Welcome to your sophomore year! There is a lot of important information on this page that has been updated for the 2024-2025 school year. Please visit this page throughout the year for any important updates regarding the sophomore class. Additionally, students may receive updates via their school email, so it is important for each student to check their email regularly for any updates. For important information for all of BHS, parents and students can also check the daily bulletin throughout the school year. 

Lockers – New this year, lockers will be assigned only when requested. To request a locker, please click here and fill out the following form and you will be sent your information via your school email. If you have any issues, please see the secretaries in the main office for assistance.  Once a locker has been assigned to you it will be yours for your entire four years at BHS. A school-issued lock will be on your locker….personal locks are NOT allowed. A reminder that students are NOT allowed to move to another locker or share lockers. If a locker has been assigned, your locker information will appear on the top of your printed schedule. 

School Supply List – In high school, the supplies you need depend upon the classes you have chosen. At Freshman Orientation, you will have an opportunity to meet with your teachers and find out what supplies are used in each class. A good student needs the right tools to be successful. In general, you should have a notebook and folder for each class, pens, pencils, a calculator and a backpack. A student planner is a great way to keep yourself organized and on-track!

Room Numbers – Afraid you will get lost? No need to worry! While BHS is a big building that may seem overwhelming, just remember that everyone in ninth grade is in the same boat. In a few short days, things won’t seem so new and you’ll be on your way to knowing all the exciting things BHS has to offer! 

Here’s a hint -- when you see a room number on your schedule, just remember that the SECOND NUMBER tells you which floor the room is on and the FIRST NUMBER tells you which section of the building….section one is closer to the Front Doors and section two is closer to the Bus Doors. For example: Rm 2128 is on the first floor, second section. Rm 1234 is on the second floor, first section.

Admit to Class – If you come to school late, please report to the Attendance Secretaries in the Main Office for an Admit to Class. Your parent/guardian should call the Main Office before you arrive so your absence can be excused. If your parent/guardian has called ahead of time, they do not need to come into the Office with you. The Office has an answering machine 24 hours a day, so your parent/guardian can leave a message anytime. Last Names A-K, should call 218-444-1600 ext. 63303. Last Names L-Z, should call 218-444-1600 ext. 63301. 

Permit to Leave – If you need to leave during the school day, please pick up a Permit to Leave from the Main Office before you go to class. Your parent should call the Main Office with information about the date, time and reason for your absence. Teachers will not release you from class unless you show them the Permit to Leave when class starts. If your parent has called ahead of time, they do not need to come in to the Office to pick you up. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences – BHS conferences are held in the evenings, at the mid-point of each term. Conferences are held Open House style with the teaching staff in the BHS Commons from 4-7 pm. In-person conferences are not scheduled and are on a first come first served basis. From 7-8 pm, teachers will conduct conferences via phone and email.  If you would like to request to be contacted by phone or email, please click here and fill out the conference sign-up.

Here are the 2024-2025 conference dates for BHS:

• Term 1 Conferences – October 3, 2024

• Term 2 Conferences – December 12, 2024 

• Term 3 Conferences – February 27, 2025

• Term 4 Conferences – May 1, 2025 

**Please be aware that November 7 and March 13 are listed as conference days on the Bemidji Area Schools District Calendar. These dates are only for elementary and middle school conferences. 

Health Office – If you become ill during the school day, please report to the Health Office. Our school Health Paraprofessionals will make an assessment and call your parent/guardian. They will give you a Permit to Leave campus, so you won’t need to stop in the Main Office. If you become ill and just leave campus without the Permit to Leave, you will be marked unexcused.  The health office can be reached at 218-444-1600 ext. 63317 or ext. 63157.

Food Services:

For all food service inquiries, please contact the District Food Service Office at 218-333-3100 ext. 31141 or 31142 or Fax: 218-333-3164

Graduation Requirements: This is very Important!!! To graduate from Bemidji High School in 2027, a student needs a total of 35 credits.  

35 Credits required for graduation:

• 4 credits in English

• 4 credits in Math

• 4 credits in Science

• 4 credits in Social Studies

• 1 credit in Arts (visual arts, music, and performing arts & media arts)

• 1 credit in Physical Education

• 1/2 credit in Health      

• 1/2 credit in Personal Finance

• Remaining credits in electives

Please pay attention to your credits.  It doesn’t take much to fall behind!  If you fail a core class, see your academic dean of students as soon as possible to discuss your options.

Driver’s Education – BHS does not offer a driver’s education class. 

Bemidji Driving School can be reached at 218-759-2684 or at bemidjidrivingschool.com.

Headwaters Driving School is excited to announce that the state of MN has approved its online driver’s education course.  Who can take this course? Any student ages 14-17 years old. Complete your 30 hour classroom requirement ONLINE and at your own pace with a LOCAL company. Register Online @ headwatersdrivingschool.com and start your class TODAY!

School Pictures: Picture Day is September 12, 2024.   Retakes will be held on October 10, 2024.  Pictures will be ordered through Jostens Pix at shop.jostenspix.com with Event Code FE146124. Please note: All students must have their picture taken so that student ID cards can be printed. Pictures can be ordered at any time.