HIGHWAY TO COLLEGE: Join us on April 15th for an informational session for students and their families on preparing for college. Light refreshments will be served, and parent volunteer hours will be rewarded. RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bdchs-highway-to-college-session-2-prepare-for-college-in-high-school-tickets-1985997169997?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
BDCHS Families: Please complete your 2026-2027 Intent to Return form electronically that was emailed to you on 4/8 by 4/22. Thank you!
This week we are celebrating our Assistant Principals!
National Assistant Principals Week, April 6–10, 2026, is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our education system. These dedicated folks work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk.
Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this week is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession.
Please join us in celebrating Mr. Healey, Assistant Principal of Administration/Operations and Mrs. Jones, Assistant Principal of Curriculum/Academics!
National Assistant Principals Week, April 6–10, 2026, is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our education system. These dedicated folks work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk.
Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this week is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession.
Please join us in celebrating Mr. Healey, Assistant Principal of Administration/Operations and Mrs. Jones, Assistant Principal of Curriculum/Academics!
Interested in Switzerland, Italy, France & Spain in 2027? Contact Mrs. Dominique Opheim at dopheim@bdchs.org.
Reminder: School closed 4/3 & 4/6!
Celebrating the Class of 2026!
STUDENTS: We will have our 2026 College Fair on 4/7 during all lunch waves in the media center! Be sure to stop by during your lunch wave.
BDCHS Parents/Guardians - CHECK OUT THESE RAFFLE BASKETS! Can you believe we have 22 baskets, all of them valued over $130, all the way up to $1000!? You do not want to miss out! To see all of the basket listings and learn how to purchase raffle tickets, visit bdchs.org and click on the pop-up link to the Raffle Baskets. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets on sale until Saturday! GOOD LUCK!
Celebrating the Class of 2026!
Reminder- School resumes on Tuesday, 3/24!
BDCHS: Calling all baseball dads! (Well, really, calling all Phoenix Families!) Tickets on sale thru THIS weekend. You don't have to be a golfer to have a BLAST at TopGolf! We promise you fun for the whole family. We hope to see you there on Sunday, March 29th! Buy your tickets at https://bdchspac.square.site/
BDCHS: Do you have your tickets yet? Our event is just 10 DAYS away!! You don't want to miss all the fun - Golf, Raffles, games, fellowship, and fun. ALL while benefitting our school. You do not need to golf to attend the event (or know what a Birdie or Double Bogey is!) - it is fun for the whole family. We hope to see you there! Buy your tickets at https://bdchspac.square.site/
It's time for Spring Break! Students return on Tuesday, March 24th. Have fun and be safe!
Thank you to everyone who helped make our annual Black History Month Celebration & Art Contest a success!
Special thanks to Mrs. Cookie Mitchell, Art Instructor and Advisor of SOCA (Students of Color Association), for chairing the event and sharing her students inspiring art, and to Mr. Alex Crenshaw, Band Director, for the wonderful music that brought great energy to the event. 🎨🎶
We also appreciate our dedicated staff and parent volunteers who assisted with setup and serving food, as well as our community sponsors and presenters for their support and time.
We are grateful for everyone who helped make this annual event possible!
#BDCHS #PhoenixPride #BlackHistory
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Padgett family was featured in a Tampa Bay 28 news story which proudly celebrates the extraordinary legacy of Rubin Padgett Sr., a pioneering community leader and the first African American elected to the Hillsborough County Commission. His life and impact are being honored this month as HART features him on a special Black History Month bus wrap.
The story captures a powerful moment shared by three generations of the Padgett family as they saw the tribute for the very first time.
A special thank you to BDCHS parent and news anchor, Deiah Riley for telling this beautiful story and highlighting the lasting impact of the Padgett family.
Read the full feature here:
🔗 https://www.tampabay28.com/news/black-history-month/his-legacy-keeps-rolling-hart-bus-honors-rubin-padgett-sr-s-lasting-impact-in-tampa
The story captures a powerful moment shared by three generations of the Padgett family as they saw the tribute for the very first time.
