Monthly Archives: November 2025
Date Correction 12/06 for Zoom Basket Worshop (Floerke) All Classes-Updated
12/06/2025-Baking Workshop-Ingredients & Recipes (Floerke) All Classes-Updated Bake a long or simply watch and learn when you join the German trained pastry chef Mark Floerke on 12/06/2025 over Zoom in creating traditional Christmas cookies. Find the recipes and ingredients lists as part of this posting.
docs.google.com/document/d/1e5Zo1QTERHWAhTE1S5254IECBrVmk-LBDvXbb9UnXcM/edit?usp=sharing
12/05/2025-Baking Workshop-Ingredients & Recipes (Floerke) All Classes-Updated
Bake a long or simply watch and learn when you join the German trained pastry chef Mark Floerke on 12/05/2025 over Zoom in creating traditional Christmas cookies. Find the recipes and ingredients lists as part of this posting.
docs.google.com/document/d/1e5Zo1QTERHWAhTE1S5254IECBrVmk-LBDvXbb9UnXcM/edit?usp=sharing
SEL Tip of the Week: Gratitude (Clougher) All Classes-Updated
đ When life feels busy or stressful, it helps to pause and notice whatâs going well. Gratitude isnât just about saying âthank youâ, itâs about recognizing the moments, people, and things that make life a little better each day. âĄď¸ Tip: Try ending your day by naming three things youâre grateful for – like a supportive friend, a funny moment in class, or simply getting through a tough day. Focusing on the positives helps train your brain to look for the good, even on hard days.
Basketball Tryouts (Orellana) All Classes
Girls & Boys Basketball Tryouts December 1-3. (Orellana/Etienne)
Students trying out for any of the three levels (Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity) must complete the WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION to be eligible. Register on SIS using your school computer. Go to the bottom right of the homepage and look for the Athletic Registration widget. Be on the lookout for flyers with details on times & locations.
docs.google.com/document/d/16wV6-0wfN9-UoUNzwNIwBgOf2GwsScrd1JSvz-h3hyQ/edit?tab=t.0
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Art, Essay and Poetry Contest Information (Gallagher) All Classes
It is time for the BLS Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Art, Essay and Poetry Contest. This year we have three MLK contests: Art, Essay, and Poetry, focused on the following theme: âCenturies of Boston Latin School history and decades of MLK history have given us a blueprint for standing for justice. However, it is the everyday acts that continue to move the hands of justice and democracy. ”
Prompt: How do Boston Latin Schoolâs THRIVE core valuesârespect, unity, excellence, and global citizenshipâconnect to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? In what ways can you, as a BLS student, put these values into your everyday actions?
ART FORMAT: Black and white or color drawing, painting, sketching, charcoal, digital media, or other appropriate media capturing the theme of young people making an impact on the future of our world. Electronic submissions to blsmlkcelebration@gmail.com (take a quality photo of the hard copy if needed). Due Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2:30 pm. Selected artwork will be featured at the MLK event. Prize: $100 to first place winner ESSAY and POETRY CONTEST FORMAT: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spaced, (essays: 300-400 words), name and homeroom at top. Essays should respond to the prompt, but there is flexibility to approach this question in myriad ways. Strong writings educate, inspire, and capture your authentic voice. Submit to blsmlkcelebration@gmail.com as a Google Doc by Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2:30 pm. An excerpt of the winning essay will be shared at the MLK event in January. Prize: $100. The winning poem will be shared at the MLK event as well. Prize: $100.
HMS: Opening the Door to Biomedical Careers (Bateman)-Class IV, III, II, I
- Apply Now: to Project Success: Opening the Door to Biomedical Careers
- Application deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
- Location: Harvard Medical School (HMS) and HMS-Affiliated Research Labs
- Dates: June 29 â August 14, 2026
- Program Highlights: Paid internships with placement in research labs at HMS or HMS-affiliated hospitals.
- Mentorship from science and healthcare professionals and group learning experiences. Opportunity to gain hands-on biomedical research experience.
Annual BLS Poetry Out Loud Competition (Thompson) Class IV, III, II, I
Have a love of poetry? Then the English Department is pleased to announce that âPoetry Out Loudâ is designed just for you!
