Blue Hills News

On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, the Blue Hills District School Committee voted to lift the mask mandate as of February 28, 2022. Beginning Monday, February 28, masks will be optional for all students, staff, and faculty. There are a few exceptions to this rule:

1. Masks are currently still required on all school buses. If this changes, we will notify students and families.
2. Masks are still required in the school nurse's office.
3. Masks may be required for students who are attending clinical and observations in health care settings and early education facilities.

Please take a look through this week's news and review the items below. We continue to recognize our vocational programs this week in honor of #CTEMonth. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the newsletter - Thank you!

Enjoy February Vacation!!

Important: We are continuing to implement the SOS Signs of Suicide Program for all grade levels. This will be done over the coming weeks. Please read the attached letter explaining this program and providing resources for parents and guardians as well.

Great work by students in the Multicultural Coalition under the leadership of Ms. Quiterio to create posters honoring and celebrating a dozen lesser known individuals in celebration of Black History Month. Here are a few examples.

Congratulations to all of our senior athletes!

(Thank you Ms. Flynn and Ms. Poliseno for the photos!)

All students interested in participating in Spring sports must register on FamilyID, even if you they have played a sport in the past. Registration is now open! Please make sure that your student has an up to date physical on file with our Nurse, and that the return to play protocol has been met if a student has had covid in the past (Protocols found here).

This week marked School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. We have a great one in Officer Connor. Thankful for all he does as a resource for our students and to keep us safe!

Please be sure you have paid any outstanding fees and dues... believe it or not, Graduation day approaches! Log into myschoolbucks and under "Invoices" you can find any outstanding dues. Thank you!

Do you need extra help?

Any student who is struggling with grades and work at the halfway point of the year should be in communication with their teachers and guidance counselor to work on a plan to improve. Failure should not be an option! We have some great opportunities for additional help with the Before and After School Program, and every teacher stays after school multiple days each week to provide extra help. Guidance counselors can assist in organizing and developing a game plan to move forward successfully.

Breakfast and Lunch

Recently, we began asking students to enter their ID numbers when receiving a breakfast and lunch. It is important to note, however, that breakfast and lunch are still free for all students. We are re-instating this checkout process because our point of sale system is new, and both staff and students need training and practice on it. Additionally, we will be selling additional items in lunch beyond the provided free lunch soon, and this will require a student to pay using their ID number and myschoolbucks.

To reiterate: breakfast and lunch remain completely free for all students this school year. Thanks for helping us with this transition in our systems.

At-Home Covid Testing

Many of you have successfully signed up for the voluntary at-home Covid testing program. You may continue to sign up anytime and pick up tests in the main office.

• When the at-home tests arrive, students will be notified that they are available for pickup in the Main Office.
• A letter detailing the plan is attached below.
• The optional opt-in form is found on Family ID: Click here.

Calling Alumni!

Attention ALL alumni of Blue Hills. Please register on our new job posting site to view open positions at local businesses. Any trouble registering, please contact Ms. Poliseno at kpoliseno@bluehills.org.

Here is the link to register: https://www.collegecentral.com/bluehills/

Before/After School Program

For more information and to sign-up your child, please visit The Blue Hills Before/After School Program. There is still room available. This is a great opportunity to have focused time to complete schoolwork with assistance!

Thank you to our DVC students for capturing many of these awesome photos!

• February 21-25 : Winter Recess, No School
• February 28: School Reopens - Masks are Optional
• March 9: Progress Reports
• March 10: In-Service, Late Arrival (10:40 am)
• March 22-23: Grade 10 ELA MCAS
• March 24: Grade 8 Acceptance Reception
• March 25: Professional Development Day, No School
• April 7: In-Service, Late Arrival (10:40 am)
• April 8: Term 3 Ends

Blue Hills Regional Technical School’s mission is to continue its history of academic achievement, technical training and character development through a curriculum which emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technical programs and challenging academic courses, enabling its students to become competent, caring and productive people in a diverse and changing world.

Core Values:

Community, Opportunity, Relevance, Employability

Website: www.bluehills.org
Location: 800 Randolph Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 781 828 5800
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Twitter: @bhrtech