Legion Landing

Hello Bonsall High School Families,

As we move through the semester, I am continually inspired by the creativity, confidence, and determination our students bring to campus each day. From hands-on innovation in Battle Bots, to sharp critical thinking in Mock Trial, and powerful voice and persuasion through Speech and Debate, our Legionnaires are engaging in experiences that build real-world skills and prepare them for success beyond the classroom. These programs highlight the incredible learning, teamwork, and leadership happening across BHS, and I am so proud of our students and staff for making these opportunities possible. Thank you for being a part of our Legion community!

We are excited to welcome two new members to the Bonsall High School team! Ms. Fox, our new School Psychologist, and Mrs. Gresbrink, our new School Counselor, bring valuable experience and a strong commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students. We will also have the continued support from Mr. Anguiano who will continue to work with our students and staff. We are grateful to have them join our Legionnaire community and look forward to the positive impact they will make this semester.

***SEMESTER GRADES HAVE BEEN POSTED ON AERIES*** Please check Aeries for the final semester grades!

With appreciation and Legion pride,

Angie James- Principal

Go Legion!

This week:

• NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY 1/19 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Tuesday:

• Scholarships Presentation for 12th grade on Tuesday during symposium.

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• Girls’ Basketball @ Cambridge- 6pm

• Boys’ Basketball @ Home vs. Cristo Rey- 6pm

• Soccer at Ingold at 3:30pm (Release at 2:00pm)

Thursday:

• Mock Trial Competition Round 1 - Jan. 22, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Speech & Debate League Tournament (2A) (Parli/PF) - January 24, 7:30am-7:00pm

• Boys’ Basketball @ Monarch - 4:30pm (release at 2:45pm)
• Girls’ Basketball vs. High Tech High School @ Home- 5pm
• Boys’ Soccer vs. River Valley @ Santee- Sportsplex

Upcoming Events:

• Mock Trial Competition Round 2 - Jan. 28, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Speech & Debate League Tournament #2C (LD/Policy/Congress) - January 31, 7:30am-7:00pm
• Mock Trial Competition Round 3 - Feb. 3, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Mock Trial Competition Round 4 and Awards Ceremony - Feb. 7, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Speech & Debate League Tournament #2B (Speech) - February 7, 7:30am-10:00pm

Please contact the office with any questions you may have!

Important Links:

DISTRICT CALENDAR.

SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

With gratitude and pride,
Angela James

Principal, Bonsall High School

Angie James, Principal ~ Click to email.

Sullivan Middle School and Bonsall High School

Bonsall High School students put their creativity, collaboration, and engineering skills to the test during our exciting Battle Bots experience! Students worked in teams to design, build, and program their own robots, then faced off in friendly competitions that showcased problem-solving and innovation.

Beyond the battles, this hands-on experience gave students real-world exposure to STEM concepts and iterative design.

Congratulations to our Battle Bots champions, Gio and Trenton! Their teamwork, strategy, and engineering skills earned them the top spot, and they represented the Legionnaire spirit with pride.

We are incredibly proud of all our Legionnaires for their enthusiasm, creativity, and sportsmanship. Events like Battle Bots highlight the engaging, future-focused learning happening every day at BHS!

We are excited to introduce Esports at Bonsall High School, a new and innovative program that brings students together through competitive gaming, strategy, and teamwork. Our Esports program provides students with opportunities to build skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital citizenship while participating in a structured, team-based environment.

Beyond competition, Esports connects students to real-world pathways in technology, game design, broadcasting, marketing, and event management, showing students that their interests can translate into future careers. Most importantly, it creates a sense of belonging and community, giving students another meaningful way to engage with school.

We are thrilled to see our Legionnaires take on this exciting new challenge and look forward to cheering them on as Esports continues to grow at BHS!

Hey BHS Students!

We offer a variety of clubs at BHS and we have a new one starting very soon—Interact Club! Interact Club is the perfect space for anyone interested in community engagement, service, and volunteering! It’s a student-led service club connected to Rotary International, and it focuses on making a real difference both on campus and in our local community.

Through Interact, you’ll have opportunities to plan and participate in service projects, develop leadership skills, meet new people, and work with local Rotary members who support youth leadership. Whether you’re passionate about helping others or just looking for a meaningful way to get involved, Interact is a great fit.

Join the club on Tuesdays at lunch in Mr. Rodarte's room starting Tuesday, December 16th! The club will be electing officers at the meeting so don't miss it!

