The Defender Bulletin(Dec '24)

The above graphic was designed and created by Elijah S, a senior in the IT Academy studying Graphic Design. Currently in Adv. Production Design, Elijah is focusing his attention on animation, building a portfolio of work to submit for the Seal of Arts Excellence in Media Arts. He is also Adobe Professionally Certified in InDesign and Photoshop, making him fully industry certified in Graphic Design and Post Secondary Ready. He hopes to attend Transylvania University next year.

Welcome to The Defender Bulletin, the BSHS school-wide newsletter for families and stakeholders. This monthly newsletter contains important announcements, upcoming dates, celebrations, and academy specific information. Please scroll though the different sections to stay up-to-date on all things Bryan Station!

December 3: BSHS Choir Concert (6pm in the auditorium)

December 6th: Progress 3 Grades

December 8: BSHS Winter Market (10am-4pm)

December 10: School Wide Deadline for Missing Work & Reassessments

December 11: Posada Navideña (3:30 - 6pm)

December 11: StationArts Gala (6:00pm)

December 17 - 20: Finals Week

December 23rd - January 6: No classes/Winter Break

For athletics games and other dates, bookmark the BSHS Calendar

• The last progress report comes out on Friday, December 6th. For help checking your student's grades, please visit: https://apps2.fcps.net/ic-support/
• The last day to submit any missing or reassessment for the semester school-wide is Tuesday, December 10th. The student should communicate with individual teachers about which assignments are still open and how to reassess/submit work.
• Finals week is December 17th-20th. Please view below for the schedule. Students should communicate with individual teachers about what their final will be and how to prepare/study. Final exams are worth 20% of overall class grades.

To request your No Pass No Drive form, you must scan the QR code on the signs in the hallways or at the Registrar's office. We will email your student email when the form is ready for pick up.

If your student will be applying for their driver's permit during our Winter Break, they must request the School Compliance Form by December 19 and pick it up in Room 301 no later than December 20. No one will be in the office to complete or give out those forms between December 21 and January 7th. The request can be made at bit.ly/bshspermitpaper.

Please turn in a Dr/Appointment or Parent note if your student has missed school within 3 days of your student's return. Notes can be:

• Emailed to BSHSattendance@fayette.kyschools.us

• Digitally Submitted to this Google Form

• Dropped off to Attendance Box outside of Room 301.

With the possibility of weather-related Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) days this winter, families who do not have internet access at home can request a hotspot for their student to complete homework or classwork. To inquire about a hotspot, email Kaci Cohn at kaci.cohn@fayette.kyschools.us. Please note that eligibility requirements must be met, and a Hotspot Agreement will need to be signed by a parent or guardian before a device is issued. Each household is limited to one hotspot, and the device will only connect to FCPS Chromebooks.

In January, all students classified as English Learners will take the ACCESS for ELLs language proficiency test. The test measures academic English language proficiency for students learning English in our school and throughout our state. Teachers in our school use this information to help them make decisions about instruction for your child. Teachers also use these test scores to monitor your child's progress toward English proficiency. This test is given in sections; therefore, your child will test on multiple days throughout the month. Your child must be at school daily to ensure the testing is completed within the window.

The BSHS After School Tutoring Program (ESS) has begun! Tutoring is offered in Math, English, Science and Social Studies every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 PM. There is no need to sign up in advance. Students can come by the library by 3:30 to check in any time they would like to stay for help. We also offer credit recovery during this time. Please email Stacey.middleton@fayette.kyschools.us with any questions.

• We will have ESS every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after Thanksgiving until December 18th.
• We will resume ESS on January 13th and end for the semester on May 21st.
• We do not currently have Geometry tutors on Tuesdays, so please keep reminding students to come Mondays and Wednesdays for Geometry.

