BADIN NEWS AND VIEWS
A Monthly Newsletter for the
Parents of Badin High School Students
August
2015
Begin Here. Belong Here.
MISSION STATEMENT
In an enriching and innovative college preparatory environment, rooted in Catholic tradition,
Stephen T. Badin High School inspires young men and women to achieve their personal best,
live their faith and lead the future.
August 2015
Dear Parents and Students,
Every year when I sit down to write this letter, I always wonder where the summer has gone. It seems like
time goes faster each summer. Even though it would be nice to have a few more weeks of summer vacation to
complete projects, we are eager to have the students back in the building. The students are the life of the
school.
There has not been as much construction this summer as there has been in the past. However, the
maintenance staff has been busy preparing for the new year and there are some changes to the building. The
front office received a much needed renovation. The floor of the main gym was redesigned and refinished.
New Smartboards were installed in the majority of the classrooms. Several other small projects have
enhanced our facility.
Additions to our faculty and staff will also enhance our school. Mrs. Jennifer Vieira will be joining our math
department, Mrs. Michelle Martin-McDulin will be joining our art department, Ms. Katie Gray will be joining
our science department, Mr. Matt Shamp will be in our religion department, and Mr. Adam Schuckman will
join our technology department . Mrs. Martha Lombard and Mrs. Linda Gurgol will be joining our Academic
Support department. These new additions to our staff are a result of openings created from people moving on
from Badin. We would like to thank Mr. Streng, Mrs. Ficorilli, Mrs. Kugler, Ms. St. Clair and Mr. Cooke for their
dedication to our students and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
We have changed the start time of school for this year. Students will need to be in homeroom by 7:30. We
are adding back a homeroom period this year. All other class periods will be 44 minutes when we are on
regular schedule.
Due to increased issues with the iPads, we have changed the configuration so that only educational apps will
be available. We have tried the last three years to work with the students and allow some freedoms with
regard to the apps they could use. However, many students were using their iPad in inappropriate ways and
they were becoming a distraction. Therefore, we will implement stricter rules and procedures. Students will
not be able to add apps from the app store or download apps they have stored in their iCloud. More
information will be given to the students when they pick up their iPads.
Please make sure to read this entire newsletter as there is very important information included to start the
new year. The juniors and seniors will pick up their schedules and iPads on Tuesday, August 11th and the
freshmen and sophomores will pick up their schedules on Wednesday, August 12th. The Catham Club Draw
Down takes place on Saturday, August 8th. The Back to School dance is on Sunday, August 16th. Freshmen
orientation will be on Wednesday, August 19th and all students report on Thursday, August 20th. We will have
our Meet the Teacher night on the 20th. Our opening school Mass is on Wednesday, August 26th. We hope to
see many of you at these events.
Please remember that every family must have a FACTS account and all tuition and fees are processed through
FACTS. Student schedules will not be distributed unless this account is set up. Also make sure to set up your
cafeteria account and load money on the account prior to the school year. Last year this program ran
smoothly but please remember to add money as needed. We will not allow students to carry negative
balances above the built-in threshold.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me any time. We are looking forward to
another great school year and are eager to see the students.
God Bless,
Brian D. Pendergest
Brian D. Pendergest, Principal
Hello,
My name is Jackie Noelker, and it is an honor to serve as your Student Council President, in
great company with Vice President T.J. O'Neil, Secretary Megan Jungkunz, and Treasurer
Morgan Deitschel. After a long, rainy summer, we think it is time for a sunny and "Ramtastic"
school year! Here is what is on the radar for a great year.
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On Sunday, August 16, we will be having our annual Back to School Dance from
8-11PM. The senior's theme will be "Welcome to the Jungle!” We hope all of our
incoming freshmen and new Rams consider coming! Our yearly dance is a great way to
begin those lasting friendships that you will make at Badin. To the upperclassmen, you
already know that the dance is a great opportunity to reunite with others before school
starts.
Friday, September 25, begins our Homecoming Weekend. We will kick off with a
parade, and the game will follow at Schwarm Stadium. Prepare to be amazed of the
school spirit that resonates from past and present Ram fans. The festivities continue
into Saturday, September 26 for the Homecoming Dance which will take place in Badin's
main gym.
Our extended forecast includes events such as the canned food drive, adopt a family, and
spirit week. These events are an awesome reflection of Badin's commitment to service
and school pride.
We are extremely excited for the 2015/2016 school year, and hope you are as well. The plans
made by Student Council could not be possible without the support from our incredible Ramily.
With the generous time and talents of our students, faculty, and parents, our school year looks
BRIGHT!
Here's to blue skies and many blessings,
Jackie Noelker
Stephen T. Badin High School
Campus Ministry News 
August 2015
Dear Members of the Badin Family….
It’s almost that time again………Are you ready for another great year at Badin High School? We sure are!
Those working in Badin Campus Ministry are looking forward to a great year!
I have to start with a great big THANKS to all who helped make this summer’s Kairos Retreats so very
successful! Without the efforts of our student and adult giving teams we simply couldn’t have these
amazing experiences for our students. 1/2 of the Class of 2016 has shared in the Kairos Retreat. This class
has already proven to be outstanding in every way! I very much look forward to working with this group
of young men & women! Badin sure is in GOOD HANDS with this senior class!
KAIROS 4th DAY MEETING: Wednesday August 12, 2015 9-10pm in Badin Chapel! All
Kairos Alumni are encouraged to attend!!!!!
Service Week runs from Monday August 10 – Friday August 14. Please see
Our Summertime
attached flyer for specific information! These volunteer opportunities are open to all students attending
Badin during the 2015 – 2016 school year. You have the chance to earn up to 15 service hours during this
week while making great friends and making a difference in our community! For specific questions
regarding Christian Service at Badin, please contact Mrs. Meghan Allen at [email protected]!
