February 15. 2019
Bellaire Swimmers Compete at State
Congratulations to the Bellaire Swim Team on their outstanding performance this season as they performed well at Regionals and had a strong groups of boys advance to State this weekend.  And fresh off the press that while the 400M Freestyle Relay did not advance out of the preliminary round, Briggs Schiller won his heat in the 500M Freestyle and has advanced to the TX State Finals.  He will swim Saturday morning as the top seed and we will keep you posted as we await his results.  #CardinalProud
Sandy Song & Carnegie Hall
Sandy Song, a senior and bassist in Bellaire's Sinfonia Orchestra, recently joined other finalists from across the country as part of the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.     This program was established to showcase some of the most talented student performers in high school today. Through an individual nomination and selection process, accomplished students are brought together in New York City to rehearse and perform under master conductors and have the opportunity to meet other like-minded musicians from around the world.    Congratulations to Sandy on being selected for this amazing experience!
Cardinal Kickoff
Help spread the word to families to mark their calendars for Cardinal Kickoff. This high energy evening event allows prospective families the chance to experience all that Bellaire High School offers!

*Learn about our outstanding Academic Programs including AP, IB, and Dual Credit
*Discover opportunities to participate in our award-winning 
Visual & Performing Arts Programs
*Visit with coaches from our 13 UIL Athletic Programs as well as additional Club Sports
*Explore your interests by attending Club Jamboree and meeting representatives from 
over 110 clubs and student organizations
*Get connected and begin to receive information about the 
Class of 2023
*Find out how the 2012 Bond and the rebuilding of Bellaire High School 
will affect members  of  the  Class of 2023.
SAT Prep Classes
Want to improve your test scores for the SAT? Ms. Chopra and Mr. Wolf are holding free SAT prep classes after school from 4:10-5:00pm. Mr. Wolf holds classes for the English part of the test on Wednesdays in room 353. Ms. Chopra holds classes for the Math part of the test on Thursdays in room 186. Contact Mr. Wolf, Ms. Chopra, or Ms. Mulet in the library for more details.
Mock ACT and SAT
To help you get an idea of what the ACT and SAT will be like, there will be a free Mock ACT at Bellaire on Saturday, March 23rd, in the cafeteria at 8:00 am. There will also be a free Mock SAT at Bellaire on Saturday, March 30th, in the cafeteria at 8:00 am. Both tests will take place in the cafeteria and check-in will begin at 7:30 am. You should bring your own calculator for the test. You must register at  https://www.testmasters.com/bellaire by Thursday, March 21st for the Mock ACT and by Thursday, March 28th for the Mock PSAT. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Mulet in the library.
STAAR Tutorials
Get one step closer to graduating by attending STAAR tutorials. Attending tutorials is an excellent way to get additional help so that you can pass the STAAR test needed for graduation. All STAAR tutorials are currently being held during lunch. Click here for the schedule and location.
Belles Excel at Competition
Shout out to the Belles! Award winning performances at the regional dance competition last weekend! 

Congratulations to Bella Mansfield for her first place finish in Solos at regionals and to Manon Giot for placing as a Finalist for Senior Solos at regionals this weekend! #CardinalProud
Girls Golf
They beat the rain and 17 other schools Monday at the Clements Rangers Invitational this morning. 3rd place as a team and 3rd place for Eunice Bao as an individual. Congrats Kara Leone, Eunice, Cole Johnson & Jada Mills. (Not pictured is Mia Sanchez) #CardinalProud.
Boys Basketball Enters Playoff Action
The Cards will take on Cy Fair in the first round of the state playoffs! Wishing all of our players and Coach Glover the best of luck.  Head to the Barnett Stadium Tuesday evening. Tip off is at 7pm. #CardinalProud
Big Night for Soccer vs Westside
Both the boys and girls soccer teams take on the Wolves from Westside.  These intense rivalries are games you don't want to miss tonight.  #CardinalProud
Cate Urbani wins girls 3200m at Rams Tough Relays

Cate Urbani - Making 2019 Moves But You Don't Know Her...Yet . Read more about Cate here and watch an interview here. 

Tell Your BHS Story
Since opening in 1955, BHS has been a part of tens of thousands of people's lives. We are in search of the stories that detail the impact we've had on individuals. Share your memories with us & you may be selected as a "Story Behind The Shovel."

Click here to submit your story.

Please share this with your family and friends that attended or worked at Bellaire High School. 

Seniors - Balfour Graduation Orders
Balfour will be here one more time on Thursday, Feb. 21st for any Seniors who would like to place their graduation orders during lunch in the Auditorium Foyer. An $80 down payment will be required on all graduation orders. If you miss us please place your order at balfour.com, Mail it in, or visit our office new office at 1-10 and the beltway. Be sure to get all orders in before March 3 to avoid an individual processing fee. Orders can also be made online at www.balfour.com
Bellaire Boys Lacrosse 
Bellaire's varsity team takes on George Ranch at their location. Come cheer on Bellaire as we take on a District opponent! Game is 2/16 at 3:00pm at George Ranch HS - 8181 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469  #CardinalProud


College Center Announcements 

Seniors
Make sure Transcripts and SAT/ACT Scores have been successfully sent for all December and January deadlines. And check your College Portals for any missing items.
 
Please share you acceptances with the College Center. Seniors must turn in ALL Acceptances and Scholarships to the College Center. As you get Acceptances and Scholarships please turn in:
Scholarships to  www.tinyurl.com/award2019
 
Don't forget to review the senior financial aid presentation with your parents and have a conversation about college affordability. For an online version of the presentation, please visit  tinyurl.com/yd6yduoa .
 
Juniors

Link your College Board Account with Khan Academy (through the HUB Digital Resources) to start practicing for the April SAT.  
 
VISITS
 
Tuesday
Michigan State University will be in the College Center for Lunch.
 
Thursday
National Geographic's Expedition Summer Abroad Program will be in the College Center for Lunch
 
Friday
North American University will be in the College Center for Lunch

Bellaire High School Groundbreaking Ceremony 
You are invited to celebrate with us at our official Groundbreaking Ceremony March 26, 2019 at 9:30am. Click the link to RSVP. https://goo.gl/rh5epP

Class of 2019 Graduation Date Announced
The Class of 2019's graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, June 8th at 7:00pm.  More information will be published closer to the ceremony.  Seating is open and we do not distribute tickets to students. There is plenty of room in the stadium for family and friends. 
Senior Shirts
Senior Shirts are here! If you have paid your senior dues, swing by Ms. Campell's office, room 218b (next to Technology) or at Ms. Quinteros's desk near the American flag in the Library. #ClassOf2019 #CardinalProud
Join the PTO
Please consider joining the Bellaire PTO.  The PTO's Commitment to Learn Campaign is about to launch.  Funds donated to the PTO go directly to support students and learning at Bellaire High School.  There is no doubt that family involvement at Bellaire makes us a stronger school.  Join the PTO online here!

It Takes A Village...
"Bellaire Share" is new this year. Please help us collect important information and get student and staff accomplishments out to our school community.  Share with us Bellaire HS activities and student achievements. You can upload your pictures of any event easily. Together we can accomplish a lot. You can submit information anytime on the homepage on the right side of the page or bookmark this link.






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