Fall 2026 Newsletter
CLASS OF 2027!
All Seniors will be meeting with their counselor this fall to discuss plans for after high school which may include college, training, military, or employment. Please look for an email from your counselor with your scheduled meeting
time.
Check Naviance, BHBL website, and the Counseling Center Google classroom Class of 2027. There are many resources including presentations, scholarship information and documents provided to help you create a plan for after high school! Questions? Contact your counselor!
College
Many seniors will be applying to college this fall. Please review the following information and visit College Resources.
- Attend your Senior Conference with your counselor.
- Use Naviance to finalize colleges you are planning to apply to.
- Start your college essay. See google classroom for essay info.
- Create a common application account at commonapp.org.
- Review admission requirements for the colleges you are planning to apply to.
- Check if colleges are test optional or require an SAT/ACT scores. If required, register for a fall test:
SAT – www.collegeboard.org
ACT- www.act.org - Be aware of application deadlines including Early Decision & Early Action which can start as early as Oct 15, Nov 1, or Nov 15.
- Attend BHBL College Fairs on 9/27 & 10/7.
- Attend College Information Night on 10/8.
Career, Skilled Trades, Employment, Military
There are multiple paths you can take after you finish high school. Some students will choose to attend college while others are excited to become part of the workforce. There are many jobs, with great pay and benefits, that don’t require a college degree. See link to review Career Resources.
Class of 2028
Junior year is your time to show the world what you are made of!
- You can take the PSATs on 10/17. Registration begins in September. Details to follow soon!
- Use your naviance account to continue to search for careers and start developing a plan for after high school.
- Counselors will do classroom presentations this Spring to review resources like Naviance, Google classroom and 11th grade timeline.
- Check if the colleges you are interested in are test optional or require an SAT/ACT score. If required, register for a spring test:
SAT – www.collegeboard.org
ACT- www.act.org - Junior Conference- Meet with your counselor in Spring of 2027 to formalize your post high school plans. Parents- contact your child’s counselor if you
would like to attend!
Class of 2029
You’ve got this whole high school thing figured out! Join a club,take a fun elective, play a sport! 10th grade is filled with opportunity and growth.
This year is a great time to start thinking about what you want to do after high school. Do you have a career or job in mind? Is college in your future? Do you want to attend a Career & Technical Education program at BOCES like welding, cosmetology, electrical trades, culinary arts, HVAC or conservation
& forestry?
It’s a little too early to decide but it’s never too early to explore the many options available to you. Counselors will present to 10th graders in classes and have you complete an interest inventory this spring. Check out Naviance and
the Class of 2029 google classroom for more career information!
Class of 2030
Welcome to High School! By now, you should be finding your way around the building, figuring out teacher expectations, and what it means to be a high school student. Here are some tips for a successful 9th grade year!
- Do homework the night it is assigned.
- Stay for AAP – confirm with your teacher they will be available.
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
- Use an agenda, planner, or homework app to stay organized. Find what works for you!
- Join a club or after school activity.
- Get outside and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine!
- Find a healthy balance between school, activities, friends, family & free time. All are important for a healthy and happy high school experience.
Healthy Ways to Reduce Worry, Stress & Anxiety
Check out some great coping strategies HERE!