This Week @BHS
- Monday - Spring Break Week - No School
- Tuesday - (H) V Baseball v Dayton 5 pm
- Wednesday - (H) JV BB v. Highlands 5 pm / Fr BB v Ryle 7:15 pm
- Thursday - (H) Fr BB v. Campbell Co 5 pm / JV BB v. Scott 7:30 pm
- Friday - Last Day of Spring Break - No School
- Saturday- (H) JV BB v. Cov Cath Noon / Fr BB v. Cov Cath 2:30 pm
New March District Newsletter link
31st thru - April 4th - No School
7th - 11th - Tech Purge (Juniors)
The Beechwood Alumni Association invites you to put on your dancin’ shoes and join alumni, families and friends At the 2025 Red and White Gala Friday, April 11 at Drees Pavilion. Come out and enjoy the fun! Registration and sponsorship information at redwhite25.givesmart.com
The Early Release Date for April has been Changed. The date was moved from April 9th to April 18th. This is the date of Prom. Since school is dismissed at 1:08 pm on an Early Release Day, that will give the students more time to get ready for the big event.
BHS Jr/Sr Prom April 18 at the Newport Aquarium 8 - 11 pm.
Tickets: $45 Each
We are looking forward to a fun After-Prom Event! See info and sign up below!
24th - Senior College Athlete Signing Day 3 pm.
25th -Student Council Reward (7th Grade) + Clash of the Classes 2- 3 pm
12th - Senior Academic Signing (3:30 pm)
13th - Spring Choir Concert
14th Early Release
19th - 22nd Senior Trips
19th - Kindergarten Walk 8:30 am
21st - Senior Honors Night
23rd - BHS Graduation (7:30 PM)
24th - Graduation Rain Date (12 PM)
Student Classroom Fees
Many of you have sent in your feel payment this past week and we APPRECIATE that! 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
College Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors!
Seniors! March, April, and May are BIG months for outside Scholarships to help pay for college! New Scholarships have been added to the Scholarship Bulletin! Check this out and let your Counselor know if you need anything!
Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders! Join us at the AHEC Health Careers Summer Camp! Explore careers in the healthcare field, meet healthcare professionals, do hands-on activities, earn Basic Life Support Certification, and make new friends! Camp is totally FREE and will be held locally at Gateway Community & Technical College.
To Apply: AHEC Health Careers Summer Camp!
The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Students (SCATS) June 8 - 20, 2025 at Western Kentucky University
Offered every summer since 1983, this two-week camp provides a wide range of classes for academically talented students who have been in grades 6th - 8th during the 2024-25 school year. Students take four courses from a wide array of choices. Evenings and weekends give participants the chance to engage in sports, arts, games, and social activities.
More Info:| Visit the camp page
The Summer Program for Verbally Precocious Youth (VAMPY) June 22 - July 12, 2025 at Western Kentucky University
Campers explore an area of interest in depth during this three-week residential program for students who have completed grades 7th - 10th this school year. VAMPY offers an engaging academic environment with experienced instructors who understand how to challenge and support advanced students. On evenings and weekends, campers participate in a wide range of activities and fun! ACT/SAT Qualifying Scores are required. More Info: Visit the camp page
The Purdue University Women in Engineering Program college campus visit opportunity.
Exploring Engineering at Purdue invites high school juniors interested in engineering to Purdue’s campus. Students who register will enjoy a comprehensive, full-day engineering experience on Monday, April 14, 2025. An optional ‘meet and greet’ on Sunday, April 13, will be offered with extended opportunities to speak directly with engineering majors, programs, and clubs. Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend on both dates.
More information is found at https://engineering.purdue.edu/WiE Registration is required, at engineering.purdue.edu/WiE under the “Exploring Engineering” tab.
Check out these summer camp opportunities at NKU!
Senior Parents/ Guardians and Students:
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
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!
Our 7th grade students had the opportunity to explore the classic novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton thanks to an educational outreach program from Playhouse in the Park. This weeklong workshop was conducted by Playhouse Educator John Llewellyn who led the students in the creation of a theatrical performance that blended different types of dramatic writing. The students retold the story by creating and bringing to life the characters, setting, and events of the novel. The students' performances were very impressive!
Congratulations to our 7th Grade groups moving on to the Greater Cincinnati Finals! The chosen groups playspace challenge designs were Vexscape and Redwood Forest Retreat!
