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Volume 9 Issue 3
www.bhsptso.org
May 2015
BHS ECHOES
Blacksburg High School’s PTSO Newsletter
BHS Principal:
Brian Kitts
PTSO President:
Andrea Muscatello
Newsletter Editor:
Jane Aronson
BHS Office: 540-951-5706
BHS Fax: 540-951-5714
Guidance: 540-951-5715
Inside this issue:
Principal’s Message
1
Final Exam Schedule
2
AP Exam Test Information &
Schedule
3-4
Senior Calendar
5
President’s Message
5
Guidance News
6
Summer Calendar
7
BHS Legacy Campaign
8
School News
8
PTSO Members
9
Paw on the Wall
10-11
Dear Bruin Families,
Lots of great things are happening at BHS! In this newsletter, you will find key dates and
happenings as we close out the last full month of instruction and begin with state testing
and AP testing, too. I have included the schedules for May testing, Commencement, and
summer opportunities. For underclassmen, I have also included a calendar with opening
plans for the 2015-2016 school year. Please note the additional week scheduled prior to
the opening of school for counselors to address your scheduling conflicts and gaps.
The last few weeks of school are some of the most exciting of the academic year; on the
other hand, closing out any school year is bittersweet. To our graduating seniors, we
wish you all the best, but know this: You will be missed here at BHS. We are proud of
both your efforts and your accomplishments, entirely confident of the bright futures in
store for each and every one of you. Go forward with your lessons from high school and
show the world what BHS Bruins are made of!
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Dates to Remember!
May 4th-8th: TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 
Thursday, May 7th: Retirement Reception for Faye Crist (6:30 p.m. – 8:30
p.m.) EVENT OPEN TO EVERYONE--Location: Blacksburg Country Club
Friday, May 8th: LAST DAY FOR SENIORS
Assembly – Senior Slideshow, Yearbook Dedication
Yearbooks will not arrive until GRADFEST on Monday, May 18th
Monday, May 18th: Senior Awards Program (10:00 a.m. – noon) and
Gradfest (12:30p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 20th: Senior Program (7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 21st: MANDATORY Graduation Practice (10:00 a.m. – 1:00
p.m.)
Friday, May 22nd: GRADUATION (BHS Gymnasium) *Begins Promptly at
7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 25th: (No School) Memorial Day
May 26th-May 29th: FINAL EXAM WEEK (Schedule Enclosed!)
Friday, May 29th – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / (NOON) EARLY RELEASE
While we spend the next months preparing for the 2015-2016 school year, please
understand it has been met with some difficult staffing decisions at Blacksburg High
School and across the MCPS division. Although we are not losing any program in its
entirety, students will experience increased class sizes and fewer class offerings in order
to adjust to the changes. Students will receive a letter and an additional opportunity to
complete a full schedule prior to the first day of school. (See Scheduling Calendar)
Again, congratulations on a successful school year and to our 2015 BHS graduates. Way
to go!!!
Brian Kitts, BHS Principal
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newsletter after use
BHS ECHOES is published by the Blacksburg High School Parent Teacher Student
Organization (PTSO). The PTSO Newsletter staff reserves the right to review and edit
submitted articles. The BHS PTSO is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Printing and
mailing costs for this publication are made possible through tax-deductible donations to
the BHS PTSO.
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PTSO President’s Message:
Thank you for all that you have contributed to the school this year! We still have one more term to
complete and several more opportunities for you to participate in the activities of the PTSO.
Please pay particular attention to the following articles from the PTSO:
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Legacy Campaign Update –matching funds remain available!
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NEW! Paw on the Wall - leave your mark on BHS and be remembered
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PTSO Graduates – spaces are available for next year’s Board
All you need to know is in this newsletter to make it to the end of the school year. Thank you for all your
support this year!
Sincerely,
Andrea Muscatello, BHS PTSO President.
