CLASS OF 2027 WELCOME!

SENIOR YEAR INFORMATION

LET’S GO!

HAVE QUESTIONS?

SUBMIT HERE!

tinyurl.com/BHS27questions

WHOA!

It’s Not Too Early To Start Thinking About Graduation & Post High School Plans

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Meet the Counseling Department

• Stacey Buhro - 9th Grade Academy

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• WELCOME! Felicia Lasenby - Belleville New Tech

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• Nina Burton: A-E 10th-12th

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• WELCOME! Dolphine Reynolds: F-K 10th-12th

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• Amanda Powers: L-Q 10th-12th

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• Christina Gonzalez: R-Z 10th-12th

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THINGS WE WILL BE DISCUSSING TODAY

GRADUATION

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

FINANCIAL AID

SAT/ACT

EVENTS

REQUIREMENTS

FOR COLLEGE

• FSA ID-NOW
• FAFSA-OCT 1st

• HOMECOMING
• SENIOR PACKAGE
• POWDER PUFF
• PROM
• SENIOR PARTY
• ETC

Fee Waivers Available for Eligible Students

• COMMON APP
• Letters of Recommendation
• PARCHMENT

Ms. Franklin | College Adviser

Website

collegeadviser@vanburenschools.net

Post-Secondary Pathways

Financial Aid & College Match

Ways To Connect

Trade & Technical Schools

Hands-on training for high-demand skilled careers.

2-Year Community Colleges

Affordable associate degrees & transfer programs.

4-Year Universities

Bachelor’s degrees for professional careers and advanced studies

Focused credentials for fast-track employment.

FAFSA & FSA ID Help:

Award Letter Decoding:

Match & Fit Assessment:

Scholarship Searches:

Step-by-step guidance for completing application forms and addressing errors.

Review and compare net price, grants, and loans.

Assess academic, social, and financial suitability.

Identify local and institutional grant opportunities.

Counselor’s Office

Certificate Programs

Graduation Requirements

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• 22 Credits in specific content areas to Graduate
• 16 or more credits to be identified as a Senior at the start of the year
• If below 16 credits student must enroll in credit recovery
• Volunteer/ Community Service- 20 hours
• State Testing (SAT & M-STEP)
• Students can begin earning these hours beginning in June 13th, 2026 for their Senior Year.

Career Resources

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XELLO

Michigan Pathfinder

Xello Career Exploration and Planning

2026 Michigan’s Hot 50 Job Outlook

HOW TO:

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

• Applications are completed ONLINE ONLY
• Be Prepared - Take a look at application requirements
• Sign up for Parchment account to request transcripts
• Some institutions will be waiving fees during Michigan College month which is held in October
• Begin thinking about letter of recommendations
• September through November there will be many opportunities for students to sign-up to attend college visits at BHS
• NCAA

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TIP - FIND A LOCATION FOR USERNAMES & PASSWORDS!

FINANCIAL AID

• FAFSA - FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID will be available on Oct. 1
• PRIORITY DEADLINE OF MARCH 1ST
• Create FSA ID

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BOLO

• FINANCIAL AID & FAFSA NIGHTS IN FALL

Michigan College Month in October - GOAL

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By the end of October every graduating senior has filed their FAFSA, applied to at least 3 colleges and begin exploring scholarship opportunities

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SAT

ACT

SAT & ACT

View/Register SAT scores by logging into College Board account www.collegeboard.org

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View ACT/Register scores by logging in ACT account www.actstudent.org

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Students who may want to retake the SAT or take the ACT can check for available dates using the resources above.

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Class of 2027 Senior Meetings

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Counselors will host Class of 2027 meetings for all senior ELA classes in the Mini-Auditorium on Monday, September 28.

Please report to your scheduled ELA class at the beginning of the hour. Your teacher will then escort the class to the Mini-Auditorium for the presentation.

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Everything you want to know about your Senior Year

• What do I need to know about my Senior Year? This link will answer your questions.

CLASS OF 2027 ACT NOW

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THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER !

SECTION 2

SECTION 3

SECTION 4

SECTION 1

THINGS FOR YOU TO DO THIS SUMMER PART I

SECURE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

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GET OUT THERE!

GET TO WORK

• Reach out to teachers & previous employers
• Consider who can talk about your character, leadership, and potential

• Visit college campuses.
• Research future jobs, & summer internships
• Volunteer opportunities

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Consider part-time work

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THINGS FOR YOU TO DO THIS SUMMER PART II

COLLEGE ESSAYS!

