July 31 BMHS Parent/Family Update

We had a great day welcoming our newest Bellevue Tigers at 6th Grade Orientation! A big THANK YOU to our middle school team, (Ms. Dean, Ms. Henderson, Ms. Kammerer, and Ms. Jerdon) for organizing a great day for our incoming 6th Grade students and their families!

Bellevue Independent Schools now requires all primary household families to complete the Back-to-School Annual Update for every currently enrolled student.

Completing the Annual Update ensures that we have accurate, up-to-date information for your child for the upcoming school year, including:

• Emergency Contact Information – So we can reach you quickly with important school notifications, including weather-related closures, delays, and emergencies.

• Required Forms and Permissions – Complete release and consent forms for the 2026–2027 school year.
  
  

Who Needs to Complete the Annual Update?

A current student is any child who was actively enrolled in a Bellevue Independent School District school during the previous school year.

When and How to Complete the Annual Update

The 2026–2027 Annual Update is now open.

To complete your Annual Update:

1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

2. Select Online Registration.

3. Click Existing Student Registration.

4. Complete the Annual Update for each currently enrolled student.

You can access the Parent Portal here:

https://bellevueky.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/bellevue.jsp

Need a Parent Portal Account?

If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please request one using the form below:

https://forms.gle/T1UxFdGtGXqiZtqx9

Once your request is submitted, our school secretary will email you your Parent Portal username and password. Please note that school secretaries will return to the office during the first week of August.

If you need immediate assistance setting up your Parent Portal account, please contact Katrina Rechtin, Director of Support Services, at katrina.rechtin@bellevue.kyschools.us.

Thank you for completing your Annual Update and helping us prepare for a successful 2026–2027 school year!

Below are the school fees for the 2026-2027 school year. You will be able to pay your fees at either the dual credit device pickup night on August 5th, or at Open House on August 17th.

• Student Instructional Fee - $60
• Student Technology Fee - $25
• Optional Technology Insurance Fee - $50 per event - Max 2 events
  (Can purchase for up to two breakages)
• KHSAA Athletic Fee for MS and HS Athletics - $50 per sport
  (Max $100 per student, per year)

Please see the image below for important dates for the first semester of the school year.

While Bellevue Middle School/High School students do not need to worry about purchasing school supplies for the upcoming school year, the Newport American Legion Post would like to lend a helping hand to local families this year to help with any school supplies you would like to get. They will be handing out FREE school supplies at the American Legion Post (22 East Sixth Street in Newport) from 11:00am - 2:00pm on August 2. Thank you to the Newport American Legion Post for their support of our students!

There will be a meeting for all parents and students taking dual credit classes either at Gateway or NKU on Wednesday, August 5th at 5:00pm in the BMHS Library. The purpose of the meeting is to pay the technology fee, complete the back to school paperwork, and pickup their new Mac Neo for the 2026-2027 school year. This meeting is MANDATORY for all students taking dual credit classes. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Spicher at scott.spicher@bellevue.kyschools.us.

• Freshmen/Sophomores - 3:15pm
• Juniors/Seniors - 4:30pm

All high school students need to attend these meetings, even if they already picked up their device during the dual credit pickup meeting. See the image below for more details. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Spicher at scott.spicher@bellevue.kyschools.us.

Our Back to School Bash will take place on Thursday, August 13th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm at Ben Flora Gym. All BMHS students will have the opportunity to pick up their schedule for the 26-27 school year during the event. We can't wait to see all of our students and get the year started!

A few reminders as we get ready for the upcoming school year.

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices - Per House Bill 208, students ARE NOT PERMITTED to have an electronic device (cell phone, smart watch, ear phones, air pods, and ear buds) on them during instructional time. Students ARE permitted to use their electronic devices during lunch. Once lunch is over, all electronic devices must be locked up back in their lockers. If a parent needs to get a hold of a student during instructional hours, please contact the main office and we can relay a message for you.

Backpacks - Students are not permitted to have backpacks, purses, or cross body bags in the classroom. All bags must be stored in the student's locker.

Outside Food and Drinks - Due to federal breakfast/lunch guidelines, students are not permitted to bring outside food and drinks into the building. This includes large caffeinated drinks from places like Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. This also applies to our students who are taking classes at Gateway or NKU. Students are permitted to carry water bottles with them during the day. Students are permitted to pack their own lunch if they choose to.

The Bellevue High School Girls Soccer program is looking for more players to join up this year. This is open to all girls who will be in Grades 9-12 during the 2026-2027 school year. No prior playing experience is required. Just a willingness to learn, work hard, and have fun. Anyone interested should contact Head Coach Chris Williams at chris.williams@bellevue.kyschools.us.

Our Fall athletic teams are now practicing since the mandatory KHSAA dead period has come to an end. To see the practice schedule for the first few weeks of practice, you can view our events calendar at the link below. If you have sport specific questions, you can email the coaches at the contact information listed below.

• High School Football
• Chad Montgomery - chad.montgomery@bellevue.kyschools.us
• High School/Middle School Cheerleading
• Emma Jerdon - emma.jerdon@bellevue.kyschools.us
• Girls Soccer
• Chris Williams - chris.williams@bellevue.kyschools.us
• High School/Middle School Girls Volleyball
• Meghan Dean - meghan.dean@bellevue.kyschools.us
• High School/Middle School Boys and Girls Cross Country
• Larry Long - larry.long@bellevue.kyschools.us

In order to promote a safe and healthy school environment, we encourage all of our students to report suspicious activity, safety concerns, or mental health concerns to a trusted adult. If they do not feel comfortable talking to an adult in the building, they can always report concerns to the Kentucky Safe Schools Tip Line at 1-866-393-6659. All reports to the Kentucky Safe Schools Tip Line are completely anonymous.