Good Luck, Class of 2024!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on completing their final day at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School! As you bid farewell to these halls, know that your legacy here will endure for years.

Their outstanding school spirit, dedication to the community, and genuine support for one another have left a mark on BBHHS. From renewed spirited pep rallies to community service initiatives, they have exemplified what it means to be a Bee.

Class of '24, as you embark on the next chapter of your lives, carry the memories, friendships, and lessons learned during your time at BBHHS. You are forever part of this wonderful community, and we are proud to call you Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School graduates.

Enlisted and Employed Bees

This week, we were honored to recognize members of the Class of 2024 who will enlist in the United States Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. We thank you for your dedication to our country and for protecting our freedoms. THANK YOU!

Enlistment

 Michael Castro Cambizaca (United States Marine Corps)

    Autumn Cultrona (United States Marine Corps)

Ethan Hargreaves (United States Air Force)

                  Martin Hasanov (United States Marine Corps)

Eli Wolfenbarger (United States Navy)

We were also excited to recognize our students who have completed Career Technical Education programs at CVCC and will enter the workforce after commencement next week. Students will be entering various fields, including dental care, construction trades, automotive services, and even locomotive repair! Congratulations, and best wishes!

                Employment

Alan Bartoszek (Andy's Auto Body)

Jeremy Boutlon (Mr. Rooter Plumbing)

David Boyce (Andy's Auto Body) Christian Clark (Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad)

Selah Crites (Rocky Mountain Conservancy)

    Noah Kraig (North Coast Litho)

Ryleigh Papesh (Papandreas Orthodontics)

Ethan Shuster (Energy Management Specialists, Inc.)

Sebastian Valore (Discount Tire)

Jentzen VanHorn (Atlas Copco)                

 Ethan Shuster (Energy Management Specialists, Inc.)

Sebastian Valore (Discount Tire)                         

          Jentzen VanHorn (Atlas Copco)          

Senior Internship

Senior Internship participants shared their experiences with a faculty panel this week and, again, highlighted some fantastic opportunities that they were able to experience as part of this program. Seniors spent three weeks in an employment-based setting learning about potential careers they are interested in. Through the Cleveland Clinic, students worked in HVAC, graphic design, non-profit management, education, electrical, nursing home health care, and surgical procedures! We are grateful to our many community partners who helped provide these authentic experiences to students and help them solidify their post-secondary plans!

Gaby Gawlik Earns Grant

Congratulations to Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Junior Gaby Gawlik, who recently was awarded a $2,000.00 grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). Gaby earned an Honorable Mention for her video submission on improving educational initiatives to positively impact students and their views on substance abuse and mental health care. Congratulations to Gaby on her award and willingness to share her ideas on better reaching students with important messages!

PowderPuff Game Date Moved

Powderpuff Football has been moved to the stadium on Thursday, May 23rd, at 6 PM!  See our Junior and Senior girls battle it out on the gridiron!  All students and parents are welcome to attend this free event!

Senior and Junior girls who have yet to pick up your shirts for the game, you can do so in Mrs. Welch’s room next week.

Final Edition of the Hybreeze

We hope you'll take a moment to review the final edition of Hybreeze, the digital magazine published by the BBHHS Journalism class. As this academic year draws to a close, the staff of the Hybreeze bids farewell to the 2023-2024 school year with pages filled with insightful articles about the year at BBHHS.

Next year, the Hybreeze staff will explore podcasts, social media storytelling, video stories, and more! We're excited to see what the class brings to BBHHS next year.

CCP: End of Year Information

Please be aware of the following information regarding the end-of-year responsibilities for students who have participated in the College Credit Plus program this school year. This information is essential, and failure to adhere to these requirements may result in levied fees and denied access to future courses.

• Return all spring CCP textbooks to the high school—The books you received for your spring semester courses are the school district's property. When you have completed your final exams, you must return your books to Mrs. Colbaugh in the high school media center. Please return all books by Friday, May 17th, to ensure processing is done.  

