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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.
Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phone Policy
We have been asked if the cell phone policy for the 6-12 building has changed. In reality, there has been no major change to the cell phone policy for our building. Students may have cell phones before/after school, in between classes and at lunch. This policy has been in place for a number of years.
This year, a majority of teachers decided cell phones would not be permitted in the classroom. This move was made to reduce the amount of disruption from cell phones in the classroom. In some classrooms, teachers have students place their cell phone in a wall pouch for the class period. In other classrooms, they must keep it in their book bags. Teachers may still give assignments where students use their cell phone in class or study hall. In those situations, it isn't an issue.
In general, please avoid calling or texting your child directly during the school day if it can be avoided. We do ask parents to reach out to the school and/or their child by calling 419-636-4536 in case of emergency. We can then call your child to the office at the least disruptive time. This will avoid disrupting classroom instruction and the learning of those around your child. It also prevents your child from missing out on lesson information and from potential behavior issues.
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 are happening for seniors from October 15-18 to help them prepare for the career event on October 23.
For our sophomores, it will happen from November 12-15 in preparation for the Four County tour on December 5.
Finally, for our juniors, it will happen from November 18-22.
There was a Future Plans meeting on September 10th for parents. To learn more, see the presentation and video recording of the meeting below.
MoveUp with Future Plans flier.pdf
Guidance Items
Guidance Items
Free College Applications
Free College Applications
The following PUBLIC universities have free applications right now:
The following PUBLIC universities have free applications right now:
Bowling Green State University - Fall 2025 is FREE Friday, Oct. 11 through Oct. 31 to encourage seniors to apply early. The Common Application is free with the code "BGSU." A student should only submit the Falcon Application or Common Application.
Kent State University - FFREE Oct. 1 to Nov. 1
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.
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:
Homecoming 2024 Highlights
Homecoming 2024 Highlights
We have closed the book on Homecoming 2024. It was a busy week for the high school students with:
Community Game Night
Bonfire
PK-8 Pep Assembly
HS Homecoming Assembly
Homecoming Pre-game
Homecoming Dance
BHS Happenings
BHS Happenings
2024 National Honor Society Inductions
2024 National Honor Society Inductions
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, we inducted 34 juniors & seniors into our chapter of National Honor Society. Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society was established to recognize outstanding high school students.
Selection is based on four criteria: service, leadership, scholarship and character. Students are required to assist their community, school, or other organizations. The power of NHS lies in its unique model that allows a high degree of flexibility and autonomy for local chapters to innovate and evolve while staying true to the NHS National Constitution. Each chapter becomes a creative engine, promoting Honor Society standards while nurturing a culture of initiative, resourcefulness, and ingenuity.
Congratulations on this significant accomplishment! We echo Mrs. Rockey's words to work hard & represent NHS well.
Manufacturing Day @ NSCC
Manufacturing Day @ NSCC
Students from Mr. O'Dell and Mrs. Foust's Career Readiness English Class explored a variety of trades and manufacturing opportunities with hands on activities as part of the annual Manufacturing Day event held at Northwest State Community College on Friday, October 4th. There were a lot of good learning opportunities to help them prepare for their future.
Pink-Out Tailgate
Pink-Out Tailgate
On Friday, September 27th, we held our annual Pink Out Tailgate. Nothing like hot dogs, chips and school cookies to help kick-off a Friday night football game.
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
Raymond Walker
Automotive Technologies
Working at Derrow Shirkey Ford in Montpelier
The 2024-2025 Student Council members have been chosen by Four County Career Center. The Student Council is responsible for organizing special student projects during the school year as well as the end of the year Student Appreciation Day. Bryan senior Braydon Buchanan (Back row on the right) is in the Veterinary Assisting program. Student Council Advisors are English Instructors Ashley Kansen and Hannah Glore.
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