Week of 9/8-9/12
Week of 9/8-9/12
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Good afternoon BCVS Family!
We are gearing up for a busy and fun week!
Monday - STEM Explorers, Run/Walk Club
Tuesday- Zoom Meetings
Wednesday - Back to School Bowling
Thursday - Art Collab @ 5ive points, Personal Finance, Whisk Takers and Art Club
Please follow the directions provided by the club facilitator about where, when, and times to meet.
Art Club is open to ALL students and begins this Thursday at 4:30. Mrs. Tyson is excited to give our students an opportunity to be creative and have fun. This week she will be finding out what our students want to create this year, and kick off by binding their own sketchbooks! Please let us know you plan to attend by completing this RSVP. *students must be logged into a BCS account to respond to the RSVP.
The much anticipated Stem Explorers begins on September 8th! This is open to ALL STUDENTS but you must act fast and RSVP from your BCS device. Details from Mrs. Clem, below:
RSVP for the BCVS STEM Explorers
We're launching BCVS STEM Explorers with our first STEM challenge on 09/08/2025 at 1:00 PM. This is an on-campus event, so please RSVP to save your seat! STEM Explorers will offer a series of STEM challenges using the resources of the Bradley County Schools STEM Hub. Explore the engineering design process, participate in cooperative STEM challenges, get hands-on with cool tools ranging from build kits to drones to 3D printing and more!
The first meeting of BCVS STEM Explorers will be Monday, September 8, 2025 from 1:00-2:00 PM. We will meet at the BCVS offices for drop-off and pick-up as usual. Students will travel to the Bradley County Schools STEM Hub located at the PIE Innovation Center for our STEM challenge activity. Ms. Betsy Clem, an Innovation Specialist with Bradley County Schools, is the sponsor of this event. Mr. Jason Viviano, coordinator of the BCS STEM Hub, and Ms. Pam Coleman, an Innovation Specialist with Bradley County Schools, will also be supporting our STEM Explorers.
Back to School Bowling is Wednesday, 9/10, 10:30 at Lane Glow. Students will pay $6 + tax at the door, and concessions will be open.
Attendance was significantly down this week. Students are held accountable to attendance in all of the following ways:
IReady 45 minutes a week in EACH subject (90 minutes total)
Attending mandatory class zoom meetings
Attending assigned club
Being on time and present to any scheduled meeting (IEP, Teacher Conference, etc)
Staying on target for completion in Edgenuity Courses
Attending an in-person event during the month
Parents and students will receive a warning when the student reaches 3 absences and a petition to campus court at 5.
As a virtual school, communication is conducted primarily through email. Students and families are expected to check and read email daily, preferably multiple times per day. It is the responsibility of the recipient to read, acknowledge, and respond to all correspondence in a timely manner.
ACT Practice Weekly Challenge
Week 3 Math, Exit Ticket (These links are for students and only accessible on BCS devices.)
Students will earn an entry for a prize drawing for every lesson completed! Prize winners will be announced on the last Friday of the month. Seniors only have one month to prepare, so every entry in September will count for 3! Let's GO!
Mrs. Cochran has posted many opportunities including ESports, College Application Month, Scholarship information and an AWESOME opportunity with Major Clarity:
Bradley County Schools are recruiting for ESports!
Click this link for more information.
Shanna Cochran posted a group update to BCVS Class of 2026:
COLLEGE APP MONTH starts TODAY!
Click the link below for a list of the colleges in Tennessee who will offer a free application at some point in the month of September. The list is still being updated, so check back often.
To view the update, click the link below:
https://bradleyschools.schoology.com/group/5268630586/update/8005836312
Shanna Cochran posted a group update to BCVS Class of 2026:
Looking for scholarship opportunities? Niche is a great, FREE ressource!
Niche is a free college search platform that has information on all colleges in the country, plus reviews from current students and alumni (similar to Yelp). After creating an account, you can apply for their scholarships, add colleges to your personal list, compare your options and get organized in your dashboard.
Click the link below to create your free account!
Shanna Cochran posted a group update to BCVS Class of 2029:
Ready to thrive in high school—not just survive it?
This quick read is packed with smart tips for staying on top of your classes, managing your time, and using school resources to your advantage. Whether you're just getting started or need a mid-semester reset, this one's for you!
Thriving in High School: How to Succeed in Your Classes
Shanna Cochran posted a group update to BCVS Class of 2028:
Hey Students!
This week’s goal is simple: log in to MajorClarity and complete two short assessments—your Personality Assessment and Learning Style Assessment.
Why This Matters
These tools help you learn more about you—how you think, how you learn, and what kinds of careers might be a great fit. The more you understand your strengths and preferences, the easier it is to make smart choices about classes, jobs, and life after high school.
