Happy American Education Week!

**American Education Week** is a celebration that shines a spotlight on the incredible work of educators, the achievements of students, and the essential role of schools in shaping our future. This week is a reminder of the collective effort it takes—from teachers, administrators, families, and community members—to create a supportive and inspiring learning environment. It’s a time to reflect on the value of education, show appreciation for those who make it possible, and recommit to the success of every learner.

Let’s celebrate the power of education and the people who make it extraordinary! 🎓📚✨

WEDNESDAY

Education Support Professionals Day: Today we send out a special thank you to all of our Education Support Professionals. Make sure you thank a bus driver, a secretary, and a custodian. When you go to lunch today, remember to thank all the individuals in the kitchen as you go through the line. Also don’t forget about our librarian, behavior techs, teacher assistants, nurse, counselors, and technology support team; they ALL do amazing work to support our school community. To stand together and stand strong for public education in America, let’s all “Wear Red for Ed” this Friday.

FRIDAY

Substitute Teacher Appreciation

American Education Week wraps up today, and we want to thank a special group of educators! All week long we have had substitutes filling in for our staff. We are so thankful for their willingness to step in and support our students and staff here at BHS. Substitute teachers perform an important job in the lives of our students and staff. I see lots of “Red for Ed” out there today, so thank you all for your strong support of public education in Brookings and across America.

The Class of 2025 Senior Motto voting results are in! Seniors, your class motto is "There's nothing to be afraid of, even when the night changes." -One Direction, "Night Changes"

Voting results are posted on the BHS Announcement Page if you are interested in the full results.

The FCCLA Region meeting registration deadline is today, November 20th. Please see Mrs. Dunbar in room 409 to sign up to attend the meeting. Anyone who is interested in doing a Professional Presentation for competition should also see Mrs. Dunbar to pick up a copy of the scoring rubric. New members are still welcome to sign up.

This year, the FCCLA chapter is hosting a food drive, with all proceeds going to our local food pantry. The goal is to help those in need for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday! With this food drive, we are doing an advisory competition, and the winning advisory will earn a free popcorn party from the FCCLA chapter. All goods need to be brought in by Monday, November 25th.

A dual credit meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21st at 7:45 am in Bell Auditorium. If you intend to take a Dual Credit Course this spring, you must attend this meeting. The Counseling Office will not be hosting individual meetings for dual credit.

FRIDAY

A dual credit work session will be held on Friday, November 22nd during Bobcat Time in the Counseling Office. If you need assistance in completing your application, please bring your laptop with you anytime between 2:15-3:25 on Friday, Nov 22nd.