This weekend, the BLS Speech & Debate Team celebrated early-season success: Sam Parsi (II) and Jerry Li (II) reached the Semifinals at the Mid-America Cup Tournament, earning their first gold bid of the season to the Tournament of Champions — and BLS’s first in nearly four years. Sam was also recognized as the 5th overall speaker at the tournament.

Swing by room 316 on Tuesday, 9/30 at 2:30 to learn about Boston Latin’s Crew/Rowing Team. No experience necessary to join the team, come see what we’re all about! Pizza will be provided.

Need Community Service?

Attend the BLS Community Service Fair Tuesday September 30 immediately after school in the dining hall. There will be 20+ service organizations in attendance with something for every interest. Bring a friend!

All students in Classes VI, IV-B, and III will have their pictures taken for their OneCards on Wednesday, October 1 in the auditorium. Students will be given instructions as to what time they are scheduled to have their photos taken and how and when to proceed to the auditorium. Additionally, students in all grades may choose to have their pictures taken for a paid portrait package. Those in Classes VI, IV-B, and III may be photographed during their assigned session. Students in other grades may do so during their lunch period. Details on how photos packages may be ordered will be provided. Parents who would like their child to sit for a portrait package must complete this registration form by Tuesday, September 30 at 12:00 p.m. This will enable parents to view and purchase photos and allow students to get a pass if they are slightly delayed during R5.

Please note that additional days will soon be scheduled for senior portraits for submission to the 2026 yearbook. Questions may be directed to Smile-Pro by email: info@smile-pro.com or by phone: 508-779-7550.

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Starting 10/1 the Fitness Center will be open during W Block. You will need to get a pass frm Coach Butler before school on W day. Limited space is available.

The beginning of the school year is a great time to reset and refocus. Whether you’re working on building new habits, reconnecting with friends, or finding your rhythm with schoolwork, remember that meaningful change doesn’t happen all at once. Small, consistent steps can lead to big growth over time.

Grade Levels for announcement: Class I, II, III, IV

Message: Passionate about helping animals? Apply to be an officer with BLS PAWS!

Date the submission run until?: Sept. 25

Google form: forms.gle/yHNdPzbroAeaXV8b6

Remember that you are responsible for bringing your BPS Chromebook to school every day. As stated in the opening assemblies, we do not have a loaner program. If you forget your Chromebook, you are responsible for working with your teachers on a solution.

Join BLS’s girls acapella group!

Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30. We sing at the Pep Rally, Winter Concert, Tree Lighting, and the Spring Concert.

For the audition, prepare a part of a song of your choice to sing for the rest of the club. Please reach out to Mr Snyder with any questions.

Sign up form:

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Wednesday and Thursday is the Extracurricular Fair! We have over 180 clubs at BLS! Stop by the dining hall from 2:15-3:00. Class VI and IVB are invited to attend on Wednesday, and Thursday is for our whole community!

Check out the Map below to find the clubs you want!

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Sign up by Thursday, September 25 at midnight to participate in testing for the Seal of Biliteracy. Information was emailed to your BPS email with a link, and there is information on the bulletin board across from 132. Once you sign up, you will get an email with more information about how to prepare, dates and location. See Dr. Bibeau in 256 with questions. If you earned the Seal already with your AP score, you do not have to fill out the form.

Calling all students and staff members: come be a part of a national day of prayer for schools. We’ll meet in front of the school at the flagpole on Louis Pasteur at 7:15 am THIS Wednesday on 9/24 to pray for BLS. There will be donuts, too! Bring your friends!

Please RSVP to the zoom info session taking place September 23rd at 6:00pm using this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsLSJ7sLXU3IsGyED0rDJUsor1uA9dtKDwFAoKR-rw4PpDbg/viewform

Student Council is currently accepting Homeroom Representatives for the school year. ALL students are welcome who want to join a representative cohort of student leaders who offer their voice at Town Hall meetings every month. Interested students should tell their homeroom teacher, who will submit names to the Student Council Advisor, Mr. Levesque. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions. Thank you!

We welcome parents and guardians of Class V-I students (grades 8-12) to our in-person Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 25 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Our fall Back-to-School Night provides parents/guardians with the opportunity to learn more about coursework, teacher expectations, and classroom procedures. Caregivers will follow their students’ Day 1 schedules; students should share their schedules in advance of Thursday. By Wednesday, families will receive a reminder email that includes information about very limited parking options (we suggest taking public transport!), and other logistics.

