HIGH SCHOOL PTA NEWS | October 26th, 2025 |
HIGH SCHOOL PTA NEWS | October 26th, 2025 |
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A NOTE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS... Good luck to all of our teams who are participating in Playoffs this week, GO BEARS!! With Halloween this Friday, we know some students may choose to wear costumes. Please remind them to be thoughtful about their attire, ensuring it is appropriate, respectful, and mindful of others. Outfits that are disruptive, overly revealing, vulgar, or disparaging of any group are not permitted, and students wearing such attire will be asked to change. For safety reasons, students must also be recognizable; face coverings that obscure identity will need to be removed. These expectations reflect our District Code of Conduct and help ensure a safe, positive environment for all. Thank you for your partnership and support. Please encourage your student to stay safe and be respectful while our and about with their friends. AP Exam Registration and Yearbook Info are below, Senior Parents you can get a 25% discount on an ad if placed throughTHIS FRIDAY, October 31st, use codeBEARS26. There are also a couple more fundraisers still going on to support the Senior Class, all funds raised will be used for Prom & Graduation festivities. A friendly reminder that PTA Membership is renewed annually, you can now sign up for 2025-26 membership via THIS LINK. You will receive an email login with access to the Family Directory via Directory Spot within 7 business days. If you’d like to get involved or volunteer with the PTA, please email us at highschooll@briarcliffpta.org. Your support makes a big difference. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for any school related questions. |
A NOTE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS... Good luck to all of our teams who are participating in Playoffs this week, GO BEARS!! With Halloween this Friday, we know some students may choose to wear costumes. Please remind them to be thoughtful about their attire, ensuring it is appropriate, respectful, and mindful of others. Outfits that are disruptive, overly revealing, vulgar, or disparaging of any group are not permitted, and students wearing such attire will be asked to change. For safety reasons, students must also be recognizable; face coverings that obscure identity will need to be removed. These expectations reflect our District Code of Conduct and help ensure a safe, positive environment for all. Thank you for your partnership and support. Please encourage your student to stay safe and be respectful while our and about with their friends. AP Exam Registration and Yearbook Info are below, Senior Parents you can get a 25% discount on an ad if placed throughTHIS FRIDAY, October 31st, use codeBEARS26. There are also a couple more fundraisers still going on to support the Senior Class, all funds raised will be used for Prom & Graduation festivities. A friendly reminder that PTA Membership is renewed annually, you can now sign up for 2025-26 membership via THIS LINK. You will receive an email login with access to the Family Directory via Directory Spot within 7 business days. If you’d like to get involved or volunteer with the PTA, please email us at highschooll@briarcliffpta.org. Your support makes a big difference. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for any school related questions. |
| UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 10/30 - PTA Pizza Day NOVEMBER 11/4 - No School, Parent Teacher Conferences 11/7 - End of 1st Quarter 11/11 - No School, Veterans' Day 11/12 - 3:30pm National French Honor Society Induction Ceremony & Sociedad Hispanica Honoraria Induction Ceremony 11/18 - HS Club Photos Day 11/19 - Picture RETAKE Day 11/20 - PTA Pizza Day 11/21-23 - HS Fall Drama 11/24 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 6pm 11/26 - Half Day, noon dismissal 11/27 - Thanksgiving |
UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 10/30 - PTA Pizza Day NOVEMBER 11/4 - No School, Parent Teacher Conferences 11/7 - End of 1st Quarter 11/11 - No School, Veterans' Day 11/12 - 3:30pm National French Honor Society Induction Ceremony & Sociedad Hispanica Honoraria Induction Ceremony 11/18 - HS Club Photos Day 11/19 - Picture RETAKE Day 11/20 - PTA Pizza Day 11/21-23 - HS Fall Drama 11/24 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 6pm 11/26 - Half Day, noon dismissal 11/27 - Thanksgiving |
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BHS Yearbooks are now for sale! You can order your yearbook HERE. The BHS school code i s 4501. Attention Senior Parents: Save $25 through October 31st on senior tribute ads. Use the discount code BEAR26 (must be all capital letters). |
BHS Yearbooks are now for sale! You can order your yearbook HERE. The BHS school code i s 4501. Attention Senior Parents: Save $25 through October 31st on senior tribute ads. Use the discount code BEAR26 (must be all capital letters). |
