BHS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

BHS Cross Country has had an incredible month of September. We've had multiple personal best's each week and great team results, highlighted by the boys varsity team finishing 2nd overall (1st among 5A teams) at the recent Tiger/Grizz Invitational (a HUGE deal -- this was a really big meet with lots of great runners)!!!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music from around the world!

📅 Date & Time

Oct 21, 2026 7:00 PM

About the Concert

Our talented students have been working incredibly hard to prepare their first performance of the year. Come and be entertained and uplifted as we share songs celebrating musical traditions from around the globe!

Featured Repertoire & Composers

• Classic Masters: Works by tried-and-true composers such as Henry Purcell and Clara Schumann.

• Contemporary Voices: Pieces by Eric William Barnum, Elaine Hagenberg, Jeffrey Ames, Michael Barrett, and Zachary Moore.

Global Languages: Performances in English, German, Spanish, Latin, and Sesotho—each bringing a unique flavor and message.

Pictured here is our very first Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) cohort of the school year! We are off to an outstanding start as these dedicated students begin preparing for their clinical rotations. On track to earn their official CNA certifications by the end of the trimester, we couldn't be prouder of their incredible dedication and hard work.

We are thrilled to announce the success of our first blood drive of the school year! To expand our impact, we have increased our schedule to three drives per year. This expansion allows us to qualify for a Red Cross scholarship awarded to the dedicated HOSA students who organize and manage these events. Additionally, hosting three drives gives our seniors the chance to earn Red Cross graduation cords by donating blood three times during their senior year—an honor achieved by a fantastic group of seniors last year. Mark your calendars for our next blood drive on January 7, 2027, and help us continue making a difference!

October is College Application Month!

We are excited to help our seniors take the next step toward life after high school!

College Application Days will be held October 14 and October 20. During this time, we will work with seniors to:

• Apply to one or two Idaho colleges they are interested in attending.

• Learn more about college options and the application process.

• Apply for the Idaho LAUNCH or Idaho Opportunity Scholarship.

• Get help and support as they complete their applications.

What Happens After You Apply?

Submitting a college application is just the first step. After applying, seniors will need to:

• Send their high school transcript to each college they applied to.

• Check their email regularly for messages from each college.

• Follow any additional instructions from the college to complete the admissions process.

• Watch for deadlines and make sure all required information is submitted.

It is important to complete these steps as soon as possible. Students need to be accepted to their college before certain scholarship deadlines, so don't wait to finish the admissions process.

Our goal is to help make the college application process less overwhelming and help every senior explore the opportunities available to them after graduation.

Seniors, October is the time to get started!

A few spots are still available for our upcoming class starting on November 16th! If you miss this session, the next available class will begin on January 18th.

• Eligibility: Students must be at least 14½ years old prior to the first day of the month class begins.

• Cost: $25.00

To register your student or for any questions, please contact Niki Johnson in the Bookstore.

The PSAT exam will take place on Oct 20, 2026. To ensure all participating students are accommodated comfortably, testing will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Students have already signed up for the testing window that fits best with their schedules.

Make-Up Exam Information

If a student is unable to test on the main exam date, a make-up testing session will be offered on Oct 28, 2026 morning only. Please plan ahead to ensure your student is present and on time for their scheduled session.

The 2026-2027 Idaho Teen Reading Challenge begins October 1st. Read 8 books from 10 different categories between October 1 - April 30. Along with the reading challenge is an art contest for each of the categories. Submissions for the art contest are due November 30. See Mrs. Nelson in the library for more information.