BLS Theatre has a massive pile of surplus t shirts from shows over the years. We are getting rid of them. Come down to the black box to claim some. Wear them, make rags out of them, cool art, whatever.

Any shirts not claimed by September 26 will leave the building.

The beginning of the school year is a great time to reset and refocus. Whether you’re working on building new habits, reconnecting with friends, or finding your rhythm with schoolwork, remember that meaningful change doesn’t happen all at once. Small, consistent steps can lead to big growth over time.

Example: If staying organized feels overwhelming, start by picking just one thing, like writing down your homework at the end of each class. Doing that every day builds a habit that supports your success and lowers stress.

Progress matters more than perfection, one small step at a time.

In recognition of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sunset on Monday, September 22 and continues through sunset on Wednesday, September 24, there will be no tests or assessments administered in class on Tuesday, September 23. Students who also observe the second day of Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday will be excused with full makeup privileges. Rosh Hashanah is considered among the holiest days of the year by those of the Jewish faith and marks the start of the Jewish new year. For their students to be excused, families should submit the absence request form linked here.

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Join the BLS Jewish Culture Club in celebrating Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year! Event will be in the Schawbel Center (first floor behind Alma Mater statue) after school on Monday, September 22nd and there will be traditional snacks. Bring your friends and hope to see you there!

We have a need for a limited number of students in Class III-I who speak and understand a language other than English to help guide families at our Back-to-School Night, next Thursday, September 25. Interested students should plan to be in school from at least 5:00-8:00 p.m. on that night. Please complete this short form by Monday, September 22. Community Service hours granted of course. For questions, please email Clara Ryan at cryan6@bostonk12.org. Thank you!

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Want to help middle school students love STEM as much as you do? Then consider being part of STEM CONNECT Academy, where you will be paired up with a student to guide them through their coursework, applying for programs, and eventually applying for college!

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STEM CONNECT Academy is designed to accelerate Black and Latino 7th and 8th graders in STEM by pairing them with high-school mentors (10th-12th) who will do more than just aid with homework. They will give advice for high-school, job/internship opportunities they have done before, and overall create a space for mentees to ask questions about their future high-school experience/seek advice.

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Even though course changes are over STUDY HALL assignments are still being finalized. You might see some changes in where your study halls are located and the teacher in charge. Please refer to the current online SIS schedule for your studies. They will be finalized in the next week. Thank you for understanding.

BLS Club Registration is open! All clubs must register each year. Register by Friday, 9/19, in order to reserve your spot in the EC Fair on 9/24 and 9/25!

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The BLS composting initiative is looking for people to help sort compost during lunchtime. 30 minutes of community service hours will be given per lunch period. Signups will close Friday 9/19. Everyone is welcome to apply!

As a quick reminder: trays ARE compostable. Thank you!

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Open to all grades! Tryouts will be held on Monday, 9/22 in the auditorium between 2:30-4:00pm. You may declaim a passage or abridged version of a poem, speech, book, essay, or play. The duration of the text may not exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Please refer to the Standards of Suitability outlined on the attached Google Form. If interested and for more information, please complete this GOOGLE FORM. Submissions are due by Friday, 9/19 by 11:59pm. The First Public Declamation is scheduled for Thursday, October 9th R1-R2, and the audience will be Class VI.

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2026 marks the 56th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast, making it the longest-running breakfast commemorating the life, ministry, and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, the committee will offer at least three (3) $2,500 scholarships to deserving high school seniors.iRecipients will receive their scholarship award at the 2026 MLK Memorial Breakfast.

• Applications Open: September 15, 2025
• Applications Close: November 15, 2025
• Scholarship Letters Issued: December 15, 2025

Please find the link below to the scholarship application form, which will open on Monday, September 15th. Link: forms.gle/6khoe3ZYwiBRr6cZ8

The BLS Marine Biology Club is a club that aims to provide a hands-on learning experience for BLS students. Our mission is to educate students of BLS on marine biology and facilitate the growth of their interests. We would educate students through academic programs, partnerships with the New England Aquarium, guest lectures, internships, fellowships, and partnerships with Boston colleges and universities.

