BDCHS Families,
We hope everyone is safe and well in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Our thoughts are with all of you as you recover from the storm’s impact.
Due to street flooding and power outages in our community, BDCHS will remain closed through Monday. While our school building is ready to reopen, we understand that many families are still working to get back on track and restore a sense of normalcy.
We are aiming to reopen on Tuesday, but we will continue to monitor the surrounding conditions over the coming days. A final decision regarding Tuesday’s reopening will be made on Monday, and we will keep you informed with any updates.
Please take care, stay safe, and reach out if you need any assistance during this time.
Sincerely,
-BDCHS Administration
BDCHS Families: Due to Hurricane Milton and its anticipated effects on our community, BDCHS will remain closed through Friday, October 11. If additional closures are necessary due to the storm, we will promptly notify all families.
All extracurricular activities and athletic events are also canceled during this time.
Please note, Monday, October 14th will now be a regular school day.
Stay safe!
-Principal Hyde
Phoenix Families: Tropical Storm Milton is expected to intensify into a very strong hurricane. In preparation, BDCHS will be closed from Monday through Wednesday to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community. We urge everyone to take this storm seriously and make necessary preparations.
If evacuation becomes necessary, HCPS will be opening shelters. Please stay informed by following local news for further announcements and updates.
Your safety is our main concern. Stay safe, and we will keep you updated as the situation evolves.
Sincerely,
Principal Hyde
Phoenix Families: We are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Milton and its potential impact on our area. Rest assured, we will notify you immediately if there are any school closures or changes to our schedule. In the meantime, we encourage you to take necessary precautions and stay safe.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
BDCHS Administration
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Principal Hyde surprised our 2024-2025 Faculty/Staff Award Winners!
Teacher of the Year: Mr. Alex Crenshaw- Musical Arts
The Teacher of the Year award recognizes outstanding teachers who have been nominated by their school site for their dedication to the academic achievement of their students.
Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year: Coach Areon Atkinson- PE, Dept. Head
Ida S. Baker was the first African-American to serve as Deputy Superintendent in the Florida Department of Education. She was known for her efforts to support underserved students and encourage academic success.
Instructional Support Employee of the Year: Mrs. Leilani Warbritton- Office Manager
Instructional support personnel are recognized for ensuring students and schools have the proper care and services available to promote an enriched and safe environment. Mrs. Warbritton was also recognized last year!
Congratulations to our winners!
Blaze made an appearance this week to remind students to help support our Phoenix Fund! We appreciate all our families supporting the mission of BDCHS!
Our University of Tampa interns are back for another semester to learn from our wonderful teacher mentors. BDCHS hosts several levels of UTampa interns each semester. In Mrs. Spivey's class, Mr. Jones introduces himself to his students.
BDCHS Art students make earrings celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Phoenix Fund Incentives! Donate today!
Happy National Principals Month, Mrs. Hyde!
Donate today!
BDCHS: There's still time to donate!
BDCHS Families: We look forward to seeing our students back on campus tomorrow (9/30). If you have been impacted by the hurricane that will impede on your students attendance, please email attendance@bdchs.org so we are aware. This Friday will also be changed to a regular bell schedule full school day and it will be a gold day.
BDCHS Families: We hope everyone is well and taking the precautions needed as we wait for weather to improve. Due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to keep the school closed through **Friday**. The safety of our students, families, and staff is our top priority during this time.
Please stay tuned for further updates, and continue to follow safety protocols as advised by local authorities. We will communicate any additional information regarding the reopening of school and any adjustments to the academic schedule as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school soon.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Hyde
Principal
In order to encourage positive mental health, BDCHS students participated in ACT Now! class sessions with Student Services personnel. The focus of these sessions is to define mental health,
recognize symptoms that may be exhibited by those who are facing mental health challenges, share healthy
coping strategies, identify trusted adults, and receive information regarding local and national resources.
“ACT” in ACT Now! stands for:
A = Acknowledge signs that the student or a peer may be in need of mental health support
C = Demonstrate Care in interactions
T = Tell a trusted adult (school personnel, parents, and others)
Thank you to Ms. Meyerson and her team for providing this valuable training to our students.
FOUNDER/CHAIR SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Brooks was recently featured by the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
Gold Jacket Spotlight: Derrick Brooks never lets business stop him from giving back.
Article: https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2024/09/gold-jacket-spotlight-derrick-brooks-never-lets-business-stop-him-from-giving-back/
BDCHS Families: We want to provide you with an important update regarding the tropical system expected to impact our area by Wednesday evening. According to the latest information from county emergency management officials, our region may experience sustained winds and potential flooding that could affect the ability of students and staff to safely travel to and from school.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. As a result, we have made the decision to close BDCHS on Wednesday (9/25) and Thursday (9/26).
We will update you about our plans for reopening on Friday once we have more clarity on the storm’s path and receive further guidance from emergency management officials and Hillsborough County Public Schools. To clarify, extracurricular activities are still on as scheduled for this evening. However, all athletic events and extracurricular activities for Wednesday and Thursday have been canceled.
We encourage everyone to review their family’s emergency preparedness plans and stay safe during this time. As a reminder, BDCHS is not a designated storm shelter.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Yale University was on campus today to speak to our students about their programs. We had many interested students in attendance. #collegeandcareerplanning #excellence #SOAR
Students in Ms. Spivey's Forensic Science 2 spent several days meticulously applying the steps for excavating remain from an archaeological site.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: We are so thrilled to announce that Mr. Brian Fimbel, our wonderful Math Dept. Head has been awarded the 2024 Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship at the University of South Florida!
The project is entitled: Mechatronics Integrated into STEM Teaching for Transformative Inclusive Communities. It will allow the educators to earn a master's degree while simultaneously training for and earning credentialing in Mechatronics education.
Mr. Healey, who nominated Fimbel said, "There is no one better than Mr. Fimbel to pursue this exciting opportunity and I am so proud of the exceptional work that he does everyday with our students. I would also like to thank Dr. Stephanie Arthur, Assistant Professor, Science and STEAM methods at USF for bringing this program to Hillsborough County."