FUTUREMED CLUB GUEST SPEAKER SERIES |
FUTUREMED CLUB GUEST SPEAKER SERIES |
Briarcliff High School’s FutureMed Club is launching a new recurring monthly Guest Speaker Series to help students explore careers in medicine, healthcare, life sciences, and beyond! We warmly invite our Briarcliff community members to take part - whether you’re a doctor, nurse, researcher, veterinarian, pharmacist, emergency medical services, or a professional working in any area of healthcare. Each session is very relaxed and conversational, lasting only about 20–30 minutes. No preparation is needed - just come share your story, what you do, and what inspired your career. Our students are genuinely eager to learn about different healthcare paths and hear directly from those working in the field. |
Briarcliff High School’s FutureMed Club is launching a new recurring monthly Guest Speaker Series to help students explore careers in medicine, healthcare, life sciences, and beyond! We warmly invite our Briarcliff community members to take part - whether you’re a doctor, nurse, researcher, veterinarian, pharmacist, emergency medical services, or a professional working in any area of healthcare. Each session is very relaxed and conversational, lasting only about 20–30 minutes. No preparation is needed - just come share your story, what you do, and what inspired your career. Our students are genuinely eager to learn about different healthcare paths and hear directly from those working in the field. |
| Attention Parents with students in Advanced Placement (AP). This year’s AP examination period begins Monday, May 4, 2026 and ends on Friday, May 15, 2026. In September, all AP teachers guided students through the registration process for their specific AP examination. Please note the following regarding AP examination payment: Please complete the registration form below indicating all of the exams for which your child has registered. Submit payment in an envelope with your child’s name and grade to the HS main office. |
Attention Parents with students in Advanced Placement (AP). This year’s AP examination period begins Monday, May 4, 2026 and ends on Friday, May 15, 2026. In September, all AP teachers guided students through the registration process for their specific AP examination. Please note the following regarding AP examination payment: Please complete the registration form below indicating all of the exams for which your child has registered. Submit payment in an envelope with your child’s name and grade to the HS main office. |
Each AP exam fee is $99. The check should be made payable to Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District (or BMUFSD). The deadline to pay for AP examinations is NEXT Friday, November 7, 2025. Also you will find thethe 2026 AP Examination Schedule below. We will be following up in April with additional details regarding test administrations. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact Mr. Goldberg, BHS Testing Coordinator, at dgoldberg@briarcliffschools.org. |
Each AP exam fee is $99. The check should be made payable to Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District (or BMUFSD). The deadline to pay for AP examinations is NEXT Friday, November 7, 2025. Also you will find thethe 2026 AP Examination Schedule below. We will be following up in April with additional details regarding test administrations. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact Mr. Goldberg, BHS Testing Coordinator, at dgoldberg@briarcliffschools.org. |
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SENIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER This fundraiser is not limited to senior parents, all are welcome! |
SENIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER This fundraiser is not limited to senior parents, all are welcome! |
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SENIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER Carousel Cakes Order Deadline: Tuesday, 11/11/25 by 3 PM. |
SENIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER Carousel Cakes Order Deadline: Tuesday, 11/11/25 by 3 PM. |
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The Class of 2026 presents Thanksgiving Pies & Cakes a Carousel Cakes fundraiser Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and while we all know the turkey gets the spotlight, let’s not forget about the real MVP of the holiday: dessert! This year, why not let Carousel Cakes take the reins on your sweet treats? Indulge in some delicious pies and cakes that will have your family and friends saying, “Forget the turkey, I’m here for the dessert!”
Perfect for Thanksgiving Gatherings: Impress your guests with desserts! - All items are kosher. (please note: * contains nuts).
- All proceeds benefit the Class of 2026: You get to satisfy your sweet tooth AND support the Class of 2026 by supporting their fundraising efforts to defer the cost of Prom — now that’s a win-win!