What To Do: Click the link below to read through MajorClarity materials and follow the steps listed there.
Log in to MajorClarity using your school email
Complete the Personality Assessment
Complete the Learning Style Assessment
Click submit when you’re done
That’s it! You’re taking a powerful first step toward planning a future that fits you.
The Salvation Army will be opening up registration for the Angel Tree September 29th - October 3rd and October 6th - 9th. A flyer is attached for more information.
Seniors - you have important dates coming up!
Sept 24 & 25th ACT Bootcamp
Oct 3 - ACT Test @ GOAL
Oct 20th (new) Application Round Up (See attached Flyer) - This is mandatory! Make sure it's on your calendar!
Students Caught Doing Good this week are:
Gunner Woodall
Great job participating in zoom.
Chalea Terry
Rylan Brock
Participating in zoom.
Chalea Terry
Caimen Flowers
Smiling and participating in zoom.
Chalea Terry
Tahlia Frazier
Participating in zoom
Chalea Terry
Izabella Jones
Participating in zoom.
Chalea Terry
Ethan Tanguma
Participating in zoom.
Chalea Terry
David Pyatak
Ahead in Progress in Math
Jonathan Garrett
Hunter Barber
Read his email so he was prepared for Zoom class.
Chalea Terry
Ava Gilstrap
Reaching out by email to clarify expectations for Zoom!
Chalea Terry
Hunter Barber
Checked email and prepared for Zoom!
Chalea Terry
Logan Brewster
Checked email and prepared for Zoom!
Chalea Terry
Franklin Sfrengeu
Checked email and prepared for Zoom!
Chalea Terry
Stasia Sinitsky
Checked email and prepared for Zoom!
Chalea Terry
Zackery Stafford
Checked email and prepared for Zoom!
Chalea Terry
Richard Kokello
Great job at our virtual meeting this week and taking the leadership role in our breakout group!
Kristina Culberson
Mayci Radtke
Great job leading conversation in our breakout group during the ELA zoom!
Kristina Culberson
Braxton Reagan
Thank you for stepping up as a leader of conversation during breakout groups in our recent ELA meeting!
Kristina Culberson
Important upcoming dates:
9/8/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm BCVS Office
9/9/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/10/25 Back to School Bowling - Connect, In-Person! 10:30-11:30am
9/11/25 5ive Points Art Collab - 11-1pm
9/11/25 Personal Finance Club 4-5pm GOAL
9/11/25 Whisk Takers - 4-5pm - UT Extension Kitchen, PIE Center
9/11/25 BCVS Art Club 4:30-5:30pm GOAL Cafeteria
9/15/25 Leadership Council - 4-5 pm BCVS
9/16/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/18/25 Books and Banter 2-3 pm Just Love Coffee Cafe
9/18/25 Law Club
9/22/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm BCVS Office
9/23/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/30/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/24/25 ACT Bootcamp Day 1 Seniors - Mandatory In-person 4-6pm
9/25/25 ACT Bootcamp Day 2 Seniors - Mandatory In-person 4-6pm
9/25/25 Chess Club @ GOAL Academy 3-4 pm
9/25/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL Cafeteria 4:30-5:30
9/30/25 ACT Retake - Seniors - Mandatory In-Person 8-12pm
10/6/25-10/10/25 Fall Break
10/13/25 Teacher in-service no school for students
10/14/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
10/15/25 Pizza in the Park - Connect, In-Person 12-1pm
10/15/25 Leadership Council 4-5pm zoom
10/16/25 5ive Points Art Collab 11-1pm
10/16/25 Books and Banter - Just Love Coffee
10/16/25 Whisk Takers - 4-5pm - UT Extension Kitchen, PIE Center
10/20/25 Mandatory, Seniors - Application Round up @ GOAL 8:00-9:00, bring your parents!
10/20/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
10/20/25 Run and Walk Club - Terra Running Club 4:15-5pm
10/21/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
10/23/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL
10/23/25 Chess Club @ GOAL
10/23/25 Law Club @ GOAL
10/27/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
10/28/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/3/25 TN PROMISE DEADLINE
11/4/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/4/25 5ive Points Art Collab - Art Exhibit 5-6pm
11/6/25 Personal Finance Club 4-5 pm @ GOAL
11/6/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL
11/10/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
11/10/25 Run and Walk Club - Terra Running Club 4:15-5pm
11/11/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/12/25 Leadership Council ZOOM 3-4 pm
11/13/25 5ive Points Art Collab 11-1pm
11/14/25 Whisk Takers - 4-5pm - UT Extension Kitchen, PIE Center
11/17/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
11/20/25 Books and Banter 2-3pm
11/20/25 Chess Club 3-4 pm @ GOAL
11/20/25 Law Club @ GOAL 4-5 pm
11/20/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL
11/18/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/24/25-11/28/25 Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
12/1/25 - 12/5/25 EOC Testing Grades 9-12 Students scheduled for ELA 9, 10, Math 1, 2, 3, Biology, US History
12/1/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
12/1/25 Leadership Council Via Zoom 3-4 pm
12/10/25 IReady Benchmark Day 1 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
12/11/25 IReady Benchmark Day 2 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
12/12/25 Edgenuity Semester 1 Courses Close for Grades 9-12
12/16/25 BCVS Christmas Party 4-5PM
Have a wonderful and productive week!
