Weekly Parent News
Upcoming Dates
May 28: Graduation
June 3-5: Half Day for Final Exams
Graduation Information
Graduation rehearsal is on Thursday, May 28 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM. Rehearsal is mandatory and seniors should arrive at the Calvin University Van Noord Arena by 9:45AM. If your student has a scheduling conflict, please contact Pam Gillespie at pgillespie@bcpsk12.net. Seniors must take care of the following items by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27 in order to walk at graduation:
- Outstanding computer insurance fees, class dues, AP exam fees, parking and library fines, and technology fees
- Return library and classroom books and textbooks
- Return laptop and charger
The graduation ceremony is on May 28th at 7:00PM. Doors into the auditorium will open at 6:00PM & tickets are required for entry. Please park in any of the guest parking lots listed on the Calvin University Parking Map. Anyone unable to attend can watch the ceremony live by using the Graduation 2026 Live Stream Link. No noise makers, horns or balloons are allowed in the arena.
Semester 2 Exam Schedule
- Wednesday, June 3 - 1st and 2nd hour exams
- Thursday, June 4 - 3rd and 4th hour exams
- Friday, June 5 - 5th and 6th hour exams
Final Exam Attendance Expectations
All students are expected to take their exams on the scheduled dates. If an extenuating circumstance arises, such as illness or a family emergency, please notify the teacher as soon as possible so a plan can be made to complete the missed exam. Documentation may be requested if needed.
Please note that vacations, sports travel, and other planned trips are not considered extenuating circumstances for missing scheduled exams. Families should plan accordingly so students are present for their exams on the assigned dates.
End of Year Info
From the Nurse’s Office:
MEDICATION PICK UP: This is a reminder to please stop by the front office to pick up any medications (prescription/OTC/emergency meds) for your student/s by the last day of school on June 5. Please note the office is open from 7:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of Memorial Day and the last three days of school. The office will be open 7:30am-11:30am June 3-5. Any medications that are not picked up by 11:30am on June 5 will be safely disposed of. Please reach out to Sana Landane (slandane@bcpsk12.net) or Lisa Vander Veen (lisavanderveen@bcpsk12.net) should you have any questions or concerns with medication pick up.
From the Media Center:
All books need to be returned by May 29! Please have your student check in Alexandria or with Mrs. West to see what books are missing and if there are any fines due. All fines need to be paid by the last day of school.