What is Poetry Out Loud (POL), you ask? POL is a competition in which participants will recite selected poems before a panel of judges. The BLS winner will then proceed to the regional and perhaps national levels.
BLS is hosting its own Poetry Out Loud Competition on Wednesday, December 17th, in the Seevak Room, but you must register by Tuesday, November 25th. The winner of the BLS Poetry Out Loud Contest will advance to the regional semi-finals, and the Massachusetts winner will move on to the national competition in the spring.
Once you have registered using the link provided, you will be given additional information. Should you have any follow-up questions, please email Ms. Thompson at athompson4@bostonpublicschools.org.
- Date: Wednesday, December 17th
- Where: Seevak Room
- Time: 9:12 AM- 10:00 AM
Students who are interested must complete and submit this BLS Poetry Out Loud Registration Form by Tuesday, November 25th.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1B2xHGbxuOrYFM2z5-XwryKccTBM33rq80W0Xxyi9DJo/edit
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Day 4
From the School Store : (DeAngelo) All Classes
đ Friendsgiving Celebration: BLS Black Ă TAG đ(Pinchem/Metayer/Jacobson-Peregrino) All Classes
This season, weâre bringing community, culture, and connection together! Join BLS BLACK (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) and BLS TAG (Talented and Gifted Latino) for a special Friendsgiving gathering filled with food, laughter, and gratitude. Theme: Colors of Connections đ¨â¨
đ Date & Time ⢠November 25th, 2025
⢠2:45 to 5:00 pm
đ Location ⢠Room 114 and room 115
⨠What to Expect ⢠A warm, welcoming space to celebrate friendship and thankfulness. ⢠Delicious food and shared dishes. ⢠Fun activities and time to connect with peers across both groups. ⢠A vibrant celebration of the Colors of Connections â honoring the diversity and unity that make our community shine.
â ď¸ Important Notes ⢠Attendance is capped at 45 people. ⢠Priority will be given to those who bring food to share. To RSVP, complete the Google form.
This is more than just a mealâitâs a chance to strengthen bonds, celebrate diversity, and give thanks for the community weâre building together.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM7E8X8PQFqR2oFDW64-1WVyf5y3h8b0eMYL7lLHbznptp4g/viewform
Spirit Week 2025 (Sarkis/Encarnacao/Sedita) All Classes
Spirit Week is upon us! Our annual pep rally is right around the corner. As we approach the rally, please participate in Spirit Week. Spirit week:
Thursday (11/20)Â â Boston Spirit Day (wear your favorite Boston sports gear)
Friday (11/21)Â â Pajama Day
Monday (11/24)Â â Staff/Student Swap (Teachers dress like a student and vice versa)
- Class I â Red
- Class II â Orange
- Class III â Yellow
- Class IV â Green
- Class V â Pink
- Class VI- Grey
- Class I & Class VI â Black
- Class II & Class IV â White
- Class III & Class V â Purple
“BLS A.S.I.A.’s Sando Social on Tuesday 11/25” (Luu and Chen) All Classes
BLS A.S.I.A is excited to announce our upcoming event, our Sando Social! What better way to celebrate this upcoming Thanksgiving than joining us in the Dining Hall on Tuesday, November 25th, from 2:30-3:30 PM to learn how to make Japanese-inspired fruit sandwiches? Doesnât that sound SANDOlicious??
Officers will be selling tickets for $5 each. Make sure to bring your friends to enjoy a relaxing event to transition into Thanksgiving break!
Officers are listed here or can be found on our Instagram (@blsasia): Aaron Liu, Melania Yee, Amity Ali, Gabby Huynh, Terance Wang, Angela Deng, Tate Lam, Nicole Lin, Victoria Liu, Emily Zhou, Kelly Zhu, Sarah Cao, Saihan Chowdhury, Catherine Huang.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025-Day 3
Locker Room Clean Out (Collins) All Classes
All Fall Sports lockers (aside from Cheer and Football) must be cleared out by this Friday, November 21st to be prepared for the beginning of Winter sports season. Locks will be cut and belongings will be put into lost and found. Thanks!