Week of 9/2-9/5 Labor day!
Week of 9/2-9/5 Labor day!
Good Afternoon BCVS Family!
This week's newsletter is filled with a LOT of important information for all students, and a chance to be entered in a prize drawing somewhere inside.
I am incredibly proud of this school! Our students are showing remarkable growth as we navigate the new year. Attendance has been outstanding in your class meetings and students are working hard to stay on target for completion.
This week is the first meeting of the Sports Club! Students have been notified by Edgenuity messaging and invited to join a Remind class to stay connected. (@indivudua) I'm looking forward to seeing you at WV 5:00 Wednesday!
Mrs. Hambright has invited all students to the BCVS Back to School Bowling Bash at 10:30 on Wednesday September 10th. We hope you can come play. Students will pay $6 + tax at the door for one game and shoe rental at Leisure Time Bowling. Concessions are open! Please click here to RSVP (students must use BCS device to open)
Whisk Takers - Your club begins on September 11th, but we need your fee paid by Friday September 5th. Please use this link to the school store to pay online, or bring $10 cash to the BCVS office from 8-3 M-F.
The much anticipated Stem Explorers begins on September 8th! This is open to ALL STUDENTS but you must act fast and RSVP from your BCS device. Details from Mrs. Clem, below:
RSVP for the BCVS STEM Explorers
We're launching BCVS STEM Explorers with our first STEM challenge on 09/08/2025 at 1:00 PM. This is an on-campus event, so please RSVP to save your seat! STEM Explorers will offer a series of STEM challenges using the resources of the Bradley County Schools STEM Hub. Explore the engineering design process, participate in cooperative STEM challenges, get hands-on with cool tools ranging from build kits to drones to 3D printing and more!
The first meeting of BCVS STEM Explorers will be Monday, September 8, 2025 from 1:00-2:00 PM. We will meet at the BCVS offices for drop-off and pick-up as usual. Students will travel to the Bradley County Schools STEM Hub located at the PIE Innovation Center for our STEM challenge activity. Ms. Betsy Clem, an Innovation Specialist with Bradley County Schools, is the sponsor of this event. Mr. Jason Viviano, coordinator of the BCS STEM Hub, and Ms. Pam Coleman, an Innovation Specialist with Bradley County Schools, will also be supporting our STEM Explorers.
From Mrs. Cochran in Schoology this week:
The TN Promise application is open for completion at TNPromise.gov! All Class of 2026 seniors are encouraged to apply by the November 3, 2025 deadline.
and
United States Youth in Senate Applications Now Open
Audience: School Counselors
Contact: Rebekah.Reed@tn.gov
Applications are now being accepted from qualifying junior or senior high school students to participate in the 2026 United States Senate Youth Program. Two Tennessee student delegates will be selected to attend the USSYP Washington Week planned for March 7-6, 2026. The selected delegates will also receive a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship from The Hearst Foundations. Applications close on September 22. More information about the program, including qualification criteria and application materials, can be found on the Tennessee Student Opportunities webpage.
Don’t miss this chance to lead and learn in the nation’s capital!
We are all learning to navigate the EdgeEx platform of Edgenuity. This week we discovered:
If you have trouble submitting in an EdgeEX course, go back and make sure all of the videos have been viewed until the end.
The teachers are unable to reset assignments if the videos have not been played until the end.
"Hands on Labs" in BIO should have been hidden.
We are working with Edgenuity to get that resolved. If you see one coming up in your assignment calendar, please email Mr. Kibler @Jason Kibler
Text-to-speech in the EdgeEx platform has failed in some courses. I sent off for support, and Edgenuity believes to have resolved the issue for some students. I recommended clearing your cache and cookies (ctrl + h) and trying it again.
If it does not work, please send me a video or screen recording so I can forward it for further support.
Tests and exams should not need a teacher review to open
If you have a course the requires a teacher review before the lesson opens, please email the teacher and Mrs. Gott.
