Need community service hours? A Helping Tutor is a free, online tutoring program that provides educational opportunities for elementary-aged students, including low-income, immigrant, and English as a Second Language students or students with educational needs and/or disabilities.

A Helping Tutor’s 2026 Summer Session will run from June 28th until September 6th. This is a flexible, online opportunity—don’t miss out! To register as a tutor, sign up here (deadline: June 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM). Spots are limited as tutors are paired on a first come, first serve basis.

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More information is on the registration form! If you have ANY questions at all, don’t hesitate to contact us at ahelpingelbowtutoring@gmail.com or check out our website.

The last day for locker usage is Wednesday, June 24. After that, all contents will be discarded!

NO EXCEPTIONS Please start cleaning out your lockers as soon as you are able – bring bags from home and start cleaning them out.

Need community service hours? A Helping Tutor is a free, online tutoring program that provides educational opportunities for elementary-aged students, including low-income, immigrant, and English as a Second Language students or students with educational needs and/or disabilities.

A Helping Tutor’s 2026 Summer Session will run from June 28th until September 6th. This is a flexible, online opportunity—don’t miss out! To register as a tutor, sign up here (deadline: June 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM). Spots are limited as tutors are paired on a first come, first serve basis.

More information is on the registration form! If you have ANY questions at all, don’t hesitate to contact us at ahelpingelbowtutoring@gmail.com or check out our website.

The IUSTITIAE is a student journal dedicated to civics education and using the rule of law and legal cases to understand current events and structures in our everyday lives. Click the link below to read our first issue or find the link on SIS!

drive.google.com/file/d/1VvYny0yegd3Jlrhb9eOtuhZoT6wz6Wug/view?usp=drive_link

We are currently looking for writers who understand and are interested in writing about law and current events; editors; and publishing designers. All are welcome to email topic suggestions at any time to this email: theiustitiae@gmail.com.

Students who are interested in joining us, please fill up this form: (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7rcurbFPhfqCMBC2ea2AEDVqkNmal2RWUK7A878_HlP2GBA/viewform?usp=header).

We will reach out to you over the summer.

Come to the library for free books! Yours to keep, forever! Stop by any time during the day on Tuesday, 6/23. Take as many books as you like.

• Return all library books.

• Mon. June 22 & Tues. June 23

Book give-away (R1-R7) in the Keefe Library

• Wed. June 24

Final pick up of Boston Public Library books.

Students enrolled in APWH, APUSH, and APEcon for next school year should check the BLS website for summer assignments. Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions.

www.bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=191777&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=460529

As the school year comes to a close, the BLS Recycling Committee will host the Final Clean Out for 2026, a two-day volunteer opportunity dedicated to helping recycle and sort the school’s recyclable waste before summer begins. It will take place on June 22 and June 25!

Students who participate will be excused from class and receive 3 hours of community service per day. You may sign up for one day or both days, but please complete the sign-up form if you plan to attend. There will also be ice cream and other treats available for volunteers at the end of each day!

Sign-ups are due June 18th @11:59 PM. There is a limited number of spots available, so sign up HERE quickly! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiV3IJGxvGYJ1OieTfZZcw6_NfjxM9z3Lvfy0bqkLDP-nLVQ/viewform

Additionally, we are looking for a small group of Transporter/Elevator Volunteers to help move recycling bins between floors and the dining hall. These volunteers will receive first access to ice cream and treats at the end of the event.

If you have any questions, please email bls.recyclingcommitte@gmail.com or refer to the procedure document.

HAPPY PRIDE!!! GSA will be hosting the post-finals Pride Festival on Thursday, June 18, outside on the back lawn! Stop by to relax, hang out, and join the many activities we have planned, face painting and the varieties of food we will be offering, including lemonade, baked goods and more!

We will also be tie-dying t-shirts to celebrate! Shirts will be available to purchase on-site and we will be selling some of our other GSA merch, including t-shirts and tote bags!

The library has copies of JRP books available for checkout over the summer. Browse the list and read a short synopsis of each book. Or, come to the library to look in person & receive recommendations from the librarians.