• Meet with/contact your high school counselor for summer and fall semester course authorization. Before registering for your summer or fall semester courses with your college advisor, you must meet with/contact your assigned high school counselor to approve those courses and credits. Note: this does not apply to current seniors! The last day for summer/fall course approvals prior to summer break is Tuesday, June 4th. 

• Check the media center for required textbooks BEFORE purchasing them from your institution. The media center has an extensive collection of used books for many of the courses you will take. You are required to fill out the "CCP Book "eeds" form by "clicking here. This will allow our media center specialists to identify which required textbooks we have in stock. You must check with the media center for textbooks BEFORE purchasing them from your institution. If we do not have the required textbooks, then you may purchase them through the institution via their CCP purchasing policy.

Please be advised that if you do not complete the form and purchase books from a college bookstore that are in stock in the media center, you will need to return them to the college bookstore and check out the available copies in the media center. DO NOT PURCHASE ANY TEXTBOOKS WITH A PERSONAL CREDIT CARD, CHECK OR CASH! The district will not provide a reimbursement should personal funds be used.

Tuesday, June 4th, is the last day to check for textbooks in the media center before summer break.

If you have questions, please contact your school counselor in the Guidance Office!

OST Scores to be Shared via Email 

Please be aware that students have received results from the spring administration of Ohio State Tests for Social Studies, Science, and Math courses. We are proud to share that, once again, BBHHS students excelled in these tested subject areas. We anticipate these scores placing us once again as one of the top-performing schools in the State of Ohio on the Performance Index measure that considers not only your passage rate but also how many students perform above average competency levels. Teachers have begun discussing students' results with them and sharing options for potential final exam exemptions.

ELA II scores are scheduled to be released on May 20th. Teachers will receive the scores, and they will discuss students' scores and options for a potential final waiver with them directly after the results are posted.

Student scores will be emailed to students and parents the week of May 20th. Individual family reports will be provided to families next fall, as score reports are traditionally not delivered to schools until July. Once you receive your child's scores, if you have questions about their results or options for a final waiver, please contact the appropriate teacher or your child's assigned school counselor.

Final Exam Waiver Opportunity 

We are excited to share that the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School faculty and administration have once again adjusted final exam requirements for courses that already include an end-of-course assessment structure. Students will have the option to waive the required final exam for courses where significant data points are already available to teachers, students, and families.   Students will also still be given the opportunity to take the final exam for any course if they and the teacher agree that it is in the student’s best interest to demonstrate achievement and learning. We believe this change will positively impact students and reduce their time spent preparing for exams where sufficient evidence of learning exists.  

Courses Eligible for Final Exam Waiver Include:

• All College Board Advanced Placement courses
• College Credit Plus English 1020
• College Credit Plus Calculus 2023  

Ohio State Test-Assessed Courses (EOCs)

• Block, Academic, and Algebra I Lab
• Block, Academic English Language Arts 10, and Honors American Lit
• Block, Academic Geometry, and Honors Geometry  
• Academic Biology and Honors Biology 
• Academic Government and Honors American Government
• Academic American History and Honors Academic History 

Advanced Placement and CCP Course Final Exam Waiver Structure 

To ensure students are well prepared for their Advanced Placement exam and to qualify for the final exam waiver, the student must demonstrate/agree to the following criteria for exam waiver consideration for Advanced Placement courses: 

• Students must take the Advanced Placement exam for the associated course
• Students must be on track to earn a C or better for the final grade in the course
• Agree that the 4th quarter grade is “carried over” and factored into the student's final grade
• Students will have the opportunity to take a final exam at their request during the regularly scheduled exam period for the course*

Ohio State Test-Assessed Courses 

Students taking courses with an Ohio State Test component can also waive the final exam requirement. To ensure students are well prepared for their Ohio State Test and to qualify for the final exam waiver, the student must demonstrate/agree to the following criteria for exam waiver consideration for all scheduled Ohio State Test courses:

