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    Bow High School · Nov 15, 2024

    News from the Nest: BHS November 17

    Message from the Principal

    This week we have a Flex Day scheduled for Wednesday. For this Flex Day we have asked staff to identify students that they would like to meet with to receive additional support, participate in extended activities, or complete an assessment. Students and parents will receive an email with the appointment times indicated. Additionally, there is a military fair that is open to all students that I hope many will visit.This past week we had our Fall Sports Awards. The turnout from the community was tremendous and it was great to see the auditorium filled. Thank you to Mike Desilets and Julie Guerrette for organizing the ceremony. Make sure you mark your calendars; the Bow High School Performing Arts Department Fall show, “Radium Girls” will take the stage on December 20th, 21st and 22nd!

    Have a great week.

    Apply NH

    On Monday the School Counseling Department will be offering assistance to students who are applying to NH colleges and universities. On Monday students will be able to apply to any school in NH without paying an application fee. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to pursue an educational path beyond high school.

    Military Fair & ASVAB

    Our School Counseling Department has organized a military fair for our Flex Day on Wednesday. This fair is open to all students and will be running from 9:00 to 11:00. There will be a blackhawk helicopter touching down at BHS which is always exciting to see. The ASVAB will be given to those students who signed up at 12:00.

    Graduation

    June 13, 2025 is the date for graduation this year. Graduation ceremonies will take place at Saint Anselm College at 4:00.

    Craft Fair 2024

    The annual craft fair, featuring over 125 artists who sell and showcase their unique handmade artwork and crafts, is coming soon. Come and enjoy this annual tradition and help raise money to support all three public schools in Bow. Admission is $5 at the door. Saturday November 23rd 9:00 am – 4:00 pmSunday November 24th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Volunteers for Craft Fair (Message from the PTO)

    The PTO is looking for volunteers for the craft fair November 22, 23, and 24.  Both BHS student and adult volunteers are needed to make this event a success!  This is a great way to log volunteer hours towards graduation.  Additionally, there is space for 2 or 3 more student groups to fundraise at the craft fair.  Please reach out to Kelsey Nugent at bowptopres@gmail.com if your group would like a table, and state specifically what your group would be interested in.  We already have a group doing gift wrapping at this time.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4EAFAE22A3FD0-53086840-50th

    Winter Sports Sign-up

    Sign-ups for winter sports are now taking place. Please visit our website to register via Final Forms.

    Alma

    Here is a guide put together by our tech department to answer some commonly asked questions regarding Alma: Alma Guide

    In the Classroom

    This year we have three sections of Woodworking. This is a class that is open to students in grades 9 - 12. Jon Cannon and Dave Niemaszyk are the instructors for this course and have spent a lot of time thinking about the skills they teach. Currently students are working on projects that benefit the entire school community. This week, students in Period 7 created a “mud kitchen” for the pre-K classes. Other students are working on a new bench that can be used by all students in the school. Already projects from this class are seen and being used throughout the building**. **

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    Bow High School · Nov 8, 2024

    News from the Nest: BHS November 10

    Message from the Principal

    Thank you to family members and students who attended the Student Progress Conferences last week. Thank you too for everyone who played a part in our school meeting on Friday in which we honored veterans. Veterans Day is a time for us to reflect on the sacrifices made by service members and their families. There are a number of veterans in our communities of Bow and Dunbarton and all of us are in their debt for their selflessness in service to our nation. Below are the two videos that were shared at our school meeting: 

    History of Veterans Day  

    Thank you for your service

    I encourage you to take a moment to read President Reagan’s 1985 speech on Veterans Day in which he talks about the importance of this day for all Americans: Reagan Speech.

    Lastly, here is a short video of us raising the POW / MIA flag for the first time over BHS: Flag Raising

    As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Have a great week.
    Sports Awards

    The Fall Sports Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 13th, at 6:00. This is an opportunity to recognize our student-athletes and celebrate their athletic accomplishments. I hope you can join us.

