On Friday, Principal Hyde and AP's Jones/Healey surprised our 2023-2024 Faculty/Staff Award Winners! Teacher of the Year: Ms. Emily McLean- Science and PCSD Teacher, BDCHS Alumn. 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: Mrs. Cookie Mitchell- Visual Arts Teacher 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. Congratulations to our winners!
PHOENIX FAMILIES - We apologize for issues some are having accessing our donation page. Visit smore.com/vkutp to see our latest Newsletter with easy steps to overcome the problem. Thank you for supporting the Phoenix Fund and our Ice Cream Sundae Challenge!
PHOENIX FAMILIES! Donate today to support our Phoenix Fund Rising Campaign! We are 70% of the way to meeting our ICE CREAM SUNDAE CHALLENGE GOAL! If we make our goal, our students will get to turn one of our teachers into a HUMAN ICE CREAM SUNDAE! And, students who collect donations in their name ($10 minimum) will earn a ticket to the Ice Cream Sundae Bar. Visit our square site to donate, and learn more about the Phoenix Fund and incentives you can earn at our school website.
Thanks so much on behalf of all of us at BDCHS to Café on the Go, courtesy of Idlewild Baptist Church! Be sure to visit them at @ www.idlewild.org/cafeonthego
Today our fall UT interns toured our school and are preparing to get into their classrooms. We are very proud of our partnership with The University of Tampa, as we work together to train and prepare the next cohort of teachers to enter schools across Tampa Bay.
Support SOCA!
Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week!
Hispanic Heritage Month
Student Government had a very successful bingo night on Friday. Thank you to all who attended! Shout out to SGA advisor, Mr. Neal and members on a job well done.
Faculty and staff spent their early release Friday getting operational updates from administration and Shari Burruss, our wonderful PAC President. Our Phoenix Fund is off to a great start!
CONGRATULATIONS: To our students being recognized by the 2023 College Board National Recognition Program!
• Aisha Shaffer: NAARA
• Ana Callahan: NHRA
• Anola Sohl: NIA
• Damien Williams: NAARA
• Isabella Tanner: NAARA
• Kayla Fitzpatrick-Holt: NAARA
• Neena Setia: NHRA
• Nicole Hepner: NHRA
• Ryan Zabatta: NHRA
• Viannee Rosa-Arroyo: NAARA
Award Key:
National African American Recognition Award (NAARA)
National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA)
National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA)
National Indigenous Award (NIA)
SENIORS...if you have not already done so, please vote for your favorite senior class shirt design. Voting ends on Friday (9/15). https://forms.gle/hCNwZj73JHDCz9h36
9/14/23 - Parent & Guardian Engagement Workshop
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: After todays early release, BDCHS faculty and staff spent time analyzing effective instructional practices in their departments. #continuousimprovement #growthmindset
Creatives club is a relaxed environment for artists & collaborators to come together and meet others. Artists can include, but are not limited to: traditional artists, editors, writers, musicians, etc. During club meetings, movies or music will be playing while people interact amongst themselves.
Be sure to visit @bdchscreativesclub
8/30/23- BDCHS will resume regular operations tomorrow, 8/31. It will be a GOLD 4-block day.