• Students must take the Ohio State Test as scheduled for the associated course
• Students must be on track to earn a C or better for the final grade in the course 
• Students must earn a score of a 5, 4, 3, or 2 on their Ohio State Exam (students scoring a 1 must take the scheduled exam)

Students will have the following options to select from to determine their final exam grade:

• Tie Final Exam grade tied to the earned EOC score (5-A, 4-B, 3-C, 2-D, 1-must take final)

-or-

• 4th Quarter Grade Extends to Final Exam grade
• Students will have the opportunity to take a final exam at their request during the regularly scheduled exam period for the course*

BBHHS Spirit Wear

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School is thrilled to announce our spirit wear sale, perfect for any family looking to refresh their Bees wardrobe! Whether you're cheering for a specific team or just want to show your general Bees pride, we've got you covered with name brands like Adidas, Nike, Under Armour, and more! Best of all, items can be conveniently ordered and shipped directly to you anywhere in the United States, with an estimated delivery window of just 7-10 days. Don't miss this opportunity to update your Bees gear and show off your school spirit in style! Order now and let your Bee spirit shine!

Spirit Wear Catalog

BBHHS Boosters

Click here to learn more about the Bees Athletic Boosters.

Click here to learn more about the Band Boosters.

Click here to learn more about the BBHHS Orchestra Boosters.

Click here to learn more about the BBHHS PSO

Click here to learn more about the Vocal Music Boosters.

Click here to learn more about the BBHHS Robotics Boosters

Click here to learn more about the Speech and Debate Boosters 

Important Dates

5/18 Prom @ Rock Hall

5/20 NCAA Signing Day

5/21 Tentative Safety Drill

5/21 Freshmentors Visit BBHMS

5/22 Senior Award Night

5/23 PowderPuff Football Game

5/24 MANDATORY Senior Commencement Practice and Breakfast

5/24 Senior Final Bows

5/25 BBHHS Commencement @ Key Bank State Theatre

5/27 Memorial Day- No School

5/28 8th Graders Visit BBHHS

5/31 Finals Day 1

6/3 Finals Day 2

6/3 Middle School Kick-It Event

6/4 Finals Day 3

Important BBHHS Contacts

High School Administration

Principal: Mr. Kevin Jakub 440-740-4712

Assistant Principal Last Names A-K: Mrs. Kelli Izzo 440-740-4717

Assistant Principal Last Names L-Z: Mr. Josh Backo 440-740-4718

Administration Administrative Assistants

Main Office: Ms. Dara Treter 440-740-4711

Assistant Principal Office: Mrs. Lila Tamulewicz 440-740-4754

Athletic Department

Athletic Director: Mr. Mark Maslona 440-740-4771

Athletic Director Secretary: Mrs. Megan Schiavone 440-740-4770

School Counselors

Grades 9-10 Last Names A-K: Ms. Bridget Milano 440-740-4723

Grades 9-10 Last Names L-Z : Mrs. Chrissi Anderson  440-740-4727

Grade 12 Last Names A-E: Mrs. Jaci Owens 440-740-4719

Grade 11/12 Last Names L-0 Mrs. Gina Baeslach 440-740-4725

Grade 12 Last Names P-Z: Mr. Kyle Drypolcher 440-740-4726

Counseling Office Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Maureen Jonozzo 440-740-4721

Student Accounts and Bursar Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Kelly Petros 440-740-4728

Attendance Office

Mrs. Jennifer Zlojutro

Attendance Line: Last Names A-K 440-740-4705

Attendance Line: Last Names L-Z 440-740-4715

Clinic Information

District Nurse: Mrs. Kim DiRocco (440) 740-4406

High School Clinic: Ms. Colleen Walsh (440) 740-4706

CAPA Office

Mrs. Kelly Lazar: 440-740-4751

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