    Graduation

    I know this is scary, but we have officially set the graduation date for the Class of 2025 for Friday, the 13th of June, at Saint Anselm College. Graduation will begin at 4:00. More information will go out around this and the many other senior events we have planned.

    Craft Fair 2024The annual craft fair, featuring over 125 artists who sell and showcase their unique handmade artwork and crafts, is coming soon. Come and enjoy this annual tradition and help raise money to support all three public schools in Bow. Admission is $5 at the door
    Saturday November 23rd 9:00 am – 4:00 pmSunday November 24th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Volunteers for Craft Fair (Message from the PTO)

    The PTO is looking for volunteers for the craft fair November 22, 23, and 24.  Both BHS student and adult volunteers are needed to make this event a success!  This is a great way to log volunteer hours towards graduation.  Additionally, there is space for 2 or 3 more student groups to fundraise at the craft fair.  Please reach out to Kelsey Nugent at bowptopres@gmail.com if your group would like a table, and state specifically what your group would be interested in.  We already have a group doing gift wrapping at this time.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4EAFAE22A3FD0-53086840-50th

    Winter Sports Sign-up

    Sign-ups for winter sports are now taking place. Please visit our website to register via Final Forms.

    Open Gym for Girls Basketball

    The girls basketball team will be hosting open gyms on the following days:11/12 -  3:00-4:30 pm11/19 -  3:00-4:30 pm11/21 -  3:00-4:30 pm11/26 -  3:00-4:30 pmOpen gyms are a great way to meet fellow Falcon girls' basketball players and get practice in before tryouts start on 12/2. We hope to see you there!

    Senior Project

    As part of his Senior Project, Ethan Anderson is raising money for the Class Gift by selling Bow, NH merchandise. Here is the link to be able to order: shirtmasters.printavo.com/merch/townofbow 

    AP Honor Roll

    This week we received notice that Bow High School was named to the AP Honor Roll. Of the nearly 80 eligible high schools in the state only 16 earned this distinction. Of the 16, less than half are public schools. Thank you to our dedicated staff and students.

    In the ClassroomDid you know that Bow High School has two Pre-K classes? We are lucky that the youngest students in the school district attend our school. Samantha O’Donnell and the entire Pre-K team do an incredible job of welcoming their students into public school and then helping them develop skills so they will be successful. I am always impressed by what a great job the educators in the Pre-K room do in building structured routines. Recently, Pre-K students and the students in Graphic Design collaborated on creating “monsters”. Pre-K students described what their monster looked like and then the Graphic Design students created it on the computer. Activities like this are why, selfishly, I love going to visit with these young students.

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    Bow High School · Nov 1, 2024

    News from the Nest: BHS November 03

    Message from the Principal

    I’d like to say congratulations and thank you to the student organizations who helped put on Trunk or Treat last Saturday, Peer Outreach and Tabitha Pauley for the Halloween fun, our athletic teams for their successful seasons (some still ongoing), Jill Armstrong and Student Senate for organizing the Mock Election, and The Taters for their hilarious improv show on Friday. I feel very lucky to be surrounded by such talented, fun, and caring students.

    This Friday we will have our monthly school meeting. To accommodate our guest speaker, Maj. Gen. David J. Mikolaities, we will have a different schedule than previous meeting days. The schedule for the day can be found here: November 08, 2024

    Part of our recognition of Veterans Day will include raising the POW / MIA flag. This flag was established by Congress and stated that it would be the symbol of our nation’s concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for. According to the US Department of Defense, more than 80,000 American service personnel are missing from previous conflicts and 38,000 are estimated to be recoverable. Our hope in raising this flag is to bring education and awareness of the sacrifices service members and their families have made over the history of the United States.

    This week will also include an Early Release Day on Monday (schedule here: November 04, 2024) and no school on November 05 (make sure to vote!). Have a good week.

    Winter Sports Sign-up

    Sign-ups for winter sports are now taking place. Please visit our website to register via Final Forms.

