for stopping by to greet the students.
Dance Blue Success @BSHS
Medical Academy Industry Cert Succes
All of our academies have been working hard on their industry certifications before Spring Break. The Medical Academy has been especially successful!
The following students have passed their nurse aide state boards:
Samantha Inchaurriga Sarmiento
Gaby Antonio Hernandez
Amelie Guezeli
Emily Lozano
Nicole Picart Ramirez
Yashira Rodriguez Armenta
Melody Solano Ocampo
Brooke Weathers
Pipper McClure
The following students have passed the Nocti:
Kiauri Herron
Angela Sanchez Cortazar
Zaniyah Sanford
Amner Rodriguez Silva
Krystal Lezama
Destinee Campbell
Maria Coutino
Uwingezi Francoise
Vania Garcia
Makayla Garrard
Damir Gaston
Destiney Hudnell
Tristan Jones
Arthur Lewis
Emery Nathaniel
Malaya McNear
Cristal Perez Morales
Julia Robinson
Madison Stamper
Riley Stinson
Ariana Allen
Emily Alviso
Jordan Carter
Nalaysha Godoy
Carmen Gold
Zaira Hernandez Cayetano
Joseph Hicks
Kash Jackson
Kamara Jones
Brennan Kelly
Sidney King
Max Majors
Katie Martinez Carreon
Kayla Mills
Beatriz Moreira
Saivionia Price
Ethan Thomas
Aliyah Updike
Amirah White
MaiJuan Williams
CONGRATULATIONS! #StationNation
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