Join us for a celebration of learning from 6 - 7 pm on Tuesday, December 3. Students and teachers will be on hand to showcase how BCHS is helping students build critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills through real-world applications, helping students understand why their learning matters, and how they can make a difference. Volunteer students will showcase the exciting academic, skills-based, and creative learning opportunities available.
BCHS Holiday Market Tuesday, December 3rd
Students taking Art, Fashion Studies, Construction, and Foods are currently hard at work preparing items for our Holiday Market that will coincide with the Open House. All proceeds will be donated to the Banff Food Rescue.
School Council Meeting Monday, December 2nd
School Council meetings are an excellent way to learn more about our school community and have a say in developing the best learning environment for your child. We encourage parents to attend our next School Council meeting on Monday, December 2 at 4:15pm in the BCHS Library. We would love to see you in-person but you can also join virtually. We hope to see some new and familiar faces on Monday!!
School & Community Holiday Concert
The BCHS band will be performing at the Banff Centre School/Community Holiday Concert. This will be a fun, community centred family event to celebrate the holiday season. There are two performances, one on Wednesday, December 11 starting at 6:30pm and one on Thursday, December 12 starting at 6:30pm. You can purchase tickets online using these links: December 11 or December 12.
Please note: there is a maximum of 4 tickets available per family
Teacher Support
Assignment completion is a work habit and skill that we hope all students develop as they pass through high school. However, some students need a little more support with being independent in their work habits. Teacher support sessions run over lunchtime on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. These sessions are for students who do not complete assignments by deadlines, who miss a test due to an absence, AND also for students who would like additional support. Students will need to bring their lunch with them.
Extra Curricular News
Athletics
Basketball:
Practices
JR & JV Boys practice on Mondays & Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm
JV Girls practice on Mondays from 5:00-7:00pm and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00pm
SR Girls practice on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00pm and Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00pm
SR Boys practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-7:00pm
Basketball Games
Tuesday December 3rd - SR Boys host OLS from 5:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday December 4th - JV Girls host CCHS from 3:30-5:00 pm
Wednesday December 4th - SR Girls host OLS from 5:00-7:00 pm
Friday/Saturday December 6 & 7th - JV Girls @Olds Tournament
Friday/Saturday December 6 & 7th - SR Girls @Oilfields Tournament
Volunteers 2024-2054
All volunteers need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the RCMP every 12 months. This usually only takes a few days - contact Renee Husdal, in the office for more details and a form. Throughout the year we need volunteers for field trips, as coaches for teams, and other extracurricular activities.
Debit or credit card payments can be made online through your Parent Portal.
If you wish to pay by cheque, cash, or tap & pay, you can do so through the BCHS Main Office.
In cases of financial hardship, please email Renee Husdal for a "Fee Waiver Form" or call her at 403-762-4411.
The Week Ahead
Monday, December 2nd 2024
School Council meeting - 4:15pm in the library
JR & JV Boys BBall practice - 3:30-5:00pm
JV Girls BBall practice - 5:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, December 3rd 2024
Open House & Craft Fair - 6:00 - 7:00pm
Green Team/High Hopes meeting at lunch
Teacher support at lunch
SR Girls BBall practice - 3:30-5:00pm
SR Boys BBall vs OLS at BCHS from 5:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, December 4th 2024
Teacher support at lunch
Student Leadership meeting at lunch - room 115
JR & JV Girls BBall vs CCHS at BCHS from 3:30-5:00pm
SR Girls BBall vs OLS at BCHS from 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday, December 5th 2024
Teacher support at lunch
Grad committee meeting at lunch in room 115
JR & JV Boys BBall practice - 3:30-5:00pm
SR High Boys BBall practice - 5:00-7:00pm
Friday, December 6th 2024
JV Girls Bball tournament @ Olds High School
SR Girls BBall tournament @ Oilfields High School
Upcoming Dates
Dec. 11: Holiday Concert @ Banff Centre
Dec. 12: Holiday Concert @ Banff Centre
Dec. 13: Half Day Friday: A & B blocks
Dec. 17: BCHS Band performing @ Banff Springs Senior's Tea
Dec. 20: School closes for winter break @ 11:42am
Jan. 6: School reopens for 2025
Host Families Needed for International Students!
The CRPS International Student Program is looking for local Bow Valley families to join our Homestay Program from Feb-June 2025. Being a host family is a truly meaningful experience for all involved as you share culture, language, activities, and memories that will last a lifetime. Please check out the HomestayWebsite where you will find all the information you need about hosting a student including a link to the Homestay Application.
Banff Public Library Math/Science Tutoring
The Banff Public Library is offering FREE Math & Science tutoring sessions for students from grades 1-12. No pre-registration is required, just drop in from 5:45-6:45pm on the following dates:
Monday Dec. 2
Monday Dec. 9
Monday Dec. 16
Interested in a Dental Career After High School?
The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is excited to invite students to the next "How Do I Get There?" session!
How Do I Get There? – Dental Careers An interactive conversation to learn the pathway to a career in the dental field
Bow Valley Settlement Services Information and December newsletter Click Here.
Follow the link to view the highlights in The Brief from the November CRPS Public School Board Meeting.
BCHS Bear Tools
Parents, please ensure you can log on to Parent Portal. Look for the PowerSchool Quick Link on our school webpage or click here. This is where you will access daily updates on your student’s marks and attendance, school fees, and more.
Grade 10-12 students can access their official Alberta Education transcript of marks through a myPass account (myPass.alberta.ca). Grade 10 marks will start to appear after the first semester.
The 2024/2025 Student / Parent Handbook is available on our home page. Do have a look as it contains a lot of important information about how our school operates, our expectations, our celebrations of student success and dates for the whole year including diploma exams.
A great way to stay connected to our school is through our social media platforms. Make sure that you follow our school social media sites at the following addresses:
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Bear Celebrations
If you have a BCHS Celebration that you would like to share with our community, please email darren.anderson@crps.ca.
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