BLS AP testing is taking place at 1 Palace Road. This is an MCPHS building located on the Simmons campus, adjacent to BLS. The schedule is attached.

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The Spring art Exhibit is open to all classes to visit in room 309.

The opening reception will be on Wednesday April, 29 form 6-8pm.

Please come and enjoy Art, food and live music with the BLS community!

The show will be up until 4/30

On Tuesday, 4/28, Keefe Library overdue notices will be distributed in homeroom. Please note:

‼️ If you have any questions about what you owe, please come see a librarian.

‼️ If you need to keep your book for an assignment (JRP, for example), that is fine! We recommend re-checking out your book to avoid receiving overdue notices, but no late fees are ever charged on Keefe Library books.

‼️ If you have lost your book, come $10 to the library and see a librarian. Thank you!

The class of 26′ Topol Fellows will be hosting a Moth Radio Hour inspired day where students and faculty alike can share a 10 minute story from their life on Friday, May 22 in the Black Box. If you are interested please fill out the form linked below to learn more and sign up for auditions. Auditions are informal. We just want to hear your story, make sure it is appropriate for the event, gauge the length and best to put you into the schedule of the day.

SIGN UP TO AUDITION HERE: forms.gle/tCSKx7aKo2uQie6D8

The Keefe Library will be closed for MCAS testing R4 & R5 on Tues. 4/28 & Wed. 4/29. There will be no study hall sign up or printing during these periods.

We are excited to welcome Class II and III students and families to our annual College Fair on Tuesday, April 28! With more than 170 institutions in attendance, this will be our largest fair in school history. You can find a list of colleges and locations here. To ensure that colleges can easily record your information, please make sure to sign in with StriveScan prior to the event. We suggest using a non-BPS email address so you can easily access information later. When signing up, you may skip the final grades section, but please remember to check the boxes to “agree to terms of service” and “text me my barcode” so you’re ready to scan at the door.

drive.google.com/file/d/1Ar7ghitkTC6J-J2yJU0743c0jTsGl8EE/view?usp=sharing, app.strivescan.com/registration

The class of 26′ Topol Fellows will be hosting a Moth Radio Hour inspired day where students and faculty alike can share a 10 minute story from their life on Friday, May 22 in the Black Box. If you are interested please fill out the form linked below to learn more and sign up for auditions. Auditions are informal. We just want to hear your story, make sure it is appropriate for the event, gauge the length and best to put you into the schedule of the day.

SIGN UP TO AUDITION HERE: forms.gle/tCSKx7aKo2uQie6D8

Dear BLS Prize Reading Participants,

Thank you for making yesterday’s Prize Reading a richly rewarding experience. You were all amazing. Here are the results:

Class I:

• 1st Place: Eliza Knight-Bairstow
• 2nd Place: Michael Glazkov
• 3rd Place: Leila Ohashi

Class II:

• Ist Place: Risa Golfeld
• 2nd Place: William Yu
• 3rd Place: Ava Phan

Class III:

• 1st Place: John Collins
• 2nd Place: Fransheska Ortiz
• 3rd Place: Leo Margalit

Class IV:

• Ist Place: Aubrey Dupuy
• 2nd Place: Sapna Malhotra
• 3rd Place: Xinwen Amy Dai

Class V:

• 1st Place: Lily Bradley & Naomi Marberblatt
• 2nd Place: Danae Cumberbatch

Class VI:

• 1st Place: Annalena Zhu
• 2nd Place: Emmett Katz
• 3rd Place: Qirat Siddiqi

I am looking forward to next year’s Prize Reading.

Congratulations to all of the scientists from BLS that competed in the Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair on Thursday, April 8th. This includes Benson Wong, Martin Wong, Qinghe Zhao, Solieil Desai, Andy Yu, Aditya Tangella, Chelsea Bateman, Jared Acevedo, Olivia Chen, Brian Xu, Isabella Winery, Ugonna Njoku, Lana Nguyen and Emerson Ohashi. Special congratulations to Evan Ding for his honorable mention award.

Open to all BLS students, the opportunity to see your creation in print – 3,000 times over! We are seeking designs for the front and/or back cover for the new 2026-2027 Agenda Book (handbook) and would love your ideas. Entries can be in full color and should be created for a 5.5” by 8.5” book with a CMYK. Specifications can be found below. By May 4, please submit your entry to Ms. Pierce at mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org. Entries can be in full color and should be created for a 5.5” by 8.5” book with either a CMYK or RGB image. Specifications can be found here.

drive.google.com/file/d/18F2scDmr0VCeGLUPcW0L5Xa5mMh04PQs/view

Hi all, if you’re still looking for a summer job, there are several opportunities actively recruiting students—but deadlines are approaching soon! Click the link below to explore what’s available.

docs.google.com/document/d/1aeu7tsUMwK6sZ985R02_i5HdL9iT6VSQ2Jynb1Xt6J0/edit?usp=sharing

INTROSPECTION is an LGBTQ+ advocacy show created as part of a Senior Capstone project by Mila Matteson. INTROSPECTION explores queer experiences through its author’s gender journey in 15 short plays, including voluntary audience participation. The show consists of the performance itself and a post-performance discussion with the artist!

As part of a Senior Capstone, Robert Fitzgibbon will be teaching a Fantasy Football class in the Electronic Classroom after school on Tuesday 4/28. This is open to all students from beginners to experienced players. We will go over the basics of the game and teach you some researched, backed-up, data-driven strategies which will 100% help you get better. Finally, we will review the strong Fantasy Football community , and will end with a fun simulation!

The BLS College Counseling Team is looking for volunteers to help at our College Fair scheduled on the evening of Tuesday, April 28 (the first Tuesday after we come back from break). We specifically need students to help us set up and break down the college fair. This involves moving tables and chairs from classrooms to the Dining Hall and Lower Gym. This opportunity is open to Members of Class III, II, and I. Slots are limited, so sign up using the link below:

forms.gle/MHkGwrAqsoY7rPGq8

ASA Hoops is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and energetic high school students (rising juniors or seniors) to join our team as Summer Basketball Camp Coaches. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain leadership experience, develop coaching skills, and serve as a positive role model for young athletes. (more information below).

In order to apply, please apply through the Boston PIC(application.bostonpic.org/Account).

***In addition, please email me (dandrade3@bostonpublicschools.org) once you have.***

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