Photo courtesy of Mike Moore

Monday, June 10 - B2 Day

Last Day of Classes

Tuesday, June 11

Final Exams 1A/1B

Wednesday, June 12

Final Exams 2A/2B

Thursday, June 13

Final Exams 3A/3B

Friday, June 14

Final Exams 4A/4B

Coming Soon

Last Day of School June 17th (Student Dismissal 10 a.m.)

Billerica Memorial High School’s Daily Announcements

Any student interested in taking AP Psychology next year should see Mr. Goddard in Room D350 for the summer work.

All students are reminded that they should sign up for a summer reading book before leaving for the summer break. Summer reading materials have been sent to your BMHS email and can also be found on the BMHS website.

Monday, June 10, 2024

Last Day of classes

The next Spanish National Honor Society meeting is on Monday, June 10th immediately after school in B327. Members, please check Google Classroom for details.

Attention All Dancers! There will be an informational meeting right after school on Monday June 10th in B121 for anyone interested in joining the Dance Team next school year! Please see Mrs. Tracy or Emily Clarke with any questions! 

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Final Exams 1A & 1B

Buses depart at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Final Exams 2A & 2B

Buses depart at 11:30 a.m.

BMHS is going to Portugal in April 2025! To learn how you can travel to this amazing country join us for an informational zoom session on Wednesday June 12 at 6:30pm. See Ms. Honan for details.  

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Final Exams 3A & 3B

Buses depart at 11:30 a.m.

Friday, June 14, 2024

Final Exams 4A & 4B

Buses depart at 11:30 a.m.

Coming Soon:

Last Day – June 17^th

Student Final Exam Notes, June 2024

• All examinations and projects are counted as 10% of your 4th quarter average.

• You must arrive promptly for your exam. Failure to arrive on time for the exam may result in a scheduled make-up examination.

• Make-ups should be arranged with your teacher during the make-up time.

• The cafeteria will be open before the first exam and in between the exams for students.  If you arrive early for your exam you need to report to the cafeteria. You may not be in the halls, gymnasiums, or offices.

• No student may be in the halls once an examination begins; nor are you permitted to leave the test session before the end of the examination. 

• No make-ups of examinations will be permitted if you are absent from the examination unless your Assistant Principal regards the absence as exceptional.  Your parent should call the Assistant Principal’s office by 8AM on the day of the exam.   

• No students are permitted in the locker rooms or in the gyms during these test sessions. 

• Buses will run at the normal time in the morning followed by an 11:30 AM departure.

• Any misbehavior in the exam may result in the forfeiture of the exam.

Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2025 pictured below who were recognized as College Book Award recipients!

Many colleges and universities across the United States partner with high schools to ceremonially award College Book Awards to exceptional high school juniors. While the criteria for the award varies from school to school, the purpose of a College Book Award is essentially the same: to recognize distinguished youth, provide the next generation of emerging leaders an opportunity to develop a broader perspective of the world, and attract high-caliber students who are likely to succeed in the college's programs. 

Students Pictured: 

Back Row- Ifechukwu Iwuchukwu, Justin Rosa, Om Hirani, Christopher Hamilton, Nathan Boldebuck, Caden Campos, Caden Canney, Owen Swint

Middle Row- Emily Villa Jimenez, Ava Blodgett, Maria Digilio, Claire O'Connor, Kaylie Sullivan, Jillian Swinford, Tristan Nguyen, Julia Luther, Olivia Coyne, Melissa Panaligan, Gianna Nalumansi, Ananya Mathur, Zayaan Mamum, Madeline Murphy



Front Row- Kelly Shapleigh, Gina Rossi

On Thursday, the Billerica Fire Department warmly welcomed students and friends of our Best Buddies club for an engaging and educational experience. The students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as navigating through a simulated smoke-filled room, operating fire hoses, cleaning the fire truck, using the jaws of life, and learning how to hoist equipment with a pulley system. The highlight of the event was a fun and friendly tug of war challenge between the students and the firefighters, which resulted in an exciting victory for the students.

Ms. Tuxbury's dedication to her 48 students in the Child Development program at BMHS truly shines through as they selflessly volunteered for Math Day at Parker Elementary School. With meticulous preparation and enthusiasm, the volunteers curated engaging lessons for the twelve math interactive stations in the Parker Gym, creating a vibrant learning environment for the k-3 graders. The joy and fulfillment they experienced while facilitating these math activities is a testament to their passion for education and community service. The event's success was further highlighted by the exceptional management of Parker staff members Kathleen Cochran and Jen Dulong-Tringale. This collaborative effort not only fostered a love for math but also showcased the power of teamwork and dedication in making a positive impact on young minds. 

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Students Entering Grades 8- 12:

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, BMHS is once again promoting our Summer Reading program. Each spring, BMHS staff members choose books to read with students over the summer. Students will sign up to read a book before the school year ends, read the book over the summer, and then participate in book discussion groups next September. Students will also be expected to fill out a guiding questions note sheet and complete a written assessment during the first weeks of school next year. This program is designed to encourage the development of literacy skills and to foster a love of reading in all students. 

