Dear Vincent Letter-Writing Contest K–12 students: Reflect on the meaning of family and submit letters or artwork inspired by Van Gogh’s Roulin portraits. Selections will be displayed at the MFA this summer. Submissions due May 30.

Contact Amy Wedge, atatreau@bostonpublicschools.org

After placing fourth in the United States and Canada, Nicla Marabito (I) was awarded a Gold Medal in the 2025 North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition (NACLO). She is one of eight students selected to represent the USA at the 2025 International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL). The IOL is one of the 12 International Science Olympiads and will take place in Taipei, Taiwan, this July. The full results of the 2025 NACLO competition and USA team assignment can be found at www.naclo.org/. If you are interested in learning more about linguistics, please contact the BLS Linguistics Club at blslinguistics@gmail.com.

Join us after school on Wednesday, May 2,8 2:30p-4p for our Mental Health Fair. Learn about healthy relationships and emotions, enjoy outdoor games, arts & crafts, and win prizes!

If you are interested in helping out with running a station (grade 9 and up), please fill out this form.

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Students are reminded to meet Ms. Lewis-da Ponte in the front foyer at 11:45 on Friday, May 23rd, with their signed permission slips. Students without signed parental permission will not be allowed to participate. Please email Ms. Lewis-da Ponte (slewis2@bostonpublicschools.org) BEFORE Friday with any questions/concerns. Also, students do not need to dress up for the rehearsal on the 23rd, but most certainly do for the actual commencement on Thursday, May 29th.

There will be an in-person meeting on Thursday, June 5, at 2:30 to discuss course expectations. Students will be able to ask questions about the course and learn about helpful resources to prepare for the fall! Please get in touch with Mr. Pietrangelo (ppietrangelo@bostonpublicschools.org) with any questions.

Hello future AP Biology students (’25-’26)! Please come by room 335 on TUESDAY, JUNE 3RD at @ 2:20 pm to learn more about the course, related opportunities and our Summer HW requirements. Ms. Castellanos-Ellsworth and I will speak briefly about the class and hope to end the meeting well before 3pm. Thanks and look forward to seeing you then!

NHS decision letters were delivered to homerooms today (Tues, 5/20). Students who did not receive their letters should check with their HR teacher. All applicants are reminded to read their decision letters carefully, as they contain important information regarding next steps for accepted students and reasons for non-selection, with recommendations for future application rounds for those not accepted. All students accepted into NHS for this year will be inducted on Wednesday, 5/28, during W-Block and R3, with all juniors attending as the audience. More information about the events of that day will be emailed to impacted students in the coming days.

The Student run club: Galleries for Change is looking for creative people. Are you passionate about art, leadership, and social impact? We’re looking for driven, creative, and dedicated students to join the 2025–2026 Galleries for Change Officer Team!

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The Boston Latin School Law Review is now accepting officer applications for the 2025–2026 school year! We are a new club dedicated to educating the community on all aspects of the law, from constitutional rights to criminal justice. All classes (no seniors, of course) are welcome to apply! No prior experience is necessary.

Questions? Email us at blslawreview@gmail.com.

For more information and the application, click here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceKWyT2SQE96acsZP0ZxeuwVWnhTBZUDKcgPzc_1zm_gkvpw/viewform?usp=dialog

Attention grades 9-12! Would you like to get the chance to play a friendly game of softball both with and against some of your classmates and favorite teachers? If so sign up for the faculty & student softball game May 30th at 2:40pm at Clemente! Sign up closes May 23rd, and if you are playing you need to bring $5 to room 208 by May 27th! All players are expected to come with at least a glove, unless catching then bring your own equipment! (catchers will be notified ahead of time if they are being put there.)

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Students that missed their regularly scheduled AP exam have been signed up for late testing. Here is the schedule. Students should be able to see their late exam in their College Board app. Students should report to the Seevak Room 15 minutes prior to the start of the exam. Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions.

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Celebrate the Spring and the end of the school year with BLS TAG at our Carne Asada event!!! It will be held in the back lawn on Thursday, May 22. There will be food, music, and games to enjoy.

