Daily Digest 09/23/2026

Posted Date: 09/23/26 (09:47 AM)

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Congratulations to the following students as members of the 2026 Homecoming Court.

Freshmen:

Lily Amos

Mary Blanton

Hank Lashley

Kate Prince

Sophomores

Madeline Hartley

Harper Hillenburg

Margo Neal

Mac Pappas

Juniors

Shaden Alqaaidi

Elena Johnson

Josie Lawson

Lola Sowders

Seniors

Jacob Allsop

Mary Asplund

Chloe Baker

Allie Fisher

Lexi Kollbaum

Henry McMullin

Luke Reinhart

Izzy Winchester

Seniors, it's time to complete your Senior Superlatives and Senior Quotes! On Monday, September 28, during SRT, all seniors should report to the auditorium to complete both portions of the yearbook survey.

Get ready to PACK THE STANDS and kick off Homecoming this Friday! Stop by the Homecoming Tailgate starting at 6pm for PizzaX pizza, Crumbl Cookies, games, and fun! You can also make your own noise maker to bring to the game and help us cheer on the Panthers! Bring your MINION friends, show your school spirit, and PACK THE STANDS!

Come watch South boys’ soccer beat North this Thursday at North, JV will start at 6pm with varsity to follow at 7:30. Bloomington North is ONLY accepting online/pre-sale tickets or credit card payments at the gate. NO CASH TICKET SALES AT THE GATE. Tickets will be $8.90 (convenience fee included). The purchase link can be found here: https://www.bhsnathletics.com/Tickets Concessions will accept cash and/or credit cards for purchases. All fans will sit in the bleachers on the east side of the field, or bring chairs/blankets to sit on the hill.

Rhode Island School of Design will have a virtual visit TODAY during Panther Plus in the College and Career Center. Please sign up if you are interested.

Calling all writers! South’s creative writing club will be meeting this Thursday, September 24th for a writing exercise and a snack. Plan to stay until 3:30 in Ms. Winton’s room, A227. All are welcome!

Closets of the Community is hosting their first drive of the year from September 28th to October 9th. Drop off your used clothing items, school supplies, packaged food items, and new toiletries in front of the Main Office in the grey bin. Donate to make a difference!

PHOTO DAY IS COMING! School Picture Day will be Monday, October 12, for students in grades 9–11 and Tuesday, October 13, for seniors and faculty.

PAWS is having its September meeting on the 29th after school in room A239. Come to learn about a local cat business, The Cat Closet, enjoy some snacks, and potentially win free tickets to their cat lounge! Be there or be square!

If interested in trying out for Freshman Boys Basketball --see Mr. Holmes in the AD's office for information. This will start on October 5th at 6:00 pm. Must see Coach Holmes and have a 2026-27 physical on file in Final Forms. Even if you are in a Fall sport—you need to see Coach Holmes.

If you're a senior football player, please stop by Ms. Shield's room, A215, to fill out your senior info sheet. You can stop by during P+ or before/ after 5th period.

Want to play board games after school and hangout with like-minded students? Come to PROUD club this Friday from 2:50- 3:30 in Ms. Van's room: B223. If you would like to bring some of your own games to play, you may leave them in B223 before school and retrieve them at the end of the day. Otherwise — come by for music, a variety of provided games, and social fun at the end of the week!

The Career Fair will take place Thursday, September 24th in the Large Group Room from 9-12:30.

Homecoming is coming! The dance is on Saturday, Sept 26th from 8-10pm in the White Gym. The theme is Midnight in Manhattan and tickets will be $10. Tickets will be sold during lunches all week or you can buy a ticket at the door. If you are going to bring a guest from another school you must pick up a guest form from the Main Office.

THIS week is SPIRIT week! Each day you have a chance to dress up, and potentially win a prize. Here are the themes:

TODAY: College Day

Thursday: Polka dots or Stripes Day

Friday: South Day

This year, BHSS will again be using the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBRS). The SAEBRS helps our team understand how students are doing socially, emotionally, and academically so we can provide the best possible support. For middle and high school students, the screener is completed by the students themselves, allowing them to reflect on their own strengths and challenges while giving staff a picture of how to support them. If you would like more information about SAEBRS, please open the letter linked below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GX1CdEPfpXxH0j9_ROFqd21r7FLsgdha/view?usp=sharing

Interested in Featuring Your Art on South's 2026-27 Yearbook? Consider submitting a design to Gothic's yearbook cover design contest! This year's theme is Blooming Together — we are looking for creative entries that symbolize the connections between students and how they have grown during high school! See the flyer on the BHSS homepage for additional details or contact the Gothic yearbook staff for more information: jcrespo@mccsc.edu

Adventure Awaits: Costa Rica Marine Biology Expedition (May–June 2027)

Join Mrs. Beth Smith, MCCSC’s STEM to Them Mobile Lab Educator, for an unforgettable wildlife and marine research trip to Costa Rica in late spring/early summer 2027. We will be studying leatherback sea turtles, exploring tropical ecosystems, and doing real-world fieldwork.

Call-Out Meeting:
Monday, September 28 during Panther Plus (10:00–10:45 AM) in the LGI Room.

Family Zoom Meeting:
Tuesday, September 29 from 7:00–8:00 PM for families and anyone who cannot attend in person.

Because this is a hands-on field expedition, group size will be limited. Applications go live in early October. Reach out to Beth Smith at besmith@mccsc.edu with any questions!