This Week @BHS
- Monday - Board Meeting / Senior Night Girls BB
- Tuesday - Terrific Tuesday!
- Wednesday - Early Release Day
- Thursday - Grade Level Scheduling Meetings / BHS College Fair & College Planning Sessions 6pm in Atrium (9th - 11th Graders & Parents)
- Friday -Valentines Day / Senior Night Boys BB
17th - NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day
19th - Rising 7th - 11th Grades Scheduling Night (6:30pm Cafeteria)
24th - Scheduling Window: February 24th - March 7th
Students can use the code Fairygodmother for $5 off admission for the Wednesday evening and Saturday matinee performances.
Show Dates and Times:
Wed. Mar 12th 2025, 6:30 pm
Thu. Mar 13th 2025, 7:30 pm
Thu. Mar 13th 2025, 7:30 pm
Fri. Mar 14th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sat. Mar 15th 2025, 2:30 pm
Sat. Mar 15th 2025, 7:30 pm
Boone County High School Performing Arts Center
7056 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042
Blending elements of classic and contemporary versions of the famous fairytale and inspired by the groundbreaking 1997 movie featuring Brandy Norwood and Whitney Houston, Cinderella is an enchanting musical adventure. This version of the beloved, timeless masterpiece features musical performances that follow Cinderella’s magical transformation with the help of her fairy godmother in a show that will be enjoyable for all generations.
BHS Prom April 18th at the Aquarium 8 PM - 11 pm
BHS Graduation May 23rd at (7:30 PM)
Student Classroom Fees
If you have not yet paid your student fees, please visit Infinite Campus to pay our you may bring a check to the high school office.
If you have any questions please contact cassie.adams@beechwood.kyschools.us
Cafeteria Fees in 2025
Reminder: Any student who has a negative cafeteria balance of more the $20 will not be able to purchase extras.
Counseling / College Information
Beechwood Mini-College Fair - Thursday, Feb 13th 6 - 8 pm
Location: Beechwood New Building Atrium
The Counselors are excited to host our first Mini-College Fair! 20 Colleges will be here and 3 Break-Out Sessions will be offered. This is for 9th-11th Grade Parents and Students. No RSVP needed. Enter through the Elementary School Main Doors. Questions: Contact a High School Counselor
7th - 10th Grade Parent Scheduling Night
Wednesday, Feb 19, 6:30 pm - Cafeteria
The Counselors will review the scheduling timeline and course selection process and answer any questions you have about your student's schedule for the '25-'26 school year. Students will get this information at a scheduling meeting during school.
Current Sophomores - Interested in a Leadership program?
Check out the Regional Youth Leadership program - information and application at this link. This program would meet once a month your Junior year. Questions - see your counselor!
‘Tis the season for College Fairs! If you want to check out even more colleges, there is a Cincinnati Spring College Fair at St. X High School on March 3rd. Event is free and open to all students and parents!
Register: Cincy Spring College Fair
Senior Parents/ Guardians and Students:
The FAFSA is now open! It is advised that you complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to maximize your potential for aid. Get Step-By-Step Directions and start the FAFSA today by clicking here: Start The FAFSA
Looking for money to pay for College? Check out the BHS Scholarship Bulletin below for a running list of Scholarship Opportunities!
All Other Scholarship Information:
What can Juniors be doing when it comes to Career & College Planning? See links below! Reach out to your Counselor if you’d like to meet to discuss Career/College Planning!
Academic Updates
This past week Mr. Jim Eck from Eck, Getter, and Greenwell Wealth Management speaking to Business Management students about investing.
Click on this Link for the 2025 Junior ACT Prep Incentive Plan
Athletics Update
Swimmers at State
Maria Morris, Ryon Argo, Ruby Fries, Maddie Staley, Cono Presti, Gabrielle Lee, Mckynlee Townsend, and Courtney Dietrich represented Beechwood and swam in the State First Round Meet Saturday. The swim team continued its amazing season with some spectacular swims. All of the swimmers in this meet were able to qualify for the State Finals next weekend.
Individual results from State First Round Swim Meet were as follows:
- Cono Presti 1st place in boys 200 freestyle and 2nd place in 500 freestyle
- Ryon Argo 3rd in girls 100 butterfly and 5th in the 200 IM
- Gabrielle Lee 5th in girls 100 breaststroke and 8th in 200 IM
- Maddie Staley 4th in girls 100 butterfly and 13th in 50 freestyle
- Mckynlee Townsend 10th in girls 200 freestyle and 12th in 100 freestyle
- Courtney Dietrich 13th in girls 500 yard freestyle
- Maria Morris 14th in girls 100 breaststroke
Relay members were Ruby Fries, Courtney Dietrcih, Maddie Staley, Mckynlee Townsend, Gabrielle Lee and Ryon Argo. They finished as follows:
- Girls 400 freestyle relay placed 2nd
- Girls 200 freestyle relay placed 5th
- Girls 200 medley relay placed 12th
The State Finals take place at the University of Kentucky on Feb 20-21 concluding the swim season. Good Luck to our Swimmers at STATE!