As a reminder, all titles are also available via SORA.

🔗Title list with synopses: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gyq0qJV4VAhgTYyG26YFCzIEYikaMOP5_1xdQV-GbHg/edit?gid=0#gid=0

🔗For more information about the JRP: libguides.bls.org/c.php?g=1530345&p=11463516

Thanks to the amazing sponsors, the newest edition of Veracium is now in print! This edition covers topics such as the SAVE Act, updates on Venezuela given recent developments, and why political third parties rarely appear on the ballot. If you are interested in joining BLS V.O.T.E. or writing for Veracium, you may do so by signing up here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Edwin Chen (’27) at echen28@bostonk12.org.

drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1rKoNG2JtJFjsDPD3k1NGCufrhqmkO-4Q

As the school year comes to a close, BLS UNICEF is opening officer applications for the 2026-2027 school year. We work to raise awareness about humanitarian crises affecting children around the world while promoting advocacy, education, and service within the BLS community.

We are currently looking for students interested in the following positions: Social Media Officer: Creates flyers and manages outreach through social media Treasurer: Organizes fundraising efforts and tracks donations Liaison: Assists with communication and collaboration between members and organizations Secretary: Takes notes during meetings and helps keep the club organized If you are interested in becoming more involved in advocacy and leadership, please complete the application form (forms.gle/xY4d8zSKX7c7VLXF8) by Sunday, June 14 at 11:59 p.m.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the club, please contact unicefbostonlatinschool@gmail.com.

Good Morning BLS, Please join us as we are visiting the Franklin Park Zoo on Sunday June, 14th at 9:00AM. Please ensure that you bring water and sunscreen. We will meet at the Zebra Entrance and enjoy our day at the zoo! Please find details below, please ensure that you reserve your tickets as soon as you can as they are required to enter the zoo.

Mr. George,

🦓 Zoo Trip Franklin Park Zoo

Boston Family Day at the zoo. Wear your BLS purple! Meet at the Zebra entrance at 9:00, or just look for the crowd of purple shirts later in the morning. Boston Family Days Pass required Up to 3 guests Free parking T-accessible

Reserve your tickets → zoonewengland.org/visit/boston-family-days

Yellow slips with items owed to the Keefe Library will be distributed in homeroom and during W block this week. Please review the book(s) listed on the slip. If you think there’s an error, come talk to a librarian. If you have the book at school, please come down and return it right away. If you’ve lost a book, come down and pay $10 to settle your account. Cash only. All books are due back by Thursday, June 18th. Thank you!

Wolftones is holding a second round of auditions today, Wednesday, June 10 after school in the Music Wing. If you are not available today but are interested, see Mr. Snyder as soon as possible.

The annual mandatory fall preseason meeting will take place on Thursday, June 11. Students will meet in the auditorium at 2:30 to hear a presentation from Athletic Director Owens. Then they will proceed to team meetings at 3 PM hosted by the coaches. This meeting is required for all prospective candidates for a fall sport at BLS.

Thinking about taking AP Chemistry next year? Come to our informational meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 2:15 PM in Room 319. You’ll get the rundown on course expectations, have the chance to ask questions, and hear firsthand from current AP Chem students!

As the school year comes to a close, BLS Service Outreach & Connection is opening officer applications for the 2026-2027 board. BLS SOC aims to help break information barriers and serve underrepresented communities by promoting equal education. We’ve hosted annual book drives, organized a Career Fair collaborating with organizations such as the City of Boston Planning Dept, and much more. We are offering two positions: treasurer and liaison.

If you are interested in getting involved, please submit an application (forms.gle/BH6mL2ovCeiWQDSM9) by Wednesday, June 10, at 11:59 P.M.

All English courses with the exception of electives (AP Language and Composition, Creative Writing, and Humanities) carry a summer reading requirement. Students should check the information by grade level on the Summer Reading 2026 Lib Guide for required reading titles and information about access to the eBooks.