Christian Service – for the upcoming school year ALL students are required to volunteer 15 hours in our
community at a local NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. All service hour forms are to be turned in
DIRECTLY TO HIS / HER RELIGION TEACHER! Each religion teacher will keep track of their own
students’ service hours throughout the school year! ALL SERVICE HOUR FORMS MUST BE IN BY
May 1, 2016 for all students. Please see specific information on the following page!
Our first ALL SCHOOL MASS is Wednesday August 26, 2015 at 10am. Father Ed Pratt, our Chaplain,
will be our presider! All friends & family are welcome to attend! #UnitedInPrayer
please follow Badin Campus Ministry on Twitter at @BadinFaith
We are very excited to be sharing in the faith development of your children! Please feel free to contact the
Office of Campus Ministry with any comments, questions, or concerns….
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Badin via phone at 863-3993 ext. 118
or e-mail at: [email protected].
Respectfully,
Mrs. Gina Miserocchi Helms
Mrs. Gina Miserocchi Helms ’90, Campus Minister
Badin Summer Service Week
August 10-14, 2015
Please check the days/activities in which you will participate and return to Mrs. Allen by July 29th.
(Mail/Drop Off at Badin)
All volunteers receive a T-Shirt and SERVICE HOURS for the work they complete!
***Student/Parent MUST provide transportation***
___Monday, August 10th (1 hr) write letters for our friends at Bradford
Place
12:00pm-1:00pm-- Meet at Badin (Front Lobby) to write
___Tuesday, August 11th ( 1.25 hrs)- Bingo at Bradford Place
3:30pm-4:45pm 1302 Millville Ave Hamilton, OH 45011
___Wednesday, August 12th (2 hrs) Cleaning at the Community Meal
Center
3:00-5:00pm 23 Front Street Hamilton, OH 45011
___Thursday, August 13th (2 hrs)- Serve City Pantry
10:00am-12:00pm 622 East Avenue Hamilton, Ohio 45011
___Friday, August 14th (up to 4 hrs )-Serving Dinner at the Community
Meal Center
4:00-7:30pm 23 Front Street Hamilton, OH 45011
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name:_________________ Grade:_____ T-Shirt Size: S M L XL
I have checked the activities I am participating in.___ (see above)
I have filled out the attached permission form. ____ (back of sheet)
BADIN SUMMER SERVICE WEEK- PERMISSION FORM
*I AM REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR MY CHILD ________________________________________ TO
ATTEND SUMMER SERVICE WEEK- MONDAY AUGUST 10 – FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2015
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
FULL NAME:____________________________________DATE OF BIRTH:____________
EMAIL:____________ (FOR INFORMATION UPDATES)
FULL NAME OF PARENT
(S):____________________________________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _____________________ PARENT CELL PHONE:__________________________
FATHER’S PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT:_____________________________________________________________
DAYTIME NUMBER: (W OR C)_________________________________________________________________
MOTHER’S PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT:____________________________________________________________
DAYTIME NUMBER (W OR C)_________________________________________________________________
NAME OF PHYSICIAN: ___________________________________
PHONE:_________________________
IF EMERGENCY TREATMENT IS REQUIRED, MAY THE SCHOOL AUTHORITIES USE THEIR OWN JUDGEMENT IN
SENDING YOUR CHILD TO THE MOST ACCESSIBLE HOSPITAL OR DOCTOR BEFORE PARENTS ARE REACHED?
_____ YES _____NO INS PROVIDER:____________________________ POLICY #_________________
OPTIONAL
Which Hospital is preferred? ________________________________________
PLEASE LIST YOUR CHILD’S MEDICAL HISTORY INCLUDING ALLERGIES, MEDICATION BEING TAKEN, AND ANY
PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS TO WHICH A PHYSICIAN SHOULD BE ALERTED:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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SIGNATURE OF PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN
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DATE
A message from the Office of Admissions and Marketing …
Welcome new students and families to Badin! Please let us know if there is anything you need – we are
here to help you as you transition to high school with your student. We rely on students to relay information to
their parents, but know that that doesn’t always happen the way it should. How do parents stay informed? Daily
announcements are posted online (AM & PM); Check out www.BadinHS.org under For Parents – you will find a
wealth of information, including the monthly newsletters. Monthly newsletters are sent via email to parents on
or about the first of each month. Please make sure you keep the front office updated with your current email
address.
Other w ays you can support Badin and advertise for your com pany at the sam e tim e!
Join other Badin supporters as a member of the Rams Rally Corporate Partner Program. Register now!
More information with detailed benefits are in this newsletter. Contact Angie Gray ([email protected]) for
more information!
• Become a Scoreboard Advertiser in Mulcahey Gym. Contact Geoff Melzer – [email protected]
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
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iPad Training Dates – Freshmen and parent, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m.; New students and
parent -- Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m.; Makeup session – Monday, Aug. 10, 1 p.m. All in Badin
cafeteria. Please select one and attend.
Catham Club Drawdown -- Saturday, Aug. 8, in the Pfirman Family Activity Center. The
Drawdown is a reverse raffle with lots of prize opportunities in between! Tickets are $50 for prize
eligibility and $15 at the door to be a guest. This event is always a great way to meet new friends
and visit with old! Dinner and drinks included. Doors open at 6 p.m., the Drawdown starts at 7:30
p.m.
Alumni Softball -- Saturday, Aug 8, Mueller Stadium at Joyce Park. Calling all softball alums for a
fun day! Contact head coach Greg Stitzel or assistant Jeff Gray for more details.
Summer Student Service Week – Week of Aug. 10.
Back-to-School Dance in the PFAC – Sunday, Aug. 16, 8 to 11 p.m. A must-attend event for
Badin students!