Attached below, please find a more detailed letter to parents and students, the guiding questions note sheet, a list of books in Google Slides and Google Sheets, and the student sign up form. If you have any questions regarding this program, its requirements, or the directions, please email Ms. Jessica Camasso at jcamasso@billericak12.com.

Thank you, happy reading, and happy summer!

Summer Reading Letter 2024

Summer Reading Choices 2024

Summer Reading Student List 2024

Summer Reading Student Sign Up 2024

June 2024

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The end of the school year is upon us. If your child has medication in the nurse’s office, please plan to pick it up by 1:00 pm on Friday June 14,2024 . Medication not picked up will be destroyed. 

Please note that the BMHS nurse’s office is located near the main entrance.  

Enclosed you will find several links to the Billerica Public School medication policy, prescriber's order form, asthma action plan, and allergy action plan for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. 

At the start of each school year, a new updated prescriber’s order is required for any medication that will be administered during the school day. This includes daily medications, epipens, inhalers and any other medication that would be administered during the school day.

Completed forms must be on file with the nurse’s office before medication can be administered.

Medication must be delivered to school by a parent/guardian in a labeled pharmacy container.

A reminder that all students who will be in Grade 9 for the 2024-2025 school year are required to have a current physical exam on file by September 30, 2024. You can either fax, scan to email or mail to BMHS c/o Nurses Office 35 River Street Billerica, MA 01821.

All students entering Grade 11 for the 2024-2025 school year are required to have the 2nd dose of Menacwy vaccine by their 16 year physical exam. You can either fax, scan to email or mail to BMHS c/o Nurses Office 35 River Street Billerica, MA 01821.

Please feel free to contact the nurse’s office with any questions. Contact information is listed below. 

Thank You,

The BMHS Nursing Team

Cindy Greenlaw LPN 978 528 8754 - cgreenlaw@billericak12.com

Denise Moore BSN, RN, NCSN 978 528 8757 - dmoore@billericak12.com

Maureen R. Venezia BSN, RN, NCSN 978 528-8758 - mvenezia@billericak12.com

Nurse’s fax number 978 528 8759

A round of applause for Ms. McDermott! 🎶✨ It's music to our ears hearing about the fantastic concert she organized for the residents of Billerica Housing. From Monday to Tuesday, the three Housing sites were filled with harmonious melodies and joyful tunes. Ms. McDermott's dedication and planning truly struck a chord with everyone, and her choirs brought a symphony of smiles to all. Just like a well-composed piece, the sense of community among her students was truly awe-inspiring. Bravo to Ms. McDermott and her talented choirs for spreading the gift of music and unity! 🎵👏

OUR SUMMER SHOW HAS SWITCHED TO THE HILARIOUS

25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

TUESDAY JUNE 18TH (PREVIEW PERFORMANCE)

THURSDAY JUNE 20TH

FRIDAY JUNE 21ST

SATURDAY JUNE 22ND

Grab a D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y and welcome to Spelling Bee! This heartfelt Tony-Award-Winning musical follows a group of wonderfully unique and impassioned adolescents as they compete for the bee championship. Featuring a thrilling score by William Finn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a joyful night of comedy and quirk that celebrates the pursuit of victory and the gift of being true to oneself.

Featuring: Molly Haggerty, Lauren Sargent, Erin Faria, Alexis Efstratiou, Nicole Burns, Jake Peterson, Charlotte Whitfield, Viviana Niebuhr, Jack Haroutunian, Sophie Monis, Chloe McDermott, Paige McCaffrey, Gavin Mancini, Kyle McLaughlin, Melanie Mahoney, Allyson Mahoney, Derek Mahoney

On Monday June 10th, both of this year's productions CHICAGO and MAMMA MIA! will compete at the METG Musical Theater Awards, our nominations are...



• Best Overall Production - Chicago
• Best Acting Ensemble - Chicago
• Best Dance Ensemble - Chicago
• Best Choreography - Chicago & Mamma Mia!
• Best Music Direction - Chicago
• Best Performance in a Leading Role - Sophie Monis (Velma) - Chicago
• Best Performance in a Featured Role - Gianna Markert (Mamma Morton) - Chicago
• Best Stage Management - Chicago
• Best Choral Ensemble - Mamma Mia
• Best Direction - Mamma Mia
• Best Performance in a Featured Role - Madi Finney (Dream Donna) - Mamma Mia

The ceremony will be held at Lawrence High School...

Results from the TAMY Awards

• Best Dance Ensemble - Mamma Mia
• Technical Excellence (Lighting) - Chicago
• Visual Excellence - Mamma Mia
• Best Featured Ensemble - "Dream Sophie Sequence" (Parker Lavoie, Aubrey Santy, Addyson Santy, Madi Finney) | Mamma Mia
• Not-Your-Average Chorus Member - Allyson Mahoney (Chicago) & Cam Bruso (Mamma Mia)

From: Special Olympics Massachusetts <schools@specialolympicsma.org

BMHS made the Special Olympics Massachusetts Newsletter!

