Please note that all state testing (at the high school level) for the spring of 2020 has been cancelled at this time.

To see the press release from the State of Vermont Agency of Education’s regarding testing please click on this link.

Hello BHS Community,

First, thank you to all those that have reached out to me.  Your words are greatly appreciated.

In watching the Mayor’s live town hall, it was revealed that Governor Scott has ordered that all schools be closed by this Wednesday, March 18.  Parents do have the option of sending their students to school on Monday and Tuesday if open.  If we have school on Monday and Tuesday, there will be no penalty for students who do not come to school.

As part of tomorrow’s schedule, we are asking our BTC students to attend their BTC classes as normally scheduled.  This is not ideal, but there will be some overlap of their modified BHS schedule and BTC.  Please know that these BTC students should be in communication with their BHS teachers in regard to assignments.

Please know that there is a school board meeting this evening at 5pm at Edmunds Middle School Library.  Members of the public are being asked to participate remotely if they would like, with the goal of preventing large gatherings.  I believe that this will be an opportunity for the Board and Superintendent to decide exactly on the course of action for BSD in response to the governor’s decree.

The dial in number is (605) 313-5878 and the access code is 114193

Thank you

Best

Principal Green

Hello BHS Families,

I write to you during an unsettling and uncertain time.  Please know that we are doing all that we can to support our students, faculty and staff.  As we have no official order to shutdown, my job is to let you know what BHS has done and is doing to prepare for Monday and beyond.

On Friday, our teachers worked to create department frameworks to use in regard to how we continue instruction if our schools close.  Here are a few things accomplished

• We worked with students to ensure that they had access to their email using their Chromebooks
• We encouraged students who were missing chargers to replace them before they left school Friday
• We have adjusted our schedule for Monday to include all Blue and White day classes so that all teachers will have the opportunity to meet with all of their students with instructions and assignments in case we are shut down
• Faculty were given close to 100 free online resources in regard to virtual learning

Here is what you can expect and not expect

• We will not be able to support an all school, real-time virtual learning portal similar to our daily schedule.  Unfortunately, the college model would not work for us
• Some students can expect to be sent for example, learning videos
• Students will continue to view and receive assignments via Unified Classroom
• Some classes might create arranged “virtual chats” if possible, which would give them an opportunity to interact directly with their teachers
• Students should be checking their email numerous times per day as they receive directions from teachers
• Students will earn credit for assignments completed if we are closed

Please also know that a plan is also being developed in regard to food in the event that we are closed.  I don’t have all of the details at this point but know that there would be a district communication with an explanation.

There are so many things to consider and it seems that updates come hourly.  That being said, there are so many things that I am trying to resolve and account for that I know I can’t remember it all with each communication.  So, please be patient with me in terms of multiple emails. We are doing our best!

Best,

Principal Green

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Monday Schedule

B1- (8:05-8:50)<br>

B2- (8:55-9:40)

B3- (9:45-10:30)

B4- (10:35-11:20)

W1-(11:25-12:10 Class) Buildings A, B, C (Lunch) 12:15-12:40

W1-(11:55-12:40 Class) Buildings D & E (Lunch) (11:25:-11:50)

W2- (12:45-1:30)

W3- (1:35-2:20)

W4- (2:25-3:05)