Week 2: January 12-16, 2026
The purpose of this newsletter is to keep all of our Eagle families connected to what’s going on around campus, to deliver important information, and to have a place where everyone can come to get the information they need.
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Important Dates
| Date | Event | Impacted Groups |
| January 12 | BRCC Classes Begin | All Students Enrolled in BRCC Classes |
| January 12-16 | ACCESS Testing | Select Students |
| January 19 | NO SCHOOL – Optional Teacher Workday | All Students |
| January 20-30 | Pathfinders Mentoring | 9th & 10th Grade Students |
| January 21 | Senior Cap & Gown Portraits (Optional) | Class of 2026 Seniors |
| January 21-22 | Spring Musical Auditions (Frozen) | All Interested Students |
| January 24 | Saturday School | Students Needing Attendance Recovery |
| January 31 | Saturday School | Students Needing Attendance Recovery |
Important Tardy Policy Changes & Attendance Reminders
As we begin a new semester, we want to take a moment to emphasize how critical strong attendance and punctuality are to student success. Being present, on time, and engaged every day truly matters—academically, socially, and emotionally.
First and foremost, thank you. The overwhelming majority of our students and families consistently do an excellent job getting to school on time and attending regularly. We are very grateful for your commitment and partnership, and it does not go unnoticed.
Please note the following important reminders and updates regarding tardies and attendance:
- Students must be in class for at least one full hour in order to be counted present for that class. Anything less will result in an absence.
- If a student arrives late to school, their driver may sign them in to excuse the tardy and they will not have lunch detention, as long as the sign-in occurs within the first five minutes of the school day.
- If the student is signed in after five minutes the student will receive lunch detention.
- These procedures are being enforced consistently to ensure fairness and accountability for all students.
As a reminder, attendance expectations apply for the entire semester. In any class where a student accumulates six or more absences that are not recovered, the student will receive an F for that course due to attendance, in accordance with district policy.
We appreciate your continued support as we work together to help students develop responsibility, strong habits, and a successful academic foundation.
ACCESS Testing This Week
ACCESS testing is upon us, and there is lots of important information for students taking this test. First and foremost, please check your email, as Mrs. Abarca sent out informational emails to all testers with everything they need. We will be testing all week, beginning Monday, January 12th right at 8:00am. All testing on Monday and Tuesday is on B hall, and students must have a fully-charged school-issued chromebook to test. Later in the week, students will have specific appointment times for the remaining testing. Please do your best to be here every day on time so testing can run smoothly. With over 120 students testing, it’s important that we stay on track. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Abarca or reach out to her on TeamReach.
Drivers Ed Information
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Coach Ireland will start a new in-person driver’s education class beginning Monday, January 26 thru Friday, March 6. Classes start at 7:00 every morning in the health trailer. No tardies and no absences are permitted, and students must be at least 14 and a half years old to participate. Students need to register and pay online at mtnpro.com/school-classes The cost is $65. Questions? See Mrs. Bishop in the main office or talk to Coach Ireland. |
Eagle of the Week
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| This week, we celebrate our incredible Eagle of the Week, Mrs. Wodzicki! She’s doing an incredible job leading our chemistry department, inspiring and balancing both regular and honors classes with grace and enthusiasm. Thank you for your dedication and hard work, Mrs. Wodzicki! |
Semester 2 Attendance Recovery
As a reminder, attendance starts over with a clean slate for second semester. That means all students begin with zero absences, and they should make every effort to be at school every day. Missing school means missing valuable instruction. Should a student go over 5 absences for one or more classes, they will have the following opportunities for attendance recovery throughout the semester.
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Saturday School will be offered this semester on the following dates:
Saturday School requires advanced sign-up and costs $20 per Saturday. Students may earn up to 6 hours of attendance recovery per Saturday. |
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Morning Attendance Recovery will be offered twice per week this year on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:45-7:45am in Mr. Rotton’s room (B-2). Morning recovery begins March 9th. No advanced sign-up is necessary, and no students will be let in after 6:45am. Please make sure you have things to work on during this time. Each morning recovery session recovers one absence. |
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After School Tutoring will be offered three days per week starting March 9th – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – from 3:15-4:15pm. Transportation will not be provided, so please make arrangements to be picked up at 4:15pm if attending. Each after school tutoring session recovers one absence. IMPORTANT: While attendance recovery is awarded for this time, students must be present for tutoring and academic work. |
Go Eagles!
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