🎉 Celebrating Our 2026–2027 Employees of the Year! 🎉
Today, we proudly announced our 2026–2027 Employees of the Year! These awards are voted on by the faculty and staff of BDCHS and recognize individuals who exemplify excellence, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community.
To celebrate this wonderful achievement, BDCHS Administration has designated special parking spaces for our award recipients! 🚗⭐
🏆 Congratulations to Mrs. Leilani Warbritton — Support Staff Member of the Year!
Mrs. Warbritton serves as our Office Manager and Co-Athletic Director, bringing incredible dedication and care to everything she does for BDCHS. Everyday Mrs. Warbritton can be seen juggling many different roles to ensure operations run smoothly. This marks her fourth consecutive year receiving this honor!
🏆 Congratulations to Mr. Areon Atkinson — Ida S. Baker Diversity Teacher of the Year!
Mr. Atkinson's leadership, passion, and commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment empower every student to thrive. He serves as our Physical Education Department Head and, this year, became Brooks DeBartolo's first Dean of Students, providing essential behavioral interventions and support for our students. This is Mr. Atkinson's third consecutive year receiving this award.
🏆 Congratulations to Mrs. Grace Weesner — Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Weesner, our ELA Department Head, exemplifies kindness, compassion, and a genuine commitment to student success. Her calm demeanor, supportive leadership, and dedication to her colleagues and students make her an invaluable member of our school community. As a proud BDCHS alumna, she truly embodies what it means to be a Phoenix. 📚✨
Please join us in congratulating these three exceptional BDCHS employees! We are incredibly proud to celebrate their accomplishments and grateful for everything they do for our students and school community. 👏🎉
With gratitude,
Cheryl Hyde
Principal
Students in grades 9–11 will participate in the PSAT exam as part of our school-day testing program and to help prepare them for the SAT. Attendance is required for students in grades 9–11, and students will spend the majority of the school day testing.
Please review the important information below:
8:00 a.m. - Start Time: Students must be on time for testing and have their Chromebook fully charged.
11:30 a.m. – Early Release: Students may be picked up beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: Students may remain on campus until 12:00 p.m. to have lunch if they choose.
1:00 p.m. – Final Pickup: All students must be picked up no later than 1:00 p.m.
Testing Accommodations: Students with approved accommodations, such as extended testing time, may continue testing until approximately 12:30 p.m.
Seniors: Seniors do not need to attend school on this day, as they have already completed the PSAT, unless they have been specifically instructed otherwise. More information will be provided to grade 12 students regarding this day.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
-BDCHS Administration
The Theatre Club at BDCHS is proud to support the St. Joseph’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center through our upcoming charity drive! 🏥💙
📅 Now-October 2
All donations will support staff and hospital services for children and adults experiencing mental health conditions, emotional challenges, substance use disorders, and more.
🎁 We are accepting donations of:
• Reading & activity books
• Coloring books
• Card games & games without small pieces
• Puzzles & balls
• Clothing without rips, strings, thin straps, or hoods
📍 Bring your donations to the collection table in the lunchroom!
Let’s come together as a BDCHS community to support St. Joseph’s and make a positive difference! 💙✨
#BDCHS #CharityDrive #CommunitySupport #PhoenixPride #GivingBack
PHOENIX NATION - See how your donation can MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The cost of providing top notch technology to our students adds up quickly. Your donation to the PHOENIX FUND RISING CAMPAIGN can help! What part of our technology will YOUR donation help support? Learn more and donate at https://bit.ly/bdchs-phoenix
Parents: Exciting news – we are opening more seats on our Spring 2027 trip to South Korea! In case you missed our other informational meetings, come learn about our itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and the cost of the trip (and discounts!) at our meeting. Find meeting details below:
Date: Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 6PM
Location: Room 217
Please register for the meeting here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/uncnst2 Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Friday, September 11, 2026
Students should come dressed in their school uniform or appropriate business casual attire. Please remember that all uniform and dress code rules apply from the Student/Family Handbook. T-shirts and jeans are not permitted on Picture Day.
After students take their picture, they will receive a QR code/order form to view and purchase their pictures through Gigante Productions.
BDCHS Families- Need help accessing FOCUS or Canvas? We’ve got you covered! 💻📚
Our Family Portal includes helpful technology resources and step-by-step guides to help families navigate student information and learning platforms.
Questions or need additional assistance?
📧 ITHelpDesk@bdchs.org
We’re here to help your family stay connected and support your student’s success! 🖥️💛
#BDCHS #PhoenixPride #FamilyResources #FOCUS #Canvas #TechnologySupport #StudentSuccess
Ready to become part of the Phoenix Family? Applications for the 2027–2028 school year are officially OPEN!
📅 Application Deadline: January 25, 2027 at 8:00 PM EST
🎟️ Lottery: January 29, 2027
🏫 Open House Opportunities:
• October 15, 2026 @ 5:30 PM — Guided Tour
• November 12, 2026 @ 5:30 PM — Guided Tour
• January 23, 2027 @ 9:00 AM — Self-Guided Tour
👉 Apply today at www.bdchs.org
#BDCHS #PhoenixFamily #NowAcceptingApplications #SchoolChoice #ApplyToday
The 2026–2027 school year is almost here! We can’t wait to welcome our Phoenix Family back on Monday, August 10 for another year of excellence!
📚 School Starts: 8:00 AM
🚪 Doors Open: 7:40 AM
🏫 Dismissal: 3:10 PM
Before the first day, please review the Family Portal, Student & Family Handbook, uniform policy, carline procedures, personal electronics policy, and other important back-to-school information. Don’t forget to complete your 2026–2027 Student & Family Forms by August 14!
Let’s SOAR into an amazing year!
#BDCHS #PhoenixPride #BackToSchool #SOARWithPride #BDCHS2026