You all have a lot of work assigned every day, and you should not wait for an additional attempt to be added to your course in order to move on. Instead you should proactively complete the guided notes, and submit them with your emailed request for an additional re-take.
If you get an error, can't move forward, or something is not working, please send me and your teacher a screenshot. I am forwarding these issues to Edgenuity as quickly as you send them to me to be fixed for all users!
Short written responses in all courses that are assigned, are not optional. Students who submit by typing a letter or gibberish will be locked out of their course, and must conference with a teacher and/or the principal to continue moving in their curriculum. Submitting work in this fashion wastes valuable time for the student AND significantly more of the teacher and principals time to unlock.
Be 100% sure you have watched all the videos in the lesson to completion if you are having trouble moving forward.
ACT Practice Weekly Challenge:
Calling ALL High School Students - It is never too early to prep for the ACT! Seniors - You will be retaking the ACT in just a few weeks. Start prepping with Lesson 2 and complete this exit slip. (These links are for students and only accessible on BCS devices.)Students will earn an entry for a prize drawing for every lesson completed! Prize winners will be announced on the last Friday of the month. Seniors only have one month to prepare, so every entry in September will count for 3! Let's GO!
We are all learning to navigate the EdgeEx platform of Edgenuity. This week we discovered:
If you have trouble submitting in an EdgeEX course, go back and make sure all of the videos have been viewed until the end.
The teachers are unable to reset assignments if the videos have not been played until the end.
"Hands on Labs" in BIO should have been hidden.
We are working with Edgenuity to get that resolved. If you see one coming up in your assignment calendar, please email Mr. Kibler @Jason Kibler
Text-to-speech in the EdgeEx platform has failed in some courses. I sent off for support, and Edgenuity believes to have resolved the issue for some students. I recommended clearing your cache and cookies (ctrl + h) and trying it again.
If it does not work, please send me a video or screen recording so I can forward it for further support.
Tests and exams should not need a teacher review to open
If you have a course that requires a teacher review before the lesson opens, please email the teacher and Mrs. Gott.
You all have a lot of work assigned every day, and you should not wait for an additional attempt to be added to your course in order to move on. Instead you should proactively complete the guided notes, and submit them with your emailed request for an additional re-take.
If you get an error, can't move forward, or something is not working, please send me and your teacher a screenshot. I am forwarding these issues to Edgenuity as quickly as you send them to me to be fixed for all users!
Short written responses in all courses that are assigned, are not optional. Students who submit by typing a letter or gibberish will be locked out of their course, and must conference with a teacher and/or the principal to continue moving in their curriculum. Submitting work in this fashion wastes valuable time for the student AND significantly more of the teacher and principals time to unlock.
Be 100% sure you have watched all the videos in the lesson to completion if you are having trouble moving forward.
Students Caught Doing Good this week are:
Blair Johnson
Blair was the only one in her class to respond both professionally and warmly to an announcement email. Thanks Blair!
Joanne Gott
Logan Brewster
Helping the teacher remember details about lab reports.
Chalea Terry
Hunter Barber
Very helpful with participating in our lab report Zoom.
Chalea Terry
Emma Barber
Great job participating in our Zoom.
Chalea Terry
Tahlia Frazier
Nice to see her smile in our Zoom meetings.
Chalea Terry
Connor Keith
Being responsible for reaching out when there was a problem.
Chalea Terry
Kaleb Medley
Participation in Zoom meeting.
Chalea Terry
Rodney Rymer
Participation in Zoom meeting.
Chalea Terry
Addison Stampe
Participating in our Zoom meeting.
Chalea Terry
Ethan Tanguma
Participating in our Zoom meeting.
Chalea Terry
Gunner Woodall
Always willing to go the extra mile to help and participate in our Zoom meetings.
Chalea Terry
Michaela Ford
Checking in on her club!
Joanne Gott
Madison Brewster
Reaching out about clubs & catching my error! Nice Job!
Joanne Gott
Grace Owens
Ahead in Progress in Math
Jonathan Garrett
Ryan Ballinger
Good job with Participation in his Biology Zoom this week!
Jason Kibler
Paul Pyatak
Has a 95 Currently in Biology and has even worked ahead!!!!
Jason Kibler
Madison Brewster
she reached out to ask for help conjugating AR VERBS (FIRST STUDENT TO DO SO)
Miguel Armena
David Pyatak
Impressive history timeline
Gary Peltier
Aubrey Brock
Timeline was outstanding
Gary Peltier
Isaiah Moats
Well presented short writing in U S Government
Gary Peltier
Janely Duran
Great zoom this week — taking an honest look at writing and making a plan to improve.
