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🔔 Club Rush Revised Bell Schedule

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

🚫No School, Labor Day

Monday, September 7, 2026

🩸 Blood Drive for Students* & Staff

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM *see information below. Must be 16 or older w/ parent permission.

🏫 BHS SAC Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM in the BHS Conference Room

We have had a very positive start to the school year. The student response to the new personal technology device (PTD) expectations has been good and we are very appreciative of their adaptability. As a reminder, the following items are considered PTD and can only be used before school, lunch and after school.

What is a Personal Technology Device (PTD)?

A PTD includes any privately-owned portable device. Examples include:

• Cell phones and smart watches

• Tablets, laptops, and smart glasses

• Headphones, earbuds, audio/video recorders

• Any other current or emerging handheld communication technology

September 1st Revised Bell Schedule:

Period 1: 8:30 AM - 9:57 AM

Period 3: 10:02 AM - 12:09 PM

Lunch: 12:14 PM - 12:46 PM

Period 5: 12:51 PM - 2:18 PM

Period 7: 2:23 PM - 3:50 PM

Every student in our school has been issued a Chromebook and Charger, which they are responsible for taking care of and that they have the opportunity to take with them after Graduation. Repair costs for Chromebooks that are accidentally damaged virtually always exceed the cost of a year of coverage. You can purchase insurance for your student’s chromebook by following the instructions provided on this district webpage; all BHS students have Lenovo model chromebooks, and you’ll need the asset tag number on the bottom of the chromebook. If you are unable to locate the asset tag number, please call 970-613-7727 during school hours or email carin.barrett@tsd.org. If you have any issues or questions about the insurance enrollment portal itself (the Safeware website), please call our Innovative Technology Services help desk at 970-613-7777.

Please join Berthoud High School Principal, Mr. Tripi, for our first quarter School Accountability Committee (SAC) meeting on Wednesday, September 23, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the BHS Conference Room. SAC meetings are open to all students, parents, and community members. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect directly with school leadership, ask questions, and hear about our goals for the 2026–2027 school year. We hope to see you there!

Please visit the BHS website to conveniently purchase your adult and student athletic pass or game day tickets. You can also view upcoming home athletic events on the website. Please note: Athletic passes are not valid for fundraisers, postseason events, or special events.

Support your XC Athletes and purchase your spirit wear today. Deadline is September 14, 2026

Mon, Aug 31st:

Girls Flag Football @ The Vanguard School 6:00 V

Tues, Sept 1st:

Boys Soccer @ Peak to Peak 4:00 JV, 6:00 V

Softball (H) v Northridge 4:00 V

Volleyball @ Timnath 4:30 C, 5:30 JV, 6:30 V, 6:30 D

Wed, Sept 2nd:

Boys Golf v Frontier Academy @ Boomerang 8:00 JV/V

Girls Flag Football (H) v Northridge 5:00 JV, 6:30 V

Thurs, Sept 3rd:

Boys Soccer (H) v Standley Lake 4:30 JV, 6:30 V

Fri, Sept 4th:

Football @ Moffat County HS 7:00 V

Softball Tournament @ Barnes Sports Complex TBD

Sat, Sept 5th:

Cross Country @ Heritage HS “Liberty Bell Invite” TBD

Softball Tournament @ Barnes Sports Complex TBD

The athletics schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Berthoud Spartans website for the most up-to-date schedule and event information.

Berthoud High School Athletic Boosters is looking for volunteers to work the concessions stand during home athletic events. Please click on the link below to sign up to earn money for your team (Students not on a team are also welcome to help to earn volunteer hours).

August 20th Girls Volleyball: Music Program Working

August 24th Flag Football: Cheer Working

August 26th Flag Football: Cheer Working

August 27th Girls Volleyball: Cross Country Working

August 28th Football: Baseball Working

September 2nd Flag Football: Cheer Working

September 3rd Girls Volleyball: Music Program Working

September 7th Flag Football: Cheer Working

September 15th Girls Volleyball: Girls Basketball Working

September 18th Football: Girls Soccer Working

September 19th Girls Volleyball: Volleyball Working

September 21st Flag Football: Cheer Working

September 22nd Girls Volleyball: Cross Country Working

September 25th Football: Cheer Working

October 2nd Football: Boys Basketball Working

October 6th Girls Volleyball: JROTC Working

October 14th Girls Volleyball: Girls Basketball Working

October 15th Football: Wrestling Working

October 22nd Girls Volleyball: Girls Tennis Working

October 29th Girls Volleyball: Girls Tennis Working

Berthoud High School will be hosting a blood drive for students and staff in the auxiliary gym on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Students must be 16 and older with parent permission to donate. Permission forms are located by Mrs. Lanter's room #228. Please sign-up at https://vbd.vitalant.org/drive/SaveMore-5826-M.

If you have questions or need more information, please talk with Mrs. Lanter in room #228 during a passing period.

Blood Drive Flyer

Berthoud Varsity Cheerleading will be offering a two day Mini Cheer experience that culminates in an evening of performance under the Friday Night Lights! The Spartans will perform with Minis during quarter 2 on the sideline followed by a halftime routine performance!

Please click on the following link for additional information and sign-up form: FORM LINK

If you are interested in traveling to Italy, please register here to attend the virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm.

Why Travel Now?