Order Deadline: Tuesday, 11/11/25 by 3 PM. (Procrastinators, I’m looking at you!) Don’t miss out on adding some sweetness to your Thanksgiving festivities! If you have any questions (or need help deciding between pumpkin and chocolate), feel free to reach out to the senior class advisors: Laura Gualtiere – lgualtiere@briarcliffschools.org or Laurie Alfonso – lalfonso@briarcliffschools.org. |
The Class of 2026 presents Thanksgiving Pies & Cakes a Carousel Cakes fundraiser Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and while we all know the turkey gets the spotlight, let’s not forget about the real MVP of the holiday: dessert! This year, why not let Carousel Cakes take the reins on your sweet treats? Indulge in some delicious pies and cakes that will have your family and friends saying, “Forget the turkey, I’m here for the dessert!”
Perfect for Thanksgiving Gatherings: Impress your guests with desserts! - All items are kosher. (please note: * contains nuts).
- All proceeds benefit the Class of 2026: You get to satisfy your sweet tooth AND support the Class of 2026 by supporting their fundraising efforts to defer the cost of Prom — now that’s a win-win!
Order Deadline: Tuesday, 11/11/25 by 3 PM. (Procrastinators, I’m looking at you!) Don’t miss out on adding some sweetness to your Thanksgiving festivities! If you have any questions (or need help deciding between pumpkin and chocolate), feel free to reach out to the senior class advisors: Laura Gualtiere – lgualtiere@briarcliffschools.org or Laurie Alfonso – lalfonso@briarcliffschools.org. |
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Gourmet 10″ Pie Flavors: Apple Pie, Apple Crumb Pie Blueberry Crumb Pie Cherry Crumb Pie Coconut Custard Pie Pecan Pie* Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Cheese Pie Tollhouse Pie* |
Gourmet 10″ Pie Flavors: Apple Pie, Apple Crumb Pie Blueberry Crumb Pie Cherry Crumb Pie Coconut Custard Pie Pecan Pie* Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Cheese Pie Tollhouse Pie* |
| Gourmet 7″ Cake Flavors: New York Cheesecake Marble Cheesecake Carrot Spice Cake* Chocolate Chip Cake NY Blackout Cake Mousse Supreme Cake Black & White Mousse Cake $25 per pie/cake |
Gourmet 7″ Cake Flavors: New York Cheesecake Marble Cheesecake Carrot Spice Cake* Chocolate Chip Cake NY Blackout Cake Mousse Supreme Cake Black & White Mousse Cake $25 per pie/cake |
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Pickup Information: When: Wednesday, 11/26 Where: In front of the High School Auditorium Time: 7:45 – 9:15 AM Pre-Payment: Pies must be pre-paid in order to be picked up. |
Pickup Information: When: Wednesday, 11/26 Where: In front of the High School Auditorium Time: 7:45 – 9:15 AM Pre-Payment: Pies must be pre-paid in order to be picked up. |
| Thank you for your support, and happy ordering! Let’s make this Thanksgiving one for the dessert history books! This fundraiser is not organized by the BPTA. We are supporting our high school students by providing them with an online platform to sell their fundraiser products. All proceeds will be given to the Class of 2026. |
Thank you for your support, and happy ordering! Let’s make this Thanksgiving one for the dessert history books! This fundraiser is not organized by the BPTA. We are supporting our high school students by providing them with an online platform to sell their fundraiser products. All proceeds will be given to the Class of 2026. |
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| NEW DIRECTORY LAUNCHED!
We recently launched this year's directory on the DirectorySpot app. Access to DirectorySpot is included with your Membership to the Briarcliff PTA. All current 2025-2026 members should have received an email with our school code to enter into your free app to access the directory. Please update your contact information through the school HERE. Download the app now in preparation by clicking on the logo. ➡️ |
NEW DIRECTORY LAUNCHED!