A special thank you to BDCHS parent and news anchor, Deiah Riley for telling this beautiful story and highlighting the lasting impact of the Padgett family.
Read the full feature here:
🔗 https://www.tampabay28.com/news/black-history-month/his-legacy-keeps-rolling-hart-bus-honors-rubin-padgett-sr-s-lasting-impact-in-tampa
Reminder- Friday, 3/13 is a CLIC/Advisory Early Release (GOLD) Day. There is no school next week and campus will be closed. Students return on Tuesday, 3/24. Thank you!
🎲✨Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School Prom 2026✨🎲
What an unforgettable night at Casino Night held at the beautiful Hunters Green Country Club! Our students showed up in style and made it a night full of fun, laughter, and amazing memories. From the elegant outfits to the exciting casino-themed atmosphere, it was truly a celebration to remember. ♠️♥️♦️♣️
A special thank you to our incredible staff for helping make the evening run so smoothly, and a huge shoutout to our Senior Advisor, Mrs. Rachel Spivey, for all of her hard work, dedication, and the many decisions that went into making this night such a success. Your efforts helped create a magical evening for our seniors!
#BrooksDeBartolo #Prom2026 #CasinoNight #SeniorMemories #BDCHS
✨🎲 BDCHS Prom 2026 — Casino Night Royalty! 👑♥️♠️
Congratulations to our 2026 Prom Court!
👑 King: Jay'dn Arnold
👑 Queen: Isabella Matos
🎀 Princess: Lissandra Cardoso
🎩 Prince: Benjamin May
What an unforgettable night filled with celebration, style, and Phoenix Pride! 🔥
#BDCHS #PhoenixPride #Prom2026 #CasinoNight #PromRoyalty
Congratulations to our 2026 Prom Court!
👑 King: Jay'dn Arnold
👑 Queen: Isabella Matos
🎀 Princess: Lissandra Cardoso
🎩 Prince: Benjamin May
What an unforgettable night filled with celebration, style, and Phoenix Pride! 🔥
#BDCHS #PhoenixPride #Prom2026 #CasinoNight #PromRoyalty
🎓 Congratulations to our Class of 2026 Salutatorian, Eleanor Fernandez! 🎉
We are proud to announce Eleanor as the Salutatorian for the Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School Class of 2026! Principal Hyde and Assistant Principal Jones had the honor of presenting her with this well‑deserved recognition this week. Eleanor’s hard work, academic excellence, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our Phoenix community.
Please join us in celebrating Eleanor for this outstanding achievement! 🌟
#BDCHS #PhoenixPride #ClassOf2026 #Salutatorian #ExcellenceInEducation
We are proud to announce Eleanor as the Salutatorian for the Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School Class of 2026! Principal Hyde and Assistant Principal Jones had the honor of presenting her with this well‑deserved recognition this week. Eleanor’s hard work, academic excellence, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our Phoenix community.
Please join us in celebrating Eleanor for this outstanding achievement! 🌟
#BDCHS #PhoenixPride #ClassOf2026 #Salutatorian #ExcellenceInEducation
🎓 Congratulations to our Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Ryan Rabon! 🎉
This week, Principal Hyde and School Counselor Mrs. Washington had the honor of presenting Ryan with her Valedictorian recognition. Ryan’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence have truly set her apart, and we are incredibly proud of everything she has accomplished at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School.
Please join us in celebrating Ryan for this outstanding achievement! 🌟
#BDCHS #PhoenixPride #ClassOf2026 #Valedictorian #ExcellenceInEducation
This week, Principal Hyde and School Counselor Mrs. Washington had the honor of presenting Ryan with her Valedictorian recognition. Ryan’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence have truly set her apart, and we are incredibly proud of everything she has accomplished at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School.
Please join us in celebrating Ryan for this outstanding achievement! 🌟
#BDCHS #PhoenixPride #ClassOf2026 #Valedictorian #ExcellenceInEducation