El Programa de Tutoría Después de Clases (ESS) de BSHS comenzará el 7 de octubre. Se ofrecen tutorías en matemáticas, inglés, ciencias y estudios sociales todos los lunes, martes y miércoles de 3:30 a 5 p.m. No es necesario registrarse con antelación. Los estudiantes pueden venir a la biblioteca antes de las 3:30 para registrarse en cualquier momento que deseen quedarse para recibir ayuda. También ofrecemos recuperación de crédito durante este tiempo. Envíe un correo electrónico a Stacey.middleton@fayette.kyschools.us si tiene alguna pregunta.

The Teachers of Bryan Station would like to thank Bethany Setser and the Period Project Lexington (@period_project_Lexington) for this massive donation of products. We know that period poverty impacts 3 out of 5 individuals that use these products. Having easy access to products when they need them reduces stress for our students allowing them to focus on being the greatest of the great!

January 14th - 17th- Course Registration week during advisory

• 1/14/25- Students will review transcripts/graduation requirements
• 1/15/25- Introduction of Course Catalog and Elective Course Sheet
• 1/16 & 1/17- Students will complete BSHS Course Registration google form to select Core and Elective courses- students are encouraged to consult teachers and parents on course /level choices.

Please access the PDF below for helpful items, links, and descriptions.

The Yearbook staff are hard a work making the 2025 book. This year's theme is "Stars"! Be on the look out for paparazzi at all the BSHS events this year. You can order your yearbook at the link below for $55. Senior will have an extra charge so for ship to home. Families and friends can purchase Senior Ads when ordering the yearbook. Senior ad sales end Spring Break. Contact Ms. Lynn Schentrup (lynn.schentrup@fayette.kyschools.us) for more details.

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectTask

Underclassmen picture orders are due by December 6th to the Front Office or Ms. Schentrup in room 131.

Senior Ad Sales

Senior ads are on sale now. You can purchase your Senior Ad online when buying your yearbook. See information above.

What is a Senior Ad?

Senior Ads is a special message in the yearbook to a graduating senior from their family, friends, or community mentors. They usually include photos from the senior’s childhood and/or a message of support.

You can design your own ad using ShutterFly, or you can send your images and messages to Ms. Schentrup to create a design for you.

Pricing:

Full Page Ad = $100.00

Half Page Ad = $50.00

Quarter Page Ad = $25.00

Bryan Station High School Theatre is proud to participate in The KPA Bradley Awards produced by Kentucky Performing Arts! Through this inspiring musical theatre showcase, two lucky students will be selected to represent our region at The Jimmy Awards in 2025. Learn more about this exciting opportunity here: https://bit.ly/KPABradleyAwards.

Congratulations to our Bryan Station High School Thespians! At the Kentucky Thespians Festival, they participated in competitions, workshops, and theatre games with more than 100 competitors and won superior ratings, scholarships, and auditioned for and performed at the Superior Showcase. We would like to recognize their achievements and honor their success.

• Ethan Thomas, Makenzie Little, and Eli Robinson (Superior in Musical Theatre)
• Ethan Thomas (Superior in Acting)
• Makenzie Little (Superior in Acting)
• Eli Robinson (Superior in Acting)
• Margee Potts (Superior in Acting)
• Sofia Martinez (Superior in Acting)
• Liv Caudill (Superior in Technical Theatre)
• Elinor Soult (Superior in Technical Theatre)

Out of all the superior ratings, 5 BSHS students were called back for a second audition for a chance to perform in the finale Showcase.

• Ethan Thomas, Makenzie Little, and Eli Robinson (Musical Theatre Group)
• Makenzie Little (Acting)
• Margee Potts (Acting)
• Sofia Martinez (Acting)

From the callbacks, one student from BSHS was invited to perform for the Superior Showcase, a presentation of about 10 high achieving performers selected from multiple rounds of auditions and performances.

• Margee Potts (Acting)

At the festival, our seniors were able to audition for scholarships and colleges, and one student was awarded a scholarship for his audition.