Decorate the gym for rally with us! (Encarncao/Sarkis) All Classes
Tat a Teacher (Encarnacao/Sarkis) All Classes
Is there a teacher that you just want to see absolutely COVERED in tattoos? Hereâs your chance to make that happen! Buy tattoos, pick your teacher from our list and then enjoy seeing them at the Pep rally sporting their fresh ink. You can purchase tattoos during all lunches beginning Tuesday November 18th-November 24th. Proceeds will go to the senior class activities.
Pep Rally Pie Eating Contest (Encarnaco/Sarkis) All Classes
Sign up for a chance to be apart of this year’s Pie-Eating Contest at our annual Pep Rally!
At each rally, we will choose two students from each grade (four students at each rally) to finish eating a pie with their hands behind their back. Our winner will get free BLS merchandise from our school store!
We will randomly select you LIVE at the rally!
Note: Due to the random selection, we will not be able to accommodate if you have any dietary restrictions, so please be mindful of that before signing up.
IMPORTANT: Senior Portraits for Yearbook (Amico) Class I
Seniors: Please read the following information very carefully, as it contains essential information for the Class of 2026 Yearbook. To be featured in the Class of 2026 yearbook, you MUST have a portrait taken with Smile-Pro studios. Smile-Pro comes to BLS and provides all of the photos for the Yearbook. In order to keep portraits consistent, they MUST be taken with Smile-Pro.
- -There will be 3 ROUNDS of sessions, each with 3 dates (9 opportunities to have a photo taken).
- -The 1st round of dates is December 15th, 16th, and 17th. Please see the sign-up link for time slots.
- -There will be 2 more rounds if you cannot do the December dates or if slots run out, but do not delay booking!! -See the sign-up link for details regarding payment, poses, timing, and more!
Monday, November 24, 2025-Day 2
Volunteer Opportunity with BLS Robotics (Brown) All Classes
BLS Robotics is offering a weekend of volunteering opportunities at Revere High School!
NUTRONs, the parent team of BLS Robotics, is hosting their FLL qualifier and needs volunteers on Saturday and Sunday.
FLL Qualifier: Saturday, November 22nd (2pm – ~6pm) – setup for FLL. End time depends on how long it takes to setup.
Sunday, November 23rd (7am – 6pm) – everyone should be available for the whole day for a variety of roles: queuing, concessions. We also need everyone to stay until we are done cleaning up after the competition.
BLS students DO NOT have to pull up at 7am. You can come and stay to help for as long as you want, but know that the hours you can record depend on how long you stay.
Fill out this form to record what time slots you are able to volunteer. forms.gle/DD8QzVXKj72zy597A
BLS Culture Club Fair (Kennelly) All Classes
Have fun and learn about 20+ different BLS cultures from your BLS Classmates. Food, muisc, and fun for all.
Yellow Submarine Improv presents WickedProv (Gels) All Classes
Weâve got something to confessa: Itâs time to dance on over to the blackbox theater and hold space with us at Yellow Submarineâs first show of the year!
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo arenât the only ones premiering a masterpiece this week. Our improvisers have been working hard to bring you a performance thatâs sure to make you rejoicify. By the end, your woes? Fleeting. Together? Unlimited. A thrillifying addition to BLS theaterâs repertoire, itâs sure to be our most popular show yet!
Liking the concept of seeing the Yellow Submarines? Join us at 3pm and 7pm this Friday, 11/21 for just $3 for students and $5 for adults at the door or online for a wicked time!
our.show/boston-latin-school/wickedprov for tickets online
Register Board Meetings (Oakes) All Classes
Register reminders: The art board is meeting after school on 11/21 in 211 to select pieces for this winter’s issue. The literature board is meeting on 11/20 in room 202. Stop by if you are interested in joining either of these creative teams.
âď¸ Winter Concert Program Cover Contest-Reminder!âď¸(McKenna) All Classes-Updated
Friends of the Arts is now accepting entries for artwork for the cover of the 2025 Winter Concerts Program. The contest is open to all BLS students, and the artwork should reference BLS/Winter/Music. Remember that BLS is a melting pot of cultures, so the artwork should have universal appeal. There are 3 prizes: one $100 first prize and two $50 runner-up prizes. The winning entry will be showcased as the program cover, and the runner-up artwork will be featured within the program. Submission deadline is Friday, November 21st, at 6 p.m.
