BASH | 2026-2027

10/7- Picture retakes

10/9- Early Dismissal Modified Schedule (PSAT, ASVAB, etc)

10/9- Senior Career Portfolio Presentations in PM [BCTC Students do NOT present at BASH]; BCTC Early Dismissal (AM Only)

10/12- No School, Professional Learning Day

10/13- Social Media Safety Presentation 6:00pm-7:30pm (see flyer below)

10/16- HOCO Dance [All students & guests must have their ID].

10/28- Teacher Conferences 4pm-7pm (details forthcoming)

10/29- End of First Quarter

11/18- NJROTC Inspection (details forthcoming)

11/18- Additional Senior Portrait date in the NAUD. Please check availability via CADY.

11/20-11/22- Drama Club Presentation (details forthcoming)

11/24- Early Dismissal Schedule

11/25- No School, Building Professional Learning

11/26-11/30- No School, Thanksgiving Break (Offices open 11/30)

12/23- Early Dismissal Schedule (details forthcoming)

12/24-1/3- Winter Break

1/15- End of Second Quarter/First Semester

1/21- Teacher Conferences & Program of Studies Presentation (details forthcoming)

Pictures retakes via CADY will take place on October 7, 2026 in the NAUD. Students who are interested in retakes should take their photo during their lunch period after they eat. An announcement will be made in the cafe.

• AM BCTC students will have the opportunity for retakes when they return from BCTC.
• PM BCTC students will have the opportunity for retakes during HR.
• Seniors who are PT or Internship, and do not have a lunch period, may take their photo prior to scanning out of the building.

Hello, BASH! My name is Gillian Ricci, and I am an 11th grader here at Boyertown Area Senior High. I am so excited and grateful to have the opportunity to report on the kindness, positivity, and good things happening throughout our school community!

So, what is Positivity Patrol?

Positivity Committee is a program run by two of our school counselors, Ms. Byrne and Dr. McArthur, along with our principal, Mr. Sparks! Through this program, teachers and staff have the opportunity to nominate acts of kindness they witness throughout our school! Kindness is always encouraged, and whether it is recognized or not, we appreciate all our students do to keep our school environment a positive one. This program is designed to further that mission and shine some light on students who embody and demonstrate kindness, effort, leadership, respect, and strong character!

A Little About Me

I am a junior at BASH, and one of my biggest passions is civic engagement and working toward positive change. I am involved in Youth and Government, where I am serving as this year's Vice President, and I plan to run for a statewide leadership position in November. I am also involved in our school's Link Crew.

Outside of School

When I'm not at school, I love spending time with my friends. If I am not hanging out with them, you can probably find me working or thrifting!

Why Positivity Committee?

Anyone who knows me knows that quotes have always helped me find a little light during difficult days. That is exactly what I hope to bring to Positivity Patrol—to shine a light on the people and moments that make our school community special. Sometimes, the smallest reminders can have the biggest impact.

I cannot wait to continue highlighting the incredible acts of kindness happening throughout BASH and celebrating the students and staff who make our school such a special place!

Stay positive, BASH! ❤️🖤

— Gillian Ricci | Positivity Patrol Writer

Meet our Positivity Patrol Recipients from the past weeks, and learn about the awesome acts of kindness they did!

Victor was nominated for the support he showed his fellow classmate! When instructed to take out their notebooks for class, Victor noticed his classmate did not have a notebook. Without hesitation, Victor offered a notebook to his classmate to prepare them for class! For this kindness, Victor was given a gift card to Redners!

Carter was nominated for his responsibility when revealing an issue he found with the Student Service's Fundraiser website. He reached out to the Class of 2029 advisor, Mrs. Benning, because his family member was almost over charged with a shipping cost error. In his email, he stated that he "just wanted to bring it to your attention so it doesn’t happen to anyone else". Not only did this save Mrs. Benning a lot of unnecessary work and money due to this error, but he also saved his classmates and their families as well! To show our appreciation for this act of kindness, Carter was given a Starbucks gift card to enjoy!

Seniors & Families,

If you were unable to attend last night’s Financial Aid Zoom meeting, don’t worry! Below you will find information for students and families that includes in-depth videos about financial aid along with several upcoming webinars that will be recorded for you to watch at your convenience.

Link to aid information: https://www.youtube.com/@psustudentaid8179
The upcoming webinars will be announced and accessible to view here:
https://apply.psu.edu/portal/ua-sa-ase

Although the information is provided by Penn State, it can also be applied more broadly to other colleges and universities.

There will be a webinar recorded on October 1st that will cover the same information presented during our Financial Aid Zoom meeting. This means you won’t have to wait long to access the information!

Thank you,

BASH Counseling Office

We are pleased to share that the 2027–28 FAFSA form is now officially open. Most students can

complete their section in 12 minutes or less, and they can see their results, including Federal Pell Grant

eligibility and their Student Aid Index, immediately after submitting the form. Students can now

complete the form earlier than ever, ahead of the traditional Oct. 1 release date, at:

fafsa.gov

The following

• How to Create a StudentAid.gov Account Guide: This step-by-step guide is easy to print and

share.

