Congratulations to Berkeley High senior Cole McCann-Phillips, who’s been selected as one of two delegates statewide to represent California in the 2018 U.S. Senate Youth Program. The selection was announced Dec. 13 by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. The state’s other delegate is Mackenzie Hawkins, a senior at Amador Valley High School in […]
Students Form Human Chain Around Berkeley High in Support of DACA
The Chicano Latino United Voices student club, along with allies, staged a large and lively rally at Berkeley High School in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on Friday, Sept. 15. Students assembled first in the courtyard and then formed a human chain, holding hands or linking arms completely around the 4,000-foot […]
Berkeley High Students Examine Environmental Issues Through Art at Brower Center Exhibition
Anyone seeking reassurance about today’s teens – particularly about Berkeley High students’ values, passion for understanding, and artistic creativity – may find much to celebrate in the current exhibit at the David Brower Center. The “Art/Act: Youth” exhibition features exceptional BHS student art inspired by environmental issues, developed through the students’ extended immersion into research […]
Berkeley High All Class Reunion Picnic Returns on Sat., Aug. 26
The biennial all-class reunion picnic for Berkeley High School is expected to draw a large turn-out this coming Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at San Pablo Park in Berkeley. The event will include a stage with live music, a “golden alumni” parade and class booths around the park perimeter amid a […]
Spirited Send-Off for Class of 2017
The enthusiasm was as warm as the unseasonable weather Friday night, June 16, when the Class of 2017 kept tradition very much alive with a grand graduation ceremony at the Greek Theatre. More than 3 pages in the program were needed just to list the names in small print of the 799 graduates, including 775 […]
New Appointments to Four Key BUSD Positions
Congratulations to the four educational leaders appointed unanimously by the School Board on May 31: Michelle Sinclair – Cragmont Principal Juan Raygoza – BHS Vice Principal Heidi Weber – Program Coordinator, Independent Study Susannah Bell Fishman – Program Manager, Special Education On announcing the appointments, Board President Ty Alper provided the following background about each person: […]
Mayor’s Student Awards Honor BUSD High School Students
The 21st annual Mayor’s Student Awards honored 151 high school students from BUSD this past Thursday, May 18, at UC Berkeley’s Pauley Ballroom. Certificates were handed out in several categories: Citizenship, Leadership, Communication, Extraordinary Effort, Performing and Visual Arts, Community Service and Sports and Athleticism. The awards were founded by community leader Salvador Murillo and […]
Congratulations, Berkeley High Boys Tennis Team – 2017 Conference Co-Champions!
For the first time in this century, the Berkeley High boys tennis team claimed the crown of conference champions this spring. (Or half of it – sharing it with Piedmont High.) It’s been 23 years since the team won the title for their league, the West Alameda County Conference (WACC). The team, with a 14-3 […]
Proposed Redesign of Berkeley High School Program – Public Hearing May 17
The School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed redesign of Berkeley High’s educational program at its May 17, 2017 meeting. The public hearing will start at approximately 8:00 p.m. Following a presentation about the proposed redesign of the 9th grade program, there will be an opportunity for public comment regarding the redesign, […]
Two BUSD-Sponsored Events You May Not Want to Miss
Here are two upcoming events of special interest: May 20: “Learning Exchange” workshops to build supportive schools District families, students and staff are invited to a special “Learning Exchange” on May 20 at Longfellow Middle School. The event — from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.– will include community dialogue and interactive workshops to build resiliency […]