As a reminder, all Seniors have been emailed BLS Scholarship Funds for Prize Night June 2025. This form is due by tomorrow!

You may edit this form as necessary until Friday, May 2nd at 11:59 PM. You MUST SUBMIT the incomplete form to receive your individual edit link

If you need help completing the form please schedule time with the Schawbel Center. Reach out to Ms. Murray, dmurray@bostonpublicschools.org, with any question you may have.

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Student Council will host the annual Faculty vs Student Basketball game this Friday (May 2) at 2:30 in the Roche Gymnasium. Faculty players include Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Galego, Ms. Sample, Mr. Osowiecki, Mr. McQuade, Mr. Smith (History), Mr. Smith (Math), Mr. Fearon, Mr. Fogel, Mr. Hooker, and Ms. Encarnacao. Referee with be the Men’s Varsity Team Assistant Coach, Mr. Smith, and Head Coach Mr. Etienne will also join us. Tickets are $3 before, $5 at the door, or $5 worth of non-perishable food donations. Ticket will be sold during lunch on Thursday and Friday. All proceeds will be donated to a local food shelter. See you there!

BLS Crew Ergathon 2025! Please support BLS Crew’s biggest fundraiser being held on Saturday, May 3 (9AM-3PM) at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End. During this event, BLS Crew athletes are sponsored to row on ergometers outdoors for one hour or 10K meters. Funds raised support rower financial aid, boat and equipment investments, and gear maintenance. So far we have achieved approximately 40% of our goal so any contributions through our fundraising website would be greatly appreciated: givebutter.com/CqLdkd.

Thank you very much!

BLCDC is accepting officer applications for the 2025-26 school year! Boston Latin Community Development Corps is a service club dedicated to serving the school community and the community of Boston. We are looking for students with a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. We encourage underclassmen to apply no matter the experience level. Anyone interested in applying should fill out this form by Sunday, May 18th @11:59pm. In addition to completing this form please make sure you sign up for an interview after school between May 19th and May 23rd. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to bostonlatincdc@gmail.com.

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As this school year comes to a close, we hope you can join us for ASIAN NIGHT 2025: TOUR DE ASIA in the BLS Auditorium on Friday, May 16th! Doors will open at 5:00 PM and the show starts at 6:00 PM. You can buy tickets from any ASIA Officer starting Wednesday, May 7th for $7. If you don’t catch us before the day of, we’ll be selling a limited number of tickets at the front of the school at 4:00 PM for $10 each so make sure to buy yours as soon as possible!

Officers: Tiffany Do (I), Andrew Lai (I), Jacky Li (I), Lena Thai (I), Ava Vu (I), Catherine Zee (I), Amity Ali (II), Gabby Huynh (II), Aaron Liu (II), Terance Wang (II), Melania Yee (II), Angela Deng (III), Tate Lam (III), Victoria Liu (III), Sarah Cao (IV)

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at blsasiaclub@gmail.com.

Juniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5+ from 9th and 10th grades, and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ from 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, have been invited to apply for membership in the National Honor Society (note: students with major infractions or repeated minor infractions from the current or previous school year are not invited to apply, per the policy on p. 24 of the Student Handbook). All such students received an invite to a Google Classroom where they will find the application and important information for filling it out.

These are due no later than 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 5/7. Late applications are not accepted.

Interested in science, journalism, or both? Catapulta science magazine is looking for article submissions for our spring issue, and we invite you to write about any topic or issue of STEM that interests you! Refer to past articles for example topics here (drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IoAgAMOndkYDHOgU6Ni5DE1eC_nPKdkS?usp=sharing). Submissions should be at least 150 words (they will be cut to be within the ranges of 150-200, 300-400, or 500-650 words during production week) and are due by Friday May 23rd at 11:59pm through this Google Form: forms.gle/Jte1XWqq347qmE7u7. Email us with any questions at catapultasciencebls@gmail.com — we look forward to publishing your work!