• 2027–28 FAFSA Preview Presentation: This PowerPoint and PDF include 2027–28 FAFSA screens

and instructions for common user scenarios. The presentation can be used as provided at a

FAFSA completion event or modified as needed.

• 2027–28 FAFSA Prototype: This interactive tool lets you explore common student, parent, and

spouse user flows. Refer to the companion Tip Sheet for help finding specific scenarios.

Senior Parents, we need your help!

Please ask your senior if they have completed their senior survey. If they have, there is no need to submit their response again. If they haven’t, please encourage them to click on the link and submit. The Senior Survey link can be found in the Class of 2027 Google Classroom, and in copies of the Senior Presentation shared at the beginning of the year. If your student is unable to find the link they should email their assigned counselor.

The school counseling department uses this beginning of the year senior survey to initiate meetings with each senior on their caseload. The point of these meetings is to ensure your student is meeting all the graduation requirements and has the information they need to take any next steps after graduation. The sooner we can meet with them, the better! Thank you in advance for your support.

School Counseling Team

The 2027 Boyertown Area Sr High School Yearbook is now available to order!

Filled with the people, activities, achievements, and memorable moments that shape the school year, the yearbook gives students a lasting way to remember their Boyertown experience.

ORDER NOW AND SAVE

Order by December 31st to receive the early-order price of $75. The price will increase after this date, and yearbooks are printed in limited quantities, so families are encouraged to reserve their student’s copy now.

ORDER THE 2027 BOYERTOWN HS YEARBOOK

Questions or need help ordering? Call Student Services Company at 610-539-1330.

Don’t wait until the price increases—order now and make sure your student receives this lasting record of the 2026–2027 school year.

Boyertown Area Senior High School in partnership with Student Services Company Publisher of the 2027 Boyertown High School Yearbook

Homecoming tickets are going on sale soon!

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Friday, October 16th, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the Bear Gym. Tickets are $20.

Seniors and Juniors may purchase tickets during lunch on Tuesday, September 29th.

Sophomores and Freshmen may purchase tickets during lunch on Wednesday, September 30th.

Thursday, October 1st is the final day to purchase tickets, and tickets will be available during lunch only.

BCTC and part-time students without a lunch period may purchase their ticket during Homeroom Advisory in Room 419 on their grade’s designated ticket sale day.

Reminder: All obligations and guest passes must be submitted and cleared by Thursday, September 24th.

Spread Kindness, Support Our BASH Students!

Student Services at BASH helps make sure our students have access to the everyday essentials they need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. The BASH Kindness Project is hosting a T-shirt fundraiser to help keep Student Services stocked for the 2026 school year! Funds raised will go toward providing students with necessities such as personal care products and other essential items for students who may not have easy access to them.

Sometimes a small act of kindness can make a BIG difference. By purchasing a T-shirt, you're not just getting something to wear, you're helping a BASH student get something they need. Every shirt purchased helps us continue building a school community where students feel supported, cared for, and never embarrassed to ask for help.

Click Here to order!

Thank you for helping us spread kindness and support everyone's future!

BCTC Students & Families,

We added a few commonly asked questions regarding BCTC & BASH meal accounts, please see below.

Will student free/reduced meal eligibility be extended to BCTC?

Yes, BASD Food Services shares eligibility information with the BCTC program coordinator to be applied to BCTC meal accounts

Will students have the same meal account at BASH and BCTC?

No, a separate meal account will be established at BCTC for each student

Will student meal account funds at BASH extend to BCTC?

No, there are separate meal accounts and separate funds established at BCTC

Can funds be transferred between BASH meal accounts and BCTC meal accounts?

No, BASD and BCTC are separate entities and funds cannot be transferred between accounts

Can I deposit funds through ez-schoolpay to student BCTC meal accounts?

Yes, parents must create or add to an existing account using the student’s BCTC student ID number

Thank you,

BASH Admin

Students,

Starting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and continuing on Thursdays throughout the school year, we ask our students who participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, athletics and band, to join our staff by wearing their t-shirts/uniforms to provide recognition for our students while promoting awareness to support positive enrollment. Examples, but not limited to, include: FBLA, STUCO, Impact, TSA, SDU, Link Crew, Key Club, E-Sports, Athletics, Band, Drama Club, etc. If you are interested in becoming involved in the school, please use this as an opportunity to talk to a student and/or staff for more information.

Thank you,

BASH Admin Team

To ensure the safety of our students and staff, any unauthorized vehicle parked on campus without a registered BASH Parking Tag displayed, will be ticketed by BASDPD and/or towed at the owner's expense. Tickets issued by BASDPD will be sent to the local magistrate.

Students who are issued parking passes, but do not have it displayed, need to notify the office upon arrival to avoid their vehicle being ticketed and/or towed.

