Brunswick High School Newsletter!
November 2026
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
There is so much to celebrate at Brunswick High School! We are proud of our students who continue to make a positive impact through their hard work, dedication, character, and commitment to excellence. Whether being recognized through our PRIDE Awards, Student of the Month, Student of the Week, or for outstanding athletic accomplishments, we love seeing our students shine both in the classroom and on the field.
These recognitions represent more than achievements. They reflect the effort, determination, leadership, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes that make our Blue Devil Family special.
Congratulations to all of our students who have been recognized! Keep setting goals, working hard, supporting one another, and making the most of your Journey as a Blue Devil.
I want to take this opportunity to reinforce several important expectations that are in place at Brunswick High School. These expectations are essential to maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for everyone.
I Want to Reinforce Several Expectations:
Cell Phone and Earbud/Headphone Policy
Our cell phone policy is in effect throughout the entire school day. Cell phones must be turned off and secured in students' backpacks from the time they enter the building until they exit BHS at the end of the day. Cell phones are not to be carried in pockets, placed in hoodies, or kept on students in any way. Earbuds and headphones are not permitted to be worn during the school day.
When students are found with their cell phones, the phones will be collected and turned into the appropriate grade-level office. They may be picked up by the student or parent/guardian, depending on the circumstances and consequences assigned. Consequences for violations may include parent/guardian pickup, two-hour detentions, and suspension, depending on the situation and frequency of violations.
Ohio law restricts student use of cell phones during the school day, and our building expectations are designed to eliminate distractions and allow students to focus on learning, engagement, and interaction with one another.
Student Movement and Location Expectations
Students are assigned to a specific class or designated location throughout the school day. Students are expected to remain in their assigned location and may not leave a classroom or designated area without permission and an authorized digital or paper pass from a staff member. Simply having a reason to be somewhere else does not eliminate the requirement for a pass.
Students who leave assigned locations without authorization or fail to follow established procedures will be subject to school discipline.
Respect for Others
Respect for all students and staff is an expectation at BHS. Name-calling, derogatory language, inappropriate comments, harassment, and disrespectful interactions have no place in our school. The words we use and the way we treat one another matter. We expect students to demonstrate respect, take responsibility for their actions, and contribute positively to our school community.
These are not new expectations. They are established procedures that we need every student to understand and follow consistently. We ask families to reinforce these expectations at home and partner with us in holding students accountable.
Our goal is to provide an environment where all students and staff feel safe, respected, and able to focus on teaching and learning. Being a Blue Devil means taking pride in how we conduct ourselves, how we treat others, and the example we set each day.
Thank you for your continued support,
Mr. Keith Merrill
Principal
Brunswick High School
Brunswick City Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar
Just Released School Calendar for Next Year! BCSD 2027-2028 School Calendar
1st Semester Exams and Midterms
First semester exams are December 16th, 17th, and 18th, please plan accordingly. Exams are required for all students and have a direct impact on first semester GPAs. These assessments account for 20% of the semester grade, are averaged into the GPA, and semester grades play an important role in determining class rank. Seniors, please remember that this is the final semester that will establish your official class rank. Regular attendance, completing homework, and staying on top of projects, essays, and other assignments are essential to being fully prepared.
Congratulations Rylan Sheets, BHS Student of the Month!
Congratulations BHS Student of the Week!
Congratulations Briegh Worsencroft, BHS Student of the Month!
BHS Relearning and Demonstrating Mastery
Thursday November 5th BHS will follow the White Relearning Schedule
Blue Week: Art, ELA, World Language, Heath, Physical Ed, Science,
Mr. Boyeas, Ms. Fillar, Ms. Restifo, Mrs. Salvatore
White Week: Business, Math, Music, Social Studies, Weightlifting, Spanish, French, German,
Mrs. Goessler, Mrs. Kozie, Mr. Luttner, Mr. Mizener Mr. Sofranko
- Get additional support from teachers when you need help with your learning.
- Demonstrate your learning through an additional opportunity to show what you know.
- Relearning is not a back up strategy, study and do your best everyday!
- Follow the Blue & White Schedule: Students will rotate teachers every other week and report to their assigned location at the beginning of the school day. Transportation pick-up times will not change.
- Report to your scheduled location on time: If you have a planned Relearning or Demonstrating Mastery opportunity, report directly to that teacher’s classroom. Assignments will be documented in ProgressBook. All students must report to their 1st scheduled period on Thursdays or they will be marked absent.