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Guidance Department News
Counseling Case Load Assignments for 2015-2016
Testing Dates:
Counselor
• SOL’s: May 2015
• Advanced Placement
Exams: May 4-8, 2015
and May 11-15, 2015
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Kate Buchanan
Gwen Houston
Kirsten Mosby
Shelley Blumenthal
2014-15
A-B
C-I
J-P
Q-Z
2015-2016
A-D
E-L
M-R
S-Z
May 4—Second and final course verification letters mailed home
Contact Us: 540-951-5715
2014-2015 SAT Dates
www.collegeboard.com
Test Date Registration Deadline
2014-2015 ACT Dates
www.actstudent.org
Test Date Registration Deadline
June 6, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 8, 2015
Students are assigned for Guidance assistance by last name:
A-B:
Kate Buchanan cbuchan@mcps.org
C-I:
Gwen Houston ghouston@mcps.org
J-P:
Kirsten Mosby kmosby@mcps.org
Q-Z:
Shelley Blumenthal sblument@mcps.org
Communication:
The entire staff is available to help you
with your concerns or questions. Please
do not hesitate to call for an appointment.
We ask that you carefully review and
read all publications and notices that you
receive from the school. Most procedures
Secretary: Carolyn Noble carolynnoble@mcps.org
and technical questions are answered in
Registrar: Tammy “Mim” Wright twright@mcps.org
Testing Coordinator Assistant: Erica Sheppard esheppard@mcps.org the Student Handbook, but feel free to
notify us if we can help.
AP Testing Assistant: Connie Froggatt conniefroggatt@mcps.org
** Request your transcript through Parchment.com **
If you have not yet created your Parchment account, pick up your access code in Guidance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUESTING FINAL TRANSCRIPTS:
 Enter your college choice in Parchment.com (select “Hold for Grades”
only when you are entering your final choices prior to June 2015)
 If you are remaining on the waiting list at a college, you will want to
include each college (as necessary) in your Parchment.com request
 If you are participating in the NCAA Eligibility Process, please request
‘NCAA’ in Parchment.com (select “Hold for Grades” only prior to June
2015)
 REMEMEMBER: Use Parchment to request transcripts after graduation, too! (select “Send
Now” after June 2015)
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Contact Mrs. Wright in the Guidance Office if you have any questions.
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Legacy Campaign Update
$5,590 Matching Funds Still Available!
Last year, the PTSO started the annual Legacy Campaign to raise funds to meet
specific academic needs of the school. Last year’s campaign raised money for
new microscopes, art equipment and the music trailer.
We are falling short on meeting our goals for separate Math and Foreign
Language Labs. EVERY student attending BHS (that means yours!) will benefit
from one or both of these labs.
Our Matching Funds will expire on May 15th! Any contribution to these
fundraising goals will be matched 100% while the matching funds remain.
Contributions can be made online at www.bhsptso.org, or you can also
download a form to mail in your donation. Your donations are 100% tax
deductible!
Please help us help your student!
Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarships to
DECA members.
Congratulations to Sean Bissell, one of the 2015 Walgreen scholarship recipients!
Sean was recognized on stage at the 2015 International Career Development Conference
in Orlando, Florida in April.
BHS Theatre Showcase: All performances are free!
Monday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. AND Friday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Romeo and Juliet: Choose Your Own Adventure
Presented by the Theatre II/Adv. Acting class
Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m.
Brothers Grimm AND Kaleidoscope
Presented by Theatre I
Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m.