• Students will be immersed in Italian culture, guided by an expert Tour Director! They will get to travel alongside other Berthoud High School classmates.
• The itinerary brings Italy’s art, history, and culture to life as students explore Venice’s canals, see glassblowing in Murano, discover Renaissance Florence, and walk among Rome’s iconic landmarks, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums.
• Throughout the tour, students connect classroom learning to real-world experiences while developing global awareness, independence, communication, critical thinking, empathy, cultural understanding, and financial literacy.

For additional information, please refer to this flyer. If you have additional questions, please contact Jessye Strey-Kieser at jessye.strey-kieser@tsd.org

Please note this trip is not sponsored or approved by Thompson School District. The Thompson School District is not responsible in any way for any injuries, losses or dames associated with, caused by, or related to the trip.

Concurrent Enrollment Resources

• The Deadline for Concurrent Enrollment Registration has passed for Fall 2026. Please keep an eye out for Spring 2027 Registration.

• Visit the Concurrent Enrollment Resources website for all the important dates and information needed to register for Campus Select Classes for the Fall 2026 Semester.

• Schedule a Virtual Meeting with our Front Range Community College Representative, Gaby Tabor: Gaby Tabor’s Virtual Bookings Page

Algebra 1 Opt-Out Form:

• 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

Counseling Amazon Wish List:

• Support the counseling department.

• We have a Counseling Wish List where you can purchase items that we use for our Peer Support Counselor Program and Beyond.

• Thank you for your Support!

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

Please see Ms. Barrett in the library to submit completed forms or for ideas on additional service opportunities.

In-School, “always open” opportunity, now - September 30!

Join us in the Compassionate Makerspace in the library during an open period to make one or many port pillows for the Infusion Center at Medical Center of the Rockies. Port pillows cushion and protect a patient's surgically implanted medical port from the painful pressure and friction of a car seat belt. Come share your established skills or let us teach you how, and earn community service hours without even leaving the school!

In-School, “always available,” ongoing opportunity!

Stop by the library during an open period to partner with our Compassionate Makerspace and create a set of blank birthday cards for the clients of two area nonprofits, Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud, and Project Self Sufficiency. Using a kit you’ll craft 14 cards - no experience is necessary.

Saturday, September 19, 2026, opportunities between 3:00pm and 6:30pm

Ivy Stockwell Carnival, 175 S 5th St, Berthoud, CO 80513

Help Ivy Stockwell kick off their year at the annual carnival! Many volunteers are needed to make the event a success - students under 16 can sign up to help with setup, carnival game supervision, or breakdown, and students over 16 can help with those things (use the general volunteer link below) or with concessions, prize booth, and face painting (use the over 16 form below for those activities). Shifts are available or several hours can be earned by signing up for consecutive shifts.

Under age 16 high school student general volunteer sign up link

16 or older high school student volunteer sign up link

Email any questions about volunteering to IVYSTOCKWELLPTO@GMAIL.COM

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.

Student course fees and any outstanding fees will be posted after the second week of school to your students account. You may submit payment online through the parent portal or by check to the school with your students 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

Please review the three links below from our Health Office regarding essential student health guidelines and procedures for the school year. These documents cover (medication policies, immunizations, and when to keep a sick child home). Ensuring we have up-to-date health information and proper protocols in place helps us keep all students safe and supported.

📄 Please review the attached documents below:

1. How Sick is Too Sick?

2. Healthy To Go To School

3. Healthy Ideas for Positive Attendance

This yearly update is required for every student enrolled in the Thompson School District and must be completed by a parent or guardian in the student's primary household. This information ensures your emergency contacts, health information, and permissions are current. We use this information for day-to-day operations, and it is imperative that it’s accurate so we can reach you quickly in an emergency. Please click on the following link for additional information and instructions: https://www.tsd.org/enroll/current

For the 2026-2027 school year, the Thompson School District will provide access to free meals for all students through the Healthy School Meals for All program. This program ensures enrolled students are provided free breakfast and lunch, regardless of family income.

Although all students will receive access to free meals, it’s still important for households to provide their income information when requested. Gathering this information allows the Thompson School District to receive the state and federal funding we qualify for. These funds go directly to schools to help cover the cost of meals and support after-school activities and other programs for students. Plus, qualifying households may be eligible for Summer EBT benefits, receive discounted or waived school fees, etc. Providing household income information ensures you and your school receive all available financial support. ***All household income information is confidential and will not be shared without your consent.***

The attachments contain more information on the application, and instructions for applying. While the following pages may reference eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals, access to breakfast and lunch will be provided free to all students regardless of household income.

We provide meals that meet or exceed the US Department of Agriculture nutrition standards and Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This year we are also increasing our items from local farmers and producers. You can be confident your children are getting quality meals while saving your family time and money.

Use the link below to apply online, or you may pick up a paper application at any TSD school or the Support Services Center and return or mail it to 2890 North Monroe Avenue Loveland, CO 80538.

26-27 Meal Application: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new

Attachments:
Extended_Eligibility_Form_26-27_%28BOTH%29.pdf
Letter_to_Households_26-27_%28ENGLISH%29.pdf

Letter_to_Households_26-27_%28SPANISH%29.pdf
Sharing_Information_Letter_26-27_%28ENGLISH%29.pdf
Sharing_Information_Letter_26-27_%28SPANISH%29.pdf
Step-By-Step_Instructions.English.pdf
Step-By-Step_Instructions.Spanish.pdf

2026-2027 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