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10 & 11 - Picture Day

18 - Open House 6 PM

23 - Rosh Hashanah - No School

Discover Your Calm: Mindful Mornings for High School Success The start of a new school year can feel exciting, but also a little overwhelming. In this issue, the Counseling Office is sharing valuable strategies for "Mindful Mornings." From quick breathing exercises to intentional routines, we'll show you how a few moments of calm can boost your focus, reduce stress, and help you navigate the academic year with greater ease. Get ready to transform your mornings!

Jen Gioglio extn. 4023

Bianca Nesello extn. 4026

Jaclyn Cordes extn. 4022

Kaitlyn Johnson extn. 4025

Nicole Usher extn. 4027

Jessica DeBiase ext. 4034

Hilary Hughes ext. 4033

Zannelle Taveras ext. 4030

Save the Date! Barnum Financial will be hosting a Financial Aid event for Brookfield families on September 24th at 6PM. Families can register here.

It’s college application season! Please visit the BHS School Counseling website and Class of 2026 Google Classroom for resources, timelines, financial aid, college alternatives, and more!

Students can now view and register for college representative visits in Scoir; 34 colleges have already scheduled visits to BHS. These visits will occur in-person during blocks 1, 7, ILT, and after school(virtual). The dates and times are available in Scoir, the student announcements, and on the TV’s.

Mrs. Usher will be visiting ILT’s during the month of September to discuss transcript requests, Scoir, letters of recommendation, and alternatives to college. Students can schedule an appointment with Mrs. Usher here.

University of Connecticut Early College Experience (ECE) Registration information:

2025-26 UConn ECE Registration for fall, spring, and full-year courses will open September 16, 2025 for all students and will close on October 16, 2025.

Please remember that students who do not complete the student registration process on UConn.DualEnroll.com by October 16th will not be eligible for UConn credit.

A spring course only adjustment period will occur February 2 – February 6, 2026.

Courses for the 25-26 school year:

Biology 1107/1108 (AP Biology): 8 credits

English1007(English IV H): 4 credits

HIST1501/1502 (AP US History): 6 credits

HRTS 1007 (Intro to Human Rights): 3 credits

MUSI 1001 (Music Appreciation II): 3 credits

SPAN 3178/3179 (AP Spanish): 6 credits

The 26-27 FAFSA form is currently in Beta testing, and students can request to participate. The FAFSA is scheduled to go live for all students on October 1, 2025. Please visit the website for more information.

All students taking at least one AP (Advanced Placement) course must enroll in their online classroom(s) by October 9. AP teachers were given specific instructions to share with their students, including a specific join code. Students must complete this step to have an AP exam ordered for them. BHS requires all students enrolled in an AP course to take the exam in May.