    Student Progress Conferences

    Conferences will take place on November 4th and November 5th. November 4th will be an Early Release Day and there will be no school on November 5th for conferences to take place.

    Open Gym for Girls Basketball

    The girls basketball team will be hosting open gyms on the following days:11/10 - 10:00-11:30 am, 11/12 -  3:00-4:30 pm, 11/19 -  3:00-4:30 pm, 11/21 -  3:00-4:30 pm, 11/26 -  3:00-4:30 pm.

    Open gyms are a great way to meet fellow Falcon girls' basketball players and get practice in before tryouts start on 12/2. We hope to see you there!

    Senior Project

    As part of his Senior Project, Ethan Anderson is raising money for the Class Gift by selling Bow, NH merchandise. Here is the link to be able to order: shirtmasters.printavo.com/merch/townofbow 

    In the Classroom

    This week, Mallory Niemaszyk’s Civics class had the opportunity to work with graphic novel author Marek Bennett (author of The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby). Mr. Bennett showed the students the process he goes through when researching a topic and how he uses primary sources to create his novels. Students are taking the lessons that they learned from Marek Bennett and are applying them to works they create based on the amendments of the US Constitution.

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    Bow High School · Oct 25, 2024

    News from the Nest: BHS October 27

    Message from the Principal

    I hope this message finds everyone doing well. As we head into the month of November many of our sports teams are preparing for their playoff runs. Good luck to all of our Falcon student-athletes! Rehearsals for our Fall Production are also starting up. I am very excited to see our talented actors in their performance of “Radium Girls” this December. Also, check out our improv group “The Taters” when they take the stage this Friday at 6:30

    Looking ahead, November 4th is an Early Release Day and November 5th there won’t be classes so that families can attend Student-Progress Conferences. A link to sign up and additional information can be found below.

    Also, in honor of Veterans Day, we will have a school meeting on November 8th with an address by Maj. Gen. David J. Mikolaities who serves as the Adjunct General for the New Hampshire Army National Guard.Please reach out any time if you have any questions; have a great week.

    Winter Sports Sign-up

    Sign-ups for winter sports are now taking place. Please visit our website to register via Final Forms.

    Last day for Class of 2028 Fundraiser

    The Class of 2028 is kicking off its fundraising with the Bow Falcons apparel sale.  The last day to order is 10/28/24 at 10AM. Please follow the link below to order: https://brineteamsales.chipply.com/BOWCLASSOF2028/. Thank you for your support!

    Spooky Fun with Peer Outreach

    Our Peer Outreach club is planning a “boo’ing” as well as a costume contest this week. I encourage everyone to join in the fun as we continue to build school spirit.

    Jazz All-State

    Congratulations to Dominic Catalfimo and Brayden Lane for their acceptance to New Hampshire Jazz All State! They auditioned against students from all over the state and achieved among the top scores. Special congratulations to Dominic for achieving the highest score on drum set in the state for the second year in a row!

    Student Progress Conferences

    Registration for Student Progress Conferences are now open. Please click on the following link for information on how to sign-up for an appointment with a teacher: Student Progress Conferences. Conferences will take place on November 4th and November 5th.November 4th will be an Early Release Day and there will be no school on November 5th for conferences to take place.

    Congratulations to Dunbarton and Bow 4-H Robotics Club

    Last weekend, our FRC team 8708, 0v3R1y K0Mp13X (pronounced Overly Complex), competed in the 2024 NH Governor's Cup alongside 28 other teams from New Hampshire. We’re proud to share that our team finished the day as the 5th Alliance captain!Additionally, a huge congratulations to Leland Bourque, who won one of five scholarships to be used at any New Hampshire University!

    Open Gym for Girl’s Basketball

    Girl’s basketball will be hosting an open gym for any student on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 - 4:30, starting November 11th.

    In the Classroom

    This week in Sophia Tucker’s Metalsmithing class students continued to work on designing and constructing earrings and other metal-based projects. Students began a recent class by going over a recent quiz where they were tasked with identifying different types of metals and tools that were used in the course. From there students worked on a variety of individual tasks ranging from finding images online to use as the basis for a design, to drawing their own design, to using metal to create their own, individualized pieces. It was a lot of fun watching the creative process play out in class.