Interested in Skilled Trades? Union 101 at BHS! Learn about Trade Unions & Local Opportunities
On Friday, November 20, BHS will host Union 101, an exciting opportunity for students to learn more about careers in the skilled trades and the opportunities available through union membership. Representatives from several local unions will be on hand to share their experiences, explain the pathways into the trades, and discuss how unions can support professional growth, career development, and long-term success. We are fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and experienced group joining us for this event!
This opportunity is open to students in grades 9–12. Students may participate in one of three ways:
Individual Registration: Students may register for the event through SchooLinks. Students who register will be excused from class to attend.
Class Participation: Teachers may bring their classes to attend. Please reach out to me if you are interested in bringing your class.
Student Recommendations: Students in grades 11–12 may be invited based on staff recommendations. If you have a student you would like to recommend, please send me an email.
We are excited to provide students with an opportunity to explore the skilled trades, learn about the benefits of working with a union, and discover career pathways they may not have previously considered.
Purple Star Families
During Veterans Day week, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our Purple Star families at Brunswick High School. To our military-connected students and families, thank you for the sacrifices you make, the strength you demonstrate, and the unique challenges you navigate in support of our nation's military.
We are grateful for the service and dedication of your loved ones, both at home and abroad. Whether your family member is currently serving, has served, or has made the ultimate sacrifice, please know that you are valued, appreciated, and an important part of our Blue Devil Family.
At BHS, we are proud to stand alongside you, support you, and honor your family's service.
Thank you for your sacrifice, your resilience, and your service to our country.
Help Save a Life! Learn About Organ Donation! New Club at BHS
Athletic Eligibility for All Athletes
Volunteer Opportunities for Teens- Join Today
Information and Important Links
- Final Forms Need to be updated every year with your contact your information, emergency contacts, etc.
- Student parking locations, arrival and dismissal traffic patterns, parent drop off back west and center lot, and new one way exit on Boyer during dismissal.
- BCSD 2026-27 School Calendar
- BHS Bell Schedule
- PaySchools Parent Registration - Point of Sales Payment System for Lunch/Breakfast
- Free & Reduced Lunch Application
- Opt-In Transportation Link Complete if your family will be riding a bus to school. If you completed the request in the past, you do not need to complete again.
BCSD School Calendar
BHS Lunches & Cafeteria
The PaySchools Point of Sale solution is designed to save everyone time, speed up serving lines and give students more time to enjoy their meals.
Benefits for Parents and Students:
- Generate student transaction history reports to communicate student purchases, charges, and prepayments
- Secure, online prepayments 24/7 with PaySchoolsCentral.com
- Prevent student lunch eligibility status from being revealed
- Decrease serving line time with prepaid accounts
- Increase time to eat with faster serving line time
To participate in this program, please consult the following links:
Brunswick High School Athletic Events
Each week, the newsletter will deliver timely updates and highlights, including, Upcoming Games & Events, Athlete Spotlights, Photo Highlights, Ticket & Fan Info, and much more! Whether you're a proud parent, dedicated athlete, alumni, or fan, this newsletter is your weekly update for all things athletic department. We’re committed to encouraging a culture of excellence, unity, and school spirit!
Brunswick students participate in many sports during the year. Please consider coming to support our student athletes. Please check out the athletic website for updates about spectators attending games & events. GO BIG BLUE!
Mr. Jim Kovi
Athletic Director - Brunswick High School
Phone: 330-273-0496
Email: jkovi@bcsoh.org
Mr. Brian Schmidt
Assistant Athletic Director - Brunswick Middle School
Phone: 330-273-0500
Email: bschmidt@bcsoh.org
Ms. Athena Fleming
Athletic Secretary
Phone 330-273-0496
Email: afleming@bcsoh.org
Attendance Office Location Back West
If your child is going to be absent, please call the appropriate attendance line each day. You may call the attendance line anytime day or night. Attendance lines are by grade level, please see the numbers below. Consider adding the attendance line as a contact in your phone.
ATTENDANCE LINES
9th/10th Grade Student Attendance Call off Line (330) 273-5964
11th/12th Grade Student Attendance Call off Line (330) 273-5966
NURSE: 330-273-0408
STUDENT ENTRANCE IS IN THE BACK WEST BY BLUE CONTAINERS
If your child is tardy or being picked up for an appointment, please drive to the back of the building by the blue containers. The students MUST sign in and out at the Attendance Office in the back West. Please DO NOT drop your child in the front of the building or plan to pick your child up for an appointment in the front of the building.