We welcome parents and guardians of our Class VI students (grade 7) to learn more about the year ahead at our in-person Back-to-School Night tomorrow, Thursday, September 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. On Tuesday evening, Class VI families received details about the evening, including the format, limited parking options (we suggest taking public transport!), and other logistics.

Our annual Back-to-School Night for students of all other grades will be held the following Thursday, September 25.

Students who are interested in Public Declamation are welcome to attend an informational session this Thursday, 9/18, in room 237. All students are welcome to attend, regardless of whether or not you have been in Public Declamation before. We hope to see you there! As a heads up, First Public Declamation tryouts will be held on Monday, September 22, after school in the auditorium. Be on the lookout for information regarding tryouts in the Daily Bulletin.

AI Is Not a Safe Space to Get Emotional Support- But Help is Always Nearby

It might be tempting to turn to AI or the internet for support when you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or down, but remember, AI isn’t a therapist, and it can’t replace real human care.

If you’re looking for a safe space to talk, reach out to a trusted adult. That could be a caregiver, close relative, a counselor, a teacher, a school social worker, a coach, an administrator, PCP (primary care physician), an outpatient therapist, or a crisis hotline (calling 988).

You don’t have to go through anything alone; some real people care and are ready to support you.

Are you interested in being a Peer Mentor? The BLS Peer Mentoring Program is looking for Juniors and Seniors to volunteer as mentors, sharing your BLS knowledge and advice with our sixies.  The program meets once a month during W block, and mentors work with a small group of seventh graders.  Mentors must commit to being responsible, dedicated, and caring to join us. You must apply by September 19th to be considered as a peer mentor.

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‼️Tomorrow (9/11) is the first day that students in classes V-I can sign up for study hall. We will temporarily be using LibCal for sign-ups until MyFlexLearning is ready.

‼️Students in class VI may not sign up for study hall until 10/6.

To sign up for study hall, go to SIS: ➡️Click the link under Keefe Library for “TEMPORARY Study Hall Sign Up”

➡️Scroll to the study block of your choice and click the green “register” button. Enter your first name, last name, student ID, and email.

⭐NOTE: Signups through this method are first-come, first-served. Registration is capped at 70 students per block. Registration opens 24 hours in advance and closes when the block begins.

➡️When you come to the library, you will sign in at the correct desk for your grade level with your first and last name.

Hey everyone! We’re raising funds for the BLS Semi Formal Dance (exciting, right?!) by selling some awesome stickers! They’re perfect for decorating your laptop, notebooks, folders, and more. Grab yours and show your support, hope you love them! You can fill out the form below to place your order!

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A Far Cry is a self-conducted chamber music ensemble that performs classical pieces. Boston Latin students and educators are invited to use the code STUDYHARD19 for $10 tickets to A Far Cry’s season premiere at Jordan Hall, Then Is Now, on Saturday, Sept. 20th. Tickets and more info at afarcry.org. This is a rare opportunity to hear a grammy-nominated ensemble for a great price!

Students, if you have not reset your password since the BPS password reset on August 20, you must do so today, September 16.

Log into Clever.com using the Google button

• – Click your name in the top right
• – Choose “Set new password”
• – Your new password should be a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers

If you have any problems, contact Mr. Hourigan or see an administrator.

Come audition for the BLS Theatre one act plays. We will have two plays specifically for 7th and 8th graders and one for 9th and 10th graders. All auditioners will be cast!

Tuesday September 16 and Wednesday September 17 after school. Sign up on the bulletin board across from the black box theater (416) for a specific time. Please talk to Mr. Gels or email him jgels@bostonpublicschools.org if you have any questions.

Football Team is looking for VIdeographers for practices and games. Need to be able to do at least 1 day per week. Contact Coach Butler, McQuade or Owens.

Student Council will host its first Town Hall of the year on Wednesday, September 17 during W-Block. To continue with tradition, the first guest will be Head of School, Mr. Gallagher, who will discuss the year ahead and answer questions from students. All students are welcome. The first Town Hall tends to be popular, so please sign up HERE if you plan to attend. Email questions to Student Council Advisor, Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).

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Come learn about the BLS Girls Hockey program at our interest meeting next Wednesday, September 17 during W Block in the Upper Gym.

