7th grade immunization requirements:   The two vaccines that are required by law are Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) and the Meningococcal vaccine (serogroups A, C, W, and Y). A current immunization record that includes these must be submitted to the MS office or emailed to Tricia Moore, RN at mooret@blsk12.org.

12th grade immunization requirements: Meningococcal vaccine (serogroups A, C, W, and Y) prior to entry into the 12th grade. They may have already received one dose of this vaccine, but a second dose is required if the first dose was given prior to their 16th birthday. If the first dose of meningococcal vaccine was administered after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required. After receiving the vaccine, please provide the high school office with documentation from your doctor or the health department or email to Tricia Moore, RN at mooret@blsk12.org.

Immunization Exemptions: If your child is not up to date on their immunizations because of a medical, philosophical, or religious exemption, a new exemption form should be completed each school year and submitted to the clinic or emailed to mooret@blsk12.org. The exemption form is available on the school website.

Vision/Hearing Exams: If your child has had a vision or hearing evaluation/exam within the last year please submit a copy to Heather Kemper, RN at kemperh@blsk12.org. If we have this on file, we will not need to screen your child's vision/hearing during the school year.

If a child will need to have medication administered to them during the school day, a medication authorization form must be completed by the physician and signed by the parent. The form for medications as well as care plans for Asthma, Seizures, Food Allergies, and Diabetics are on the website. A new medication authorization form must be submitted each school year.

PLEASE UPDATE medications and medical history including allergies in Final Forms. We use this information to keep your child safe!

Elementary School Day: 8:45am-3:30pm

Important Dates

• Aug. 28: 4pm-6:30pm - Open House (Grades 2-5)

• Aug. 31: 4pm-6:30pm - Open House (Grades K and 1)

• Sep. 5 - First Day of School (BES)

Drop-Off/Pick-Up Information

Drop-off and Pick-up will be in the front of the Elementary Building. The line will start as two lanes, and will merge into 1 lane prior to the Drop-Off/Pick-Up (DOPU) area. The lane closest to the sidewalk (right) will be used for DOPU, and the other lane will be for vehicles exiting after DOPU.

Student Drop-Off will begin at 8:30am, and the tardy bell rings at 8:45. Students may not be dropped off early, as there will not be supervision prior to 8:30am. Upon exiting their vehicle, K-2 students will enter the building through door A2 and 3-5 students will enter through door A4.

Student Pick-Up will begin at 3:30. Parents will need a DOPU tag. If you have not obtained a tag yet, please fill out the following form and return it to the Elementary office as soon as possible: https://5il.co/22kaf

Additionally, parents may not park in the parking lot and walk your child over during arrival or dismissal times.

Please see the image below for a diagram of the DOPU traffic flow.

Middle School Day: 7:30am-2:45pm

Important Dates

• Aug. 17: 5pm-6pm - Freshman & New Student Orientation

• Aug. 21: 4pm - 6:30pm - Open House

• Aug. 23 - First Day of School (BMS)

Drop-Off/Pick-Up Information

Starting this year, the buses for Middle School and High School will now load and unload in the front of the school while parents will drop off and pick up students in the back of the school building. During drop-off and pick-up times, cars must enter through the North drive, and exit via the South drive. When exiting through the South drive, cars will only be permitted to make right turns. Additionally, the driveway on the South side of the building will be closed while the buses are departing.

High School Day: 7:30am-2:45pm

Important Dates

• Aug. 10th: 9:00am-2:00pm - Schedule Changes & Pick-Up

• Aug. 10th: 11:00am-12:00pm - Freshman & New Student Orientation

• Aug. 11th: 9:00am-2:00pm - Schedule Changes & Pick-Up

• Aug. 21: 4:00pm-6:30pm - Open House

• Aug. 23 - First Day of School (BHS)

Drop-Off/Pick-Up Information

Starting this year, the buses for Middle School and High School will now load and unload in the front of the school while parents will drop off and pick up students in the back of the school building. During drop-off and pick-up times, cars must enter through the North drive, and exit via the South drive. When exiting through the South drive, cars will only be permitted to make right turns. Additionally, the driveway on the South side of the building will be closed while the buses are departing.