News and Announcements

Library books are available for students to check out!
They can checkout a book by accessing the library website and going to the book checkout page.
Instructions on how to check out are on that page.

Here is a link to the library website:
https://sites.google.com/bearvalleyusd.org/bbhslibrary/home

Please share this with your students! Literature can sustain us in times of crisis (like a pandemic). Books provide an escape, teach us new things, give us something to do, something to talk about, and something to look forward to.

Also, the library is still doing our monthly events. So make sure your students are utilizing the library website. There is a lot of fun stuff on there!

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Hey BBHS students! Eco-Friends is starting to meet on Wednesdays at 2:15, beginning this week! We will be discussing how to make a positive impact, having conversations on climate crisis and other environmental subjects! Contact Mrs.Smith or Evette Palacios for more information! Zoom Link below!



https://bearvalleyusd.zoom.us/j/81843469636?pwd=WTFBRkhNM1pqdlFSQm16dUtBQXd0dz09

Attention, Seniors! Would you like to know more about Cal Baptist? Please register at the following link to "Experience CBU in 360"
CBU Admissions <admissions@calbaptist.university

POTUS and Friends have started and are meeting on Tuesday and Thursdays during lunch. If you are interested in running as an office member (President, Secretary, etc) or just want to join please send an email at mary_schermer@bearvalleyusd.org. Elections will be held during the week of August 24th-28th.

Extra Curricular Tips For College Admissions During a Pandemic- Juniors, please take a look at the following article for creative ideas that will add to your extra-curricular lists!! Just because school is not in session doesn't mean there aren't ways for you to participate in your community virtually! Take a look!!

Final Steps Before the AP Exams:

Review the AP Testing Guide
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-testing-guide-2020.pdf?SFMC_cid=EM307020-&rid=30604838

Practice with the AP Exam Demo
https://ap2020examdemo.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM307020-&rid=30604838

Required and Recommended Resource List
https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/educators/taking-the-exams/what-students-need-on-exam-day?SFMC_cid=EM307020-&rid=30604838

Come take a look at a virtual college fair that is offered this Friday, April 17th from 12:00- 4:00pm PDT. Open the link to register for the event in advance and to learn more about the colleges that will be showcased.

AP Students: Please read the following informational bulletin from AP Central. Students will be able to take a shortened version of the test from home! As I receive more information it will be posted here on our website.

With the closing of Bear Valley Unified School District, all Big Bear High School athletics events, practices etc are cancelled until April 10. We will provide updates as they become available.

According to the National Association of School Psychologists, "Mentally healthy children are more successful in school and life. Good mental health is critical to children’s success in school and life. Research demonstrates that students who receive social–emotional and mental health support achieve better academically.