Please note that the program cover will be printed in color, and the printable area is 5â w by 8â h. Text will be added to the cover as well, so keep that in mind in your design. No AI-generated or AI-edited work will be accepted; please submit only your authentic work. Art should be created and/or scanned at a resolution of 300dpi and submitted to Ms. McKenna at mmckenna5@bostonpublicschools.org.
Mission: 1600 â SAT Study Group (Murray) All Classes
Now that PSAT scores are out, itâs time to focus on whatâs next. Iâm starting Mission: 1600, a student-led SAT study group designed to help us prepare together, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process.
Weâll meet Tuesdays from 2:30â3:30 in Room 102. Each week weâll go over one SAT topic, share resources, and support each other through it â no pressure, just progress.
This isnât just a tutoring program â itâs students helping students. Whether youâre aiming for a top score or just want to improve, everyoneâs welcome.
If youâre interested, fill out the Google Form so I can send updates and materials. First meeting is next Tuesday!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBFgVerOOEKUCUljI7dYrIcxupyVOTNc43fV6-ESe0CYVN2Q/viewform
SEL Tip of the Week: Motivation (Clougher) All Classes-New
đ¤ Itâs common to start strong and then lose steam – motivation naturally rises and falls. What matters most is finding small ways to keep yourself going when things get busy and challenging.
âĄď¸ Tip: When motivation dips, focus on why your goals matter. Try breaking big tasks into mini ones and celebrate small wins along the way. Progress fuels motivation!
Junior Forum Begins November 21 (Frank) Class II
Junior Forum begins on November 21!
Junior Forum is a required course for Class II students that provides a comprehensive overview of the college search and application process.
Students will attend the Junior Forum during one study/student leadership period per six-day cycle. The course will run from November 21 – April 1, with possible adjustments for snow days. Students will receive their assigned Junior Forum section and their passes in homeroom early next week.
For your first junior forum lesson (11/21 – 12/2), please report to your study first, and give a copy of one of your junior forum passes to your study teacher or student leadership supervisor before coming to class.
For all following classes, please report directly to the Schawbel Center. Please contact Ms. Frank if you have any questions.
Friday, November 21, 2025-Day 1
Thursday, November 20, 2025-Day 6
Volunteering with Catholic Charities (Scott) All Classes
Catholic Charities is looking for people to help pack and distribute Thanksgiving meals for families, but this is restricted to those aged 15 or older. Packing will take place on Friday, November 21st, from either 3-5 PM or 5-7 PM. You can sign up through this link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq0wD1KqbxNDsS5ZkbYG3gJPooUqssjjqhDtav_n0WYKY50Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor.
If you would like to help distribute packed meals, it will take place on Saturday, November 22nd, from 7:45 am-11 am and 11 AM-1:30 PM. Sign up for this using this link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQNYN5b9VqZaI-o4-n8lipY1Ea54qZltwCzmVd_xL6CLn-2g/viewform?usp=header. Please sign up by Tuesday, November 18th! If you have any questions, email us at bls.soc01@gmail.com
BLS Global Day of Service Wednesday W (Kennelly) All Classes
Do you want to have fun with friends, serve the community, and earn one hour of community service? Attend the BLS Global Day of Service Wednesday in the dining hall during W. Complete this shot form to get a pass to attend the event.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBc46ZzbukstGM–MiPBLevkTsJSIIOrTCEv5HqRzWkXFWMg/viewform
Argo Corner Submission!!!(Moon) All Classes
Need advice on school, relationships, friends, or anything in your life? Please submit questions to our advice column by Sunday, November 1,6 at 10 PM to hear what our consultants have to say!
Wednesday, November 19, 2025-Day W5
Library closed after school Tuesday, 11/18 (Safran Turner/ Ellis) All Classes
Attention!
The Keefe Library will be closed after school on Tuesday, November 18th, for teacher professional development. Students will not be able to come to the library for studying, group work, etc.
Come judge the BLS Bakes Fall Bake-Off event!(Moguel) All Classes
Come judge the BLS Bakes bake-off after school in the Dining Hall on Wednesday, November 19th!
You will collect a ticket from one of the officers at the door and taste the different desserts, which will be labeled with their names and any allergens they may contain. Once the tasting is over, use your ticket to vote for the best dessert.