    Athletic Schedule

    For up to date schedule information please visit the BHS Athletics Website

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    Bow High School · Oct 18, 2024

    News from the Nest: BHS October 20

    Message from the Principal

    Congratulations to our student-musicians for an outstanding performance this past week. We are lucky to have such hardworking and talented musicians in our school. Thank you as well to everyone who came and donated blood during this year’s BEA blood drive. A special thank you goes out to Gina Aubin for organizing this event. Lastly, thank you to everyone who helped organize our school meeting this past week, especially Connor Parzik and Sam Palumbo for their tech expertise, and Michelle Hlavaz for running the Granite State Challenge competition.

    This is a busy week at Bow High School culminating in the annual “Trunk or Treat” taking place on Saturday. Our National Honor Society and other student groups participate in this event helping to make it fun for all ages. I hope everyone has a great week and please be in touch with any questions.

    Fundraiser

    The Class of 2028 is kicking off its fundraising with the Bow Falcons apparel sale.  The last day to order is 10/28/24 at 10AM. Please follow the link below to order: https://brineteamsales.chipply.com/BOWCLASSOF2028/. Thank you for your support!

    Spooky Fun with Peer Outreach

    Our Peer Outreach club is planning a number of events in the last week of October. There are rumors that some of the staff may be planning to dress in costume on the 31st. I encourage everyone to join in the fun as we continue to build school spirit.

    Candidate Forum

    Monday at 1:30For his Senior Project, Trevor Abel has organized a candidate forum for candidates running for the New Hampshire State House of Representatives. This forum will be Monday at 1:30 in the BHS auditorium. For those in the community who would like to attend we ask that you enter the auditorium through the doors to the right of the main entrance.

    Parking on Monday

    There will be some guests at BHS Monday afternoon around Period 7. Please be flexible if someone is in your spot as we want to be welcoming. Thank you.

    Election 2024

    To help be prepared for the upcoming election you can see sample ballots on the Secretary of State’s website: NH Sample Ballots. I encourage everyone of voting age to participate in this year’s election.

    Student Progress Conferences

    Registration for Student Progress Conferences are now open. Please click on the following link for information on how to sign-up for an appointment with a teacher: Student Progress Conferences. Conferences will take place on November 4th and November 5th.

    In the Classroom

    Students in Ms. Armstrong and Ms. Niemaszyk’s America in the World class spent the week prepping for a simulation on the Suez Canal Crisis of the 1950s. Students learned the background of the Cold War and how conflict between the world’s superpowers played out in Egypt. In preparing for the simulation students are learning how to take in different perspectives and competing interests while gaining a deeper understanding of geopolitics.

    Athletic Schedule

    Below are the games scheduled for the week ahead (please confirm with your athlete as schedules do change). For up to date schedule information please visit the** BHS Athletics Website

    ****Monday, October 21st* **Boys JV Football @ John Stark (4:00)*Tuesday, October 22nd Girls Varsity Field Hockey (TBD - Game or Bye)

    • Boys JV Soccer @ Hopkinton (4:00)
    • Girls JV Soccer @ Hopkinton (4:00)Wednesday, October 23rd **No Games ScheduledThursday, October 24th** *No Games Scheduled**Friday, October 25th Girls Varsity Field Hockey Quarter Finals
    • Boys Varsity Soccer vs Souhegan (4:00)
    • Boys JV Soccer vs Souhegan (4:00)
    • Girls Varsity Soccer @ Souhegan (4:30)
    • **Girls JV Soccer @ Souhegan (4:30)*Saturday, October 26th Cross Country D2 States @ Derryfield Park (9:00)
    • Boys Varsity Football @ Pembroke (2:30)
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    Bow High School · Oct 13, 2024

    News from the Nest: BHS October 13

    Message from the Principal

    I hope that everyone enjoyed the three-day weekend. Last Thursday BES students and staff had to come over to the high school. Afterwards we received this message from BES Principal Lori Krueger:

    On behalf of everyone from BES we would like to thank the BHS staff for all their support and help today as we arrived at your school.  The Kindergarten teachers shared that as they walked up to the main entrance of the school, high school students were playing rock, paper, scissors through the window of the second floor hallway with the kids… I know there were many more acts of kindness and support that were experienced by BES!