Signing up through this form and paying either Ms. JP (329), or a TAG officer by May 19 will ensure a discounted price of $3. At the door, the price will be $5, and there are only a limited number of tickets, so please sign up!

***There is also an opportunity to earn 3 free tickets if you donate a dish to the event. Please note that this must be accompanied by a list of ingredients/allergens. We are also not able to provide more than 3 tickets for a donation, even if multiple people collaborate on it. If you decide to give tickets to friends, please let us know who they are and have them fill out this form as well.

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Swing by the Dining Hall on Friday, May 23rd, for an afternoon of (FREE) food, fun, and frolicking! With activities ranging from slime stations to karaoke to four square (among many others!), the event will be an amazing opportunity to de-stress before finals week. The festivities are open to all grades and will take place from 2:30 – 4:00 in the Dining Hall. See you there!!

Please be reminded that our Early Dismissal Procedure at BLS is as follows:

1) The parent or guardian must complete the “Student Absence, Early Dismissal, and Late Arrival Reporting Form” on the BLS.org website under the Families tab.

2) Students must obtain a paper pass from the Guidance Office in Room 107 before 7:45 on the day of their early dismissal.

3) Students must report to Room 107 at the time of their dismissal.

Our Early Dismissal policy and procedure are outlined on page 9 of the student handbook. Thank you for taking note of these procedural expectations prior to initiating a request to leave school early.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Sports Banquet!

Thursday, June 5

Emmanuel College Gymnasium – Jean Yawkey Center

Doors open at 5 pm

The program begins promptly at 6 pm

Tickets: $40.

Dinner will be served

Information about the event can be found in the registration link.

All Varsity athletes and their teams are expected to attend the event. More details to follow…

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All students who wish to compete in the Region VI (Boston City), Massachusetts State, and national/international science fair competitions next year 25-26 should complete this application form by May 30, bit.ly/3SdGL6R.

All 8th-12 grade students representing BLS in science fairs next year must apply and be accepted. Students accepted to the program will receive a teacher mentor, lab space, and a limited budget to carry out their project. Email Ms. Bateman (kbateman@bostonpublicschools.org) with any questions.

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Prize Declamation. It has been a year-long process for these finalists, and they performed magnificently in front of a panel of judges celebrating their 25th and 50th year reunion.

• First Place: Oriana Dunker (I)
• Second Place: Ailin Sha (I)
• Third Place: Daphne Athanasopoulos (II)
• Fourth Place: Mark Snekvik
• Special Award to the Best Class III/IV Student: Fathia Shodeyi (III)
• Special Award to the Best Class V/VI Student: Shefali Hurwitz (VI)

Interested in singing with the BLS Gospel Choir? Complete this interest form and stay tuned for an invitation to audition.

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Join climate-conscious students from around Boston for the 19th annual YouthCAN Climate Summit for a day full of learning and fun. Students will attend workshops, listen to a keynote speaker, and enjoy performances throughout the day as we learn about this year’s theme: Carbon Credits.

The Summit will take place at the MIT Strata Center on Saturday, May 24th. Free lunch will be provided. Please sign up using the link below, and we hope to see you there!

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Want to see your teacher get pied, silly stringed, or doused with ice water? Or even eat a really spicy pepper? Donate to BLSJCL Coin Wars until Tuesday, May 20th! All proceeds will go directly towards scholarships for BLS students attending the National JCL convention in Ohio 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 that 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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Please join us after school on Friday, 5/16 in room 307 for a film screening of 20 Days in Mariupol which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Some students in Facing History are hosting this screening as a joint project with peers in the Ukraine Youth Action Network. We will watch the film together, then reflect on it together, and finally consider ways we can support those affected. Our Ukrainian peers in Warsaw hosted a screening as well. We will have snacks available. There is no cost, but we will accept donations and will donate the proceeds to the Ukraine Red Cross.

Do you think youth deserve a greater voice in local government? At-Large Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia wants to hear what YOU—the youth of today’s Boston—think of our city’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget! By filling out this 3-minute Google Form below, you can share your honest opinion about the FY2026 budget allocations, which have been released. If you have any questions, please reach out to Hanna Flynn (hflynn2@bostonk12.org), Li Suero (lsuero@bostonk12.org), or Steven Sahatjian (ssahatjian@bostonk12.org) for more information.