This event is free, but you are required to stay the full duration of the event so as to congratulate the winners.
Youth Leadership Opportunity (Encarnacao) Class III
BLS has been asked to select one student ambassador to attend the Massachusetts Hugh OâBrien Youth Leadership Seminar. BLS will pay for the cost of attendance for our selected ambassador. The MA HOBY seminar provides an opportunity for sophomores in high school to develop leadership skills through a dynamic leadership program with keynote speakers and service-driven activities.
The 2026 MA HOBY Seminar will be held on Friday, June 5th, through Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. The selected student will spend two nights on the campus of Bentley University. Any 10th grader who is interested should complete this Google form (forms.gle/Ui7PKLwZEvR1jQe77) by Friday, November 21st. For more information about the seminar, go to: hoby.org/students/ or check out this video about HOBY vimeo.com/756532321
BLS Athletic Registration – Winter 25/26 (Owens) All Classes
Registration for the winter season is open for all interested candidates. Please log on to your (student-only) ASPEN/SIS account and follow the instructions.
This must be done on a laptop/PC/Chromebook, not a mobile device. If you are interested in Winter Cheer, please use this link
Tuesday, November 18, 2025-Day 4
BLS World Fest: Monday Nov. 17 in the Dining Hall (Kennelly) All Classes
Are you interested in global travel and learning opportunities? Attend the BLS World Fest Monday Nov. 17 after school in the dining hall. Lerarn about exciting travel and learning opportunities and enjoy food from around the world.
Come see BLS Theatre’s One Acts (Gels) All Classes-Updated
Come see BLS Theatre’s rising stars in the One Acts.
Friday November 14 at 3pm and 7pm and Saturday November 15 at 2pm
Tickets at our.show/blsoneacts2025
Tickets are $3 for Students and $7 for Adults In the Black Box Theatre
Dummies and Dragons by Levi Ahmed (II)
The Legend of King Mosquito by Jun Hosokawa (II) and Vienne Marquis (II) Aftermath by Jonathon Dorf
Seal of Biliteracy Test (Bibeau) All Classes
To all Students:
Attached is the roster of students scheduled to take the Seal of Biliteracy Test on Monday, November 17, and Tuesday, November 18. The test will start at the beginning of R1 and possibly last to the end of R4 (Seminar Room).
Location: Seevak Room 309
Please contact Dr. Bibeau for any questions or concerns.
Monday, November 17, 2025-Day 3
International Education Week (Kennelly) All Classes
BLS will be celebrating International Education Week from November 17-21. There will be a full schedule of programming both during and after school. Learn about global cultures and exciting travel opportunities. See the schedule here and plan to attend!
drive.google.com/file/d/1Mwkdne8wxnAPhBxU99D_O_1f9-EDj6el/view?usp=sharing
Friday, November 14, 2025-Day 2
Business Oriented Leadership (BOLD) Conference (Levesque) Class IV, III, II, I
Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business (HUWIB) will host a two-day conference from November 15 to 16 for high school students who identify as girls and are interested in business or exploring potential college majors. Attendees will hear from keynote speakers and panelists, including female CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, and entrepreneurs. The event provides networking opportunities with experienced female leaders. No prior business knowledge is required. After purchasing a ticket, please send confirmation to BOLD Ambassador/BLS Class II student Dearbhla Reilly via email at dreilly2@bostonk12.org.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.wib-bold.com/
Come see BLS Theatre’s One Acts! (Gels) All Classes
Come see BLS Theatre’s rising stars in the One Acts.
- Friday, November 14, at 3 pm and 7 pm, and Saturday, November 15, at 2 pm.
- Tickets at our show/blsoneacts2025
- Tickets are $3 for Students and $7 for Adults.
- Dummies and Dragons by Levi Ahmed,
- The Legend of King Mosquito by Mia Hosokawa and Vienne Marquis, and Aftermath by Jonathon Dorf
The REAL Last Chance to Chance Due to Demand! (Zou) Class IV, III, II, I
Attention Grades 9-12! The deadline for buying tickets to the BLS Semi-Formal Dance (which is on Friday, November 21st, from 6 to 9 PM) has been MOVED to Wednesday, November 12th, at 11:59 pm. So this is (for real this time) your LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS. Payment is due to Mr. Zou by November 16th!