Kristina Culberson
Cody Walter
Low Medalist Honors for WVHS golf
Gary Peltier
Rachel Rogers
Helping me to troubleshoot! You helped the whole school by zooming with me :)
Joanne Gott
We are about to kick-off our first month of clubs and in-person events! Get your calendars ready!
Upcoming Events:
9/1/25 No School Labor Day
9/2/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/3/25 Sports Club @ WV 5:00PM
9/8/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm BCVS Office
9/9/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/10/25 Back to School Bowling - Connect, In-Person! 10:30-11:30am
9/11/25 5ive Points Art Collab - 11-1pm
9/11/25 Personal Finance Club 4-5pm GOAL
9/11/25 Whisk Takers - 4-5pm - UT Extension Kitchen, PIE Center
9/11/25 BCVS Art Club 4:30-5:30pm GOAL Cafeteria
9/15/25 Leadership Council - 4-5 pm BCVS
9/16/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/18/25 Books and Banter 2-3 pm Just Love Coffee Cafe
9/18/25 Law Club
9/22/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm BCVS Office
9/23/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/30/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/24/25 ACT Bootcamp Day 1 Seniors - Mandatory In-person 4-6pm
9/25/25 ACT Bootcamp Day 2 Seniors - Mandatory In-person 4-6pm
9/25/25 Chess Club @ GOAL Academy 3-4 pm
9/25/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL Cafeteria 4:30-5:30
9/30/25 ACT Retake - Seniors - Mandatory In-Person 8-12pm
0/6/25-10/10/25 Fall Break
10/13/25 Teacher in-service no school for students
10/14/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
10/15/25 Pizza in the Park - Connect, In-Person 12-1pm
10/15/25 Leadership Council 4-5pm zoom
10/16/25 5ive Points Art Collab 11-1pm
10/16/25 Books and Banter - Just Love Coffee
10/16/25 Whisk Takers - 4-5pm - UT Extension Kitchen, PIE Center
10/20/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
10/20/25 Run and Walk Club - Terra Running Club 4:15-5pm
10/21/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
10/23/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL
10/23/25 Chess Club @ GOAL
10/23/25 Law Club @ GOAL
10/27/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
10/28/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/3/25 TN PROMISE DEADLINE
11/4/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/4/25 5ive Points Art Collab - Art Exhibit 5-6pm
11/6/25 Personal Finance Club 4-5 pm @ GOAL
11/6/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL
11/10/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
11/10/25 Run and Walk Club - Terra Running Club 4:15-5pm
11/11/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/12/25 Leadership Council ZOOM 3-4 pm
11/13/25 5ive Points Art Collab 11-1pm
11/14/25 Whisk Takers - 4-5pm - UT Extension Kitchen, PIE Center
11/17/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
11/20/25 Books and Banter 2-3pm
11/20/25 Chess Club 3-4 pm @ GOAL
11/20/25 Law Club @ GOAL 4-5 pm
11/20/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL
11/18/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/24/25-11/28/25 Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
12/1/25 - 12/5/25 EOC Testing Grades 9-12 Students scheduled for ELA 9, 10, Math 1, 2, 3, Biology, US History
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Good Afternoon BCVS Family!
Our middle school did an AMAZING job on the IReady this week. We had 100% attendance and our students were all actively engaged! Students should now be working for 45 minutes on each of ELA and Reading on their my path program of IReady per week!
Our students met their teachers in virtual class meetings on Tuesday. Mr. Langdon's Math 2 class had the best and perfect attendance! Way to go, 10th grade!
Mrs. Culberson recognized 9th and 10th grade ELA for being punctual, looking sharp and participative! Well, done, scholars!
Clubs have been rostered and the teachers will be emailing you by Monday!
Seniors- Mrs. Cochran has TWO important announcement for you on Schoology:
Seniors!! Please see the deadlines for TN Promise. This is FREE MONEY for college. Our goal is for ALL BCVS students to register, even if you are not planning on going to college.
and
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application is now open on the Common App. The deadline to apply is November 12, 2025.
Selected Cooke Scholars will:
Receive scholarship funding toward college attendance costs so they may graduate with as little debt as possible.
Access comprehensive advising about how to maximize their college experience.
Be eligible for internships, study abroad, and to apply for the Cooke Graduate Scholarship.
Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:
Senior standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2026.
Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026.
GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
Test Scores - Submit a standardized test score or scores from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.
Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with a maximum annual gross income of $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new College Scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $34,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
Mrs. Clem has important questions for students about our STEM Explorers club beginning on September 8th:
Bradley County School leaders have worked as a collaborative team to create weekly ACT lessons to help ALL of our students do their best on the ACT Test. Only students logged into their BCS accounts will be able to view the slide. I will be sharing these lessons with our weekly newsletter, and including opportunities to earn rewards along the way! Please look over Week 1, HERE - Especially if you are a senior as the retake is September 30th!
