This week, Oct. 16-21, is Homecoming Week at BHS. On Thursday, Oct. 19, there will be a students-only pep rally for the 7 p.m. football game vs. Northwest Catholic. The following day, there will be a home girls flag football game at 7 p.m. A school dance caps the spirit-filled week Saturday, Oct. 21.
A group of Global Experience Magnet School students recently won 1st place in a business competition, hosted by SuitUP, a non-profit organization that offers students the opportunity to see what it’s like to work in a a corporate environment.
For this competition, students Caden Jolly, Ayla Green and Daylin McKim traveled to New York City to work at the corporate offices of Kearney, a global management consulting firm.
The students pitched to the judges of Kearney employees their idea of “Swish Juice”, a vending machine that allows customers to mix and match juices to make unique flavors.
GEMS plans to continue its relationship with SuitUp and provide more students with opportunities to experience the corporate world and engage in business-related competitions.
Congratulations to Senior Student-Athlete Jaden Smith on breaking the school record in the Boys 5K! Jaden ran 17:54 in the dual meet vs Windsor this past Tuesday. His time breaks the previous record set by Logan Colon in 2018.
For the second year in a row, BHS' Athletic Department has been awarded the Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award. It honors BHS' commitment to sportsmanship and the work of the Warhawk Class Act Council. This year, the BHS Athletic Department will focus on a mental health initiative as it relates to good sportsmanship and being a positive role model.
For the second year in a row, BHS' Athletic Department has been awarded the Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award. It honors BHS' commitment to sportsmanship and the work of the Warhawk Class Act Council. This year, the BHS Athletic Department will focus on a mental health initiative as it relates to good sportsmanship and being a positive role model.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is seeing more domestic violence cases this year, including more cases of family violence involving children. A community forum, hosted by the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, is being conducted Monday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the town's community center, 330 Park Ave. Attendees will learn how to spot signs of domestic abuse and how to help - including available resources.
For everything you need to know about Homecoming Week at BHS, click on the link below: https://www.smore.com/uy7cw.
Next week is Homecoming at BHS! We have a week full of events planned to include: Spirit Week, the Homecoming Football Game, the Girls Flag Football Game, Pep Rally and the Homecoming Dance!
Friends, family, fraternity brothers and colleagues say farewell and thank you to BOE chairman Donald Harris, Jr. (center, with wife Dr. Martha Brackeen-Harris) and BOE member Robert Ike (checkered suit). Both are retiring from the board and served the town, with distinction, for more that a decade on the board. Tuesday was their last public BOE meeting.
Bloomfield Public Schools sends heartfelt condolences to the Windsor Public Schools family and the family of deceased student-athlete Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera: https://www.courant.com/2023/10/10/windsor-high-football-player-dies-after-losing-consciousness-at-practice/
Come out and support the Girls Varsity Soccer Team today at 3:45 p.m. as they take on the East Hartford Hornets at home.
For all the news on what is going on and coming up at BHS, click on the link for BHS' Weekly Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/yn9dw.
More on district students' travel to Bridgeport Friday to witness NAACP's 11th Annual Great Debate. A team from Yale competed against Howard University's debate team: https://www.bloomfieldschools.org/
A contingent of Carmen Arace Middle School students and the freshman class at Bloomfield High School attended Fridays' NAACP's Great Debate between Yale and Howard University in Bridgeport.
The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater event was moderated by White House Correspondent April Ryan. It provided students the opportunity to learn more about the importance of research, oral argument, civil debate, critical thinking and sportsmanship.
About 5,000 students from around CT were in attendance.
Yesterday, the BHS Girls Varsity Soccer Team defeated Windsor, 2-1. Goals for the Warhawks were scored by: Sianna Lloyd and Arianna Reid with an assist from Taylor Jackson. Congratulations to Coach Gibbs, Coach Cavalier and all of the girls on a great win!
School will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Enjoy the extended weekend.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is seeing more domestic violence cases this year, including more cases of family violence involving children.
A community forum, hosted by the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, is being conducted Monday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the town's community center, 330 Park Ave. Attendees will learn how to spot signs of domestic abuse and how to help - including available resources.
School will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Enjoy the extended weekend.
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Come out and support the Boys Varsity Soccer Team today at home at 3:45 p.m. as they take on Manchester High School! The Girls Varsity Soccer Team will take on Windsor today at 3:45 p.m. at Windsor High School.