Enjoy a night of music with amazing music and snack foods. Dress to impressâno athletic wear, but sneakers are welcome!
To buy a ticket, head to the Google Form link below! There’s more info regarding the dance there, as well as on the @blssemiformal Instagram page!
It’s the season for BAKING-Mark you calendars December 6th, 2025 @ 3PM- Bake alongside the German Pastry Chef Mark Floerke (H.Floerke) All Classes
On December 6th from 3 PM to 5:00 PM: Bake alongside or just watch and listen to the tips and tricks of the trade, as the German-trained pastry chef, Mark Floerke, teaches us how to simplify the baking process and beautify our baking products by examples of several cookie recipes of the season- find more information here: docs.google.com/document/d/1jDUOWnuKBj8F6NCW-uq42ijsvflP6RR_uuciRm-ppLg/edit?usp=sharing
I promise you that you will learn so much in this otherwise $250.00 value -but free to the BLS community workshop OVER ZOOM. The link will follow in the coming weeks.
Cultural Appropriation in the Arts: A French Foreign Exchange Student’s Survey (Lewis Bradford) All Classes
One of our special guest foreign exchange students from France has asked me to partner with him on a project about cultural appropriation in the arts. Please complete this brief survey linked below to help him on his journey. Thank you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfan8GjaGbwZIizPtjCsWQJ3V9LWPV8TBNcrRVuleCa4x-djQ/viewform?pli=1
Attention Class III Scholars (Encarnacao) Class III
BLS has been asked to select one student ambassador to attend the Massachusetts Hugh OâBrien Youth Leadership Seminar. BLS will pay for the cost of attendance for our selected ambassador. The MA HOBY seminar provides an opportunity for sophomores in high school to develop leadership skills through a dynamic leadership program with keynote speakers and service-driven activities. The 2026 MA HOBY Seminar will be held on Friday, June 5th, through Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. The selected student will spend two nights on the campus of Bentley University. Any 10th grader who is interested should complete this Google form by Friday, November 21st. For more information about the seminar, go to: BLS has been asked to select one student ambassador to attend the Massachusetts Hugh OâBrien Youth Leadership Seminar. BLS will pay for the cost of attendance for our selected ambassador. The MA HOBY seminar provides an opportunity for sophomores in high school to develop leadership skills through a dynamic leadership program with keynote speakers and service-driven activities.
The 2026 MA HOBY Seminar will be held on Friday, June 5th, through Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. The selected student will spend two nights on the campus of Bentley University. Any 10th grader who is interested should complete this Google form by Friday, November 21st. For more information about the seminar, go to: hoby.org/students/ or check out this video about HOBY
MIT – MITES and Prime (Bateman) Class VI,V, IV, III, II
MITES Saturdays Open to 7th-10th grade public school students in Boston, Cambridge, and Lawrence, and accepts â25 students per grade. As returning students have priority, 7th grade and, to a lesser extent, 9th grade are the grade levels when students typically join.
Dive deep into different aspects of STEM every semesterâfrom biological engineering to robotics to urban planning and architecture. Through hands-on instruction and collaborative projects, youâll develop an in-depth understanding of math, science, engineering, and technologyâcore concepts and their real-world applications. Youâll also learn about the impact of STEM on society and how to use your knowledge to build a better world.
MIT Primes Circle: MIT PRIMES is a free, year-long program that offers research projects to high school juniors and sophomores from the Greater Boston area. Program participants work with MIT researchers on exciting unsolved problems in mathematics. Applied mathematics projects include problems in theoretical computer science and computational biology.
mites.mit.edu/discover-mites/apply-to-mites/, math.mit.edu/research/highschool/primes/program/apply.html
Student ID/One Cards (Gallagher) All Classes
Students are reminded to take extra care of their Student ID/One Cards. We have a limited number of replacements available, which are provided by BPS. If you need more than one replacement, you may have to check in with the administration before getting another card.
