Back to School Check-In
Mark your calendars! We are ready to distribute laptops and schedules to all students so that they are ready to go on the first day of school.

Please review the mobility plan for Back to School Check-In below. Students being dropped off should plan on the check-in process taking around 30 minutes. Peak times will be during the early am and pm timeframes and wait times will be longer then.

Students driving may utilize short-term parking in the Parking Garage. Please note there is one way into the garage and one way out of the garage. When exiting please follow the Exit signs down and out of the garage.

Permit-only parking during school days will be in effect beginning Monday, August 22nd.
Laptop Fee Payment
Check something off of your list and pay your laptop fee now on SchoolPay . Download and sign your Laptop Agreement Form now.

You will want to have this taken care of before the Back to School Check-In so that you can pick up your laptop.

Click here to access SchoolPay.
ID Pictures - New System!
We are excited to roll out our new Student ID system! Students are encouraged to check their HISD email and follow the directions to upload their choice of ID picture. Guidelines:
  • Pictures should be a simple headshot
  • Plain background
  • No hats or sunglasses
  • No hand gestures or signs
All pictures will be screened and approved before an ID is printed. Students are encouraged to submit their pictures now so that all ID badges will be ready for pick-up during Back to School Check-In. Please note that all students will be required to wear their Student ID this year and for it to be visible.

When looking in email, students should search for an email sent from CardExchange Cloud. The subject line is “Your account has been created.”

If you have a question or encounter a problem uploading your picture, please email [email protected].
We are Looking for a Golf Cart!
As you dig around your garage or help a friend declutter, keep an eye out for a usable golf cart that could find a new home within the Bellaire parking garage. Your treasure could help us supervise around campus as we near the completion of our 2012 construction project. We look forward to hearing from you via email Mr. Lloyd.
Cardinal Camp
Friday, August 12, we welcomed over 600 freshmen onto campus! Junior and Senior Crew Leaders met with students and led them around our campus. Students had the opportunity to participate in Club Jamboree and get connected with clubs and organizations across campus.

Cardinal Camp is just one step in our process to help students transition to high school. Parents mark your calendars for our Freshmen Parent Meeting on September 28.
Cardinals Nest - Information for Freshmen
Incoming 9th-grade families are encouraged to visit the Cardinal's Nest. This is a website developed to help families access basic information and get off to a smooth start at Bellaire. Click here to check it out
Returning Student Verification Form Open
This is IMPORTANT!
HISD families are aksed to complete the online Student Verification form. The Student Verification form includes annual acknowledgments and general updates, such as contact information and student health information.

For current students returning to HISD for the 2022-2023 school year, Student Verification forms will be completed via the HISD Connect Parent Portal Account.
Transportation Information
Links and Contact Information for Parents:
 
 
 
  • Customer Care Contact Number: 713-556-9400
Home Lunch Permits
Juniors and Seniors can now submit applications for Home Lunch Permits. Click here to submit an application.

Once a Home Lunch Permit is submitted, the Assistant Principal will check the student's academic/discipline status and verify permission with the parent. Students should monitor their HISD email for an approval notice from their Assistant Principal. Once approved students will receive an ID that indicates that they can leave campus during Cardinal Hour. A student must show their ID to leave campus.

Bellaire's campus will be closed for the first two weeks of school. Home lunch passes will not go into effect until September 6. All students should plan to bring their lunch or a meal will be provided by the school.
Course Change Requests
Course Change Requests are made online. Counselors are processing a large number of requests at this time. Beginning next week requests should be processed in approximately 48 hours. Please do not submit your request multiple times as that slows down the process.

Reasons a schedule change form should be completed:
  • A class is missing or repeated
  • A class you took in summer school or another semester is on your schedule.
  • A required core class (English, Math, Science or Social Studies) is missing.
  • The class level is not correct, for example, you wanted to be in an AP class and you are in an Academic level class.
Reasons you should not submit a schedule change:
  • Requesting a different teacher
  • Requesting your classes be in a different order.
  • You want to be in a class with a friend
Summer Reading
Check the website or click here to see Summer Reading Assignments for all students! There is still time to jump into a book and be ready!
Summer Visual Arts Assignments - Reminder Make Sure These are Done
Students enrolled in Visual Arts classes for the 2022-2023 school year should click this link to access summer assignments. If you need to reference them later in the summer they can also be located on the homepage of the Bellaire website.
Parking Garage Lottery - Seniors
Seniors that entered the parking lottery were notified via their HISD email address this weekend about the status of their application.

Students that received a notice that they had been selected for a parking space must present a signed contract, a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a car to be issued a permit. The spots are non-transferable. Students may not give or sell their spot to anyone. If a student declines a spot, it will be given to someone on the waiting list. Students that won spots need to follow the directions in the email that they received to claim their spot August 15-19th. We will move to our waitlist of students following the August 19th deadline. If you have any questions about the lottery, please email Ms. Frank.