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THE COMMON APP

PARCHMENT ACCOUNT

• Research to see if your desired school requires an essay
• Begin drafting some responses to college essays
• Check in with a teacher

• Visit college campuses.
• Research future jobs, & summer internships
• Volunteer opportunities

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MAKE AN ACCOUNT!

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SENIOR YEAR EVENTS!

The senior fun we all look forward to.

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SECTION 3

SECTION 4

SECTION 1

SCAN ME

STUDENT COUNCIL SENIOR YEAR EVENTS!

CONT….STUDENT COUNCIL SENIOR YEAR EVENTS!

Belleville High School

Class 2027 Senior Package

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• Yearbook ($80.00)(75.00)
• Homecoming Ticket ($30.00)(25.00)
• Senior Personalized Yard Sign ($30.00)(25.00)
• 2027 Fall Class Hoodie ($35.00)
• Senior Party Ticket ($35.00) (30.00)
• Senior Prom ($95.00) (90.00)
• Senior Spring Class T-Shirt ($30.00)($25.00)
• Senior Proud Parent Shirt ($25.00) ($20.00)
• Senior Memory Ice Tassel and Key Chain Set ($25.00)($20.00)

Last day to purchase is September 4th

SENIOR PACKAGE INCLUDES

If established, The Senior Package allows Seniors to purchase these items at a discounted price.

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The package will be available through SBA ONLY

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GRAND TOTAL : $380 (You Pay $350.00 with the Class of 2027 Senior Package which is available June 1, 2026 until September 4, 2026)

Class Hoodie Size

Please complete this google form to record your class hoodie size. We MUST have this form completed by all students, even if you have not decided to purchase a hoodie. Orders for hoodies will be placed from this form. Additional hoodies WILL NOT be ordered.

• The Purchase of a Class Package, which includes the senior class hoodie. The Class Packages are available for purchase through September 28th.
• Purchase a Class Hoodie separately on SBA
• Senior Fall Hoodie Google Form to indicate size.

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SCAN ME

Senior Yard Signs

Please scan this QR code to purchase a senior yard sign

Senior Yard signs are available for purchase now either through the Class of 2027 Senior Package or an Individual Purchase on SBA. Please be sure to complete the Senior Yard Sign form, linked here, or the QR code below to indicate your purchase as well as the name of the yard sign.

Senior Parent Meeting

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Informative senior meeting on October 7, 2026 at

6:30 pm in the Commons (cafeteria). This will be an opportunity to connect with our principal, counselors, and college liaison to answer any questions you might have. Our cap and gown company, Herff Jones, will also be there to take orders. Information concerning upcoming senior events. We hope to see you there!

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SENIOR PARKING SPOTS

• New annual tradition
• Senior has a parking spot they can paint
• Painting MUST be approved by Mrs. Lasenby
• ~$100 (approx)

Senior Fundraiser

Powder Puff Football Game September 29, 2026

7:00 pm

Homecoming Week

September 28th - 3rd, 2026

• Spirit Week - September 28th - October 3rd

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• Pep Assembly - October 2nd

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• Voting for King and Queen - September 30th

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• Homecoming Football Game/King and Queen crowning October 2nd

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• Homecoming Dance - October 3rd

SENIOR PROM 2027

Prom, May 27, 2027

7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Doors close at 9:00 pm

• This is a school event; the 26 - 27 BHS Student Dress Code will be enforced.
• Click the QR Code for the Prom Dress Code.

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Senior Class Fundraisers

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Class of 2027 All Things Senior Packet

This document can be found in the Class of 2027 Google Classroom.

Keep this document handy as this will be updated throughout the year.

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IMPORTANT WEBSITES

PARENT PORTAL & PAYSCHOOLS

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MiSTAR PARENT PORTAL

• What It Is
• Your student’s grades, assignments & attendance
• To Find It
• Go to the BHS website click “Parent Connect” Icon
• To Log In
• You will need a PIN and password. If you need Parent Portal information, please call the main office.

MiSTAR PARENT PORTAL

MiSTAR PARENT PORTAL

Pay Using SBA

Payment for BHS events through SBA:�

1. Login to Parent Portal
2. Click Accounts on left menu
3. Click on Online SBA Payments on upper right hand corner

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Step-by-step instructions with pictures:

https://tinyurl.com/paybhs

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RevTrack - New Online Payment System

QUESTIONS?

“If my child is in BOS - can she still walk in graduation?”

“How many volunteer hours does my daughter have to do? “Why do they have to do volunteer hours? How do we submit them if she is in BOS?”

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“How much do caps & gowns typically cost?”

“How much will senior package cost?”

“What is the cut-off date for senior pictures and ads?”

“Will my child have the same advisor/counselor?”