Want to see a Classics teacher get pied, silly stringed, or doused with ice water? Or even eat a really spicy pepper? Donate to BLSJCL Coin Wars until Friday, May 29th! All proceeds will go directly towards scholarships for BLS students attending the National JCL convention in Indiana this summer, so any bit you can give is greatly appreciated! Donate by putting money in your favorite Classics teacher’s coin jar. The teachers who have the most money in their jars will spin a wheel that decides their fate! Check here for updates on your teacher’s total.

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Extracurricular choir auditions begin this coming Monday, June 1. Please see dates and descriptions below and reach out to Mr Snyder or Ms Lewis Bradford with any questions.

Chamber Choir Audition:

Monday, June 1, 2:30 PM, Choir Room Eligible: Current grades 7-11, should be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band) Description: Chamber Choir performs more challenging music with greater independence of parts. Rehearsals are for two hours on Mondays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances occur at the BLS Winter Concert and Music Night and as opportunities arise. Auditionees should be prepared to sing a short (20-30 seconds) solo that represents their voice well and learn a piece with other auditionees and current members.

Gospel Choir Audition:

Tuesday, June 2, 2:30 PM, Choir Room Eligible: Current grades 7-11 Description: The BLS Gospel Choir strives to bring passion, fire, conviction, and contagious energy to every performance! Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30. Performances occur at the BLS Winter Concert, MLK Day of Celebration, Music Night, the MICCA festival, and other opportunities as they arise.

Show Choir Audition:

Thursday, June 4, 2:30 PM, Choir Room Eligible: Current grades 7-11, should be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band) Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances at the BLS Winter Concert, Music Night, and two to three away festivals. Auditionees should be prepared to learn a song and some choreography with other auditionees and current members. Bring water, comfortable clothes, and shoes to dance in.

TBD, Music Wing Eligible:

Current grades 8-11 sopranos/altos must be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band). Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Tuesdays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances at the BLS Winter Concert and Music Night, as well as various a cappella festivals, and as opportunities arise.

Wolftones Audition:

Wednesday, June 3, 2:30 PM, Music Wing Eligible: Current grades 8-11 tenors/basses, must be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band) Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Wednesdays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances at the BLS Holiday Concert and Music Night, as well as various a cappella festivals, and as opportunities arise.

Show Choir Audition:

Thursday, June 4, 2:30 PM, Choir Room Eligible: Current grades 7-11, should be enrolled in a curricular ensemble (choir, orchestra, band) Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:30. Performances at the BLS Winter Concert, Music Night, and two to three away festivals. Auditionees should be prepared to learn a song and some choreography with other auditionees and current members. Bring water, comfortable clothes, and shoes to dance in.

Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the Massachusetts Middle School State Science Fair. A special shout-out goes to Gabriela Callado for receiving an Honorable Mention for her project Life on Mars.

Thursday May 28 at 2:15 PM is the final deadline to submit community service hours on Innerview to be eligible for the green cord (250 hours) and avoid the “Hold List”

Open to ALL students! Come hang out and unwind before summer with karaoke, outdoor games, coloring, friendship bracelet making, slime/crafts, snacks, and a giant community mural where you can share your favorite BLS memories and future dreams 🐾💜

Tryouts are Monday, 6/1, and Thursday, 6/4, 2:30-5, and Friday, 6/5, 2:30-6 in the lower gym. Please register through the following link: (insert link here) or email Coach Gina (gsedita@bostonpublicschools.org) if you are interested. Check out the cheer Instagram page for additional information and updates @wolfpackcheerleading. Hope to see you there!

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On Wednesday, May 27, Student Council will host its final Town Hall meeting – W-Block, Music Wing, Room 414. All students are welcome. Please sign up here to receive a pass: forms.gle/k2UNTagmLe3okeDX6. The topic will be “technology in the classroom” to capture best practices across the learning community. For those who cannot attend but wish to share their perspective, complete a brief survey here: forms.gle/HL1Sdi4BsqiARyZS9. Data will be presented to the Head of School. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions.

Student Council will host the annual Faculty vs Student Basketball game this Thursday after school, May 28 at 2:30 in the upper gym. Faculty players include Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Osowiecki, Mr. Howard, Mr. Boor, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Fearon, Mr. Greenidge, Ms. Encarnacao, and Mr. Fogel. The event will start with a shooting skills competition and end with a 5×5 game. No cost. See you there!

The Student Council is proud to announce the following faculty members as recipients of the 2026 Crystal Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching – David Long, Allison Grecco, and Jeffrey Mikalaitis. Mr. Long will also receive the Gerald L. Gitner and Family Award for Outstanding Teaching. Students submitted a record-breaking 221 nominations, which is a testament to the talent, dedication, and hard work of the faculty at BLS.

Congratulations to all nominees.

Come see Chicago: Teen Edition

The classic musical is coming to the BLS Black Box.

• Thursday May 28 at 7pm
• Friday May 29 at 3pm and 7pm
• Saturday May 30 at 7pm
• Sunday May 31 at 2pm

Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students tickets are available at our.show/blschicago

Tickets will also be sold at lunch the week of the show.

Get your tickets ahead of time! Performances will sell out!

The BLS Pre-Law Society is looking for officers for the next school year. Fill out this application if interested:

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Although your BPS account will remain active until the academic year rolls over in early August, please download important files and folders to a home computer, and forward any important emails to a personal account. It’s also a good time to check your personal accounts that may use your BPS email address – especially accounts that may use it for 2-factor authentication – and change them to a personal email address.