The Defender Bulletin(Feb '25)

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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!

February 6: Senior Cap & Gown Photos

February 12: Softball Tryouts (4-7pm)

February 12: Baseball Tryouts

• 3:45 12th, 11th, 10th Graders
• 6:00 7th 8th and 9th Graders

February 14: Progress Grades Report #1

February 17: No School, Presidents Day

February 26: BSHS Diversity Fair

For athletics games and other dates, bookmark the BSHS Calendar

• The 1st progress report of this semester will be posted in IC on Friday, February 14th. For help checking your student's grades, please visit: https://apps2.fcps.net/ic-support/

IN CASE OF MORE NTI WEATHER DAYS:

NTI Student Expectations:

• Asynchronous Instruction (students do not have to log in at a specific time for class, but can complete posted assignments via class Canvas pages when able)
• Google Meet Links are available for office hours in Canvas pages
• Office Hours (students can log in and get teacher help) from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Students have 3 days to turn in assignments once they have returned to school. Students receive participation through completion of the assignments for the NTI day
• The district will communicate general inclement weather information to families referencing: https://www.fcps.net/weather

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.

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.

Huge Congratulations to Justin Royal on being Awarded the Kentucky Unsung Hero Award in Education. Mr. Royal was honored for his meaningful work for our students and community. It was an inspirational evening and Mr. Royal deserves the recognition. We are lucky to have him!

Photo taken by Mark Mahan

It is almost time for the annual BSHS Diversity Fair! This year, we want our families to participate! BSHS has families representing over 40 countries and even more cultural groups and traditions. This blend of world cultures, traditions, languages, and experiences makes BSHS unique and a great place to learn! If you are interested in participating, please complete the form at https://bit.ly/BSHSDiversity. The event will occur on 2/26/2025 during the 4th block (for students only) and from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for all BSHS and feeder school families.

A video with translated closed captions is linked on the form. If you are using Google Chrome, you can easily translate it into multiple languages.

2025 is the year of the snake. Chinese New Year is also called the Spring Festival. The students in the Chinese program will host a Chinese New Year Celebration at the BSHS library on Tuesday, February 11th. , from 8:30-11:10 AM. The National Chinese Honor Society Induction will take place at the beginning of the event as well. Please see the attached flyer for details.

If any students who are not in the Chinese program would like to participate in the event, please contact Mrs. Wang at yan.wang@fayette.kyschools.us.

February 6, 2025

Sign up for a cap and gown photo time at https://bit.ly/bshscapgownphotos by February 3rd.

There is a make up day on March 6, 2025.

• 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

Prepare for the March ACT with our FREE ACT Bootcamp at Bryan Station High School! 📝

📍 Where: BSHS Library
📅 When: February 5th & February 19th (after school)
🍎 What’s Included: Snacks, study materials, and expert guidance!

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and feel confident for the test.

👉 Sign up now: bit.ly/actbootcampbshs

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

BSHS DanceBlue sponsors and committee raised over $6,000 to donate to the University of Kentucky Danceblue fund to help support childhood cancer research! Thank you to everyone who supported our mini marathon this school year!

The hiking club had a great time visiting the Red River Gorge on Saturday with Mr. Willhoite and Mr. Lane!

Students from Culinary 2 got a real-world experience when they took over Costco with grocery shopping fun! They procured items for many food labs for all of our culinary pathway courses so that students can demonstrate the many skills they learn in the classroom. Students were able to practice budgeting, planning, accounting, and loading then had lunch at Freddy's before organizing all the items in the lab-practicing sanitation, FIFO, and rotation.

Teaching & Learning pathway students showed off their skills and hard work during the Academy Showcase!

Hospitality/Culinary students showed off their skills and hard work during the Academy Showcase!

Congratulations to the BSHS Mock Trial team as they competed in regionals this past weekend. Everyone exceeded expectations and performed at top level. Congratulations especially to Brooke Etter for being chosen as the Top attorney and to Benton Moreman for being awarded Best Witness. Logan Preston and Connor McNamara also received recognition for their performances. Great Job Everyone. Think about Joining Mock Trial Team talk to Ms. Rian Davis in Room 156.