BHSN 50th Anniversary Updates

Foundation of Monroe County Schools - BHSN Endowment

50th Anniversary Athletics Nights

As we get ready to start a new school year, I want to remind you that we are celebrating all year long with 50 years of excellence at Bloomington High School North.

Our school has a strong history of great students, great staff, and amazing supportive families.

Here is a schedule for part of our celebration this year through athletics.  Please spread the word that former athletes are invited to attend and be honored at these events.

Attention All AP Students

Deadline for registering and paying for AP Exams is October 28^th. Information and instructions can be found under the guidance tab on the BHSN Website. AP Info & Exam Registration.

If you have questions, please reach out to AP Coordinators Mrs. Edmonds (kmedmond@mccsc.edu) or Mrs. Willis (jwillis@mccsc.edu)

Daily Schedule

COVID and FLU VACCINE CLINIC AT BHSN 

Monroe County Health Department will be offering a COVID and FLU vaccine clinic at BHSN on Monday, October 31, 2022.

 If you would like your student(s) to be vaccinated:

• Review all the attached documents.
• Print, complete and sign the forms for EACH vaccine you wish your student to receive:
• COVID-19 Vaccination Patient Intake Form for the COVID vaccine
• VaxCare Parent Consent for the Flu vaccine
• Send the completed forms to the school nurse’s office with your student.
• These forms are due Thursday, September 29, 2022.
• If you are unable to view or print the forms, students may pick up paper versions in the Health Office.
• Click HERE for more Information.

Auditions for the fall theatre production of Will Eno's Middletown

Auditions for the fall theatre production of MIDDLETOWN are Tuesday, Sept. 27 in the Black Box Theatre, and callbacks will be Wednesday, Sept. 28. Monologues will be provided at the audition, but feel free to come with a prepared monologue. Performances are Dec. 3 and 4. If you cannot make the audition but would like to be in the show, or have other questions, please contact Mr. Daily at pdaily@mccsc.edu. We are also looking for designers and backstage help, so if you're interested in the tech side of theatre, also please contact Mr. Daily. 

Cougar Hour 

Cougar Hour (our after-school tutoring program) will begin again this week Tuesday and Thursday 3pm - 4pm in the library.

For the month of September Cougar Hour will be available.

Sept 6,8, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 29. (3pm-4pm)

Bus Information

PSAT Information

The PSAT will be administered to students in grades 9-12 on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Please click HERE for more information.

School Smiles On-site Dental Care

School Smiles On-Site Dental Care will be coming to BHSN on Friday, October 21, 2022. Their services include dental cleanings, x-rays, comprehensive exams, fluoride treatments, and sealants. If you are interested in your child receiving services from School Smiles, please click HERE, or complete and return the forms that are coming home with your student(s). Please have all paperwork completed and turned in to the BHSN health office by Friday, October 7, 2022.  

BHSN North Choir students at All-State 

Six BHSN students have been accepted into the Indiana All-State choir. The students who were selected auditioned with both a prepared piece and sight-reading, and will be joining singers from all over the state for a concert in Fort Wayne over the weekend of January 13-14.

Charlotte Cashman

Hannah Hansen

Mae Hayashi

Jack McDivitt

Grace Rich

Emilio Zanovello

BHSN Club Information 

Academic WorldQuest Team:

Amigos Latinx Culture Club: 

Anime & Manga:

Art Club: People interested in art and art happenings at North are welcome to attend.  We will discuss the 'Varsity Art Letter' program, participate in fun 'Art' activities, and share different opportunities in our school/community. 

DATES DURING TUTORIAL

ASL Club:

Girls in Engineering Math and Science Club GEMS Club: 

 BHSN Boys To Men:

Rise Up: Girls Empowerment Group:

First Generation Investors: Are you interested in learning how the stock market works? Would you like to earn $100 for your own investment portfolio? Apply to be part of First Generation Investors and learn from IU business student tutors during tutorial on Fridays in Mrs. Muehlhaus's room #309. Complete the interest form today! First session is Friday 9/16.  Interest form: https://forms.gle/tRADyaxxB3gTb9dKA 

Cougar Care Meals:

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): 

Will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month during Tutorials starting in September in Mrs. Provines's room, 212 

German National Honor Society:

 Science Olympiad: 

Drone Club:  Friday October 7^th in Room 30 during tutorials

The Bring Change to Mind (BC2M):  

Student Equity Team: Meets in room 408. All are welcome! 

FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America): 

Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity full club meeting during tutorial on . Bring you laptops! 

BuildOn: meeting Wednesday September 28th during tutorial.  Sign up for Dr. Shelton (Room 34) under Science.  

Do you want to make a positive impact on the world and help people rise out of poverty?  buildOn raises money to help construct schools in developing countries.   We will share information about what the club is about, plan fundraising activities, and share some information about the two schools are club helped build in Nicaragua and Guatemala.  Sign up under Dr. Shelton in the Science Department.  If you are interested but cannot attend on Wednesday, contact Dr. Shelton (ashelton@mccsc.edu). 