Thank you,

BASH Admin & Secuirty

BASH Students & Families,

Our goal is to minimize the number of students in the hallways and restrooms while increasing the time students spend in the classroom. As a result, BASH will be continue with the color-coded lanyard hallway pass system from the 2026-2027 school year. Each classroom has been provided with two lanyards that are color coded and labeled for the classroom. Students will be required to utilize the restroom assigned to their classroom while also signing out. Each restroom has been equipped with hooks outside that correlate to the max capacity of the restroom. Once the hooks are filled with lanyards, students must remain outside until someone exits to enter. In addition to all restrooms being open in the building, single use restrooms in attendance, nurse, art, and other areas of the building will continue to be available. Students who need to go to the nurse or counseling, will be provided a paper pass by the teacher. As a reminder, per BASD School Board Policy 237, the board prohibits the use of electronic device in locker rooms, bathrooms, health suites, and other changing areas at any time. Failure to comply with Board Policy 237 will result in automatic suspension.

Thank you,

BASH Admin.

Students,

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

Electronic devices, including cell phones, air pods, and smartwatches, are permitted before HR, between classes, during lunch, and in Open Campus. Students may NOT use their electronic devices during any other course, including study hall. Students are expected to have their devices away in their bag, or utilize a classroom wall caddy, at the start of class. Students may NOT have their device out at any time during instruction (bell to bell), nor when they leave the classroom, unless they are not returning. There are no warnings. Students will be expected to follow this policy starting on the first day of school. Failure to comply will result in a detention for each offense. Students will be provided wired headphones during the first week of school that can be used for educational purposes in the classroom as instructed by the teacher. Patterns of infractions will result in progressive disciplinary action.

1. Students may use their technology before HR and between classes (the 4-mins they receive to switch classes).
2. Students must have their technology in their bookbag, or caddy, from bell to bell.
3. Students may use their technology in Open Campus and Lunch.
4. When in Open Campus or Lunch, technology need to stay there, or at least be out of sight in a pocket, when going to the restroom or another classroom. No student should be using their technology in the hallways during the class period (even if they are in lunch).

Additional information can be reviewed in the attachment below and/or the student handbook.

The will be in effect start the first day of school. There are no warnings; failure to comply will result in detention.

Thank you,

BASH Admin.

Dear Students,

It is the goal of BASH to foster good work habits and promote self-discipline. In order to do so, the administration will respond to inappropriate student behaviors through one or more of the following: denial of any privileges, school service, study hall, detention, community service, in-school suspension (ISS), out of school suspension (OSS), expulsion, or placement of the student in an alternative educational setting which could include the BASD Virtual program.

In certain cases, notification of the local police department may also be warranted. When consequences are issued, the administration will consider a student’s intent, cooperation, past behavior, and honesty. Students who are dishonest will receive more severe consequences than students who are cooperative and honest. In addition, students who repeatedly violate the same rule(s) will receive more severe consequences.

Other examples of behavior that could warrant discipline are abusive language, being in an unauthorized area, disruptive behavior, repeatedly being unprepared for class, leaving an area without permission, and loitering in the building. The following are examples of disciplinary actions that could result in a 10 day Out of School Suspension (OSS) which includes an Informal Hearing and removal for 45 school days from the building: Fights, Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Weapons, Threats, Institutional Vandalism, and possession/use/distribution of Drugs/Alcohol. These infractions are also examples of behaviors that could lead to expulsion.

These lists are not meant to be comprehensive. The administration reserves the right to issue student discipline, withhold activities, and/or suspend students that commit any inappropriate act while under school jurisdiction. This may include but is not limited to, dances, school trips, student parking, and any other school-related functions. This model is designed to become progressively more severe and to attempt to find a successful consequence. For this reason, students are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and learn from their mistakes as they develop into productive citizens.

We encourage all students to familiarize themselves with the updated discipline resolution procedures in the student handbook. It is important for everyone to understand their rights and responsibilities in maintaining a positive and respectful school environment.

Thank you,

BASH Admin.

Please see the message below from our HPE Department:

• Electronic Devices Use: In accordance with our Electronic Devices Policy, electronic devices (including cell phones, Air Pods, and smartwatches) are not permitted in physical education class. The students are expected to lock their electronic devices in our locker rooms. While in health classrooms, electronic devices must be put away in students’ bags or stored in teacher designated locations.

• Locker Room Policy:
• Students use of locker rooms and gymnasium is authorized only during designated physical education class.
• Students are expected to provide a lock to protect their belongings during physical education class. All locks must be removed at the end of each class period. All BASH students are responsible to lock their belongings during physical education class.
• Students are expected to be responsible for and protect their valuables. BASH will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.

BASH,

If you are a late arrival and/or early dismissal student, please make sure you arrive/depart as indicated on your schedule. If you'd like to come in early, or stay, please notify the main office.

• Early Dismissal: you may exit via the Athletic Entrance periods 3-9. Please use the main office to exit periods 1 & 2.
• Late Arrival: all students should enter via the Main Entrance.

Thank you,

BASH Admin

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Boyertown Area Senior High
120 North Monroe Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7435