Alumni Hall of Honor, Courtyard by Marriott, Hamilton – Thursday, Sept. 24
Homecoming Parade and Football Game – Friday, Sept. 25, Schwarm Stadium
Homecoming Dance – Saturday, Sept. 26, Mulcahey Gym
8th Grade Day for local Catholic partner schools -- Friday, Oct. 2
Senior College Visit Day (no school for seniors) – Friday, Oct. 2
Open House – Sunday, Nov. 1, 1-4 p.m. Save the date for your son or daughter to help! Parent
assistance is also needed. Yard signs will be available in September. Please let us know if you have
a highly visible yard and would like to share it with Badin for a few weeks! Contact Angie Gray at
(513) 863-3993, ext. 123; or at [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2019 and many new Badin students! We know they’ll
add to the outstanding legacy of Badin High School – of students who make a difference while they are
at Badin, and then continue to make a difference as adults in whatever community they call home.
We are excited about the fact that the Class of 2016 is the 50th graduating class in the history of
Badin High School! And we look forward to recruiting the Class of 2020 as the Badin family continues to
thrive and grow. If you know someone who is interested in joining us at Badin, please encourage them
to call us.
The Office of Admissions and Marketing is here to assist you and your son or daughter with
whatever we can. Please don’t hesitate to call us with questions.
Dirk Q. Allen, Director of Admissions
Angie Gray, Director of Marketing
[email protected]
513-863-3993 x120
[email protected]
513-863-3993 x123
Badin’s Rams Rally
Leadership Partner - $5,000
Premier Partner - $2,000
Executive Partner - $1,000
The Garden Path THE GARDEN PATH LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION CHRIS RAINES ‘97 513‐757‐4244 Supporting750 - $ 750
Supporting250 - $ 250
John A. Clements, DMD Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 513‐887‐7027 Badin thanks the following businesses for their support.
We encourage the Badin community to support them in return.
For more information on Badin’s Rams Rally Corporate Partner Program, please contact Angie Gray,
Director of Marketing Communications – [email protected] or 513-863-3993 x123.
7-15-2015
Stephen T. Badin High School
Rams Rally Corporate Partners
2015-16
Partner Levels and benefits:
 Leadership Partner - $5,000
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Name and logo listed in Annual Report under Corporate Partners, Logo – large
Advertisement (1/4 page) or logo in monthly parent newsletter x11 months
Logo/name on Corporate Partner page in Fall & Winter sports programs
Promotion on Badin’s social media pages – Facebook & LinkedIn
Feature on the ‘Supporting Badin’ page on Badin website
Premier Partner - $2,000
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Name and logo listed in Annual Report under Corporate Partners, Logo – large
Advertisement (1/4 page) or logo in monthly parent newsletter x6 months
Logo/name on Corporate Partner page in Fall & Winter sports programs
Feature on the ‘Supporting Badin’ page on Badin website
Executive Partner - $1,000
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Name and logo listed in Annual Report under Corporate Partners, Logo – medium
Advertisement (1/4 page) or logo in monthly parent newsletter x4 months
Logo/name on Corporate Partner page in Fall & Winter sports programs
Feature on the ‘Supporting Badin’ page on Badin website
Supporting750 - $750
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Name and logo listed in Annual Report under Corporate Partners, Logo – small
Advertisement (1/4 page) or logo in monthly parent newsletter x3 months
Partner name listed on Corporate Partner page in Fall & Winter sports programs
Feature on the ‘Supporting Badin’ page on Badin website
Supporting500 - $500
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Name and logo listed in Annual Report under Corporate Partners, logo - small
Advertisement (1/4 page) or logo in monthly parent newsletter x2 months
Partner name listed on Corporate Partner page in Fall & Winter sports programs
Feature on the ‘Supporting Badin’ page on Badin website
Supporting250 - $250
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Name listed in Annual Report under Corporate Partners
Advertisement (1/4 page) or logo in monthly parent newsletter x1 month
Partner name listed on Corporate Partner page in Fall & Winter sports programs
Feature on the ‘Supporting Badin’ page on Badin website
Names will be listed under category of giving alphabetically. Corporate partners will be listed in the 2015-16 Badin Annual Report, published in
the fall of each year. Parent Newsletters are sent via email in PDF format. Partner logos and web addresses will be listed.
Sports programs are published for fall and winter sports seasons; a special Corporate Partner page will include logos/names as specified
below. All support from corporate partners will benefit the Badin Grant Fund. Demographics: Badin has 530 students from 23 zip codes
serving Northern Hamilton County, Butler County and SE Indiana. Facebook coverage: over 2500 Likes, Badin Alumni Page on LinkedIn.
Corporate Partner Name (as it should appear)______________________________________________
Contact Name ________________________ Street Address ______________________________
City __________________________________ State ____________ Zip ____________________
Phone ______________________________ E-mail _____________________________________
Please return to: Badin High School, 571 New London Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
For additional sponsorship information contact Angie Gray, Director of Marketing
[email protected] or 513-863-3993 x123
English Department
Summer Reading Assignments, 2015
Freshmen
CP I and II –
Rules by Cynthia Lord
ACP level –
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Honors level - A Separate Peace by John Knowles and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson*
Sophomores
CP I and II –
Gym Candy by Carl Deuker
ACP level –
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Honors level – To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Juniors
CP level –
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
ACP level –
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
AP level Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, “Barter” by Sara Teasdale (poem, can be found online);
“Learning to Read and Write” by Frederick Douglas; “Superman and Me” by Sherman Alexi; “The Country that
Stopped Reading” from The New York Times by David Toscano (informational texts that can be found online)
Seniors
CP level –
ACP level –
AP level –
Heaven is For Real by Todd Burpo* (keep a quote journal)
The Stranger by Albert Camus* (keep a quote journal)
The Stranger by Albert Camus* (keep a quote journal)
A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen* (keep a quote journal)
List of 122 Literary Terms to be defined (can be found on Mrs. Thompson’s class
website)
* indicates used copies may be purchased in the Badin Spirit Shop for 2.00 if still available.
SCHEDULE PICK-UP DATES 2015-2016
Students can arrive any time during their designated times to pick up their 2015-16 class
schedule and books.