A limited number of print copies of the summer reading and all Junior Research Paper (JRP) books are on display in the Keefe Library. Students are permitted to check out these books for the entire summer. Rising juniors are permitted to take two JRP books.

libguides.bls.org/summerreading2026

The annual BLS Geography Bee will take place on Thursday June 11 at 2:30 in room 119. Compete for the Purple Lady Prize and hundreds of $$$ in prize money.

Are you looking for community service hour opportunities? Becoming a bookroom praefect may be a good fit for you! NOTE- THIS IS NOT A LIBRARY PRAEFECT. We are looking to recruit 5-10 rising sophomores and rising freshmen to join our skilled upperclassmen praefects. Seeking hardworking, detail-oriented, and organized individuals to help us inventory, deliver, and collect English department books. If interested, please read through the document linked below or email Ms. Campot (scampot2@bostonpublicschools.org).

docs.google.com/document/d/1Ec4V_GbrMsYhuASOvS9__acFdjk-6dzhYbR7d_kN4QM/edit?usp=sharing

Let’s cheer for our favorite teams! On Wednesday, June 10th, the day before the opening of the World Cup, please join us in wearing either a soccer jersey, other soccer t -shirts, or colors that represent your team of choice.

When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM. (But you can come by in the afternoon.) Where: In the BLS art wing hallway on the top floor 2A. What: Every Sixie has 2 pieces on paper in the show. They made emojis in clay which are on display as well. There will be food, drink, music, and ping pong.

The Keefe Library’s end-of year hours are: [see link]

Interested in joining BLS Crew?

Try out the checkered oars this summer! Register for Learn to Row today. www.blscrew.org/learn-to-row

Fall Registration for BLS Crew is also now open. Registration instructions and forms are available on the BLS Crew website. www.blscrew.org/register-now

Why don’t oceans ever take breaks?

Because they always have too many current events to deal with.

It’s time to ride the tides for a change. This Thursday 6/4 at 2:30 PM in the dining hall, the BLS Recycling Committee, Composting, YouthCAN, and Galleries for Change will be hosting an environmental summit on marine biology and the cost of polluting the ocean, involving club workshops and an environmental chemist and microbiologist guest speaker Karen Murray. In addition, BLS Recycling Committee will be doing a bake sale at the door to help fundraise for this event! The first 5 people to complete the workshops will be granted a free item from the bake sale, and attending the event will grant you 2 community service hours. Refreshments will be provided.

If you have any questions, please contact bls.recyclingcommittee@gmail.com, galleriesforchange@bostonpublicschools.org, bls.composting@gmail.com, and youthcanbls@gmail.com.

Like to sing? Love to dance? Want to learn?! Come try out for the BLS Show Choir! Join us at 2:30 on June 4th in the Chorus Room No need to prepare anything ahead of time – just wear comfortable clothing and bring water and a smile! Email kdupuis@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions!

Right after school on June 4th at 2:15, TAG is hosting an event to bring the BLS community together through food and drinks on the back lawn!! Tickets will be $7 beforehand and $9 at the door. There will also be games for you to enjoy after finishing your plate. Activities like soccer, football, etc. will get you hungry for more!!

Payment methods are by either giving cash to the officers in their homeroom (Jamie-137, Brandon-117, Aliah-201, Gabe-210, Isa- 204) or through venmo @Aliah-Rosa.

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

Chamber Choir Audition:

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

Gospel Choir Audition:

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

Show Choir Audition:

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

TBD, Music Wing Eligible:

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

Wolftones Audition:

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

Show Choir Audition:

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

On Tuesday June 2nd, the Boston Latin School Service Collective will be holding a history teacher trivia tournament fundraiser in the Seevak room. The topics will be general history, and will include a team composed of seasoned history and classics teachers and a team composed of BLS students, most of which are experienced history bowl players. Admission is free for spectators.

Interested in the creation of a new club at BLS? Please take this student created survey to help them gather data for the creation of a new ice skating club at BLS! We need 20% of the student body to respond for an accurate representation of the school. Thanks!

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