    This week we have several events taking place including performances from our music ensembles, a visit from the National Guard and Civil Support Team, and a school meeting on Wednesday. Please reach out with any questions and have a great week.

    FundraiserThe Class of 2028 is kicking off its fundraising with the Bow Falcons apparel sale.  The last day to order is 10/28/24 at 10AM. Please follow the link below to order: 

    https://brineteamsales.chipply.com/BOWCLASSOF2028/

    ****Thank you for your support!

    BEA Blood Drive

    Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. On Friday the BEA is hosting a Blood Drive at Bow High School from 11:00 to 4:00. Please consider donating if you can.

    Fall Concert

    Our music ensembles will be performing this Thursday at 7:00 in the Auditorium. Please come hear our talented student-musicians.

    School Meeting on Wednesday

    On Wednesday we will have our second School Meeting of the year. There will be announcements from each of the classes, a short video, and a competition between the BHS Granite State Challenge Team and Staff. These meetings are an opportunity to build school spirit and connections.

    NH National Guard School Visit

    The New Hampshire Army National Guard will be present at Bow High on October 16th accompanied by their Civil Support Team (CST) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) team. The primary mission of these teams is to support civil authorities by identifying chemical agents and substances, assessing potential consequences, advising on appropriate response measures, and assisting with requests for additional state and federal military resources. This event is open to all students who are considering a career in STEM fields or have an interest in working with the New Hampshire National Guard. Teachers  are encouraged to bring their classes to visit the teams stationed in front of the school.

    The teams will be showcasing their unit’s transportation assets, which include a command vehicle, an operations trailer, a communications vehicle known as the Unified Command Suite (offering a wide range of secure communications capabilities), and an analytical laboratory system vehicle (equipped with comprehensive analysis tools for characterizing unknown hazards). Additionally, there will be several general-purpose vehicles and a remote-controlled robot designed to detect airborne chemicals.For a brief overview of the Army National Guard Civil Support Team, please refer to the following video: Army National Guard Civil Support Team 60 Second.

    In the Classroom

    Students in Mrs. Dow’s LINKS classes and Mrs. Chaffee’s AP Statistics classes worked together this week to complete an investigation called “Candy Grab”. LINKS students, over a couple of different trials, attempted to see how much candy they could pick up at one time. The AP Statistics students used that data to do statistical analysis and make predictions. It was really fun watching these groups of students working together to have fun and to learn. 

    Athletic Schedule

    Below are the games scheduled for the week ahead (please confirm with your athlete as schedules do change). For up to date schedule information please visit the **BHS Athletics Website

    **Monday, October 14th **Boys JV Football vs Kennett (4:00)*Tuesday, October 15th Varsity Golf @ Windman CC (9:00)

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    Bow High School · Oct 4, 2024

    News from the Nest: BHS October 06, 2024

    Message from the Principal

    Greetings from Bow High School. This week, on October 9th, we will have our first Flex Day of the year. Flex Days are utilized for a number of reasons. These days allow us to conduct standardized testing without impacting classes, provide opportunities for field trips, allow for enrichment activities, and provide time for students to work on projects and activities. Examples of things that students may choose to do include gaining career hours, completing community service hours, working on the college process, or getting ahead on school work.

    These days also allow us the opportunity to schedule students time to meet with their teachers if they are in need of additional support or to make-up assessments. Students for whom this applies will receive an email from the school. Please reach out to me with any questions.

