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Mr. Stephen Alspaugh, Principal
General Information
General Information
HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar
HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar
The 2025 HOBY Ohio West Leadership Seminar will be held June 5-8, 2025 at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. It will bring together an outstanding delegation of over 200 high school sophomores to develop and refine their leadership skills, building a strong future for schools, communities, state and nation.
See Mr. Gleckler about this great leadership opportunity.
Since 1958, HOBY Youth Leadership has provided transformative leadership development training to over 500,000 high school students around the world. The seminars guide students through three phases of leadership—personal, group, and service. These seminars educate 8,500+ students each year as they embrace a better sense of their leadership abilities, tangible ways to lead diverse groups, and a challenge to serve their communities.
1st Semester Exam Info
1st Semester Exam Info
First semester exams are Wednesday, December 18th, Thursday, December 19th and Friday, December 20th. Exams represent 20% of a student’s semester grade.
Before taking their exams, students should review their study guides, get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast. A student who does well on their exams can easily raise their semester average and help their grade in the course.
College and Career Day
College and Career Day
Thursday, December 5th will be our annual College and Career Day for grades 9-12. Each high school grade level will have their day filled with a variety of activities here at BHS, across the Bryan area, in Archbold and in Angola, Indiana. The objective of this day is to help our students be prepared for future decisions they will be making. Such decisions as attending Four County Career Center, post-secondary options available in the NW Ohio area, how to prepare for a job, and life saving skills.
New Handbook Attendance Policy
RE: Appointments - page 27-29
New Handbook Attendance Policy
RE: Appointments - page 27-29
If you have an appointment, you will have five (5) days after returning to school to turn in a doctor's note. If a doctor's note is not turned in within the five days, that absence will be changed to an unexcused absence.
Attention Seniors!
Attention Seniors!
Part Time Job Opportunities
Part Time Job Opportunities
Future Plans/Move Up
Future Plans/Move Up
MoveUp Ohio is a data-drive approach to helping people discover strengths, talents and aptitudes.
MoveUp Ohio is a data-drive approach to helping people discover strengths, talents and aptitudes.
Our students in grades 10-12 have completed their Career Survey. This survey was designed to help students and adults determine their strengths, talents and aptitudes. This information will be used in part 2 of this process. Part 2 is when career coaches will meet one-on-one with our students to help them explore potential career opportunities.
These one hour coaching session for seniors were October 15-18.
For our sophomores, their coaching sessions are November 12-15 in preparation for the Four County tour on December 5.
For our juniors, their coaching sessions are November 18-22.
To learn more, see the presentation and video recording of the meeting below.
MoveUp with Future Plans flier.pdf
Guidance Items
Guidance Items
From the Desk of Mrs. Bassett
From the Desk of Mrs. Bassett
The following PUBLIC universities have free applications right now:
The following PUBLIC universities have free applications right now:
Miami University - Free until December 1st. Apply here.
As Mrs. Bassett receives more college fee waiver information, she will send it on.
REMINDER - as you apply, please let Mrs. Bassett know so she can email your transcript or upload the information to Common App.
REMINDER - as you apply, please let Mrs. Bassett know so she can email your transcript or upload the information to Common App.
ACT Info
ACT Info
Juniors and the ACT:
Juniors and the ACT:
All juniors have the opportunity to take an in-house state-funded ACT test on February 25. The test is of no cost to the student. The ACT is an entrance exam used by many colleges and universities to make admissions and scholarship decisions. A survey went out to all Bryan juniors on Thursday November 7th to their Bryan email account. Juniors will have the option to opt in or opt out to take the ACT. They need to respond by this Friday, November 15. Parents will be notified of the student's decision.
Register (or find more information) at www.actstudent.org. The first time you register for the test will take approximately 45 minutes. The ACT is an optional test used by colleges.
Items to consider:
504/IEP students may be eligible for special testing.
The Ohio State University, Miami University, Univ of Dayton, Univ of Cincinnati, and NCAA and require scores to come directly from ACT. If these schools are added at registration time, it is free. Scores sent AFTER testing will be $19 per college, per test date.
Students that qualify for free/reduced lunch, you are eligible for a registration fee waiver. Please see Mrs. Bassett for one.
JUNIORS - the following ACT tests are available this year
February 8th
February 25th - state mandated during the school day - FREE
April 5th - not given at BHS, but check Defiance or Archbold
April 8th - in-house test during a school day; more details to come
June 14th
July 12th - not given at BHS, but check Defiance
SENIORS - if you took the October ACT or take the December ACT and improve your score, we can resend your student transcript to the colleges that you have applied for increased scholarship opportunities. You will need to notify Mrs. Bassett of the improvement and what colleges she need to send the scores to.
If taking the ACT, you must upload a photo to your admission ticket prior to test day. You only need to upload the photo once.
If you have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Scholarship Opportunties
Scholarship Opportunties
For those current seniors in National Honor Society:
Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS seniors. This year, we are awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 students. Each year, scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible, a student must be:
A high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.
An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.
An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Note: There are no limits to the number of applicants per chapter.