The BMHS School Counseling Department will be offering The Common Application Boot Camp Seminar for students on Thursday, August 1st and Thursday, August 8th. The program will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude by 11:00 a.m. Although the program will run both days, the second day will be a repeat of the first day’s information. Therefore, you only need to attend one session. If you are planning to apply to a four-year college, you should make every effort to attend one of these seminars. Students do not need to register for the seminar.

YOU MUST BRING YOUR CHROME BOOK!

During College Boot Camp, students will have the opportunity to:

• Create their Common Application profile and complete several portions of the application.       
• Touch on key points related to college essay
• Create an account for Billerica Dollars for Scholars and begin filling out the application

In addition, students will learn how to:

• Request transcripts from their counselor through Naviance
• Request letters of recommendation electronically from their teachers
• Link their Common App and their Naviance profile
• Add schools to their Naviance profile to track their applications
• Log college acceptance status information
• Sign up through Naviance to attend virtual college visits hosted by BMHS

Here are the details:

Where: The BMHS Auditorium

You WILL need access to your Naviance account. Before the College Boot Camp, please make sure that you know how to access your Naviance account. If you need assistance, please email your school counselor and we will send you a link to reset your password.

If you have any additional questions, please contact your school counselor

   **This program is offered as a complement to our Senior Year School Counseling Curriculum. As in previous years, school counselors will continue to meet with their students early in their senior school year to review the college application process, provide individual support and instruction, and help students coordinate their applications. In addition, all seniors will be provided information to create a profile for the Billerica Dollars for Scholars program. Attending the College Boot Camp does not provide an “edge” for receiving scholarships.

We’re going to Portugal in Spring 2025, and you’re invited!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel

partner. Please be sure to register for this zoom info session on Wednesday June 12, at 6:30pm to be considered for this opportunity:

https://bit.ly/4c8S1Jm 

In this info session, we’ll talk about:

 How this opportunity will benefit your student

 What we’ll see and do on our trip

 Everything that’s included in this experience

 How your child can earn academic credit

 How we’re keeping this safe and affordable

 How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

Those who register for the meeting will be eligible to receive a $200 tour scholarship and be eligible for Risk-Free Enrollment if they enroll on our tour!

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Thanks,

Kayleen Honan

khonan@billericak12.com

Students in Grades 10 - 12 invited to participate in Billerica's program to earn the Seal of Biliteracy. Students who are proficient in English and any other language(s) are eligible to participate. Please see the family letter here for more information.  Tests are available in almost any language, and do incur a cost (starting at $20, though financial support is available for some students). Students should contact Mr. Vennard, World Languages Curriculum Support Specialist, with questions or to sign up for a language test.

As we continue to enroll new students I am rerunning this information for everyone.

Most of our communication occurs directly through our App (additional information can be found below). We have three main calendar feeds for BMHS, School, Athletics, and Fine Arts. Each Sunday evening around 8:00 p.m., the App will send out a notification that shares everything happening at BMHS for the upcoming week. The newsletter will also be sent out on Sundays, typically between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (depending upon when the Patriots game is being played).

The App will also send out a daily notification (Monday - Friday) at 6:00 a.m. that provides the daily bell schedule (A1, A2, B1. B2) and any other events occurring that day. The morning announcements are read each day following the Pledge of Allegiance before being posted on Aspen so students and parents can access the daily announcements throughout the day.

Sunday - The Green & White Weekly (emailed and posted on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn), BMHS App (The Week Ahead)

Daily (Monday - Friday) - BMHS App (events occurring that day) 6:00 a.m., Morning Announcements (7:25 a.m.) Aspen (announcements) 7:30 a.m.

If you are not receiving these announcements, please contact my secretary, Mrs. Jenkins, to make sure we have your correct email address.

The BMHS App provides quick access to timely news and upcoming events. It also allows the user to determine how often and what type of notifications they receive. The first page provides 9 options (not all options are available to all users). The "News" option provides a weekly overview of coming events at BMHS. There is also a daily announcement that includes the schedule rotation, meetings and other events occurring that day.

The "Events" option provides access to the BMHS Calendar, Fine Arts Calendar, and Athletics Calendar. Each of these calendars is dynamic and encompasses the entire school year.

The "My ID" is only available to students and staff.

The "Directory" provides access to all Staff emails and, if applicable, phone number.

The "Quicklinks" option provides quick access to Aspen, Athletics, Community Pass, Guidance, Clubs, Nutrition, and the BMHS Library sign up form.

"Documents" provides access to Bus Routes, Lunch Menus, Student Handbook, Program of Studies, Clubs and Athletics, and other documents.

The "Map" option provides driving directions to MVC schools and locations for school functions.

The "Language" icon allows the user to convert the app into one of 42 different languages.

The phone icon on the bottom of the home page will call our Absentee Line (978-528-8710).