Aug 11 Tuesday
9am – 11:00am
SENIORS
1:00pm - 3:00pm
JUNIORS
Aug 12 Wednesday
Aug 19 Wednesday
Aug 20 Thursday
9 am- 11:00am
1:00pm - 3:00pm
SOPHOMORES
FRESHMAN
Freshman First Day/Orientation
First Day of School
Interested in Badin's 2016 Europe trip?
Limited spaces available. Please contact Whitney Oliver [email protected] or Laura
[email protected] for further details. Check out our tour website at:
www.eftours.com/1682292MW
The science department needs your help!
There are simple ways you can help the science department raise funds to help pay for lab materials. Please
recycle your aluminum cans in the blue and white bin located at the entrance to the upper parking lot. Also,
please save Tyson A+ labels and send them in to the office. Thank you.
COLORCYCLE UPDATE:
Badin has teamed up with Crayola through their Colorcycle program to recycle markers. We can accept any
type and brand of marker. Just send used markers to the office or to Mrs. Collins in room 202. Thanks.
Kay Collins
Science Department Chairperson
Badin High School
Badin Athletics
571 New London Rd, Hamilton, OH * 45013* (513) 863-3993
Geoff Melzer Athletic Director
We are very excited that the Badin Athletic Department has partnered with FinalForms, an on-line program
which will enable you and your student to complete & file MOST athlete forms electronically. FinalForms is
immediately available for all Ram athletes. The ONLY form that you are still required to actually print,
complete, and file in the Athletic Department, is the actual OHSAA Physical form. The physical form must be
completed by the doctor and by law we are required to have a signed copy on file. Once your student’s
physical is received by the athletic department we will input the expiration date into FinalForms and then you
will receive automatic notifications when your student’s forms need to be updated.
Click on the Parent Registration guide to get started in FinalForms. This link is also available on the Badin
athletic web pages. We are asking that ALL student-athletes (grades 9-12) use FinalForms. Even if your
student’s current physical paperwork does not expire until after the new school year begins, please register
@https://badin-oh.finalforms.com now and electronically complete all the forms!
Thank you for your assistance in streamlining our paperwork process in the Athletic Dept.
Geoff Melzer
Athletic Director
The Catham Club Athletic Boosters Annual Drawdown
Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at Badin High School.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and food will be served from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The menu includes fish
sandwiches, metts, brats, corn on the cob and desserts! Tickets are $50 and include dinner and a chance
at the raffle. Guest tickets are $10 presale and $15 at the door.
Grand prize $7,500, 2nd: $2,500, 3rd: $1,500, 4th: $1,000, and 5th: $500.
Contact Sharon Adams for tickets and information at [email protected] or (513) 863-3993
To use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:
BADIN’S NEW NPO NUMBER: 83743
• Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com • Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register
your card with your organization after you sign up. • If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they
are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger. • Click on sign In/Register •New online customers
must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the “New Customer?” box. • Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by
entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to
the terms and conditions. • You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within
the body of the email. • Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next
step. • Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number. •
Update or confirm your information. • Enter NPO number or name of organization, select organization from
list and click on confirm. • To verity you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the
right side of your information page. • Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone
number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.
PARENT REGISTRATION
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
1. Go to http://badin-oh.finalforms.com
2. Click NEW ACCOUNT under the Parent Icon 3. Type your NAME and EMAIL and then click REGISTER
4. Check your Email and click CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT in the email text
NOTE: You will receive an email within 2 minutes prompting you to confirm and complete your registration. If you do not receive an email, check your spam folder. If you still do not see the FinalForms email, please email [email protected]
5. Type your password and click CONFIRM ACCOUNT
6. You will be asked if you want to grant another Parent/Guardian access to your registered students.
Either click SKIP THIS STEP or type Name and Email Address and click ADD PARENT ACCOUNT.
7. Your account will be created, you can then REGISTER STUDENT for your first child.
REGISTERING A STUDENT
WHAT INFO WILL I NEED?
• Insurance Company & Policy Number • Hospital Preference • Doctor & Dentist Contact Information
• Email Addressfor BOTH you and your student*
HOW DO I REGISTER MY FIRST STUDENT?
***IMPORTANT*** If you have followed the steps on the previous page, you are already logged in. Jump to Step 3.
1. Go to http://badin-oh.finalforms.com
2. Click LOGIN under the Parent Icon 3. Click REGISTER STUDENT
4. Type your Student’s NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS, DATE OF BIRTH, GENDER, HS GRADUATION YEAR and HOME ADDRESS and click CREATE STUDENT
NOTE: The email address provided will be used to send reminders to your student. A
student email address may or may not be required, depending on your school preferences.
5. Assign your student to a sport by clicking it's checkbox. Sports are separated by year, season, and registration deadline. Click UPDATE SPORTS after making your selection.
NOTE: A sport selection can be changed anytime up until the it's registration deadline.
6. Complete each form and enter your full name (e.g. "John Smith") into the Parent Signature field at the
bottom of the page. After signing, click SUBMIT FORM and move on to the next form.
7. When all forms are complete, you will see a “Forms Finished” message. 8. ***IMPORTANT*** An email will automatically be sent to the email address that you provided for
your student prompting him/her to sign Student forms requiring his/her signature.
9. If you are registering an additional student, click MY STUDENTS at the top of the page and jump
back to Step 3. Most of the information, like home address and contact information, is automatically
copied to your additional students. All forms for additional students will still require your signature.
10.In the future, you may login at any time and click the
button to update information.
Don’t Miss the
Back-to-School Dance
Sunday, August 16, 2015 – PFAC (Pfirman Family Activity Center)
8:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00 at the door
WEAR YOUR CLASS COLOR!
FRESHMEN – YELLOW
SOPHOMORES – PURPLE
JUNIORS – RED
SENIORS – BLUE OR JUNGLE THEME!