May 2025 AP Exam Schedule
5th - AP Biology (8 AM)
6th - AP Chem Exam (8 AM), AP Hum Geography (8 AM), US Gov’t & Politics (12 PM)
7th - AP English Lit & Comp (8 AM)
8th - AP Stats (8 AM), AP World (12 PM)
9th - AP Us History (8 AM)
12th - AP Calculus AB/BC (8 AM), AP Seminar (12 PM)
13th - AP Precal (8 AM), AP Environmental (12 PM)
14th - AP English Lang. (8 AM)
15th - AP Computer Science Principles (12 PM)
16th - AP Physics (8 AM), AP Psychology (12 PM)
Athletics Update
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The week of April 7th-11th- will be our Fall Activities/Sports Rush Week where those extracurricular clubs, programs, activities, and teams will be able to line the Varsity Gym Lobby and hallway by the HS office with information about their program.
Beechwood Summer Sports Camps are starting to be scheduled. Here is the link to the schedule as of right now. Keep checking this link throughout the spring to see more camps that were added.
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.
SBDM Report
The next SBDM meeting: April, 9th 2025 at 4:00 pm in the Fieldhouse Viewing Room.
March 5th, 2025 SBDM meeting "unapproved minutes".
- Good News:
- Middle school forensics team had 6 state semifinalists and placed in the top 12, and had one state runner up. Both HS and MS forensics teams regional champions for the 3rd year in a row.
- Our school received a grant for 10k that can be used for STEM/robotics
- State track- results are still coming in but we did well, with multiple state champions
- Girls basketball made some great gains and improvements this year, Hayden Ritter was honored All Academic.
- New girls soccer coach was hired and introduced last night
- Boys basketball concluded after a good season
- Chance Baugh was honored with the Bill Kneightley Manager of the Year Award.
- Mock ACT had 62 students attend - great turnout, and made students feel more at ease with their preparation
- ED Rising State Conference today - several students had the opportunity to present and also meet the governor.
- Old Business:
- none
- New Business :
- SBDM Presentations: PLCV, Science, Math
- Lisa Sletto, department chair, presented about the Practical Living and Career Studies Department, including an overview of classes offered, department goals, examples of EDGE challenges, various partnerships with business and universities, field trips, and internships.
- Mike Gerst, department chair, presented about the Science Department, including department goals, EDGE minors that are science-based, topics covered in various courses, examples of EDGE challenges and labs, business partners, AP class overview, a review of data from MAP/CERT/ACT, and an outline of intentional steps taken to improve science instruction this year.
- Erin Goetz, department chair, presented about the Math Department, including math opportunities beyond the regular school day, EDGE challenges, department goals, and data review.
- SBDM Monthly Agenda for the Month of March was reviewed.
- A library report compiled by Ms. Hawes was shared with the council. Motion to approve the library report: L. Sletto, seconded by A. Chikwenere, approved by consensus.
- The March 1 staffing allocation was presented to the council.
- Budget Report :
- SBDM Budget and Activities Budget were shared with the council.
- Principal’s Report :
- A staff retirement was shared
- Musical - Cinderella information is coming up soon
- ACT / Benchmark testing
- EDGE Showcase: March 20th
- 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.
5k Participant shirt designed by 8th Grader - Jonah F. (Pictured on the right)
There is still time to register for the upcoming Beechwood PTSA Tiger Trail 5k race (run or walk) before the registration fee goes up after 3/31! Share this information with your friends and family - and Click Here to Register!
👟 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!
Check out the Beechwood PTSA Store
Athletic Boosters
Class of 2025 Athletic Booster Scholarship Application:
Apply Today!
2025 BEECHWOOD ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Follow on Twitter: @BHSAthleticBoosters
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and celebrated our students’ achievements. This is another example of what makes our community so special!
Congratulations to Ella Dixon and Darren Chandler who graduated last Sunday from the Regional Youth Leadership program - Class of 2025. These two students represented Beechwood among students from over 35 regional high schools.
the NEXT Competition that students participated in on Thursday, March 20th at Thomas More University.
The Main Stage: Ivanna: Charlotte Hill & Lily Guenther 4th place
We are Learners
The AP Environmental students visited the Miami Fort Generating Station in North Bend, OH learning more about alternative energy solutions.
This past week our 9th and 10th grade students had the chance to see into the future by taking part in the "It's Your Reality" event. These students were given real life scenarios, their yearly income, and then visited many life options to see what they could ultimately afford. Many students got a real dose of "reality" as they saw how quickly their money was needed to cover expenses they never thought about. Experiential learning leading to greater insight! A big thank you to the 4H group, Beechwood Senior Interns, and our wonderful parent volunteers for making the day a success!
Do you need service hours or would like the oppotunity for your family to be involved in outside service projects? Check wout the Beechwood Serves Website and look at the Service Menu at the top right. You can also track your service hours using the link at the top. This way when you are applying for NHS/NJHS or scholarships you can remember what service you performed and the time spent. Have a great time serving those in the Beechwood community and beyond!