Hello Seniors,
It is March, and there are only about two and a half months of school left before you graduate. For some students, at this time of the year, “senioritis” kicks in. Senioritis, in a nutshell, is when seniors begin showing a decline in their successful habits. It is not uncommon for some level of senioritis to afflict seniors. However, now, maybe more than ever, it will be important for you to revisit what you are looking to accomplish long term. In life, choices affect outcome, aka the future, so remember that each decision you choose will have some effect on YOUR future. Remember what you are looking to accomplish long term, that you have the ability to positively transform your future and that your decisions make the difference.
College & Scholarship Recognition
Congratulations to the following students! Your hard work has paid off for the next step of your education! Colleges and/or military branches students were accepted into are listed first, with details of the scholarship at that college listed directly thereafter, where applicable.
Molly Barber - Ohio University Lancaster with the Full-Tuition Kilburger scholarship
Garret Noland - South Central Power Co.’s Career-Technical Scholarship worth $1,000
Ryan Deeds - United States Marine Corps
Reminder - If you would like to be recognized, whenever you receive an acceptance letter/offer from a college (from one of your top two colleges that you plan on attending), from an employer, or from the military, please forward the acceptance email to Mr. Kelley ([email protected]) or hand deliver a copy of the physical acceptance letter/offer to the guidance office.
Scholarship
Almost all of the local, Bloom-Carroll only scholarships have opened up to receive applications. BC only scholarships are located at the bottom of the BCHS Scholarships Resource and are highlighted in purple and gold. All applications for BC scholarships are available online through the BCHS Scholarship Resource. Some of the scholarships are to be printed, completed, and then turned into the guidance office, some are to be snail-mailed, and other applications are entirely online - links to everything are within the BCHS Scholarship Resource.
Senior Passport/Resume
The below information was sent in an email by Senior Advisors Mrs. Eggleston and Mr. McNamara.
As a graduation requirement, you must complete a “Senior Passport” in order to receive your diploma. This year, the Senior Passport will consist of a single item: a resume. You must submit your resume on this Google Form by April 30. Do NOT email it to us; use the form.
Do you already have a resume? Great, then just upload it and you’re all set.
Don’t have a resume? You can use the template that is found on the BCHS website (along with all of this information)...
Do you attend the Career Center? You do NOT need to submit a resume as you will complete alternative requirements at the Career Center.
If you have questions, you can ask Mrs. Eggleston or Mr. McNamara.
Career Expo
There will be a Career Expo on March 20th, from 9:30 am to noon, at the Fairfield County Workforce Center in Carroll. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are going directly into the workforce/employment after graduating. There will be many local businesses that are looking to discuss career opportunities with interested students. If the Career Expo sounds interesting, and you would like to attend, you will need to email Mrs. Kackley by Friday, March 14th. Additionally, if you plan to attend, it is a best practice to bring your resume and wear interview attire.
Ohio Means Jobs
If you are looking at going directly into the workforce after graduation, do not forget about the Ohio Means Jobs website. You can search jobs by location, career field, keywords, education level, etc. Additional resources can also be found on the OMJ website: such as, career preparation, lifestyle calculator, budget calculator, and more!.
AP Courses: Scores & College Credit
Colleges may award college credit to you for AP courses. Credit is given based on your AP exam score. An important distinction is that each college sets their own standards; One college may grant college credit with an AP exam score of 3 where another college may require an AP exam score of 4.
How do you know what AP score is needed to earn college credit? You can contact the college directly as well as check the College Board’s Credit Policy Search by clicking here.
Colleges will NOT know about your AP exam score(s) unless you send your AP exam score(s) to them. Instructions on how to send AP scores can be found by clicking here.
BigFuture
If you are looking to make sense of all the financial aspects of college, BigFuture can help. One of the resource sections in BigFuture is titled “Pay for College.” Within the “Pay for College” section, there are financial resources such as “How Much Will College Cost” and “Get Help Paying For College.” Additionally, while many of you know you are going to college, you may not know exactly what you are majoring in. Generally speaking, the sooner you can identify a major, the better. Inside of BigFuture there is a section titled “Explore Careers” that can help you explore careers and majors.
Graduation Ceremony
Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025. Students will report to the MS Auditorium by 5:45 p.m. Graduation will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Gymnasium. Due to the large size of the Class of 2025, students will be limited to nine tickets per family. Tickets will be distributed to students during graduation practice. Only those with tickets will be allowed in the gymnasium. If seating allows, any guest without a ticket may view graduation via simulcast in the MS cafeteria or BC Hudl. Doors open for guests at 6:00 p.m. and seating is not assigned.To access all the graduation (and prom) details that were sent out, click here.
Prom Details
Prom will be held Saturday, May 10th from 7-10 p.m. at the Aladdin Shrine Center. ASC’s address is 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, OH 43143. Tickets will be $25 for BC students (including Career Center) and $35 for all non BC students. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, May 1st through Friday, May 10th during lunch periods or the High School office. If bringing an outside guest, a guest form must be completed and with you when purchasing tickets. Tickets will not be sold without the guest form completed (Guest Forms will be available in the HS office and on the BC website under Forms). Johnson’s Real Ice Cream Truck, photo booth and a photographer will be available, free of charge, for those attending.
Lastly, similar to the graduation ceremony, attending prom is a privilege and not a right: you must be in good standing (from a behavioral and attendance perspective) to attend. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Wisecarver via email at [email protected].
Senior Pictures
All Senior Pictures must be submitted to Mr. Bookman before March 31st to be included in the Yearbook. Please email pictures to: [email protected]
Picture Requirements: Picture must be in a JPG format, High Resolution (3000 X 5000 or Higher) and Must be school appropriate. You will receive a confirmation in return
Hocking College Career Showcase
Hocking College is hosting the Spring 2025 Career Showcase on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The event is located at Red Arena on Hocking College’s Campus in Nelsonville, OH. Those that attend will have the unique opportunity to: “Explore High-Demand Careers…Hands-On Program Demonstrations…Tour Our Uniquely Beautiful Campus…Check Out On-Campus Housing…Meet Our Athletic Teams… Enjoy a Free Pizza Lunch on Us.
To RSVP, visit Spring 2025 Hocking College Career Showcase
If you have questions please call 740-753-7069, or email [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you to Hocking College and sharing an inspiring day of exploration and excitement!”