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE TO CELEBRATE THE START OF
ANOTHER GREAT YEAR AT BHS!
Important Information for Freshmen
The Bookstore/Spirit Shop will be open during “schedule pick-up” times on August 11 & 12
for the purchase of religion books, workbooks, etc.
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
8:30-9:30
9:35-11:38
11:40-12:15
12:15-12:40
12:45-2:15
2:15
Note:
Schedule:
Student assembly in gym
Students follow their daily class schedule & meet their teachers
“M” presentation in the gym
Picnic Lunch (provided by the school)
Senior-led Group Activities
Dismissal
Bus service will not be provided on orientation day.
All students must be in uniform.
During orientation your teachers will inform you of any school supplies needed for class.
Don’t forget to do your summer reading …
CP I and II –
Rules by Cynthia Lord
ACP level –
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Honors level - A Separate Peace by John Knowles and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson*
*Please be sure your student brings a copy of his/her schedule to orientation.
Attention Parents!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR
MEET-THE-TEACHER NIGHT
THURSDAY, AUG. 20th from 7-9 P.M.
(Please bring your child’s schedule with you.)
7:00 p.m. – Parent information meeting in the main gym.
7:35 – 8:55 p.m. – Parents will follow student’s daily schedule.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING NEWS… I hope everyone has had a great and relaxing summer! As far as our
athletics have gone, the summer has been great, but maybe not so relaxing! Our athletes have put in a lot of time
working to be better than ever. I recently tweeted that everyone will see "a new breed of Badin athlete this fall."
Every team has seen dramatic improvement and I am very excited to see them compete.
Be on the lookout for new training schedules at some point before school starts. Once the year begins we will have
new training times, and different days for the fall sports, as well as the beginning of our winter sports training.
For parents of incoming freshmen: I will speak shortly at the fall sports meeting in mid August. I will hopefully answer
most general questions with the information I present. If you have any specific questions or would like to chat, feel
free to grab my attention at the end of the meeting!
You can follow our Strength and Conditioning program on social media! Both Twitter and Instagram names are
@BadinStrength. There is also a link to a podcast I do with a friend and fellow Strength and Conditioning Coach in the
Twitter and Instagram bio's. The podcast serves as an educational tool for athletes, parents, and coaches, as we
discuss various topics related to training, coaching, nutrition, and more!
This summer has flown by but has been super productive! I Can't wait for the start of the fall season, and look
forward to seeing everyone in the stands supporting our teams!
All the best,
Clint Stricker
MILITARY REQUEST FOR STUDENTS LISTS
Every year we are asked by the military to supply a list of student names and addresses. We are bound by law
to supply this list. However, if you, as a parent, would like your son or daughter’s name removed from the list,
you must notify the school to do so. If this is your wish, please fill out the form and have it returned to the
main office of school. We will supply the military with this list on October 2, 2015. Please get the form in prior
to this date.
I DO NOT WISH FOR MY CHILD’S NAME TO BE SUPPLIED TO ANY MILITARY SERVICE RECRUITER.
NAME OF CHILD_______________________________ GRADE_____________________
PARENT SIGNATURE_____________________________________
DATE_______________________________
The Badin High School Hall of Honor recognizes the outstanding achievements of our graduates, faculty,
staff, and members of our extended family, whose accomplishments exemplify our mission to inspire men
and women to achieve their personal best, live their faith, and lead the future.
We are proud to announce the 2015 inductees into the Hall of Honor:
Sr. Jean Anne Blust ’51 - Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Tom Fritsch ’58 - Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Marysue Wright ’71 - Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Elizabeth Tromans ’00 - Distinguished Young Alumni Achievement Award
Greg Renneker ’64 - Fr. Francis J. Miller Award for Distinguished Faculty/Staff
John Osso ’40 - Stephen T. Badin Legacy Award
Please join us on Thursday, September 24 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hamilton as we induct these
newest members into the Badin Hall of Honor. Cocktail hour will start at 6pm followed by dinner and
ceremony at 6:45pm. Seating will be limited to 250 guests and reservations can be made via the Badin
website at www.BadinHS.org.
We are seeking nominations for candidates to be inducted into the 2016 Hall of Honor! Nomination
forms can be completed and submitted online at www.BadinHS.org or sent to Kim Graham at
[email protected].
From the Finance Department
Welcome back to all families that are returning to Badin for the 2015-2016 school year and also WELCOME to
all the new families joining us here at Badin. Just a few quick reminders to all families. The month of August is
going to start the tuition payments from FACTS (full pay and monthly payments), so please reach out to
finance department if there are any issues that need to be addressed.
All incidentals that go through FACTS - remember that you will get a 2 week notice as to when those
incidentals will process through your account.
All students must have a FACTS set up in order for students to be enrolled. Reminders have been emailed out
to those families that still need to finalize their agreements. Please make sure that if you have received one of
the emails that you log into FACTS and complete the steps to set up the account. If you have any questions in
regards to this process please contact Renee Brock.
We hope that everyone has been enjoying their summer breaks and look forward to a great school year.
As always, please feel free to contact Renee Brock or Jennifer Fabry in the Finance Department at (513) 8633993 with any questions you may have.
From the Art Department …
Artists from Badin donated one of the benches they painted to the Community Meal Center on June 12.
Mayor Pat Moeller recognized the hard work and creativity of our students, who regularly volunteer at
the meal center on Front Street.
Badin Studio will meet after school on Wednesdays until 3:30 in 025. If you enjoy creating art, work alongside
other artists. Our first studio will be September 9. Feel free to bring a treat to share. See Mrs. Daniels if you
have questions.
The Fine Arts Department will be partnering with the Fitton Arts Center this year. (More news will follow) If you
have not been to the Fitton since their extensive renovation, there will be an Open House on Friday. August
21 from 5-9 pm. All are invited.
Mrs. Daniels will have several pieces of her own artwork on exhibit at Xavier University.