    PSAT (10/9/24): Message from Kate Kulacz

    Reminder for the upcoming mandatory PSAT testing for all juniors on Wednesday, October 9th from 7:45am to 11am. The test administration will begin promptly at 8am and late students will not be admitted due to Collegeboard digital testing protocols. Please take note of the following details: Students need to report to their assigned classroom no later than 7:45am.

    • There will be signs and staff in the main lobby to help direct students to their assigned classroom. 
    • The official test is a total of 2 hours and 14 minutes and consists of 2 sections: 
      • Math and Reading/Writing Section
    • All testing will take place in the 2200 wing.     
    • Every student must bring their school issued Chromebook for the test. The device needs to have a full charge, and be able to maintain that charge for a minimum of 3 hours in order to complete the test.   
      • Please note if you have any issues with your Chromebook put in a help ticket immediately so IT can make sure your Chromebook is working for the day of the exam.
    • We recommend students bring a water bottle and small snack for the 10 minute break time. 

    ****College Board Resources PSAT/NMSQT

    Students can prepare for their assessment by downloading and taking a full-length adaptive practice test in Bluebook (bluebook.app.collegeboard.org), reviewing their results on My Practice (mypractice.collegeboard.org) by signing in with the same credentials provided by their school, and using Official Digital SAT Prep on Khan Academy® (https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-sat). 

    Auditions for the Fall Play

    Auditions for the fall play will take place on Monday and Wednesday of this week in the Music Wing of the school. Productions at Bow High School are always of the highest quality and I urge anyone who might be interested to sign-up for an audition time. Please sign up for an audition by using this link: BHS Theater

    ********October 11th and October 14th.

    October 11th is an Early Release Day. The schedule for the day can be found here: Early Release Schedule. There will be no school on October 14th due to the Indigenous Peoples / Columbus Day Holiday.

    Student IDs

    All student IDs have been distributed. Students need to show their IDs to access open campus. Please let me or Mrs. Barth know if you have any questions.

    NH National Guard School Visit

    The New Hampshire Army National Guard will be present at Bow High on October 16th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, accompanied by their Civil Support Team (CST) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) team. The primary mission of these teams is to support civil authorities by identifying chemical agents and substances, assessing potential consequences, advising on appropriate response measures, and assisting with requests for additional state and federal military resources. This event is open to all students who are considering a career in STEM fields or have an interest in working with the New Hampshire National Guard. Teachers  are encouraged to bring their classes to visit the teams stationed in front of the school.

    The teams will be showcasing their unit’s transportation assets, which include a command vehicle, an operations trailer, a communications vehicle known as the Unified Command Suite (offering a wide range of secure communications capabilities), and an analytical laboratory system vehicle (equipped with comprehensive analysis tools for characterizing unknown hazards). Additionally, there will be several general-purpose vehicles and a remote-controlled robot designed to detect airborne chemicals.For a brief overview of the Army National Guard Civil Support Team, please refer to the following video: Army National Guard Civil Support Team 60 Second.

    In the Classroom

    This week students in BEST classes began their time on the Ropes Course outside. The Ropes course is a unique opportunity for students to safely push beyond their comfort zone while building trust and camaraderie with one another. Utilizing a Ropes Course is something that many different organizations take advantage of so our students are fortunate to have this opportunity as part of their classes. Thank you to the BEST teachers for the additional time and work they put into offering this experience to our students*.*

    Athletic Schedule

    Below are the games scheduled for the week ahead (please confirm with your athlete as schedules do change). For up to date schedule information please visit the BHS Athletics Website

    Monday, October 7th **Boys JV Football vs Plymouth (4:00)*Tuesday, October 8th JV Golf vs Others (3:30)

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    Bow High School · Sep 29, 2024

    News from the Nest: BHS September 29, 2024

    Message from the Principal

    Greetings from Bow High School. We had a very busy week last week with games, rehearsals, and events designed to help students think about their post-high school plans. A gigantic thank you goes out to Kate Kulacz and the School Counseling Department for organizing a College Fair as well as a Senior Night for parents. Having been through the college process with one son, and going through it again with another, I know there is a lot of information to process. I encourage students to make appointments with their counselors if they have questions or need assistance in planning for the future.