See you there!
BHS ASB

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Ads are on sale through Jan 25th, so don't delay--start looking through those cute baby photos and build your message with Walsworth today!

Ms. Eryn's College & Career Updates - DECEMBER Newsletter

Dear BHS Students, Families & Staff,
We are excited to share the December College & Career Newsletter! Each month we highlight important opportunities, events, and resources to help students stay on track with their college and career goals.
In this issue you will find:

• Upcoming events, workshops, and field trips
• Dual enrollment and early college updates
• Work-based learning opportunities
• Scholarship and financial aid resources
• Student Highlights

We encourage students and families to review the newsletter together and take advantage of the opportunities available. Staying connected each month helps ensure every student is prepared for success in college, career, and beyond.
Thank you for your continued support of our College & Career programs!

Best regards,
Eryn Barker
Early College & CTE Coordinator
Bonsall High School
eryn.barker@bonsallusd.com

BHS Academies Brochure

This year, BUSD will be focusing on professional development in Artificial Intelligence in Education and helping our students strengthen their digital citizenship skills. Technology is shaping the way we live, learn, and connect, and it’s essential that we work together—schools and families—to guide our students in navigating it safely and responsibly.

The San Diego County Office of Education is offering a free, virtual Ed Tech Parent Series open to all parents and educators. Topics include AI and deepfakes, avoiding online scams, student data privacy, gaming and technology addiction, and more. Each session includes Spanish subtitles. We encourage you to join these engaging sessions to become confident digital partners in your child’s learning journey.

View flyer and register here »

Parent Liaison: Leonor Rodriguez

Welcome to another school year 2025-2026/Bienvenidos a otro año escolar 2025-2026

Mensaje de la Cordinadora de Enlaces Comunitario

The Bonsall Unified School District and I welcome you back to school for the 2025-2026 school year.

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El distrito escolar unificado de Bonsall y yo les damos la bienvenida de regreso a la escuela para el año escolar 2025-2026.

Click here for the newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/mszvpf

Dear Parents and Guardians,
All students who plan to drive to school are required to have a parking pass. Parents and students must complete the Parking Pass Application Form together before a pass will be issued.
How to Get a Pass

• Passes are free and can be picked up from the school office.
• Students must provide their driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle information when requesting a pass.
• The Parking Pass Application Form is attached to this message for your convenience.

Important Reminders

• Parking passes must be displayed at all times while parked on campus.
• Students must park in the lower lot.

Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and organized.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 760-305-5700 or cara.starkweather@bonsallusd.com.
Sincerely,
Cara Starkweather
Bonsall High School

• Download 2025-26 BHS Parking Permit.pdf

School starts every day at 8:45 am and can be dropped off as early as 7:15 am. Please make sure to drop your student off in the lower parking lot because the upper parking lot will be closed to allow our students to walk across the walkway safely.

Your student will receive his/ her class schedule on the first day of school. Schedules will be available on Aeries for students on Tuesday. Please make sure you have filled out the Data Confirmation or your students will not be able to attend school on the first day.

To support the safety and security of our students, we are implementing a new policy regarding early checkouts. Students will not be permitted to leave campus within the final 15 minutes of the school day.

If you need to pick up your child early, please plan to do so before 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and before 2:00 p.m. on Friday.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office.

With gratitude,
Angie James
Principal

ATTENTION PARENTS!

New this year for both BHS and SMS: Students will not be released 15 minutes before the end of the school day. The latest a student can be picked up is:

Monday- Thursday= 3:30 pm

Friday= 2:00 pm

This ensures we have enough time to call for your student and sure the safety of our campus at the end of the school day.

Only emergency vehicles, buses, those with handicap placards, and those with other special placards have access to the upper lot, emergency lane closest to the front of our schools.

This decision to enforce our existing parking lot plan aligns with the recommendations of our community safety partners and will increase our ability to maintain a safe and secure site:

• When dropping students off, please use the lower levels of the parking lot.
• When visiting either the middle or the high school office, please park in the lower levels, bring your ID to the front, and check in with the appropriate staff

Gates accessing the upper lane will continue to be closed to secure the campus. We appreciate your partnership and support in our efforts to provide the highest levels of safety for our students

Exciting news!: Students will be able to eat for free during the 25-26 school year!

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM NUTRITION SERVICES and lunch menu.

Contact Ms. James here.

Website: https://hs.bonsallusd.com/
Location: 7350 West Lilac Road, Bonsall, CA 92003, USA
Phone: (760) 941-8055