Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School

It's National School Choice Week! Check out our students and staff showing off their school spirit. As an independent public-charter school, we at BDCHS strive to meet the needs of all of our students in a small and caring environment where they can become productive citizens in our community and beyond! #SchoolChoiceWeek

Tomorrow is the day! Emails will be sent in the evening (1/30). We look forward to welcoming our lottery winners to the PHOENIX Family!

As a reminder, report cards are now accessed electronically through FOCUS! If you have no done so yet, please sign in to your FOCUS Parent Portal: https://hcps.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/?skipSAML=true

Save the Date!!! - BDCHS Junior/Senior Prom - Saturday March 7th!
🎲✨ Get Ready to Bet on an Unforgettable Night… PROM 2026 IS HERE! ✨🎲
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Prom theme is…

❤️♣ CASINO NIGHT: An Evening of Glamour and Chance! ♦️♠
Step into a world of bright lights, bold style, and big memories. Dress to impress, and enjoy a night full of music, magic, and unforgettable moments.

🎉 What to Expect
✨ Elegant casino‑style décor
🎲 Teacher‑run game tables (with fun chips, not real gambling!)
📸 Luxury photo ops
💃 A dance floor that keeps the night rolling
🎁 Raffle prizes for the night’s biggest “high rollers”

📅 Save the Date!
📆 Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Venue: Hunter's Green Country Club, Tampa, FL
🎟️ Ticket Sales: February 9-22 (online only), $75 per person

Congratulations to our Girls Weightlifting team on an outstanding performance at the District meet! BDCHS secured 2nd Place overall in both the Olympic and Traditional divisions. It was a battle to the finish, with our team landing just one point away from the Olympic title. In addition to the team success, many of our student-athletes earned individual gold and silver medals. We look forward to competing at the Regional level on January 31st!

This Saturday is your last chance to tour our campus for this school year. Interested in BDCHS? We hope you join us!

PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES: Applications for the 2026-2027 school year close on January 27th. The lottery for next school year will run on January 30th. Make sure to submit your application by the deadline to be included in the lottery!

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BDCHS Students Complete Life-Saving CPR Training: BDCHS 11th graders participated in CPR training. This initiative equips our students with the essential skills needed to respond effectively to medical emergencies. By mastering these life-saving techniques, our juniors are better prepared to serve and protect their community.

Join us in recognizing Officer Wayne Moore for his many years of service to BDCHS! From keeping our campus safe to coaching and mentoring our students, his dedication makes a difference every day. Thank you, Officer Moore—we appreciate you! 🎉

Time is running out! Apply before January 20th in order to be included in the 2026-2027 school lottery.

Join us for our final open house of the school year!

GROWTH MINDSET: BDCHS faculty spent their non-student day in professional learning. In groups, they analyzed fall survey data and looked for trends. BDCHS is committed to continuous improvement for our students and fulfilling the mission and vision.

Senior yard signs are now available at https://bdchspac.square.site/product/senior-yard-signs/56?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false. 

Order by 3/31 to guarantee your sign, and delivery in early May! 

THANK YOU: BDCHS Faculty & Staff are starting the new year full of gratitude due to the generosity of our partners: American Landmark Apartments and the Stalsitz Family, who donated gifts that were presented at our holiday party.

Join the BDCHS Tennis Team!

As we begin Semester Two, please take a moment to review our Dress Code Policy. A reminder that dress code violations reset for the new semester, so let’s start off on the right foot by ensuring all students are in full compliance.
Thank you for your continued support!