Picture Makeup Day is Wednesday, October 15th. We will also be taking the senior class panoramic photo.

FAMILIES: Be sure you have access to your FOCUS Parent Portal so that you can view your students report card when they get posted on 10/27!

Applications are being accepted for the 2026-2027 school year!

Interested in learning about our school? Join us at one of our Prospective Student Open Houses !

Join us October 16th!

BDCHS Families - Our Dinner and Dessert Student Organization Fundraiser ends this Monday!! Sell vouchers for Papa John's and Nothing Bundt Cake to family and friends. $10 per sale comes back to the school, and YOU CHOOSE which club or team receives your profits! Turn in envelopes to your homeroom teacher, or order online at the PAC Square Store. For more details, see https://secure.smore.com/n/142d6
GOOD LUCK selling!
GOOD LUCK selling!

Fall Underclassman Photos Available!

The University of South Florida college visit was a full house! Students learned about life as a bull. #USF




Student Government made a splash for at their first event of the year: BINGO NIGHT! Record attendance made for a night full of fun! Thanks for our student leaders and advisors for making this possible.










MCAD, Maine College of Art & Design came to Mrs. Mitchell's class for a college visit. Students enjoyed the opportunity to be exposed to the fields of art & design. #MCAD #BDCHS



CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Kathleen Cheney on being recognized by Suncoast Credit Union for being a "standout" teacher! She was nominated by one of her students and we couldn't agree more! #SuncoastLovesTeachers

Please join us in celebrating Principal Hyde on her birthday today!

Join us for Line Dancing Night on 9/24! Scan the QR code to purchase tickets.


Today, Principal Hyde announced our 2025 Employees of the Year.
Congratulations to Mrs. Leilani Warbritton, our Support Staff Member of the Year!
Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence make a lasting difference every day. We are grateful for all you do to support our students, staff, and school community. Mrs. Warbritton serves as the Office Manager here at BDCHS.
Congratulations to Mr. Areon Atkinson, our Ida S. Baker Diversity Teacher of the Year!
Your leadership, passion, and commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment empower every student to thrive. Thank you for inspiring positive change and celebrating the strength of diversity in our school community. Mr. Atkinson serves as the Department Head for Physical Education here at BDCHS.
Congratulations to Mrs. Lauran Reed, our Teacher of the Year!
Your dedication, passion for teaching, and commitment to student success set a shining example for our school community. Thank you for inspiring excellence and making a lasting impact on every student you teach. Mrs. Reed serves at the Department Head for Mathematics here at BDCHS.
Congratulations to Mrs. Leilani Warbritton, our Support Staff Member of the Year!
Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence make a lasting difference every day. We are grateful for all you do to support our students, staff, and school community. Mrs. Warbritton serves as the Office Manager here at BDCHS.
Congratulations to Mr. Areon Atkinson, our Ida S. Baker Diversity Teacher of the Year!
Your leadership, passion, and commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment empower every student to thrive. Thank you for inspiring positive change and celebrating the strength of diversity in our school community. Mr. Atkinson serves as the Department Head for Physical Education here at BDCHS.
Congratulations to Mrs. Lauran Reed, our Teacher of the Year!
Your dedication, passion for teaching, and commitment to student success set a shining example for our school community. Thank you for inspiring excellence and making a lasting impact on every student you teach. Mrs. Reed serves at the Department Head for Mathematics here at BDCHS.



Our PAC Hospitality Committee treated our Faculty and staff to dinner before Monday's Conference Night. A huge thank you to Bravo in Town and Country for donating the entire meal, and a shout out to our many parents who donated desserts, drinks and more. And thank you teachers and staff for staying late to engage with our parents to discover ways to support our students' success!
Interested in joining in the fun? Email pac.bdchs@gmail.com to learn how you can be part of a PAC Committee to support BDCHS!

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Be sure to get access to your students grades and other important information on Canvas and FOCUS! Comprehensive guides are available on the Family Portal. https://www.bdchs.org/o/bdchs/page/family-portal


PICTURE DAY (9/12): All students in grades 9-11 will have their picture taken. Please review the dress code policy for picture day in the Student/Family Handbook and see the flyer for additional information.

Our SOCA club met for their first meeting last week. If you are interested in joining, please stop by room 217 and see Mrs. Mitchell.





Families - Please Join Us for our first Phoenix Fund Campaign committee meeting this Thursday at 2 pm at school. We would love your feedback on ideas for incentives and more. The meeting will end before dismissal, so you will be out before pick up time. Earn one volunteer hour for attending. We hope to see you there!

BDCHS Families - PLEASE JOIN US! Our PAC Hospitality Committee is meeting Wednesday at 8 am right after drop off. Come learn about getting involved with this great group! Parents earn 1 volunteer hour for attending and is a great way to engage with our school. Hope to see you there!
Questions? Email pac.bdchs@gmail.com
Questions? Email pac.bdchs@gmail.com