We recently launched this year's directory on the DirectorySpot app. Access to DirectorySpot is included with your Membership to the Briarcliff PTA. All current 2025-2026 members should have received an email with our school code to enter into your free app to access the directory. Please update your contact information through the school HERE. Download the app now in preparation by clicking on the logo. ➡️ |
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DRIVERS EDUCATION COURSES IN WESTCHESTER We have had several parents ask for help in sourcing Drivers Education Courses in our area. We have added links to several programs we know about in the Westchester area. We hope this is helpful! |
DRIVERS EDUCATION COURSES IN WESTCHESTER We have had several parents ask for help in sourcing Drivers Education Courses in our area. We have added links to several programs we know about in the Westchester area. We hope this is helpful! |
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| The Briarcliff PTA is excited to announce that we have partnered with 1st Place Spirit Wear to provide the Briarcliff community with more options for the holiday season. While you can still purchase official logo Briarcliff merchandise on the BPTA website, the expanded 1st Place catalog offers clothing (even baby and toddler sizes!), drinkware, bags, hats, scarves, tote bags, drawstring bags and blankets. All spirit wear orders placed through 1st Place Spirit Wear will be shipped directly to your home and the BPTA will earn a commission on each order to continue funding the PTA’s efforts. Order now and save 25% on orders over $75! |
The Briarcliff PTA is excited to announce that we have partnered with 1st Place Spirit Wear to provide the Briarcliff community with more options for the holiday season. While you can still purchase official logo Briarcliff merchandise on the BPTA website, the expanded 1st Place catalog offers clothing (even baby and toddler sizes!), drinkware, bags, hats, scarves, tote bags, drawstring bags and blankets. All spirit wear orders placed through 1st Place Spirit Wear will be shipped directly to your home and the BPTA will earn a commission on each order to continue funding the PTA’s efforts. Order now and save 25% on orders over $75! |
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HS CAMPUS SAFETY Pleasantville Road and the BHS/BMS campus access road are very busy during arrival and dismissal times. Please help keep everyone safe by watching the stop lights and following the directions of the campus monitors as they direct traffic at the crosswalk and in the parking lot. Please also remember that we have STUDENT DRIVERS who are learning to drive, please be patient and give them a litte more time. They learn by example! Be mindful that students cross the street on Pleasantville Road as well as exit cars in the lower parking lot. Safety is everyone's concern; please be alert, drive slowly on campus, and be prepared to stop. |
HS CAMPUS SAFETY Pleasantville Road and the BHS/BMS campus access road are very busy during arrival and dismissal times. Please help keep everyone safe by watching the stop lights and following the directions of the campus monitors as they direct traffic at the crosswalk and in the parking lot. Please also remember that we have STUDENT DRIVERS who are learning to drive, please be patient and give them a litte more time. They learn by example! Be mindful that students cross the street on Pleasantville Road as well as exit cars in the lower parking lot. Safety is everyone's concern; please be alert, drive slowly on campus, and be prepared to stop. |
| DID YOU KNOW...? - The B-BUTTON can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Store by searching "Briarcliff Schools." It is the best way to stay up to date and informed.
- Conversations With Counselors presentations can be found on the High School website HERE.
- Counseling Center Communications can be found HERE.
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DID YOU KNOW...? - The B-BUTTON can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Store by searching "Briarcliff Schools." It is the best way to stay up to date and informed.
- Conversations With Counselors presentations can be found on the High School website HERE.
- Counseling Center Communications can be found HERE.
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SHOP TO SUPPORT Please go to pta.deciccos.com to link your DeCicco & Sons Customer Card to the "Briarcliff Manor PTA" by clicking on the Contributor Card Form button. DeCicco's will then donate 1% of all your purchases to the BPTA . Thank you for taking a few minutes to link your card to support the BPTA and our children. |
SHOP TO SUPPORT Please go to pta.deciccos.com to link your DeCicco & Sons Customer Card to the "Briarcliff Manor PTA" by clicking on the Contributor Card Form button. DeCicco's will then donate 1% of all your purchases to the BPTA . Thank you for taking a few minutes to link your card to support the BPTA and our children. |
| Euro Pizzeria is offering Briarcliff Families a 10% discount off all orders to kick off the new school year! Please provide the code BEARS10 when placing an order online, over the phone or in the store. |
Euro Pizzeria is offering Briarcliff Families a 10% discount off all orders to kick off the new school year! Please provide the code BEARS10 when placing an order online, over the phone or in the store. |
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