Relative Strangers
AP Theatre
This is a Test
AND
An Open and Shut Case
Presented by Theatre I
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2014-2015 BHS PTSO Officers and Board Members
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Membership
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Site Based
Fundraising
Hospitality
Andrea Muscatello
Allison Turk
Dee Hopkins
Linda Tegarden
Tamara Ghosh
Michelle Berg
Andrea Sharpe-Robinson
Alicia Cohen
Allison Turk
Alicia Cohen
Gail Doneli
Gillian Rai
Suzanne Ducker
VACANT
B’easy Thompson
Jane Aronson (newsletter)
Lisa Acciai (eNews)
Connie Froggatt
Gillian Rai
Ron Arrivillaga
B’easy Thompson
Athena Lee
Brian Kitts
Debbie Showalter
Shelley Blumenthal
Anne Scott Hopkins
president@bhsptso.org
vicepresident@bhsptso.org
treasurer@bhsptso.org
recsecretary@bhsptso.org
corrsecretary@bhsptso.org
membership@bhsptso.org
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sitebased@bhsptso.org
fundraising@bhsptso.org
hospitality@bhsptso.org
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Volunteers
Newsletter/eNews
Parliamentarian/Legislative
Parent Pledge
Web Site
After Prom Liaison
Student Historian
Principal
Teacher Representative
Guidance Representative
SCA Student Representative
volunteers@bhsptso.org
newsletter@bhsptso.org
parliamentarian@bhsptso.org
parentpledge@bhsptso.org
webmaster@bhsptso.org
afterprom@bhsptso.org
historian@gmail.com
bkitts@mcps.org
dshowalt@mcps.org
sblument@mcps.org
studentrep@bhsptso.org
year.
If you are willing to serve on the Board, please contact Andrea Muscatello at vicepresident@mcps.org.
The PTSO has its own graduating class!
When students graduate, the PTSO also loses dedicated parent volunteers. We would like to thank
Alicia Cohen and Ron Arrivillaga for their dedicated service to the students and staff of Blacksburg High
School. While Alicia and Ron move onto new challenges, we have shoes that need to be filled.
The following is a short list of some the PTSO board opportunities that are available for the 2015-2016
school year.
 Site Based Liaison
 Hospitality
 Web Site Guru
 After Prom Liaison
Together we can do wonderful things to support your school. If you have interest any of these
positions, please contact Andrea Muscatello, President@bhsptso.org. I am certain that we will have a
good time serving together.
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Put your Paw on the Wall at
For your donation of $100, we will put your Paw on the Wall!
Step 1: Check one of the following:
 Class Of
 In Memory
 In Honor
Step 2: CLEARLY print the name for the paw below
Step 3: What year would you like on the paw? _________________________
Step 4: Your check should be made payable to the BHS PTSO. Complete a separate
order form for each Paw being purchased. Payment can be made in one check for all
Paws purchased. Mail your check and order form(s) to BHS PTSO, 3401 Bruin Lane,
Blacksburg, VA 24060.
Step 5: Mail my tax acknowledgement letter to the address below:
________________________________
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The BHS PTSO is a tax-exempt organization and your donations are tax deductible. Donations can
be made by check or on-line at www.bhsptso.org. Questions? Send an email to president@bhsptso.org.
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Civil Rights/Non-Discrimination Notice
Montgomery County Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs and activities for reasons of race, religion, color,
gender, national origin, disability, age, or on any other basis prohibited by law under Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504
Coordinator at:
750 Imperial St. SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Telephone (540) 382-5100
For information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons, contact the
Director of Facilities at (540) 382-5141.
We would like to thank the following businesses and people
for their monetary donations, time volunteering, and
donations! We hope your child enjoyed After Prom!
Laura Carroll, Christine McCann, Cindy Schiffer, Michelle Harris, Amy
Shelton, Jill Bloom, Pam and Matt Stolte, Brian Kitts, Connie Froggatt,
Tricia Searels, Michelle Harris, and B’easy Thompson
Duncan Lincoln, Ford, and Mazda
The National Bank of Blacksburg
Shelor Motor Mile
Wal Mart
Brown Insurance
Professional Services
Beast of Blacksburg
Sub Station II
Subway
Sycamore Deli
Mill Mountain Coffee
Carol Lee Donuts
Custom Catering
Hethwood Market
Valley Distribution
Mitchell and Ness Sportswear
New River Valley Superbowl
Anytime Fitness – Blacksburg
Innovations Salon and Day Spa
The Weight Club
Carilion Clinic
Clix
Mish Mish
7-Eleven
Lyric Theatre
Valley Landscaping
Valley Paint & Decorating
Mitchell Law Firm
Poor Billy’s
Runabout Sports
Skyryder Photography
Va Tech Office of the President
Mad Dog
Meredith’s Salon
New River Junction
Top Nails
Waffle House – Blacksburg
Café MeKong & Oasis World Mkt.
