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🔔 Semester 2 Finals Bell Schedule

Monday, May 18, 2026 - Friday, May 22, 2026, also review 'Finals Attendance Expectations' below

🏆Senior Awards Night*

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM in BHS Auditorium

📆 Last Day of School, 1/2 Day for Students-8:30am-11:49am

Friday, May 22, 2026, will be a 1/2 day session dedicated to teacher access/intervention time. This time is open to students who need to complete assignments, tests, or require extra support before summer break begins.

🎓Class of 2026 Graduation*

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

🏫Class of 2027 Senior Seminar

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5:00-6:00 PM in BHS Auditorium, see additional information in 'Counselor's Corner'.

🏫 Class of 2030 Freshman Foundation

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00-7:00 PM in BHS Auditorium, see additional information in the 'Counselor's Corner'.

* Seniors: Be sure to check the 'Class of 2026' section below and the 'Important Graduation Information' packet to stay on top of all upcoming dates, events, and essential details.

Semester 2 finals will take place May 18–21. During finals week, all students are expected to remain in class for the entire testing period.

To minimize disruptions, office staff and administration will not interrupt classes to release students during exams. If you need to pick up your student, please plan to do so during passing periods—not during class time. Students will not be released early, even if they finish their exam. This helps ensure all students have a quiet, focused testing environment.

Any absences during finals must be pre-arranged. Pre-arranged absence forms are available at the attendance window. Please note that teachers may not be able to offer finals outside of the scheduled window without an approved pre-arranged absence.

If a final is missed due to an absence, it will be recorded as missing. An opportunity to make up the final may be arranged at a later time, potentially in the fall.

Thank you for your support in helping students finish the school year strong.

The Berthoud Fan Store ~ Get your Spartan apparel delivered to your home and be ready to show your Spartan spirit. Great gift ideas for the entire family. You can find a quick link here and start shopping today! Orders will ship within 2 weeks of being placed

• Saturday, August 15th & Tuesday, August 18th

• 9 AM - 1 PM

• $30

• East Parking Lot

• Applications are available in the Counseling Office, Class of 2027 Google Classroom, or by email, Ms. Fowler: stevie.fowler@tsd.org

• Seniors must have approved designs and pay before the start of the painting process.

Scholarships:

• Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship - Award: Varies | Deadline: June 15, 2026

• Visit our BHS Scholarships Opportunities page to stay up to date on all the current scholarships available.

Algebra 1 Opt-Out From:

• For current Freshmen

• Students/Parents may choose NOT to receive high school credit for qualifying middle school courses.

• The High School Credit for Middle School Courses Opt-Out Form.

• The deadline to submit this form is the last day of the student’s freshman year.

Class of 2027 Senior Seminar

• For Students and their Parent/Guardian

• Wednesday, August 19, 2026

• 5:00 - 6:00 PM

• BHS Auditorium

• Items to be discussed:

• Name Check for Diplomas

• Senior Timeline for ALL Seniors

• Graduation Requirements

• CDE Competencies

• ICAP and ELO

• Community Service

• Set up your Senior Meeting with your Counselor

• 4-Year College Intro

Class of 2030 Freshman Foundation

• For Students and their Parent/Guardian

• Wednesday, August 19, 2026

• 6:00 - 7:00 PM

• BHS Auditorium

• Items to be discussed:

• How to stay on track with graduation requirements

• Community Service

• ICAP

• ELO and Freshman Academy

• Parent Portal--attendance, grades, and transcripts

• Set up your First-Year Meeting with your Counselor

Schedule Corrections for 10th, 11th, and 12th grades

• Schedules will be released in Infinite Campus tentatively August 10th.

• There will be an opportunity to make schedule corrections in August. Check out the first newsletter of the school year for more information regarding schedule corrections

• Reminder: these are schedule corrections, not schedule rearranging

Check out the Summer of Opportunity Work-Based Learning Newsletter for information on summer internships, summer jobs, and career opportunities for new graduates. You’ll also find details about special events, job fairs, summer camps, and more. The newsletter will be updated throughout the spring as new opportunities become available—so check back often and make summer work for you! View the newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/ce6zn

Looking for a Job?

• Check Xello for additional internships, apprenticeships, and jobs.

• Check out all that Larimer County has to offer with the CareerRise Program

• Employment Support, Career Pathways, and Seasonal Opportunities

• Check out the CareerRise Website to learn more

For questions or help applying, please contact your school's Work-Based Learning Specialist:

• Curt Ranweiler, BHS @ curtis.ranweiler@tsd.org

• Rick Bowles @ rick.bowles@tsd.org

Students: Remember that every student is required to log 20 hours of community service as a graduation requirement; don’t wait to get started! You can pick up the sheet to record your hours in the library or print at home using this link, AND YOU MUST TAKE A SHEET TO AN EVENT TO BE SIGNED BY THE SUPERVISING NONPROFIT OR AGENCY. Students and guardians can check Infinite Campus for already recorded hours that have been submitted to Ms. Barrett by following the instructions outlined in this link.

