Bonjour BP families,
Bravo and felicitations to the students in our Band program who put on a wonderful spring performance last week. It has been so rewarding to see how they have grown in their skill levels and confidence playing music. Also, Abba on Broadway? Yes please and thank you!
Not to be missed, also shouting out our Track and Field athletes who competed last week as well. Unofficial results show Panthers did quite well (overall 1st place!!!) ,and as soon as the official results are shared with us, we will pass them along. Of note: it's always terrific to hear from other administrators who are present at these events how lovely our students are, so thank you athletes for being and showing your best! You’re seen :)
Library Books Due
Please have a look in your homes for any outstanding or overdue library books. Circulation closes on June 12 and all books will be due on June 17.
BPPC Members Needed for Next Year
Dear Parents,
The Bishop Pinkham Parent Council (BPPC) is still looking for candidates to take on a role in our council for next year, 2026-2027.
If you are interested, please submit this self-nomination form by Wednesday, June 10 to nominate yourself for a position on the BPPC.
A list of all the candidates with a digital voting form will come out to all parents for voting between June 15 - 18. Results will be shared on June 19, 2026.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Charissa Hovdebo,
BPPC Chair
Long link to BPPC Nomination Form:
Yellow School Bus Registration is Now Open for 2026-27
Families can now apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. To ensure service is in place for the first day of classes, registrations must be received by Sunday, June 14. Registrations submitted after this date will be accepted; however, access to bus routes may be delayed. Of note:
- A banner story outlining service levels and proposed fees has been posted to the corporate and school websites.
- Conditional Rider forms will be available starting Monday, June 15.
- Confirmed bus routes will be posted for families who registered by the deadline in MyCBE in late August.
- The transportation fee has increased from $360 to $500/rider and from $180 to $250 for one-way kindergarten riders.
For several years, CBE was able to limit fee increases by using surplus funds to help offset rising costs. These funds were generated by delaying the implementation of shorter transportation eligibility distances for two years. However, those surplus funds are now nearly exhausted.
At the same time, transportation costs have continued to rise, driven by factors such as increased fuel prices and the need for specialized supports. As a result, a fee increase is necessary to balance the budget and maintain current service levels for students.
We remain committed to supporting families. Fee waivers and supports will be available to ensure students continue to access the transportation services they need.
Families can cancel without financial impact by submitting a cancellation form by Sept. 30.