There are so many great things going on in our science classes here at BHS! Make sure you check out the Science Department Newsletter by clicking on the link to see what your child is doing in their science class: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r_dPhLpoKi0Wd5r_FM70mhpr-eyCJFJhpODqAsDm_ps/edit?tab=t.0
The Donald F. Harris Sr. AgriScience Program has started a composting program using the resources from our cafeteria during student lunches. Students are collecting excess food, trays, liquids, etc. and composting it into nutrient-rich soil. Students will then use the soil to plant various vegetables at the AgriScience Center. This is a great hands on project for our students to learn first hand about wastefulness and how best to recycle our resources.
On April 1st, BHS' Debate Team engaged in a debate focused on: Is AI/ChatGPT helping students learning or making them lazy? The topics was generated by a student in the debate club and voted on by members as the topic to debate. Students debated in front of an audience of their peers as well as a panel of teachers. Debate club teaches essential skills in critical thinking, public speaking, research, and persuasive communication.
Congratulations to our Track and Field Student-Athletes who have been named to Gametime CT's Athletes to Watch List for this upcoming Outdoor Track Season! Congratulations, Payton Sirdine, Vanessa Agyemang, D'Asia Duncan, Saphyr Brown, Khile Francis, Jessie Singleton Jr. and Ethan Rowe!
BHS' Robotics Team participated in the First Robotics Competition last weekend at Hartford Public High School. Not only did they participate, they took home first place in the New England First District Hartford Event. Congratulations to our Robotics Team on the big win!
CAS annually honors two outstanding seniors from each of the member schools in the state who excel in the performing or visual arts. Excelling in the performing or visual arts is of primary importance in the selection. Scholarship and Leadership are also supporting criteria. This year Bloomfield High School was proud to honor Dorian Pollard-Betsey (Performing Arts) and Brianna Brown (Visual Arts) as our recipients of the CAS Outstanding Arts Award. Congratulations, Dorian and Brianna!
BHS' AgriScience Center hosted a workshop today in collaboration with A Place Called Hope Educational Program, which focuses on educating others on Birds of Prey. Students got to see first hand three different species including; a hawk, a falcon, and an owl. They got to learn about the three species, their personal story of survival and the many simple ways to lessen conflicts with the wildlife that lives in your very own backyard. This was a great experience for our AgriScience students to explore other aspects of wildlife that they don't encounter daily as an AgriScience student.
Today, BHS welcomed Mr. Robert Ike of the Republican Town Committee to register any student of age to vote! All students of age had the opportunity to register during one of our three lunch waves. They can now have their voices heard in one of our upcoming elections.
Mrs. Baker's AP English Literature Course participated in March Madness by creating their own Poetry Edition Bracket. Students analyzed poems and broke them down to pick the winners and engaged in a debate between poems, "Coniferous Fathers" and "The Raincoat" to decide the winner of the bracket. Congratulations to "The Raincoat" and all the students who debated for it to win.
On April 1st, BHS' Student Council hosted the finals of the BHS Spelling Bee. All students who participated in the earlier rounds of the Spelling Bee were invited to attend the finals, where finalists faced off by grade to determine the Spelling Bee Winners of each class. Congratulations to all of our winners! All of our student participants were awarded with an ice cream social.
On April 1st, BHS' School to Career Office hosted a "Turning Passion Into a Profession" panel for seniors. All panelists were BHS alumni and successful entrepreneurs who shared their career journeys, challenges and the decisions that shaped their success. The goal was to inspire students, provide relatable role models and encourage them to think about their own career paths. The event was followed by a student Q&A session.
Bloomfield High School juniors attended the University of Hartford as part of our ongoing partnership for “Warhawks–Hawks Day,” a hands-on introduction to college life and early career exploration. During the visit, students interacted with college students and faculty, explored campus, and experienced elements of a typical day in the life of a UHart student. The experience provided a stronger, more informed perspective on college as they prepare to enter their senior year this fall.
Students shared positive feedback about the experience, with one noting, “It felt like I could really see myself here and understand what college life is like,” while another shared, “Talking to current students made it feel more real and less intimidating.” Many students expressed that the visit helped them better understand expectations after high school, explore potential majors and feel more confident about their future plans. We extend our sincere thanks to Ms. Llonia Jackson and the entire University of Hartford team for their partnership and for creating such a meaningful and engaging opportunity for our students.
The School-to-Career Office hosted a Capstone-focused Career Fair at Bloomfield High School on Wednesday, March 18th that provided hundreds of students with meaningful opportunities to explore future career pathways. Designed primarily for seniors as part of their Capstone experience, the event was open to the entire student body where hundreds attended and featured 55 representatives from local businesses, organizations, higher education institutions, and community leaders.
Throughout the fair, students engaged in hands-on career exploration, networked with professionals, and gained real-world insight into a variety of industries. They also explored internship and job opportunities, strengthened resume and interview skills and built confidence while gaining valuable exposure to mentors as they prepare for life beyond high school.
BHS hosted the International Cultural Fair last night and what a great time it was! If you attended you already know, but if you didn't make sure you check out the great pictures from the event! Thank you to Ms. Rodriguez for all of your hard work in making sure this event was a great success!
For all the news on what is going on and coming up at BHS, make sure you check out this week's newsletter by clicking on the link: https://app.smore.com/n/7bk23
Congratulations to our most recent student-athletes who signed to compete at the next level in Track and Field! Congratulations, April Nathaniel (Saint Peters University), Soleigh Dixon (Saint Peters University), Kiersten Golding (Franklin Pierce University), Zakai Chacon (Caldwell University), Khile Francis (Grambling State University), and Jessie Singleton Jr. (South Carolina State University).
Congratulations to BHS Senior, Mason Gray who broke the State Record in the weight throw with his toss of 73-09 at New Balance Nationals!
Congratulations to BHS Senior, Ethan Rowe who finished 5th in the High Jump at New Balance Nationals with a jump of 6-10.75 earning All American accolades!
Congratulations to the BHS Shuttle Hurdle Relay Team of Jessie Singleton Jr., Shaun Lazenby, Triston Matthews, and Javonni Reynolds who placed 4th at New Balance Nationals and earned All American accolades! The relays time of 30.93 is a new State Record in the event, breaking their own state record that they had set just days earlier at Nike Indoor Nationals in a time of 31.01.
Congratulations to BHS Senior, D'Asia Duncan who placed 4th in the Pentathlon at New Balance Nationals and earned All American accolades! D'Asia scored 3,560 points to set the new State Record in the event!
