News and events

May 21, 2023

May 22nd - Late Start 8:30 am with Advisory

May 29th - No School

June 2nd - Seniors' Last Day

June 4th - Graduation

June 5th - Regular Day

June 7th - Full Day - Periods 3, 4 & 5 take finals

June 8th - 10:02 Dismissal - Periods 1 & 2 finals - Afternoon Buses will run at their normal time.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a change for Monday, May 22nd. There WILL NOT be a presentation in the auditorium for seniors. Instead, they will receive the information in their Advisory that morning with their teacher. For your reference, please review this slidedeck for DETAILED information specific to senior’s last day and the upcoming ceremony!!!

SENIOR GRADUATION INFORMATION SLIDESHOW!

In addition, check out the website for graduation details listed under Senior Information!

We are nearing the end of the school year and are so proud of your accomplishments!

Please be aware that the ACT scores are in and they will not be mailed home. Students should pick up a copy of their test scores in the main office with their attendance office professional.

A-D - Tricia Vanderhoof

E - K - Joan Ericksen

L - R - Ann Edwards

S - W - Kelly Ludowissi

X - Z and CEMS - Melody Anderson

They will be available in the main office until Friday, June 4th.

*ATTENTION BHS SENIORS*

All outstanding fines must be paid or cleared before receiving your cap and gown on Friday, June 2nd.

Fines are assessed for multiple reasons including textbooks and library books that have not been returned, unreturned athletic equipment/uniforms and PE locks, instrument rental fees that haven’t been paid, damaged Chromebooks and lost chargers, etc.

Fines can be viewed in ParentVue and paid online. If you have a fine listed for a book or equipment that wasn’t returned, the item(s) may be returned to the school in order to clear your fine.

If you have any questions about fines, please contact Abby Buetow in the Activities Office at 763-506-6509.

If your student has unredeemed detention, they will not be able to pick up their cap and gown on June 2nd. If you have received an email regarding detention, please check with your attendance office professional for open dates and how many hours of detention your student needs to redeem.

A-D - Tricia.vanderhoof@ahschools.us

E - K - Joan.Ericksen@ahschools.us

L - R - Ann.Edwards@ahschools.us

S - W - Kelly.Ludowissi@ahschools.us

X - Z and CEMS - Melody.Anderson@ahschools.us

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Honors Recipients! Best of luck in your future endeavors! The complete list of recipients can be found here. https://bit.ly/41CueMt

Students may access their own unofficial/electronic transcript by following these directions: Directions for Unofficial/Electronic Transcript

Senior Final Plan Survey

By June 2, all seniors should complete the Final Decision Survey in their Naviance account by following these steps:

1. Students - Log into Blaine High School with the lock and key

2. Click on the Naviance Icon

3. Go under the About Me tab and click on Surveys From Your School

4. Click on CLASS OF 2023 SENIOR PLAN/FINAL TRANSCRIPT SURVEY

Note: All colleges and the NCAA/NAIA require a final high school transcript as part of their enrollment. Without completing this step, your enrollment at college could be delayed.
* Students must complete this from their Naviance account. It cannot be completed through parent accounts.*

MN Technology and Computer Science Events

Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence is offering:

· CSi Bootcamp (June 19-June 23) – see more information and sign up here.

· CSi Bootcamp advanced (if completed initial certification) – details here.
Summer

· Summer 2023 SPARCS I.T. Tour. – Technology company industry tours for high school students interested in I.T. careers. An excellent opportunity to explore various careers and see what these companies do daily. Companies include: Microsoft, Infinity Robotics, Target, Mall of America, Donaldson, Optum, Mayo Clinic (Rochester), MNDOT. Registration will be opening soon. Please email Boern Vang at boern.vang@metrostate.edu if you are interested in getting more information.

· BDPA/SPARCS Bootcamp – a summer boot camp for high school students who identify as BIPOC. Learn Python coding and the chance to hear and learn from industry professionals. Learn more here.

MN Private Colleges Week
Held the last full week of June each year, Minnesota Private Colleges Week is a great way for students to discover what they're looking for in a college. Our 18 private nonprofit institutions offer short introductory sessions Monday through Friday, and students and families can choose to visit any combination of colleges during the week.

The 2023 event will be held June 26 to June 30 with visit sessions beginning at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Registration opens on May 1. View 2023 session schedule.

U.S. Army Free Food/Fun Information
Join the Blaine Army Recruiters for free fun, food, and information on June 16 from 10am-2pm at Lake George in Oak Grove. There will be a JLTV on display for pictures, equipment for you to try the Army Combat Fitness test, cornhole boards, and volleyball. RSVP by calling 763-332-4983

Summer Opportunities
Many great summer opportunities have open applications. Please see here to explore some wonderful local, state, and national options.

Volunteering is another great way to spend some hours this summer. Read why high school students should consider volunteering and access a list of summer volunteer opportunities here.

Job Opportunities
Article: Everything you need to know about summer jobs.
Take a look at the Job Board to see some job opportunities.

Here is how to identify the materials that you have checked out from Blaine High School. These items may include library books, textbooks, calculators, Chromebooks, etc.

You can check your Destiny account by logging into lock and key and looking for the Destiny BHS icon. Once you are in your account, simply look for the tab called MY INFO and click to see all items you’ve checked out.

You can bring back items during school hours. Textbooks from departments, go to the specific department but if you are unsure, you can always bring items to the library.

By Melissa de la Cruz. Summary:When nineteen-year-old Josh returns from Rome without his budding influencer girlfriend Amelia, he immediately becomes a suspect in her disappearance, but as college sophomore and hacker Harper attempts to clear his name, she unearths secrets from both Josh and Amelia's past.

By Jessie Weaver : Summary: Four friends of popular high school social media influencer Summer Cartwright investigate her sudden disappearance after her Halloween party. When a threat appears, followed by the discovery of her body, the teens work to unravel what happened and uncover darkness and troubles lurking behind her perfect persona.

Yearbook distribution will be held on Thursday, May 25 during all lunches. Students who have ordered a book can pick it up in the fieldhouse on the balcony during their assigned lunch period. Students who are unable to pick up their books during lunch will have an opportunity to do so before school, during lunch, or after school on Friday, May 26. After that, the books can be found in the main office.

Not sure if you purchased a yearbook? Students on this list are identified as buyers in our system (listed by student ID number). If you think you've purchased a book, but your ID is not listed, please contact Olivia Dargis or Lydia Hollen to verify your purchase.

For those still interested in purchasing a yearbook, we have a limited number of books still available. They are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please head to Jostens.com to claim your copy. Once we run out, we are out and will not be able to order additional books.

Links:

Yearbook Buyers: https://tinyurl.com/5f3kr7vp

Buy a Yearbook: https://tinyurl.com/r43uh89j

Olivia Dargis: olivia.dargis@ahschools.us

Lydia Hollen: lydia.hollen@ahschools.us

Choir: May 23

Orchestra: May 25

Band: May 31