BHS Happenings
February 5, 2024
Important Dates
February 5, 2024: BHS Varsity Track at Last Chance Meet at Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven at 4:00 p.m.
February 6, 2024: BHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs New Britain at New Britain High School at 6:45 p.m.
February 6, 2024: BHS Varsity Girls Basketball vs New Britain at Home at 5:30 p.m.
February 7, 2024: BHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs East Hartford at East Hartford High School at 6:45 p.m.
February 7, 2024: Early Dismissal at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
February 9, 2024: BHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Newington at Home at 6:45 p.m.
February 9, 2024: BHS Varsity Girls Basketball vs Newington at Newington High School at 5:30 p.m.
February 9, 2024: BHS Varsity Track at Class 'S' State Championship at Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven at 4:00 p.m.
February 12, 2024: BHS Varsity Girls Basketball vs Windsor at Home at 5:30 p.m.
February 13, 2024: BHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Conard at Home at 6:45 p.m.
February 13, 2024: BHS February PTO Meeting in the BHS Library Media Center at 6:00 p.m.
February 14, 2024: BHS Varsity Girls Basketball vs Lewis Mills at Home at 5:30 p.m.
February 15, 2024: BHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Lewis Mills at Lewis Mills High School at 6:45 p.m.
February 16, 2024: BHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Farmington at Farmington High School at 6:45 p.m.
February 19, 2024: Presidents' Day - School and Offices Closed
February 19, 2024: BHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Windsor at Windsor High School at 6:45 p.m.
February 21, 2024: Early Dismissal at 12:15 p.m. for Professional Development
February 22, 2024: Unified Sports at Simsbury High School at 3:15 p.m.
February 29, 2024: Unified Sports at New Britain High School at 3:15 p.m.
Senior Class Dues
Senior Class Dues cost $250 and are due by April 1st. If you paid the first payment of $125 on November 1st, your second payment of $125 is also due on April 1st. Checks can be made out to Bloomfield High School. Class dues are to be paid in full.
Senior Class Dues cover:
- Senior T-Shirt
- Lawn Sign
- Cap and Gown
- Prom
- Yearbook
- Senior Trip
BHS Athletics Update
Boys Basketball:
- On Tuesday, January 30th, BHS' Varsity Boys Basketball Team defeated Rocky Hill, 65-41.
- On Thursday, February 1st, BHS' Varsity Boys Basketball Team fell to Platt, 53-60.
- On Friday, February 2nd, BHS' Varsity Boys Basketball Team defeated Weaver, 66-59.
Girls Basketball:
- On Monday, January 29th, BHS' Varsity Girls Basketball Team fell to Rocky Hill, 15-53.
- On Wednesday, January 31st, BHS' Varsity Girls Basketball Team defeated Weaver, 42-34.
- On Friday, February 2nd, BHS' Varsity Girls Basketball Team fell to Plainville, 61-68.
Boys Indoor Track:
- On Friday, February 2nd, BHS' Varsity Boys Throwers competed in the Throwhawks Field Series #5. Top finishers for the boys were:
- Khile Francis finished 3rd in the Shot Put and 5th in the Weight Throw
- Joshua Williams finished 6th in the Shot Put
- Mason Gray finished 6th in the Shot Put
Girls Indoor Track:
- On Friday, February 2nd, BHS' Varsity Girls Throwers competed in the Throwhawks Field Series #5. Top finishers for the girls were:
- Payton Sirdine finished 2nd in the Shot Put and Weight Throw
- Kimbrae Miller finished 5th in the Weight Throw
Seniors! Have You Completed Your FAFSA?
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open! Any senior planning to attend a 4-year college, 2-year college, community college, or trade school must complete the FAFSA with their parent/guardian. The FAFSA Form is open on a soft launch, which means it will be available for short periods of time. If the FAFSA is unavailable when you try to access it, try again later. Some families feel like they "don't qualify" for federal aid because they "make too much money." You should still complete the FAFSA! It is required if you want free community college and for some scholarships. It's also the only way to get approved for the student federal school loans which provide the best interest rates.
**Please note that an adult is required to sign the child's FAFSA, but is in no way required to pay for the child's education.**
**Please also note, that the FAFSA should be completed by February 1st to ensure that deadlines are met and the maximum amount of financial aid available is offered to you.**
Step 1: Create your FSA ID
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Step 2: Complete the FAFSA
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Resource: Class lesson on Financial Aid
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1P1tWxVZqj3zqy1LjeIy7O3LVezqYXcWphdySv_E3Cw8/edit?usp=sharing
- Short videos explaining what FAFSA is and how to complete it.
- Information on which adult is required to complete the FAFSA with the child.
- Information on how to pay for college as an undocumented student.
Resource: Scholarship List
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jdq8Zmr8bQuabcWDxGAq4J6KCkTTWX_oDKF3exPMlbE/edit?usp=sharing
Junior Planning Meetings
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Junior year is an important year for students. It is the time when students and their families should be planning for life after high school graduation. To assist with this process, Junior Planning Meetings will be held between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (last appointment at 1:00pm). Meetings will last roughly 45 minutes, are held in the School Counseling Office, and will address students’ individual post-graduation plans.
Please note that these are required for all juniors and a parent/guardian must attend. To schedule your meeting, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45A9A92BA5F58-46955538-class. You can also schedule via email to strombino@blmfld.org or phone at 860-286-2630 x1016.
It is strongly encouraged that parents make every effort to attend in person. However, I will offer a virtual option if this better meets your needs. If you prefer to meet virtually, make a note in the comment section of sign-up genius and a link will be sent to your email.
Shannon Trombino, School Counselor
Bloomfield High School
(860)286-2630 ext 1016