Student Council will host the annual Faculty vs Student Basketball game this Friday (May 2) at 2:30 in the upper gym. Faculty players include Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Galego, Ms. Sample, Mr. Osowiecki, Mr. McQuade, Mr. Smith (History), Mr. Smith (Math), Mr. Fearon, and Ms. Encarnacao. Tickets are $3 before, $5 at the door, or approximately $5 worth of non-perishable food donations. Ticket will be sold during lunch blocks on Thursday and Friday.

All proceeds will be donated to a local food shelter. See you there!

Please note that student printing in the library will not be availabe as we work with support to resolve issues with our print management software.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Extended Deadline: 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 2025-2026 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. Please submit your entry to Please submit your designs to Ms. Pierce at mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org by May 5. For specifications, please see: Handbook Cover Design

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The BLS AP Testing Schedule with room assignments is attached. Check with your AP teacher if you have any questions.

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Attention Class of 2026! It’s time to elect the leaders who will guide you through your senior year! If you’re interested in running for a senior class officer position (president, vice president, treasurer, or secretary), please review the important dates below carefully:

Monday, 5/5: Information Meeting — Come learn about the election process and officer responsibilities! This meeting will be brief and is mandatory. It will be after school in room 208. Please see Ms. Sarkis with any concerns.

The Spring Community Service Fair is being held this Thursday May 1, immediately after school in the dining hall. Find a great place to volunteer with 20+ organiazations in attendance.

Student Council is now accepting nominations for Crystal Apple Awards in recognition of teaching excellence at BLS this past year. Three deserving teachers will be awarded, one of whom will receive the Gitner Family Award at graduation. Award recipients from the past 5 years are NOT eligible, which include Ms. Levin-Adler, Ms. Moguel, Mr. Bartoloma, Mr. Pietrangelo, Mx. Amico, Ms. Campot, Mr. Walker, Mr. Zou, Ms. Shipley, Ms. Stuppard, Ms. Kelly, and Mr. Sullivan (English). Nominations are due Saturday, May 3.

To submit, click HERE.

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Are interested in being a Prize Reading contestant? If you are, please complete the registration form by 2:30 PM, Thursday, May 7th.

• What: Prize Reading
• When: Thursday, May 8th Where: Rooms to be announced
• Time: 2: 30- 4:00 PM
• BLS Prize Reading Registration Form

Once you have registered, you will receive more details about what to expect the day of the competition.

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This year, 18 total scholarships valued at $4,000 apiece will be awarded to one male and one female from MIAA Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, one male and one female from Central Mass. (Districts 2/3), and one male and female from the city of Boston. The scholarships will be awarded based on excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, and will go directly toward each student’s post-secondary education.

Please fill out the 2025 application and return it to the Boston Globe Foundation by Monday, May 12. Candidates must supply the required information with the application (official high school transcript and letter of recommendation from the principal, a guidance counselor/teacher, or a coach).

Scholarship flyer and Application are on the BLS Athletics website.

Email the documents to craig.larson@globe.com

Friendly and spirited students in Class III-I are needed as tour guides for incoming sixies and families at the Invited Student Open House on Saturday, May 3. Please sign up for one or both sessions: 8:30-10:45 with an 8:00 arrival and/or 11:00-1:00, with a 10:30 arrival here. There are also a limited number of spots for Class III students who speak a language aside from English. Those who have not done tour guiding before must stop by the Schawbel Center on either Wednesday, April 30 or Thursday, May 1, between 2:30-3:30. Those who have done tour guiding but do not have a lanyard must also come to the Schwabel Center. Community service hours will be awarded.

(The Open House for Bsies will be on Monday, May 5, from 6:00-7:30 – details are forthcoming.)

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Hey Students! Due to the recent influx of requests this year for replacement OneCards, if you have requested and received two or more replacements this 2024-2025 school year, BLS is unable to issue you a replacement. You will have to head over the Bolling Building for your replacement card.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to visit me in technology or email me at kpaynehall@bostonpublicschools.org.