Students Caught Doing Good this week are:
Honor Calia
Great communication and emails were clear of what was needed.
Chalea Terry
Jonas Pitman
Clear communication in emails!
Chalea Terry
Michaela Ford
Reaching out and confirming DE classes!
Joanne Gott
Eli Tanguma
The entire Math 2 Class for all be present and on-time for the EOC Review Zoom.
Will Langdon
Mark Volynets
Ahead in Progress in Math
Jonathan Garrett
Zackery Stafford
Responded quickly and quietly, with a "yes ma'am!" Super proud of you!
Joanne Gott
Honor Calia
Jumped right in and got to work!
Joanne Gott
Destiny Bain
The first senior to complete her TN Promise application!! Bravo!!
Shanna Cochran
Mark Volynets
Knocking it out in U S Government
Gary Peltier
Franklin Sfrengeu
Sending professional emails when he needs help
Gary Peltier
Blair Johnson
Blair was the only one in her class to respond both professionally and warmly to an announcement email. Thanks Blair!
Joanne Gott
Important Upcoming Events:
8/22/25 Last Day for Fall registration
8/26/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/1/25 No School Labor Day
9/2/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/8/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm BCVS Office
9/9/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/10/25 Back to School Bowling - Connect, In-Person! 10:30-11:30am
9/11/25 5ive Points Art Collab - 11-1pm
9/11/25 Personal Finance Club 4-5pm GOAL
9/11/25 Whisk Takers - 4-5pm - UT Extension Kitchen, PIE Center
9/11/25 BCVS Art Club 4:30-5:30pm GOAL Cafeteria
9/15/25 Leadership Council - 4-5 pm BCVS
9/16/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/18/25 Books and Banter 2-3 pm Just Love Coffee Cafe
9/18/25 Law Club
9/23/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/30/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/24/25 ACT Bootcamp Day 1 Seniors - Mandatory In-person 4-6pm
9/25/25 ACT Bootcamp Day 2 Seniors - Mandatory In-person 4-6pm
9/25/25 Chess Club @ GOAL Academy 3-4 pm
9/25/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL Cafeteria 4:30-5:30
9/30/25 ACT Retake - Seniors - Mandatory In-Person 8-12pm
10/6/25-10/10/25 Fall Break
10/13/25 Teacher in-service no school for students
10/14/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
10/15/25 Pizza in the Park - Connect, In-Person 12-1pm
10/15/25 Leadership Council 4-5pm zoom
10/16/25 5ive Points Art Collab 11-1pm
10/16/25 Books and Banter - Just Love Coffee
10/16/25 Whisk Takers - 4-5pm - UT Extension Kitchen, PIE Center
10/20/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
10/20/25 Run and Walk Club - Terra Running Club 4:15-5pm
10/21/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
10/23/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL
10/23/25 Chess Club @ GOAL
10/23/25 Law Club @ GOAL
10/27/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
10/28/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/3/25 TN PROMISE DEADLINE
11/4/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/4/25 5ive Points Art Collab - Art Exhibit 5-6pm
11/6/25 Personal Finance Club 4-5 pm @ GOAL
11/6/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL
11/10/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
11/10/25 Run and Walk Club - Terra Running Club 4:15-5pm
11/11/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/12/25 Leadership Council ZOOM 3-4 pm
11/13/25 5ive Points Art Collab 11-1pm
11/14/25 Whisk Takers - 4-5pm - UT Extension Kitchen, PIE Center
11/17/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
11/20/25 Books and Banter 2-3pm @ Just Love Coffee
11/20/25 Chess Club 3-4 pm @ GOAL
11/20/25 Law Club @ GOAL 4-5 pm
11/20/25 BCVS Art Club @ GOAL
11/18/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/24/25-11/28/25 Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
12/1/25 - 12/5/25 EOC Testing Grades 9-12 Students scheduled for ELA 9, 10, Math 1, 2, 3, Biology, US History
12/1/25 STEM Explorers 1-2pm
12/1/25 Leadership Council Via Zoom 3-4 pm
12/10/25 IReady Benchmark Day 1 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
12/11/25 IReady Benchmark Day 2 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
12/12/25 Edgenuity Semester 1 Courses Close for Grades 9-12
12/16/25 BCVS Christmas Party 4-5PM
Have a wonderful weekend and productive week!
WEek of 8/18/25
WEek of 8/18/25
Good afternoon and happy Friday BCVS Family!
Our students have had an awesome first week of school. Every student has logged in, started working, and is moving along well!
