2 - Academic & Athletic Awards Night - 6pm Auditorium

6 to 12 - Final Exams (Early Dismissal)

12 - Last day of School

14 - BHS Graduation at Brookfield High School

"Oh, the halls we’ve walked, the lessons we’ve learned,
The laughter and friendships we’ve truly earned.
An ode to the memories, etched in our hearts,
As we step forward, to fresh starts.
The teachers, the trials, the late-night grind,
Each moment a thread in the fabric of time.
Here’s to the graduates, bold and free,
The world is yours, let it be your spree!" ~Unknown

Every year that you take AP Exams, you can send one score report for free to the college, university, or scholarship organization of your choice. To get college credit, you need to choose how to send your official AP score report. Taking advantage of this opportunity each year allows more colleges and scholarship organizations to learn about how hard you’ve worked at college-level courses. Score reports include this year’s and prior years’ AP Exam scores. When you designate a college or university using your free score send by the June 20 deadline, your scores should be received by early July.

Not sure how to send your AP scores? Send them for free before the deadline—here’s how:

1. Sign in to the AP scores site using your College Board account. Once you’re signed in, the page will reload and display the score reporting application.
2. Find the college or university you want to receive your scores. When it appears on the list, select it. Then hit Save.
3. If you’d like to send scores after the free deadline, you’ll be charged a fee.

Score reports include certain demographic information about you and other information you provide during testing. Colleges, universities, and scholarship programs that you send your scores to may use your information to contact you about admissions and educational, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.

Mrs. Usher had the opportunity to visit Clark University for their recent Counselor Day. Here are some things to know about the university:

1. They have a NEW Climate, Environment, and Society school with multiple undergraduate and graduate majors.

2. Clark offers a number of 4+1 combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. The fifth year is FREE provided students meet GPA requirements

3. Clark is located in Worcester, and there are many colleges in the area including Assumption, Holy Cross, Worcester State, and WPI. Boston is an easy 45 minute trip by car.

4. Clark has been recognized in the College that Changes Lives book, and offers robust merit scholarships ($21-35K annually) to students who qualify

5. It is the only American university that Sigmund Freud lectured at!

The University of New Haven has moved to the NCAA Division I level! Beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, New Haven is set to become the NEC’s tenth full-time member. The Chargers will join North East Conference charter members Fairleigh Dickinson University, Long Island University, Saint Francis University and Wagner College, along with Central Connecticut State University (joined in 1997), Stonehill College (2022), Le Moyne College (2023), Chicago State University (2024) and Mercyhurst University (2024).

Avery Point is the only UConn regional campus that provides its students with opportunities to participate in intercollegiate sports. Students can choose to participate in baseball, men’s basketball or women’s basketball. All three teams compete against teams in the NJCAA Region 21. The teams are known as the “Pointers”!

The fourteenth season of Amazon Prime’s The College Tour is now available, and features our very own CT State and Eastern Connecticut State Universities. The series features over 150 colleges, and is a great way to learn more about colleges without leaving home!

Scoir has an amazing blog jam packed with resources on financial aid and scholarships, podcasts, tours, list building, applications, standardized testing, and more! Check it out today!

The ACT has undergone a major transformation! Please review the changes before registering, and practice tests are available here.

Have you ever wondered how colleges determine merit aid awards? Did you know that these awards can vary based on household income and location? This article provides an in-depth look at financial aid offices and the factors that influence how colleges award aid.

Central Connecticut State University (Central) will host the 2025 Connecticut Summer Transportation Institute (CSTI) program for high school students, in collaboration with Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). This is a non-residential program for two consecutive weeks (from July 21st to 25th and July 28th to August 1st). The purpose of this Program is to create awareness and stimulate interest in higher education and careers in the transportation industry.

The curriculum will expose participants to new frontiers and adventures such as transportation of people and cargo, inter-modal operations, laws, regulations, safety, and career opportunities. In addition, participants will participate in enrichment activities, such as artificial intelligence applications, field trips, and hands-on projects.

Program participants need to arrange transportation to and from Central campus, but the costs will be reimbursed according to Central and CTDOT rules. Free lunch is sponsored by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB). Two $1,000 scholarships are offered by the Connecticut Chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS). The application is available on counselor’s Google Classrooms.

The Harvard Crimson's Summer Journalism Academy (SJA) is a two-week in-person and virtual offering from July 7-16 where high school students of all experience levels have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the ins and outs of an independent newspaper. SJA teaches students the fundamentals of journalism—article writing, best reporting practices, and even revenue generation—while providing insight into the workings of one of the leading collegiate journalism publications from current Crimson editors. Attendees will participate in workshops, seminars, panels, and in-person reporting opportunities led by all the different boards of The Crimson. By the end of the program, students will have developed a comprehensive journalism portfolio that can be submitted to competitions, colleges, and other publications.

To learn more and register for SJA, students can visit gp.thecrimson.com/sja. The Early Registration Deadline is June 1st and the Final Registration Deadline is July 1st.

The STARS College Network is a consortium of 32 top colleges and universities across the United States committed to improving access and affordability to higher education for rural and small-town students. These schools are united in their mission to make college a reality for all rural and small-town students through free college planning tools that help students learn about, prepare for, apply to, and succeed at college.

Join the Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) College Network for an exciting virtual panel series featuring representatives from top colleges and universities across the country! In the "College to Career" series, we’ll explore how different academic paths in STEM, Social Sciences, and Humanities can lead to a wide range of rewarding careers.

You’ll hear directly from admissions and academic representatives from schools such as:

STEM: California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Columbia University, and Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

Social Sciences: Amherst College, University of California-Berkeley, University of Chicago, and SMU

Humanities: Northwestern University, University of Denver, University of Iowa, and the University of Texas at Austin

Each session will highlight how STARS colleges support rural and small-town students in pursuing diverse careers, and the resources and opportunities available to help students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. No matter what you're interested in majoring in, from Engineering to Economics to English, and everything in between, this series will help you explore how your college experience can lead to a fulfilling career. All students are welcome, regardless of grade level. If you're thinking about your future, both in college and beyond, then these sessions are for you!

After registering, you will receive a separate email with our Zoom webinar link approximately 4 hours before the session's start time. Can't make it this time? Check out our schedule of upcoming events and follow us on the STARS YouTube Channel to catch up on previous sessions.

Play along with us! 🌞 Summer Self-Care Bingo! 🌿✨ Take some time this season to focus on your mental health. Self-care doesn't have to be time consuming, expensive, or extravagant. Whether you're into journaling, outdoor adventures, or simply practicing gratitude, there's something here for everyone! 🌼💛

Jen Gioglio, Bianca Nesello, Jaclyn Cordes, Kaitlyn Johnson and Nicole Usher