October 13: Athletic Booster Club General Meeting, Media Center, 6:30 pm
October 13: Juniors CPR Training
October 15: PTSA Meeting, Media Center, 5:30 pm
October 25: Next Saturday Academy
October 27: Reports Viewable by Parents
Bloomingdale Senior High School
Reminders
Daily attendance matters!
At Bloomingdale Senior High School, we believe that consistent attendance is key to student success. Every day in class is an opportunity to learn, grow, and stay on track. When students are present, they’re more likely to achieve academic goals, build strong relationships, and prepare for future opportunities. Let’s work together to ensure our students show up, every day, ready to succeed!
Student Restroom Access at BSHS
We want to address a recent perception that only one student restroom is open daily at BSHS. We want to assure our families and community that this has not been the case. Multiple restrooms are available for student use every day across campus.
Should there ever be a serious concern regarding restroom availability, we will promptly notify our families, so you are aware. We appreciate your continued partnership and encourage anyone with questions or concerns to contact the school directly at 813-744-8018.
Thank you for your support!
FOCUS Parent Portal
This year, schedules will be available for view on August 6th via the FOCUS parent portal. FOCUS has replaced Synergy which is no longer active. Please ensure that you have activated your account as we will not have paper version of schedules for open house.
If you have a Synergy ParentVUE account, you will need to reset your password and can follow the Transitioning a Synergy PVUE Account guide for directions. Otherwise, the Creating a New Parent Portal Account guide can assist you with creating your new account. If you have questions or concerns about creating your Focus Parent Portal account, please contact the HCPS Customer Service Help Desk at (813) 744-6673.
Academics
PTSA
Athletics
Congratulations to the Bloomingdale Bulls for winning the 2024-25 Vernon Korhn Award as the Athletic Program of the Year for HCPS!
Athletic Ticket Link: Hillsborough County School District Events and Tickets by GoFan
Winter Sports Contacts
Girls Basketball- Joel.bower@hcps.net
Boys Basketball- David.maciejewski@hcps.net
Girls Soccer-Nikki.porter@hcps.net
Boys Soccer- Dennis.perello-coto@hcps.net
B/G Wrestling- mchurch133@gmail.com
Soccer Tryouts
Boys and girls soccer tryouts will begin on October 13th. Please make sure you have all athletic forms completed, submitted and cleared before that date. Start time for October 13th’s tryout will be 2:50-4:20. Tuesday/Wednesdays 3:50-5:20. Please have cleats, shin guards, and sneakers.
Attn BOYS SOCCER MONDAY October 13th will be 9th & 10th grade TUESDAY October 14th will be 11th & 12th grade
Thank you to our Athletic Booster sponsors!
1. Parking for all Varsity Football games has increased to $5. Cash or card accepted.
2. Calling all Athletic Booster Members! Our first general meeting will be held on October 13 at 6:30pm in the Media Center. All members are encouraged to attend!
3. To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment at all Hillsborough County Public School athletic events:
HCPS expects all participants in school activities to demonstrate civility, professionalism, and courtesy in order to promote an environment free from disruptions, harassment, bullying, and aggression.
Event attendees are not permitted to carry, possess, or conceal any items or materials on HCPS property that are prohibited by law.
School authorities may search a student’s person or property, including vehicles, with or without the student’s consent, when they have reasonable suspicion that the search will reveal evidence of a violation of the law or school rules (SB Policy 5771).
Individual schools are allowed to set their own procedures for bringing bags into athletic events.
Service animals that meet the definition set forth in the ADA are permitted (SB Policy 8390.01).
All students who are not in high school must be accompanied by a responsible adult to gain entry.
No outside play equipment will be allowed at/into athletic events.
No outside food or drink will be allowed at/into athletic events.
All HCPS sites are smoke and vape free environments.
Ticket sales will end at the conclusion of the third quarter or fifth inning (NOTE: what about other sports???)
HCPS has a strict no re-entry policy at all athletic events.
Attending athletic events is a privilege, not a right. Failure to be picked up promptly after an event may result in the loss of the privilege to attend future events.
All other HCPS policies will be enforced at all athletic events.
General Announcements
Staff Member of the Week:
Mrs. Lennard
Student of the Week:
Ja’marian Moore
Our EIE winners!
