STAAR Testing Continues

Students will take the Algebra I STAAR test on Wednesday, May 1st. We encourage all students to get a good night's sleep the day before testing and to eat a healthy breakfast.



Testing students will receive their room assignments the day before each test. Lists will be posted on campus for students to reference.

Some students who are not testing will follow a reroute plan due to classrooms being used for testing.

Bellaire Softball Moves on to Round Two of the State Playoffs

The Lady Cardinals took care of business and swept Cy-Fair this weekend in the first round of the state playoffs. This week they will take on Cinco Ranch. Please watch social media for game and ticket information. #CardinalProud

Apply for a PTO Summer Award - Deadline to Apply Approaching

The PTO recognizes the educational value of Study Abroad programs and supports the efforts of students that seek to broaden their international understanding. The PTO will also support domestic enrichment programs that offer the same opportunities for service and leadership. Applications are due by 11:59pm May 3, 2024. 

Bellaire AP/IB Exam Review Sessions

Mark your calendars for our AP and IB Review Sessions. The exams are coming! #HardWorkPaysOff

Travel to South Korea in 2025 and Greece in 2026

Bellaire High School students and parents are invited to join us on our upcoming Cardinals Take Flight Spring Break trips!

In 2026, we will travel to Greece to see the real Mount Olympus, visit the floating monasteries of Meteora, ask questions at the Oracle of Delphi, experience the site of the Spartan battle at Thermopylae, sample local olives, feta, and honey, and cruise through the Saronic Islands.

And in 2025, we will experience both the past and the future on a tour of South Korea to travel by bullet train, visit temples, taste delicious treats at street markets, participate in tae kwon do and cooking classes, spend some time on the beach, and learn about the history and culture of the country.

Join us at our meeting on Monday, April 29 at 6:00 PM to learn more. Both high school and college credit are available! Click here for more information!

Zoned Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection Review - May 1st

The Bellaire Counselors have visited feeder middle schools and met with students for course selection for the 2024-2025 school year. They are hosting a meeting for Zoned families to review student's course selection choices on May 1st at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. Parking will be available in the parking garage. Families should enter the building through the main entrance on S. Rice.

Bellaire Belles Spring Show

Bellaire Belles Dance Team presents Spring Show 2024 , Love is in the Air, at 6:30 pm on Friday, May 3rd, in the Auditorium. Ticket is $5. Advance ticket purchase online at https://bellairebelles.ludus.com/index.php. Click here to buy your tickets now.

Bellaire Yearbook Distribution

The Bellaire Yearbook will be having its distribution day on May 2nd for the entire day in front of room 1306 in the cafeteria. Stop by to collect your yearbook or see if you can buy a leftover one for $100, cash only! Don't forget if you haven't bought a yearbook you can still order one online on our website at bellaireyearbook.com! We might not have any leftovers soon so order as soon as possible!

ILPC Yearbook Awards

Carillon staffers took home 30 awards from the Interscholastic League Press Conference’s Individual Achievement Awards, which recognize outstanding work published in Texas student media.

For the 17th consecutive year, the Carillon received a Star Award from ILPC. Star Awards recognize the top publications for that year. The 2023 Carillon earned a Bronze Star Award from the organization.

For a complete list of ALL the awards received, please visit our website by clicking here.

Bellaire Students Qualify for National History Day

After winning first place in the district HISD competition, Bellaire's History Day team (Julia Choi, Parisa Gopal, Joy Xia, Miranda Wang, and Sara Bangale) participated in the Texas History Day competition at UT Austin on April 20th with their documentary titled “Portsmouth's Legacy: a Treaty that Redefined Nations.” They qualified for the National History Day competition held at the University of Maryland this June. They will also be starting a club next year for students who want to participate in the National History Day competition.

Club Meeting Schedule and Club Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year

Students in 9th and 10th grade may submit an application to form a new club for the Fall 2024 semester using submitting this form.

The Cycle 6 club meeting schedule is here! Finish out the end of the year with a great group of friends pursuing a passion project. Click here to see which clubs are meeting this week. Get connected with a club before the end of the year!

Class of 2024 Prom

Prom is Saturday, May 18th at the Museum of Natural Science. Senior dues cover the cost of prom for a student. If a Senior is bringing a guest that is not a Senior at Bellaire High School they may purchase a prom ticket for the guest May 13-17. Guest tickets to prom are $100. A Non-Bellaire student or a student that attends Bellaire who is not a senior must also submit a signed Prom Contract at the time of ticket purchase. A copy of the Prom Contract can be downloaded here.

Parent Volunteers for After Prom Party

Volunteers are needed to check students in and facilitate games and prizes at After Prom. Click here for more information on shifts and to sign up.

Help us provide prizes for seniors at After Prom. Click here to access an Amazon Wish LIst and sponsor a prize for a senior! The prize will come directly to the school for distribution at After Prom to a lucky senior!

Theatre Department Company Class Auditions

Auditions for the 2024-2025 JV/Varsity Company Classes will take place on May 1, 2, and 3 after school in the black box. Auditions are scheduled in 5 minute blocks. Please email kboffone@houstonisd.org for more information and to schedule an audition.

Additional information can be found here.

Senior Final Exams

Final Exams for seniors will be administered May 16-22 during scheduled class times. Students seeking an exemption from a final exam should complete an Exemption Form and turn it into their teacher for approval. Requirements for being exempt can be found on our website here. Students can also download an exemption form here.

Seniors will have a normal schedule and attend all classes the week of May 27-31 and begin Senior Activities on June 3rd.

Library News

April has been a busy but slow month for the library. With Testing season in full swing, the library has had to adjust with closures, relocations, and staffing for the month of April. Yet, the numbers for this month so far are nothing to be ashamed of! We have some upcoming important dates: 

May 17th is the day all library books are due for the school year! This allows the library to perform inventory and see how many books are still out and about at the end of the year. 

Some highlights include: Ms. Carpenter was out last week as she was presenting at the state wide, Texas Library Association annual conference. She presented on all of the wonderful things that have been accomplished by Bellaire HS library- steps to opening a new Secondary Library and presenting on various virtual programming. Some curricular highlights has been Ms. Carpenter helping Ms. Dupont revamp her Sociology capstone project. Ms. Dupont will be co-teaching Sociology on and off for the rest of this cycle. 

Seeking Host Families for Exchange Students!

AFS is looking for a host family to welcome Shawn from China! Please email Ms. Chapman at echapman@houstonisd.org if you might be interested.

Parents Volunteers - We Need You!

Want to get more involved? Join the PTO Board or serve as a committee chair. The PTO loves new volunteers, and it's a great opportunity to learn more about the school.

For volunteer opportunities and to nominate someone or self-nominate, please fill out this form. 

Parents On Patrol - Join POP

Sign up to be a part of Parents on Patrol! Volunteers that help keep our campus safe. 

We could use more volunteers, especially men, to join our group of dedicated volunteers. 

The hours are flexible -- sign up here today!

Upcoming Events:

Please be sure and check the Bellaire High School Calendar for upcoming events! You can bookmark our calendar here.

If you have a school event that you would like to post in the E-News, please read below and submit it through Bellaire Share!

It Takes A Village...

Please help us collect important information and bring student and staff accomplishments to our school community. Please share with us Bellaire HS activities and student achievements. You can upload your pictures or event notices. Together, we can accomplish a lot. You can submit information anytime on the homepage on the right side of the page or bookmark this link.

Thank you to the Bellaire PTO Corporate Sponsors for 2023-2024