Timeline
Timeline
September 16, 2024: Application opens
November 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (ET): Submission deadline
February 2025: Applicants receive notifications
To start the process click on the link below:
For juniors and seniors in Student Council:
The National Association of Student Councils Scholarship program recognizes high school juniors and seniors who embody the core tenets of NASC: leadership, service, student voice, and engagement. This year, we are awarding $100,000 to students with a strong record of leadership in their school’s student council—$1,000 to 75 finalists and $5,000 to five national winners.
Eligiblity
Eligiblity
To be eligible, a student must be:
A high school junior or senior who is a current officer of their school’s student council, which must have an active affiliation with NASC.
An NASC student account holder, verified as a member by the NASC council adviser.
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Note: Although there are no limits to the number of student applicants from a student council, there is a maximum of one winner per school.
Timeline
September 24, 2024: Application open
December 4, 2024: Application deadline
February 2025: Winner announcement
To start the process click on the link below:
BHS Happenings
BHS Happenings
Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest
Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest
Here are some photos from our recent Red Ribbon Week Door decoration contest. The winning AA class will get a pizza party courtesy of the ECHO Coalition. Mrs. Rockey's class had the winning door.
Stats Carnival
Stats Carnival
The high school statistics class hosted a carnival to apply their knowledge of probability and expected value of games of chance. The Stats students worked in groups to create their own original game, calculated the probabilities and expected values of the game, and then built the game for guests to play. The students recorded data throughout the carnival and then reconciled actual earnings (of monopoly money) with their expected earnings. This is an annual event, and always a class favorite!
Senior Day of Service
Based on the idea of Mahatma Gandhi who believed "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" BHS held their 3rd annual Senior Day of Service. Organized by Mrs. Arthur, the Class of 2025 spent the day of Tuesday, October 24th out and around the Bryan Community.
A morning of community service projects followed by a class picnic on the Courthouse Square and an afternoon movie (courtesy of The Bryan Theatre).
Students helped at BHS & various Bryan businesses and community organizations, including New Hope Community Church; St. Patrick's Catholic Church; The Bryan Theatre; City of Bryan Parks & Recreation Department; Williams County Humane Society; Bryan Senior Center; BHS Swim in conjunction with Williams County YMCA; and Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Elevate and Inspire Career Showcase
Elevate and Inspire Career Showcase
On Wednesday, October 23rd, BHS held their Elevate and Explore Career Event. This event was open to all juniors and seniors across Williams County. The event was supported by WEDCO, around 50 NW Ohio businesses and 5 school districts in Williams County. Before the event, students saw a video featuring Lt. Governor Jon Husted who explained to those juniors and seniors attending what to expect at the Elevate and Explore Career Event. It also outlined the career fair experience, highlighted the companies that attended, and addressed important soft skills such as professional attire, eye contact, and effective handshakes.
Four County Career Center
Four County Career Center
Congratulation to these BHS and Four County Career Center Seniors who were placed in jobs around Williams County:
Dakota Brandeberry
Diesel Mechanics program
Working at Bryan Truck Lines in Montpelier
Patience Johnson
Early Childhood Education
Working at Sandy Cay, Inc. in Bryan
Florence Jones
Electrical program
Working at Mark It Done in Ney
Gabriel Ledyard
Automotive Technologies program
Working at Advanced Rehabilitation Technology in Bryan
New - Cade Spisak
Welding program
Working at PR Weld in Stryker
Raymond Walker
Automotive Technologies
Working at Derrow Shirkey Ford in Montpelier
Congratulations to BHS and Four County Career Center senior Kirie Phipps for being selected as Student of the Month at FCCC. Kirie is the daughter of David Phipps and Brittany Kunkel and is in the Visual Art & Design program. Kirie was nominated by her instructor, Ms. Rausch. She is a member of Skills USA, and is on the Career Center Honor Roll. After Kirie graduates, she plans to become a tattoo apprentice.
Congratulations to BHS and Four County Career Center senior Jared Schelling for being selected as Student of the Month at FCCC. Jared is the son of Victoria Schelling and is in the Environmental Horticulture program. Jared was nominated by his academic instructor, Mrs. Martin. He is a member of FFA at the Career Center. After Jared graduates, he plans to work in the landscaping field.
It is always nice seeing our high school students work with our middle school students. Recently, our eighth-grade students from Bryan Middle School, took part in the “Exploring Careers Hands On for 8th Graders” (ECHO for 8th Graders) program hosted at Four County Career Center. Career Explorers from the Career Center provided guidance to the students, helping them explore various career paths of interest as they prepare for their future. Pictured in the Precision Machining & Robotics lab are Bryan 8th graders (SECOND LEFT TO RIGHT) Mikayla Asbury, Luis Mesa-Ruiz, and Mason Grime with Career Explorer (LEFT) Wes Robinson (Bryan).
Six students from the Four County Career Center’s FFA Chapter recently participated in the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, themed “Engage.” During the convention, these FFA members took part in a range of leadership and team-building workshops and explored the college and career expo. The expo offered valuable insights into various agricultural career paths and opportunities for further education and training. Those attending from BHS and Four County Career Center was Brianna Collins (Far R) who is in the Veterinary Assisting program.
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