The Cellar
Starbucks – Univ. Mall & C’burg
Polished by Claire V
On a Whim
Sal’s – Blacksburg
Gobble Cakes
Downtown Blacksburg Inc.
Frank IMAX & Cinebowl
Food Lion – North Main
Fringe Benefit
Kroger
Souvlaki
Tivon Salon
Bubblecake
El Rodeo
Sweet Frog
Macado’s
Bollo’s Bakery & Café
Next Door Bakeshop
310 Rosemont
Roanoke Area Youth Substance
Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC)
PanJammers
Lacie’s Garden Center
Aaron & Tracy Shroeder
Alice Cook
Alicia Cohen
Amy Ruppert
Amy Schott
Andi Wiles
Andrea Muscatello
Ann Cross
BJ & Kristi Flack
Betsy Humphreys
Bill Schiffer
Brenda Whitesell
Chris Chittenden
Christine McCann
Clare Levinson
Colleen Prosser
Connie & Mark Froggatt
Debbie Haubner
Debbie Wells
Dee Hawthorne
Dee Hopkins
DeLin Solieau
Diane Hodge
Doug & Phyllis Garnett-Deakin
Ed Coffey
Gail Donelli
Gerald & Sharon Duncan
Ginny Helton
Gregg Moneyhun
Heather Ducote
James & Noelle Phillips
Jean Duetsch
Jen Underwood
Jennie Hodge
Jennifer Freeman
Jennifer Larkin
Jennifer Redifer
Jessie Melsner
Joan & Dave Dickinson
Judy De La Ree
Julie Lignon
Kanitta Charoensiri
Karen Hudson
Kathleen & Jon Poole
Kelly Apisa
Kieu-Hanh T. Ngo
Kim Villar
Kimberly Boyer
Laura Schiffer
Leslie Hale
Leslie O’Brien
Linda Taylor
Linda Vaught
Ling Li
Lisa Abbott
Lisa Acciai
Lisa McMahon
Madhav & Achla Marathe
Mark & Nancy Bennett
Matt & Pam Stolte
Melanie Colley
Michelle & Mike Berg
Michelle Harris
Michelle Wilkins
Paige Walters
Patience Larkin
Peter & Norika Argue
Phil & Caroline Orsini
Phyllis Quinn
Ray & Kimberly Robertson
Rhonda Price
Richey & Judy Davis
Robi Sallee
Rodney Billups
Russell Hendershot
Shannon Jarrott & Gus Teller
Shelley Stinespring
Sheri Parcell
Stephanie Murray
Steven & Katherine Tresser
Terry Carroll
Tim & Kenna Colley
Todd & Marquetta Porth
Tommy Clapp
Tracy Altizer
Tracy Goforth
Tricia Searles
Val Skripak
Vince & Wendy Meehan
William & Suzanne Ducker
By staying to the end of After Prom, the
following students were the drawn as
RAYSAC Qualifiers for a chance to win a car!
Shelby Barr, Allison Keith, Ben Anstrom and
Sarah Fitch
Alternates: Davronbek Zaynetdinov, Jordan
Sardello, Connor Hicks, Korin Freeman
We all look forward to next year and
hope you will consider volunteering
and continue to donate toward After
Prom to help make it a safe, fun
evening for all juniors and seniors!
BHS ECHOES
Blacksburg High School’s PTSO Newsletter
This newsletter and many other programs your child
will experience at Blacksburg High School this year
are provided by the BHS PTSO. Please support your
school and your child by supporting the PTSO.
Join the PTSO today!
Thank you!
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