• Eli Robinson ($12,000 Scholarship to Indiana State University)
• Mackenzie Little, Ethan Thomas & Eli Robinson received callbacks from all colleges & universities in attendance at the festival after their audition.

And finally, one student is picked from each school to be awarded the All-Star Thespian Award, an award that is presented to a student who has shown excellence in their troupe & theatre department.

• Eli Robinson (All-Star Thespian)

BSHS Band had 11 students make it to the final round of all state auditions (December 14 @ John Hardin HS). This is the most ever!

We also had 7 students selected to the KMEA District 7 9th Grade Honor Band, again the highest number we've ever achieved.

All State Second Round:

• Destin Thompson - Flute
• Nicole Picart - Flute
• Naziah Garrard - Bass Clarinet
• Aiden Hall - Tenor Saxophone
• Nick Harn - Trumpet
• Lauren Jackson - Trumpet
• Chris Strejan - Trumpet
• Ben Ngoy - Trombone
• Max Reynolds - Tuba
• Jackie Robinson - Tuba
• Roan Watkins - Snare Drum

9th Grade Honor Band:

• Tori Tovar - Flute
• Dana Vazquez - Flute
• *Naziah Garrard - Bass Clarinet
• Xander Kloiber - Alto Saxophone
• Angie Amayo Romero - Tenor Saxophone
• *Max Reynolds - Tuba
• Peter Grant - Percussion

*Max and Naziah placed first in all of Central KY on their instruments.

On Sunday, December 8, we will be hosting a Winter Market from 10am-4pm. This event is a collaboration between the BSHS Band (organized by one of our senior drum majors, Elinor Soult, who will also be exhibiting her crafts/business) and the BSHS Business Classes under Jeanne Devers. We have over 70 vendors participating, including over a dozen student vendors. In addition to the vendors, there will also be food trucks and live music from the BSHS Jazz Ensembles and StationARTS Band Majors. This is hands-on, project-based learning at its finest!

This is a collaboration of arts, music, marketing, and entrepreneurship that we are very proud of and we believe showcases the very best of Bryan Station High School. Don't miss it

• Website: bit.ly/ccrprep
• College and Career Canvas: bit.ly/ccrcenterbshs
• Colleges and industry professionals are coming to Bryan Station! Sign up for a rep visit through the college and career canvas to participate.
• All students, feel free to email the College and Career Coach at brandy.ashford@fayette.kyschools.us OR on twitter at @BSHSGoalDigger

Teaching & Learning 11 & 12 grade students attended an open house designed for Educators Rising and education pathway students to learn about their teaching programs. The day was interactive with guests, workshops, and a great lunch!

Three Educators Rising students attended the Regional Conference at Northern Kentucky University. Shayla Minton, a Junior in the program, competed in the Educators Rising moment. She prepared a Ted Talk style presentation about the special moment last year that she had where she KNEW that she wanted to become an educator.

Medical Academy seniors in MNA visited a Mobile Health Unit. During the visit, students were able to apply the skills they have been learning in the classroom. They practiced resuscitating a stroke victim and performing the Heimlich maneuver on choking victims. It was a great experience with the most up to date technology!

AP Seminar students received their checks from Advanced Kentucky for passing their AP exam with a score of 3 or above last year. Congratulations to all of these bright, hard-working students!

Our Mariachi Escudo is currently running our fundraiser for this year. Below is a link to the website. We would love your support! We need funds to purchase more Trajes for our new students as well as new instruments. Also, there is a link to our store to buy T-Shirts or other merch if you would like. Thank you for your support!

English - https://bit.ly/mariachiescudo

Spanish - https://bit.ly/mariachiescudoesp

Store - https://bit.ly/mariachiescudostore

Freshmen Academy students attended the The Academies of Lexington Career Expo! Check out the awesome hands-on activities that the colleges and business partners provided to help our students learn more about various industries. We can't wait to see what these kids do!