This meeting is open to all those interested in joining our Girls Hockey team. Please show this announcement to your homeroom teacher and it will count as your pass. For more information, please contact Phoebe Niese at pniese@bostonk12.org.

Keep your Chromebook up to date with these steps:

– Click the clock in your taskbar

– Click the gear icon

– Click “About Google Chrome” in the left column

– Click “Check for Updates”

– If an update is available, let it run to 100% until it shows a “Restart” button – Click “Restart”

– After your Chromebook restarts, log in.

If you have any problems after the update, please visit the tech office.

The science department is looking for student volunteers who would like to work one or more studies per 6-day cycle to put away lab equipment, materials, etc. Please complete the application. We will do our best to accommodate your request,

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ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston program.

This free, hands-on after-school program introduces high school students (grades 9–12) to careers in architecture, construction, and engineering through mentorship and a team design project. Meeting once a week from October through March, students gain real-world experience, explore career pathways, and connect with professionals in the field.

👉 Students can register here: app.acementor.org/

‼️Tomorrow (9/11) is the first day that students in classes V-I can sign up for study hall. We will temporarily be using LibCal for sign-ups until MyFlexLearning is ready.

‼️Students in class IV may not sign up for study hall until 10/6.

To sign up for study hall, go to SIS: ➡️Click the link under Keefe Library for “TEMPORARY Study Hall Sign Up”

➡️Scroll to the study block of your choice and click the green “register” button. Enter your first name, last name, student ID, and email.

⭐NOTE: Signups through this method are first-come, first-served. Registration is capped at 70 students per block. Registration opens 24 hours in advance and closes when the block begins.

➡️When you come to the library, you will sign in at the correct desk for your grade level with your first and last name.

Sharing some great opportunities:

1) Visit the YouthLine website — it helps connect Boston’s youth to resources, services, programs, and opportunities throughout the City of Boston!

2) Boston Public Library Homework Help — Available in-person at various library locations and online.

3) FutureBos — offers part-time job opportunities for Boston residents ages 14-24.

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Dear seniors,

I’m looking to hire a small number of student leaders to work with me and the Schawbel Center team this year.

This opportunity is only available for seniors, and I’m specifically looking for students who are enthusiastic, have social media and marketing skills or interests, and aren’t afraid of moving tables/hanging banners and cleaning.

If you’re interested in applying, please complete this short form. Thank you and hope to see you soon!

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Class V students, please pick up your last year artwork by next Friday, 9/12. I need to make room for current Sixies’ artwork. Otherwise, it will be recycled. Thank you.

Come audition for the BLS Theatre one act plays. We will have two plays specifically for 7th and 8th graders and one for 9th and 10th graders. All auditioners will be cast!

Tuesday September 16 and Wednesday September 17 after school. Sign up on the bulletin board across from the black box theater (416) for a specific time. Please talk to Mr. Gels or email him jgels@bostonpublicschools.org if you have any questions.

The effort to get MyFlexLearning off the ground to allow for an improved study hall sign-in experience (our Oculus replacement) has hit some snags, and we need to postpone opening the library for study hall.

‼️ The first day of study hall in the library (Classes V – I only) will now be THURSDAY, September 11. Students will sign up on LibCal.

Please look for updates that will be posted on Wednesday from Ms. Ellis and Ms. Safran Turner on temporary sign up procedures.

⭐ NOTE: The first day of library after school sign up will still be Wednesday, September 10. Students can sign up using LibCal (like last year).

Please read about the color printing process in the library this year because there are some changes from last year:

• Students are limited to 10 color pages per term (Term 1: Sept-Jan, Term 2: Feb-June). Student accounts are re-set on February 1st.
•  The color printer is for academic use only. Ask your teacher if printing in color is required for your assignment or if you can print in black and white instead.
• No flyers for events or clubs this year. Ask your advisor for help if you need to print these in color. If you create a flyer in black ink you can make multiple copies on bright paper using the library copier.

Best practices:

•  Run a test! Print in black and white first to make sure your document is formatted correctly and prints the way you want it to.
•  Follow all posted instructions that walk you through the printing process, especially when printing from Canva.
•  Ask a Library Praefect for help if you need assistance! Black and white printing remains the same as last year (unlimited prints).