Mrs. Freeman
Ms. Johnson
Ms. Petree
Grad Bash
Grad Bash spots are all sold out but students can get on wait list by messaging Mr. Cummings on canvas. Also, students need to turn in field trip form for Grad Bash in order to select their bus assignment.
Some extra senior shirts remain for sale, see Mr. Cummings in room 307 with questions.
Student Affairs
Student Parking
Bulls, please be reminded that student parking spots cannot be reserved. They are available on a first come, first served basis. We encourage you to arrive early if you have a preferred spot. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Check out our latest news on X (Twitter)
Guidance
Exciting news!!! Students can NOW request SAT waivers on their own!!!
Steps:
Log into collegeboard account
Under "Got a Code," click on "learn if you are eligible"
Click on "apply" in blue box on right
Scroll down and click on the blue words, "request a fee waiver directly from collegeboard"
Fill in info and submit
You will get a emailed response saying you will receive a waiver in 1-2 weeks if ollegeboard determines that you are eligible.
ACT Now Opt Out (English)
ACT Now Opt Out (Spanish)
College Shirt Thursday is EVERY Thursday!
Wear a college shirt of your choice! Bonus...come by Guidance and see Mrs. Fugate, for a featured pic of you in your shirt & a piece of candy.
Juniors & Seniors, college visits are in the pink binder in guidance, right by the computer sign in.
Current visits include:
Maine College of Art & Design, Florida State University (FSU), The University of Tampa, The University of Alabama, Hofstra, Reed College, Boston University, George Mason University, James Madison University, American University, Florida Polytechnic University, and Florida Southern College.
Come check out what’s available and sign up for any that you are interested in. A rep from the college will come and talk about the highlights of their school and you will be able to ask any questions you might have at the end. Remember, you are allowed 5 a year, so that you are not missing too much class time.
Florida POLY University
10/15/25 (Wednesday)
2nd period
Edgeman's Office (102E)
University of South Florida (USF) - St. Pete
10/17/25 (Wednesday)
5th period
Edgeman's Office (102E)
John Carroll University
10/24/25 (Friday)
5th period
Edgeman's Office (102E)
Florida Southern College
10/29/25 (Wednesday)
6th period
Edgeman's Office (102E)
Military Reps at Bloomingdale
4th Monday of each month (during the lunches, at a table beside the lunchroom): COAST GUARD
Chief Berry
727-543-0601
Every other Tuesday (during the lunches, at a table beside the lunchroom): NAVY
Zachary Quidachay
786-920-2521
zachary.l.quidachay.mil@us.navy.mil
Every other Tuesday (during the lunches, at a table beside the lunchroom): ARMY
Sargeant Slater
813-763-5689
Wednesdays (during the lunches, at a table beside the lunchroom): NATIONAL GUARD
Sargeant Massey
813-422-1737
1st Wednesday of each month (during the lunches, at a table beside the lunchroom): AIR FORCE
Sargeant Coverdale
727-638-3892
Every other Thursday (during the lunches, at a table beside the lunchroom): MARINES
Sargeant Tristan Guin
321-243-1764
AI Update
The BSHS AI policy is above. Students must have teacher approval prior to using AI for educational purposes. The AI engines below are approved for HCPS use.
Important Graduation Requirement Update - House Bill 1105
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We wanted to share a quick update regarding House Bill 1105: this new law eliminates the “certificate of completion” option that was previously available for students who earned credits but had not yet met all state assessment or GPA requirements.
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, only students who meet all Florida graduation requirements will be awarded a standard high school diploma—and only those students will be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony.
If you have any questions about your student’s progress or need support with meeting outstanding requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact our school counseling team. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Thank you,
Marcos Rodriguez, Ed. D.
Principal
Bloomingdale Senior High School
Cahn Fellow 2025
Announcement from Our Neighborhood Library:
This year, we will be offering Homework Help for the students who need a place after school to get things done. Additionally, we will have computers available for them to work on projects.
We will not be able to participate in the drop-off/pick-up line. Parents can pick up their children after the pickup line is closed by parking in a parking spot and having their child come out to them, or they can come and collect their child. Additionally, students should park on school grounds and not in the library’s parking lot.