    Interact Club Movie Night

    The BHS Interact Club is hosting a movie night (watching “Rio”) on Friday, October 4th at 6:30pm on the lawn by the 1300 wing.  There will be popcorn and water sold, but admission is free and open to anyone in the community!

    Drivers Education

    Getting a driver’s license is a really big deal for many high school students. We understand how important Drivers Education is and the challenge of finding hours to drive with an instructor. However, drive times should never be scheduled during class time as these absences will be considered unexcused. Thank you for supporting the importance of being in class.

    Washington DC Trip

    Bow High School is participating in a dynamic, hands-on, civic education program for juniors and seniors in Washington, DC this spring. As educators, we are always looking for new and interesting ways to provide extra challenges and opportunities to enhance the students’ educational experience. We strongly believe that Close Up does just that and will provide a learning experience of a lifetime!

    With over 50 years of experience, Close Up is the nation’s largest non-profit and non-partisan citizenship education organization; and they are driven by a mission to help students become more effective and informed citizens. While in Washington, DC, on Close Up, your student will have the opportunity to live and learn with peers from around the country while engaging in seminars with policymakers and explorations of historical sites and government offices.

    This 6-day program prepares young citizens to meet the challenges of governing themselves and their nation through discussions of key domestic and international issues with members of Congress and their staff, Washington insiders, and other leading policy experts;

    • Comprehensive study visits to the significant historical sites and cultural neighborhoods of our nation’s capital;
    • Daily small-group workshops that encourage students to connect what they see in DC with what they are learning in the classroom back home; and
    • Self-directed time with their teachers to explore the nation’s capital!**Applications are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday October 4th, 2024. Please email jarmstrong@bownet.org for more information. You may also visit www.CloseUp.org to learn more about the Close Up Program.

    Travel / Study Abroad

    Interested in earning a scholarship to study abroad? Join CIEE’s Britt Canner and her New England Team on Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm via Zoom to learn about CIEE’s High School Summer Abroad programs and Global Navigator Scholarship opportunities. Please register here!

    ****Each year CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) is given $7 million in funding for high school students to spend 3-4 weeks of their summer studying abroad. Students can earn partial and full scholarships for their program tuition based on merit + need. CIEE offers two types of High School Summer Abroad programs:

    1. Language & Culture: 4-week immersion programs offered in Chinese, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Portuguese. College Credits from Tulane University are available too!

    1. **Theme Based: 3-week immersion programs offered in STEM, leadership, sports, fashion, animal conservation, sustainability, robotics and more.*Last year, CIEE awarded $30,000 in Global Navigator Scholarships to New Hampshire students! CIEE wants to increase that number in 2025 and give access to more high school students throughout the state. Don’t forget to register and we will see you on Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm!

    SAT Prep

    Khan Academy has partnered with the College Board to offer free SAT prep. You can find more information here: Khan Academy SAT Prep

    **Message Regarding Open Gym

    Hi all, my name is Bryana Szepan, and I am a senior on the BHS girls' basketball team. I am contacting you about our open gyms, which run every Sunday morning from 10 to 11:15 a.m. If anyone is interested, you are welcome to participate. This is an excellent opportunity to get a basketball in your hands and meet other players before the start of the season. We hope to see you at our next open gym!

    In the Classroom

    This past week, in his filmmaking class, Sam Dixon and his class explored the use of montages in film. Students looked at how montages are used to allow a filmmaker to show the audience the passage of time in a condensed manner. One of the scenes that Mr. Dixon used to illustrate this point was the training montage from “Rocky IV”. In filmmaking students study different film techniques and then apply them to their own works. I am looking forward to seeing what the students in the class create***.***

    Athletic Schedule

    Below are the games scheduled for the week ahead (please confirm with your athlete as schedules do change). For up to date schedule information please visit the BHS Athletics Website

    ******Monday, 9/30 JV Golf @ Kearsarge (3:30)

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