Environmental Club: Do you have environmental anxiety? Do you want to create local meaningful change? Do you want to potentially go to a climate conference in San Francisco? Environmental Club is hosting a call out meeting in Mr. Nolan’s room on  during tutorial. Students will learn about local and global environmental issues, conduct eco-activism, and take on climate issues first hand! Sign up for the tutorial today! 

Math Club:

Sistahs Who Care:  A social club for all BHSN women of color. We meet every other Friday in Mrs. Cannon's room 607. 

Latin Club: Meets in room 408. All are welcome! 

Young Democrats and Young Republicans: The callout for the Young Democrats and Young Republicans is during tutorial on  in Mr. Sturgeon, Room 401.  Anyone looking to get more information about how politics work and the upcoming elections in November are welcome to attend.  Any questions please see Mr. Sturgeon. 

Civil Rights History Club: Are you passionate about civil rights and social justice issues both past and present? Join the Civil Rights History Club for a call out meeting during Tutorial on  in Room 610. Sign up in the Tutorial Scheduler under “English.” Please see Mrs. DeWitt with any question.  

I Can Persist:

Debate Club: Call-out Meeting Are you interested in discussing complex ideas and considering issues from multiple perspectives? Are you interested in improving your public speaking and argument skills? Debate Club will be hosting two call-out meetings the first week of October.  We will meet for 15 minutes after school on Monday October 3^rd and Thursday October 6th. Students may attend one or both meetings.  Room 603 Mrs. Kioussis

Project Middle Way: Do you want to make a difference in your community? Project Middle Way is a club that supports Middle Way House, an organization in our community that supports victims of domestic violence and encourages young people to build healthy relationships. We are hosting a call-out meeting for Exec Board members in room 603 during tutorial on . If you are interested in leading this group, sign up for the tutorial under Mrs. Kioussis in English.  

National Honor Society: There will be an NHS meeting in the auditorium at 7:20 AM on October 21st. Members need to bring their $10 dues to the meeting! NHS will also have a day of service on October 29^th 

National Art Honor Society: Mrs. Selke and Mr. Allanson will be hosting an NAHS meeting in room 900, at 7:15 am, on. 

The Movement: 

Thespian Troupe: 

German Club: 

Latin Honor Society:

Theatre Tech Club: For those interested in the backstage and design elements of theatre, there will be a theatre tech club Mondays and Wednesdays every week from 2:45 - 5:00pm. The first club meeting will be next Wednesday, August 31, in the Auditorium. The club will be led by Steve Krahnke, master carpenter for Constellation Stage and Screen. Contact Mr. Daily in the Blackbox Theatre for more information.  

Music Honor Society: Tri-M, the music honor society, will have a call-out meeting on . We will discuss the current state of the chapter and membership for anyone interested in joining. 

International Cougars: Please join International Cougars first meeting this  during tutorial in LGI.  Sign up through Tutorial Scheduler. We will be having fun, snacks, and working towards putting together a great international day! Everybody is welcome! 

Cougars for Change: Will meet Friday, September 23rd in Mrs. Fletcher's room 208.

Student Council: 

Is your club looking for financial aid for overnight trips, field trips, supplies, hosting events, and more? If so, fill out the form linked below for a chance to win a financial aid package from Student Council. Applications are due Monday, October 3rd at 7:45 AM. More info can be found in the form description! If you have any questions, feel free to email bhsnstuco@gmail.com.

Click HERE for the link

The Annual Voter Registration Drive

The annual voter registration drive will be held during the week of September 26th-30th. Bring your driver's license or state-issued id to the library if you are 18 or are going to be 18 by Nov 2nd. Also stop by to check your voter registration status, polling place, and info on transportation to/from your polling place. 

Special tutorials on the 27^th and the 29^th will be held in the library about voting. The 27^th will be a presentation and discussion on the history of voting rights in Monroe County and the 29^th will be a panel discussion with elected officials. 

BHSN Wrestling

BHSN Wrestling Weight every Tuesday and Thursday 6-7:15 AM

Cougar Wrestling Club Open Mats: Every Wednesday 6:30-8 PM in the Mat Room

Try Lacrosse

The Bloomington Lacrosse Organization will be hosting a FREE “Try Lacrosse” series this weekend! If you have ever wanted to play or learn about this fast paced, energetic sport, this is a perfect opportunity to do so in a casual, laid back atmosphere.

Sunday September 18th 2-4pm

At “The Bowl” @ Karst Farm Park

(1st open field on the left as you enter the park)

Next Event October 9th.

Anyone ages 8 to 18 are welcome to join. 

Come out and Try Lacrosse!

Email: bloomingtonlax@yahoo.com for more information.

* All equipment will be provided.

Senior College App Prep Sheet

Lantinx/Hispanic American Month

The North Star is (re)born 

After a few year absence, our journalism students are bringing back the student news website. Formerly known as Fused, we are rebranding to The North Star after BHSN's original school newspaper. The site can be found at: https://bhsnnorthstarnews.com/

The Journalism class, as well as other interested students, will be providing student produced content for a student audience. Not only will there be articles and photos, the students are currently working on some video productions, a podcast, and other multimedia content. Junior Raegan Deckard is serving as the Editor-in-Chief of The North Star news site.