Many Edgenuity courses have updated to the new EdgeEx platform and look and function differently than last year. There are more opportunities for the students to review and practice learning. I appreciate our students, families and teachers for working through the growing pains collectively and positively. Parents: the students' activity time when they are working in Edge Ex courses is not displayed on the attendance log in the parent portal. I have reached out to Edgenuity for more information.
Tuesday is the first Class Meeting for all EOC and middle school students. Students should receive an email by Monday with the zoom links, and can also access them in schoology. Richard Kokello and Ryan Ballinger helped me create a video on how to access your zoom links through Clever AND some tricks and tips for navigating Edgenuity. Check it out, HERE!
Middle School will be benchmark testing the IReady Wednesday and Thursday this week. Please plan to drive around the back of the PIE Center, and drop students off at the Wacker Commons entrance. Bradley County Schools Nutrition is providing our students with free breakfast and lunch on these days. The doors open at 8:00, close at 8:20 and testing begins at 8:30. Drop off information can be found on The Flyer. This is a mandatory event for all middle school students.
Our first In-Person Connect is September 10th for Back to School Bowling! I hope you all decide to come out and have some fun!
Students Caught Doing Good this week are:
Caimen Flowers
All students at orientation were so polite and engaged! Great start to the school year!
Johnathan Garrett
Rachel Rogers
Rachel took initiative and reached out for help on math and did great on the Zoom tutoring session!
Will Langdon
Blair Johnson
Good communication
Johnathan Garrett
Brandon Bayles
Mr. Bayles has already passed 5 quizzes for my class!
Josh Cofer
Angela Aguirre
Ahead of target progress in US Government with a “B”
Peltier
Daniel Kholod
World History progress at 6.98% with an “A”
Peltier
Rachel Rogers
Highly communicative, honest with her difficulties, and motivated to do well—
Kristina Culberson
Logan Brewster
Off to a great start in science!! Keep up the hard work.
Chalea Terry
Zackery Stafford
Working hard in science!! Keep up the good work.
Chalea Terry
Tahlia Frazier
Working hard in science! Keep up the hard work.
Chalea Terry
Gavin Reed
Gavin showed great initiative and wrote a very professional email to ask about his coursework.
Danielle Hulet
Alden Townsend
Welcome to Virtual. It is good to see your working so hard.
Chalea Terry
Ethan Tanguma
Ethan wore his BCVS shirt to take his school picture at orientation!
Danielle Hulet
Eli Tanguma
Eli wore his BCVS shirt to take his school picture during orientation!
Danielle Hulet
Ryan Ballinger
Helping out Mrs. Gott on the fly!
Joanne Gott
Richard Kokello
Helping out Mrs. Gott with SHORT notice!
Joanne Gott
Important Upcoming Dates:
8/18/25 First Week of Mandatory Class Meetings
8/19/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
8/20/25 IReady Diagnostic Day 1 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
8/21/25 IReady Diagnostic Day 2 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
8/22/25 Last Day for Fall registration
8/26/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/1/25 No School Labor Day
9/2/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/8 Walk/Run Club
9/9/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/10/25 Back to School Bowling
9/11 Art Club @ GOAL, Personal Finance Club, Art Collab @ 5ive Points, Whisk Takers
9/16/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/18 Books and Banter, Law Club
9/23/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/30/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
9/24/25 ACT Bootcamp Day 1 Seniors - Mandatory In-person 4-6pm
9/25/25 ACT Bootcamp Day 2 Seniors - Mandatory In-person 4-6pm, Chess Club
9/30/25 ACT Retake - Seniors - Mandatory In-Person 8-12pm
10/6/25-10/10/25 Fall Break
10/13/25 Teacher in-service no school for students
10/14/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
10/21/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
10/27/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/4/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/11/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/18/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
11/24/25-11/28/25 Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
12/1/25 - 12/5/25 EOC Testing Grades 9-12 Students scheduled for ELA 9, 10, Math 1, 2, 3, Biology, US History
12/10/25 IReady Benchmark Day 1 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
12/11/25 IReady Benchmark Day 2 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
12/12/25 Edgenuity Semester 1 Courses Close for Grades 9-12
12/16/25 BCVS Christmas Party 4-5PM
Week of 8/11/25
Week of 8/11/25
Good Afternoon BCVS Family!
Thank you for attending orientation this past Wednesday! I am very proud of our school. It was amazing to see all of our students, parents and teachers actively engaged. It is refreshing to hear so much excitement about our interest clubs. Thank you for choosing BCVS!
School email and Edgenuity login information was shared with parents and students Thursday evening. Within 2 hours of the email being sent out, 25% of our students logged in! That does NOT include the 20% of students who logged in the day of orientation. Our students are remarkable. Please ask all students to log in today so I can iron out any issues before Monday.