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Juried Exhibition
Xavier University Art Gallery
1658 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207
A.B. Cohen Center
August 28 - September 25, 2015
Opening Reception:
Friday, August 28, 2015
6 – 8 PM
Badin High School Lunchroom Point-Of-Sale System
Dear Parents & Guardians:
Badin High School has begun using a computerized POS (point of sale) system in the school cafeteria.
Student PIN numbers for the new system will be distributed at schedule pickup in August. If a Student forgets
their ID card, they can type in their PIN number at the cash register PIN pad. This system reduces timeconsuming cash transactions, and makes our lunch lines move much faster. As a parent or guardian, for your
additional convenience, you can use the internet-based payment system, which allows you to pay for your
child’s lunch on-line, via credit card or ACH (electronic check). This service also allows you to receive automated
emails detailing your Student’s account balance and the items they purchased for lunch, as well as a notification
if their balance is low. Additionally, there is an “auto-replenishment” option which allows you to set up a lowbalance threshold and automatic debit amount to replenish your child’s account. Please be aware that the
vendor charges an internet convenience fee for payment by credit card or ACH.
Internet payments will be accepted in as large or small an amount as you feel is convenient for you. Please
keep in mind that the larger amount you send in, the fewer payments you will have to make during the course
of the school year. Students may also put money on their lunch accounts from 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. Monday
through Friday. There is no fee for this service.
Further details will be provided via our website, http://www.badinhs.org/ and emails shortly.
Badin’s New Cafeteria Point of Sale System
* For questions, go here: https://www.payforit.net/FAQEx.aspx
Student PIN numbers will be given out with schedule pickup
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* Click on -Sign up for an Account.
* Select state: Ohio
* Select District: Stephen T. Badin High School
* continue filling out …
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this. Please follow the steps in the email.
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Email Address: [email protected]
NOTE - The best way to enter your confirmation code is to Cut & Paste it into the Confirm Code field. NOTE The Confirmation code is only used to activate your account, it is not your password.
After you have activated your account, please follow these steps to register your students and process
your first payment
1. Login to the site using your username and the password you created during the sign up process
2. Select Add Student from the Add/View Student Menu
3. Enter each student's School, Student ID, First Name, Last Name and Grade, then click the Register
Student button
4. After you have added all of your students, you can then go to the Payments screen to process a
payment
** If you are missing any of the student information listed in #3, please contact your school **
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Dear Patron,
June, 2015
Thank you for advertising in the Badin High School Sports Souvenir Program for
2014/2015. We hope you will renew your ad for our 2015/2016 program. We value and
need your support, which is critical for our having a successful sports program. Just as
before, the ad runs for 7 months from August through February.
Please find enclosed a copy of your 2014/2015 ad, you can keep the same ad or
change it as you like.
The price of the ads are below:
¼ page - $100.00
½ page - $175.00
Full page - $275.00
Inside Back Cover - $525.00
If your ad is to remain the same as last year, please return your existing ad marked
okay, along with your payment. If some information on the ad needs to be updated, mark
out old information and write in new information. If you want to design a totally new ad,
please forward new advertisement to my email address:
[email protected]. Return payment in the enclosed stamped envelope
by August 10, 2015. Make all checks payable to Badin Catham Club.
If you choose not to renew, please mark your ad “cancelled” and also return it in
the enclosed envelope.
If you have any questions, please call me at 513-739-2591.
Sincerely,
Karen Reed
AD SALES FORM
CATHAM ATHLETIC CLUB
BADIN HIGH SCHOOL
SOUVENIR SPORTS PROGRAM
Please include the following advertising in the Badin High School Souvenir Sports Program as
shown on the following page.
Price List for Ads:
1/4 Page
1/2 Page
Full Page
Inside Front & Back Cover
$100.00
$175.00
$275.00
$525.00
Family or Business Ads
Family or Business Ads
Family or Business Ads
Business Ads
The ad runs for 7 months – August through February
USE THIS SHEET AS YOUR INVOICE
Please Make checks payable to Badin High School and send the check and ad to:
Catham Athletic Club
3423 Cherry Hill Drive
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Attn: Karen Reed
PLEASE RETURN BY August 10, 2015
SALES DATA
Date: ________________________________________________________________
Amount:
_______________________________________________________
Contact for Ad:
Name:
Address:
________________________________________________
City/Zip
_________________________________________________
Phone: _________
__________________________________________________
Was this ad secured by a Badin Athlete? Yes or No, if yes please fill out the name.
Name of athlete: _________________
All funds are used exclusively for men & women’s athletics of Badin High School.
Badin Catham Notre Dame
Football Tickets Raffle
Notre Dame vs USC
October 17 @ 7:30 @ ND
1st Prize: FOUR TICKETS
2nd Prize: TWO TICKETS
3rd – 12th Prizes – THE SHIRT
Tickets are $10 each or 4 for $30
Raffle proceeds will support the Badin Catham Club
Athletic Bosters and the Notre Dame Club of Greater
Cincinnati’s Summer Service Internships.
Contact Karen Reed @ 513.739.2591 or
[email protected] for tickets or you can go
online @ www.ndcincy.com. Please make sure to enter
Badin HS as the Organization Name so Badin gets credit
for the ticket if you order online.
Deadline is Wednesday, September 16
Drawing will be held September 19 at half time of the ND
vs GA Tech game watch party. All are welcome to attend;
details will be posted at www.ndcincy.com in August.
Winners will be notified by September 20.