Thursday, November 13, 2025-Day 1
BLS Chess Tournament Winners! (Walker) All Classes-
Congratulations to the top three players in the recent BLSChess tournament:
- 1st Place: River Colegrove (5.0/5.0 points)
- 2nd Place: Daniel Chen (4.0/5.0 points)
- 3rd Place: Ryan Murphy (4.0/5.0 points)
The Register (Oakes) All Classes-Updated
Calling all creatives– send your original fiction/poetry or artwork to our school’s award winning arts journal, The Register, by 11/14. Submissions accepted via the portal on SIS.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025-Day W6
Student Hall Passes (Gallagher)All Classes
Students are reminded that if they are not in their assigned classrooms, they must have a pass in their possession signed by the teacher or staff they are going to see, ideally written in their agendas. Students going to the lavatory, Guidance or Nurses’ Office must have a pass signed by the teacher who is allowing them to go.
Monday, November 10, 2025-Day 5
IT’S YOUR LAST CHANCE TO DANCE (Zou) Class IV, III, II, I
Attention Grades 9-12! Ticket sales for the BLS Semi-Formal Dance (which is on Friday, November 21st, from 6 to 9 PM) CLOSE TONIGHT AT 11:59 pm EST. GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE
Enjoy a night of music with amazing music and snack foods. Dress to impressâno athletic wear, but sneakers are welcome!
To buy a ticket, head to the Google Form link below! There’s more info regarding the dance there, as well as on the @blssemiformal Instagram page!
BLS Bakes Presents: Fall Bake-Off! (Moguel) All Classes
Do you love to bake and want to show off your skills? Harness your inner Great British Baking Show contestant and sign up to participate in this year’s bake off to compete for a $50 Visa gift card!
You can work by yourself or in a team of up to three people. There is no restriction on what kind of dessert you submit. You must fill out this form by Sunday, November 17th to be eligible!
This free event will take place on Wednesday, November 19th after school in the dining hall, so make sure your treat is ready by then.
AP Classroom registration deadline Nov. 14 (Kennelly) Class III, II, I
All students currently enrolled in AP Classes should be enrolled in AP Classroom. This is the only way that an exam will be ordered for you. Students can see their enrollment status in their College Board App. If you are not enrolled in AP Classroom, talk to your AP teacher asap
Friday, November 7, 2025-Day 4
SEL Tip of the Week (Vasquez) All Classes-Updated
đ§ SEL Tip of the Week: Staying Focused. Itâs easy to get distracted! Focus is a form of self-care. Try studying in short bursts with breaks, and put away distractions when you need to concentrate. Protecting your focus helps reduce anxiety, improves productivity, and gives your mind time to rest.
âĄď¸ Tip: Before starting a task, set a clear intention, like âIâll read for 15 minutes without checking my phone.â Reward yourself afterward with something small, like a short walk or a stretch, to keep focus, feeling positive, and sustainable.
End of First Term Dates (Lewis-da Ponte) All Classes
1) First Term ends on Friday, November 7, 2025.
2) The End-of-Term-Testing Rotation is:
- ELA, Classics, and PE/Health – Tuesday, November 4th
- Math, History, and Art/Music – Wednesday, November 5th
- Science and Modern Language – Thursday, November 6th
3) Report cards will be distributed on Friday, November 14th.
Thursday, November 6, 2025-Day 3
Wednesday, November 5, 2025-Day W2
BLS Chess Tournament 11/5 (Walker) All Classes
Hello BLS chess enthusiasts! BLS Chess Club is hosting our first tournament of the year on 11/5. This is a fun and welcoming event for players of all abilities.
Please sign up and find more information on this form: forms.gle/sae3D1RpVetUUux29 or email Alex DeMaio (ademaio@bostonk12.org).
Thanksgiving Program Advertisements Now Available (Owens) All Classes
If you are interested, please send a word doc or PDF to AD: Jack Owens (jowens2@bostonpublicschools.org) of what exactly you would like printed using the following format for the file name.
“(Name of athlete/business_AD_(Size of AD)”
Ex. “Smith_AD_Half”, “NewBalance_AD_Full”
1/4 Page: $75
1/2 Page: $100
3/4 Page: $150
Full Page: $200
Tuesday, November 4, 2025-Day 1
The Register seeks student submissions (Oakes) All Classes
The Register, BLS’s award-winning arts journal, is seeking submissions in creative writing and artwork from students in all grades. Submit your work via the portal on SIS by 11/14.