MOST of the students were able to choose their clubs. If not, please use this form to do so, now. Students will need to use their school accounts to complete this form. Many students emailed in responses and they have been recorded. Club results will be revealed toward the end of August.
Many students have asked about the Alt S/P course listed on your schedule. All this does is acknowledge that students in BCVS have an advisory teacher assigned. No action is needed.
Class zoom meetings begin on Tuesday August 19th. The schedule can be found on The Flyer on the Student schedule tab.
Parents and students should bookmark our BCVS Calendar. *Fair warning - if you subscribe to the calendar, you will get an email every time an event is updated, which is often. You can view the calendar on The Flyer.
Middle School Students will take the IReady Diagnostic in-person at the PIE Center on August 20 and 21st! Make sure to mark your calendars.
Our orientation doorprize goes to:
Come by the BCVS office to get your $10 Burger King gift card!
Students Caught Doing Good This week:
Michaela Ford
Advocating for herself with well written emails! So proud of you!
Joanne Gott
Adalena Barker
Making my day :) Thank you!
Joanne Gott
Lilly Tyler
Excited about her job at Zaxby’s
Gary Peltier
Rachel Rogers
Asked good questions about the laws.
Gary Peltier
Alden Townsend
Showed good manners!!!
Chalea Terry
Hunter Woodall
All smiles!! Good attitude.
Chalea Terry
Richard Kokello
Good manners and all smiles!
Chalea Terry
Austin Moore
Showed great soft skills!
Chalea Terry
Emma Choplin
All smiles and ready for her senior year!
Chalea Terry
Franklin Sfrengeu
Great attitude!
Chalea Terry
All students at orientation were so polite and engaged! Great start to the school year!
Johnathan Garrett
Upcoming Important Dates:
8/6/25 Orientation 12-3pm
8/11/25 First Day of Edgenuity
8/18/25 First Week of Mandatory Class Meetings
8/19/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
8/20/25 IReady Diagnostic Day 1 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
8/21/25 IReady Diagnostic Day 2 8:30-11:30 Mandatory, In-Person Grades 6-8
8/22/25 Last Day for Fall registration
8/26/25 Tuesday Class Meetings
Orientation Week 8/6/25
Orientation Week 8/6/25
Good Afternoon BCVS Family!
This is a long, information email - but there is a prize at the bottom, so read on!
BCVS orientation is August 6th beginning at 12pm and we are extremely eager to see you.
You will meet:
Kona ICE (wait until AFTER you take your picture!)
The Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points - Art Collab and Exhibition opportunity
Legacy Studios - School Portraits
Stem Explorers - Innovation Specialist, Betsy Clem
Leadership Council - School Counselor, Shanna Cochran
And....All of our teachers will be there to represent the interest club they facilitate and you get to choose!
The orientation schedule for Wednesday, August 6th is:
12:00-12:30 Grades 6 & 7
12:30 - 1:00 Grade 8
1:00 PM - NEW to BCVS students -Mandatory Edgenuity Training & Intro to The Newsletter, The Flyer
1:30-2:00 Grades 9 - 11
2:00 Grade 12
To make the orientation more productive, please have registration forms filled out and fees paid before you arrive.
Go to: School Fees Tab from The Flyer
Complete the following 5 forms:
Registration (this was in the "Welcome to BCVS" email, you do not need to do this again)
Household Information
Technology Agreement
Acceptable Use Policy
Photo Release
Pay the following fees using our school store, linked HERE on the School Fees Page
Materials, tshirt, and ID - $45
Technology - $30
You can pay for more than one student at a time through the school store as well!
Prize At The Bottom:
Every student will meet with every BCVS teacher, choose a club preference, pay fees and collect their chromebook & t-shirt. Students who complete all these tasks will be eligible for a door prize!
If you pay your fees online, you will get an extra door prize entry! Just, make sure to have your confirmation email pulled up on your phone when you get to that station.
Seniors: VERY IMPORTANT - Schedule an appointment for your senior portrait during orientation. You must pre-pay the sitting fee and register for at time using this link: Legacy Studios Senior Portrait Appointment
You will purchase your photo package directly with Legacy Studios when they are ready.
Please follow the guidelines for dress on the website, and wait to have Kona Ice until after your session is over!
Important upcoming dates:
8/11/25 - First day of Edgenuity
8/18/25 - First Week of class meetings
8/20 & 8/21 IReady Diagnostic - Mandatory in-person grades 6-8 8:30-11:30
9/24 & 9/25 Senior ACT Bootcamp - Mandatory, In-Person 4-6PM
9/30 Senior ACT Mandatory, In-Person 8-12pm
We can't wait to see you!
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