BMHS Family Newsletter

BCSD Vision:

The Berea City School District is a diverse community dedicated to inspiring lives of character, learning, leadership, and service.

September 8, 2025- Athletic Booster Meeting 7:00pm
September 18, 2025 - Parent Teacher Conferences
September 20, 2025 - Homecoming Dance 7-10pm
October 1, 2025 - Financial Aid Information Night for Seniors 6:30-8:00pm
October 2, 2025- Senior Portrait Day
October 7, 2025 - PTSA Meeting 7-8pm

Attendance Matters!

Did you know? Missing just 2-4 days in September makes students five times more likely to miss a lot more school later in the year. That’s why we’re reaching out early to share attendance updates, check for any barriers, and offer support. Together, we can help your student build strong habits for a successful school year!

Attendance

In order to process a request for your student's absence, leaving early or coming in late, please be sure that a Guardian is making the request. We cannot accept a call from anyone other than a Guardian.

BMHS will hold Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 3:15 to 7:00 P.M. All parents are encouraged to attend and discuss your student's progress. Staff locator sheets and a school map will be available on the night of the conferences. To schedule a conference CLICK HERE.

Conferences will be held in person, unless, you click "ADD SPECIAL REQUEST" for a virtual conference. You must provide contact information for a phone or video conference for the teacher to contact you.

We had twenty-four Berea-Midpark High School students, along with counselor Dawn Ruebensaal, Student Support Liaison Susan Malone, and Mentor Craig Richardson attend the 5th annual HBCU Football Hall of Fame Classic College Fair at Canton McKinley Bulldog Center in Canton, Oh. Our students represented one of 43 high schools statewide and engaged with recruiters from 80 colleges and universities from all over the country. We are proud to announce that Four BMHS students were awarded on-the-spot scholarships, including one full scholarship.

Polaris

Congratulations to our students who were selected as a Polaris Career Center student ambassador for the 2025-26 school year! These students will represent Polaris at recruitment-related events and help promote Polaris to potential students. Student ambassadors must meet the following requirements: maintain a B or above in all Polaris classes; maintain 95% attendance; have no excessive tardies or major discipline issues; and an instructor recommendation.

Please join PTSA, the meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month.

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BMHS Senior Mini Session

Sign up now for a FREE Senior Mini session with Cavanaugh Photography! You will have an opportunity to move through 3 stations, including your yearbook headshot, plus two more senior backgrounds! It will be quick, fun, and easy! And best of all - your family can place their order online a couple weeks after the session and have it delivered right to your door. Sign up for a time slot today! And if you have additional questions, call Cavanaugh Photography at 440-973-4390.

Thursday, October 2nd - BMHS Auditorium Lobby

Students- on home game day Fridays Rally towels will be sold on the 2nd floor bridge outside of the auditorium.

BMHS Hoco is on Saturday September 20. The dance is from 7-10 pm with doors opening at 6:30. Tickets are $12 and are on sale in the Infinite Campus School Store. All Fees must be paid. If you plan on bringing a guest, you need to have a completed guest form and can only purchase tickets in person. Tickets are on sale now through September 18th. Guest ticket sales will be available September 16, 17 and 18 in the upstairs auditorium lobby.

Attention Seniors - The Ohio Department of Health School Immunization Requirement now includes two doses of Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine to be administered before a student enters the twelfth grade. Therefore, your rising twelfth-grader will need to show proof of having received the Meningococcal vaccine. Currently there are no school entry requirements for Meningococcal B vaccine. The recommended MCV4 minimum interval is at least eight (8) weeks between dose one and dose two. If the first dose of MCV4 was administered on or after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required.
Please submit proof of vaccinations to the clinic as soon as possible!

Important Financial Aid Reminder:
College-bound students should plan to complete their FAFSA as close to October 1 as possible, but not before. Financial Aid Night is at 6:30 on October 1, where Mrs. Spangler from College Now will go over financial aid and FAFSA. Dr. Ruebensaal will go over ways to save money and answer questions about the college application process.

PSAT Testing

PSAT:

* 11th grade is when students taking the PSAT/NMSQT are part of the National Merit competition. We've had students recognized before, and hope to again. Being recognized by the National Merit program can help students have a stronger resume to get into selective schools, open the door for scholarships, etc.

* Knowing your PSAT score will help you to get an idea of what your SAT score will be, and where colleges fall in your reach, match, and safety school list

* Helps you to see if you are on target with learning benchmarks

* Exposure and familiarity with the testing format and platform are likely to help increase your SAT score

* Access to AP Potential, which helps to identify AP courses that might be a good fit for you

* There is a component that can help to customize career information and guidance about planning and paying for college

Looking for a rewarding part-time job that fits your schedule? Berea City School District is hiring Nutrition Services team members! Make a difference by helping our students stay fueled and focused throughout the day.

Flexible Hours
No Weekends or Holidays
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