BELL SCHEDULES
#1—REGULAR SCHEDULE
WARNING BELL: 7:25
HOMEROOM: 7:30 - 7:40
# 2—MASS SCHEDULE
WARNING BELL: 7:25
HOMEROOM: 7:30 - 7:37
(A)
1st 7:43 - 8:27
(A)
1st
7:40 - 8:12
(B)
2nd 8:30 - 9:14
(B)
2nd
8:15 - 8:47
(C)
3rd
(C)
3rd
8:50 - 9:22
(D)
4th
10:04 - 10:48
(D)
4th
9:25 - 9:58
(E)
5th
10:51 - 11:35
(F)
6th
11:38 - 12:55
6th A
1
11:38 - 12:08 1st Lunch
12:11 - 12:55 Class
6th B
11:38 - 12:22 Class
12:25 - 12:55 2nd Lunch
9:17 - 10:01
(G)
7th
12:58 - 1:42
(H)
8th
1:45 - 2:30
#3—BLOCK SCHEDULE
WARNING BELL: 7:25
HOMEROOM: 7:30 –7:37
BLOCK 1:
7:40 - 9:00 (80 minutes)
BLOCK 2:
9:05 - 10:25 (80 minutes)
FLEX PERIOD:
10:30 - 11:10 (40 minutes)
BLOCK 3: 11:15 - 1:05
11:15 - 11:42 1st Lunch
11:45 - 1:05 Class (80 minutes)
MASS
10:03 - 11:18
(E)
5th
11:23 - 11:55
(F)
6th
11:58 - 1:18
6th A
11:58 - 12:31 1st Lunch
12:34 - 1:18 Class
6th B
11:58 - 12:43 Class
12:46 - 1:18 2nd Lunch
(G)
7th
1:21 - 1:53
(H)
8th
1:56 - 2:30
# 4—EARLY DISMISSAL / PM ASSEMBLY
HOMEROOM: 7:30 - 7:37
(A)
1st
7:40 - 8:18
(B)
2nd
8:21 - 8:59
(C)
3rd
9:02 - 9:40
(D)
4th
9:43 - 10:21
(E)
5th
10:24 - 11:02
(G)
7th
11:05 - 11:43
(F)
6th
11:46 - 1:06
6th A
11:47 - 12:19 1st Lunch
12:22 - 1:06 Class
6th B
11:47 - 12:31 Class
12:34 - 1:06 2nd Lunch
8th
1:09 - 1:47
11:15 - 12:35 Class (80 minutes)
12:38 - 1:05 2nd Lunch
BLOCK 4:
Revised August 2015
1:10 - 2:30
(H)
Assembly: 1:50 - 2:30
PARKING PERMIT FORM
2015-2016
Parking permits will only be sold to students on the assigned day they pick up their
schedules (See times below.) Students must pick up their schedule before getting
their parking pass. Parking permits will only be sold to students who have the
following items with them at the time permits are being sold:
- a valid drivers license
- a copy of his/her school schedule
- the form below filled out completely
-$75 will be automatically deducted from FACTS.
Seniors will have the first opportunity to purchase permits, followed by juniors then
sophomores. Students who do not have a driver’s license, but who will receive one by
Oct. 1, may put their name on a waiting list. Any questions, please contact Mr. Sid
Imhoff, Assistant Principal.
Seniors
Juniors
August 11
August 11
9 – 11 AM
1 – 3 PM
Sophomores
Freshmen
August 12
August 12
9 – 11 AM
1 – 3 PM
PARKING PERMIT INFORMATION
2015-2016
NAME__________________________________________
AUTO YEAR__________ MAKE __________________
GRADE _____________
MODEL_________________
COLOR ____________________ LICENSE PLATE # ___________________________
Signature_________________________________
*******************************************************************
PERMIT # (Completed by school) ___________________
All information must be completed correctly.
BADIN HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR 2015-2016
1st Quarter
Aug. 8: Fish Fry/Draw Down
Aug. 14: Fall Sport Pictures
Aug. 17, 18 & 19: Professional Days
Aug. 19: Freshmen First Day of Class/Orientation
Aug. 20: First day of class for all students
Aug. 20: Meet the Teachers
TBA: Picture Day-underclassmen
Sept. 7: No School (Labor Day)
Sept. 17: Parent Conferences
Sept. 25: No School (Professional Day)/Homecoming Parade & Game
Sept. 26: Homecoming Dance
Oct. 2: 8th Grade Visit and Senior College Day
Oct. 2: DECA Fall Conference
Oct. 16: End of 1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
Oct. 16 – Late Arrival for Students (1 hr. delay)
Oct. 26-30: OGT (Ohio Graduation Test)
Oct. 28: PSAT
Nov. 1: Open House
Nov. 2: No School (Professional Day)
Nov. 11: NHS Tapping
Nov. 12: Late Arrival for Students (1 hr. delay)
Nov. 18: DECA State-Fall Leadership Conference
Nov. 21: 8th Grade Placement Test
Nov. 22-24: Marketing Trip to Chicago
Nov. 25, 26 & 27: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec. 15, 16, 17 & 18 Semester Exam
Dec. 18: End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
3rd Quarter
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1: No School (Christmas Break)
Jan. 4: Classes Resume
Jan. 18: No School (Martin L. King, Jr. Day)
Jan. 25-29: Catholic Schools Week
Jan. 28: Late Arrival for Students (1 hr. delay)
Feb. 1-5: Spirit Week
Feb. 4: DECA District Career Development
Feb. 11: Parent Conferences
Feb. 15: No School (Presidents’ Day)
Feb. 18: Late Arrival for Students (1 hr. delay)
Mar. 11 End of 3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Mar. 10: Late Arrival for Students (1 hr. delay)
Mar. 18 & 19: DECA State
Mar. 25-Apr. 1: No School (Spring Break)
TBA: Grandparents’ Day
Apr.4: Classes Resume
Apr. 18: No School (Professional Day)
Apr. 23 Prom
Apr. 28-May 2: DECA Nationals
May 9-12: DECA to NY
May 20: Senior Mass
May 24, 25, 26 & 27: Semester Exams
May 25: Baccalaureate Mass
May 27: Graduation
May 27: End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester
May 30: No School (Memorial Day)
May 31: Professional Day
BLOCK DAYS: Sept. 2 & 3 and 23 & 24, * Oct. 7 & 8 and
28 & 29, * Nov. 18 & 19, * Dec. 9 & 10 *Jan. 13 & 14, *
Feb. 3 & 4 and 24 & 25, * March 16 & 17, * April 13 & 14, *
May 4 & 5
Student iPad Training
(All sessions in Cafeteria)
Freshmen & Parent: August 4th - 6:30 pm
New Students & Parent: August 5th – 6:30 pm
Make-up Session: August 10th - 1:00 pm
2015-2016 Schedule Pick-up Dates:
August 11: Seniors 9-11 a.m.
