BMHS Weekly Staff Letter
October 14, 2024
Cardinal of the Month: Students will be recognized at the monthly Board meeting, with one student per grade level being nominated by teachers. The teacher(s) who nominate students will be invited to attend the Board meeting to read their nomination and present the award/certificate.
6th Grade: Ana Rosa Luna Santos
7th Grade: Patricia Flanders
8th Grade: Zander Ashbrook
9th Grade: Ryan Pop
10th Grade: Zeiry Contreras-Moreno
11th Grade: Graciela Mejia
12th Grade: Coltyn Keech
We are proud to recognize our AP students who scored a 3 or higher on their respective AP exams last spring!
Earning a qualifying score on an AP exam is a significant accomplishment and demonstrates college-level achievement. While many colleges award credit for a score of 3, some may require a 4 or 5, especially at more competitive institutions. Regardless, these results reflect the hard work and dedication of our students and staff.
AP Literature & Composition: 7 out 15 students scored a 3 or higher on the exam.
- Meradi Bale - 4
- Mackenzie Barnes - 3
- Hannah Billings - 3
- Allie King - 3
- Miguel Mendez Gomez - 3
- Emma Reynolds - 3
- Lorena Sustaita - 3
AP Government & Politics: 4 out of 4 students scored a 3 or higher on the exam.
- Hannah Billings - 3
- Mackenzie Barnes - 3
- Miguel Mendez Gomez - 4
- Lorena Sustaita - 3
AP United States History: 5 out of 6 students scored a 3 or higher on the exam.
- Kimberly Mendez Gomez - 3
- Niclas Menzel - 4
- Moises Perales - 4
- Rachel Reilly - 3
- Rebekah Youngblood - 3
Fall Count Day is Wednesday, October 1st. This day accounts for 90% of the state funding our district will receive for the 2025-2026 school year.
Count Day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending. This information is critical because each student translates directly into state funding, which pays for teacher salaries and benefits. On average, it costs the district approximately $100,000 per teacher.
For 2025-2026, the per-pupil allowance has not yet been finalized. Current proposals range from $10,000 per student to a significant increase of $12,000 per student (up from $9,608 in 2023-2025).
🎉 It’s Homecoming Week! Here are the Dress-Up Days and Events:
Dress-Up Days
Monday, Sept. 29 – Pajama Day
Tuesday, Sept. 30 – Adam Sandler Day
Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Twin Day
Thursday, Oct. 2 – Fictional Character Day
Friday, Oct. 3 – Spirit Day
Events
Thursday, Oct. 2 – Powder Puff Football Game @ 7:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 3 – Homecoming Parade @ 5:00 pm (starting in the Middle School parking lot)
Friday, Oct. 3 – Varsity Football Game vs. Calvin Christian @ 7:00 pm
PT conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 09, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 7:15 pm. PT conferences will be hosted in the cafeteria and middle school gym.
Quarter Dates:
- Quarter 1: August 25, 2025 – October 24, 2025
- Quarter 2: October 27, 2025 – January 16, 2026
August 2025:
- Monday, August 18, 2025: BMHS Open House from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Monday, August 25, 2025: First Day of School - Half day - Release time is 11:10 am
- Friday, August 29, 2025: Labor Day Weekend – No School
September 2025:
- Monday, September 01, 2025: Labor Day – No School
- Monday, September 08, 2025 - Tuesday, September 09, 2025: 6th - 12th NWEA Reading
- Thursday, September 11, 2025 - Friday, September 12, 2025: 6th - 12th NWEA Math
- Monday, September 15, 2025 - Friday, September 19, 2025: NWEA Makeup
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025: Picture Day
- Friday, September 26, 2025: No school
- Monday, September 29, 2025 -Friday, October 03, 2025: Homecoming Week
October 2025:
- Thursday, October 09, 2025: Half day of school - Release time is 11:10 am; Parent/Teacher Conferences from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 4:30 pm - 7:15 pm
- Thursday, October 23, 2025: Half day of school - Release time is 11:10 am
- Monday, November 04, 2025 - Friday, November 14, 2025: Cardinal Food Drive
- Wednesday, November 05, 2025: Quarter 1 – HS Cardinal Breakfast at 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Thursday, November 26, 2025 - Friday, November 28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break
December 2025:
- Monday, December 08, 2025 - Tuesday, December 09, 2025: 6th - 12th NWEA Reading
- Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Friday, December 12, 2025: 6th - 12th NWEA Math
- Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, December 19, 2025: NWEA Makeup
- Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 02, 2026: Christmas Break
January 2025:
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026: First Semester Exams (Full Day) - 1st period and 4th period
- Thursday, January 15, 2026: First Semester Exams (½ Day) - 2nd period and 3rd period
- Friday, January 16, 2026: First Semester Exams (½ Day) - 5th period and 6th period & End of First Semester