Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School

BDCHS Families! The latest Parent S'more Newsletter has dropped! Read up on the latest news including Parent Meeting, Family Volunteering requirements and opportunities, links to Track It Forward, and much, much, more! Check it out at the link: https://secure.smore.com/n/7pnq5 Not receiving the newsletter in your inbox? Email pac.bdchs@gmail.com and let us know!

📣 Attention Seniors! 🎓
Reserved Senior Parking Applications will be accepted starting Monday, July 7th!

🚗 Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot for the upcoming school year.

BDCHS Families - a new On-Campus volunteering opportunity just dropped for later this week! Check it out on Track It Forward https://www.trackitforward.com/site/brooks-debartolo-collegiate-high-school Have you connected with Track It Forward yet? Our new Volunteer Platform will streamline the process for our families to earn their 20 Volunteer Hours each year! More details and how to connect are in the link to our Parent S'more Newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/7aerz

BDCHS Parents - Save the Date! Parent Meeting to learn more about the Track It Forward Family Volunteer Hours platform, latest school updates, and volunteer opportunities! Have your questions answered and meet other parents! Tuesday, July 8th at 5 pm in the Cafe.

REMINDER! Families - just a few days left of the BDCHS 10% discount for uniforms purchased online and in store. Order early to ensure your student has their uniforms when school resumes in August. 🖥️ www.rissebrothers.com 🏬 4228 N Armenia Ave Tampa, FL 33607

BDCHS Families - have you connected with Track It Forward yet? Our new Volunteer Platform will streamline the process for our families to earn their 20 Volunteer Hours each year! More details and how to connect are in the link to our Parent S'more Newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/7aerz

Assistant Principal Jones and Student Services Dept. Head, Ms. Meyerson attended the Learners to Earners Workforce Summit sponsored by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. They engaged with Florida businesses, education and workforce advocates, and elected officials to discuss the importance of investing in our current and future workforce to build a stronger talent pipeline for Florida’s job creators.

Coach Atkinson featured in the Tampa Beacon! #SOAR #pride https://www.tampabeacon.com/pe-coach-named-charter-school-champ/image_bdb28ae2-635d-46c0-91e5-65d9f19a24c4.html

Big things on the move at BDCHS! Summer facilities projects are underway! #pride #BDCHS #improvements

2025 Summer Office Hours

🎉 Junior Takeover – A Huge Success! 🎉 Last Friday, the class of 2026 took the reins – and wow, did they deliver! 🚀👏 Our incredible juniors stepped up, showed out, and brought fresh energy, bold ideas, and spirit to BDCHS., proving the future is in great hands💡🔥 #JuniorTakeover #FutureIsNow

Stock up on uniforms this June for next school year! BDCHS families get 10% online and in store. 🖥️ www.rissebrothers.com 🏬 4228 N Armenia Ave Tampa, FL 33607

Final Exam Schedule

WFLA News Channel 8: Best Public High Schools in the Tampa Metro Area #4- All Tampa Metro Area High Schools #2- All Tampa Metro Area Charter High Schools #1- All Hillsborough County Charter High Schools https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/best-public-high-schools-in-the-tampa-metro-area/

Used Uniform Drive!

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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Over the past several months, we have received an overwhelming response for our Teacher Spotlight award. This award recognizes teachers that have gone over and beyond with accolades from our students, teachers, and staff. Our most recent honorees are: Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Salerno, and Mr. Fernandez Coach Areon Atkinson- Student Recommendation Coach Atkinson has been the uncle or father figure to me at that school. He keeps me out of trouble and keeps my head on straight. He keeps me from overreacting, and he's always there to listen and give advice without judging. Coach Nick Salerno- Parent Recommendation Coach Salerno has been a true inspiration and example to my son in achieving his goals. Coach Salerno has taught my son perseverance and has been a dominant positive male example in his life. My son has achieved weightlifting goals and awakened a self-belief that I am truly grateful for. Coaches and leaders of this caliber are rare nowadays, and I am truly grateful to Coach for giving his time and pushing the kids to go further. Mr. Eric Fernandez- Student Recommendation Mr. Fernandez has extraordinary attention to detail and care for students, truly caring about learning, and giving knowledge to students. A hidden hero of the school, an unappreciated gem by a lot of students. Holding rare qualities within a person, such as temperance, wisdom, patience, and most importantly, understanding how to give tough love but also being gentle about it. He helped push me to grow not only as a learner but as a person more than any other teacher I have ever had.

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Over the past several months, we have received an overwhelming response for our Teacher Spotlight award. This award recognizes teachers that have gone over and beyond with accolades from our students, teachers, and staff. Two of our most recent recipients are: Mr. Hegedus and Ms. Sofilka Mr. Lou Hegedus- Student Recommendation Mr. Hegedus is by far the best teacher I’ve ever had—and likely ever will have. He genuinely cares about his students in a way that’s truly rare. He treats us with respect, like equals, and is completely dedicated to helping us understand. If one method doesn’t make sense, he doesn’t just move on—he’ll patiently teach you a dozen more until something clicks. He would rather try every possible approach than let even one student give up. He makes math fun. I’ve never had a class with him where I didn’t laugh at least once. Even on my worst days, his class could completely turn my mood around—and that’s all because of him. Math has always been a struggle for me. In the past, if I didn’t understand something, most teachers would move on, and I’d get discouraged and give up. But Mr. Hegedus never lets that happen. When I once fell asleep in class because I was feeling defeated, he woke me up—not to scold me, but to make sure I didn’t give up. When he noticed I was struggling silently, he encouraged me to come in for tutoring. When I was afraid to ask questions, he reminded me that no question is ever dumb—chances are, someone else was wondering the same thing. I will always remember Mr. Hegedus as the most supportive, dedicated, and inspiring teacher I’ve ever had. I’m incredibly grateful to have him as my Algebra 2 teacher. Ms. Kara Sofilka- Student Recommendation Not only is she one of the best English teachers I've had, but she is also one of the best teachers I have had throughout high school. She genuinely cares for all of her students on an academic and personal level. I feel comfortable going to her for anything I need. She is truly the best!

Today is National School Nurses Day! Thank you to our very own Nurse Williams for providing exceptional care to our students. We appreciate you!

PHOENIX ROBOTICS is #1! We are so proud to announce that our robotics team, led by Mr. Eric Fernandez has once again claimed the 1st place overall spot in the ranger category at the Florida Regional MATE ROV Competiton. We look forward to the MATE ROV Competition World Championship this summer in Alpena, Michigan.