7th Grade Champions!
The 7th grade boys’ basketball team finished their season with a 34-1 record on the season and culminated by winning the NKMSAA 7th tournament on Saturday. Their only blemish this season came in an overtime loss to the team they beat in the final four. The championship game was never in question as they jumped out to a 17-4 1st quarter lead and cruised to a 38-27 win. This group also won the Crusader Classic Tournament, Beechwood Holiday Tournament, and Hustle New Years Showdown! Members of this team were: Ben Jackson, Elijah Egan, Abe Fohl, Jax Moore, Landen Hackman, Andrew Bystry, Louie Fries, Owen Stephenson, Drew Young, Cameron Flaherty, Brady Perkins, Ethan Sipple, and Martez Weller. This team is full of talented student athletes and will continue making the Beechwood community proud. Congratulations to Coach Roddy Powell and assistant coach Jermy Stephenson for a GREAT season!
Good Luck!
Our Unified Bowling team of Aggy Celis-Hernandez and Quinton Keith will compete in the State Tournament on Wednesday at 11:00 in Louisville. Good luck to them!
Beechwood has partnered with a renowned area Nutritionist, Dawn Weatherwax, for our students, student athletes, coaches, and supporters to have full access to her Nutrition Program, Fueling to Perform at Your Best. Dawn partners with many schools in the Greater Cincinnati area and has worked with some coaches and teams from Beechwood directly in the past. Now, we have a full athletic department deal with her. Coach Colt Place will be working to sign up our athletes during training sessions with him. If you have any questions please email colt.place@beechwood.kyschools.us
Check out this new link to see current Beechwood Athletic Schedules, Acacemic Honorees, Halls of Fame, and Beechwood History all in one location! Add this to your phone for quick reference.
Click here to see the NEW 2025 Winter Sports Digital Media Guide
Arts Update
It's Time for Beechwood Band Mulch
FREE DELIVERY IN APRIL
The 35th annual Beechwood Bands Mulch Sale is here! When you order mulch for your home or business from the Beechwood Bands, delivery is FREE and all proceeds support the Beechwood Marching Tigers!
SBDM Report
The next SBDM meeting: March, 5th 2025 at 4:00 pm in the Fieldhouse Viewing Room.
February 5th, 2025 SBDM meeting "unapproved minutes".
- Good News:
- The Boys Basketball team represented well at the All A Tournament.
- Beechwood is well represented at All State Choir and Band this week.
- KDE chose Beechwood as a Spotlight School and will visit next week.
- Middle school All State Band has several Beechwood students accepted.
- Musical is coming up
- Old Business:
- none
- New Business :
- Presentation from the December board meeting was reviewed.
- Presentation from the January Joint Session Board Meeting was reviewed.
- SBDM Monthly Agenda for the Month of January was reviewed.
- Policies were reviewed
- Budget Report :
- SBDM Budget and Activities Budget were shared with the council.
- Principal’s Report :
- EDGE Days were exciting, and the teachers facilitated some great lessons.
- The new classes approved for the Program of Studies for the next school year were shared, as well as some changes to prerequisites.
- Link to the BHS Weekly Student/Parent Newsletter was shared
- Motion to adjourn
All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are posted outside of the HS office and on our WEBSITE.
Beechwood Tiger Trail 5K & Fun Run: April 26, 2025
Lace-up your sneakers and hit the trail for a fun-filled morning of fitness, friendly competition, and Tiger pride!
👟 5K Race – Open to all runners, walkers, and weekend warriors!
👧 Fun Run – A track race just for kids 8 & under!
Whether you're chasing a personal best or just in it for the high-fives and good vibes, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Sign up, bring your crew, and let's run with the Tigers!
Don't feel like running? Volunteer Opportunities are available!
Check out the Beechwood PTSA Store
We Are Learners, We are Leaders
We Are Leaders
The high school held their annual Poetry Out Loud contest. Javontae Cranmo placed 1st and will represent Beechwood at the state level! Placing 2nd Place was Coen Yap, and 3rd Place Bella Slone. Congratulations to all that competed!
Congratulations to 7th grader Amarani Blazier for winning both a Gold and Silver Key award for her outstanding writing in the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Contest. One of Amarani's poems will be sent to compete at the national level!
We Are Learners
Beechwood alum Meredith Ruhland came in to the Media Design class to share her social media ideas and Kyle Burns shared his ideas with the Yearbook Production class. #wearebeechwood