Bermudian Springs High School

We are all excited to close the book on 2025 and look forward to 2026. We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a safe holiday break. As we return and get closer to the end of the second marking period, it's crucial students stay focused and on top of their academics. We encourage any student needing extra help to take advantage of the N.E.S.T.. In advance, we thank everyone for their continued support and cooperation as we work together throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

On January 16th, classes will not be in session, due to teacher in-service day.

On January 19th, classes will not be in session, due to Martin Lutheran King, Jr. Day.

There will be a Half Day Dismissal on January 23rd, due to teacher in-service afternoon. The High School will be dismissing at 11:10 AM.

Use of Cell Phones/Headphones/AirPods/Earbuds on School Grounds -

• Students are permitted to use their cell phones/headphones/AirPods/earbuds before and after school, during their lunch period, and in the hallways between classes.

• During instructional time, devices will be out of sight unless otherwise notified by the teacher.

• The administration will address this at class meetings and each teacher will give their classes a universal reminder of expectations

If a parent must contact a student during the school day due to an emergency, please call the Main Office and the student will be summoned to the office. If a student has an emergency during the school day, they may use the phone in the main office.

Cell phones that are visible may be confiscated with additional discipline as listed below:

1. 1st Offense = Warning

2. 2nd Offense = 1 lunch detention and communication with parent/guardian.

3. 3rd Offense = 1 after school detention and communication with parent/ guardian.

4. Additional Offenses = phone confiscated until the end of the day and possible assignment to STAP. parent/guardian and student conference with the school administration.

Limited copies of the yearbook remain for sale.

Sales can be made at: https://yearbookordercenter.com/ and use school code: 13750.

Graduation is coming fast. This is a very exciting time for you! I wanted to share some information with you on how we can capture these special moments for you in professional portraits. During graduation, we have four different ways we can memorialize your graduation.

1. Formal Class Portrait in your cap and gowns: Scheduled to be taken on June 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the school.

2. Individual formal cap and gown portraits: Scheduled to be taken on June 2, 2026, starting at 7:30 a.m. The portraits will be taken at the school in front of a formal grey backdrop. If you are interested in having your portraits taken, you would need to come early (first come, first serve), with order form completed (attached) and appropriate payment. Please make sure you have all your sashes, cords, and awards, that you will have at graduation for in your portrait.

3. Posed Candids with your diploma: Leer Photography will be at graduation to take your portrait when you receive your diploma at graduation on June 3, 2026. We take portraits of every senior. These images will be uploaded to our website for purchase after graduation. Follow us on Facebook for announcements of how and where to view the images.

4. Action shots from the ceremony. These images will all be uploaded to our website for viewing and purchasing after graduation!

The order form is attached; along with samples of each of the types of portraits offered. We can’t wait to capture these memories for you!

Please contact our studio with any questions.

Cindie J. Leer

Owner, Leer Photography

www.LeerPhotography.com

717.528.7535

It is hard to believe, but it is time to start thinking about graduation and ordering your cap and gown, and accessories. Your order must be submitted no later than by February 12th. A notication was sent out on 1/6/26 from the Sapphire Portal regarding this information and additional information. All Caps, Gowns and Tassels will be shipped to the High School, until graduation practices. Any questions, please reach to Mrs. Cook at 717-528-5127 or by email her at tcook@bermudian.org.

The second marking period ends on January 21, 2026. Report cards will be posted by 3:00 PM on January 27, 2026 to the Sapphire Parent Portal.

If you still have not activated your Sapphire Account please contact the High School Office.

• Stay hydrated. Winter weather dehydrates you. Drink plenty of water, warm herbal teas, and soups.

• Eat the rainbow. Focus on fruits and vegetables to boost immunity.

• Move it! Indoor exercise and stretching breaks are great for energy and mood.

• Moisturize. Use lotion after bathing and apply Chapstick to prevent dry, cracked skin and lips.

• Encouraging habits. Good handwashing, cover your cough/sneezes, limit screen time, support healthy sleeping schedules, de-stress, and stay connected.

The Pennsylvania School Health Code requires that each student in the eleventh grade have a physical examination by a physician. The completed physical form should be turned in to the high school nurse (Ms. DeRiggs) no later than January 30th, 2026. If you have an appointment scheduled for after this date, please contact the school nurse to provide the date. You also have the option of having our school doctor complete the physical examination in school during the spring. If you choose this option, the school nurse must be notified by January 30th, 2026. Physical forms can be found on our website www.bermudian.org under health services. If you have a question regarding the eleventh-grade physical, please contact our school nurse at 717-528-5124 or email at sderiggs@bermudian.org.

Happy New Year from the Class of 2026! We are excited to begin preparing for our Incredible Senior Trip. Look for information coming out in January. We will be looking for a commitment to attend and a $20 deposit to secure your student's spot. We are also hoping to do a sandwich sale later in the month. We are very close to our goal, but could still use a little money to get there. If you are unable to participate in our fundraiser (or prefer not too), we also appreciate any donations to the class. We want to keep the cost of this trip to no more than $75 per student!!! Thanks for all you do to support our class!!!!

The Class of 2027 and the Field Hockey team are joining together to host Battle of the Classes! The event will be on February 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the high school gym. Mark your calendars and be prepared to laugh, cheer, and have fun supporting the classes! Sign up information for students who would like to participate will be posted around the school.

The Class of 2029 garden flags have been delivered and they look great! Thank you to all who purchased a flag to support the freshman class in their first fundraiser. If you missed out and are still interested, we have a limited number of black flags available, with the Eagle athletic logo on both sides. These can be purchased at a discounted price of $12. Please email Mrs. Jewart (ajewart@bermudian.org) or Ms. Piechowicz (kpiechowicz@bermudian.org) to place an order.

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Here’s how it works:

• Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system
• Crisis center reviews, assesses and processes all submissions
• Crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement for intervention
• If needed, crisis center may contact tipster anonymously through the app

Check out the website if you would like more information: Safe 2 Say

https://988lifeline.org/

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States.

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

The Lifeline’s network of over 200 crisis centers has been in operation since 2005, and has been proven to be effective. It’s the counselors at these local crisis centers who answer the contacts the Lifeline receives every day. Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal, less depressed, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking with a Lifeline counselor.