Bellaire Belles Tryouts
Come tryout for Belles! The Belles perform at every football game and pep rallies ,it is a great way to get involved with the school we provide an encouraging team and environment. We attend several competitions with our JV and Varsity members. We also put together a annual spring show where we show off all of hard work from the season. Tryouts for our team will be August 16th in the Practice gym at 12:00pm, download the application form from our website bellairebelles.org. We highly encourage you to come and tryout! Go Cards!
Stay Connected with the BHS College Center
It is very important that all students check their HISD email regularly.
·         Instagram: @BHSCollegeBound
·         Twitter: @BHSCollege
·         Remind: @BHSCC23
·         BHS College Center Website

College Center JumpStart Series
Join the BHS College Center as they get a JUMPSTART with the college application process. We will be hosting workshops from August 15-19th for those students looking to get a head start on their apps.
There are options to choose from. Select the sessions you want to attend based off topics and times available. Please keep in mind, that if you attend the large, general meeting on Monday, then you don’t need to attend the other shorter sessions. We will present the same information. However, you are always welcome to attend as many as you want.
 
 
SAT/ACT Testing
  • The late registration deadline to sign up for the Saturday August 27th SAT is August 16th. To sign up, visit www.collegeboard.org.
  • If you are looking to test for free, email Mrs. Mulet to see if you qualify for a waiver ([email protected])
  • Before signing up, please consider if testing for the 2022-2023 application cycle is for you. Watch the following recorded presentation for more information (presentation from Spring 2021).
 
Opportunity for Seniors
Are you looking for a meaningful part-time job this Fall 2022? 
 
Join HISD's Fall 2022 Student Tutor Corps! All HISD students and alumni aged 15 through college are invited to apply for a paid Fall semester tutoring position. HISD is partnering with iEducate to employ current high school & college students to serve as tutors and mentors to elementary students across the district. Your impact would go beyond academics to empower and inspire children to become their best selves in the classroom and beyond.
  • Receive $14/hr starting pay
  • Gain valuable leadership training & teaching experience and connect with fellow students across Houston
  • Must be a current college or HS student that is willing to commit at least 8 hours per week starting September 2022
  • All majors welcome; no experience required!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but we encourage you to apply by August 12, 2022 at Apply.iEducateUSA.org to solidify a spot in the Fall 2022 program. Please direct all questions to [email protected].
We Need Your Support!
When planning for the beginning of the new school year, please consider joining the BHS PTO.

The Membership Drive: Stronger Together will provide funds to impact the students and their learning experience.

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Questions? Email: [email protected]
Class of 2026 PTO Parent Mixer
5:30 - 7:30 pm on Monday, August 15th at The 401.

Take a night off from getting your incoming freshman ready for Bellaire High School! Join us for a parent-only mixer at the 401 Table and Tap. Enjoy light bites and great conversation with other Class of ‘26 parents.

Please follow this link to RSVP.

Hope to see you there!
(Additional food and drink available for purchase.)

Questions, please contact Class of 2026 Chairs -
Tricia Onufer [email protected]
Tiffany Morrissette [email protected]
Support BHS When You Shop Minted and AmazonSmile
We are partnering with Minted this holiday season!  Make your holiday card & gift purchases count this year by shopping at Minted using our unique code FUNDRAISEBELLAIRE at checkout. You’ll get a 20% discount and Minted will donate 15% of every purchase made using our code back to BHS PTO at the end of the year.  Spread the word and happy shopping!  https://www.minted.com/

Register with AmazonSmile and every time you make an eligible purchase, Amazon will donate 0.5% to BHS PTO.  All donations generated through AmazonSmile support the programs at BHS directly.  Choose "Bellaire High School Parent Teacher Organization" as your charity and bookmark the link.  Email the link to family, friends and neighbors and have them register too!  Please remember to use AmazonSmile every time you shop!  

Remind Messaging App
All parents and students are encouraged to join their BHS Class Remind Group. Remind is a communication tool that will deliver important communications through text message or email. You can download Remind for IOS here and Android here. Once you download the app, simply text the class code you belong to above to the number 81010.

Remind can also be accessed by clicking on the links below to join a group.






In addition to the class codes above, students will have the opportunity to receive communication and correspond with their teachers through the Remind App.
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.
BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR 
BHS PTO is seeking corporate sponsors to partner with us to meet the needs at our new campus. Your tax-deductible contribution will make a positive impact on the lives of Bellaire students, and in return your business will be recognized throughout the year.  Learn more here. 
Thank you to the Bellaire PTO Corporate Sponsors for 2021-2022