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September 20, 2013
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Deadline Today     BERNARDS HIGH SCHOOL WALL OF HONOR 

The deadline for the newly created Bernards High School Wall of Honor has been extended to September 20th!  Please help us in spreading the word about this exciting project.  Click here for more information and to access the nomination forms.

 

New     ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS

The Debate Team is recruiting interested students.  No experience necessary! Sign-up in Ms. Cerza's room, D-201.  Students will engage in Public Forum Debate.  Two-person teams compete against their peers in a competitive, yet fun environment!  Students are encouraged to participate with friends.  Chromebooks will be provided for students' convenience.  Recent debate topics include: Junk food should be banned in schools.  Schools should be year-round.  The costs of a college education outweigh the benefits.   



Next Weekend     ATTENTION STUDENTS TAKING THE SAT OR PSAT

The SAT Bootcamp, an intensive test preparation seminar, will take place at Bernards High School from 9-1 on September 28th & 29th; students attend both days. Click here for more information or visit www.catalystprep.com to register or call 1.800.235.0056 for more information. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits the Mountaineer Booster Club! 

 

 

New     DISTRICT REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT AND SAVES $$$

Solar panels were installed on the roofs of the Bernards High School and Bedwell Elementary School.  The Somerset Hills School District has begun saving a significant amount of money and has reduced its "carbon footprint" through its use of renewable energy.  Kiosks have been installed at both schools to illustrate the savings.  Realtime information is also available online; click here to view information about the high school and click here to view information about the elementary school.

 

 

SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

RHA's Old Fashioned Country Fair will be held on Sunday, October 13th from 11:30-4:30 at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve in Bedminster.  Click here for more information regarding this service learning opportunity.

 

 

New     RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS

The search is on to find our top youth volunteer. If you're selected, you could receive $1,000, a silver medallion, and a trip to Washington D.C. next May. If you've made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, see Ms. Sosely in the Guidance Department for an application.

 

 

New     AMERICAN RED CROSS CLUB

Are you looking to join a new club and get involved? If so, consider joining the American Red Cross club, in its second year at Bernards. Interested students should see Ms. Sosely in the Guidance Department or stay tuned for the next meeting, which will be October 2nd.

 

 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS

The manager of Bernardsville Centre (the shopping center that houses Kings, Burger King, etc.) and the Bernardsville Police have informed BHS that during this past summer they have encountered problems with disruptive and uncooperative high school students at the Centre.  The Centre manager notified BHS that they will be installing a new fence and that the cut through from BHS to the Centre will be closed.  Students are not permitted to walk through the woods to the Centre.  Students are also prohibited from climbing over retaining walls and/or fences to access the Centre.  Any senior students who attempt to leave campus through the woods and/or over the retaining wall/fence will have their senior privileges suspended or revoked.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

  

  

SOMERSET HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLINE PAYMENTS!

The district is excited to announce that parents can now pay Co-Curricular and Home School Association fees online through our new Web Store! Parents can make payments online while on their home or work computer, any time of the day. It takes just a few minutes to make an online payment using a VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit or debit card.  Payments will be processed on a secure site, powered by RevTrak.  Visit shsd.revtrak.net to learn more about our new online payment processor.

 


DISTRICT CALENDAR
Click here for a copy of the Somerset Hills School District Calendar for the 2013-14 school year.
 

Deadline in Two Weeks     ATTENTION SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS 

PSAT Tests will be taken at BHS during the morning on Wednesday, October 16, 2013.  Forms will be distributed to each student in homeroom on Friday, September 6th. Please return the form and payment of $25.00 cash or check made out to Bernards High School for registration.  Click here for a copy of the form.  All registration forms and payments must be returned Ms. Acuff or Ms. Norton in the Guidance Department no later than Friday, October 4th at 3:00 p.m.

 

Next Tuesday     ICE HOCKEY TEAM GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER

The ice hockey team is very excited to formally announce their second fundraiser for the upcoming hockey season.  Click here for more information about the 2nd Annual SHIHA Golf Outing that will take place at Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Neshanic Station, NJ on Tuesday, September 24th.

  

  

STUDENT HANDBOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE...CORRECTION

Click here to access the 2013-2014 student handbook.  Please be advised that there is an error on the school calendar on p. 70.  School WILL BE in session on November 25, 26, & 27.


Mountaineer Booster Club
New     BOOSTER CLUB MEETINGS
The Booster Club will meet on the following dates:

October 8th 7:30 pm

November 12th 7:30 pm

All are welcome to attend.

Home and School Association
Deadline for Inclusion in Directory Today     
MEMBERSHIP AND DIRECTORY (Register Online!)

The BHS Home & School Association invites your family to join them for the

2013-2014 school year.  Come be a part of this group that supports ALL BHS

students!  Click here to access the BHS HSA homepage.  At the bottom of the page you will find options for completing your membership form.  Registration and payment can now be completed ELECTRONICALLY!  Electronic registration is fast, easy and secure!  Just follow the link on the HSA webpage, fill out the online form and make an electronic payment through RevTrak.  (You can even make an additional donation to HSA electronically!)  You may also download the printable version of the form .  Please register by Friday, September 20th to be included in the HSA online student/family directory!  The HSA looks forward to you joining and thanks all who have already become members!


Somerset Hills Education Foundation SHEF
CHILI COOK-OFF EVENT PLANNER POSITION AVAILABLE

The Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) is seeking an Event Planner for the 2014 Chili Cook-Off!  This is a part-time, paid position!!  Click here to see the full description!


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