Students interested in producing content that are not in any of the Student Media classes should talk with Mr. Cockrum in Room 709 to get involved.

Yearbook 

Are you a Bloomington North graduate who currently has a child attending North? We want to hear from you. Our Yearbook staff is working on a project to connect our present with our past and we want to talk to parents that graduated from BHSN who now have students at BHSN. Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/6FPaNSnTSFa6H8n59 to let us know more about you. We will be working on this project throughout the year so we may not get back with you right away. If you have any questions or problems with the form, please contact Yearbook Adviser Troy Cockrum at tcockrum@mccsc.edu.

There are a small number of extra yearbooks remaining. They are being sold for $65 on a first come first served basis. If you would like to purchase one, please see Mr. Cockrum in room 709, or come in and ask at the front office. If you pre-ordered and did not receive your yearbook, also stop in to room 709 and see Mr. Cockrum or email tcockrum@mccsc.edu.

Senior Parents: Honor your child with a recognition ad in the yearbook. You can design the ad or our yearbook staff can design it for you. Order and upload your photos online at: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/bloomington_north_high_school_328655/4m7GCVSDm9U8DU26buhWA1hM/personal-ads or go to YearbookForever.com and search for Bloomington North. If you have photos that need to be scanned or have other questions, email tcockrum@mccsc.edu. Order by Nov. 1 and enter the code "early" to receive 10% off your ad.

 

 

Old Yearbooks For Sale

 

Our storage shelves are buckling from the weight of old yearbooks from the last 50 years. We need to clear space to store yearbooks for the next 50 years. If you are looking for an old yearbook, we may just have it. We have a lot of extra copies of yearbooks from 2003-2021. We have smaller numbers of other years. If you are interested, send an email to Yearbook Adviser Troy Cockrum at tcockrum@mccsc.edu with the year(s) you are looking for and he will let you know if we have it. The yearbooks can be had for:

pre-2018 - donation of any amount to the yearbook program

2019-2021 - $30

2022 - $65

 

Also, don't forget to pre-order your 2023 yearbook before the price goes up later in the year:  https://yearbookforever.com/schools/bloomington_north_high_school_328655/4m7GCVSDm9U8DU26buhWA1hM

School Pictures

School Photos Are Out

You can see your student's school photo at https://kirkwoodphotolab.zenfolio.com/f452461444. You will need your student's Alpha Key (available in Skyward under Portfolio) in order to access the photos. A retake day will be scheduled soon for those that want to retake their photo or those that missed the school photo days.

#WhyApplyDay

Celebrating #WhyApplyDay at MCCSC!  The #WhyApplyDay campaign supports students through the college application process. To show your support, help MCCSC kick off the college application season by following the steps below:

All pictures received by Sept. 21st will be featured on MCCSC social media.

Thank you for helping us inspire students to plan and prepare for college!!!

For additional information: mprieste@mccsc.edu

Indiana University Admissions Info Session

Want to learn more about Indiana University Bloomington ? Join us on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 5 pm 6pm at BHSN
To register: Click HERE

21st Century Scholar Info Session

The 21st Century Scholars scholarship offers Hoosier students who qualify for up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after high school. Join us on Wednesday, September 29th, for an information session to gain a full overview of the 21st Century Scholars Program. Learn about the requirements and steps needed to receive and maintain the scholarship, and hear about scholars' resources and support during their middle, high school, and college academic journey!

To register: HERE

MCCSC College and Career Newsletter

Please check out the August 2022 MCCSC College and Career Newsletter for important announcements, upcoming college/career events and college/career fairs, workshops and webinars, volunteer and internship opportunities, and scholarship information. Stay INFORMED!  

Naviance Test Prep

All 7-12 MCCSC students can access free, online PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP  courses and practice tests through their Naviance account. Students can work at their own pace and receive instant feedback. The program identifies specific areas to address and allows students to take practice full-length exams.  

To access Naviance Test Prep: 

 

1. Log into the student Naviance account.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, click Naviance Test Prep.  
3. You will be prompted to answer questions about your upcoming exam. 

If you experience issues accessing Naviance Test Prep, contact your school counselor. 

Equity Ambassador

2022-2023 College & Career Pathways Guide

Please click HERE to view the Guide

1:1 Student Learning Device Info

Families and students should review the guidelines regarding student learning devices. These guidelines have been set by MCCSC and approved by the School Board on 07/29/15. Also, please read the Student Device Care instructions found on the MCCSC High School 1:1 Page. High school student learning devices will be distributed to all students during the first week of school, beginning with seniors and ending with freshmen.

Student WiFi Access and Home Connectivity

Click HERE for More Information and Map of Internet Locations

Attendance Procedures

Parents and guardians should call the attendance line voicemail to report an absence, late arrival or early dismissal. If requesting an early dismissal for your student, please allow at least 45 minutes for passes to be delivered. Students will be unexcused unless a parent or guardian calls in to excuse their absence. The attendance line voicemail is 812.349.4704 and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thank you.