Rotary Club would like to personally invite students to become involved with the Satellite Club of Berthoud in a way that fits their availability and achieves their community commitment. They recognize that individuals serve their communities in different ways and at different seasons of life. With that in mind, our club offers meaningful pathways for Parents and Student involvement:

Rotary Hero Membership (Volunteer Involvement)

Our Hero Member option offers a flexible way to get involved. As a Hero Member, you can:

• Volunteer at club service projects and community initiatives

• Support Rotary events and outreach efforts

• Serve alongside Rotarians without formal membership requirements

• Make a tangible difference through hands-on community engagement

This is a way to connect and work with Rotary members and others who care deeply about our community through service and collaboration.

NEXT EVENT MAY 16 & 17

Berthoud Cemetery yearly detailing project:

Commit to 1 or 2 mornings, 9:00-11:00am

Parents encouraged to participate

Equipment at site, safety first

If you are interested in this opportunity, sign up to help using this SignUp Genius Link.

Ask about upcoming events:

Berthoud Day’s Corn-hole contest (fundraiser)

Progressive Dinner Taste of Berthoud (fundraiser)

For the Love of Pasta Sauce (competition & fundraiser)

Parents can contact Joe Kurczodyna at 847-804-6873 or by email at capmercbanc@hotmail.com. They can also join the Rotary Club at an upcoming meeting (which is being held on the 2nd Friday of the month at noon at Cornerstone Café). Parent involvement in a student’s community service is encouraged.

May 26-29, 2026, Edmondson Elementary, 307 W 49th St, Loveland, CO 80538 and June 1-5, 2026, Big Thompson Elementary 7702 W US Highway 34, Loveland, CO 80537 - Leadership Interns for Elementary School Invention Camps

Camp Invention is an opportunity for students to engage in hands-on STEM learning right at the start of summer! Students 10th - 12th grade can sign up for our internship program (LI) to earn volunteer hours, leadership skills, and continue developing their confidence skills, along with gaining additional experience in STEM. To learn more, click on the image below to be taken to the Leadership Intern program description, and click on the “apply today” button on the right side of the screen if you’d like to volunteer. Be sure to indicate on your application that you are interested in the programs in Thompson SD in the school district field, and indicate which school(s) you’d like to volunteer for in the location question (schools are listed in the image below).

https://www.invent.org/programs/leadership-intern

Address: 236 Welch Avenue, Berthoud, CO 80513

The Berthoud Community Library District (BCLD) uses volunteers to assist library staff in providing public service. Volunteers work on a wide variety of routine library tasks and special projects. All volunteers are required to fill out a volunteer application and complete training. Work schedules and work assignments are arranged by the Volunteer Coordinator. Library expectations of volunteers include honesty, support for library staff and policy, flexibility, and maintaining confidentiality about library patrons. See Patron Privacy Policy for more information about confidentiality of library records.

Volunteer jobs

• Shelving - Returning the books to the shelves after being checked in is an important volunteer responsibility. It is important that books get back in the correct place, and that shelves are checked for accuracy as books are shelved.

• Clean / neaten / straighten books, movies, toys, games, and other items in the children's area.

• Register Summer Reading participants.

• Special projects. There are always a variety of other projects with which volunteers assist.

Students can pick up an application to volunteer in the BHS library or print one at home from this link. If you have questions or want more information call the library at 970-532-2757.

CU Science Discovery High School STEM Crew, University of Colorado Boulder

CU Science Discovery offers high school students volunteer opportunities to assist with K-8 summer camps.

STEM Crew volunteers gain valuable experience in:

• Classroom settings working with campers, junior counselors, teaching assistants, instructors and Science Discovery staff

• Developing interpersonal, time management and communication skills

• A work environment that encourages personal and professional growth

STEM Crew team members are selected through a competitive application process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must be 14 years of age by May 1 and no older than a senior in high school.

• STEM Crew team members must commit to scheduled shifts. Shifts will occur Monday-Friday for approximately 7 hours each day (with a minimum of 20 hours/week), based upon applicant availability.

• Volunteers are required to attend a 2-3-hour training session (date will be provided upon acceptance to the program). If a volunteer fails to attend the required training for any reason, they will be removed from the program.

Learn more about this opportunity and find the link to apply on the CU Science Discovery Website.

Stop by the library during an open period to partner with our Compassionate Makerspace and create a set of birthday cards for the clients of two area nonprofits, Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud, and Project Self Sufficiency. You can pick up a kit of materials and the instructions at the main desk, stay in the library to make a set of 14 blank cards, return the cards to the library desk and earn an hour of service!

