Dear BHS Families:
We hope you are having a wonderful summer, unwinding, and restoring your spirit and strength. We look forward to your return and have been working hard in your absence to ensure a safe and enjoyable start to the 2022-2023 school year.
If you are new to Briarcliff High School, we imagine this letter finds you somewhere between nervous and excited. If you are anxious, please take a deep breath. You will quickly find supportive teachers and students, captivating lessons, fun activities, and opportunities for friendship and connection at BHS. We have something to offer everyone and look forward to your contributions to our outstanding school community in the years to come.
If you are a returning student, then you already know that BHS is a unique and exciting place filled with wonderful teachers and enriching programs for every student to find success and happiness.
If you are a senior, then "this is your year!" You and your classmates will set the tone for the 2022-2023 school year. We are counting on you to set an example of leadership, understanding, and spirit for each other and for all students in the BHS community. Please refer to the Senior Calendar linked here for important upcoming dates or on our website: https://www.briarcliffschools.org/calendar.
BHS DAILY SCHEDULE/STUDENT SCHEDULES:
We will continue this year with the schedule that was established last year, with the day starting at 8:35 a.m. and ending at 3:00 pm Please click here for a copy of the Daily Schedule. Please note that students' schedules were released to the student and parent portals on eSchoolData on July 22nd. Counselors will be available for schedule changes as per the dates/times below:
Tuesday, Aug. 30th - Noon - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, Aug. 31st - 8:00 am - Noon; 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kindly schedule appointments with your counselor by contacting Mr. Duke Ratliff, Counseling Department Administrative Assistant at mratliff@briarcliffschools.org or via telephone at 914-488-8207.
For matters that do not require a meeting, please contact your counselor directly.
HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH OFFICE UPDATE:
Ms. Laura Jagielski, known to many families as our longtime BMS nurse, will now be overseeing both the BMS and BHS health offices. Ms. Jennifer McCann will now be in the Todd health office. Ms. Jagielski can be reached by email at ljagielski@briarcliffschools.org or via telephone at 914-488-8297.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL:
The first day of school for Grade 9 students and all other students who are new to BHS is Tuesday, September 6th, from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm. Grade 9 students, new students, and Junior/Senior Mentors will be the only students in the building on this day. The Counseling Department will provide detailed information regarding the day's events in a separate email later today.
The first day of school for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 is Wednesday, September 7th.
Please note that Wednesday, September 7th will be a Day 1. Students will follow the schedule below. Students should report to class for attendance first and then proceed to the Auditorium for their full period grade level forum as indicated.
The day will conclude with a PTA/Student Government sponsored BBQ, a time-honored tradition that we are thrilled to continue.
IMPORTANT! Please bring a copy of your class schedule (printed or digital) as of September 7th with you on the first day of school. It is important that you bring a copy with you on the first day of school as room changes may have occurred.
Bus schedules will not be finalized until late August. You will receive notification via email once everything is ready.