If you have any questions, please contact the grade level office.
STUDENTS Who are Not Feeling Well- Nurses Office
If your child becomes ill and they contact you, tell them to go to the nurses office located in the center. When your child is with the nurse, and they need to leave, only then will you pick them up at the Center Entrance Doors. For Safety reasons, never leave with your child without notifying and signing them out with a nurse or at the Attendance Office.
See Something, Hear Something, Say Something
The Brunswick City School District encourages students, teachers, staff, parents and other members of our community to report any instances of potential violence, bullying, self-harm or any other issue where our students may be at risk. Information about the SaferSchools Tip Line can be found on the Brunswick City Schools webpage. The Brunswick City School District partners with SaferSchools Ohio to provide our families with a free resource for keeping our schools safe. The anonymous tip line service helps alert local law enforcement to potential school safety crisis. By calling or texting the statewide tip line (844-SAFEROH), you can report anything that is suspicious or endangering to you, your friends or your school. The SaferSchools Tip Line accepts calls and texts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you for keeping our Brunswick Community SAFE.
BHS Save the Date
District & BHS Calendar of Events All Building. Quick event check to see what is happening around the district in all schools! Great one stop check for parents, guardians, and students.
Dates, times, and locations can change. Please check newsletter for updates.
NOVEMBER
11/11 Veterans Day
11/11 1st Athletic Signing East Gym
11/12 BHS Blue Week Relearning and Demonstrate Mastery
11/12 Picture Retakes 7:30-11:00 a.m. & Senior Yearbook Makeup Day
11/12 BHS Welcomes 1st Grade to the PAC Children's Theatre Production at 9:15 a.m.
11/13 Organ Donation Presentation Health Classes
11/17 NHS Induction Ceremony 7:00 p.m. PAC
11/19 BHS White Week Relearning and Demonstrate Mastery
11/24 LINK Presents Mr. Blue Devil 7:00 p.m. PAC
11/25 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
DECEMBER
12/3 BHS Blue Week Relearning and Demonstrate Mastery
12/12 BHS Craft Fair
12/10 BHS White Week Relearning and Demonstrate Mastery
12/16 BHS Exams Adjusted Schedule
12/17 BHS Exams Adjusted Schedule
12/18 Last Day for Senior Pictures to be taken through Cavenaugh to be in the yearbook
12/18 End of Second Quarter
12/21-1/1/2027 WINTER BREAK
Dates, times, and locations can change. Please check newsletter for updates.
JANUARY
1/4 NO SCHOOL STAFF DAY INSERVICE
1/5 Students return from Winter Break & report to homeroom to receive 2nd Semester Schedules
1/8 2nd Quarter Grades Posted in ProgressBook
1/18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
FEBRUARY
2/3 Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:00-7:30 p.m.
2/15 President’s Day - NO SCHOOL
MARCH
3/12 End of Third quarter
3/12 NO SCHOOL STAFF DAY INSERVICE
3/19 Grades Post in ProgressBook
3/26-4/2 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
APRIL
4/1 2027-2028 CCP Deadline
4/1-4/2 Spring Break - No School (Class resumes Monday April 5th)
TBD- Ohio State Testing (Graduation Testing Required Assessments) and 11th Grade SAT
4/15 Purple Up Day Recognition of Students whose parents/guardians who are serving in the military
4/30 Military Enlistment Ceremony East Gym 9:00 a.m.
MAY
5/5 Class of 2027 Top 30: East Gym 6:30 p.m.
5/8 Prom 2027: Encore Strongsville 6:30 p.m.
5/13 Senior Awards 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the James J. Hayes Performing Arts Center PAC
5/17 9th Grade Awards 1:15 p.m. PAC
5/18 10th Grade Awards 1:15 p.m. PAC
5/19 11th Grade Awards 1:15 p.m. PAC
5/19 Mandatory Commencement Practice 10:00 a.m. West Gym
5/20 Class of 2027 Commencement 6:30 p.m. Brunswick Auto Mart Stadium 6:30 p.m.
5/24 Final Exams
5/25 Final Exams
5/26 Final Exams
5/26 BHS Only- End of the fourth Quarter and Last Day for BHS Students