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Students do not need to dress up for the rehearsal on Friday, May 23, 2025 when we head over to Harvard College during R5 – R7. The day of commencement, Thursday, May 29th, students will need to be at BLS no later than 6:00 am, dressed in black pants or skirt; a white shirt/blouse; shoes (no sneakers or flip flops). Any student not properly attired will not be allowed to serve.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Lewis-da Ponte at slewis2@bostonpublicschools.org.

On Saturday May 10, 2025 BLS students attended the Middle School State Science and Engineering Fair at Clark University in Worcester. The Wolfpack did great earning the following awards – please help us to congratulate them!

Middle School Second Place:

Carwen Simoneau (V)

Middle School Honorable Mention: 

Adnan Sayeed (VI)

Iahn Seo (VI)

Ludovick Levesque (VI)

The Student Council is proud to announce the following faculty members as recipients of the 2025 Crystal Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching: Nicholas Fogel, Veronica Lau, and Anthony Morales. Mr. Fogel will also receive the Gerald L. Gitner & Family Award for Outstanding Teaching. Students submitted an impressive 125 nominations in support of their teachers, which is a testament to the faculty’s talent, dedication, and hard work.

The Keefe Library will be closed after school on Tues. May 13th for professional development.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 BLS Prize Reading Competition!!!

Thank you to all the students and judges who helped to make Prize Reading a beautiful and memorable event. I was especially touched by the record number of Sixties who participated in this year’s event and who demonstrated competition and care with such grace and humor.

Until next year.

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The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity is hosting Summer Learn & Earn Information Sessions:

TONIGHT! Tuesday, May 6th 6:00pm over zoom. Register here: www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_S4LlNJQRSNGlAok6lKMmuQ#/registration

Wednesday, May 14th 6:00pm over zoom. Register here: www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_v7Zl0t8-QveF4ow414eYcQ#/registration

A Summer Learn & Earn representative will also be available at the FutureBOS Youth Jobs Fair this Saturday, May 10th 11am-3pm at the Reggie Lewis.

Reach out to Linda Arian with any questions about Summer Learn & Earn at linda.arian@boston.gov

Dear members of the Class of 2025 and families,

You are cordially invited to the 10th Annual BLS BLACK and TAG Celebratory on Sunday, June 8 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. This celebration is a time honored tradition at BLS that dates back to the 1970s. The first BLS celebration of this kind was held at St. Cyprian’s Church in Roxbury. From there it moved to Simmons College and then to the historic Harriet Tubman House. This year, it will take place in the Fiction Room of the BLS Library.

This event is hosted by BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) and BLS T.A.G (Talented and Gifted Latino) and is open to everyone. During this event, members of BLS family, including faculty, staff, alumni and current students, will recognize and celebrate the collective achievements of members of the Class of 2025 who identify as Black and/or Latinx. You do not have to identify as a member of one or both of these groups to attend the celebratory. All are welcome. The program will include amazing guest speakers, great music, inspiring words of wisdom, and light refreshments. During the celebration, the graduating seniors will also receive their kente and/or serape stoles to wear on graduation day!

If you would like to attend, complete this Google form by Friday, May 23 so that we can have an accurate headcount. Event details are below:

Date: Sunday, June 8

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Recommended Dress Code: Cultural attire or Sunday chic

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Jacobson-Peregrino (Room 329 – rjacobsonperegrino@bostonpublicschools.org); Mrs. Metayer (Room 014 – delormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org); or Ms. Pinchem (Room 114 – cpinchem@bostonpublicschools.org)

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We want to inform you that there will be a few extra people and signage in the halls on Friday. Members of the Class of 1975 and other alumni and friends will be in school as part of Alumni Weekend. We know that you will be courteous and friendly if you encounter any of our guests, some of whom have not been on campus in over 50 years.

As the weather continues to get warmer, join Cru for an ice cream social to kick off the summer. We will have several different types of ice cream flavors and toppings, and it’s all FREE! Stick around for fun games and hang out afterwards to relax as you begin (or end AP Exams). Everyone is welcome, so be sure to come with your friends!

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!

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.

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.

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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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!

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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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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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

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!

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.

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.