Lady Cardinal Playoff Action!

The first round of the state playoffs is against Cy Ridge on Monday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. Come along and support Bellaire Volleyball. Tickets are five dollars and can be purchased online here. #CardinalProud

Bellaire Defeats Chavez

With Thursday's win over Chavez, the Varsity football team qualified for the playoffs. Next Thursday, November 2, Bellaire takes on Lamar at 7:00 p.m. at Butler Stadium. We are #CardinalProud!

NWEA Map Growth Test Family Reports

Students enrolled in Algebra 1, Biology English I, and English II, or students STAAR retesting in these subjects, took the NWEA earlier this month. NWEA Map Growth Family Reports were sent home through English courses last Monday, October 23rd.

Linked below are resources parents can use to learn more about the test and their student's test report.

• NWEA Family Guide
• Family Report Video

STAAR Tutorials

Students retesting in Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, and English II should sign up for a STAAR tutorial after school. Students can sign up through their math, English, or science teacher or by registering here.

Students retesting in English I and II have been reassigned to new Tutorial Advocacy classes. Student contracts for tutorial attendance will be sent home through English teachers on Monday. Contracts are to be signed by the student and the parent and returned..

Homecoming 2023

Our homecoming weekend was a huge success! Varsity football defeated Sam Houston, we hosted a packed tailgate, and wrapped up the day with our Glam and Glitz homecoming dance! Congratulations to the students who were elected to the 2023 Homecoming Court! #CardinalProud

A HUGE shout out to the Bellaire HS PTO for their support in organizing and sponsoring both our tailgate and homecoming dance. We know how much work went into both events and we are very grateful! #ThankYou

PTO Fun Food Sale

No tricks, just treats for sale on October 31st. The PTO will have donuts, Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, candy, chips and soda for sale before school and during lunch. Travelin' Tom's Food Truck will have coffee for sale before and after school in the school's front parking lot.

Stronger Together Annual Campaign

We want to make sure everyone heard the thank you last week!



On behalf of the teachers, staff, and students, THANK YOU for your donations to the 2023-2024 Stronger Together Annual Campaign!

Thanks to the generosity of the BHS families who participated, we were able to reach 96% of our goal. 

The funds received will be instrumental in supporting our teachers to provide the higher standards in learning Bellaire High School is known for.

Thank you for investing in your children's education!

With gratitude,

The BHS PTO Fundraising Team

Diwali and Garba Celebration

Bellaire South Asian Student Association club will be celebrating Diwali and Garba with performances in the auditorium with food and drinks for sale after. 

Study Abroad Scholarship Night: Nov. 9

HISD high school students and their families are invited to a Study Abroad Scholarship Night at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 9 at the Bellaire High School auditorium. Representatives from study abroad organizations offering financial assistance for students to study abroad with share information about their programs and applications. Students can study abroad for as short as a week or as long as a year, and there are opportunities to travel to every continent except Antarctica. Contact Elizabeth Chapman, Bellaire High School Study Abroad Coordinator, at echapman@houstonisd.org with any questions.

2024 Seniors, Parents, and Guardians

To be included in your yearbook, Seniors must have their portrait taken by CADY by NOVEMBER 19.

Book your CADY session NOW to ensure your portrait is a part of this tradition. Go to cady.com/schedule to book your appointment.

DON’T get left out of your yearbook! Seniors who do not take a portrait by this date will be listed as “not photographed.” We have notified Seniors multiple times through their school email about this deadline.

Questions regarding senior portraits can be emailed to andrea.negri@houstonisd.org

Girls Soccer Tryouts

Girls Soccer Tryouts will take place Monday, November 27th - Wednesday, November 29th from 4:30-5:30pm. You must have an updated physical in order to try out - no exceptions! If you are interested in trying out, please fill out this form.

Club Meetings - Which ones are you going to?

208 club meetings are happening during Cycle 2! That's 208 opportunities for students to find connection and community. Check out the club meeting schedule here.

Library News

This week is Media Literacy Week! We celebrated by practicing and understanding concepts related to Access, Analyze, Evaluate, Create, and Act. On Canvas, each student had the opportunity to participate in a discussion after playing a game, watching a video, and learning. Students who participate in at least 3 out of 5 of the discussions will earn the Media Literacy Week Badge on our Incentives Website. 

The library also hosted the principles of technology classes to go through research in the design process. They completed a WebQuest with research on various famous bridges, famous bridge failures, and the basic forms, functions and mechanics behind how bridges work! Look out for our October Statistics coming soon- to see how October stacked up against our previous months!

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Volunteer Information: 

If you are interested in more information about the BHS Library, donating, or volunteering in the library during Cardinal Hour, click here.

Holiday Evergreen Fundraiser

Share the holiday spirit this season & support the Bellaire High School Golf Team! Order fresh & and handcrafted Noble Fir Christmas Wreath by 11/9/23 for direct delivery to your family, friends and clients after Thanksgiving! Your support makes a huge difference! Scan QR code to order before 11/9/23!

From the Bellaire Counseling Department:

In case you missed this message last week, it's a good reminder for everyone!

October SEL Lesson: Self Control

Learning Self Control

When you are feeling frustrated and angry, it is important to learn how to control your emotions and develop self-control. Self-control is the ability to regulate your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help you reach a goal, or help keep a conversation moving forward. There are three ways to determine your control: your behavior, your words, and your mindset. The only thing in the world you can truly control is yourself. There are so many things in the world you cannot control. You cannot control other people’s behaviors, words, and mindsets. However, learning to control your behavior, words, and mindset drives us to be able to make better choices in our relationships and interpersonal skills.

Go with the Flow

Not everything in life should cause stress or drama. When facing an unexpected challenge, think about how your behavior, words, and mindset can quickly make it worse or even better. For instance, you are getting ready to go out with your friends, and you have a flat tire. Do you overreact and yell mean things and get mad at the people around you because you are now going to be late? Or do you focus on getting the tire fixed, call your friend to tell you will be late, call a friend a friend for a ride, or call for an Uber? In this situation, you get to choose your behavior, words, and mindset. Now, think to yourself how you would handle this unexpected situation. You have a major test for chemistry the next day, and the internet at your house goes out. How can your behavior, words, and mindset help this situation?

One important thing to remember when working on self-control is looking at the bigger picture. Should you really be putting negative energy into the event? Or should you take control of the situation and work towards positive outcomes?

Remember, you can only control your behavior, words, and mindset. With time and practice, you will be able to learn to regulate and alter your responses to avoid undesirable situations.

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