Juniors: 1-3 p.m.
August 12: Sophomores 9-11 a.m.
Freshmen 1-3 p.m.
Back-to-School Dance: August 16th – 8-11 pm
2015-2016 Campus Ministry Schedule
Back to School Mass – August 26 @ 10 am
Other Masses: Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 24, Dec.
8, Jan. 27, 2016 and Feb. 10, 2016 (all 10 am)
Summer Time Service Week
Week of August 10th
Senior Kairos Retreats: June 8-11, July 13-16,
Oct. 27-30 and Dec. 1-4
Junior Retreats: January 21 & 22, 2016,
March 17-18, 2016 and April 7 & 8, 2016
Sophomore Retreat: Sept. 17 & 18
Freshman Day of Recollection – November 20
Freshman Ramily Retreat – April 28, 2016
(boys) and April 29, 2016 (girls)
Shantytown – October 1 & 2
St. Mildred Mission Trip – November 24 & 25
iSplash – May 6, 2016
May Crowning – May 10, 2016
Scholar Leader - July 28 - September 7
Mom Prom - November 7
August 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 Tuition/
FACTS pmt.
Due is paying
in full
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
iPad Training
iPad Training
(Freshman &
(New Students
Parent) 6:30pm & Parent)
Draw Down/
Fish Fry
6:30pm
Monthly Tuition/
FACTS pmt. due
per agreement
9
10
11
12
iPad Make-up
Training
Session-1pm
Schedule
Pick-up:
Schedule
Pick-up:
Sophomores 9-11am
Seniors 9-11am
Juniors 1-3pm
13
14
15
Fall Sport
Pictures
(New Date)
Freshmen -
1-3pm
Summer Service Week—-August 10-14————————————————>
16
17
18
Parent/Player
Fall Sport Mtg.
1:00pm-Main
Gym
19
20
Freshman
Orientation
First Day of
School-all
Students
Board Mtg.-7pm
Back-to-School
Dance
8-11pm
24
25
22
28
29
Meet the
Teachers
7-9pm
Monthly Tuition/FACTS
pmt. due per
agreement
Professional Days—August 17, 18 & 19—>
23
21
26
27
Back to School
MASS - 10am
30
31
Sept. 1
2
BLOCK DAY
Board Mtg.-7pm
3
4
5
BLOCK DAY
No School
Monday, 9/7 Labor Day
Badin HS - August 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
10:00 AM G V GLF Summit Country
Day School
TBA BG V XC @ OPEN DATE
21
22
16
23
8:00 AM G V GLF @ OPEN DATE
9:00 AM G JV GLF Wyoming HS/MS
8:00 AM G V GLF GCL Tournament 4:00PM G V TEN Madeira HS
at the Elks
4:00PM G JV TEN @ Madeira HS
3:00PM G V TEN @ Centerville High
School
3:00PM G JV TEN @ Centerville
High School
TBA G V GLF @ at WGC
4:00PM G V TEN Mcauley High
School
4:00PM G JV TEN @ Mcauley High
School
17
18
19
20
TBA G JV GLF @ Mt. Notre Dame
3:30 PM G V GLF Princeton High
School
4:00PM G V TEN Harrison
4:00PM G JV TEN @ Harrison
4:00 PM G V GLF @ Cincinnati Hills
Christian Academy
4:00PM G V TEN Edgewood
(Trenton) High School
TBA G JV GLF Harrison
4:00PM G V TEN Bishop Fenwick
HS
4:00PM G JV TEN @ Bishop
Fenwick HS
24
25
26
27
TBA G JV GLF @ Mother of Mercy
HS
4:00PM G V TEN @ Winton Woods
High School
4:00 PM G JV TEN Archbishop Alter
HS
4:15 PM G V GLF @ Archbishop
McNicholas High School
7:00PM B V SOC Cincinnati
Christian High School
4:00 PM G V GLF Bishop Fenwick
HS
4:00PM G V TEN Finneytown High
School
4:30PM G FR VLB @ Colerain High
School
5:00PM G JV SOC Mariemont High
School
5:30PM G JV VLB @ Colerain High
School
7:00PM G V SOC Mariemont High
School
7:00PM G V VLB @ Colerain High
School
4:00PM G JV TEN @ Archbishop
McNicholas High School
4:30PM G FR VLB @ Harrison
5:30PM G JV VLB @ Harrison
7:00PM G V VLB @ Harrison
30
31
TBA BG V XC @ OPEN DATE
TBA B JV FB @ Taft High School
TBA G JV GLF @ Mcauley High
School
3:30 PM G V GLF @ Wyoming
HS/MS
4:00PM G V TEN Talawanda HS
4:00PM G JV TEN @ Talawanda HS
08/03/2015
Schedule Star 800-822-9433
10:00AM B JV SOC Northwest HS
Cincinnati
12:00PM B V SOC Northwest HS
Cincinnati
5:00PM G JV SOC @ Mt. Notre
Dame
7:00PM G V SOC @ Mt. Notre
Dame
28
29
10:00AM G JV SOC @ Edgewood
(Trenton) High School
10:00AM G FR VLB Hamilton High
School
11:00AM G JV VLB Hamilton High
School
12:00PM G V SOC @ Edgewood
(Trenton) High School
12:00PM G V VLB Hamilton High
School
7:00PM B V FB Taft High School