We are planning a trip to visit Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa during February break 2026. This trip will provide BLS students with an opportunity to go deeper in their knowledge of history of Southern Africa and the African Diaspora in America. It will help ensure all students that participate, especially students of color, increase their own self-awareness, self-identity, and self-confidence. There is a great deal of diversity in the student population in Boston Public Schools, and there is one general point of unity; and that’s education within the walls and beyond the walls of the classroom.

This program will take students on a transformational journey through immersive experiences that combine community engagement, service projects, and reflective learning. From engaging in cultural exchanges in Soweto and at Lesedi Cultural Village to working alongside local communities in Cape Town through ethical service-learning projects, students will gain a deeper understanding of South Africa’s complex narratives and its spirit of resilience. Visits to sites such as the Cradle of Humankind, Apartheid Museum, and Robben Island provide critical historical context, while activities like a braai dinner with a local family foster authentic cultural connections. Through leadership and collaboration workshops and activities, essential sessions of reflection, and participation in service projects, this journey challenges students to think deeply about equality, social justice, global responsibility, and their potential for creating positive change.

There will be an interest meeting on Thursday, September 11 at 2:30 PM in Room 114. This meeting is for students that missed the interest meeting in June. If you have already completed the interest form, you are welcome to attend, but not required.

If you have any questions before Thursday’s interest meeting, please see Ms. Pinchem in Room 114 or email her at cpinchem@bostonpublicschools.org

We have a few remaining slots in our praefect schedule. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering in the Keefe Library and are available Day 1: R4; Day 2: R1, or R3; Day 3: R4; Day 4: R1; Day 5: R2; Day 6: R1 or R3. Email or drop by.

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters, an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!

Auditions are Tuesday September 9 and Wednesday September 10 after school in the black box (416).

Audition materials will be on the bulletin board across from the Black Box. Sign up for a specific audition time, grab the audition monologue sheet and practice it a bit so that you put on the best audition possible.

The Keefe Library opens for study hall, after school, and full hours on Wed. 9/10. Hours: 7:25 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Students may visit the library:

• – From study hall – Student must sign up in advance through MyFlexLearning (linked on SIS).
• – Any time with a 5 minute pass to print, choose/return books, ask the librarians a question.
• – After school – Limited to 100 students per afternoon (MyFlexLearning on SIS)

7th graders sign up for study hall beginning Mon. 10/6 but may come after school immediately.

The Keefe Library needs praefects after school on Fridays and for the following periods: All R5 periods; Day 1: R1, R2, & R4; Day 2: R1, R2, & R6; Day 3: R3 & R7; D4: R1 & R4; Day 5: R1, R2, R6, & R7; Day 6 R1 & R3. Come by the library or email Ms. Ellis (dellis@bostonpublicschools.org) and Ms. Safran Turner (ssafran@bostonpublicschools.org) if you are interested.

The college counseling team is looking forward to seeing you for our Get it Done Workshop on Monday 9/9 at 9am in the Dining Hall. Please bring your chromebooks.

Come to the beginning of the year meeting for BLS Theatre!

We will be talking about all the ways you can get involved this year from acting to lights to costumes to carpentry to make up and more

Not making the meeting doesn’t mean you can’t get involved in BLS Theatre this year, but it does make it easier.

The meeting is in the Black Box (416 on Floor 1a) at 2:30 on Monday September 8

We know some students have been having trouble filling out the Google form to sign up for praefecting in the library.

Please keep trying to fill out the form. But, if you can’t get it to work, send the librarians an email with your schedule by Saturday night and we will add you to our signup list. We will be making the schedule on Sunday.

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Dear Boston Latin School Families,

Welcome to the start of the 2025-2026 school year! My name is George Hooker, and I am proud to be entering my third year as the Family Liaison here at Boston Latin School. It is an honor to partner with you in supporting our students and building strong connections.

As Family Liaison, I am here to support you and your family. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you need assistance, have questions, or simply want to connect.

I look forward to seeing many of you at our Back to School Nights:

Thursday, September 18th at 6:00 PM – Class VI(Grade 7)

Thursday, September 25th at 6:00 PM – Class V-I(Grades 8-12)

Please see the document containing our parent-led orgs, it has a table containing all of the orgs and their links:

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Thank you for being a part of Boston Latin School. I look forward to another great year, please be sure to reach out to me if you need anything.

Warm regards George Hooker

Boston Latin School

ghooker@bostonpublicschools.org