Do you love to draw? Join us in the library to share your artistic talents with Project Angel Heart, a local nonprofit that prepares and delivers medically tailored meals to people living with severe illnesses. This nonprofit prepares thousands of meals for clients each week, and they are delivered in hand-decorated bags as a further act of care for these individuals. Drawings can be simple or complex and can range from things like colorful designs to drawings of fun characters. Bags can be decorated during any open period in the library for service hours!

Class of 2026 Superlatives:

Senior Quote: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it! - Ferris Bueller

Senior Song: Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts

Senior Flower: Lily, which symbolizes purity, innocence, beauty, and rebirth

Seniors and Families,

Please take time to carefully review this packet, as it contains important dates and information regarding seniors’ final days, the Senior Awards ceremony, and graduation. As we approach these exciting milestones, this information will help ensure a smooth and memorable end to the school year.

We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 with you!

(May 13th information was revised)

• Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

• 6:00 PM, in the Auditorium

• Enter through the East Doors

• Invitations will be handed out on May 13th

• Seniors, please check in at 5:50 PM as you walk in the East Doors

• Students eligible for Distinction cords and/or Laude sashes were emailed on April 13th. Final eligibility may change; counselors will notify updates by May 18th.

• Regalia will be distributed at Senior Awards on May 19 (no early pickup). If you don’t attend, you can pick it up the morning of graduation.

• All sashes and borrowed cords must be returned immediately after the ceremony at the designated tent to receive your diploma.

• Distinction Cords

• Requirements: 3.5 weighted GPA, 4.0 math credits, 3.0 weighted credits

• Cost: $7 or can be borrowed (contact counselor)

• Laude Sashes (not for purchase)

• 3.7–3.84: Cum Laude

• 3.85–3.99: Magna Cum Laude

• 4.0+: Summa Cum Laude

Congratulations on your graduating senior! As we get closer to the end of the school year, you have some options regarding your senior’s meal account should have a balance:

1. Transfer the funds to any sibling or another student within the district

2. Request a refund (Refunds will be processed in June)

3. Donate the funds to the Nutrition Services Program

Please complete this Google form to start the process of closing out your senior student’s account.

If you have any questions please reach out to Jana Lewis in the Nutrition Services Department at 970-613-5144.

Thank you~

Thompson Nutrition Services

BHS Families,

Student course fees and any outstanding athletic fees are now posted to your student’s account. You may submit payment online through the parent portal or by check to the school, with your student’s ID number noted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our bookkeeper:
📞 970-613-7726
📧 jennifer.gordon@tsd.org

Thank you for taking care of these balances promptly!

There are two types of academic fees assessed to district students: the Instructional Materials Fee and the School Fee. Please click the link below to review Thompson School District’s policy and the associated costs for these fees: https://www.tsd.org/family/guide/student-fees

All students and staff who drive to Berthoud High School are required to display a parking permit in their vehicle to park on campus.

🔗 Register your vehicle here: http://bit.ly/bhspermit
📍Or use the QR code posted near the main office.

• Permits are FREE for the first issue.

• Replacement permits are $2.00 each.

• Once your form has been processed, you will be called to the office to pick up your permit.

• Permits are valid until graduation and must be returned at that time.

Why is this necessary?
For the safety of our students and staff, we must have information for every vehicle on campus. Vehicles without a permit or those violating parking rules may receive a BHS Parking Violation.

• 1st Offense: $20.00 fine

• Fines increase for second and third violations

• Fines must be paid to the Bookkeeping Office within 14 days

Serious or repeated violations may result in the loss of parking privileges.

If you have any questions, please contact Campus Security.

Will you please help our BHS staff fulfill their Amazon Wish Lists:

Counseling - these items will be used for our Peer Support Counselor Program and Beyond.

PBIS - BHS would love the opportunity to reward students for their amazing behavior with snacks and prizes!

Instrumental Music

Please refer to the document, "How sick is too sick", from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) when deciding if students should stay home due to symptoms of illness. Reach out to the school health office @ lindsay.winslow@tsd.org or Megan Dupont at megan.dupont@tsd.org with questions.

As a reminder with the passage of Healthy School Meals for All in Colorado, TSD is able to offer breakfast and lunch at no cost to students, regardless of income or meal benefit status. Please click the link to view the breakfast and lunch menus.

All families are still highly encouraged to fill out an application. Additionally, families that qualify may receive discounted or waived fees for programs inside and outside of the school district. Applications are available to all households online at linqconnect.com.

For additional information, please visit Nutrition Services on the TSD website.

2025-2026 Spartan Handbook

Counseling Registrar: (970)613-7711

Counseling Secretary: (970)613-7710

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm M, T, Th, F & 9:00 am - 4:00 pm W

School Hours: 8:30 am - 3:50 pm M, T, Th, F & 9:30 am - 3:50 pm W

Doors open for students: 8:15 am M, T, Th, F & 9:15 am W

Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/berthoudhs
Location: 850 Spartan Ave, Berthoud, CO, USA
Phone: (970)613-7700